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The Exhale And Explore Podcast
The Exhale and Explore Podcast is a wellness podcast for midlife women who are ready to live more fully, feel more deeply, and trust their next chapter.
Hosted by Anil Manley, The 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 self and collective care.
As two Black women in our second season (we turned 50 in 2025), we’re redefining what wellness and joy look like beyond the "Strong Black Woman" trope. Each episode includes an Exhale Moment, a simple restorative grounding practice, and an Explore Moment, an invitation to try something new in your own life. This is a soft, bold space to come home to yourself and expand into something more.
The Exhale And Explore Podcast
Ep.14 Keeping It Simple Series: Self-Care is Self-Respect
In this conversation, Lauren Fain, RN, HN-BC & Anil Manley, MS, CHES, discuss the significance of self-care and the balance between personal needs and responsibilities. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing oneself through morning routines to enhance overall well-being and productivity throughout the day.
Exhale & Explore Takeaways:
- Self-care is essential for personal well-being.
- Prioritizing oneself can lead to better productivity.
- Sometimes, self-care requires discomfort.
- Waking up earlier can be a form of self-care.
- It's essential to weigh personal needs with responsibilities.
- Self-worth plays a crucial role in self-care decisions.
- Finding balance is key to maintaining wellness.
- Small sacrifices can lead to significant benefits later.
- Understanding one's needs is vital for growth.
- Self-care is not selfish; it's necessary.
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