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ADHD in Adulthood: Exploring Neurodivergence with Dr. Chanda May 30, 2023

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If your FYP is anything like ours, you’ve likely noticed an increasing amount of awareness around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adult women. Because of the diagnosis gap between boys and girls, women typically live undiagnosed with ADHD and later in life begin to discover differences between themselves and others. Today we’re joined by Psychologist Dr. Chanda to get the scoop on ADHD. Whether you’ve been properly diagnosed as neurodivergent, suspect you’re “neuro-spicy” or looking for more insight on ADHD, today's episode will jumpstart your understanding from a credible expert homegril! In this episode we discuss: Common and uncommon symptoms of ADHD and how women go misdiagnosed To what degree self-diagnosing is appropriate and when to seek professional assistance for a formal diagnosis. How to discuss being diagnosed (or suspecting) with your friends + family And much more! Connect with Dr. Chanda This week’s gem: Good Mom’s Guide to Making Bad Choices by Jamilah Mapp & Erica Dickerson 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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Watch Your Mouth: How Therapy Speak is Affecting Your Relationships May 23, 2023

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“Who taught ya’ll gaslighting and narcissist and all that?” -Saucy Santana Therapy speak– prescriptive language describing certain psychological concepts and behaviors– has made its way out of our therapy sessions and into our everyday conversations and it’s causing more harm than you think. If you find yourself throwing around terms like triggered, trauma bond and gaslight like it’s nobody’s business- today’s episode is for you! In this episode we: Discuss the pros and cons of therapy speak in our everyday lives Provide insight on commonly misused mental health terminology vs their actual meaning Share our personal experience with therapy speak usage in our romantic relationships And much more! This week’s gem: The Meaning of Mariah by Mariah Carey (Audible) 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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The Toll of Loneliness on Black Women with Davia Roberts, LPC May 16, 2023

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Do you find yourself desiring meaningful connections with others but lacking close relationships? Have you recently relocated and now find yourself away from the people who mean the most to you? Perhaps you have lots of social contact but don’t feel understood or cared for by the people around you? If you’ve been struggling with feelings of loneliness today’s episode is for you! In this episode we: Discuss how to free ourselves from the stigma/shame associated with feeling lonely Explain ways to rediscover and value the importance of community Explore how our conditioning as Black women can contribute to the amount of loneliness we feel And much more! Connect with Davia Roberts This week’s gem: The Workout App (Workout Planner and Trainer) 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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Why You Need to Embrace Your Emotions: Exploring Experiential Avoidance May 09, 2023

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What is your relationship with your emotions? Do you allow yourself space to sit with uncomfortable feelings or do you try finding the quickest solution to avoid tough experiences? If you’ve been struggling to appropriately deal with unwanted thoughts, emotions and memories, today’s episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: What experiential avoidance is and the impact it has on our lives Learning to art of acceptance to resolve experiential avoidance And much more! Calling all LA homegirls! Register to join us for a hot girl hike at the Griffith Park Hiking Trail on Saturday, May 13th at 9am! 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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How to Get Over Disappointment May 02, 2023

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We’re back and ready to dive into all things mental health this month! Can we be honest y’all? We’ve been feeling the feels after recent setbacks. We’re realizing we aren’t quite where we thought we’d be in life by now and it has been difficult af! Facing the reality of our expectations not being met has us dealing with disappointment and today we want to talk about it. In this episode we discuss: The three main causes of disappointment How to ride the disappointment wave until it passes Ways to shift your perspective when your expectations aren’t met And much more! Calling all LA homegirls! Register to join us for a hot girl hike at the Griffith Park Hiking Trail on Saturday, May 13th at 9am! 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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Rewind: How To Stop Idealizing Your Relationships Apr 25, 2023

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We’re still taking some much needed time away but will be back May 2nd with a brand new series! In the meantime, enjoy this rewind episode from January 2022. We’re all guilty of it… We meet someone and they seem perfect, right? Or, we meet someone and they’re a little less than perfect so we MAKE them perfect in our minds by idealizing their less desirable characteristics. News flash, y'all…the idealized version of someone is NOT who that person actually is! In this episode we discuss: Our personal experiences with romantic idealization Why we place others on a pedestal and avoid red flags Ways to avoid idealizing your relationships in efforts to move towards healthier patterns And much more! 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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Rewind: Unlocking Sisterhood: Cultivating Deeper Bonds with Friendship Expert Apr 18, 2023

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We’re still taking some much needed time away but will be back May 2nd with a brand new series! In the meantime, enjoy this rewind episode from January 2022. This week we’re joined by Friendship Expert, Danielle Jackson. Danielle is a certified women’s coach who has studied the complexities of female friendships alongside world renowned therapists and psychologists; and this week she’s helping us get deep into our friendship bag! With Danielle’s help, we discuss the art of making new friends, ways to avoid self-sabotaging potential friendships, how to differentiate between a real homegirl and a faux friend and much more! Follow Danielle: www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson www.instagram.com/friendforward www.daniellebayardjackson.com 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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How to Lay-Off Proof Your Career with Phoebe Gavin Apr 11, 2023

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Let’s face it, lay-offs within the workforce are a real thing. In fact, 40% of Americans have been laid off or terminated from a job at least once. Today, we’re joined by Career and Leadership Coach Phoebe Gavin to discuss what happens after the lay-off. If you’re looking for innovative ways to lay-off proof your career, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: How to leverage previous work experience and make your skill sets transferable for new career opportunities. Ways to manage the mental and emotional toll of losing a job Understanding when you can benefit from investing in a career coach And much more! Connect with Phoebe Gavin 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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Black Women Are the Blueprint with Brooklyn R. White Apr 04, 2023

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Are you aware of how much Black women influence just about everything?? Today we’re joined by Essence Features Editor Brooklyn R. White to answer the question it seems like no one is asking us, how does it feel to be the blueprint, sis? In this episode we discuss: How The BGB has personally influenced the podcasting space Why it’s so important for Brooklyn to champion and celebrate Black women through her journalism Where to begin if you’re interested in learning more about Black women’s impact on pop culture And much more! Connect with Brooklyn R. White 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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Waiting to Exhale: The Power of Breathwork with Dominiece Clifton Mar 28, 2023

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This is your gentle reminder to stop and breathe. Today we’re joined by Dominiece Clifton, founder of Move and Still to chat about the power of breathwork. Breathwork is intentional focused breathing which helps to manage stress, anxiety, release trauma and deepen our self awareness. If you’re anything like us and have been waiting to exhale, today’s episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: How to use breathwork as a tool to come back home to yourself Using a breathwork practice to deepen your self-esteem, self-love and confidence Ways to overcome self-consciousness and embrace your emotions during group somatic experiences And much more This week’s gem: 10 Under 10 Guide Black Girls Breathing @blackgirlsbreathing Insight Timer (mindfulness app) 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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