Crown Straightening Sessions

Keywords authenticity, burnout, seasonal affective disorder, melanin paradox, self-care, high achievers, mental health, winter blues, emotional well-being, productivity Summary In this conversation, Burgandy Holiday discusses the importance of embracing authenticity, managing burnout, and understanding the impact of seasonal changes on mental health. She emphasizes the need for self-care, especial...

Keywords both/and practice, duality, grief, radical acceptance, personal growth, systemic injustice, emotional resilience, leadership, family dynamics, life lessons Summary In this conversation, Burgandy Holiday discusses the concept of the 'both/and' practice, which encourages individuals to hold two opposing truths simultaneously. She shares a personal story about her aunt's passing...

Have you ever had 99 people tell you you’re doing an amazing job, but you spend all week obsessing over the one person who said something negative? You aren’t crazy, and you aren’t broken. You are actually dealing with something called Negativity Bias . In this episode of Crown Straightening Sessions , we are digging into why our brains are hardwired to ignore the sunset and focus on the "lio...

Keywords: Imposter Syndrome, Self-Mastery, Gratitude, Neuroplasticity, Mental Health, Affirmations, Daily Rituals, Positive Thinking, Emotional Regulation, Personal Growth Summary: In this conversation, Burgandy Holiday explores the themes of imposter syndrome, self-mastery, and the power of gratitude practices. She discusses how imposter syndrome manifests in high achievers and offers strategies...

Have you ever been told to "just be grateful" when you actually felt exhausted, unseen, or overwhelmed? For high-achievers, creatives, and entrepreneurs, especially those managing perfectionism, gratitude can feel less like a comfort and more like a "muzzle"—a performance that silences the real story of your struggle and hard work. In this powerful session, host and therapist B...

You’ve done the inner work. You’ve met your inner counsel, quieted your critics, and stepped back into the driver's seat of your life. But as a high-achieving leader, entrepreneur, or creative, how do you stay there without burning out? In this final session of the Crown Straightening introductory series, host and therapist Burgundy Holiday tackles the most critical part of the journey: sustai...

In this episode, we dive into the core beliefs that shape our inner world. Host Burgandy Holiday guides you through identifying and challenging the "Royal Decrees"—those outdated, limiting stories held by your inner Managers and Firefighters. Learn a transformative 4-step process to acknowledge these old beliefs, consult your wise Self, and issue new, empowering declarations that reflect...

In this session, Burgandy guides you in connecting with your wise, authentic "Self" (your inner Queen) to lead your inner parts with compassion. This episode's core practice is the 5-Minute Inner Check-In . Steps for the Inner Check-In: Find the Feeling: Scan your body for a strong sensation (e.g., tightness, a pit). That's a part. Focus on It: Just be with the sensation without...

Ever feel like you're not in the driver's seat of your own life? One minute you're a capable queen handling business, and the next you're procrastinating, isolating, or snapping at the people you love. In this episode of Crown Straightening Sessions, Burgandy Holiday introduces you to the inner parts that can "hijack" your system. Using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) m...

Episode 1: The Queen and Her Bus: Understanding Your Inner World Host:  Burgandy Holiday Welcome to Crown Straightening Sessions! In this inaugural episode, host Burgandy Holiday introduces "The Crown Straightening Approach," a journey for women of color in leadership to understand and lead their inner world. Discover the powerful metaphor of your inner "bus" and the unique &qu...

Welcome to our inaugural episode, where we start the dive into Internal Family Systems, but introducing the concept of "The Bus." Visit www.betruecounseling.com to read the blog series that accompanies this Crown Straightening Session.