Holiday Stress Part I

Holiday Stress Part I

The holidays are known to be a stressful time for a lot of people and this year may prove to be even more stressful than other times due to the effects of the pandemic. In my experience, the five areas that lead to increased anxiety and stress this time of year...
Dealing With Election Stress

Dealing With Election Stress

This election seems to be more stressful to everyone. I am getting calls for people trying to get worked in due to their anticipatory stress and anxiety about the 2020 election. This one does seem to be heavier than others. I agree that there is a lot at stake but the...
Mental Wellness and the Womb

Mental Wellness and the Womb

In the follow up interview to last episode, we are having a discussion with Dr. Terri Major-Kincade, a neonatologist and advocate for Black women. We discuss the disparities that Black women face, the strong Black woman narrative, the effects of negative, the strong...
Advocating For Yourself During Pregnancy

Advocating For Yourself During Pregnancy

According to the CDC, Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This startling statistic has led to a lot of mental distress during pregnancy for Black women all over this country. One of the things that I...
Being Unemployable Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

Being Unemployable Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

I often find myself working with women who have struggled with fitting into typical corporate environments. Oftentimes this leaves them feeling defeated or like a failure in some way. The reality is that many of these environments weren’t made for us to thrive and...
Dealing With Racism and Violence….Again

Dealing With Racism and Violence….Again

This past week has been a heavy one with America having a front row seat to another unarmed Black man being shot by law enforcement. Every time this happens we are faced with our own fears, frustrations, and sadness about what it means to Black in this country....