On this week's episode of SoulSpeak, I discuss how damaging it has been to be labeled the strong one.

Happy Holidays Y'All!

More of us are seeking the services of Therapists and Coaches-because let's face it-we are STILL in a pandemic and need help now more than ever! 

But All Coaches and Therapists are NOT created equal.

Coach Laurah and I offer up some red flags 🚩 🚩🚩🚩 from our personal search for healthy mental health professionals.

It is unfortunate-the abuses that others like myself had been forced to deal with as children. Then be expected to function as positive, contributing members of society.

Family Estrangement is often treated as taboo.  Its deafening silence diminishing many in need of counsel, release & relief.   Jill Carlyle & I bravely engage in just one conversation of many - navigating this deceptively subtle, relevant experience.

Where are all the Black Women and Women of color with bulimia and other eating disorders?  

As we heal,  we do so out loud and need to hear from each other.  In this episode, I discuss my struggles with bulimia-what I've learned and in some places where I'm stuck.

While I welcome everyone in on this conversation-my focus is on women of color and specifically Black Women because I am sharing my story from my point of view and as I have looked for my reflection in the stories of women with eating disorders-I have found VERY FEW are from Black Women.

How does author Willow Ford merge race, spirituality, socio-economic issues and horror all into one book?

Healing from trauma is my life's water.  It isn't a fad for me...find out why.

Though this issue sounds trivial, ending awkward conversations can cause stress and anxiety for some of us.  So seriously, how can we end awkward or lingering conversations with minimal pain?  Tune in and get our opinion on the matter...