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Umami Conversations is a podcast and community for unapologetically honest and therapeutic dialogue through the art of storytelling and mindfulness.
Our host Agnes Appiah and her guest seek to share themes that focus on the human experience in order to shift perceptions about forbidden issues.
This podcast is for open minded women of indigenous roots who appreciate meaningful conversations and eager to absorb other people's wisdom.
Tune in every Friday on your favourite podcast platform.
Our host Agnes Appiah and her guest seek to share themes that focus on the human experience in order to shift perceptions about forbidden issues.
This podcast is for open minded women of indigenous roots who appreciate meaningful conversations and eager to absorb other people's wisdom.
Tune in every Friday on your favourite podcast platform.
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In this final episode of the season, host Agnes Appiah returns to the mic to share love, gratitude, and reflection after a long pause. We celebrate three years of growth, Black girl magic, and the sacred journey of body, mind, soul, and spirit. This conversation is rooted in vulnerability, laughter, tears, and deep appreciation for community. A love note to every guest and listener who has walked this path with us—honoring spirituality, wellness, and collective growth. This is not a farewell, but a gentle “catch you later,” with greater things always ahead.Let’s stay connectedhttps://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
Spiritual guide Myriam Mason shares her extraordinary twin flame journey and how it led her to a deeper sense of purpose. She opens up about spending 13 years in a turbulent twin flame relationship, explaining what twin flames truly are, the runner–chaser dynamic, and how these intense connections can catalyze personal healing. Myriam also reflects on her spiritual evolution from Christianity to Islam, her exploration of palmistry and Tarot, and the distinction between twin flames, karmic relationships, and soul families. This episode offers powerful insights into spiritual connection, destiny, and meaning, and concludes with a bonus collective Tarot reading for listeners seeking guidance.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
Spiritual mentor Lea Candon joins host Agnes Appiah for a profound conversation on spirituality, nature, and inner harmony. Drawing from Buddhist philosophy, Lea introduces the concept of Dharma and reflects on life as a path toward enlightenment through impermanence, self-awareness, and heart-centered living. She shares insights on Vipassana meditation, the relationship between mind and heart, karma and intention, and the importance of reconnecting with one’s roots. The conversation also explores World peace as an inner responsibility, The role of personal vibration in collective harmony, and The potential of harnessing AI for the good of humanity. This episode invites listeners to deepen their connection with nature, self, and spirit in pursuit of true contentment.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
In this powerful episode of Umami Conversations, Mindset Mastery Mentor and author Suzan Hart invites us into a transformative conversation on co-creation, faith, and personal responsibility. She challenges the idea of victimhood and explores how the stories we tell ourselves—often shaped by ancestral experiences—can limit or liberate our potential.Drawing from her work in leadership development, mindset mastery, and emotional intelligence, Suzan shares how rewriting our narrative allows us to shift from fear to purpose and from victim to hero. This episode offers grounded insights on faith in action, mindset awareness, and emotional intelligence, reminding us that we are active participants in shaping our reality and collective growth.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
In this enriching episode of Umami Conversations, Afro-vegan chef, life coach, and spiritual counsellor Chef T. Light (Gytana T. Light) shares her evolution as a spiritual leader and holistic wellness practitioner. She reflects on her journey as the founder of Montreal’s first Black-owned holistic centre, her path through food and community healing, and the role veganism plays in strengthening our connection to the body, nature, and intuition. The conversation explores womb healing, mental health, detoxification before veganism, and how food impacts menstrual cycles. Rooted in spirituality, wellness, and community education, this episode highlights the power of conscious eating and intuitive living as tools for personal and collective growth.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
In this empowering episode of Umami Conversations, motivational speaker, author, and mindset coach Sunni T. Connor shares powerful insights on self-discovery, consciousness, and unlocking our limitless potential. The conversation explores mind power, mental freedom, and the nature of thought—reminding us that thoughts are not facts and that we can choose where to place our energy. Sunni speaks on collective consciousness, breaking free from lack mentality, and reprogramming limiting beliefs rooted in fear and visibility. She also celebrates melanated excellence, personal power, and the importance of creating new narratives that honor our design, resilience, and capacity to create our reality. This episode invites listeners to step into awareness, reclaim their power, and expand into higher levels of consciousness.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
Abhyanga practitioner Chelsea L. Niava offers deep insights into the art of self-touch, cyclical awareness, and holistic healing. The conversation explores the power of honoring our menstrual cycles, the role of self-touch in fostering trust and self-awareness, and how Abhyanga supports the natural flow of energy, blood, and balance in the body. Chelsea also speaks on generational trauma, ancestral imprints carried through DNA, and the importance of understanding the roots of physical, mental, and spiritual challenges. Drawing from North and South Indian teachings, she highlights Abhyanga as a practice that treats the trinity of mind, body, and spirit, emphasizing trust as the foundation of self-healing. The episode concludes with reflections on self-knowledge, embodied care, and emerging conversations around AI and consciousness.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
Holistic nurse Eretoru Sanipe Uka, founder of Kinoroots, explains why unprocessed emotions can impact our health and spirit: “If you don’t deal with your emotions, they will deal with you.” In this enlightening conversation, Eretoru shares her experiences blending nursing with spirituality. She discusses how repressed emotions can manifest as physical symptoms and life obstacles, urging us to face feelings like anger, grief, or fear head-on. Together, we explore the connection between emotional wellness and faith, and the role of community in supporting our healing. Listeners will gain practical insights into tending their emotional health—from acknowledging pain to seeking help—as a crucial part of holistic wellbeing.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
Some conversations feel like home.This episode is one of those moments where sisters gather, speak freely, and explore the unfolding of spirit and purpose. In this intimate conversation with Navya, we reflect on our personal spiritual paths, the questions that shape us, and the pursuit of soul purpose. Rooted in honesty, reflection, and shared wisdom, this dialogue invites you into a space of connection, growth, and becoming.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
The stories we carry about our bodies often begin long before we have words for them. In this honest and grounding conversation, makeup artist and self-love advocate Stephanie Jones reflects on growing up as a young Black girl navigating body dysmorphia, belonging, and visibility in spaces that offered little safety or representation. She speaks to the protective roles we adopt to survive, the courage it takes to show up authentically, and the process of unlearning narratives that diminish our worth. Rooted in faith, resilience, and self-acceptance, this episode explores body image, beauty standards, and the reclaiming of identity—inviting us to honor our bodies, embrace growth, and redefine beauty on our own terms.
Birth changes everything—and the pressure to return to “normal” often overlooks the depth of that transformation. In this reflective conversation, Farahdja shares her postpartum experience while naming the societal expectations placed on new mothers to recover quickly and quietly. The dialogue explores how the erosion of traditional support systems leaves women vulnerable, how stress manifests in the body, and the vital role of partner support in nurturing confidence and self-worth. Grounded in shared wisdom and collective care, this episode honors postpartum as a powerful season of becoming, reminding us that healing, strength, and transformation are meant to be held in community.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
The body is always speaking—through emotion, sensation, and imbalance. In this grounded conversation, health and life coach Nathalie Joseph explores the deep connection between mind, soul, emotions, and physical health. She unpacks how symptoms manifest differently within us, the impact of food on emotional wellbeing, and why addressing root causes is essential for lasting healing. Moving through self-care, cellular health, and the balance between alkaline and acidic foods, this episode offers practical wisdom for restoring harmony within the body. A reminder that tending to ourselves today shapes not only our own wellbeing, but that of our families and communities.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
A moment of reflection, vision, and becoming. In this Sacred Insight episode, Agnes Appiah introduces The Sacred Hub, shares personal life updates, and reflects on her experience at the Queen Afua event. Rooted in growth, spirituality, and community, this episode offers an intimate look into the spaces being created, the lessons unfolding, and the intention behind gathering, healing, and evolving together.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
There are moments in life that call us inward, asking us to listen more closely to the voice of the soul. In this conversation, Navya shares her experience of spiritual awakening, inner healing, and the process of aligning with soul purpose. She reflects on confronting the inner child, embracing darkness as a source of creation, and understanding the relationship between inner laws and the laws of nature. The dialogue also explores perseverance through challenging seasons, the role of therapy, books, and astrology in self-awareness, and how mindful nourishment supports spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Rooted in growth, spirituality, and self-alignment, this episode invites reflection on what it means to live in harmony with one’s true purpose.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
Energy is always at work within us, shaping how we feel, heal, and connect. In this soul-stirring conversation, Mama Oracle shares her lifelong gift of energy healing and explores energy medicine as an essential part of spiritual hygiene. She speaks to healing on all levels—physical, emotional, and spiritual—and the role energy awareness plays in emotional wellbeing, parenting, and daily life. The discussion also opens space around how we absorb energy from others, the importance of tending to our spiritual environment, and aligning ourselves with the highest vibrations of love and divine energy. This episode invites a deeper understanding of energy as nourishment for the spirit and a powerful tool for holistic healing.
Sensitive ContentGuest Syssou shares how she transformed a dramatic haircut into an act of healing and self-love. After carrying years of trauma and the grief of losing two babies, her long dreadlocks came to symbolize the pain she was holding. She reflects on how cutting off her locs marked the beginning of releasing that grief and reclaiming her sense of self. In this emotional episode, we explore how physical transformation—like a big chop—can mirror inner transformation. Syssou’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience and how embracing change, even outwardly, can open the door to deep emotional healing.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
Erockfor, a jazz singer-burlesque performer, shares how burlesque dance helped her overcome shame and reclaim ownership of her body. In this episode, she reflects on moving from Montreal to Seoul and how stepping onto the burlesque stage became a powerful catalyst for healing from past trauma. Together, Erockfor and Agnes explore shedding purity-culture constraints, embracing feminine essence, and using creativity and community as tools for self-love. This inspiring conversation highlights the transformative power of self-expression in dismantling shame and reclaiming confidence.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
Grief asks to be witnessed, not rushed. In this deeply moving and necessary conversation, Clarecia Christie—International Trade Consultant, educator, and advocate for women’s economic empowerment—shares her experience of love, loss, and profound grief. She reflects on witnessing the passing of her mother, the anger and fear that surfaced, and the long road of mourning that followed. Through tenderness and truth, the conversation reframes grief as a vital part of self-care—something to be held, supported, and honored. This episode explores how loss can coexist with hope, how community and support open doors to healing, and how making space for grief allows resilience, meaning, and light to return.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
Questioning faith can be disorienting when the only truth you’ve known is rooted in religion. In this second part of the conversation with Fofo, we explore the moment of reckoning that comes from recognizing harm within spiritual spaces, including the presence of white supremacy embedded in forms of Christianity many of us were taught. Fofo reflects on the behaviors and messages that led them to question the “messenger,” how they navigated the unraveling of belief, and where they now stand in their spiritual practice. This episode holds space for deconstruction, healing, and the search for alternative pathways toward wholeness—honoring the courage it takes to question, unlearn, and reclaim one’s spiritual autonomy.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
Sensitive ContentBelonging can become dangerous when vulnerability is met with control disguised as love. In part one of this two-part conversation, Fofo shares her experience growing up within a religious environment marked by extremism, manipulation, and psychological control. She reflects on how such spaces often present themselves as safe havens—especially to those navigating turmoil—while using harsh doctrines to maintain power and obedience. The conversation explores how the message was introduced to her family, particularly her mother, the subtle use of psychology within these organizations, the impact of ostracization after leaving, and the mental health challenges that followed. This episode opens a necessary dialogue on cultism, faith, and the long process of unlearning and reclaiming one’s sense of self.Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/umamiconversationspodcast/
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