In this soulful continuation of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, Yali reconnects with returning guests Kassandra “Ajaluna” Carr of Ajaluna Wellness and Kiyona Miah of Kiy2Shanti for Life as Doulas, Part 2.

Together, they share the real, unfiltered side of birth work—the heart, the challenges, and the deep purpose behind serving mothers and families through one of life’s most powerful transitions.

In this episode:

• Safe and beneficial herbs for pregnancy and postpartum care
• The role of mindfulness, yoga, and grounding in motherhood
• Emotional energy and the importance of releasing trauma during pregnancy
• Why doulas are vital in modern birth spaces
• The physical and emotional toll of birth work—and how doulas practice self-care

This conversation is raw, wise, and full of gratitude—a reminder that birth is not just a medical event but a sacred journey of transformation for the entire family.

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

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Yali Giovanni

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Awakened Living with Yali Giovanni, Yali sits down with Crystal Ducharme, a full-spectrum birth doula, yoga instructor, and single mom, to explore her extraordinary pregnancy journey and how microdosing became part of her path to healing and connection.

Crystal opens up about navigating hyperemesis gravidarum, emotional trauma, and single motherhood—while discovering the spiritual and therapeutic power of psilocybin microdosing during pregnancy. She shares how it helped her build a stronger bond with her baby, reclaim her peace, and trust her body’s innate wisdom through a 42-hour home birth.

🔗 Connect with Crystal Ducharme
📲 Instagram: @doingadetox

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Yali Giovanni

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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With gratitude,
Yali Giovanni