Radical Restoration Podcast

Sep 20 2023
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Radical Restoration is your go-to cozy, nurturing 'pillow-talk' podcast that centers Black millennial women in their search for rest. Hosts Dr. Niecie Jones and Coach Bethany Cherry are compassionate, supportive, and authentic about radical rest, covering topics like recovery from exhaustion and living an authentic restful life. They share tools for finding respite from spaces that leave you feeling chronically distressed by the need to produce in our capitalistic society. They offer transformational strategies to go from feeling burned out to finding fulfillment in everyday life. Dr. Niecie and Coach Bethany aim to cultivate a safely held community for Black women who are aware of their need for recovery from exhaustion. Who long for an escape from hustle culture. Who crave a community they can depend on and trust in. Welcome home, sis. 

Episodes drop every other Wednesday on all standard podcast platforms. 

Hosts: 
Coach Bethany Cherry - Instagram: @coachbethanycherry
Dr. Niecie Jones - Instagram: @nieciejonesphd

Podcast: 
Instagram: @blackradicalrestoration
Email: [email protected]
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The Intersection of Black Women’s Health & Rest with Christine Henderson - Part 2

Sep 20 2023 26 mins  
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The Intersection of Black Women’s Health & Rest with Christine Henderson - Part 1

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Time for a Vacation!

Aug 23 2023 34 mins  
Dear Black woman in need of some TLC… In this episode, Niecie is talking about her recent 2-week vacation to Turkey! She talks about what led up to the trip, how she prepared, her impressions of the country, and what she took away as lessons in restoration. Hey sis! For more support with your rest and well-being, subscribe to Radical Restoration on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazo

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Bonus: Why the Recent SCOTUS Decisions Matter, The Impact, and Our Rest Response

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Meditation as a Rest Practice + BONUS: Free 10-Minute Meditation (Beginner Friendly!)

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The "Soft Life" Trend - Part 1

May 30 2023 33 mins  
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