Black Maternal Safety with Latham Thomas

Black Spiritual Care with Faith Hunter

In this episode of Ready to Exhale, Katara sits down with Faith Hunter for a grounding conversation on healing, spiritual well-being, and the power of returning to ourselves. A globally celebrated wellness guide and creator of the Spiritually Fly™ philosophy, Faith shares how yoga, meditation, and breath became part of her own healing journey and life’s purpose. Together, they explore emotional release, presence, and what it means to care for ourselves in a world that often asks us to keep pushing. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and make space to exhale. Check out Faith and her offerings here https://www.faithhunter.com/ [https://www.faithhunter.com/]

Black Maternal Safety with Latham Thomas

In this episode of Ready to Exhale, Katara is joined by Latham Thomas—author, educator, and founder of Mama Glow—whose work is reshaping how we understand birth, postpartum care, and the well-being of mothers and babies. Together, they explore what it means to build systems where Black women are not only heard, but truly safe. Because too often, safety isn’t given—it’s something Black women are forced to fight for. As Latham shares, “It’s actually demanding our strength to advocate… because systems refuse to create circumstances where you’re safe. That is a violation of human rights.” This conversation is both grounding and urgent—a reminder of what care should feel like, and what Black women have always deserved. To learn more about Latham and her work, visit: https://mamaglow.com/ [https://mamaglow.com/] https://mamaglowfoundation.org/ [https://mamaglowfoundation.org/]

Black Mental WEALTH with Dr. Raquel Martin

In this episode of Ready to Exhale, Katara McCarty sits down with Dr. Raquel Martin, psychologist, educator, and thought leader in Black mental health and liberation psychology. Together they explore what it means to cultivate “Black mental wealth,” how our mental health is shaped by the world around us, and why community care is essential to our well-being. This conversation invites us to think deeper about healing, community, and the ways we can support our mental and emotional well-being as Black women. Check out Dr Martin and her offerings here https://www.raquelmartinphd.com/ [https://www.raquelmartinphd.com/]

A Gentle Pause Before the Next Season with Katara

In our final episode of Ready to Exhale for the year, Katara sits with you for a short solo reflection to gently close this season of conversation and care. This episode is a moment of gratitude for every listener and for each of the incredible women who joined her throughout the year. In this closing reflection, Katara shares what this year has held, what we are carrying forward, and offers an invitation to move into the next season with intention, softness, and breath.

A Two-Part Conversation with Dr. Gail Parker: Part 2

We’re honored to welcome back Dr. Gail Parker to the Ready to Exhale podcast for a powerful two-part conversation. Together, we explore what it means to care for our mental health before reaching the breaking point and how daily practices can help us stay grounded and whole, especially in a year where over 300,000 Black women are unemployed and 45% of Black Women voters say their mental health has worsened this year. (according to The Highland Project Poll).  In these episodes, Katara and Dr. Parker reflect on a recent event they co-hosted and a deeply moving moment standing at the river, a place Dr. Parker described as both boundary and horizon. Their conversation invites us to consider how that same duality lives within us today: the limits we honor and the possibilities we continue to reach for. Tune in to both parts of this soul-nourishing dialogue on Ready to Exhale, available now.