Brown Girl Self-Care

Hey, hey! In this episode of the BGSC podcast I'm sharing a part of my shadow work process plus giving you a "tough love" reminder that our time here won't last forever, so prioritize yourself and live your life NOW. Have a self-care question that you'd like to see answered on the show? Email it to connect@browngirlselfcare.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code jo...

Hello Beautiful! In todays episode I'm sharing what two things I did for self-care over the last week or two. Spoiler alert, one of them includes edibles. Also, I'm sharing with you a misconception that some have about self-care being a magic pill. Also... In case you are wondering, here is the weighted blanket *: And here is the book, A Gentle Reminder by Bianca Sparacino * *I am an amazo...

Hey, hey! In this weeks episode I'm diving into the topic of creating the life that we deserve which includes bringing awareness to the type of energy we are bringing to the table. I had to make a decision to stop operating from a place of low energy that I wasn't aware I even had. What we do now will lead to the type of life we have in the future so don't miss this weeks episode. Our...

Hey hey, beautiful Black woman! Listen in to todays episode where I go COMPLETELY off script with zero notes and talk about how I've struggled hugely with conflict/confrontation. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inq...

Hey Sistren! I'm digging into the community question bag to share some tips on how to detox from social media. With the holidays plus the NEW YEAR just around the corner, this can be an amazing time to center yourself and put your energy into outlets that serve you better than scrolling Tik Tok. If you'd like to support my work, consider becoming a Patreon Member.  www.patreon.com/browngir...

Hey, hey! In this episode of the pod I'm sharing some thing you need to hear about having your needs met. At the end I also provide a quick affirmation/reminder to carry with you this week. This episode is a little cussy, just a heads up. If you'd like to support my work, consider becoming a Patreon Member. www.patreon.com/browngirlselfcare Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code jo...

Hey, Hey, Beautiful Black Woman! Have you ever heard someone say that they are triggered and not quite know what they meant? In this weeks episode of the Brown Girl Self-Care podcast I'm sharing some basics on "triggers" as well as some steps to take care of yourself if and when they pop up. Since the holidays can be a time of super stress this is a great time to prepare yourself and h...

Hey, hey! Right off the bat I'm letting you know that a little cussing is involved in this episode, mmkay? Ok! With that said, I'm sharing my thoughts with you on what it means for Black women to be productive and ways to consider shifting away from this idea that our worthiness depends on what parts of us/our labor can be monetized as we grind and burn out. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt...

Where did the time go? We blinked and now it's all ready the end of 2022. Yes, I am being a bit dramatic but listen, these fall and winter months hit differently. As we start to wrap up the year I want to give you four things to consider that will hopefully help you make a smooth transition into the cooler and darker seasons that tend to affect our mental health in several ways. Our Sponsors:...

Did you know that white supremacy plays a huge part in our day to day lives in regards to how we feel about ourselves, the money we do/don't make, how healthy we are as well as the healthcare we receive, how exhausted we are in these 9-5's and much more? In today's episode I'm sharing 3-4 ways that I'm actively healing and prioritizing my wellness by de-centering whiteness. Gra...

Hey, hey! Welcome back to the BGSC podcast. In todays episode I want to get real with you about being a woman "of a certain age." Yes, i'm in my late 40's. Yes, I am single. Yep, I've never been married. You may be wondering a few things like...have I ever been engaged? How long have I been single? Do I get lonely? Would I ever date anything other than a Black man? Let's go...

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...

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...

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 tha...

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...

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...

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,...

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 of...

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...

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 ep...

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 excl...

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...

Hey, welcome back! In this episode I'm talking about something that seems pretty popular these days - starting your life over from scratch.  I've been thinking about this to various degrees for some time now and so today I'm sharing my thought process as well as some questions you should ask yourself if you've ever considered doing something similar. Has the Brown Girl Self-Care po...

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 + lett...

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 y...