Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman
322 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsIn 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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S5E10: Signs That You're The Toxic One in the Relationship
March 06, 2020 04:32 - 52 minutes - 29.9 MBLady, when was the last time you took a long hard look in the mirror to examine the negativity you may bring to your relationships? We know that doing so requires hard work and often a level of vulnerability that some of us will readily avoid. In today’s episode, Terri and Dom offer us ways to identify when and why we are the toxic ones in our relationships. They also share some of their toxic ways. Within that sharing, the ladies also provide us with concrete steps to take if we are ready fo...
S5E9: The Complex History of Black People with Dr. Candice Harrison
February 27, 2020 23:22 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBLady, we know that Black History IS American History 365 (well, 366 if it’s a leap year, lol). Today Terri and Dom are joined in conversation with historian, Dr. Candice Harrison. The ladies discuss what fuels Candice’s passion for history; the work she is doing at the University of San Francisco; where we can find accurate information about our history; how she processes all the trauma and beauty of history; and who are the unsung heroes we should acknowledge. Grab a glass of your favorite b...
S5E8: Exploring Plastic Surgery, Mental Health, and Body Image with Dr. Myla Bennett
February 21, 2020 04:22 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn today’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Dr. Myla Bennett, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Georgia. She is not your typical plastic surgeon. Dr. Myla is “pro doing things to make you feel good but anti ignoring what is going on inside that is affecting what you want to do on the outside.” Your mental health is an important factor in your decision to have plastic surgery. Dr. Myla shares with us the “dark and dangerous” side of plastic surgery, the surgeries people regret and the i...
S5E7: Reducing Shame and Stigma Around STDs with Dr. Joy Cooper
February 14, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 25.4 MBLady, before you make plans with your boo for the weekend, you may want to listen to this episode. This week Terri and Dom welcome Dr. Joy Cooper back into H.E.R Space for a much-needed conversation. In this week's episode, the ladies dive into a different topic related to our gynecological health...STDs and STIs. If you remember what you learned in the sex-ed class in high school and the pamphlet in your doctor’s office... get ready because Dr. Joy is providing us with all of the updated ter...
S5E6:Being Transformed In and Through Relationships with Zo Williams
February 07, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 24.2 MBLady, today is a special day in H.E.R. Space. We have opened the doors to invite our first male guest. Listen in as Terri and Dom engage Zo Williams in conversation about relationships. This dialogue is much more than men vs. women. Get ready to hear some insightful ways to reconceptualize your understanding of heterosexual relationships; the roles each of us play; how we got to a certain place in our relationships; and how we can change if we desire to do so. Be sure to have your favorite no...
S5E5: Processing the Loss of Kobe Bryant and Grieving Those with Complicated Legacies
January 31, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 19.1 MBLady, today we are diving into an important conversation about the complicated feelings of grief. While most of the conversation centers around hearing about the news about Kobe Bryant’s death, his daughter Gianna and the seven other people on the helicopter, Dom and Terri also have a larger conversation about the other thoughts and feelings that come up when someone dies. How do you respond or how are you supposed to feel when someone who assaulted you dies? How is the family supposed to fee...
S5E4: How Your Words Are Creating Your Current Reality (Put Some Respect on Your Name)
January 26, 2020 06:05 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBLady, today is a powerful episode. It may bring up strong emotions and some of you may be able to relate to Terri’s story. As you are listening, know there are resources available to help. Scroll to the bottom of this page for more information. If you are in the process of healing recognize the importance of your internal dialogue. Words have power. In today’s episode, we learn how to use words to heal, empower and build resilience. ***If you or someone you know is being abused please see t...
S5E3: A Fresh Perspective on Receiving Feedback and Managing Defensiveness
January 16, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 16 MBHave you provided reviews or given professional feedback and wondered what they are really thinking about what you shared with them? Being behind the mic can be difficult to navigate the balance of privacy and openness. In today’s episode, Dom and Terri share their process with wrestling with some specific feedback they received from a listener. Through this process, Terri turns the interview tables on Dom and we find out if she has any “clatchet” in her. As you are listening to the episode i...
S5E2: Are You Tired of Being Broke? Manifest Abundance Today with Constance Carter
January 09, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBOur relationship with money has an impact on our quality of life. Having a million dollars in the bank does not automatically make us happy nor does being “poor” equal unhappiness. This week we have a special guest that will help us all think about what changes we need to make in our lives to not only get our finances in order but shift our family dynamics to what best serves us. Constance Carter, the CEO of Catalyst Real Estate Professionals joins Terri and Dr. Dom to share with us her journ...
S5E1: Creating a 2020 Vision For Your Life
January 03, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 23.3 MBThis is the start of a new year and decade. What comes up for you? Where were you 10 years ago? What has/has not happened? How do you feel about where your life is now? As we embark on this next year and decade, what are the things you want to focus on? In this episode, Dr. Dom and Terri share some of the goals they have had over the last decade reflecting on how some of those things have unfolded...or did not unfold. Listen in as Terri and Dom share with us how to establish our vision with t...
S4E13: Season 4 Finale- What to Expect from H.E.R Space in 2020!
December 27, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 51.5 MBLady, we have made it to the end of Season 4, 2019, and the first year of H.E.R Space podcast. THANK YOU and YOU and YOU!!! We could not have made it this far (over 225 thousand downloads) without your support. In this season Terri and Dom start off the season with a series of episodes that address health-related topics, including a discussion of fibroids. Following those episodes, the ladies offer us a series of healing episodes. Of course, the ladies could not end the first year without al...
S4E13: Season 4 Finale- What to Expect from H.E.R Space in 2020!
December 27, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 21.1 MBLady, we have made it to the end of Season 4, 2019, and the first year of H.E.R Space podcast. THANK YOU and YOU and YOU!!! We could not have made it this far (over 225 thousand downloads) without your support. In this season Terri and Dom start off the season with a series of episodes that address health-related topics, including a discussion of fibroids. Following those episodes, the ladies offer us a series of healing episodes. Of course, the ladies could not end the first year without als...
S4E12: How to Conduct Your Annual Year in Review & Why It’s Crucial to Your Personal Growth
December 20, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBLady, can you believe 2019 is almost over? You have made 365 trips around the sun! Have you made any changes? Have you achieved the goals you set at the beginning of this year? No worries if you are feeling stagnant. This episode is an opportunity to engage in self-reflection. Listen in as Dom and Terri guide us through a series of questions to help us reflect on the past year. Be prepared to stop and start many times along this journey as you dive into answering the questions authentically. ...
S4E11: The 4 Levels of Friendship and How to Spot Fake Friends
December 13, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MB“From fibroids to fake friends…” The ladies have discussed fibroids so listen in today as they address fake friends. Lady, how many people in your life can you truly call friends? How long have you known them? Are they acquaintances or “ride or dies”? Many of us call the majority of the people in our life friends but all friendships are not equal. In this episode, Terri and Dom help us understand the different types of friendships and give us real-life examples of their highest level of frien...
S4E11: The 4 Levels of Friendship and How to Spot Fake Friends
December 13, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 63.9 MB“From fibroids to fake friends…” The ladies have discussed fibroids so listen in today as they address fake friends. Lady, how many people in your life can you truly call friends? How long have you known them? Are they acquaintances or “ride or dies”? Many of us call the majority of the people in our life friends but all friendships are not equal. In this episode, Terri and Dom help us understand the different types of friendships and give us real-life examples of their highest level of fr...
S4E10: Tapping Into Your Greatest Self Defense Tool with Linda Leu
December 06, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this week’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Linda Leu, the Executive Director of IMPACT Bay Area. In Spring 2019 Dom and Terri participated in IMPACT’s first self-defense class specifically for women of color. Linda led that course. In this conversation, the ladies reflect on that experience but more importantly, Linda shares information about self-defense techniques beyond the physical skills. She also explains what happens to many of us who experience the freeze response and how we ...
S4E9: 8 Life Hacks to Save You Time and Energy
November 29, 2019 04:59 - 41 minutes - 23.9 MBLady, do you ever wish that some of the things you do in life could be simplified? Yes? Us too. In this week’s episode, Terri and Dom share with us some of their favorite life hacks. From managing your meals to your appearance, listen in as the ladies break down each time saver and the practical ways in which they are used. Trust us when we say some of these life hacks are guaranteed to make your life easier. Quote of the Day: "Life is really simple. We insist on making it complicated." -Con...
S4E8: How to Deal with Jealousy and Envy Without Beating Yourself Up
November 22, 2019 04:59 - 36 minutes - 21.1 MBToday’s episode is one that all of us experience but few of us actually talk about...jealousy and envy. Homegirl at the office stays winning. Your bestie in another city is getting closer to someone else. Which one is envy? Which one is jealousy? What other feelings come up? Often times they are used interchangeably and incorrect. Terri and Dom help us clarify what each term means. Then they walk us through multiple real-life examples to help us parse out what each word looks like when played...
S4E7: Myths and Beliefs We Need to Learn
November 15, 2019 14:36 - 42 minutes - 59.6 MBLady, were there things you were taught as a child that now as an adult you wonder why you believed it? Yep. Us too. Oh, wait. That’s not you? What about as an adult? There was nothing you have questioned? Still not you? So, no pyramid schemes? Certain religious beliefs? “Old wives tales”? Virginity/Hymen Testing? Today we invite you to listen with an open heart and mind as Terri and Dom provide us with an opportunity to reflect on what we have learned and question the messaging we have ...
S4E7: Myths and Beliefs We Need to Unlearn
November 15, 2019 14:36 - 42 minutes - 24.5 MBLady, were there things you were taught as a child that now as an adult you wonder why you believed it? Yep. Us too. Oh, wait. That’s not you? What about as an adult? There was nothing you have questioned? Still not you? So, no pyramid schemes? Certain religious beliefs? “Old wives tales”? Virginity/Hymen Testing? Today we invite you to listen with an open heart and mind as Terri and Dom provide us with an opportunity to reflect on what we have learned and question the messaging we have held ...
S4E6: 6 Tips to Cope with the Holiday Blues
November 08, 2019 05:15 - 39 minutes - 15.9 MBLady, are you ready? It's the holiday season 2019 edition. How do you usually feel around the holidays? For some of us, it is not the time of joy and merriment that seems to emanate from everything around us. In this episode, Terri and Dom give us some important signs to look for if we are experiencing the holiday blues. They also provide us with six healthy coping strategies and give examples of what it looks like in real life. Of course, infused throughout the episode Dom and Terri share wi...
S4E6: 6 Tips to Cope with the Holiday Blues
November 08, 2019 05:15 - 38 minutes - 55.2 MBLady, are you ready? It's the holiday season 2019 edition. How do you usually feel around the holidays? For some of us, it is not the time of joy and merriment that seems to emanate from everything around us. In this episode, Terri and Dom give us some important signs to look for if we are experiencing the holiday blues. They also provide us with six healthy coping strategies and give examples of what it looks like in real life. Of course, infused throughout the episode Dom and Terri sha...
S4E5: How and Why Gratitude Can Change Your Life for the Better
November 01, 2019 05:07 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MBLady, can you believe it’s November? That means the holidays are upon us. It also means a new year is approaching. Here in the H.E.R Space Sanctuary, we believe that now is a great time to challenge ourselves to be thankful for all of our blessings. In this episode, Terri and Dom take us back down memory lane to share with us the lessons they received about gratitude. They also break down why gratitude is important and the benefits we can derive from incorporating it into our daily lives. Scr...
S4E4: How to Heal Your Spirit Through Relaxation So You Can Truly Be at Peace
October 25, 2019 04:41 - 42 minutes - 24.5 MBWhat does relaxation look like for you? We know there are levels to this but we are talking about the relaxation that involves letting go and not thinking or stressing. Have you ever actually had this experience? Maybe? No? Don’t worry. For all our Type A people this episode is for you. Know that relaxation is not sitting down watching a documentary or using your day off to organize your closet. Relaxation means that you are truly taking the time to bring your energy fuel tank from E(mpty) t...
S4E3: The Burden of Fibroids for Black Women with Dr. Joy Cooper
October 18, 2019 02:32 - 51 minutes - 29.7 MBLady, if you have been listening to the podcast for a bit, you know in our introduction we mention we discuss topics ranging “from fibroids to fake friends." Today Dr. Joy Cooper joins us in the H.E.R Space Sanctuary to drop her "TED Talk" on fibroids and its impact specifically on women of the diaspora. In this episode, Dom and Dr. Joy share their personal experiences with fibroids that many of us could either relate to ourselves or know someone who can. In this candid conversation with Terr...
S4E2: A Conversation You Need to Hear About Suicide and Resiliency
October 11, 2019 13:37 - 33 minutes - 19.3 MBQuote of the Day: “To anyone out there who’s hurting—it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of strength.” - Barack Obama National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1800273TALK Lady, have you ever felt like whenever you try to take two steps forward you get sent three steps back? At times it can feel really hopeless. Did you reach out for help? Was there someone or something that gave you hope? In today’s episode, Terri shares with us when she contemplated suicide and the obstacle...
S4E1: Beyond Shyness: How to Face Your Social Anxiety Fears
October 04, 2019 04:51 - 38 minutes - 22 MBQuote of the Day: "Connection: the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship." - Brene Brown Welcome to Fall and Season 4 Lady! As we embark on the last quarter of the year one thing that comes to mind is the approaching holiday season. For many of us, that means work parties, family gatherings, charity events and all of the things that involve...
S3E14: Season 3 Finale- You Helped Us Reach 100K Downloads
September 27, 2019 04:33 - 40 minutes - 23.4 MBJust as we are (hopefully) saying goodbye to summer, Terri and Dom are wrapping up Season 3 this week. Join the ladies as they discuss the highlights of this season, from the dope women who appeared as guests, the lessons they learned, and the tech issues to the personal losses Terri experienced. This season also had a couple of great achievements. Not only did we have 20,000 downloads in July alone but by the middle of September y’all showed up and showed OUT with the downloads crossing the ...
S3E13: Who Taught Us to Deny Our Sensuality? with Free the Cheeks Founders Breezy and Bobbi
September 19, 2019 04:42 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBLady, what were you taught about sexuality and sensuality? Are you ready to relearn what you thought you knew? This week Terri and Dom are joined by dynamic sister duo Breezy and Bobbi (the founders of Free the Cheeks) and they take us to Twerk Church. This discussion dives into what’s really up with what women are taught about sex and sensuality. A lot of us were taught about respectability politics and socialized into participating in the patriarchy based on the traumas of our ancestors. To...
S3E12: Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis
September 13, 2019 02:47 - 44 minutes - 25.4 MB“Surviving is not the same thing as living.” Lady, how many times have people commented on how strong you are? How many times have you felt like you were falling apart on the inside but you refused to let others see it so you would not be perceived as weak? Take a moment and think about where you learned that pattern. Chances are you are living out a narrative that is not your own. You may be operating in a space conditioned to protect your wounds...shield you from your trauma. Trauma that wa...
S3E11: The Silent, Secret Grief of Miscarriage and the Pressure to Become a Mom
September 06, 2019 03:21 - 49 minutes - 28.4 MBLady, when did you decide whether or not you wanted children? Were you socialized to tie your womanhood to being a mother? Have you thought about what you really want? Do you know what influenced that decision? In today’s episode, Terri and Dom discuss their decision on having children and what factors led to their choices. More importantly, the ladies dive into a conversation that many women experience but until recently have not openly shared. Infertility. Miscarriage. Let’s not be silent o...
S3E10: A Fresh Perspective on Death You Need to Hear (Plus Our First Giveaway!)
August 30, 2019 09:02 - 39 minutes - 22.8 MBLady, we know you are reading the title of today’s episode and probably took a pause. What are the thoughts and feelings that come up for you? Fear? Unease? Are you ready to click out of this episode? Remember, when Dom tells us to trust the process? This is one of those times. TRUST. THE. PROCESS. We acknowledge this is a heavy topic and invite you to dive into this with us. Stop what you are doing and be present for this discussion. The first lesson: Live in the moment. Death is a fact of l...
S3E9: How to Make Fear Your Greatest Teacher with Guryan Tighe
August 23, 2019 12:15 - 48 minutes - 27.6 MBWhat are you most afraid of? Have you shared that with anyone? What have you done to address the fear(s)? No worries, if you have not taken any steps. Hopefully, listening to this episode will motivate you to take action. In today’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Guryan Tighe. Guryan is Founder and CEO of, Fourage, that's courage with an F. As an Executive Coach who specializes in helping people address their fears, Guryan joins Dom and Terri to discuss fear and communication. Each of ...
S3E8: Therapy for Black Girls with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
August 16, 2019 00:25 - 33 minutes - 19 MBLady, have you ever had times where you’re sitting with a mentor, big sister, or someone you look up to and their presence just makes you feel at peace? Makes you want to ask ALL the questions and share ALL your business knowing there will be no judgment and you’ll be guided into making healthy choices? Well that’s what it was like for Terri and Dom this week as they were in conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. If you’ve been a part of the sanctuary for a while then you're already fa...
S3E7: What "They" Didn't Teach You About White Supremacy and Feminism with Rachel Cargle
August 09, 2019 03:00 - 40 minutes - 23 MBThis week finds us in the aftermath of multiple mass shootings due to domestic terrorism. To be clear, these instances are fueled by hate and a result of white supremacy. Today Terri and Dom are joined by Rachel Cargle, an activist, writer, lecturer, and entrepreneur. Rachel’s work focuses on unpacking White feminism, confronting White supremacy and educating people on how Black women are frequently shut out of feminist spaces. The ladies discuss White supremacy by defining it; how it pervade...
S3E6: How to Thrive as an Introvert in a World Built for Extroverts
August 01, 2019 17:59 - 44 minutes - 25.7 MBIn a world that encourages and supports engaging with others on a constant basis, is there understanding for those of us that prefer to be alone? When you hear the word introvert how much does this describe you? Before you make that decision listen in as Dom dispels the myth of equating an introvert with shyness and answers whether social anxiety and introversion are equals. When, where and how you derive your energy clues you in to your introversion status. Not sure how that really applies t...
S3E5: How To Become More Assertive (And Why It's Important)
July 26, 2019 14:19 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBAssertiveness. When do you use your voice? How do you use your voice? What does it look like when you assert yourself? Where did you learn to use your voice? The answers to each of those questions gives you insight into how you express assertiveness. If you have listened to previous episodes on boundary setting and confidence then this week’s topic will add to your arsenal of being a woman living in authenticity. Terri and Dom will explore examples of assertiveness and also distinguish from a...
S3E4: What To Do When Life Comes at You Fast
July 19, 2019 20:56 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBThis was week was a rough one for Dom and Terri. Terri found out that her grandmother passed away and had to abruptly leave San Francisco to head home to Philadelphia. It was still very important for them to produce an episode but they ran into quite a few challenges. Despite the technological struggle, they had a quick conversation about stress, anxiety, and setting boundaries when life comes at you fast. Stay tuned because they'll have more in-depth conversation about these topics in the ...
S3E3: 5 Tips to Help You Get Back On Track and Find Your Passion
July 12, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWe are more than halfway through 2019. Have you accomplished all of your goals for the year? While some of us use June and July to re-evaluate goals and resolutions we set in January, know that it is okay to establish new goals and hit reset at any time in the year. What about your life goals? Do you have things that you are passionate about? What gives you purpose? In today’s episode, listen in as Terri and Dom share their journeys to discovering their passions. What you hear is sure to enli...
S3E2: It's Our Anniversary BONUS Bloopers Reel
July 09, 2019 16:52 - 7 minutes - 12.3 MBAyyyyeee!!! Today is a special day...It’s our anniversary! One year ago today Terri and Dom met for dinner and decided H.E.R Space podcast needed to happen. Check out this bonus episode with clips that got left on the editing room floor. Resources: Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: herspacepodcast.com Email: herspacepodca...
S3E2: It's Our Anniversary BONUS Bloopers Reel
July 09, 2019 16:52 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBAyyyyeee!!! Today is a special day...It’s our anniversary! One year ago today Terri and Dom met for dinner and decided H.E.R Space podcast needed to happen. Check out this bonus episode with clips that got left on the editing room floor. Resources: Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: herspacepodcast.com Email: [email protected] H.E.R Space ...
S3E1: Why You Should Sleep Like Your Life Depends On It
July 05, 2019 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWelcome to Season 3 of the H.E.R Space Podcast! The beginning of Season 3 also coincides with National Minority Mental Health Month. One of the ways in which our mental health is impacted is by our relationship with sleep. Lady, are you someone who has trouble falling asleep? Or maybe you fall asleep easily but can’t stay asleep? What’s your relationship with sleep? In this week’s episode, Terri and Dom explore what their various sleep habits are and whether they have good sleep hygiene. Dom ...
S2E13: Season 2 Finale- Highlights From the Season & the H.E.R Space Retreat
June 27, 2019 22:51 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB2019, where have you gone? We are halfway through the year which means we're at the end of season two. This season brought us guest co-hosts who are experts in sex, sexuality, sexual orientation and queer identity. It also showed us to trust the process as the order of the episodes, while most were not intentional, all built upon one another. In this week’s episode Terri and Dom recap all of the previous episodes of this season, share some of the behind the scenes conversations and how Dom an...
S2E12: Oh You Bougie, Huh?
June 21, 2019 15:52 - 39 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this week’s episode, Terri and Dom talk about an often polarizing conversation...socioeconomic status and class. Being middle class and/or college-educated is often equated with being bougie. Well, what does bougie even mean? Is it wearing expensive shoes? Staying at four-star hotels? Going to acupuncture? Terri and Dom share their experiences with when and why people call someone bougie. Terri provides us with multiple examples of how people in our lives may call us bougie from a negative...
S2E11: I Am Not My Hair... Or Am I?
June 14, 2019 17:44 - 41 minutes - 23.5 MBIn today’s episode, Dom and Terri discuss hair. Now, this is not just a discussion on “Good vs. Bad Hair”, though the ladies briefly touch on it. This is a conversation that begins with a quick history lesson on the Tignon Laws of New Orleans and then moves into modern ways in which our hair is policed, judged, politicized, and criticized. The words we use to describe someone’s hair or the assumptions we make about one another based on how we choose to wear our hair can be hurtful and offensi...
S2E10: Songs in the Key of Life
June 07, 2019 18:13 - 39 minutes - 22.7 MBIn honor of Black Music Month, Terri and Dom open up the discussion of music. Who are your favorite artists? What are your favorite songs? What did music mean in your household growing up? Dom and Terri answer all of those questions and share some of their memories and emotions that remind us of the power of music. Make sure you queue up your favorite music platform and look up the songs and artists mentioned so that you can sing along. Then play along as Terri and Dom toss out various song l...
S2E9: So What's Therapy Like Anyway?
May 30, 2019 06:06 - 41 minutes - 23.6 MBHave you been considering seeing a mental health professional? Well, then today’s episode is just for you. Dom acknowledges that as a mental health professional she is biased so she turns to Terri to share her experience with therapy. Through Terri’s sharing of her varied experiences with therapy Dom asks her questions to help listeners determine things to look for; questions to ask; and how to advocate for you may need. The ladies also provide us with information on ways to get access to ...
S2E8: Is This What Anxiety Looks Like?
May 24, 2019 13:37 - 45 minutes - 26 MBAnxiety is the number one mental health diagnosis in America and Black women experience it in ways that we often ignore... In this week's episode, Terri shares that she has been in a reflective space and unapologetically experiencing ALL of her feelings. One of the things she noticed was anxiety. Terri notes that she wasn't able to acknowledge the experience until she knew what it meant. Dom provides us with descriptions on how anxiety may show up in our lives from the physical, mental and b...
S2E7: What Do You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self?
May 17, 2019 16:33 - 38 minutes - 15.6 MB“Girl, if I knew then what I know now.” How many times have you heard this or said this? In today’s episode, Terri and Dom address what they would tell their younger selves in regards to relationships, sexuality, career, finances, self-esteem, and womanhood. “Trust your gut” “Monetize your passion” “Your network determines your net worth” “MASTURBATE!” “Embrace who you are” “It’s okay for us to be multidimensional beings” “You’re worthy” ...there are so many quotable moments in this episode ...
S2E6: Addressing the Problematic: What You Don't Know Can Hurt Others with Dr. Ja'Nina Garrett-Walker
May 10, 2019 12:18 - 36 minutes - 20.7 MBQUOTE OF THE DAY: “When we face pain in relationships our first response is often to sever bonds rather than to maintain commitment.” “For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?” - bell hooks In Season 2 Episode 5 Dom and Terri had a chance to interview a special guest, Dr. Ja'Nina Garrett-Walker and engage in convers...