👋🏾 Hey, I'm Rashida…overthinker, feeler, yoga & mindfulness teacher, and recovering strong friend. I'm here because I know what it's like to carry the world on your shoulders and secretly crave permission to put it down. Each week, I share reflections, personal stories, and gentle practices to help you redefine what strength means, reclaim your rest, and finally let yourself be held.

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To the one who’s tired of holding it all…

There’s something sacred about finally being seen.

Not for what you do or how well you carry it all…but simply for who you are when you’re not performing strength.

This podcast is for you, strong friend.

The one who shows up for everyone else, even on empty.

The one who rarely feels safe enough to exhale.

The one who’s learning that strength doesn’t have to mean self-sacrifice.

I created Dear Strong Friend as a soft audio sanctuary…

A place to pause, reflect, and be held through your own healing.

Each week, you’ll hear voice-led letters, grounding practices, and unspoken truths…delivered gently, without pressure or performance.

Some episodes will sound like a hug.

Others will sound like tough love and a solid AF boundary.

All of them will sound like you finally getting to rest.

If you’re craving softness, nervous system support, and permission to be more than what you carry…

You’re home.

Take a breath. Hit play.

This is Dear Strong Friend (the NOT podcast podcast).

And this time, you get to be the one held.

xo,

Rashida

aka your strong friend who is excited to help you rest & release for once

P.S. - Are you feeling the vibe & desire more personalized support? My 1:1 Voxer coaching offers gentle guidance, practical tools, and a safe space to help you shift from silently holding it all together to finally feeling held. Learn more here.

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