In this first episode of Beneath the Cape, Dr. Tye sits down with Taresa, a psychiatric nurse practitioner whose tale of early trauma, perseverance, and reinvention will tug on your heartstrings. Taresa tells us about the strength she had to find after her mother passed away when she was young—and how she's now learning to soften, nurture herself, and release the need to always be "strong." This conversation is a tender invitation for every Black woman who has ever felt like she had to hold it all on her own.

Key Takeaways

* The extended shadow of early sorrow—and the strength it engenders

* How the Superwoman Complex manifests itself in high-achieving Black women

* Why self-care is a radical, healing act

* The necessity to unlearn "strength at all costs License to choose softness guilt-free

Want to Go Deeper?

Download the free companion worksheet:

What Happens When I Put Down the Cape?

This reflection tool is designed to help you explore how the Superwoman cape has shaped your story—and what freedom, softness, and real strength look like when you choose to lay it down.

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