So many of us are inundated with information on our social media feeds that it’s essential to be conscious of who and what we choose to follow. If you’re like me, then your Instagram feed is filled with food and restaurant recommendations, love and relationships (because, manifestation), vacation spots, and the occasional guilty-pleasure reality TV show clips. But as I’m starting to get the hang of TikTok, I’ve been navigating the popular social media site to find more wellness content.
As I get older, I find myself being drawn to health and wellness activities such as yoga, meditation, eating and drinking more green, breathwork, and much more. And while I have begun these practices in my personal life, I am looking to incorporate such content on my FYP. During my quest, I found a number of wellness influencers that cover the full spectrum of wellness. From nutrition to setting boundaries, check out these ten accounts.
Anabelle Lefevre
@brownyogigirl prioritize movement. #yoga #yogagirl #blackgirlyoga #movementmeditation #movementtherapy ♬ Blue Spirits - DWLLRS
@Brownyogigirl
Yoga teacher.
Shantel Taylor
@nutritionbyshantel One of my favorite curry recipes! Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala ~440 calories/portion 🥘 Full recipe on IG! (Link in bio) #weightloss #weightlosstips #healthyrecipes ♬ Don't Play With It - Lola Brooke
@Nutritionbyshantel
Nutritionist.
Kira West
@bykwest Workout tips for travelers, these hold me down EVERY TIME! #travellife #travelworkouts #travelworkouttips #travelworkoutgoals ♬ original sound - bykwest
@Bykwest
Wellness and travel.
Sheriden Chanel
@sheridenchanel My toxic trait is that overthinking sometimes has me in a chokehold but I get better at release every day #dailyhabits #healingera #selfcareinspo #selfcaretiktok #lifeinmexico #trusttheprocess ♬ wash - EX7STENCE™
@Sheridenchanel
Love and relationships editor for xoNecole and wellness enthusiast.
Ri Turner
@riturnerrr a very chaotic blueberry smoothie recipe. 💜#wellnesstok #plantbasedrecipes #plantbasedtiktok #blackvegansoftiktok #blackgirlwellness #morningroutine #selfcare #vegan ♬ Chamber Of Reflection - Mac DeMarco
@Riturnerrr
Wellness influencer.
Jessamyn Stanley
@mynameisjessamyn Dancer’s Pose tried it today #yoga #fatyoga #yogaforbeginners ♬ original sound - Jessamyn Stanley
@Mynameisjessamyn
Yoga instructor.
Nedra Glover Tawwab
@nedratawwab No is a complete sentence for SOME people. #nedranuggets #nedratawwab #setboundariesfindpeace #relationships #mentalhealth #selfcare #therapy ♬ original sound - Nedra Glover Tawwab, LCSW
@Nedratawwab
Author and relationships and boundaries expert.
Asiyah M.
@asiyahmwellness The Wellth in Bloom Retreat for Black Women is happening February 17-21, 2023. Deets in bio ➡️ #healwellsis #blackwomanhood #blackwomenshealth #blackwellness #healingretreats #womensretreat #selfcareforblackwomen #blacknurses #blackmotherhood #intentionalselfcare #wellnessroutines ♬ Storytelling - Adriel
@Asiyahmwellness
Feminine wellness coach.
Tabitha Brown
@iamtabithabrown Afternoon avocado toast with bbq jackfruit for the win!!! What’s one of your favorite toppings for avocado toast?? #vegan #tabithabrown #avocadotoast #bbq #jackfruit ♬ original sound - Tabitha Brown
@Iamtabithabrown
Vegan and self-love influencer.
Morgan
@whatmojoloves Some of my current Wellness reads! Would love to hear what you guys are reading/have read and loved 🤍 #wellnesstips #healthyliving #selfhelpbooks #mindfulnes ♬ original sound - MoJo
@Whatmojoloves
Wellness and fitness.
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'Sistas' Star Skyh Black On The Power Of Hypnotherapy & Emotional Vulnerability For Men
In this insightful episode of the xoMAN podcast, host Kiara Walker talked with Sistas star Skyh Black, as he opened up about his journey of emotional growth, resilience, and self-discovery. The episode touches on emotional availability, self-worth, masculinity, and the importance of therapy in overcoming personal struggles.
Skyh Black on Emotional Availability & Love
On Emotional Availability & Vulnerability
“My wife and I wouldn't be where we are today if both of us weren't emotionally available,” he shared about his wife and Sistas co-star KJ Smith, highlighting the value of vulnerability and emotional openness in a relationship. His approach to masculinity stands in contrast to the traditional, stoic ideals. Skyh is not afraid to embrace softness as part of his emotional expression.
On Overcoming Self-Doubt & Worthiness Issues
Skyh reflected on the self-doubt and worthiness issues that he struggled with, especially early in his career. He opens up about his time in Los Angeles, living what he calls the “LA struggle story”—in a one-bedroom with three roommates—and being homeless three times over the span of 16 years. “I always had this self-sabotaging thought process,” Skyh said. “For me, I feel therapy is essential, period. I have a regular therapist and I go to a hypnotherapist.”
How Therapy Helped Him Heal From Self-Doubt
On Hypnotherapy & Empowering Self-Acceptance
Skyh’s journey is a testament to the power of tapping into self-development despite life’s struggles and being open to growth. “I had to submit to the fact that God was doing good in my life, and that I'm worthy of it. I had a worthiness issue and I did not realize that. So, that’s what the hypnotherapy did. It brought me back to the core. What is wrong so that I can fix it?”
Watch the full podcast episode below:
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Quinta Brunson Gets Real About Divorce, Boundaries & Becoming
Quinta Brunson is the woman who chooses herself, even when the world is watching. And in her June 30 cover story for Bustle, she gives us a rare glimpse into the soft, centered place she's navigating her life from now. From leading one of television's most beloved series in the last decade to quietly moving through life shifts, the creator of Abbott Elementary is walking through a personal evolution and doing so with intention, grace, and a firm grip on her boundaries.
Back in March, the 35-year-old filed for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik after nearly three years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." The news hit the headlines of news outlets fast, but Quinta hadn't planned to announce their dissolution to the public so quickly.
Quinta Brunson On Divorce, Public Scrutiny & Sacred Boundaries
"I remember seeing people be like, ‘She announced her divorce,’" she told Bustle. “I didn’t announce anything. I think people have this idea that people in the public eye want the public to know their every move. None of us do. I promise you. No one wants [everyone] to know when you buy a house, when you move, when a major change happens in your personal life. It’s just that that’s public record information."
In regards to her private moves becoming tabloid fodder, Quinta continued, "I hated that. I hate all of it."
"I Am An Artist First": Quinta On Cutting Her Hair & Reclaiming Herself
Still, the diminutive phenom holds her crown high in the face of change and is returning to the essence of who she is, especially as an artist. "Cutting my hair reminded me that I am an artist first. I want to feel things. I want to make choices. I want to be a person, and not just stuck in having to be a certain way for business." It's giving sacred rebirth. It's giving self-liberation. It's especially giving main character energy.
And while the headlines keep spinning their narratives, the one that Quinta is focused on is her own. For her, slowing down and nourishing herself in ways that feed her is what matters. "It’s a transitional time. I think it’s true for me and my personal life, and it’s how I feel about myself, my career, and the world," Quinta shared with Bustle. “I feel very serious about focusing on watering my own gardens, taking care of myself and the people around me who I actually interact with day-to-day."
That includes indulging in simple rituals that ground her like "making myself a meal" which has become "really, really important to me."
That spirit of agency doesn't stop at the personal. In her professional world, as the creator, executive producer, and lead actress of the critically-acclaimed Abbott Elementary, Quinta understands the weight her choices carry, both on- and off-screen. She revealed to Bustle, "People used to tell me at the beginning of this that the No. 1 on the call sheet sets the tone, and the producer sets the tone — and I’m both of those roles."
She continued, "I understand now, after doing this for four years, how important it was that I set the tone that I did when we first started."
Quinta doesn't just lead, she understands the importance of curating the energy of any space she enters. Even amid a season of shifts and shedding, her power speaks loudly. Sometimes that power looks like quiet resistance. Sometimes that power is soft leadership.
And sometimes that power looks like cutting your hair and taking back your name in rooms that have forgotten you were an artist long before you were a brand.
Read Quinta's cover story on Bustle here to witness the fullness of Quinta's becoming.
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