Brown Girl Self-Care

Hey Beautiful Black Woman!In this episode I'm recapping my road trip and sharing the lows, the highs, thoughts on not preparing for this journey, releasing "old Bre" with gratitude and why it's ok for "strong" Black women to do things that challenge them.Here are links to some of the things mentioned on the show*Car Fan: (plugs into the wall, your laptop or directly into your car if you have a USB port in there like I do) https://amzn.to/3eAvcprMagnetic Car Curtains (I have a 4 door Sedan): Back windows-> https://amzn.to/3QCbw1Y + front windows -> https://amzn.to/3QFoGv0Pepper Spray: https://amzn.to/3qwvu3oSun Shade (make sure you select the right size for your car): https://amzn.to/3DfRSFS9 Qt Cooler: https://amzn.to/3Qx0jj3Flying J App: https://pilotflyingj.com/rewardsWays you can support my work:Support the show on PatreonBuy me a coffee: Cashapp - $browngirlselfcareShare the episode with someone you love or consider leaving a 5 star rating and review wherever you are listening to the show.Our Sponsors:* Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heyy!!Even though it's a holiday, I'm still here sharing my thoughts and experiences with individual and collective self-care for Black women. This work is important to me and so, consider it a labor of love. My hope, seriously, is that you are able to slow down and listen to todays episode while taking full, deep breaths and sipping on something restorative like lemon balm tea or perhaps a matcha latte.Let's get into todays episode! I want to share my thoughts on how, due in part to this healing work I've been doing, I've been able to bring awareness to some hurtful things that were said to me/about me when I was a child and then reframe it to something that feels more like MY truth.Press play and let's get into it.Ways you can support the work that I do:Support the show on PatreonBuy me a coffee: Cashapp - $browngirlselfcareShare the episode with someone you love or consider leaving a 5 star rating and review wherever you are listening to the show.Our Sponsors:* Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm back in the "studio" and excited to talk about this weeks topic which is inviting peace into our journey.  I also share some things I regularly do that help me to feel more calm throughout the day.  You are worthy of peace but life and this system we exist in threatens it regularly.  Brew some tea and then listen to this episode. Product that I mentioned: Lemon Balm Drops* Ways that you can support my work include:  Cashapp - $browngirlselfcare Join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/browngirlselfcare  Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you are listening   Share the show with a friend  :) *I am an Amazon affiliate and may receive a few coins if you purchase through the above mentioned link Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In todays episode (road trip edition) I am sharing some thoughts and tips around developing a newer identity and how to start “walking it out.”  If you are ready to begin identifying as a higher version of yourself and set a new foundational set-point, including  putting and end to self-sabotage, listen to this episode.  Ways that you can support my work include:  Cashapp - $browngirlselfcare Join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/browngirlselfcare  Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you are listening   Share the show with a friend     Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello Beautiful Black Woman, Did you know that you can deepen your self-care practice by implementing the 4 S's?  Silence, solitude, surrender and stillness can be used separately or collectively and don't have to be "perfected" in order to be of benefit. **************************** This episode has graciously been sponsored by Fitbeads a company that offers self-care waistbeads handmade by Black artisans in Ghana.  Treat yo'self and get 20% off when you visit www.fitbeads.co and enter code BGSC20 at checkout. Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello Beautiful Black Woman, Let's talk a smidge about legalism and how the pressure or influence to do everything by the book is what prevents you from allowing yourself grace. Write this quote down in your journal or stick it on your wall with a post-it:  "Allow grace - not legalism - to be the foundation for your practice (Peter Scazzero). If you are curious about the book I mentioned, view it here* -> Emotionally Healthy Spirituality . **************************** This episode has graciously been sponsored by Fitbeads a company that offers self-care waistbeads handmade by Black artisans in Ghana.  Treat yo'self and get 20% off when you visit www.fitbeads.co and enter code BGSC20 at checkout. *BGSC is an Amazon affiliate and as such, I may be paid a small fee if you purchase from the booklink above. Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey sis! In today's episode I am being very real about my previous thoughts about yoga as well as where I am with it today.  *Spoiler alert* I was afraid to do certain stretches labeled as yoga out of fear of angering God.  Girl, I'm having a whole conversation about this today so press play and let's get into it. This episode has graciously been sponsored by Fitbeads a company that offers self-care waistbeads handmade by Black artisans in Ghana.  Treat yo'self and get 20% off when you visit www.fitbeads.co and enter code BGSC20 at checkout. Join me for the next member only Soul-Care Sunday happening in August by becoming a patron.  Visit patreon.com/browngirlselfcare to support the show and become a member. Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey, hey!! In this episode of the podcast I'm in conversation with connector and story teller Brie Penermon, Founder of FitBeads, who ethically sources and offers waistbeads that foster self-love, body-love and culture for women. Brie shares with us how she lost herself and ended up risking her health in the hopes of juggling marriage, babies, a career plus school.  Did I mention that this was all at the the same time? Her body ended up slowing her down in an unforgettable way and had it not been for rocking waist beads she may not have had the lightbulb moment she needed until things went from bad to worse. Listen to todays episode and also be sure to find your amazing pair of Fitbeads today.  Click here to shop and be sure to take 20% off your purchase by using code BGSC20. Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey, hey!  In this episode I'm getting candid about no longer being stuck in my life and the one thing I've had to do to continue moving forward in my healing.  I promise that it sounds simple but it can in fact require a ton of courage.  I hope this episode blesses and helps you to not feel like you're the only person "going through some thangs." Books I mentioned in todays episode: Happy Money Book -> https://amzn.to/3AVQIOy ** Healing Your Lost Inner Child -> https://amzn.to/3ObOoGd Finding Me (Viola Davis) -> https://amzn.to/3OeDPST ** I believe that this is the book that talks about mapping out your childhood/teenage timeline.   Love the show and want to dive deeper into sisterhood and healing?  Join me on Patreon - > www.patreon.com/browngirlselfcare. Amazon disclosure - I participate in the Amazon Affiliate program.  This means that if you purchase something I mention by clicking through the links above, I'll be paid a small commission from the sale. Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello Beautiful Black Woman! Welcome back to the Brown Girl Self-Care Podcast.  In today's episode I'm sharing four surprising ways you may have not been a safe space for another Black woman.  This episode is not about judgement or blame but about awareness and reflection as we continue leaning into community care and support for one another. Patreon supporters of the BGSC podcast get exclusive access to BGSC self-care support group sessions.  Join today -> Patreon.com/browngirlselfcare Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey, Hey! How easy has it been for you to tap into self-care?  How does it feel to be vulnerable by being in community with other Black woman?  What would your life look like six months from now if you were in a space where the people in the environment lead with compassion, grace and support?  How would you tap into wholeness when you're able to put your cape down? Let's cultivate a safe space together.  2x a month we are going to have virtual, healing meetups right online.  Join me on Patreon at any level for access: Patreon.com/browngirlselfcare Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello my darlings! Welcome back to the Brown Girl Self-Care Podcast.  On todays episode I'm getting real about some areas of my life I've had to acknowledge and/or begin working through to heal my daddy wounds.   1. Being assertive 2. Learning how to receive 3. Embrace softness  4. Being there for myself 5. Allowing others to support me 6. No longer romanticizing his role in my life + letting go of bitterness Love the pod?  Be sure to support by leaving a 5 star rating and review where ever you listening. Really love the pod and want to support the work that I'm doing?  Be sure to become a patron over at Patreon! Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey Girl! Welcome back to the Brown Girl Self-Care Podcast.  Today I am in conversation with fashion icon, actress, tv host, author and speaker Bevy Smith.   Recently she spoke on the TED stage about confidence, being authentic and how life gets greater, later.  In this episode, Bevy is dropping major gems on life, being your authentic self, owning your ish, working through toxic traits, loving yourself and so much more.   If you haven't already, grab a copy of Bevy's book, Bevelations- Lessons From A Mutha, Auntie, Bestie and be sure to keep up with her on Instagram. Love the Brown Girl Self-Care podcast?  Come join me on Patreon and become a supporter! Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to the Brown Girl Self-Care podcast.  With what is happening in the U.S. there may be times when you are out and about, wanting to "just be" or prioritize yourself, but it doesn't feel completely possible because you don't feel safe.  Instead of giving up on self-care, think about ways that you can make your personal space a place of refuge. Love Brown Girl Self-Care and want to support my work?  Consider joining my Patreon -> Brown Girl Self-Care on Patreon Did this show serve you in some way?  Consider sharing this episode with a friend.  And don't forget to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey, hey! Welcome back to the BGSC Podcast.  If you have been struggling to feel centered or recharged, this episode is for you because it may hold the missing key in your self-care practice.  In this episode I'm sharing a bit about earthing, the practice of connecting physically with the earth as well as growing my own food.  Yes, after 4 or 5 years I've finally moved forward on getting a balcony garden started.  Earthing (or grounding) as well as growing my own food are tools for my self-care kit that are both helping me to not only tap into calm and joy, but also allowing me to reconnect with my roots.  Listen in for more. Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey, hey! In this episode I'm sharing ways and reasons to be productive for yourself versus giving it all away to others and your career.   Come join our sister squad.  19 spots remaining for June's Puzzle and Sip.  Get puzzle and tickets for you and your friends here -> Puzzle and Sip Support for our sponsor:   RVL Wellness Co is offering a 15% off discount to all of my listeners. Go to www.rvlwellnessco.com and use code "BGSC15” at checkout for 15% off your first order of a self-care puzzle for a limited time. This episode was sponsored by RVL Wellness Co., a small black woman-owned puzzle company located in Charlotte, NC. RVL (pronounced Revel) Wellness Co. was founded to provide Black women a luxe self-care experience through dedicated quiet time and mindfulness products. Founder, Brittny Horne, understood the pressure on Black women to be booked and busy without prioritizing their wellness. She started RVL as a reminder to pause and enjoy an intended moment of calm through puzzling. They're on a mission to elevate both the personal and professional well-being of Black women. Their mindfulness products feature curated collections from Black female artists and reflect the values, dreams, and joy in our life experience. They believe art should be savored and design puzzles to be framed and used as home decor.  Whether you have time for a mini wellness break or a full day for quiet time, they have a range of puzzles for you to bask in your peaceful moment. Renew your energy with their handmade puzzles available in 48, 120, or 300 pieces. It’s your right to settle in and show love to yourself through intentional downtime. They're here to help you revel in it, piece by piece. RVL Wellness Co is offering a 15% off discount to all of my listeners. Go to www.rvlwellnessco.com and use code "BGSC15” at checkout for 15% off your first order of a self-care puzzle for a limited time. Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the podcast I am in conversation with Brittny Horne, Founder of RVL Wellness, a self-care puzzle company created specifically for Black women.   During our time together here are some of the points we talked about:  How Brittny decided to take a huge risk by living in another country at a young age and if it paid off  Working in a toxic job and how she ignored the red flags in the pursuit of making money  Questioning herself to the point of having panic attacks and how she reclaimed her life How doing puzzles with her grandmother nurtured her spirit Why she decided to start a puzzle company that featured Black art   Want access to podcast episodes before they drop?  Click here to join Brown Girl Self-Care on Patreon for bonus content created to refill your cup.   Join Us For The Puzzle + Sip! Support for our sponsor: This episode was sponsored by RVL Wellness Co., a small black woman-owned puzzle company located in Charlotte, NC. RVL (pronounced Revel) Wellness Co. was founded to provide Black women a luxe self-care experience through dedicated quiet time and mindfulness products. Founder, Brittny Horne, understood the pressure on Black women to be booked and busy without prioritizing their wellness. She started RVL as a reminder to pause and enjoy an intended moment of calm through puzzling. They're on a mission to elevate both the personal and professional well-being of Black women. Their mindfulness products feature curated collections from Black female artists and reflect the values, dreams, and joy in our life experience. They believe art should be savored and design puzzles to be framed and used as home decor.  Whether you have time for a mini wellness break or a full day for quiet time, they have a range of puzzles for you to bask in your peaceful moment. Renew your energy with their handmade puzzles available in 48, 120, or 300 pieces. It’s your right to settle in and show love to yourself through intentional downtime. They're here to help you revel in it, piece by piece. RVL Wellness Co is offering a 15% off discount to all of my listeners. Go to www.rvlwellnessco.com and use code "BGSC15” at checkout for 15% off your first order of a self-care puzzle for a limited time. Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey, girl, hey!  Recently, right as I was hopping off of an Instagram Live a young lady asked me about self-soothing.  I wasn't able to discuss it then, so thought the podcast would be an excellent place to provide some insight. In this episode I talk about what self-soothing is, why I feel that it in some cases it's a band-aid fix (but definitely a tool for our self-care tool kits) and also some ways to do it to bring down stress levels and anxiety. Support for our sponsor: This episode was sponsored by RVL Wellness Co., a small black woman-owned puzzle company located in Charlotte, NC. RVL (pronounced Revel) Wellness Co. was founded to provide Black women a luxe self-care experience through dedicated quiet time and mindfulness products. Founder, Brittny Horne, understood the pressure on Black women to be booked and busy without prioritizing their wellness. She started RVL as a reminder to pause and enjoy an intended moment of calm through puzzling. They're on a mission to elevate both the personal and professional well-being of Black women. Their mindfulness products feature curated collections from Black female artists and reflect the values, dreams, and joy in our life experience. They believe art should be savored and design puzzles to be framed and used as home decor.  Whether you have time for a mini wellness break or a full day for quiet time, they have a range of puzzles for you to bask in your peaceful moment. Renew your energy with their handmade puzzles available in 48, 120, or 300 pieces. It’s your right to settle in and show love to yourself through intentional downtime. They're here to help you revel in it, piece by piece. RVL Wellness Co is offering a 15% off discount to all of my listeners. Go to www.rvlwellnessco.com and use code "BGSC15” at checkout for 15% off your first order of a self-care puzzle for a limited time. Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode I'm sharing five things that I wish I knew years ago when I battled depression.  The Mayo Clinic defines depression as a mood disorder that that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.   Causes of depression include abuse, serious illnesses, personal problems and even genes with women being twice as likely as men to be depressed. (WebMD) According to Hopkins Medicine, approximately 26% of Americans suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.  That is about 1 out of every 4 adults.   My hope is that this episode, and my story, help you or someone you know to understand that if you've ever experienced depression, anxiety, sadness or uncertainty, you are not alone. Support for our sponsor: This episode was sponsored by RVL Wellness Co., a small black woman-owned puzzle company located in Charlotte, NC. RVL Wellness Co. was founded to provide Black women a luxe self-care experience through dedicated quiet time and mindfulness products. Founder, Brittny Horne, understood the pressure on Black women to be booked and busy without prioritizing their wellness. She started RVL as a reminder to pause and enjoy an intended moment of calm through puzzling. They're on a mission to elevate both the personal and professional well-being of Black women. Their mindfulness products feature curated collections from Black female artists and reflect the values, dreams, and joy in our life experience. They believe art should be savored and design puzzles to be framed and used as home decor.  Whether you have time for a mini wellness break or a full day for quiet time, they have a range of puzzles for you to bask in your peaceful moment. Renew your energy with their handmade puzzles available in 48, 120, or 300 pieces. It’s your right to settle in and show love to yourself through intentional downtime. They're here to help you revel in it, piece by piece. RVL Wellness Co is offering a 15% off discount to all of my listeners. Go to www.rvlwellnessco.com and use code "BGSC15” at checkout for 15% off your first order of a self-care puzzle for a limited time. Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey, Hey! In this episode of the Brown Girl Self-Care Podcast I'm in conversation with Dr. Nic Hardy, a Licensed Therapist based out of TX whose zone of expertise includes helping us repair and/or grow from our relationships while also addressing challenges we face that are rooted in fear, anxiety and trauma. His work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, NBC LX, PopSugar Ask.Men, Bustle, PscyhCentral and other national publications. He has also consulted on mental health for several fortune 500 companies. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Houston, where his research focused on relationship satisfaction in Black and minority families. Today, Nic and I are talking about self-care as it relates to issues including: Survival mode Managing tension in relationships where we are the primary caregiver The importance of not overcompensating in relationships How to better communicate with your partner in healthier ways so that we aren't sending/reading the dreaded "we need to talk" text message You can find Nic here: Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/nichardy_/ Website to book a session -> https://www.nichardy.com/ Twitter -> https://www.twitter.com/nichardycs If you know that it's your season to take your self-care to the next level, be sure to join my private community on Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/BrownGirlSelfCare Our Sponsors: * Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code SELFCARE at checkout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy