In the tenth episode of the Unapologetic & Uninterrupted Podcast, titled "I Was Here," Dr. Michelle Sadrena Pledger explores the theme of Liberating Our Humanity. The episode focuses on the concept of humanity, which she defines as compassion and benevolence. Drawing from various cultural philosophies, including In Lak’ech and Ubuntu, Dr. Pledger emphasizes the significance of seeing and honoring each other. With Beyoncé's song "I Was Here" as the musical centerpiece, Dr. Pledger reflects on leaving a meaningful legacy and encourages listeners to honor humanity in both themselves and those around them. The episode includes practical strategies like Common Humanity Meditations and Unapologetically Human First Check-ins, urging listeners to practice intentional kindness in all encounters.

• Reflect on the ways you express humanity in your life and level up! This Common Humanity Meditation is a great starting point!

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In the ninth episode of the Unapologetic & Uninterrupted Podcast, titled "Take Up Space, Sis," Dr. Michelle Sadrena Pledger delves into the concept of liberating space your space taking in all its forms—physical, emotional, and spiritual. She reflects on the ways we often shrink ourselves to accommodate others, influenced by societal pressures, identity markers, and internal fears. Drawing from Marianne Williamson's wisdom, Dr. Pledger challenges listeners to stop playing small and embrace their power. Through a breakdown of Toni Jones' anthem, "Take Up Space, Sis," and personal stories, she inspires her audience to take up space boldly and live with confidence.

• Reflect on the ways you may be shrinking in your life. What would happen if you took up more space?

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In the eighth episode of the Unapologetic & Uninterrupted Podcast, titled "Feeling Good," Dr. Michelle Sadrena Pledger discusses the importance of liberating our rest and self-care. She shares her journey from adhering to grind culture to embracing the necessity of rest, especially for marginalized communities. Dr. Pledger explores the societal pressures that lead to rest deprivation, drawing from her own experiences and the teachings of Tricia Hersey's "Rest as Resistance." The episode highlights the different types of rest we need, including mental, physical, social, and spiritual rest, and offers practical tools and strategies for integrating rest into daily life. Inspired by Nina Simone's rendition of "Feeling Good," Dr. Pledger encourages listeners to find freedom and joy in rest.

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In the seventh episode of the Unapologetic & Uninterrupted Podcast, titled "My Wish," Dr. Michelle Sadrena Pledger delves into liberating our decision-making processes. She highlights the significance of the countless decisions we make daily, emphasizes the impact of indecisiveness on our well-being and discusses various types of decisions and their implications. Drawing inspiration from Rascal Flatts' song "My Wish," Dr. Pledger explores values-based decision-making, urging listeners to identify their core values to guide their choices. She shares practical strategies to overcome indecisiveness, including mindset mantras like and skill sets that promote timely and confident decision-making. Access your LIBERATE YOUR DECISION MAKING! Living for Liberation 3S Toolset by clicking the link.

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• “Identifying Your Core Values” Exercise from Elena Aguilar

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In the sixth episode of the Unapologetic & Uninterrupted Podcast, titled "I AM TITANIUM," Dr. Michelle Sadrena Pledger focuses on liberating our thought patterns to overcome the pervasive negativity bias in our minds. Highlighting research by Dr. Fred Luskin and insights from "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel Van der Kolk, she explains how repetitive negative thinking impacts our mental well-being. Inspired by listener testimonials and Sia's empowering song "Titanium," Dr. Pledger provides practical strategies to combat our inner critic, including mindset mantras, talk back strategies, T.H.I.N.K. method, and rewriting negative narratives. She shares personal anecdotes and emphasizes the importance of resilience and self-affirmation. The episode concludes with actionable tools and techniques to help listeners break free from self-criticism and embrace their inner strength. Access your LIBERATE YOUR THOUGHT PATTERNS! Living for Liberation 3S Toolset by clicking the link.

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In the fifth episode of the Unapologetic & Uninterrupted Podcast, titled "Breathe (Forward Ever, Backward Never)," Dr. Michelle Sadrena Pledger explores the theme of liberation in the journey of self-discovery. Drawing inspiration from Michelle Obama's perspective on continual growth and Seinabo Sey's song "Breathe," Dr. Pledger reflects on the concept of BECOMING and the challenges of letting go of the past. Dr. Pledger discusses the importance of embracing the present moment, envisioning a future full of potential, and breathing through adversity. Through mindset mantras, skill sets for self-reflection, and tool sets for embracing growth. Dr. Pledger guides listeners on a journey of liberation and transformation. Access the LIBERATE YOUR BECOMING! Living for Liberation 3S Toolset by clicking the link.

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• Attend this month’s virtual workshop, “Soñar con la Libertad para Educadores” Thursday, May 30th at 4:00 pm Pacific. Register HERE!

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In the fourth episode of the Unapologetic & Uninterrupted Podcast, titled "Jump," Dr. Michelle Sadrena Pledger delves into the concept of liberating risk-taking to live a life with minimal regret. Exploring physical, psychological, and emotional risks, she encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and shares the benefits of risk-taking, including confidence and resilience. Drawing inspiration from Cynthia Erivo's song "Jump," Dr. Pledger emphasizes the necessity of belief and the rewards of risk-taking. She shares personal anecdotes of overcoming fear and taking risks, urging listeners to live fully. The episode concludes with mindset mantras, skill sets for discerning growth zones, and tool sets for embracing risk-taking over regret. You can access your LIBERATE YOUR RISK-TAKING! Living for Liberation 3S Toolset by clicking the link.

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In the third episode of the Unapologetic & Uninterrupted Podcast hosted by Dr. Michelle Sadrena Pledger, she explores the theme of liberating vulnerability titled "I Got Issues." Dr. Pledger reflects on her own journey of concealing personal struggles and the liberation she found in embracing veracious vulnerability after her divorce. Using Julia Michaels' song "I Got Issues" as a backdrop, Dr. Pledger encourages listeners to acknowledge their own issues and the masks they wear to hide them.

Through personal anecdotes and reflections, she advocates for honest transparency as a means of finding support and freedom. She shares a mindset mantra and practical tools for practicing veracious vulnerability, emphasizing the importance of trusting relationships and self-acceptance. She concludes with empowering "May You's," urging listeners to explore authenticity, freedom, and joy intentionally. You can access your LIBERATE YOUR VULNERABILITY! Living for Liberation 3S Toolset by clicking the link.

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