The Soft Life with Saddie Baddies

how Black women deal with anxiety, workplace stress and overcoming perfectionism with Dr. Alicia Hodge

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ready for a mini therapy sesh baddies?

in this episode of The Soft Life, Dr. Alicia Hodge shares her origin story and educational background in psychology. She discusses the creation of her business, ‘Slay Your Anxiety’, and the intention behind creating this safe space. We also dive into:

  • the difference between anxiety and stress
  • what cognitive distortions are (aka filtered thinking styles), and how neurodivergent baddies can navigate these thought patterns with softness
  • how Black women often face additional barriers to mental health care due to the intersectionality of race, class and gender
  • how anxiety in the workplace can manifest as perfectionism, overachievement, and hypervigilance and more
  • why creating a safe space for mental health and addressing misconceptions about anxiety are crucial for supporting Black women's mental well-being

    • timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction and Origin Story 05:12 Educational Background and Career Journey 08:28 Creating Slay Your Anxiety 10:47 Creating a Safe Space for Mental Health 14:09 Understanding Anxiety and Stress 17:35 Exploring Cognitive Distortions 20:23 Misconceptions about Anxiety in Black Women 22:04 Anxiety in the Workplace

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    • CREDITS

    host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH

    produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH

    audio by: Eduay Peña

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