In this episode of the Holistic Sister Circle, we explore the impact of social media on mental health, relationships, identity, and overall well-being. From constant accessibility and performance pressure to comparison, burnout, and emotional disconnection, this conversation unpacks what it really means to live in a world that’s always online.

Our guests share personal experiences with social media detoxes, intentional pauses, and redefining healthy use. We discuss how algorithms are designed to keep us hooked, why constant consumption pulls us away from our own emotions, and how stepping back can restore clarity, creativity, and self-trust. This episode also addresses the unique challenges social media presents for teens, adults, creators, and business owners alike.

Rather than framing social media as good or bad, this conversation focuses on awareness, balance, and connection—helping you find a rhythm that supports your health, relationships, and purpose.

In this episode you will learn:

• What healthy social media use actually looks like in daily life

• How constant connectivity affects emotions, identity, and relationships

• Why social media detoxes create clarity, perspective, and self-awareness

• The difference between mindful connection and unconscious consumption

• How to find a personal balance between engaging online and going inward

The panel also explores practical tools such as time audits, morning check-ins, seasonal rhythms, and listening to the body as a guide for when to disconnect or re-engage. We discuss how social media impacts teens differently than adults, the pressure creators feel to always produce, and why listening to your internal signals matters more than external expectations.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, distracted, or disconnected because of social media, this episode offers a grounded and compassionate approach to reclaiming your attention, energy, and sense of self.

Hosted by Viair Myles, creator of the Holistic Sister Circle, with featured guests Elmira Loftin and Lisa Cramer.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Why social media keeps us outwardly focused
01:15 – Defining healthy social media use (Awareness, Balance, Connection)
04:55 – Social media detox experiences and insights
07:45 – Algorithms, reactivity, and perspective shifts
15:00 – Always being accessible and emotional burnout
20:00 – Benefits of staying connected online
24:40 – Emotional challenges of always being online
35:10 – Going inward, time audits, and self-check-ins
42:35 – Finding a healthy middle ground

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In this episode of the Holistic Sister Circle, we open an honest, grounded, and deeply human conversation about natural birth, medicalized birth, and the realities that shape a woman’s choices. Through lived experiences, clinical insight, and holistic perspectives, our panel explores what it truly means to trust your body, understand your options, and create a support system that honors both safety and intuition.

From home births and midwifery to C-sections, trauma, fear, cultural conditioning, and intergenerational narratives, this discussion widens the lens on birth in a way the traditional system often does not. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, recovering from a past birth, or exploring holistic care after a C-section, this episode will help you understand your path with clarity and compassion.

This isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about giving women the full picture so they can make informed, empowered decisions in whatever setting feels right for them.

In this episode you will learn:

• The true meaning of “natural birth” and why it’s often misunderstood

• How C-section mothers can move toward a more holistic experience in future births

• The impact of culture, conditioning, and fear on birth decisions

• The difference between midwives and doulas—and how to choose the right support team

• What holistic, trauma-informed support can look like before, during, and after birth

Our guests share stories of home births, birth centers, unplanned C-sections, and the emotional journeys in between. You’ll hear from experts in perinatal chiropractic care, holistic children’s health, energy healing, and somatic psychology as they outline what truly helps a woman feel safe, supported, and seen throughout the birth process.

If you are navigating pregnancy, healing from past birth trauma, or exploring the balance between medical care and holistic wisdom, this conversation offers both direction and reassurance. Birth is not one “right” way—it’s a personal path that deserves informed choice, compassionate support, and room for intuition.

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Timestamps:

0:00 — Introduction

1:27 — What natural birth really means

5:06 — Home birth perspectives

9:01 — C-section experiences and healing

17:00 — Global birth practices

25:05 — Choosing a supportive birth team

38:03 — Safety, racism, and the medical system

43:00 — Supporting women in birth

54:00 — Closing

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In this episode of the Holistic Sister Circle, occupational therapist Polly Benson shares her expertise in child development, fine motor skills, handwriting, and the emotional world of children who struggle academically. She offers a rare, inside perspective from working both as a therapist and as a parent navigating the IEP system—highlighting what children need, what parents often miss, and how a supportive learning environment can transform confidence.

Polly also discusses the creation of the Legiel Liner, a handwriting tool now used in classrooms nationwide, and how small, intentional adjustments can dramatically improve a child’s motor coordination, visual perception, and self-esteem.

Whether you are a parent, educator, therapist, or simply someone who wants to better understand child development, this conversation provides clarity, compassion, and practical direction.

In this episode you will learn:

• Early signs of fine-motor delays parents commonly overlook

• How handwriting reveals a child’s strengths, challenges, and sensory needs

• The emotional impact of handwriting difficulties and how to support confidence

• Why technology affects motor development—and what to do about it

• How the Legiel Liner helps children improve handwriting through consistent structure

This episode is a reminder that every child learns differently—and with the right tools, language, and advocacy, they can thrive in ways that honor their development and identity.

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome and introduction

0:32 – Polly shares her path to occupational therapy

3:00 – Understanding a child’s inner world

4:06 – OT experience in school systems

7:04 – Early signs of fine-motor challenges

9:44 – Technology’s impact on development

11:26 – What handwriting reveals

15:00 – Handwriting and confidence

17:13 – How the Legiel Liner was created

22:00 – How to connect with Polly Benson

23:36 – Closing remarks

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