SOULCARE 7: NAIYLAH WARREN

From Chaka Khan to sacred affirmations, the Real therapist opens up about what keeps her soul-full.

– KEYS SOULCARE

For lightworker Naiylah “Nai” Warren, venturing into the field of mental health as a licensed marriage and family therapist at Real meant taking extra care of herself. As Nai navigates cultivating safer spaces for others, she’s sharing how she creates restorative practices for her own self-care. Discover her secrets to finding balance, seeking beauty, and staying inspired in our rapid-fire Soulcare 7.

Your favorite daily ritual that’s just for you?

Burning herbs like cedar, sage, or sweetgrass; making my bed; and my skincare routine.

Your dream for the future?

A world where people are able to consciously access the divine parts of themselves. I think there is nothing more important than that aspect of human life.

Your favorite part about yourself?

The capacity I have to hold space for others, my kindness, and my dark humor.

How do you take a moment for yourself?

I like to sit or lay on the floor and close my eyes to give myself a moment to slow down and ground. I also like going on really long walks throughout my neighborhood or watching romantic comedies.

Your personal mantra of the moment?

Whenever I feel myself getting overwhelmed or stressed, I remind myself I am navigating these spaces with spiritual assistance.I often tell myself, “You’re not doing this alone.”

What music, book, and/or podcast are you vibing to?

I have Masego on repeat most days, some oldies like Chaka Khan’s “I Know You, I Live You,” and ambient rain sounds for bedtime. I also just started listening back to “Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday” podcast; I fell off really hard, but I’m back. Reading as a hobby was taken by COVID-19 and it has not returned, still waiting on that to come back lol.