Living Within Stigma

Living Within Stigma

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Living Within Stigma episodes

  • Effects of BBL Culture and Body Dysmorphia

    Welcome to Living Within Stigma! In this week's episode, we talk about the difference between insecurities and body dysmorphia, our personal journeys, today's society, and how we honor our bodies.


    Stay Connected with Us

    Follow @livingwithinstigma on Instagram 

    Sierra’s Socials: @sierratamirin & @sacredbodybeads

    Sydnie’s Socials: @uselessimagination_


    Our Lifelines


    Sydnie’s Recommended Resources:

    Headspace App: Guided meditations

    We’re Not Really Strangers: Self Reflection Questions

    Sleep Subliminal Affirmations: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindsinUnison/videos


    Sierra’s Recommended Resources: 

    Willow Weep for Me by Meri NaNa-Ama Danquah, 

    Therapy For Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com , 

    What happened to you by Bruce D Perry + Oprah Winfrey

    Enjoy The Podcast: https://beacons.page/enjoyjaredbrady


    Our mission is to cultivate a vulnerable conversation surrounding mental health for people of color. We vow to you and ourselves to be present and authentic. Together we will create a space of hope.

    Until Next Time 

    Love,

    Sierra and Sydnie

    Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions + concerns + suggestions + collabs


    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


    1 hr 1 min
  • Do We Have an Unhealthy Ego?
    Welcome to Living Within Stigma! In this week's episode we discuss all things EGO. We share personal experiences about how we were able to become more aware of our unhealthy & healthy egos. 
    Stay Connected with Us
    Follow @livingwithinstigma on Instagram
    Sierra’s Socials: @sierratamirin & @sacredbodybeads
    Sydnie’s Socials: @uselessimagination_
    Our Lifelines
    Sydnie’s Recommended Resources:
    Headspace App: Guided meditations
    We’re Not Really Strangers: Self Reflection Questions
    Sleep Subliminal Affirmations: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindsinUnison/videos
    Sierra’s Recommended Resources:
    Willow Weep for Me by Meri NaNa-Ama Danquah,
    Therapy For Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com ,
    What happened to you by Bruce D Perry + Oprah Winfrey
    Enjoy The Podcast: https://beacons.page/enjoyjaredbrady
    Our mission is to cultivate a vulnerable conversation surrounding mental health for people of color. We vow to you and ourselves to be present and authentic. Together we will create a space of hope.
    Until Next Time
    Love,
    Sierra and Sydnie
    Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions + concerns + suggestions + collabs
    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
    52 min
  • Healing With Skincare

    Welcome to Living Within Stigma! In this week's episode where we discuss our skincare journeys, favorite products and the differences in what one chooses to value.

    Sierras products mentioned:

    https://purplandprosper.com/shop
    https://biossance.com/collections/moisturizers-oils/products/squalane-zinc-sheer-mineral-sunscreen-spf30?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1dGJBhD4ARIsANb6OdmPbBDGsWJ0CLqgVjOhjTU0eweOQynTh4T681xXERXDOH1V4pyvBmcaAnjCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds


    Sydnies products mentioned:

    https://shopnow.foreverliving.com/usa/en-us/products/skin-care/061-Aloe-Vera-Gelly
    https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com/product/black-girl-sunscreen-spf-30/

    Stay Connected with Us

    Follow @livingwithinstigma on Instagram 

    Sierra’s Socials: @sierratamirin & @sacredbodybeads

    Sydnie’s Socials: @uselessimagination_


    Our Lifelines


    Sydnie’s Recommended Resources:

    Headspace App: Guided meditations

    We’re Not Really Strangers: Self Reflection Questions

    Sleep Subliminal Affirmations: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindsinUnison/videos


    Sierra’s Recommended Resources: 

    Willow Weep for Me by Meri NaNa-Ama Danquah, 

    Therapy For Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com , 

    What happened to you by Bruce D Perry + Oprah Winfrey

    Enjoy The Podcast: https://beacons.page/enjoyjaredbrady


    Our mission is to cultivate a vulnerable conversation surrounding mental health for people of color. We vow to you and ourselves to be present and authentic. Together we will create a space of hope.

    Until Next Time 

    Love,

    Sierra and Sydnie

    Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions + concerns + suggestions + collabs


    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


    49 min
  • Connection Matters
    Welcome to Living Within Stigma! In this week's episode we talk about COVID19's impact on our social lives. We discuss ways to connect and rekindle relationships while still surviving a pandemic. 
    Stay Connected with Us
    Follow @livingwithinstigma on Instagram
    Sierra’s Socials: @sierratamirin & @sacredbodybeads
    Sydnie’s Socials: @uselessimagination_
    Our Lifelines
    Sydnie’s Recommended Resources:
    Headspace App: Guided meditations
    We’re Not Really Strangers: Self Reflection Questions
    Sleep Subliminal Affirmations: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindsinUnison/videos
    Sierra’s Recommended Resources:
    Willow Weep for Me by Meri NaNa-Ama Danquah,
    Therapy For Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com ,
    What happened to you by Bruce D Perry + Oprah Winfrey
    Enjoy The Podcast: https://beacons.page/enjoyjaredbrady
    Our mission is to cultivate a vulnerable conversation surrounding mental health for people of color. We vow to you and ourselves to be present and authentic. Together we will create a space of hope.
    Until Next Time
    Love,
    Sierra and Sydnie
    Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions + concerns + suggestions + collabs
    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
    36 min
  • How We Cope with Anxiety

    Welcome to Living Within Stigma! In this week's episode we talk about what helps us cope with our Anxiety diagnoses. We also chat about things that didn't work. This episode is vulnerable and resourceful, tap in. Hope you enjoy! Leave us a rating and review. 

    Stay Connected with Us

    Follow @livingwithinstigma on Instagram

    Sierra’s Socials: @sierratamirin & @sacredbodybeads

    Sydnie’s Socials: @uselessimagination_

    Our Lifelines

    Sydnie’s Recommended Resources:

    Headspace App: Guided meditations

    We’re Not Really Strangers: Self Reflection Questions

    Sleep Subliminal Affirmations: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindsinUnison/videos

    Sierra’s Recommended Resources:

    Willow Weep for Me by Meri NaNa-Ama Danquah,

    Therapy For Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com ,

    What happened to you by Bruce D Perry + Oprah Winfrey
    Enjoy The Podcast: https://beacons.page/enjoyjaredbrady

    Our mission is to cultivate a vulnerable conversation surrounding mental health for people of color. We vow to you and ourselves to be present and authentic. Together we will create a space of hope.

    Until Next Time

    Love,

    Sierra and Sydnie

    Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions + concerns + suggestions + collabs

    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    37 min
  • Bye Bipolar with Aliyah
    Welcome to Living Within Stigma! In this week's episode, we ⁣talk to our bestie cousin Aliayh about her experience being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. We laughed, listened, and flowed through this conversation and we know you'll enjoy it. 
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    Stay Connected with Us⁣
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    Follow @livingwithinstigma on Instagram ⁣
    Sierra’s Socials: @sierratamirin & @sacredbodybeads⁣
    Sydnie’s Socials: @uselessimagination_⁣
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    Our Lifelines⁣
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    Sydnie’s Recommended Resources:⁣
    Headspace App: Guided meditations⁣
    We’re Not Really Strangers: Self Reflection Questions⁣
    Sleep Subliminal Affirmations: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindsinUnison/videos⁣
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    Sierra’s Recommended Resources: ⁣
    Willow Weep for Me by Meri NaNa-Ama Danquah, ⁣
    Therapy For Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com , ⁣
    What happened to you by Bruce D Perry + Oprah Winfrey⁣
    Enjoy The Podcast: https://beacons.page/enjoyjaredbrady⁣
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    Our mission is to cultivate a vulnerable conversation surrounding mental health for people of color. We vow to you and ourselves to be present and authentic. Together we will create a space of hope.⁣
    Until Next Time ⁣
    Love,⁣
    Sierra and Sydnie⁣
    Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions + concerns + suggestions + collabs⁣
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    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.⁣
    52 min
  • The Truth About PTSD with Nnenna
    Welcome to Living Within Stigma! In this week's episode, we give a basic breakdown of PTSD and have some insight perspective from our guest nnenna. She shares her experience, coping mechanisms, and the best and worst ways that loved ones can support.
    Stay Connected with Us
    Follow @livingwithinstigma on Instagram 
    Sierra’s Socials: @sierratamirin & @sacredbodybeads
    Sydnie’s Socials: @uselessimagination_
    Our Lifelines
    Sydnie’s Recommended Resources:
    Headspace App: Guided meditations
    We’re Not Really Strangers: Self Reflection Questions
    Sleep Subliminal Affirmations: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindsinUnison/videos
    Sierra’s Recommended Resources: 
    Willow Weep for Me by Meri NaNa-Ama Danquah, 
    Therapy For Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com , 
    What happened to you by Bruce D Perry + Oprah Winfrey
    Enjoy The Podcast: https://beacons.page/enjoyjaredbrady
    Our mission is to cultivate a vulnerable conversation surrounding mental health for people of color. We vow to you and ourselves to be present and authentic. Together we will create a space of hope.
    Until Next Time 
    Love,
    Sierra and Sydnie
    Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions + concerns + suggestions + collabs
    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
    38 min
  • Eating Disorders 101
    Welcome to Living Within Stigma!
    Our mission is to cultivate a vulnerable conversation surrounding mental health for people of color. We vow to you and ourselves to be present and authentic. Together we will create a space of hope.
    This Week's Episode
    This week, we discuss all types of Eating Disorders. We shared a lot of valuable information, ways to prevent disordered eating, and how to decrease stigma. 
    Stay Connected with Us
    Follow @livingwithinstigma on Instagram
    Sierra’s Socials: @sierratamirin & @sacredodybeads
    Sydnie’s Socials: @uselessimagination_
    Our Lifelines
    Sydnie’s Recommended Resources:
    Headspace App: Guided meditations
    We’re Not Really Strangers: Self Reflection Questions
    Sleep Subliminal Affirmations: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindsinUnison/videos
    This is Us (tv show)
    Sierra’s Recommended Resources:
    Willow Weep for Me by Meri NaNa-Ama Danquah,
    Therapy For Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com ,
    What happened to you by Bruce D Perry + Oprah Winfrey
    Enjoy The Podcast: https://beacons.page/enjoyjaredbrady
    Until Next Time
    We hope you stick along for much more to come. Together, we will create a space of hope.
    Love,
    Sierra and Sydnie
    Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions + concerns + suggestions + collabs
    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
    56 min
  • Men Cry Too with Lincoln

    Welcome to Living Within Stigma!

    Our mission is to cultivate a vulnerable conversation surrounding mental health for people of color. We vow to you and ourselves to be present and authentic. Together we will create a space of hope.

    In this Week's Episode, we talk about men's mental health with our dear friend Lincoln! Often times men are made to feel like they have to suppress their emotions and not seek help in fear of looking weak or unmasculine. We are here to help break that stigma. Men are human, and it's ok to not be ok. we discuss ways that women can show up for men and dealing with mental health in relationships and more!



    Stay Connected with Us

    Lincolns Socials: @visualsby615 & @therealmobilethrift

    Follow @livingwithinstigma on Instagram 

    Sierra’s Socials: @sierratamirin & @sacredodybeads

    Sydnie’s Socials: @uselessimagination_


    Our Lifelines

    Lincolns Recommended Resouce:

    The Social Dilemma Documentary on Netflix

    Sydnie’s Recommended Resources:

    Headspace App: Guided meditations

    We’re Not Really Strangers: Self Reflection Questions

    Sleep Subliminal Affirmations: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindsinUnison/videos

    Questions to ask significant other before marriage thread: https://twitter.com/sofie961/status/1319051750867824640?s=10


    Sierra’s Recommended Resources: 

    Willow Weep for Me by Meri NaNa-Ama Danquah, 

    Therapy For Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com , 

    What happened to you by Bruce D Perry + Oprah Winfrey

    Enjoy The Podcast: https://beacons.page/enjoyjaredbrady




    Until Next Time 

    We hope you stick along for much more to come. Together, we will create a space of hope.

    Love,

    Sierra and Sydnie

    Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions + concerns + suggestions + collabs


    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


    56 min
  • Mental Wellness & LGBTQIA+ with Jaire

    Welcome to Living Within Stigma!

    Our mission is to cultivate a vulnerable conversation surrounding mental health for people of color. We vow to you and ourselves to be present and authentic. Together we will create a space of hope.

    This Week's Episode

    This week we are talking to one of our favorite special guest: Jaire Clarida. We talk about mental health challenges, identity, being an ally, and PRIDE month. 

    Stay Connected with Us

    Follow @livingwithinstigma on Instagram

    Sierra’s Socials: @sierratamirin & @sacredodybeads

    Sydnie’s Socials: @uselessimagination_

    Our Lifelines

    Sydnie’s Recommended Resources:

    Headspace App: Guided meditations

    We’re Not Really Strangers: Self Reflection Questions

    Sleep Subliminal Affirmations: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindsinUnison/videos

    Sierra’s Recommended Resources:

    Willow Weep for Me by Meri NaNa-Ama Danquah,

    Therapy For Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com ,

    Until Next Time

    We hope you stick along for much more to come. Together, we will create a space of hope.

    Love,

    Sierra and Sydnie

    Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions + concerns + suggestions + collabs

    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    57 min

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Our mission is to cultivate a vulnerable conversation surrounding mental health for people of color. We vow to you and ourselves to be present and  authentic. Together we will create a space…