The Black Mother Wound Podcast
Welcome to The Black Mother Wound podcast where we dig deep into the unique challenges faced by Black women in their relationships with their mothers. Join us every week as we embark on an honest, vulnerable, and nurturing journey toward embracing, understanding and healing, and embracing our inner little girl.
In a world that often tries to silence our voices, this podcast is a safe space where we unpack the complexities of our relationships with the women who raised us. We confront the reality of toxic dynamics and the profound impact they have had on our lives. But we don't stop there; we're committed to unraveling the threads of generational trauma and weaving new narratives of strength, resilience, and self-love.
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The Black Mother Wound Podcast
Ep 069: Where I Am on My Healing Journey
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Healing from a mother wound really starts with taking care of yourself first. Think about your relationship with yourself like a bank account, you’ve got to make more deposits than withdrawals. Every little thing counts: setting boundaries, saying no when you need to, or just resting when you’re tired.
Setting boundaries isn’t about being mean. It’s about protecting your energy. And it’s totally okay if some people get upset or if some relationships change. Your well-being has to come first.
Please stop abandoning yourself for others. Check in with what you really need, even if it’s something small. When you appreciate yourself and show some patience, you’re teaching your heart that it’s okay to be kind to you.
And remember, safety isn’t something you wait for from outside, it comes from within. Keep reminding yourself you’re okay, even when things feel uncertain. Life doesn’t have to happen on your schedule, and that’s perfectly fine.
Take care of you. You deserve it.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on where I really am in my healing journey and how much intention it takes to choose yourself every single day. We get into what it looks like to stop pouring into people who don’t pour back, how boundaries protect your peace, and why standing ten toes down for yourself is the real glow up. I also talk about the quiet wins, the confidence, the clarity, and the freedom that start showing up when you do the work. Tune in and let’s talk about choosing you first, trusting your voice, and making emotional deposits that actually pay off.
Topics Covered:
(00:00:00) Episode Snippet
(00:00:21) Welcome to the Black Mother Wound podcast
(00:03:06) Make daily deposits into your own life first
(00:07:22) Boundaries are a form of self-investment
(00:08:08) Stop self-abandoning
(00:11:09) Be patient with your process
(00:12:19) Speak up
(00:16:04) Communicate with clarity and strength
(00:17:14) Assuring yourself that you are safe
(00:18:25) Accept your limitations without guilt
(00:21:00) Care less about being liked
(00:24:42) Embrace what makes you unique
(00:26:15) You don’t owe anyone anything
(00:27:21) Be more playful, relaxed, and free
(00:28:32) Make decisions without second-guessing
(00:32:15) Invest fully in your own healing
(00:33:50) Don’t delay your dividends
Key Takeaways:
"I am not taking any advice from people who don't have what I want in life."
"Accepting my limitations is a part of my healing."
DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist, medical doctor, or health care professional and my services do not replace the care of psychologists, doctors or other healthcare professionals. All opinions expressed here are my own. If you feel you are in any danger of harming yourself please call 911. I am not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. All opinions are my own and based on my personal lived experience.
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