Sister Struggles

Sister Struggles

By Joanna NjamaHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-Improvement
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Sister Struggles episodes

  • Grieving is Healing (Post-Election Hope)

    Well what can I say... this was a tough episode to record. But it's real, and my emotions are real. And also, full of hope. So if this time is especially tough for you, I hope this episode helps you feel validated, supported, and empowered to make it through. Because we will. Together. 

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    22 min
  • Black Girl Voting

    This black girl never cared about voting... until now. 

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    15 min
  • Unbalanced Relationships: Will They Change or Are You Wasting Your Time?

    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. 

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    31 min
  • New Year, Do You

    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".


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    r&b beats playlist

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    22 min
  • Black Men + Self Care with Prince Israel

    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.house

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    37 min
  • A Black Woman Recovering from Corporate PTSD w/ Sharitta Marshall

    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
                         - code-switching, burnout, and that HR is not your friend, sis!

    Sharitta's Work:
    + Follow her @sharittamarshall
    + Her Divine Alchemy skincare line: @herdivinealchemy
    + A Black Woman’s Guide To Recovering From Corporate PTSD article

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    44 min
  • Should You Lower Your Standards to Find Love?

    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.

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    17 min
  • Does a Woman's Sexual Past Really Matter? With Brittany Covington

    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: @truthbtoldpodcast2847

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    51 min
  • People Pleasing is Self Sabotage


    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. 

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    • The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest
    • Sister Struggles Coaching Services

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    13 min

About Sister Struggles

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Hosted by self care coach Joanna Njama, Sister Struggles is a podcast for black women ready to release the habits and pressure to be a strong black woman so that you can free yourself from…