This episode of the Heal Shit podcast may be triggering for some as it addresses suicidal ideologies. Joined by Cookie Gonsalves of Ladies of the Phoenix, Shanta and Tiffany discuss Cookie's mental health challenges last year which led to her attempted suicide.

As we dig into Mental Health Awareness month, this episode addresses motherhood, trauma, wellness and a few other aspects of mental health we feel are important to discuss.

We will be meeting this Thursday on IG live to discuss this episode and answer your questions live at 8:30pm EST/ 7:30pm CST. Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @healshitpodcast or email your thoughts to [email protected]

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK, or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also visit the Suicide Prevention Lifeline for additional resources at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Tiff & Tay

Have you ever had to have a difficult conversation but just didn't know how? Are you avoiding that difficult conversation right now for fear of the fallout? Keep it real...We have all been there!

We understand that healing is going to eventually bring us to a place where we have to bite the bullet and have conversations we really don't want to have but they're hella necessary and that is the reason for this episode. So...we are going to tell you why you need to have the conversation, what not having the conversation does and then HOW to have that conversation you've been dreading.

After you listen, take your notes and meet us over on the Heal Shit podcast page for a live discussion on the episode where you can share your thoughts, ask questions and even take part in the discussion. We call that convo So What Had Happened Was #SWHHW and it goes down every Thursday at 7:30pm CST/ 8:30pm EST.

You ready to heal shit???

Tiff & Tay

This episode might step on a few toes.

The ladies are back with a new episode and this time they are discussing the need to become your own person after you've been raised and/or socialized to think and behave a certain way. This episode might be triggering because it is going to challenge you to start thinking about things you've been socialized to see, believe and accept as normal and some of these things might be things you've always known or believed.

This episode addresses trauma bonding, building healthy friendships and assessing your family dynamic, to include the relationship you might have with your parents. Y'all, this episode is good and it is definitely an episode we will need to unpack this Thursday during our live Instagram discussion called So What Had Happened Was at 7:30pm CST/8:30pm EST.

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Email us at [email protected] or slide in our DM's. 

Can't wait to catch up!

Tiff & Tay

April is National Stress Awareness month and has been since 1992. Sponsored by The Health Resource Network (HRN), a non-profit health education organization, Stress Awareness Month is a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress, successful coping strategies, and harmful misconceptions about stress that are prevalent in our society.

During the episode, Shanta and Tiffany explain the difference between good and bad stress, discuss ways to eliminate stress and if you have to deal with stress, provide tips on managing stress.

Join the ladies on the Heal Shit podcast page on IG throughout the week as they go a little deeper and the ladies will also be available to answer your questions live and discuss the episode this Thursday at 7:30pm CST/ 8:30pm EST on IG live. You can also email your questions to us by sending your messages to [email protected].

Thanks so much for your support!

Tiff & Tay

A very necessary element of any healing journey is boundaries and today, Shanta and Tiffany discuss them- the different kinds, what they look like and how to start setting some in your own life. Boundaries, as defined by Berkeley are the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships. Boundaries help each person figure out where one person ends and the other begins and help to define what you are comfortable with and how you would like to be treated by others.

Shanta and Tiffany talk about some of their own personal boundaries as well as how those boundaries are helping to regulate their personal stress, just in time for National Stress Awareness Month. A recommended reading on the topic is Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab.

Don't forget to follow the Heal Shit podcast on IG @healshitpodcast and join the ladies every Thursday at 8:30pm EST as the unpack the podcast episode and answer your questions live. You can also email your questions to [email protected]

Thank you for rocking with the platform!

Tiff & Tay and the Heal Shit podcast team

You asked and we answered! 

This episode gives you our feelings on women's empowerment along with ways to identify when you're actually being empowered versus when you're not getting the love you deserve. We also talk a little about female centered friendships, managing expectations and how to connect with the right people.

We will also be discussing this episode Thursday at 8:30pm EST on our IG page live via @healshitpodcast. All you have to do is tune in! We hope you crush your week.

Tiff & Tay

Okay- So we discussed this topic on the Heal Shit podcast page live last Thursday during So What Had Happened Was (link to convo: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMlP2UepBG8/ ) then we had some time to think about it and we wanted to come back to the table to continue the conversation. We have feelings on the topic for sure...along with the situation involving Sharon Osbourne and we wanted to make sure we shared those thoughts with all of the community, in case you're not following us on Instagram. **side eye from Tiff & Tay**

Some of our followers weren't aware of either situation so we have included the links for reference.

Sharon Osbourne Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMnUTWEpHPC/

Kirk Franklin Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMnFc2oA8gD/

We believe there is room for reconciliation and/or restoration but...Listen to the episode! Oh, and share your thoughts after you've had the chance to hear it. And if you're not following us on social media- WHY? On IG we are @healshitpodcast

#parentalabuse #kirkfranklin #therapy #healing #parenting #sharonosbourne #workplacetrauma #diversityandinclusion

Tiff & Tay

Sis...Sometimes it feels like you're spinning your wheels but you're not moving. WE GET IT! This bonus episode is just a reminder that you've got it, you've always had it and IT WILL ALL WORK OUT. It's our note to ourselves we are low key sharing with you because we know you feel us.

Keep going!

Tiff & Tay

On this episode of the Heal Shit podcast, Shanta and Tiffany talk about the lies they've been told- whether it was lies from other people, which caused self doubt, or lies they've told themselves, which could have caused self destruction. The ladies talk about narratives that have been downloaded on them as well as ways they identified those narratives and how they replaced those narratives with the truth. It's a great episode to help you start challenging some of your inner thoughts.

After you've heard the episode, Tiff and Tay would love to discuss it with you on IG Live Thursdays during So What Had Happened Was #SWHHW at 8:30pm EST. This is a weekly segment hosted by Shanta and Tiffany and they dive into current events, pop culture and the week's podcast episode, plus answer your questions right there on the spot. They also bring guests on to talk about the topic with them and their community! It's an entire mood.

If you have a question but don't want to join the live, you can DM the Heal Shit podcast page at @healshitpodcast on IG or you can email [email protected]

Thank you for being the dopest part of our community and for healing with us!

Tiff & Tay and the Heal Shit podcast team

In this episode of the Heal Shit podcast, Shanta and Tiffany briefly talk about their experiences with workplace trauma as Black women in professional work spaces. They dive into microaggressions, macroaggressions, John Henryism, Responsibility Bias and so much more. They even share tips and tricks on navigating the nonsense you can use today.

The book referenced in the episode comes from Minda Harts entitled The Memo. To purchase your copy, click the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Memo-Women-Color-Secure-Table-ebook/dp/B07L2WRVSW

They will be discussing this episode Thursday, 3/11/21 at 8:30pm EST live on the Heal Shit podcast Instagram page. To be directed to the page, click the link :https://www.instagram.com/healshitpodcast/

You can also email your questions to [email protected]

We can't wait to hear from you!

Tiff & Tay and the Heal Shit Podcast team