What One Year of No Contact w/ My Mother Taught Me
**** This episode has cussing and also goes into detail about childhood trauma/abuse****It’s been one full year since I went no contact with my mother. In this episode, I’m reflecting on how I spent the day, the grief and grounding I’ve moved through, and three lessons I’ve learned since choosing distance over dysfunction. This isn’t about being strong or unbothered—it’s about what happens when you choose peace and refuse to shrink, even when people expect you to go back.I’m sharing this episode for anyone who's navigating estrangement, emotional distance, or rebuilding themselves after breaking ties. You’re not alone. And no, you’re not wrong for choosing yourself.In this episode, I share:How I spent the one-year anniversary3 real lessons from going no contactThe ways I’ve learned to honor myselfHow people will try to guilt youMentioned in the Episode:→ Learn more about B.E.I.N.G. Self-Care Coaching: [Book Your Session w/ Me Here]Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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ETCF - You Are Training People To Not Value Your Labor When You Don't Charge
This is an "Eff The Cubicle Friday" episodeReal talk—when you don’t charge, you train people to treat your work like it’s free and like they have access to you at any and all times.In this episode, I’m breaking down what happened when I asked for support and got silence... and how I realized I helped create that pattern.We’re talking about why so many Black women feel unseen in their businesses, and how to unlearn the guilt around getting paid for your care.If you’ve been grinding with heart and getting crumbs in return, this one’s for you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Self-Care CoachingMy LinktreeSupport my work (CashApp)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Can You Be in Community With Yourself? Are You Your Best Friend?
We talk about wanting community. Wanting softness. Craving care and to be seen. The thing is though, how are you gonna ask for that from other people, or give it to other people, when you don’t even give it to yourself?In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to be in community with yourself. You’re out here showing up for everybody else, doing the most, saying yes when you don’t mean it, and ignoring what you need. That’s a form of self-abandonment.I’m sharing some things I wrote in my journal this week, a few hard truths about how we treat ourselves, and why being your own best friend is the kind of care that changes everything.Links for this episode:→ Book a Self-Care Coaching Session with me: Click Here→ Listen to last weeks episode on self-abandonment: Click Here → Follow me on Instagram: @browngirlselfcare → Want to support this work?: Click HereOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Rebuilding Trust With Yourself When You’ve Spent Years Self-Abandoning
In this episode, I’m talking about what it actually looks like to rebuild trust with yourself — especially when you’ve spent a lifetime ignoring your needs, second-guessing your voice, and shrinking to keep the peace. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns of self-abandonment, this one’s for you.I share the 4 daily practices I’ve been using to come back to myself and start rebuilding that trust in small, intentional ways.This is not about being perfect. It’s about not disappearing on yourself anymore. This is important liberation work.Mentioned in this episode:– The 4 daily practices I use to rebuild self-trust– What it means to make a decision and not waver– How to move without proof (and why that’s important)– Real-life examples of what this looks like for everyday Black womenAlso, here is the link to the hypertension article I read and mentionedWork with me here:🧘🏾♀️ Book a B.E.I.N.G. Self-Care Session → Click here!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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ETCF - Why I Started Eff The Cubicle
Eff the Cubicle Fridays: A New Chapter BeginsIn this episode, I’m introducing a brand new series called Eff the Cubicle Fridays. This series was born from my desire to break free from the 9-to-5 grind that was draining the life out of me. I share the story of how I launched this podcast while working in a high-pressure corporate job, terrified my employer would find out, and how that fear pushed me to move anyway.We’re talking entrepreneurship, creativity, personal growth, and what it means to reclaim your time and voice. If you’ve been dreaming of building something outside the system—or you’ve already started—this series is for you.🎙️ Ready to Start or Sustain Your Podcast?I’m now offering 1-on-1 podcast coaching for Black women who are ready to launch or keep their podcast going with clarity and strategy. If you're ready to invest in yourself, see your vision come to life, and work with me 1-on-1, book a session today.→ Here is the booking link to check it out and hold your space on my calendar🔗 Links + ResourcesBook Podcast Coaching: [Book here]Follow on Threads and Instagram: @browngirlselfcareSupport my work - CashappOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Bre, aka The Self-Care Pusher from Southern California, as she shares life experiences, weighs in on current events, amps up her wellness/health habits and finds clean(ish) products to try all for the sake of taking her physical, spiritual and emotional well-being to the next level and (hopefully) inspiring other women of color to do so as well. It's time to become obsessed with our self-care!
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