More than Enough: Holistic Consulting and Education

03/08/2025

In garden news: I went to my garden space to feel better and left feeling worse. It's not how I left it. I don't know what the overseer did or why? He left his tool so I know something was done 😭

01/08/2025

Yup!!!!!

01/08/2025

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A sacred space where the mind, body, and spirit are restored, where the scars of generational trauma are transmuted, and where Black and Brown souls reconnect to the Divine Source through truth, wellness, and community.

Our Mission:
To heal, teach, and uplift through sacred ritual, natural medicine, spiritual education, and service to the people.

Guided by the principles of Ma’at, fueled by ancestral memory, and clothed in the rich patterns of Kente and legacy, we walk boldly into our purpose.

Based in Chicago, IL
Open to those near and far who seek spiritual wholeness and cultural alignment.

28/07/2025

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24/07/2025

In Dr. Riah at the garden news: There is move growth.
Tony the Gardener says I need more soil but they progress looks good! YAY!!

24/07/2025

Client testimony--
Dr. Riah: How are things going?
Ms. K: Well
Me: Say more...
Ms. K: Thank you, my numbers have dropped from 14 to 9
Me: Drops 🎤!
Also Me: Now we're ready to turn it up a NOTCH! 😋
So, excited for her!

Book an appointment for a wellness assessment! The body heals itself, we just gotta show it how to do it!!

22/07/2025

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Dr. Riah

19/07/2025

I'm so proud of the progress! Look how much they've grown from the seeds ❤️

11/07/2025

Reposting: Father wound...how do you heal?

10/07/2025

Whew, Chile! Had to repost this

07/07/2025

When the Mountains Trigger More Than Awe: Panic Attacks & Perimenopause in Black Women

This past weekend, I drove through the breathtaking mountains of Arizona. But while the scenery was stunning, my body told a different story—I had two panic attacks. One going in, and one coming out.

So let’s talk about **panic attacks**—what they are, how they’re triggered, and why perimenopausal Black women must pay attention to the messages our bodies send.

A panic attack is an intense wave of fear or anxiety that comes on suddenly—often with no clear warning. It can feel like:

* Heart racing or pounding
* Shortness of breath
* Dizziness or nausea
* Sweating or trembling
* Chest pain
* Feeling like you’re losing control or dying

Though it only lasts a few minutes, the emotional and physical aftermath can linger for hours or even days.

Panic attacks can be triggered by **environmental stressors**, **unprocessed trauma**, **hormonal shifts**, and **nervous system dysregulation**.

In my case, winding through steep, unfamiliar terrain high above sea level—not in control of my surroundings—activated my body’s survival mode. For women of color, these symptoms often hide under the mask of “strength,” which makes them easier to overlook.

Perimenopause (the 4–10 year transition before menopause) is a time of major hormonal upheaval. Estrogen levels begin to fluctuate, and this affects not just your reproductive system, but your **brain chemistry**, **nervous system**, and **emotional resilience**.

Black women, in particular, are more likely to:

* Be misdiagnosed or undiagnosed when experiencing anxiety or panic
* Carry compounded intergenerational and racialized trauma
* Be expected to “push through” rather than receive support

This intersection of **hormonal change, chronic stress, and racial trauma** creates a perfect storm for panic attacks to arise—especially when we are out of our element.

From a holistic lens, panic attacks are messengers—not just symptoms.

They tell us:

* **Our nervous systems need grounding.**
* **Our spirits need safety and softness.**
* **Our hormones need balancing.**
* **Our minds need space to process.**

Here are a few holistic tools I’m using and recommending for perimenopausal Black women:

Herbal Allies-- Passionflower, Lemon balm, Motherwort, and Ashwagandha can calm the nervous system and support adrenal health.

Breathwork & Somatic Practices--Diaphragmatic breathing, yoga nidra, and EFT (tapping) restore body-mind balance.

Sacred Rest--Rest is resistance. Rest is repair. Rest is revolutionary.

Ancestral Connection Talk to your ancestors. Light your candles. Let them remind you: *you are not alone.*

Panic attacks don’t make you weak. They make you *aware*. Your body is communicating in the only language it knows—sensation.

Let’s learn to listen, to honor, and to heal.

To my sisters navigating perimenopause: Be gentle with yourself. The mountain is not just outside you. Sometimes, it’s within. And with love, breath, and wisdom—you can climb it.

Dr. King