Sister Struggles

This week I get into the struggles of being a black woman navigating the healthcare system, dating without people pleasing, and learning to take things slow, instead of rushing. Subscribe, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcastTikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareFacebook Newsletter www.sisterstruggles.comEmail me your self care questions or problems at: [email protected]

Do you feel pressured to "hold down" a partner, especially as a black woman? Catch this episode where I talk about why we stay in unbalanced relationships, even when something aint right. Also, Taraji P Henson's struggle to snag the bag she deserves, despite her fame, and how Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey's tragic story is a reminder to that institutional racism kills. Subscribe, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcastTikTok: @Sisterst...

In this episode, I reflect on the blessings and mess of 2023 and share the people pleasing habits I don't plan on returning to. Like dropping "sorry" from my vocabulary unless it's truly my fault. Working with my body, instead of pushing it past its limits. And not ignoring what I want because I'm "trying to be nice". Mentions:r&b beats playlistSubscribe, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcastTikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareFacebook N...

On this episode, my friend, local STL music producer, and new dad Prince Israel shares his perspective on what self care is like for black men, juggling multiple responsibilities, and maintaining boundaries in friendships and relationships. Prince's Work:+ Follow @princetheprophet+ Tree House Collective record label @free.tree.houseSubscribe, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcastTikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareFacebook Newsle...

This week, it's a conversation I couldn't WAIT to have. I talk with Sharitta Marshall, creator of the Mental Health Guide: A Black Woman Recovering from Corporate PTSD, about: - recognizing the signs early - how to stop yourself from internalizing a toxic work culture &nb...

This week is inspired by Tyler Perry's foolishness. His recent comments about black women needing to compromise more in relationships has us all upset. ME INCLUDED. Let's get into it.Subscribe, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcastTikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareFacebook Newsletter www.sisterstruggles.comEmail me your self care questions or problems at: [email protected]

This week I've got a co-host! Brittany Covington, host of the TruthBTold Podcast and I get into this week's shade room hot topics. We talk Lizzo + Meg thee Stallion drama, calling out double-standards with women, dig into how your childhood affects your relationship choices today, and so much more.Follow Brittany: @truth_b_told_podcast_ & YouTube: @truthbtoldpodcast2847Subscribe, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcastTikTok: @Sisterst...

People pleasing is self sabotage. And you're the one holding yourself back, sis. What decisions and paths have you let pass by to settle for less than what you actually want? In this episode, I talk about how your people pleasing habits are keeping you struggling and settling, and how the solution starts with you. Mentions:The Mountain Is You by Brianna WiestSister Struggles Coaching ServicesSubscribe, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_...

Are you used to saying "I got it. Im good.", even when you're struggling? Maybe it's how you've always handled tough situations and you're on autopilot. Or maybe you've convinced yourself you have no choice. In this episode, I talk how choosing to take on more than you have is a choice you don't have to make. Resources: Can Hyper-Independence Be A Trauma Response?Email me your self care questions or problems at: [email protected], rate and review with what you think!IG:...

This week on the podcast, I talk:Why does being vulnerable feel so damn uncomfortable?What you gain for vulnerabilityHow Scandal's Olivia Pope perpetuated the "strong black woman" narrativeHow opening up in friendships + relationships creates space for honest conversation and intimacy Submit your self care questions for me to answer on the podcast!Subscribe, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcastTikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareFacebo...