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Nurturing Your Inner Child: The Importance of Adult Play Mar 21, 2023

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Can you recall the last time you made time to play? Carving out time to intentionally play and be curious is not only necessary but mandatory! If you’re ready to release the idea of nonstop work and instead embrace creativity & joy, today’s episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: The importance of understanding your play personality and what type of activities you’ll enjoy Why people of all ages require play to live healthy lives How to balance your full schedule and still make time for play And much more This week’s gem: Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart Brown with Christopher Vaughan Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Write It Down & Make It Plain: How to Heal Through Journaling Mar 14, 2023

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Did you know there are health benefits to keeping a journal? Journaling has consistently proven to have positive effects on our physical and mental health. If you’re interested in learning how to experience healing through a journaling practice, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: How to improve mindfulness, manage stress and anxiety through writing Ways to implement a journaling practice which works best for your individual needs Why we were initially apprehensive of keeping a journal And much more This week’s gem: Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Join us on our She Connects: Unlocking Sister Retreat here. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is It Time to Break-Up with Your Therapist?: How to Optimize Your Therapy Journey with Minaa B. Mar 07, 2023

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Welcome to our new series, “Coming Home to Yourself.” This month our focus is exploring ways we can continue delving into who we are and what makes us feel whole. What’s your experience with therapy? Are you locked in with a therapist you see regularly? Have you considered beginning your therapy journey but don’t know where to begin? This week we’re joined by LMSW Minaa B.to examine how to approach and re-evaluate the relationship with your therapist so you get the most of it! In this episode we discuss: What we need to be clear about before starting a therapy journey. Green and red flags to consider when connecting with a therapist. When and how to end the relationship with your therapist when you are no longer getting what you need. And much more Connect with Minaa B This week’s gem: “The Only Place You Need to be is Here” (Guided Meditation) Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Join us on our She Connects: Unlocking Sister Retreat here. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is Your Mindset Keeping You Broke?: How to Create a Healthy Relationship with Money with Lauren Simmons Feb 28, 2023

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What is your relationship with money? Are you a big spender? Doomsday saver? Maybe a bit of both?? If you want to explore your money personality and better understand your spending habits, this episode is for you! Today we’re joined by history-making New York Stock Exchange stock trader Lauren Simmons to discuss all things financial wellness. In this episode we discuss: How our relationship with money is established Ways to transform your relationship with money and develop better financial habits How to start investing and making your money work for you And much more! Take the Money Personality Quiz Connect with Lauren Simmons This week’s gem: The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Join us on our She Connects: Unlocking Sister Retreat here. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Choose Your Love Story: How to Curate Your Relationships with Grace Byers and Shoniqua Shandai Feb 21, 2023

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What do you need in order to be vulnerable and feel safe within a friendship? Today, we’re joined by part of the cast of Harlem, Grace Byers and Shoniqua Shandai, to discuss the power of choosing our love stories and how to curate our romantic and platonic relationships. In this episode we discuss: Reasons why we’re not always vulnerable in our friendship How to create a safe space for vulnerability and deeper intimacy to flourish Ways to avoid self sabotaging your relationships And much more! Be sure to check out Harlem streaming on Amazon Prime right now! This week’s gem: Jazz in the Background (Spotify Playlist) Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Join us on our She Connects: Unlocking Sister Retreat here. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What Does Your Clothing Say About You?: How to Curate Your Personal Style with The Kontent Queens Feb 14, 2023

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Is your wardrobe dying for a lil tlc? Do you wish you were more stylish but don’t know how to start creating looks that feel authentic and fashionable? If you too are tired of gazing into your closet and being disappointed with what you see, today’s episode is for you! This week we’re joined by The Kontent Queens, Kia Marie and Vic Styles to chat all things personal style and fashion. In this episode we discuss: How to embrace your authenticity to avoid following fashion trends Ways to practically start revamping your wardrobe and start expressing your creativity Strategies for shopping sustainably And much more This week’s gem: Zeopatra (Fashion TikTok Account) Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Join us on our She Connects: Unlocking Sister Retreat here. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to Curate Your Timeline: Understanding the Power of Social Influence Feb 07, 2023

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Welcome to our new series, “Curate Your Life.” This month we’re chatting about ways to jump back into the driver seat of our own lives and make the most of our experiences through intentional decisions and practices! Have you ever considered what makes you drive the make and model car that you drive? Or, wear the style of clothing you wear? Is it sheer desire and if so, where does that desire stem from? Although you might believe your wants, thoughts and beliefs come solely from you, the truth is they don’t. *Social influence has entered the chat* In this episode we discuss: How social influence works and the reason we don’t believe it’s ever happening to us Ways to explore our own curiosity and become more conscious of what is influencing us And much more! This week’s gem: Invisible Influence: The Invisible Force That Shapes Behavior by Jonah Berger Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Join us on our She Connects: Unlocking Sister Retreat here. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Exploring Possibilities: Learn to Take More Risks and Thrive Jan 31, 2023

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When was the last time you allowed yourself to take a risk? Many of us avoid taking risks out of fear and not doing so is hindering our ability to get the most out of life. If you’re ready to reframe your relationship with failure and learn to take more risks, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: How to redefine failure Understanding all risks aren’t reckless Ways to calculate and evaluate the risk you want to take And much more This week’s gem: Choose Possibility: Take Risks and Thrive (Even When You Fail) Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Join us on our She Connects: Unlocking Sister Retreat here. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Overcoming Overwhelm Freeze: How to Get Unstuck When You Can’t Get Started Jan 24, 2023

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Have you ever struggled to start a task because you were waiting for the perfect moment to begin? We hate to be the bearers of bad news but that moment doesn’t exist! If you’ve ever found yourself stuck before you even get started, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: Reasons you could be experiencing overwhelm freeze How to explore why you're avoiding getting started Ways to work through overwhelm freeze and get things done And much more! This week’s gem: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Join us on our She Connects: Unlocking Sister Retreat here. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Talk to You Nice: The Power of Self-Affirmation with Toni Jones Jan 17, 2023

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How many times have you caught yourself deep into a negative self-talk bag? Or, realizing you’re being your own worst critic? We’ve all been there before but we’re putting a stop to that in 2023. If you need a lil reminder of how magical you are, this episode is for you! This week we’re joined by Affirmation Musician, Toni Jones to chat about the power of positive self-talk and how this practice has changed her life. In this episode we discuss: How to affirm yourself if you’re struggling with low self-worth The importance of grace and honesty within an affirmation practice Ways to create affirmations that are powerful and impactful And much more! This week’s gem: Affirmations for the Grown Ass Woman by Toni Jones Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Join us on our She Connects: Unlocking Sister Retreat here. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Connect with us: Instagram Website Twitter Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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