Brown Girl Self-Care

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5 Things I Wish That I Knew While Battling Depression May 02, 2022

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In this episode I'm sharing five things that I wish I knew years ago when I battled depression. The Mayo Clinic defines depression as a mood disorder that that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Causes of depression include abuse, serious illnesses, personal problems and even genes with women being twice as likely as men to be depressed. (WebMD)

According to Hopkins Medicine, approximately 26% of Americans suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. That is about 1 out of every 4 adults.

My hope is that this episode, and my story, help you or someone you know to understand that if you've ever experienced depression, anxiety, sadness or uncertainty, you are not alone.

Support for our sponsor:

This episode was sponsored by RVL Wellness Co., a small black woman-owned puzzle company located in Charlotte, NC.

RVL Wellness Co. was founded to provide Black women a luxe self-care experience through dedicated quiet time and mindfulness products.

Founder, Brittny Horne, understood the pressure on Black women to be booked and busy without prioritizing their wellness. She started RVL as a reminder to pause and enjoy an intended moment of calm through puzzling.

They're on a mission to elevate both the personal and professional well-being of Black women. Their mindfulness products feature curated collections from Black female artists and reflect the values, dreams, and joy in our life experience. They believe art should be savored and design puzzles to be framed and used as home decor.

Whether you have time for a mini wellness break or a full day for quiet time, they have a range of puzzles for you to bask in your peaceful moment. Renew your energy with their handmade puzzles available in 48, 120, or 300 pieces.

It’s your right to settle in and show love to yourself through intentional downtime. They're here to help you revel in it, piece by piece.

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Dr. Nic Hardy On Caregiver Stress, How Overcompensating Breaks Down Relationships and Why "We Need To Talk" Text Messages Aren't Self-Care Apr 25, 2022

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Hey, Hey!

In this episode of the Brown Girl Self-Care Podcast I'm in conversation with Dr. Nic Hardy, a Licensed Therapist based out of TX whose zone of expertise includes helping us repair and/or grow from our relationships while also addressing challenges we face that are rooted in fear, anxiety and trauma.

His work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, NBC LX, PopSugar Ask.Men, Bustle, PscyhCentral and other national publications. He has also consulted on mental health for several fortune 500 companies. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Houston, where his research focused on relationship satisfaction in Black and minority families.

Today, Nic and I are talking about self-care as it relates to issues including:

Survival mode

Managing tension in relationships where we are the primary caregiver

The importance of not overcompensating in relationships

How to better communicate with your partner in healthier ways so that we aren't sending/reading the dreaded "we need to talk" text message

You can find Nic here:

Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/nichardy_/

Website to book a session -> https://www.nichardy.com/

Twitter -> https://www.twitter.com/nichardycs

If you know that it's your season to take your self-care to the next level, be sure to join my private community on Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/BrownGirlSelfCare

Story Time: I Tried Fixing Myself Because I Thought I Was Broken But Instead I Became Addicted To Self-Help Apr 18, 2022

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I used to believe that self-care (specifically through self-help and personal development) was a cure for how broken, unworthy and damaged I believed myself to be. I was addicted to any and everything self-help but would never take the time to implement anything I learned.

If this sounds like you, I want you to know that you aren't broken. Listen to todays episode and let me know if you can relate to my personal share this week.

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3 Ways To Start Taking Up Space Today Apr 11, 2022

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How can you begin to embody what it means to take up space? As a Black woman who worked in corporate America I can tell you that there were many, many times that I bit my tongue or hid my brilliance and based on conversations I've had, I am not the only one.

How do we embrace our value and begin to take up the space we rightfully deserve? Today I'm sharing three specific ways:

1. Honor your value

2. Own your words

3. Fill the space with your presence

Also, a bonus one is that everything we do doesn't warrant an apology (like I used to believe).

Press play on this episode to listen and be sure to share with someone that needs to hear todays message.

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3 Things To Consider About Haters That Can Change Your Life Apr 04, 2022

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Hey, Hey!

In this episode of the Brown Girl Self-Care Podcast Host Bre Mitchell Is addressing 3 things to consider when it comes to "haters" and also, more importantly, what you should focus on instead of giving your energy to naysayers.

Be sure to share this episode with other Black women that need some encouragement and motivation today to prioritize their wholeness and healing plus don't forget to leave a review on iTunes.

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4 Things Black Women In Corporate America Should Hear Mar 28, 2022

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Hey, Hey!

In today's episode I'm sharing my thoughts on the confirmation hearings and how what Hon. Jackson Brown experienced correlates to Black Women in corporate America.

Make sure to support the podcast by joining me on Patreon at www.patreon.com/browngirlselfcare to get bonus content!

5 Words That No Longer Resonate With Me As A Black Woman Like They Use To Mar 21, 2022

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Hey, hey Beautiful Black Woman!!

Happy Monday and welcome back to the Brown Girl Self-Care Podcast, a show for Black women who are tired of the narrative that wholeness and prioritization are not for us.

On todays episode I'm sharing 5 words with that I now think about in a whole new light when it comes to my wellbeing. These 5 words have been holding me hostage FOR YEARS before I got intentional about putting myself first. Are these words holding you back? Press play on this episode and see for yourself.

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To Carry Less You've Got To Pack Light Mar 14, 2022

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Hey, hey!

In this episode of the podcast Self-Care Coach Bre discusses the importance of "packing light" as well as three indicators that it's time to start letting things go. If you've been feeling stuck or weighed down with old relationships, circumstances, habits or beliefs that no longer serve you, this weeks episode is for you.

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Self-Care Isn't Always Sexy Like The Gram Says It Is Mar 07, 2022

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Hey, hey!

In this weeks episode of the pod I'm talking about the unsexy side of self-care. While there are a lot of people on social media showing you their self-care highlights I want you to understand that self-care isn't always "'pretty" so that you don't get caught up in comparison traps.

I'm also sharing three steps to take that will help you on your self-care journey:

1 - Self-awareness

2 - Get still

3 - Move Forward

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Walking Meditations ARE LIFE Feb 28, 2022

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Hey girl!

Carrying the weight of life can get super heavy, quickly! It's important to get into a habit of moving and being active because you are giving your body and mind permission to release and let go (emotions, things keeping you stuck and stagnant, etc).

In todays episode I'm talking about walking and walking meditations. Have you ever tried this? Press play to hear more.

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