Black Girl Burnout

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I Am Not a Buffet: Reclaiming Rest & Sovereignty ft. Resmaa Menakem Part 1 Mar 17, 2025

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner welcomes the first male guest, Resmaa Menakem, a renowned therapist and trauma specialist. They discuss the vital topic of rest and its significance for Black women. Resmaa offers insights into racialized trauma, cultural dynamics, and how rest can be a revolutionary act for Black women. The conversation highlights the importance of tending to our bodies and minds, and the necessity of breaking away from urgency culture. Despite some audio quality issues, the richness of the dialogue is maintained, promising an enlightening series over the next three weeks. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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Who Feels Like Rest? Mar 14, 2025

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of evaluating relationships based on how they make you feel — whether they bring rest and nourishment or leave you feeling drained and exhausted. The episode encourages listeners to set boundaries, adjust dynamics, and even eliminate toxic relationships in order to cultivate connections that provide ease, joy, and mutual support. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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Opt Into Boundaries Without Burnout Mar 12, 2025

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of setting boundaries in our relationships without experiencing burnout. Kelley explores why boundaries can feel challenging, the common indicators that boundaries are not effectively set, and how to create healthy and sustainable boundaries. She emphasizes the need for boundaries to be clear, simple, firm but flexible, and energy-preserving. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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Opt Into The Art Of Doing Less In Love Mar 10, 2025

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of doing less in love to cultivate deeper, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships. The BGB podcast focuses on recognizing the signs of overperformance in relationships, including feelings of exhaustion, anxiety, resentment, and fear. Kelley shares her personal journey and provides tips on how to do less in relationships, not just romantic ones but also with family, friends, and community. The episode aligns with the month's theme, 'March into Rest,' and the year-long goal, 'New Year Heals Me'. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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Opt Into Softness As A Strength Mar 07, 2025

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of bringing more softness into relationships and reframing softness as a strength rather than a liability. She dismantles the myth of the 'strong Black woman,' urging listeners to embrace vulnerability, intimacy, and tenderness to create deeper, more fulfilling connections. Kelley shares her personal journey of becoming more cuddly and setting healthy boundaries, emphasizing that softness and strength can coexist. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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Opt Into Love At The Pace Of Peace Mar 05, 2025

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of releasing the sense of urgency in our relationships. She argues that urgency, whether in dating, family dynamics, or friendships, leads to stress, pressure, and emotional exhaustion. Kelley details the negative effects of urgency and promotes a slower, more peaceful approach to love. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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Opt Into Restful Love Mar 03, 2025

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelley introduces a new monthly theme centered on the concept of 'Restful Love’. She challenges traditional notions that equate love with struggle, particularly for Black women, and proposes reframing love as a source of rest and emotional safety. Kelley discusses the prevalence of ‘struggle love’ in the media and social culture as she points out the impact it has on relationships. Today’s episode also previews an amazing upcoming conversation with therapist and trauma specialist, Dr. Resmaa Menakem. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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Opt Into Tenderness Feb 28, 2025

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner welcomes listeners to a space designed for black women to prioritize their needs and find rest. She reflects on the month's theme of healing through rest, emphasizing the importance of tenderness and consideration. Kelley discusses the societal pressures on black women to remain tough and cloaked in armour, while advocating instead for softness and self-care as tools against burnout. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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Let Your Spirit Rest, Opt Out Of Emotional Exhaustion Feb 26, 2025

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of opting into rest for the spirit and giving oneself permission to stop carrying the emotional burdens of others. She emphasizes the invisible nature of emotional exhaustion, particularly for Black women who are often expected to be emotional caregivers. Kelley addresses the harmful effects of over-giving and the myth of the 'strong Black woman' trope. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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Opt Into A Rest Centered Life Feb 24, 2025

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of opting out of the grind and prioritizing a rest-centered life. She touches on themes such as redefining success, creating daily rhythms of rest, and overcoming guilt associated with resting. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.