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The Exhale And Explore Podcast
The Exhale and Explore Podcast is a wellness podcast for midlife women ready to live more fully, feel more deeply, and trust their next chapter.
Hosted by Anil Manley, MindBody Counselor and former stylist, and Lauren Fain, Holistic Nurse and former model, this podcast offers real-talk conversations rooted in rest, reflection, and radical care, for self and community.
As two Black women who turned 50 in 2025, Anil and Lauren are redefining what wellness and joy look like beyond the Strong Black Woman trope.
Each episode includes an Exhale Moment, a restorative grounding practice, and an Explore Moment, an invitation to try something new. A soft, bold space to come home to yourself.
The Exhale And Explore Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep. 24 Living Off The Wall: Turning 50 and Redefining Work, Worth, and Joy
Anil Manley and Lauren Fain reflect on what they expected life to feel like at 50 versus what it actually feels like: still evolving, still messy, and still asking for more. They talk honestly about money, burnout, self-worth...
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Ep. 23 Season 3 Preview: Grief, Joy, and Simplifying the Next Chapter
"I think I'm grieving part of that, that that's not who I am anymore."-- Lauren"How can we be 5% happier? 10% happier?"--AnilAnil Manley and Lauren Fain reopen the conversation after a spring and summer hiatus to talk honestly abo...
Ep.22 The Simple Power of Mini Breaks & Rest to Reclaim Your Energy and Well-Being
In this soulful episode, we explore simple yet powerful ways to nurture ourselves amidst life's constant busyness and chaos. Through honest conversations about habits, gratitude, and finding joy, we invite you to reflect on how small mindful ac...
Ep.21 Why Your Inner Voice Matters More Than You Think in Staying Grounded
In this episode, we explore how small, intentional self-care practices can transform our energy, relationships, and daily experience. We reflect on the importance of giving ourselves grace, setting healthy boundaries, and showing up authentical...
Ep.20 Gentle Structure for Daily Wellbeing
Embracing Gentle Structure: Nurturing Self-Care for Daily WellbeingIn this episode, we reflect on the power of simple, intentional routines to ground ourselves amidst life's chaos. By creating gentle structures, we nurture...