The Strong Black Woman Syndrome | S1E3
Cope Queens
English - November 20, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 14.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement mental health black mental health cope queens coping strategies awareness depression mental illness anxiety therapy self improvement Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
What is one trait that women such as Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Maya Angelou, and for some us your mothers and grandmothers have in common? Historically and generationally, many African American women are raised to exhibit the epitome of strength. We trained to be self-reliant and confident. We are often expected to be the provider, the homemaker, the counselor, and the caretaker. Being a strong black woman, in most cases, is viewed as a badge of honor. There are some downsides to this classification, and they are rooted in what is often the overwhelming expectations of prioritizing everyone else's needs above our own. The Strong Black Woman Syndrome is the third episode in our eight-part series, Black and Depressed. In this episode, we explore the traits commonly used to define a strong black woman and how these expectations affect one's mental well-being. In this episode, we also share part of our conversation with the Hope Warrior Project team. Both Stephanie and Lydia share their journeys with us. To hear the full discussion, please visit copequeens.com.
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