Black Girl Burnout

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley discusses the importance of Opting Into Meaningful Apologies.  We live in a world where people just don't say sorry enough from a place of true sincerity. Earlier this week we addressed the fact that we often overuse the word sorry to the point where it loses its meaning. However, today we will explore healthy ways to say that...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley discusses the importance of Opting Out Lost Causes. Are you tired of engaging in meaningless debates and online battles? These are both examples of lost causes that are extreme energy drainers. Lost causes tend to involve instances where you are giving away more energy than you are getting back. This episode is for you if you would...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley discusses the importance of Opting Out of Over Apologizing.  Historically, for black people, apologies often exemplified ways to minimize discomfort for other people. This episode is for you if you would like to learn more about what to do instead of apologizing in your professional and personal lives. More, more, and still more is...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Les Alfred conclude their discussion about the importance of Opting Into Balanced Black Girl. Spending time with friends and engaging in hobbies is a great way to release stress and experience Joy. This episode is for you if you would like to learn how to incorporate the power of “Play” into your non-working hours. Mo...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Les Alfred continue their discussion about the importance of Opting Into Balanced Black Girl. Aligning with “True Joy” in your life involves the process of learning how to stop defining your life solely by your profession. Take some time to get in touch with what you want out of life. This episode is for you if you ar...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Les Alfred discuss the importance of Opting Into Balanced Black Girl. Do you have a lot on your plate, and everything just feels misaligned? In this community, we totally understand this feeling. Burnout is a real thing and it can present in many different ways. This episode is for you if you would like to learn how t...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley discusses the importance of Opting Out of Overwhelm. Do you find yourself in a perpetual state of feeling overstimulated due to constantly multitasking? Is it hard for you to even reach a state of feeling completely calm? If so, you are not alone. This episode is for you if you would like to learn how to unplug and disconnect in a...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley discusses the importance of Opting Into Centering Joy. One of the best ways to center joy in your life is by decreasing the amount of time and energy that you give to “Struggle”. Reclaim some of your time by acknowledging things that have gone well in your life, or positive ways that you have been able to manage challenges. You des...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley talks about effective ways to opt out of the cycle of overcoming. Do you find yourself in a  constant state of overcoming. Are you patting yourself on the back when you overcome an obstacle? If so, you are not alone. But, have you ever asked yourself, what would your life be like if you didn't have that challenge? This episode...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Sonya Renee Taylor conclude their discussion about Opting Into Unapologetic Self Love. Society has conditioned us to believe that extreme self-sacrifice is the only way to show that you truly care about someone. However, this is simply not true. It is absolutely possible to have meaningful relationships without also h...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Sonya Renee Taylor continue their discussion about Opting Into Unapologetic Self Love. No matter your religion or spiritual beliefs, I think that we can all agree that we come to this planet as a manifestation of pure Love. We come to this planet in the right relationship with ourselves, our beingness, our bodies, and...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Sonya Renee Taylor explore the idea of Opting Into Unapologetic Self Love. All too often we focus on trying to figure out how to manage expectations, or mitigate rejection. But underneath that, what we're really saying is, am I lovable? This episode is for you if you are ready to unapologetically embrace what your...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley explores the importance of Opting Into Creating Your Own Circle. Circles and creating your own community should have some elements of being action-oriented. Ideally, there should be a connection with the feeling of moving things forward. This episode is for you if you are ready to learn how to create a circle that helps you feel co...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley explores the importance of Opting Out of Low Maintenance. Are you packaging yourself as low maintenance, just so that people will like you? If so, you are not alone. The goal of this community is to openly discuss our trials, so that we can help each other heal. This episode is for you if you are ready to stop putting the needs of...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley explores the importance of Opting Into Soft Evenings.  The soft evening is all about identifying what kinds of things make me feel calm, set up for success, and just solid within myself so that I can tackle whatever awaits me. This episode is for you if you are ready to create a routine for your evening that has you feeling rested...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Mayyadda conclude their discussion about coming home to yourself. When you get serious about centering “Joy” in your life, you will notice that the quality of your friendships and relationships will change as you better align with your needs. It is ok to accept that some people are only meant to be in your life for a...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Mayyadda continue their discussion about coming home to yourself. Did you know that playfulness is connected to enhanced productivity? Play helps you take a break from the intensity at work or your personal life. This break allows for a rejuvenation that promotes well-being and productivity. This episode is for you if...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Mayyadda discuss the concept of coming home to yourself. Listening to music is one of the fastest ways to elevate your vibe. Music speaks the things we can’t express, soothes the mind and gives it rest; heals the heart and makes it whole, it flows freely through your soul. Connecting with a sound that soothes you, is...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley explores the idea of Opting Into Creating A Home. Your home is not just the color of the walls, the perfect dining table, or the linens you have for your bed, it starts with you believing that you are beautiful. This episode is for you if you are ready to turn your home into a sanctuary of peace and joy. More, more, and still more...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley explores the idea of Opting Out of Obligation. Today, we will focus on the fact that it is totally ok to say “No” to things that you don’t truly desire to do. It is ok to set healthy boundaries and make decisions based on thoughts and feelings that are within, instead of making decisions based on external pressures bound by obligat...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley explores the idea of Opting Into Resilience. Taking time for mindfulness practices that allow you to just be in the moment, is one way to establish a good connection with what resilience means to you. Learning how to take care of yourself mentally and physically is essential to living a life that is rooted in joy and perseverance....

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Dr. AmberThornton conclude their discussion on the concept of Opting Out of All or Nothing Motherhood. What does achievement mean to you? Is it a degree or certification, or is it the recognition of wisdom and growth within, or is it a combination therein? This episode is for you if you are ready to redefine what achi...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Dr. Amber Thornton continue their discussion on the concept of Opting Out of All or Nothing Motherhood. It’s time to unlearn the myth that Motherhood only means exhaustion, discontentment, and infinite sacrificing. Joy, happiness, and stability are also characteristics of Motherhood. This episode is for you if you are...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley and her guest Dr. Amber Thornton discuss the concept of Opting Out of All or Nothing Motherhood. Did you know you “can” be a Mother and have a career? That’s right, you can have both and develop a healthy work life balance. This episode is for you if you are ready to dispel old myths about being a Mother and having a career. More,...

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast.  In this episode, Kelley and her guest Tyra Morrison conclude their discussion about Opting Into Affirmations For Black GIrls. Did you know that the journey toward maintaining a joyful life includes doing things that intentionally replenish your opportunities to experience joy? This episode is for you if you are ready to learn how to intentionally integra...