As we enter the summer months, we close this chapter of a fantastic season of the podcast, filled with phenomenal guests and important conversations. Pull up a chair and listen to the season finale, to get a chance to know hosts Steph and Carolyn better. The hosts take this time to interview each other, discuss the origins of the podcast, and recap the important lessons they learned from the fantastic and enlightening guests that joined them this season. If you take anything from this episode, let it be this: there really is no place like hoame.

What do you do when you see the positive effects yoga can have on the mind, body and spirit, but don't see yourself or others who look like you represented in mainstream media? You take matters into your own hands. This week, Carolyn Plater and Stephanie Kersta are joined by Shayla Stonechild. Shayla is an Indigenous spiritual activist, television and podcast host, and the founder of the Matriarch Movement, a podcast and not for profit. In everything she does, Shayla aims to highlight yoga, mental health, meditation and self-esteem in an accessible way. Shayla has been an advocate for Indigenous representation amongst brands and was the first Indigenous Yogi featured on the cover of Yoga Journal. She has also worked with brands such as Lulu lemon and Sage wellness. Tune in to this week's episode to hear the trio discuss Shayla's healing journey through yoga and her hopes of paving the way for more Indigenous women in the wellness world. ... Find out more about The Hoame Podcast.

Meet Koya Webb, an international yoga teacher, celebrity holistic health coach, author, speaker, and vegan activist, whose core mission is to promote daily self-care oneness and eco-friendly living to combat some of the world's biggest challenges. These challenges include mental health, social injustice, and global warming. Koya is also the author of Let Your Fears Make You Fierce: How to Turn Common Obstacles Into Seeds for Growth, a must-read for anyone who's looking for a practical guide to achieving your ideal life. Her work has been featured in national media outlets like Goop, Forbes, NBC, CBS, the Steve Harvey show, Essence and Oxygen. Well-known by A-listers, Koya has a large repertoire of celebrity clients, including Stevie Wonder, India Arie, P. Diddy, Ashley Judd, and more. Listen to this episode to hear hosts Stephanie Kersta and Carolyn Plater compare notes with Koya on incorporating holistic health practices to her coaching work, as well as the physical, emotional, spiritual and interpersonal benefits that come with the practice. ... Find out more about The Hoame Podcast.

For thousands of years, people have been talking about the powerful impact that sound can have on the body, so why are some folks are only now discovering its healing properties? This week hosts Carolyn Plater and Stephanie Kersta are joined by Luciana Santaguida. Luciana is a gifted musician, sound healer, yogi and mediation instructor, as well as the creator and founder of NÜLOVE, a studio focused on creating connection from the inside out. This week, as she does for the women she teaches, Luciana walks us through the incredible positive impacts that sound can have on the mind and body, and how the scientific community is finally recognizing sound therapy as a means of clinical healing ... Find out more about The Hoame Podcast.

What makes a house a home? A perfectly designed house is nice on the surface, but there is so much more than aesthetics when it comes to making a home into a warm and welcoming space. This week on the podcast, hosts Stephanie Kersta and Carolyn Plater speak with design expert Leigh Ann Perrault. You may already know of Leigh Ann from her segments on City Line, or maybe you've followed some of her DIY projects online, but in this episode, we're so excited to introduce you to a whole new side of Leigh Ann. As an avid meditator and wellness advocate, she discusses the crucial link between one's environment and one's mood, and the importance of setting boundaries to protect our emotional and mental wellbeing. ... Find out more about The Hoame Podcast.  

Crystal enthusiasts and skeptics alike, this episode is for you. Shivani Sharma is a lawyer, crystal merchant, energy healer, and expert on all things crystals. She joins hosts Stephanie and Carolyn this week to share her unique path to healing and finding her niche. If you've ever wondered how one gets started as an energy healer, or how using crystals can channel positive changes, this episode is for you. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the potential crystals have to improve your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, and how to use them properly to create meaningful change. ... Find out more about The Hoame Podcast.  

This week, hosts Stephanie Kersta and Carolyn Plater speak with Lisa Marie Rankin, author, teacher, and ayurvedic wellness coach. After spending most of her life in corporate America as a user experience designer, Lisa Marie’s journey into wellness is both fascinating and relatively new. The three dive deep and discuss the laws of attraction and the importance of living with intention. Expect a thoughtful discussion on the importance of feeling inspired in our everyday lives and the repercussions of living without authenticity. ... Find out more about The Hoame Podcast.  

This week is an extra special crossover episode featuring Mungi Ngomane, author of the best-selling book Everyday Ubuntu and host of the Everyday Ubuntu podcast. Grandaughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mungi has never felt that her family forced her to follow in their footsteps, but rather that their hope for justice and human dignity for all was passed down through her genes. In this episode, we see a whole new side of Mungi. We all know her resume is chock-full of human rights activism and work on anti-racism, but in this episode, hosts Stephanie Kersta and Carolyn Plater talk about the importance of respecting one’s elders and culture, and the need for understanding the interconnectedness of social justice issues. Get inspired by how Mungi found passion in her family, and the importance of expressing gratitude. ... Find out more about The Hoame Podcast.  

Dr. Gertrude Lyons is a life coach, speaker, and mothering revolutionary. What is a mothering revolutionary, you may be asking yourself? This gets answered in this episode! It's safe to say the past year has been stressful, particularly for mothers and parents who have had to adopt the role of teacher, on top of their already full plates. Not only did the pandemic add responsibilities, but it also took away some of the opportunities parents had to recharge and alleviate stress, like getting together with friends and family, or extracurricular activities that allowed their children to be stimulated in other ways. It's no surprise that as a result, there's a lot of mom guilt going around. Listen to this episode to hear some valuable tips for parents when it comes to coping with stress, how social media has impacted parenting, as well as how to avoid falling into comparison traps that make you feel inadequate. ... Find out more about The Hoame Podcast.  

How much thought do you currently give your menstrual cycle? You may think of it as a nuisance, a necessary part of being a woman, or you may not give it any thought at all, but today's guest shows us that menstruation and menstrual imbalances are a deeply sacred and significant part of the feminine experience. Raven Rose is a menstrual health herbalist who helps women restore healthy cycles with herbal allies, traditional healing practices, and ancestral guidance. She works with the elements (earth, air, fire, water) as a framework for often unspoken areas of feminine health, such as menstrual pain, pelvic congestion, and suppressed fertility. As clinicians hosts Carolyn and Stephanie both recognize and have a deep appreciation for the mind and body connection that exists within all humans -- knowing menstrual cycles are really no different. Listen to this episode to hear about the strength of mind and body connection, the power of intuition, and how to better connect with one's womb space and explore one's ancestral lineage through this space. In a world where it's so easy to disconnect from our inner selves, our bodies can speak what our minds cannot. When it comes to menstrual issues and imbalances, we must stop and listen to our bodies and give our bodies what they actually need. ... Find out more about The Hoame Podcast.