Healing Black Women Podcast

This discussion with our guest Aletha Jacobs, MS, MEd, LPC speaks about overcoming and resilience after experiencing the unthinkable. She delves into her personal journey, significant challenges and emerged stronger, more authentic versions of herself. Watch this episode here.  https://youtu.be/cNNZ6BFRZ8w   We would love to hear from you Sis! Check out our blog, videos, free groups and more on ou...

 Join us  with Dr. Gelane Gemechisa for a profound exploration into the intricate relationship between stress and health within Black communities. In this enlightening episode, we delve into the concept of stress physiology and uncover how it uniquely affects the lived experiences of Black individuals. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the weight Black communities carry and explore actiona...

Join us with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Tacha Fletcher on an enlightening journey as we uncover the complexities of attachment trauma and its unique impact on Black women. This episode dives into cultural narratives and societal influences that shape these experiences. Discover practical tools for healing and the powerful role of community support in the journey to overcoming attachment wound...

In this empowering episode, therapist and social worker Sharea Farmer, LCSW is diving deep into the transformative practice of radical self-care and its unparalleled importance in the lives of Black women. Discover how redefining self-care can serve as a powerful tool for liberation and personal empowerment in today's society. Episode Highlights: Understanding Radical Self-Care: Learn what se...

We are joined today by Jessica Johnson, LCSW to talk about resetting relationships through boundaries and grace. "I am Jessica Johnson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)  and a Certified Case Manager (CCM) based in Houston, Texas area. I also hold advanced certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Clinical Anxiety Treatment. I am the founder and CEO of Once Ann Again Therapy,...

This episode our host Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley is sharing the pressures she feels after learning that she is being laid off from her job. She is sharing how being laid off is impacting her daily in her new series #LaidOffIn42Days . In this series, Laqwanda is saying the quiet part out loud.  We would love to hear from you Sis! Check out our blog, videos, free groups and more on our website. Have q...

This week Laqwanda is sitting down with Tizda Ving, JD, MBA. She is sharing how risk taking can change feeling overwhelmed to empowerment.  TIZDA VING is the author of Self-Care Adventure Journal for Bold Black Women and the creative force behind BoldBlackWomen.com. Her colorful journey from professional dancer to investment banker to pioneering cyberlawyer to entrepreneur—plus her experience livi...

Podcast host Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley is sharing the impact that intentional silence has had in her life. We would love to hear from you Sis! Check out our blog, videos, free groups and more on our website. Have questions? Want to request Laqwanda our hosts to speak at your next event? You can also email us or join us on social media.    WEBSITE www. HealingBlackWomen.com EMAIL info@healingblackwo...

Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley is sitting down with special guest spiritual rapper JClay discussing ways his lyrics position us to let go of the negative. JClay is a spiritual rap artist and one of the leading voices in the spiritual hip-hop movement. With a background as both a NASA engineer and music producer, his songs carry the precision of a scientist and the heart of a healer. Every lyric he write...

Tonight Laqwanda is sharing the things she has learned when she had to start over in live in her early 30's. This conversation was sparked by a TikTok on the page sharifarebuilds as she is documenting her journey to rebuild at the age of 32.  We would love to hear from you Sis! Check out our blog, videos, free groups and more on our website. Have questions? Want to request Laqwanda our hosts...

In this episode of Healing Black Women Podcast, our host Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley dives into why she cannot shamed for resting and why embracing rest should be a source of pride rather than shame. Tune in to discover how rest can be reintroduced into your life with can lead to a more balanced, empowered life. We hope this episode will assist you in identifying simple ways to place rest back into y...

   If you missed our Leave The REST To Black Women conference, our first session Guest Speakers, authors Tizda Ving and Rowana Abbensetts-Dobson sit down with us to share the impact of writing when it comes to healing for Black women.  Avoiding Rest Guilt In 2025 & Beyond  We are speaking with our panel of experts on practical integration of rest for Black Women without the guilty feeling.  Wh...

If you missed our Leave The REST To Black Women conference, our third session Guest Speaker Nurse Practitioner Ebony Harvey, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, discusses health lights for Black Women in 2025 and ways to advocate for themselves.  Avoiding Rest Guilt In 2025 & Beyond  We are speaking with our panel of experts on practical integration of rest for Black Women without the guilty feeling.  When Pen...

 If you missed our Leave The REST To Black Women conference, our fourth session Guest Speakers Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley and Tamika Major attempt to recenter the role of Black Aunties to challenge harmful rhetoric by older Black women towards our younger counterparts.  Avoiding Rest Guilt In 2025 & Beyond  We are speaking with our panel of experts on practical integration of rest for Black Wome...

 If you missed our Leave The REST To Black Women conference, our fifth session Guest Speaker Marjorie E. Roberts discusses Money & Mindfulness: How Financial Self-Care Transforms Your Life.  Avoiding Rest Guilt In 2025 & Beyond  We are speaking with our panel of experts on practical integration of rest for Black Women without the guilty feeling.  When Pen & Paper Becomes the Path to He...

If you missed our Leave The REST To Black Women conference, our sixth session Guest Speakers Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley and Alicia Stevens discuss how to end that situationship. Avoiding Rest Guilt In 2025 & Beyond  We are speaking with our panel of experts on practical integration of rest for Black Women without the guilty feeling.  When Pen & Paper Becomes the Path to Healing  Two authors...

 If you missed our Leave The REST To Black Women conference, our first session Guest Speakers Lindsay Anderson and Cassandra R. Hill dives into avoiding rest guilt and how Black women can make time for themselves.  Avoiding Rest Guilt In 2025 & Beyond  We are speaking with our panel of experts on practical integration of rest for Black Women without the guilty feeling.  When Pen & Paper Be...

In this very personal episode, Laqwanda shares why she does not hate Black men and tends not to highlight romantic relationship as part of her work with Healing Black Women.  This was prompted after someone who learned of her past experienced with Black men was surprised that she did not hate Black men.  Learn more about our  LEAVE THE REST TO BLACK WOMEN virtual conference below. https://us02web....

I used social media to build out my career in several spaces and I wanted to show folks how I've been able to do it. And no.....I will not be developing a course to sell.....lol These are only the "in the beginning" basics. I will breakdown quite a few things  later but I wanted to help anyone who is trying to simply use social media to their advantage. We would love to hear from yo...

This episode Laqwanda wanted to have a frank discussion about her on again off again "ho ho ho" phases in life and the perception or misperception of Black women...... If you know Laqwanda from Youtube, then you know this is 100% standard practice for her. We would love to hear from you Sis! Check out our blog, videos, free groups and more on our website. Have questions? Want to request...

I wanted to take time to discuss the concept of the "Auntie" within the Black community and why my journey in accepting my role wasn't instant but very necessary. We would love to hear from you Sis! Check out our blog, videos, free groups and more on our website. Have questions? Want to request Laqwanda our hosts to speak at your next event? You can also email us or join us on socia...

It is time that Black Women sit back and enter chill mode. Here are some ways to help you get there. We would love to hear from you Sis! Check out our blog, videos, free groups and more on our website. Have questions? Want to request Laqwanda our hosts to speak at your next event? You can also email us or join us on social media.    WEBSITE www. HealingBlackWomen.com EMAIL info@healingblackwomen.c...

Its 2 months left in 2024. And you might feel the urge to finish the year strong. But maybe we should start thinking about finishing the year a different way. Consider finishing the year relaxed because full speed ahead might not be what we need right now. We would love to hear from you Sis! Check out our blog, videos, free groups and more on our website. Have questions? Want to request Laqwanda o...

Laqwanda is sharing her thoughts on us taking out the time to reward ourselves. You may nominate yourself, someone else, or yourself for a Strength In Healing Award Here  https://www.healingblackwomen.com/award-nominations.html If you have any questions, please email us at info@healingblackwomen.com  We would love to hear from you Sis! Check out our blog, videos, free groups and more on our websit...

Our Host Laqwanda decides to revisit a conversation she had about rest guilt a couple of years ago.  In this episode, she is sharing what rest guilt is and how she has managed it over the years. If you are interested in being a guest on the Healing Black Women Podcast, please email us @ info@healingblackwomen.com with Podcast Guest in subject line. Please be sure to tell us about yourself and the...