In this heartfelt episode of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, Yali sits down with Monique Nubia Sunshine, founder of the Monique Nubia Sunshine Foundation and Soul Harmony Holistic Wellness. Together, they dive into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause—a journey many women face but few talk about openly.

Monique shares her wisdom as a certified menopause wellness educator and herbalist, guiding women to reconnect with their bodies, embrace self-love, and navigate hormonal changes naturally.

✨ In this episode:

• Understanding the real phases of menopause—peri, menopause, and post
• How to journal your body’s changes and tune into your inner rhythm
• The connection between stress, diet, and hormonal imbalance
• Herbal allies for mood, energy, and balance
• Why this stage of life is actually a gateway to wisdom and power

Monique reminds us that menopause isn’t an ending—it’s an awakening. Through breathwork, herbs, and mindfulness, women can transform mood swings into magic.

🔗 Connect with Monique Nubia Sunshine
🌐 moniquenubiasunshinefoundation.org
📲 Instagram: @moniquenubiasunshinefoundation

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In this deeply moving episode of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, Yali sits down with doulas Tammy and Toya to explore the sacred parallels between birth and death, the beginnings and endings that shape our human experience.

They share personal stories of motherhood, loss, and healing, offering heartfelt insights on how doulas support families through both life’s arrivals and transitions. Together, they talk about presence, advocacy, and the quiet power of simply holding space.

In this episode:

• Navigating grief and loss through compassionate support
• The healing role of presence and stillness
• Advocating for your choices in birth and beyond
• The importance of childbirth education and trusting your body
• Unlearning fear and reclaiming inner wisdom

This conversation reminds us that both birth and death are sacred thresholds—and that love, patience, and awareness can guide us through them all.

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Yali Giovanni

In this heartfelt episode of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, Yali sits down with fellow doulas Kassandra (Ajaluna) Carr of Ajaluna Wellness and Kiyona Miah of Kiy2Shanti to talk about the beauty, challenges, and sacred purpose of being a doula.

Together, they open up about their personal journeys into birth work, how they support mothers and families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and what it truly means to hold space during one of life’s most powerful transitions.

Whether you’re a mother, birth worker, or simply curious about holistic birth support, this episode reminds you that birth is sacred, and so are those who help bring new life into the world.

🔗 Connect with the Guests
Kassandra (Ajaluna) Carr - 🌐 ajaluna.com | IG: @ajalunawellness
Kiyona Miah - 🌐 ki2shanti.com | IG: @kiy2shanti
Yali Giovanni - 🌐 yaligiovanni.com | IG: @Yaligiovanni

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As a token of gratitude, I’ll give you a personal shoutout in the next episode!

With gratitude,
Yali Giovanni