The Blossom Pod

The Blossom Pod is a weekly wellbeing show on weeding, watering, and growing the garden of the mind. This podcast is hosted and produced by expert mental health and mindfulness practitioner Taylor Blossom, M.S.

044: writing as refuge [with Kaitlyn McNab]

This week, Taylor talks to Kaitlyn McNab – writer, reader, fl identity editor at Teen Vogue, and dreamer – about the power of storytelling (and the art of talking sh*t) while Black. Tune in for a convo on the ways we can take refuge in writing as part of our wellness practice.Get to know more about Kaitlyn and her work here.check out Taylor's and Kaitlyn's top-100 movies of all-time.support Taylor and the podcast with a dirty chai.shop GROUNDED and use the code 'bigblossom' to get $ off of your next plant purchase from the Black Woman Owned plant delivery company designed to help you disconnect and decompress by reconnecting you with nature.browse Taylor's wellness offerings to work with her in a 1:1, group, or corporate capacity. get 10% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to theblossompod@gmail.com.This podcast is produced by Taylor Blossom with music by Tan Confetti.

10-04
01:19:40

043: is it (psychologically) safe?

In this week's episode, Taylor covers psychological safety: what it looks like, how we can and do affect the psychological temperature of any given space, and the ways to actively participate in making pre-existing spaces even more safe. Tune into this episode for an imaginative example of what it can look like to govern ourselves with love.support Taylor and the podcast with a dirty chai.shop GROUNDED and use the code 'bigblossom' to get $ off of your next plant purchase from the Black Woman Owned plant delivery company designed to help you disconnect and decompress by reconnecting you with nature.browse Taylor's wellness offerings to work with her in a 1:1, group, or corporate capacity. get 10% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to theblossompod@gmail.com.This podcast is produced by Taylor Blossom with music by Tan Confetti.

09-27
54:35

042: in authentic community [with Gabrielle Hickmon]

In our inherited individualism, we often skip over the true value of the village. This week Taylor brings back Gabrielle Hickmon – writer, her friend, and TBP alum – for a conversation on the glows and grows of what it means to be in real community and share heart space. Tune into this episode for a reminder on how deeply interconnected we all are and an invitation to water your relationships.learn more about Gabrielle, her work, and how to be in community with her at GabrielleHickmon.comsupport Taylor and the podcast with a dirty chai.shop GROUNDED and use the code 'bigblossom' to get $ off of your next plant purchase from the Black Woman Owned plant delivery company designed to help you disconnect and decompress by reconnecting you with nature.browse Taylor's wellness offerings to work with her in a 1:1, group, or corporate capacity. get 10% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to theblossompod@gmail.com.This podcast is produced by Taylor Blossom with music by Tan Confetti.

09-20
52:33

041: the magic of changing your mind

after a long summer sabbatical, Taylor is back in the blossom booth with a lot to share! we're kicking off the return with a deep-dive into the whirlwind process of changing your mind and the magic that can come of it.get in dude, we're releasing rigidity and choosing differently whenever we want!support Taylor and the podcast with a dirty chai.shop GROUNDED and use the code 'bigblossom' to get $ off of your next plant purchase from the Black Woman Owned plant delivery company designed to help you disconnect and decompress by reconnecting you with nature.browse Taylor's wellness offerings to work with her in a 1:1, group, or corporate capacity. get 10% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to theblossompod@gmail.com.this podcast is produced by Taylor Blossom with music by Tan Confetti.

09-13
01:04:53

040: one year in blossom

a year ago Taylor decided to do a thing. 40 episodes later and here we are, in the garden, growing deeper in the direction of universal good. catch this week's episode for her 10 takeaways, and toast to realizing dreams and living in your dharma.a very special thank you to every single guest, contributor, listener, reviewer, subscriber, rater, follower, and supporter in literally any way. as Taylor said in this episode – you all put the community in community garden and it is not without you that a year of this show is possible. our gratitude is eternal.sign up for The Sunday Center on 6/20 to hang with Taylor and other womxn of color sharing what's showing up for them and mindful ways to navigate our space(s).shop GROUNDED and use the code 'bigblossom' to get $ off of your next plant purchase from the Black Woman Owned company helping you disconnect and decompress by bringing nature to you.visit Taylor's website or the Well Wildflower garden to see how you can further your blossom in community. Get 15% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to theblossompod@gmail.com.this podcast is a Well Wildflower production with music by Tan Confetti.

06-07
36:05

039: a lot about nothing

this week Taylor talks about the paradox of nothingness and how doing nothing actually allows us to get to the truth of who we are. surrender is a pretty word, and letting go is a fun idea, but the process is hard when we’re clinging to our own resistance. so tune in to this conversation for a moment to get free from all of that. shop GROUNDED and use the code 'bigblossom' to get $ off of your next plant purchase from the Black Woman Owned company helping you disconnect and decompress by bringing nature to you.visit the garden to see how else you can blossom with Taylor during Well Wildflower's Self-Care Summer Sabbatical.get 15% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.this podcast is a Well Wildflower production with music by Tan Confetti.

06-01
28:27

038: swimming upstream [with Tan Confetti]

this week Taylor is joined by her friend, rapper, self-taught musician and producer Tan Confetti to just chop it up on a range of things. they get into everything from global community awareness and the woes of optimism, to the creative process and why quitting never really lasts + so much more. tune in to catch a gem or three.be sure to dive into Tan Confetti's work here.join us in celebrating the one year anniversary of TanCon's debut album Intrusive Thoughts and stream to find your new favorite song.visit GROUNDED and use the code 'bigblossom' to get $ off of your next plant purchase from the Black Woman Owned company bringing nature to you.visit the garden to see how else you can blossom with Taylor.get 15% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.this podcast is a Well Wildflower production with music by Tan Confetti.

05-24
01:16:32

037: intention setting

this week Taylor keeps it light and airy fairy as she shares the ways she uses a holistic framework to manifest growth in her life. learn how to set intentions in a short and sweet way that focuses on harmonizing the parts of ourselves so that we show up as our best. sign up for The Sunday Center on 5/23  for space to breathe and be.download a copy of this month’s So Well Workbook on mind mastery.check out how else you can join Taylor in the garden this month.get 15% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

05-17
15:42

036: name your brain [with Alex Mitchell]

this week Taylor is celebrating 10k by putting a spin on the show and engaging the community in a different way than usual by inviting a listener into the blossom booth. regular show supporter and beautiful spirit, Alex Mitchell, joins for an insightful conversation around the different mental health themes showing up for her as of late.grab a ticket to Alex’s New Truths workshop here and/or download a free copy of Tend To Your Roots digital magazine here to further dive into these beautiful offerings.download a copy of this month’s So Well Workbook on mind mastery and grab your ticket to the workshop this week on 5/12 @ 6:30pm EST. check out how else you can join Taylor in the garden this month.get 15% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

05-10
44:32

035: mastering the mind

to kick off Mental Health Awareness month, Taylor is talking about the ways she's learned to master her mind to help her explore life's terrains. she shares the top three things she learned from her own mental health story to help release control where it isn't serving us to gain more of it where it counts. for more on mind mastery,  this month's So Well Workbook on the topic will be available here on Wednesday, 5/5 at noon EST, and tickets are available now for the upcoming mind mastery So Well Workshop on 5/12 @ 6:30pm EST.you can also visit the Well Wildflower garden to see how else you can blossom with Taylor. get 15% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

05-03
44:09

034: staying on the beam [with Les of Balanced Black Girl]

this week Taylor is joined in the blossom booth by Les of Balanced Black Girl to talk about going gently in the direction of their healing. listen as they break down how they define and operationalize self-care in ways that help them build self-trust through flow and keep them steady on life’s eternal balance beam.follow Les and explore her expansive work with Balanced Black Girl.check out the Balanced Black Girl Podcast and hear more from Les and other Black wellness professionals on their approaches to balance.for more on flow,  you can download a copy of this month's So Well Workbook on fluidity and catch episode 3 of the So Well show on IG Live this Wednesday, 4/28 @ 6:30pm EST.visit the Well Wildflower garden to see how else you can blossom with Taylor. get 15% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

04-26
39:16

033: mindful in the middle

this week Taylor calls us out on our projections. she talks about mirror moments and how to use them to help you navigate operating from the middle path. if you have ever felt like you're in between who you were and who you want to be, this episode is reality check especially for you.the Mooji podcast Taylor referenced in today's episode can be found here.a deeper dive into Brené Brown's 'Day 2' theory can be found here.take your blossom reflections offline and explore the So Well workbooks created by Taylor to help you incorporate more mindfulness into your day-to-day. visit the garden and see how else you can blossom with Taylor this month. get 15% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

04-19
31:06

032: be like water [with Basma Hakem]

tune in as Taylor and Basma (aka 6GOD BAS) discuss flow and how to tap into it from a holistic perspective. from Thich Nhat Hanh, self-advocacy, and intellectual growth, to spiritual awakening, Ramadan, and total surrender – this conversation goes everywhere.if you enjoy this conversation, you can dive deeper by:following Basma, listening to her podcast, and exploring her offerings.be sure to download a copy of this month's So Well Workbook on fluidity and/or sign up for the corresponding workshop facilitated by Taylor to dive in deeper in your personal wellness journey.visit the Well Wildflower garden to see how else you can blossom with Taylor this month. get 15% off of any offering by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

04-12
55:11

031: clearing energetic debris

after 6 long weeks, Taylor is happily back in the blossom booth talking about flow. how we lose it, how we can clear the energetic debris in the way of it, and how to sustain it through embodiment. listen and let's flow through Q2 together. visit the Well Wildflower garden to see how you can blossom with Taylor this month. get 15% off of any offering with Taylor by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

04-05
40:07

030: all over the place [with Dan]

from alternate careers and Popeyes, to superheroes and expanding your wellness routine, Taylor is covering a lot of ground and is joined by her bff Dan again to answer listener questions on this Ask Me Anything episode of the show. tune in for some laughs and some love.join Taylor and the Well Wildflower community at The [February] Sunday Center on 2/21.get 15% off your 1:1 Therapeutic Consulting Session with Taylor by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.visit wellwildflower.com to sign up for The Lotus Letter to stay in the know on all the upcoming goodies from Taylor and the WW team.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

02-15
53:55

029: vulnerability as exploration

this week Taylor holds space for the “icky” parts of wellness like vulnerability, hard conversations, and recovering from moments where we may not have shown up as our best selves. tune in for a convo on exploring uncomfortable truths and the potential that they can uncover.this week’s #BigBlossom goes to Amber Janae and her new book Discovering Your Inner Divinity.join Taylor and the Well Wildflower community at The [February] Sunday Center on 2/21.get 15% off your 1:1 Therapeutic Consulting Session with Taylor by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.visit taylorblossom.co to explore more of Taylor's individual offerings.visit wellwildflower.com to explore our community garden.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

02-08
40:49

028: helping the helpers [with Davia Roberts]

this week Taylor talks about implementing rest regularly to avoid the need to restore so often. We’re joined in the blossom booth by Davia Roberts, owner of ResideHERE, and she’s sharing the ways her path to becoming the helper’s helper has taken shape.this week’s #BigBlossom goes to Cicely Tyson. may she rest in deserved peace.be sure to check out Davia’s work and offerings if you’re a womxn of color therapist looking for a space to just be without any expectations of perfection. You can visit Davia’s membership community ResideHERE this weekend and enjoy a compassionate gathering facilitated by Taylor taking place on 2/7 at 3pm EST.join Taylor at Ethel’s Club for her ‘Black in Balance’ workshop this week on February 3rd at 6pm EST to lean more deeply into holistic wellness as a framework for liberation. This is a members only workshop. Sign-up here and enjoy your first month free.join Taylor and the Well Wildflower community at The [February] Sunday Center on 2/21.get 15% off your 1:1 Therapeutic Consulting Session with Taylor by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.visit wellwildflower.com to sign up for The Lotus Letter to stay in the know on all the upcoming goodies from Taylor and the WW team.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

02-01
01:01:34

027: all feelings welcome

this week Taylor talks about the dialectic and what it means to hold space for opposing truths and feelings at the same time, namely gratitude and exhaustion. this week’s #BigBlossom goes to Kamala Harris. here’s hoping!join Taylor and the Well Wildflower community at The [February] Sunday Center on 2/21.visit wellwildflower.com to sign up for The Lotus Letter to stay in the know on all the upcoming goodies from Taylor and the WW team.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

01-25
26:40

026: out of the box [with Taryn the Great]

this week Taylor explores the space where both humility and confidence are in balance in her life and how she’s shifting out of allowing the ego to pull rank. we’re joined in the blossom booth by Taryn the Great, lifestyle/self-care/fitness vlogger, and she’s sharing the ways she changed her mind about life and how she’s using her YouTube channel and creative gifts to push beyond the surface and uncover more of herself while inviting others to do the same. tune in for an awesome conversation on existing out of the box and in front of everyone.be sure to follow Taryn on social media and check out her amazingly empowering and down-to-earth YouTube channel for all things lifestyle, fitness, and self-care. this week’s #BigBlossom goes to Issa Rae – a shining example for us all of what it means to have conscious creative control. Join Taylor and the Well Wildflower community at The [February] Sunday Center on 2/21.get 15% off your 1:1 Therapeutic Consulting Session with Taylor by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.visit wellwildflower.com to sign up for The Lotus Letter to stay in the know on all the upcoming goodies from Taylor and the WW team.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

01-18
01:11:30

025: intentions in practice

this week Taylor shares how she’s managing beginning-of-the-year anxiety, being black in ‘murica, and embodying intentions regardless of disruption.join Taylor in conversation with Alyssa Bertram [founder of Easy Period Co] on Thursday, January 14th on IG LIVE @ 6pm EST. Join Taylor and the Well Wildflower community at The Sunday Center on 1/17.get 15% off your 1:1 Therapeutic Consulting Session with Taylor by rating and reviewing the podcast and sending a screenshot of your review to @theblossompod or theblossompod@gmail.com.visit wellwildflower.com to sign up for The Lotus Letter to stay in the know on all the upcoming goodies from Taylor and the WW team.The Blossom Pod is brought to you by Well Wildflower.music for the show is brought to you by Tan Confetti.

01-11
32:25

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