Good, Better, Betterness Podcast

S5 EP1 Beyond the Surface: Understanding Racialized Trauma with Charmeka Newton

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Need a real talk about race, trauma, and healing?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Char Newton to discuss her groundbreaking book, "Black Lives are Beautiful." We talk about everything from recognizing the signs of racialized trauma to building resilience and finding community. So grab your favorite drink, sit back, and let's get into it! 🥂

This podcast is for YOU if...

  • You're a Black woman navigating life's ups and downs
  • You're ready to embrace your beautiful, Black self
  • You're looking for honest conversations and real talk

    • Listen in to hear:

    • [6:23] The inspiration behind Dr. Newton's book, "Black Lives are Beautiful"
      • [12:20] Tips for finding a culturally competent therapist
      • [15:34] The importance of self-care and community for Black women
      • [25:00] Practical advice for overcoming racialized trauma and building resilience

        • Tune in to⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Good, Better, Betterness Podcast⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audibe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for this insightful conversation!!

        Links mentioned in this episode

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          • Guest/Hosts Social Media Info

          • Dr. Charmeka Newton (@drcharnewton)⁠
          • Kala Garner (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekglifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
          • Denise Gilmore-McPherson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dgilmcphee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
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