Sister Struggles

By Joanna Njama

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 people-p

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How many episodes does Sister Struggles have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.

Sister Struggles episodes:

April 04, 20229. Stop Waiting To Ask For Help!
This week on the podcast, I'm exploring the reasons why many of us wait until we’re drowning in our own problems before we ask for help. And why if you're a black woman, you might struggle with this even more than you know. Hang with with me until the end for my take on JUDGE Ketanji brown Jackson's, Lizzo, and of course the SLAP everyone's talking about.
Tune in for new episodes every Sunday!

Mentions:
Dropping Gems Podcast: Healing Black Bodies: @droppinggemspod; @devibrown
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+ Facebook group: Sister Struggles LLC
+ www.sisterstruggles.com
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14min
March 14, 2022 8. Are Your Beliefs + Values Your Own?
This week on the podcast, I talk my take on the Kim + Kanye mess + how it's potentially triggering if you've been in a toxic relationship, why your values might have been really different growing up than they are now, and why that's exactly what you need to be leaning into, not away from!
Tune in for new episodes every Sunday!

Reach me on:
+ IG: @@sisterstrugglesllc ; @sister_struggles_podcast
+ Facebook group: Sister Struggles LLC
+ www.sisterstruggles.com
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IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast

TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCare

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17min
March 06, 2022 7. Why Waiting For the "Right" Time Is Keeping You Burnt Out
Have you been avoiding a conversation with someone because it’s easier to please them + keep them happy? Are you trying to figure out when to finally end that toxic relationship? Are you waiting for the "right" time to move forward?
This week, I talk why always planning for the "right" time to take action is actually holding you back from progress. And may even be keeping you in a cycle of burnout.

Tune in for new episodes every Sunday!

Reach me on:
+ IG: @@sisterstrugglesllc ; @sister_struggles_podcast
+ Facebook group: Sister Struggles LLC
+ www.sisterstruggles.com
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IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast

TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCare

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13min
February 27, 2022 6. Build Your Boundaries (Part 3): Think You're Protecting Them By Not Holding Your Boundaries? Think Again
This week, it's Part 3 and the final part of my Build Your Boundaries mini-series.

I'm talking Sha'Carri Richardson and why not communicating your needs is actually not doing anyone any favors.

Tune in for new episodes every Sunday!

References from the episode:
+ Naomi Osaka skincare line: @kinloskin
+ Sha'Carri Richardson Teen Vogue Article & author: @sadegabriella

Reach me on:
+ IG: @@sisterstrugglesllc ; @sister_struggles_podcast
+ Facebook group: Sister Struggles LLC
+ www.sisterstruggles.com

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IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast

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14min
February 20, 2022 5. Build Your Boundaries (Part 2): Your Boundaries Causing Drama? Here’s Why
This week, it's Part 2 of my Build Your Boundaries series. I'm breaking down the REAL reason why your boundaries create drama with others, and giving you the solution you need.

Tune in for new episodes every Sunday!

Reach me on:
IG: @sisterstrugglesllc; @sister_struggles_podcast
Facebook group: Sister Struggles LLC
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IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast

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9min
February 13, 2022 4. Build Your Boundaries (Part 1): How to Use Your Intuition to Create Better Boundaries
On the podcast this week, I talk about why having a lack of boundaries and people-pleasing habits are linked, and how trusting yourself is one of the first steps to breaking those habits.

So listen on how to create (and keep!) boundaries that work for you.

Tune in for new episodes every Sunday!

Reach me on:
IG: @sisterstrugglesllc; @sister_struggles_podcast
Facebook group: Sister Struggles LLC
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IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast

TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCare

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13min
February 06, 2022 3. 3 Ways to Protect Your Energy from Burnout
On the podcast this week, I’m sharing ways I've learned to protect my energy BEFORE I burn out, instead of when I'm already in crisis-mode.

Because you're no good to anybody, especially yourself, when you're running on fumes, sis.

So listen to find out the simple ways you can take more intentional steps to protect your peace + prioritize your needs without feeling guilty.

Tune in for new episodes every Sunday!

Reach me on:
IG: @sisterstrugglesllc; @sister_struggles_podcast
Facebook group: Sister Struggles LLC

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22min
January 31, 2022 2. Why Being Unbothered Isn't Self Care
On the podcast this week, I’m talking about acting and portraying being UNBOTHERED.

There are definitely benefits to letting the bullshit slide, but I think culturally we may have taken it a bit too far.

Because being unbothered also means not addressing your REAL feelings + emotions, and that doesn’t sound like self care to me!

So listen to find out more about how being unbothered may be holding back your self care.

Tune in for new episodes every Sunday!

Reach me on:

IG: @sisterstrugglesllc; @sister_struggles_podcast
Facebook group: Sister Struggles LLC
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IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast

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16min
January 23, 2022 1. My Struggle to Self Care Story
It's the first episode, ladies! And I thought I'd start with my own story and what got me into the self care habits that created a life I want, instead of tolerate. Hear my experiences of dealing with toxic relationships, people-pleasing and MULTIPLE burnouts.

Tune in for episodes every Sunday!

Reach me on:

IG: @sisterstrugglesllc; @sister_struggles_podcast
Facebook group: Sister Struggles LLC
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IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast

TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCare

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24min
January 17, 2022 Trailer
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation." - Audre Lorde
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FAQs about Sister Struggles:

How many episodes does Sister Struggles have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.