Lady! This week Terri and Dr. Dom sit with Lid’ya C. Rivera, the author of I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots and founder of the Confidence BuildHER Academy, to discuss her journey with vitiligo and learning to love all of her uniqueness. Lid’ya has years of experience building her confidence and created a platform where she can share the nuggets of wisdom she’s gleaned along the way with women of all ages. Tune in and learn about what vitiligo is and isn’t. She provides clarity on how to have a respectful, engaging conversation with someone who may look different than you and why knowing your own personal code of ethics is important to navigating life authentically. Tap in as Lid’ya shines her natural light and spirit in this episode.Quote of the Day:“I absolutely, positively love my spots!” – Lid’ya C. Rivera Where to find Lid’ya C. Rivera:Website: Lid’ya C. RiveraBook: I Absolutely, Positively Love My SpotsIG:  @lidya.c.riveraFacebook: Lid’ya C. RiveraTikTok: Lid’ya C. RiveraX: @lidyacriveraYouTube: Lid’ya C. Rivera Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop! Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOC Where to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.com

S20E5: True Beauty: Shining with Vitiligo and Loving Your Uniqueness with Lid'ya C. Rivera

In a world where black women are often underrepresented and misunderstood, we need more safe spaces to just… be. Every Friday, join Dr. Dom, a college professor and psychologist, and Terri Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker, as they initiate authentic conversations on everything from fibroids to fake friends. If you’re a Black woman looking for an extra dose of inspiration on the go, pull up a seat and join us on the Cultivating H.E.R. (Healing, Empowerment, Resilience) Space podcast.

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Hey lady! Are you ready for a good time? Well, tap in because Dr. Ansel Augustine stops by Cultivating H.E.R. Space to discuss his unique perspective on the importance of religion and how his faith has sustained him over the years. Dr. Augustine is an Emmy-nominated Producer, author, and the former Director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He shares his knowledge as a culture bearer of New Orleans history with Terri, and shares some familial jokes with Dr. Dom, someone he's known for more than 20 years as they discuss the intersection of religion and ratchet. Tune in and feel inspired as Dr. Augustine talks about the ways he has allowed his faith to put him in places where he is both a servant and a leader. You won’t want to miss it!  Quote of the Day:"The message is the same but the delivery needs to change." – Dr. Ansel Augustine  Where to find Dr. Ansel Augustine:Website: Holyhotboy.infoWebsite: BlackFaithMatters.com Instagram: @preach504  Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary  Resources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOC  Where to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.com

S22E5: Religion in Modern Times with Dr. Ansel Augustine

This episode contains mentions of sexual abuse and trauma. Please take care of yourself as you listen.  Hey lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri welcome gina Breedlove, a sound healer, vocalist, composer, grief doula, and author of The Vibration of Grace: Sound Healing of Rituals for Liberation, for a raw conversation about the deep work that is involved in healing past traumas.  Healing is a complex and layered process with many tools and resources that can help you as you do the work. One key modality in healing is sound healing. You may have seen the singing bowls before, but gina breaks down all of the different ways sound can be used to heal trauma and remedy any energy incongruencies they may be experiencing – and, good news some of them are free and available to you right now! You don’t have to travel to Sedona for a retreat to experience the benefits of sound healing. gina offers a few tools that help you dig deep into your awareness to alleviate the symptoms of trauma. She also delves into her work as a grief doula and explains why we need to re-examine the ways we hold on to and release grief.  Lady, get cozy, light a candle, and allow gina’s voice and presence to soothe your mind and spirit. You’re worthy of peace.  Quote of the Day:“Healing is real. It is possible to free up a space in your body where you know that harm has been taking up residence and put yourself there.” – gina Breedlove  Where to find gina Breedlove:Website: ginabreedlove.comFacebook: gina BreedloveInstagram: @ginabreedloveTikTok: @vibrationofgrace  Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary  Resources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOC  Where to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.com

S22E4: Liberating Ourselves Through a Sound Bath with gina Breedlove

Hey lady! We’ve all heard about the importance of self-care, but how often do we hear about “me time”? You know that elusive section of time where it’s just you and you? The time you spend with yourself is critical to your continued evolution, development, and growth no matter what season of life you find yourself in. However, finding that time can be a different story when you have a full life of demands and responsibilities. Terri and Dr. Dom can relate and have tips and techniques to help you bake in me time so that your cup stays full and you can keep the most important relationship you have, the one with yourself, healthy and vibrant.Check out the Aftershow for a list of positive affirmations that you can carry with you throughout the day. And, remember sis, you’re worthy of the best, so be sure you’re giving yourself just that!  Tips for cultivating Me Time: 1. Quality over quantity:· Whether it's five minutes or five hours, what's most important is doing something that pours into you.2. Set boundaries to guard your time· Set alarms or timers to keep yourself honest about your time. · Communicate your needs with others 3. Make sure it is SOLO time· The time with self is different from being lonely; reframe how you look at time alone.4. Be flexible· You don’t have to do the same things all the time  Quote of the Day:"You cannot pour from an empty cup. Take time to nourish yourself and treat you the way you want others to treat you." – Dr. Dom  Visit magicmind.com/cultivatingher and use code cultivatingher20 and you can get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days.  Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary  Resources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOC  Where to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.com

S22E3: Me Time Makeover: Why You Should Prioritize Time With Self

Hey lady! Do you feel like most days you have more to-do list than you do hours to complete it? If that sounds like you then today’s episode will be right on time because Dr. Dom and Terri have some thoughts, tips, and strategies on how you can maximize your time to make the most of it.  Lady, we are what we tell ourselves we are, so if you believe that you are busy and don’t have time to do the things that will make you feel fulfilled and content in life – so shall it be. But, once you flip the mindset to a life that is full of things you get to do, watch how your life organizes itself to match that vibration. Need some tips on how to structure your new-found time? Head to Patreon for the Aftershow! Dr. Dom and Terri have some solid tips on how to create a routine that is not only grounded in reality, but dare we say…fun? Tap in!  Quote of the Day:"I have all the time I need to get everything done that needs to get done." – Terri Lomax Visit magicmind.com/cultivatingher and use code cultivatingher20 and you can get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days.Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary  Resources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOC  Where to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.com

S20E5: True Beauty: Shining with Vitiligo and Loving Your Uniqueness with Lid'ya C. Rivera

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