Black Girl, Love Well
Episodes
55 episodes
055: I'm a Little Scared Too
It's National Poetry Month! I am so excited to share a series of Black Girl Poems by yours truly! Art is an important medium for human growth and processing! As these poems post each week, I hope you'll see yourself somewhere in the...
054: Black Girl Poetry Series The Parting Gift
It's National Poetry Month! I am so excited to share a series of Black Girl Poems by yours truly! Art is an important medium for human growth and processing! As these poems post each week, I hope you'll see yourself somewhere in the...
053: Black Girl Poetry Series I Want More
It's National Poetry Month! I am so excited to share a series of Black Girl Poems by yours truly! Art is an important medium for human growth and processing! As these poems post each week, I hope you'll see yourself somewhere in the...
052: My Money and Me Part Two
Money can be a touchy topic between couples as well as just for us personally. Our money story contributes greatly to how we experience and interact with money as well as how we interact with others concerning money. Join me and Raquel Mack, of...
051: My Money and Me
Money can be a touchy topic between couples as well as just for us personally. Our money story contributes greatly to how we experience and interact with money as well as how we interact with others concerning money. Join me and Raquel Mack, ...
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050: Ms. Perfect, Bendy Girl, and the Invisible Woman
Sometimes Black girls show up as superwomen, but this can look different for each of us. You might people-please, while I make myself small so others will have space. Or maybe you show up perfectly, unable to tolerate imperfection. Whichever it...
049: Me and All My Parts
Ever have the experience where part of you feels one way and another part of you feels differently? Well, that's because we are complex and multifaceted beings. The question is, how can we make sense of our lives when we feel pulled in differen...
048: Not Enough Room for You, Me, and My Trauma
Collective and historical trauma is one thing, but what about personal trauma? How does personal trauma affect my relationships? Could trauma be at play for some of the communication breakdowns, emotional meltdowns, self-sabotage, or avoidant b...
047: The Truth Is
Happy Women's History Month!! I wrote the piece contained in this episode to highlight and explore the dualities we often experience as women; the worries and anxious thoughts that threaten to take us off course if left unchecked, the traumas t...
046: Anxiety about Anxiety
On the heels of exploring attachment styles in episode 45, let's look at how anxiety can derail our ability to love and be loved well. I don't know about you, but sometimes I am anxious about how anxiety will impact my relationships, and I just...
045: Can You Write Something for Me?
In honor of Black History Month and Love Day, today's episode is a poem entitled Can You Write Something for Me? Often, black girls are portrayed in ways that feel alien to us. This poem encapsulates the idea that we get to decide what is writt...
044: Shall We Dance: Why We May Have Chosen Our Partner and the Dance We Do
Have you ever wondered what goes into how we choose our life partner? Was it just his eyes or his sense of humor? Well, his attachment style and yours certainly played a role. Join me on today's episode to explore what your attachment style may...
043: Collateral Damage (Part 3)
So often, we have issues within our families or couple relationships that feel as if they are beyond us. Where are they coming from? The issues may be linked to collective trauma. The ways we show up in Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC) ...
042: Collateral Damage Part Two
So often, we have issues within our families or couple relationships that feel as if they are beyond us. Where are they coming from? The issues may be linked to collective trauma. The ways we show up in Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC) ...
041: Collateral Damage The Impact of Collective Trauma
So often, we have issues within our families or couple relationships that feel as if they are beyond us. Where are they coming from? The issues may be linked to collective trauma. The ways we show up in Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC) ...
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040: Where Was God?
Disclaimer: This episode could be triggering for you if you have experienced trauma.Our relationships with God can be impacted by many things. Today on Black Girl, Love Well, we are exploring how trauma and what we believe about God's role ...
039: My Spirituality Is Mine!
Your relationship with God may be one of the most important relationships in your life, but what if you've experienced hurt in a religious context? Or what if you've been "othered" by folks who claimed to have the corner of the market on spirit...
038: Holiday Survival Tip 6: Lean In
Each week throughout the holidays I am going to be posting quick tips on how you can not just survive the holidays, but how you can thrive during this season. Just one more way I am trying to ensure that as Black girls we are loving and being l...
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037: Holiday Survival Tip 5: Research
Each week throughout the holidays I am going to be posting quick tips on how you can not just survive the holidays, but how you can thrive during this season. Just one more way I am trying to ensure that as Black girls we are loving and being l...
036: Holiday Survival Tip 4: Essential Oils
Each week throughout the holidays I am going to be posting quick tips on how you can not just survive the holidays, but how you can thrive during this season. Just one more way I am trying to ensure that as Black girls we are loving and being l...
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035: Holiday Survival Tip 3: Delegate
Each week throughout the holidays I am going to be posting quick tips on how you can not just survive the holidays, but how you can thrive during this season. Just one more way I am trying to ensure that as Black girls we are loving and being l...
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034: Holiday Survival Tip 2: Distribute the Weight
Each week throughout the holidays I am going to be posting quick tips on how you can not just survive the holidays, but how you can thrive during this season. Just one more way I am trying to ensure that as Black girls we are loving and being l...
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033: Holiday Survival Tip 1: Structure
Each week throughout the holidays I am going to be posting quick tips on how you can not just survive the holidays, but how you can thrive during this season. Just one more way I am trying to ensure that as Black girls we are loving and being l...
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032: Going Home: When Family is Anything But Safe
Our family members have been displaying toxic patterns of behavior for years and we thought this was normal. But our feelings have been telling us it wasn't okay the entire time. Join me for an episode about when toxic family behavior makes it ...
031: In-Laws Comin' to Town??
The holidays are upon us, as I like to say, and with that comes family. In-laws in particular will be rolling into town (or maybe you're going to them) and that could mean friction. Whether you get along with your in-laws or your relationship w...