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In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, host Maraya Brown sits down with Dr. Portia Jackson Preston, founder of Empowered to Exhale, to dive into the powerful intersection of self-love, wellness, and neurodivergence. Dr. Jackson Preston brings her personal and professional experience as a Black woman diagnosed with ADHD and autism, advocating for inclusive approaches to wellness that honor the full spectrum of who we are. As an expert in public health and an advocate for sustainable wellness practices, Dr. Jackson Preston offers listeners a fresh perspective on the unique challenges neurodivergent individuals face, especially in high-stress environments. She shares how embracing her own neurodivergence has allowed her to break free from traditional definitions of success, develop authentic self-care strategies, and support others in doing the same. What You’ll Learn: Inclusive Wellness Practices: Why creating wellness strategies that account for neurodivergence and cultural backgrounds is key to achieving long-lasting balance. Navigating Neurodivergence: Dr. Jackson Preston shares how her late diagnoses of ADHD and autism have shaped her approach to self-care, professional life, and relationships. The Impact of Stress and Burnout: How neurodivergent individuals, particularly Black women, can experience burnout differently and what actionable steps can be taken to prevent it. Developing Self-Love and Boundaries: Learn how to create meaningful self-care practices by setting boundaries that honor your personal energy and well-being. The Role of Community in Wellness: Discover how building a supportive, inclusive community can help you thrive in both personal and professional spaces. This conversation is filled with practical insights and empowering strategies for anyone looking to cultivate deeper self-love, navigate neurodivergence, or develop sustainable wellness routines. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the Women’s Vibrancy Code Podcast to help others unlock their full potential! Connect with Dr. Jackson Preston: Website: www.empoweredtoexhale.com Instagram: @askdrportia Connect with Maraya Brown: Feeling exhausted and burnt out? It’s time to hit PAUSE and reconnect with your vitality. Join us for a FREE 4-day virtual experience from September 18th to 21st, 2024. Discover how to reignite your energy, confidence, and clarity in just one hour a day. Don’t miss this chance to feel absolutely vibrant! Save your seat now: https://marayabrown.com/pause/ Download our free resources, including the Menstrual Tracker, Adaptogen Elixir Recipes, Two-Week Soul Cleanse, Food Facial, and more: Click here Subscribe To The Women's Vibrancy Code: Women's Health And Wellness with Maraya Brown: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Show: Facebook Page | Linkedin | Website | Tiktok | Facebook Group Apply for a Call With Maraya Brown: Click here to apply for a call About Maraya Brown: Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained Women's Health And Wellness Expert CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more. DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should take care to avoid program content which may not be suited to them. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Women’s Vibrancy Code Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site. The Women's Vibrancy Code: Women's Health And Wellness w/ Maraya Brown