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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelley discusses how to transition from restlessness to deep, restorative rest. She emphasizes the importance of different types of rest beyond sleep and explores the seven types of rest: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, sensory, and creative. Kelley shares personal insights about her struggles with rest and offers practical tips for incorporating deep rest into daily life. 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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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, Kelley explores the importance of opting out of distraction and embracing stillness as a form of self-care. She discusses how the modern world bombards us with endless notifications and overstimulation, leading to exhaustion and a diminished ability to focus. Kelley shares insights on why we struggle with stillness, including our addiction to stimulation, fear of missing out (FOMO), discomfort with silence, and the societal conditioning to be overly productive. 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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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley discusses the importance of prioritizing rest and setting boundaries to protect one's peace. Kelley addresses common issues such as people-pleasing and overextending oneself, particularly among black women. She explains how saying no can protect the things that truly matter and offers practical tools for setting boundaries, including the 24-hour rule and clear communication strategies. 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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