What Is Sacred Quiet?

Sacred quiet isn't just silence. It's a return to yourself. In this opening episode of Season 3, Dr. Benita Thornhill shares how sacred quiet softens the nervous system, interrupts survival mode, and invites you to practice presence without performance.

In this episode:

• Why so many Black women live in constant vigilance and why it's adaptation, not weakness

• How survival can disguise itself as success

• Why strength without softness leads to shutdown

• A simple 5-minute practice for grounding and rest

Whether you've been here since the first pour or this is your first sip, you belong here.

🎧 Listen now and begin your practice of sacred quiet.

If today's episode spoke to you, and you would like to go deeper:

Grab your copy of Sacred Quiet: How Mindfulness Helps Black Women Heal

Don't forget the companion workbook: Becoming Who You Already Are: The Sacred Quiet Healing Pathways Workbook: Mindfulness practices, reflection prompts, and embodied tools for returning to yourself

Welcome to Season 3 of The Lemonade Chat! The space where we sip slow, speak truth, and turn life's tart moments into something sweet. In this short intro, I'm sharing what's ahead this season: the themes we'll explore, the stories that will unfold, and the ways we'll lean deeper into rest, resilience, and renewal together.

This year, The Lemonade Chat is about listening between the lines, honoring the wisdom in our lived experiences, and creating space for honest, heart-centered conversations. Whether you've been with me since the first pour or this is your very first sip, you belong here.

✨ In this episode:

• Season 3's focus and intentions

• How these conversations can support your healing journey

• Your invitation to Sacred Quiet

Pull up a chair, pour your cup, and let's get into it. 🍋💛

If today's episode spoke to you, and you would like to go deeper:

Grab your copy of Sacred Quiet: How Mindfulness Helps Black Women Heal

Don't forget the companion workbook: Becoming Who You Already Are: The Sacred Quiet Healing Pathways Workbook: Mindfulness practices, reflection prompts, and embodied tools for returning to yourself

Benita Thornhill, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology chats about entrepreneurship with featured guest, Hope Greenleaf. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Hope is the owner of Tunes 4 Tots. Today, Hope discusses how the pandemic is affecting the way individuals set goals and define success. She also shares 3 pieces of advice she believes is paramount for success.

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Benita Thornhill, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology as she welcomes featured guest, Hope Greenleaf for part 1 of a 2 part series. Hope is an entrepreneur and owner of Tunes 4 Tots. Today on the podcast, Hope shares how mindset, mentors, silencing the inner critic and learning how to pivot has helped her to crush the imposter syndrome and move forward to creating a successful and thriving business. Download the Jasper Lite app available on IOS or Google Play and never miss an episode of the Lemonade Chat Podcast.

Benita Thornhill, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology discusses the importance of self-care over the next several days and shares 5 simple strategies to help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression before, during and after the upcoming Presidential election. Learn what to include in an emotional first aid kit and why you should watch Guy Winch's TED Talk on Emotional First Aid.

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Benita Thornhill, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology explores how to find inspiration and motivation to be the beat version of yourself during the pandemic. During this informal episode, Benita shares a few of the ways she finds inspiration.

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Join host, Benita Thornhill, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology as she discusses building your life around your business with Britney Gardner a Brand Strategist and host of the Know Like and Trust Show podcast. She also manages a successful business on a 15 hr workweek. Today, Brittney shares how she sets her priorities, keeps firm boundaries and grows her business around her life. Learn how she lives her life by choice and not default and why reflection, flexibility and clarity are essential for business stability and growth. Transform your cellphone into a wellness portal and never miss an episode of The Lemonade Chat Podcast. Download the Jasper Lite App available on IOS and Google Play.

Join host Benita Thornhill, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology as she welcomes this weeks's guest Terra Ross. Terra Ross is a Certified Professional Coach who is passionate about helping women achieve their goals. She is also a Licensed Cosmetology Instructor and Master Stylist. Today on the podcast, Terra shares her journey filled with growth and opportunities as a young mother and wife of a Marine. She shares how these opportunites lead her to finding her authentic voice and why she is determined to help other women find their voice and live their best life. To obtain the resource discussed in today's segment, please go to www.claritycentrva.com, click on Clarity Academy and download Terra's tip sheet.

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Join host, Benita Thornhill, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology as she discusses the power of stories and what to look forward to on The Lemonade Chat Podcast during September.

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This week on the podcast, Benita Thornhill, MA, LPC and Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology discusses insecurity. Listen as Benita discusses 7 strategies to prevent the negative impact insecurities can have on creating a life you enjoy living.

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