Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley will be discussing the importance of returning to softness. The practice of returning to softness isn’t an instant cure for hard times, but it can make them bearable. This episode is for you if you are ready to learn how to stand firm another day amongst some of the biggest challenges of your life. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. 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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Return To Softness

Black Girl Burnout is a podcast uniquely tailored for black women that guides you from burnout to joy and abundance. Tune in three times a week for 20-minute or less episodes brimming with actionable tips, empowering personal stories, and transformative perspectives. Join us on a journey filled with liberation, celebration, community, and joy.

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner and guest Dr. Sharon Malone dive into the crucial topics of healthspan versus lifespan, and conclude their conversation about the significance of joy in healthcare, and strategies for black women to empower themselves within the medical system.  
 ﻿The conversation highlights the importance of starting early in managing one’s health to extend the quality and joy of life, the role of sisterhood and community in maintaining vitality, and the power of personal agency in healthcare decisions. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. 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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Grown Woman Talk with Dr. Sharon Malone - Part 3

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner continues her conversation with Dr. Sharon Malone, a renowned expert in women's health and bestselling author of 'Grown Woman Talk.' Dr. Malone, with over 30 years of experience as an OBGYN and advocate for reproductive rights and healthcare equity, discusses the impact of her upbringing and her mother's untimely death from colon cancer on her approach to healthcare. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in the medical system, debunking myths surrounding the health of black women, particularly the misconception that genetics determine destiny.  
 Dr. Malone highlights the detrimental effects of chronic stress on health and the importance of accurate storytelling in healthcare interactions. She also addresses the 'strong black woman syndrome' and challenges the normalization of suffering and neglect in health matters among women. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. 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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Grown Woman Talk with Dr. Sharon Malone - Part 2

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner introduces Dr. Sharon Malone, a renowned expert in women's health and bestselling author of 'Grown Woman Talk'. Dr. Malone, with over 30 years of experience as an OBGYN and advocate for reproductive rights and healthcare equity, discusses the impact of her upbringing and her mother's untimely death from colon cancer on her approach to healthcare.  
 She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in the medical system, debunking myths surrounding the health of black women, particularly the misconception that genetics determine destiny. Dr. Malone highlights the detrimental effects of chronic stress on health and the importance of accurate storytelling in healthcare interactions. She also addresses the 'strong black woman syndrome' and challenges the normalization of suffering and neglect in health matters among women. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. 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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Grown Woman Talk with Dr. Sharon Malone - Part 1

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley focuses on coping strategies for those dealing with chronic illness or caregiving for someone with a chronic condition. Kelley shares her personal journey with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), emphasizing the importance of acknowledging pain and seeking medical help instead of suffering in silence. She discusses the challenges of navigating the healthcare system as a black woman and the necessity of self-advocacy for a proper diagnosis and treatment. For caregivers, she highlights the importance of understanding limitations, setting personal boundaries, and focusing on self-care amidst the challenges of providing support. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. 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.If you haven't already done so, Subscribe Today!
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Finding Strength In Chronic Illness & Care Giving

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of Black women advocating for their health and finding joy despite physical challenges. She emphasizes the need to break the silence around suffering in health matters and introduces the concept of joyful advocacy for physical well-being. Kelly shares her experiences with chronic health issues and how minimizing symptoms worsened her condition.  The episode also covers the significance of understanding one's body, the necessity of preparing for medical appointments, seeking supportive medical professionals, and the importance of self-care and community support in health advocacy. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. 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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Return To Softness

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