The myth of Black women is that we are impermeable. The image of the strong African American woman – resilient, driven to succeed, devoted to those around her – is rooted in generations of history. Many women see it as a proud legacy that helps shield them from the insults of entrenched discrimination.

But health-wise, that shield might be a double-edged sword. This narrow lens has created a dis-ease in our way of being.

In today’s episode, my guest Cassandra Dunbar and I go a step further as she shares and talks openly about how the black Superwoman syndrome led to her burnout. She also includes her perspective as a medical doctor and the impacts of this ideology on us as black women. 

Tune in to learn more about:

• What is the black Superwoman syndrome with a medical perspective.
• How stress and autoimmune diseases are related.
• How being a black Superwoman impacted Cassandre firsthand.
• How our culture and religion shape us from a very young age.
• How letting your body and mind rest and rejuvenate can help you work more productively and more efficiently.
• Some of the areas that the black Superwoman syndrome shows up in our lives and our relationships and the impact that it has on us.
• Why the black woman rarely asks for help.
• How to improve our communication skills.
• The importance of therapists and why women should embrace their services.
• What Cassandra did to overcome burnout and take back control of her life.

...and so much more!

Connect with Cassandra Dunbar:

• Website: thebewellsis.com
• Podcast: Be Well, Sis
• Instagram: bewellsis_podcast

Episode drink:

Screwed peach mimosa

Ingredients:

• Prosecco 
• Peach Ciroc 
• Peach nectar
• Punch juice

Connect with Cassandra:

Schedule your discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexis

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