On this episode of the Get Loved Podcast, Koya talks to Jovanka Ciares about the importance of reconnecting with your ancestors and their ancient wellness practices to reclaim your own wellness. As a trained herbalist and nutrition educator, Jovanka talks about unearthing and using the massive amount of wisdom and traditional wellness techniques that ancient civilizations have passed down to generations, some of which have been forgotten in the present day. There’s so much to learn about...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to entrepreneur, podcast host, and author Jenna Kutcher. Jenna talks about her journey to healing, her relationship with her emotions, and life as a mother of two while also working as an educator and media personality. Jenna also shares how she keeps her online and offline lives separate, and gives us valuable insight on intentionality and dealing with stress and burnout. GUEST BIO Jenna Kutcher is a born-and-raised Minnesota...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to Yasmine Cheyenne. Yasmine talks about setting up healthy boundaries, not to isolate yourself, but to ensure that you have more to give to the people, places, and things that matter to you. She also talks about acknowledging one’s pain and taking on the responsibility of working towards self-healing.

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to Devi Brown. Devi shares the lessons she learned in her spiritual journey, particularly with her work in setting up her personal boundaries. Devi attests to the benefits of being mindful with the energies that you let in your life, and how that work has only enriched her personal and professional life.

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to author Anna Malaika Tubbs. Anna focuses on how she was inspired to write her book, which tells the story of Berdis Baldwin, Alberta King, Louise Little, the mothers who raised three of the most influential figures in African American history, James Baldwin, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. Anna also talks about the systemic racism that still haunts women of color today, and the difficulties of raising a black family in...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to Sah D’Simone. Sah talks about his spiritual journey and how the lessons he has learned so far are helping him overcome his own failures and heartbreaks. With fresh energy and raw honesty, Sah talks about how it takes both non-attachment and deliberate action to achieve inner peace and true liberation. No matter where you are in your own journey, you’ve never heard of spirituality and healing sound this vibrant, sassy, and true.

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to Rachel Ricketts. As a queer and multiracial Black woman, Rachel is no stranger to systemic oppression and the many ways that generations of minoritized people deal with the resulting trauma and fear. Her personal experience, coupled with her extensive background in history, spiritual activism, and advocacy work puts her in a unique position to help people understand their role in perpetuating systemic oppression, and what they...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to author, chef, and food activist Bryant Terry. Bryant talks about his undying passion for food, his family history, and how that has led him to participating in movements that center around uplifting public health and food justice.

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to author and health practitioner Queen Afua. Koya and Queen focus on healing through the nourishment of the body, mind, and soul, and learning the power of impeccable listening. Queen shares a lot of practical tips, from healthy food choices to reframing mindsets and how healing is a journey.

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to author, social worker, and therapist Oludara Adeeyo. Oludara talks about her book, which contains practical tips for black women wanting to improve their overall wellbeing. Oludara talks about learning how to take care of oneself in a holistic way, from your spirituality to your physical and mental health.

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to award-winning yoga instructor, entrepreneur, and podcast host, Jessamyn Stanley. With raw honesty, Jessamyn shares her insights on the essence of yoga, healing, and cultural appropriation while also critiquing the effects of systemic racism and capitalism on our bodies and self-image.

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to Dr. Mariel Buqué. As a university-trained psychologist, Dr. Buqué talks about dealing with depression and trauma holistically. Besides treating these issues from a mental health point of view, Dr. Buqué also talks about treating the physical body as well as addressing the systemic ills that often directly or indirectly push oppressed and suppressed people to experience trauma.

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to Neale Donald Walsch, book author, screenwriter, and public speaker. After suffering a series of blows to his life in the early 1990s Neale found himself homeless and barely scraping together to survive. In his anger, he started calling out to God, initially in anger, through writing. These series of notes would become the nucleus for his bestselling book Conversations with God. Neale talks about the idea of pure love, and why...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to Gabrielle Reyes, a plant-based chef with a flair for singing and storytelling. Gabrielle talks about her multicultural heritage, vegan lifestyle, as well as her approach to sharing her message to the world. Gabrielle shares tips for people who want to adopt the vegan lifestyle, particularly in food preparation. She also shares the struggles and successes she experienced as an online content creator and actor amidst the COVID-19...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to Koshin Paley Ellison, President & Co-Guiding Teacher for the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. Koshin talks about the continuous process of working on yourself emotionally and spiritually and how to help others do the same. Koshin also shared how his own painful experiences, as well as that of his own family have affected him emotionally and spiritually. Being the child of second generation of Jewish refugees that...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to Faith Hunter, a globally recognized thought leader, yoga and meditation teacher, author, and SheEO. Faith has spent her life working on big causes that have affected her and those she loved dearly, both as a nonprofit worker and yoga instructor. Faith talks about the trauma caused by the death of her brother due to complications related to HIV-AIDS, and how she was able to process it through therapy, meditation, and yoga. She...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to renowned restaurateur behind Kale My name, Nemanja Gulobovic. Growing up in the small country of Montenegro, Nemanja knew he was meant to go out there and make a name for himself. He started his journey by applying for scholarships abroad and eventually was able to study in Mexico. Not long after, he started traveling around the world by securing a job with Qatar Airways. He first came to the United States by landing in...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb talks to global yoga movement and wellness expert Tara Stiles. Tara is the founder of Stråla Yoga and is the author of several bestselling books including her latest publication called Clean Mind, Clean Body. Tara talks about how yoga can be used to connect with people and achieve a sense of togetherness. Tara focuses on slowing down and being comfortable with one's own space, instead of ramping up intensity to focus equally on both...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb welcomes Lauren Messiah, style expert, entrepreneur, digital influencer, educator, and author of Style Therapy: 30 Days to Your Signature Style. Lauren shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she has shifted from teaching people how to style, to teaching others how to start a successful and sustainable styling business. Not only did this empower her students more, it also gave her more satisfaction and fulfillment with her...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb welcomes Moby, musician, songwriter, singer, and producer who has sold more than 20 million records worldwide. Moby shares his journey towards veganism and the lasting realization that animals are to be cared for, not hurt and killed. Moby also gets vulnerable by talking about the pains of his past and how he is grateful for the person he is today, partly because of all the horrible things that happened in the past. This means he has...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb welcomes Londrelle Hall, Atlanta-based poet, author, and musician. A childhood of trauma and the healing journey he has been is central to Londrelle's life and music. He shares the trials of living through abuse and how his faith in God helped him to forgive. He reflects that forgiveness goes both ways, to you as someone who has hurt others and to the others who have hurt you. Londrelle discovered that having genuine conversations with...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb welcomes Shelly Tygielski, public speaker, author of Sit Down to Rise Up, and Founder of Pandemic of Love. The road to healing does not run in a straight line and it does not have to be a lonely journey. Shelly shares how her book helps turn all the lessons of self-help into concrete action. She zeroes in on the power of community in healing you and how this community of care can inspire you to heal others too. She shares the genesis...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb welcomes Kimberly Snyder, a spiritual guide and meditation teacher, nutritionist and holistic wellness expert. Kimberly is the host of the top-rated Feel Good podcast and founder of Solluna®. She is the 3-time New York Times bestselling author of 5 previous books, including Radical Beauty, and is due to publish her next book You Are More Than You Think You Are: Practical Enlightenment for Everyday Life." Kimberly shares the goal of her...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb welcomes Afya Ibomu, holistic nutritionist, author, and President of RBG FIT CLUB. A history of medical problems triggered Afya to explore the benefits of changing her diet into healthier options. What she found was a drastic improvement to her well-being that has also improved the health of her whole family. Afya shares that her switch to plant-based diet has also expanded to influence her spirituality and how what you do must always be...

In this episode of the Get Loved Up Podcast, Koya Webb welcomes Mel Robbins, international best-selling author of The 5 Second Rule, 4 number 1 best-selling audiobooks, the number 1 podcast on Audible, and the author of The High 5 Habit, a revolutionary simple way of affirming yourself for who you are. Her groundbreaking work on behavioral change has been translated into 36 languages and is used by healthcare professionals and the world's biggest brands to inspire people to become more...