As melanated folks, many of us were never taught to listen to our bodies, only to push through them. 

In this episode, I share how creating intentional space for quiet, reflection, and stillness helps us move out of survival mode and into something more spacious and honest. I talk about how silence and solitude helped me reconnect with my body, my capacity, my sacred Self and why these practices are especially important for us living inside systems that reward over-functioning and self-abandonment. Rest is not about self-improvement. It’s about self-inclusion and remembering that our worth is not tied to output. In This Episode, I Talk About:

• Why burnout is not a personal failure, but a systemic response

• How silence and solitude support trauma healing and nervous system regulation

• The impact of slavery and intergenerational trauma on rest and productivity

• Why Black women are often valued for usefulness rather than humanity

• What happens when we stop overriding our bodies

• How intentional rest improves boundaries, clarity, and relationships

• Simple ways to begin practicing mindfulness and silence in everyday life

Book reference : Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise by Thich Nhat HanhThis book was a gentle entry point for me into stillness and presence. If you’re tired, overstretched, or longing to slow down, this conversation is for you.

#BlackWomenHealing #BurnoutRecovery #RestIsResistance #RacialTrauma #Mindfulness

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming for black folks, but it doesn’t have to be. 

In this episode, I share guidance on how to choose a therapist who is culturally competent, values-aligned, and capable of holding racialised trauma with care. 

Learn how to:

• Clarify your therapy goals and priorities.

• Assess fit through research and online content

• Understand the importance of cultural competency

• Approach therapy as a collaborative, two-way process

• Commit to long-term healing with patience and self-compassion

Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time or considering a change, this episode offers tools and insight to help you make empowered choices for your mental health and liberation.

Last week I watched Oprah's podcast on family estrangement, which brought up a lot of difficult feelings. 

I thought about the complexities of estrangement from my own family and the painful experiences of my clients trying to navigate the mindfu*k of layers around this topic. 

So, in this weeks podcast, I respond to Oprah's session and share reflections that speak to the themes I see repeatedly with clients where adult children become the “problem” for telling the truth, heinous betrayals, sibling enabling, scapegoating, and the grief of choosing distance as an act of self-preservation rather than punishment. 

The episode names estrangement not as failure, but as a boundary that emerges when repair is not possible and invites compassion for the parts of us holding both relief and heartbreak.

In this session, I’m breaking down the culturally affirming, trauma-informed methods I use to work with clients. This episode is an invitation to understand what healing looks like working with me. We’ll explore the process for melanated bodies, identities, and relationships, along with how liberation becomes possible when we work with all the parts of who we are.

Its International Women's Day today, so I'm reminding you how badass black women are! For more details about how to live a blacka licious life go to www.heal.juneallen.net

'Life's to short,' is a phrase we hear often when sickness and/or bereavement draws  close. We question our mortality and reflect on the regrets and  reconciliations we want to clean up in order to live our best selves with whatever time we have left. In this session June reflects on 3 layers to consider before you take any action around life being to short.

For more details about racial wellness or to schedule a soul session go to www.heal.juneallen.net  

Keep it simple is one of the classic slogans used in 12 step recovery when things get tough. In this episode June shares some tools to help you keep things super simple in the midst of overwhelm, frustration and limited time. 

This episode is sponsored by the Yard of Greatness 'Living in Love' program. A healing support group and mentorship program for black women to dive deep, explore and manifest all aspects of love. To love yourself and be loved is a basic human need but if you didn't feel loved as a child it will be difficult to give or receive love as an adult. Self LOVE, Relationship LOVE, Divine LOVE, Cultural LOVE, inner child LOVE, Creative LOVE are just a few of the topics we will discuss throughout 2020. Bell Hooks' book 'All about love: New visions' will guide the conversations.

Hey family, I could not let January slip by without sharing some step one racial sobriety. The adapted step 1 from AA translates to us as, 'We admitted we were powerless over the impact of racism (white supremacy), that our lives had become unmanageable.'  I am thrilled to be sharing the space with my sista in recovery Rineya who agreed to join me to share her experience strength and hope on this first step as a black women in the rooms. We explore the pain and powerlessness of living under the system of white supremacy, her rock bottom moment, tokenism, racism in the rooms, and the power of black spaces which bring hope in taking the first step. You don't want to miss this! You can connect with Rineya at www.myblackexperience.co.uk  or follow her on instagram @Rineya_Umran_ka 

For more details about racial sobriety in the recovery rooms go to www.theblacksteps.com. This episode is sponsored by the Yard of Greatness 'Living in Love' program. A healing support group and mentorship program for black women to dive deep, explore and manifest all aspects of love. To love yourself and be loved is a basic human need but if you didn't feel loved as a child it will be difficult to give or receive love as an adult. Self LOVE, Relationship LOVE, Divine LOVE, Cultural LOVE, inner child LOVE, Creative LOVE are just a few of the topics we will discuss throughout 2020. Bell Hooks' book 'All about love: New visions' will guide the conversations.

In this podcast June shares the importance of play as part of our healing, recovery process. Living under the oppressive system of racism is traumatic, and if we were raised in homes that also were chaotic, play is going to be something the can feel foreign to us because these environments will consciously and unconsciously  keep us on high alert.   Play is the opposite of trauma, so grab a tea and a pad to take notes as June shares how to bring more fun into your growth process.

This episode is sponsored by the Yard of Greatness 'Living in Love' program. A healing support group and mentorship program for black women to dive deep, explore and manifest all aspects of love. To love yourself and be loved is a basic human need but if you didn't feel loved as a child it will be difficult to give or receive love as an adult. Self LOVE, Relationship LOVE, Divine LOVE, Cultural LOVE, inner child LOVE, Creative LOVE are just a few of the topics we will discuss throughout 2020. Bell Hooks' book 'All about love: New visions' will guide the conversations.

If you are willing to do the internal work, the benefits of this program include:

Increased confidence

More self awareness

Reduced isolation

Supportive Community.

Stronger personal boundaries.

Deeper connection in relationships.

All this lovage will all be delivered with live Sista Circle support, heartwork journal prompts, videos and a private community space. go to www.love.juneallen.net  to join the LIVING IN LOVE community. I Look forward to seeing you on the other side!

With recovery and healing comes pain. Sometimes it hurts more than the original hurt because we now have to deal with the years of using the dysfunctional survival behaviors that helped you cope. I know it's not what you want to hear but that's the reality. I say this not to scare you but to let you know that despite the pain, you are not alone and there are tools you can use to be more gentle. This work is deeply spiritual, so in this episode I empower you to focus on the peace and not the pace.

This episode is sponsored by the Yard of Greatness 'Living in Love' program. A healing support group and mentorship program for black women to dive deep, explore and manifest all aspects of love. To love yourself and be loved is a basic human need but if you didn't feel loved as a child it will be difficult to give or receive love as an adult. Self LOVE, Relationship LOVE, Divine LOVE, Cultural LOVE, inner child LOVE, Creative LOVE are just a few of the topics we will discuss throughout 2020. Bell Hooks' book 'All about love: New visions' will guide the conversations. If you are willing to do the internal work, the benefits of this program include: Increased confidence. More self awareness. Reduced isolation. Supportive Community. Stronger personal boundaries. Deeper connection in relationships. All this lovage will all be delivered with live Sista Circle support, heartwork journal prompts, videos and a private community space. go to www.love.juneallen.net to join the LIVING IN LOVE community. I Look forward to seeing you on the other side!