Black Girl Burnout

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner takes a week off during the holidays, but offers a replay focusing on soft evening routines to promote calm and restfulness. She shares her personal experiences and strategies for creating evening rituals that help her feel grounded and prepared for the week ahead. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner takes a week off during the holidays, but offers a replay focusing on the concept of 'soft love' and how to cultivate it in different aspects of life, particularly in romantic relationships. She addresses the culturally ingrained notion of 'struggle love' and encourages listeners to opt out of relationships that...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner and special guest Jo Franco discuss the power of joy and how to protect it, in this final episode of the series. Jo shares her insights on the significance of learning new languages, building meaningful relationships, and being the catalyst for others to connect. She also delves into her journey from creating travel businesses t...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner continues the engaging week-long conversation with Jo Franco. After learning about Jo's inspiring journey from a young immigrant in Connecticut to a polyglot, Netflix personality, and entrepreneur in the last episode, the discussion delves into how journaling played a pivotal role in her life transformation. Jo shares her pe...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner is joined by Jo Franco, a multilingual creator, digital entrepreneur, and global adventurer. Jo shares her journey of self-growth, from her Brazilian roots and navigating life as an immigrant in the U.S. to becoming a successful YouTuber with over 1.3 million subscribers. They explore the transformative power of journaling, the...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of reflecting on the stories we tell ourselves as we close out 2024 and prepare for 2025. She emphasizes the need to release narratives that weigh us down and offers practical steps for rewriting our personal narratives to create space for growth and healing. Kelley shares her own experiences of redefini...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of reflecting on the stories we tell ourselves as we close out 2024 and prepare for 2025. She emphasizes the need to release narratives that weigh us down and offers practical steps for rewriting our personal narratives to create space for growth and healing. Kelley shares her own experiences of redefini...

In this episode of the Blackout Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner explores the importance of incorporating rest into our busy lives. She discusses the theme of the month, which is to 'release and reflect,' specifically focusing on how reflective rest can lead to personal and creative growth. Kelley shares her own journey from resisting rest to embracing it, highlighting how moments of st...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner reflects on the December theme of releasing and reflecting. She challenges Black women to abandon the Superwoman Syndrome as they enter 2025, emphasizing the cultural lie that they must be everything to everyone. Kelley discusses the detrimental impact of this mindset on emotional, physical, and mental health and advocates for p...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner continues the December theme by focusing on reflection. Building on the last discussion about releasing what no longer serves you, Kelley explores the importance of reflecting on the past year to move forward with clarity and growth. She shares personal insights and lessons learned from 2024, emphasizing self-kindness, self-comp...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner explores the importance of letting go of what no longer serves you as the year comes to a close. She acknowledges the diverse experiences people have had throughout the year and delves into the theme of releasing and reflecting. Sharing personal fears and experiences with endings, Kelley emphasizes the significance of actively p...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner takes a week off, but offers a replay focusing on the importance of gratitude and simple living. She emphasizes the benefits of prioritizing rest, cultivating a gratitude practice, avoiding comparison, and engaging in simple self-care. Kelley provides practical tips to identify and reduce complications in various aspects of life...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner takes a week off but offers a replay focusing on managing family drama, especially during holiday gatherings. She shares 10 practical tips to handle family conflicts, such as adjusting your attitude, having realistic expectations, avoiding sensitive topics, and moderating alcohol consumption. More, more, and still more is within...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner takes a week off, but offers a replay focusing the transformative power of gratitude in combating burnout. She explains how gratitude not only helps in improving perspective, boosting self-esteem, and relieving stress but is also integral to resilience, especially within the Black community. Kelley provides five practical gratit...

In this emergency episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelly discusses the challenges she's faced in 2024, including the illness and passing of her father, and provides strategies for maintaining hope and avoiding despair amid difficult times. Kelly emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries on social media, taking care of one's mental and physical health, laughing, and building...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the concept of embracing gratitude as a radical and powerful act of self care, especially for Black women facing societal pressures and hardships. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a gratitude practice to build emotional resilience, find joy amidst challenges, and reframe life's struggles. More, more, an...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelley discusses the importance of finding gratitude in community. Amid personal challenges and societal uncertainties, she explores how gratitude serves as a radical act of self-care. Listeners are guided through defining 'community,' appreciating diverse support networks, and celebrating those who lift them up. Emphasizing reciprocity an...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the impactful practice of 'turning to the good.' She shares how focusing on positive aspects, despite the prevalence of negativity, has significantly improved her life. The episode touches on various strategies such as consuming positive content, engaging in balanced and uplifting conversations, and making cons...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner continues the conversation with nutritionist Shana Spence. They creatively explore the concept of intuitive eating, discuss society's disordered relationship with food and the nuances of eating joyfully. Shana shares insights into combating negative food messages, integrating intuitive eating, and the psychological aspects o...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host KelleyBonner interviews special guest Shana Spence, a registered dietitian and nutritionist based in Brooklyn, New York. Shana discusses her approach to nutrition, which emphasizes inclusivity, non-diet principles, weight neutrality, and the intersectionality of social justice. She also dispels common misconceptions about dietitians and food,...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the impactful practice of 'turning to the good.' She shares how focusing on positive aspects, despite the prevalence of negativity, has significantly improved her life. The episode touches on various strategies such as consuming positive content, engaging in balanced and uplifting conversations, and making cons...

In this heartfelt episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner continues the November theme of gratitude, focusing on how to maintain a “gratitude” practice during challenging times. Reflecting on her own tumultuous year in 2024, marked by severe health issues, the loss of her father, and other struggles, Kelley shares insights on building resilience and finding small moments of g...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner kicks off a month-long theme centered on gratitude. She shares insights on the significance of having a gratitude practice, especially during tough times. Kelley shares her personal journey with gratitude, touching on past behaviors, the impact of sarcasm, and the transformative power of adopting gratitude practices. More, more,...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner closes out the week's discussions on 'giving yourself permission to stop,' focusing on ending the pattern of settling in personal relationships. She addresses the chronic issue of Black women settling for mediocre partners despite excelling in other areas of life. Kelley explores the cultural and societal reasons beh...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner explores the detrimental effects of settling in one's professional life due to burnout, hustle culture, and fear of rejection. She discusses how these factors disproportionately affect women of color, particularly Black women, and shares personal experiences of undervaluation and mistreatment in the workplace. More, more, an...