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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Join us on an inspiring Soul Thursday episode as host D-Rich engages in a captivating conversation with Theresa Cummings, founder and CEO of Cummings Consulting & Management, LLC, alongside the incredible Dr. Ashlie Booth, MD, from Healing Beyond the Stethoscope Primary Care. Together, they unveil the secrets to manifesting career success like never before.
In the words of Theresa Cummings, "Difference matters, and when we prioritize people, the numbers will naturally follow. It's crucial to focus on embracing diversity and inclusivity." Prepare to be enthralled as she shares her profound insights into the power of collaboration and allyship, reminding us all that unity propels us toward greatness.
Dr. Ashlie Booth, on the other hand, faced her own set of challenges as the sole Black individual in her immediate environment, both on campus and within her Biology major. Despite the discouragement she encountered, her unwavering determination fueled her pursuit of a lifelong dream—to become a doctor. Resisting the well-intentioned suggestions to explore alternative paths like business, Dr. Booth fearlessly blazed her own trail. And today, she proudly owns and operates her clinic, Beyond the Stethoscope Primary Care where she is able to provide a unique approach to health and medicine by centering her practice on building genuine connections with patients and empowering them to make health decisions that seamlessly align with their real lives.
Diversity gaps can be disheartening, but the most unexpected allies can emerge if you maintain an open mind and unwavering determination. Refuse to let anyone dictate your capabilities. Stay laser-focused on your ultimate goals, and seek out mentors who will elevate and support you on your journey.
Quotes
• “My leadership style is such that I'm very collaborative and from my upbringing, I was able to transfer that into the corporate world and be a little bit more successful from going through a whole lot of that mess.” (4:32-4:46 | Theresa)
• “You cannot act as if you're in corporate in running your own business. You have three roles, doing the business itself, being the visionary of the business, and managing the business.” (20:23-20:35 | Theresa)
• “What I continue to do is teach people that difference matters. And we focus on the people, the numbers are going to come, but you have to focus on all people.” (25:51-26:01 | Theresa)
• “Life affects your health, so I have to be able to put all of that together to make sure you are totally well.” (44:24-44:30 | Dr. Booth)
• “Treatment plans look beautiful on paper, but if a patient is not following it, then what sense does it make?” (46:46-46:53 | Dr. Booth)
Links
Connect with Theresa Cummings
Website - https://www.cummingscm.com/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-cummings/
Follow Dr. Ashlie A. Booth MD
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/DrAshlieABoothMD
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drashlieaboothmd/
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Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
”Church Health” - Reviving Our Roots and Strategies for the Black Church of Tomorrow
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Buckle up for an exciting and enlightening episode as host D-Rich engages in a dynamic conversation with the remarkable Rev. Lakesha Womack, Rev. JerQuentin Sutton, Rev. Carline Brown, and Dr. Chelece Brown. Together, they unveil groundbreaking strategies aimed at transforming the future of Black churches.
Gone are the days when the church solely served as a social hub for the Black community. Rev. Lakesha Womack passionately asserts that the true essence lies in theological engagement—helping individuals grapple with real-life issues. It's not about superficial changes like logos or fancy effects, but rather about empowering people to navigate the adversities they face, both spiritually and practically.
To usher in a brighter future, Black churches must evolve beyond traditional norms. By shining a light on mental health, social justice, and financial literacy, church leaders can become beacons of support for their congregations. It's time to address spiritual abuse, collaborate with faith-based organizations, and uplift entrepreneurial endeavors within the community. Together, these efforts will guide the Black community toward diversity, justice, and economic empowerment.
Get ready for an empowering journey as these visionary leaders illuminate the path toward a more inclusive and equitable future for Black churches. Tune in to discover the transformative strategies that will shape the destiny of the Black community. The revolution starts now!
Quotes
• “It's not about getting a logo or taking the altar out of the church or turning off the lights and bringing in fog machines. It's about, how do you really help people wrestle theologically with the issues that they're dealing with.” (11:25-11:37 | Rev. Womack)
• “The solution is talking about trauma within the church, because there's a lot of trauma, especially with churches in urban communities.” (14:50-14:56 | Dr. Brown)
• “When the church is able to forgive someone who has strayed, it helps us to understand reconciliation and solidarity with the poor and the oppressed.” (30:04-30:16 | Rev. Sutton)
• “A lot of people say, ‘I'm a Christian’. But, when they say they're a Christian, what I've come to realize through therapy is that they may not have a relationship with Jesus.” (36:01-36:14 | Rev. Brown)
Links
Rev. Carline Brown
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carline-brown/
Website - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/carline-brown-riverview-fl/1121595
Rev. JerQuentin Sutton
WRSU 88.7 FM Sundays 6 to 8pm Eastern - https://radio.rutgers.edu/schedule/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gqallmighty/
Website for Lebanon Baptist Church Westwood: https://www.lebanonbaptistchurchwestwood.com/
Rev. Lakesha Womack
Website - https://www.blackseednetwork.com/about
Book LaKesha - https://womackcg.com/book-lakesha
Rethinking Church Strategies - http://rethinkingchurchstrategies.com/
Dr. Chelece Brown
Website - https://www.chelecebrown.com/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/drchelecebrown?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
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Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Prohibition of cannabis has been about bad science, racism, propaganda, and violence, “ says Arti Finn, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, APDS. In this episode, host D-Rich leads a fascinating exploration of the intricate world of legalized cannabis and the political and social landscape that surrounds it.
Our panel of guests share experiences about their presence in the industry, including the challenges they have confronted and solutions they have implemented. During a discussion on the topic of incarceration and the prison system, we delve into the massive role that prisons play in treatment for substance abuse and mental health, the many issues with private correctional institutions, and life after incarceration. And the panel guests emphasize the need for a cultural shift toward more effective solutions, backed by data and results.
Quotes
• “I think there's an opportunity for the industry to have an outsized word on criminal justice reform by saying taxes that are redirected from cannabis sales should be put into correctional education. States don't have enough money dedicated to that. Less than 17% of the folks that are incarcerated get any access to programming. So if you want to actually start to regulate the industry, control where the money goes.” (25:35 - 25:59 | Arti)
• “We criminalized things that should not have been criminalized, including cannabis consumption. And we did it on bad science. We did it using racism, we did it using propaganda, we did it using violence. And we're continuing to use that violence by putting people in cages for using something that is relatively harmless.” (38:22 - 38:44 | Maggie)
• “We miss the fact that the American prison system and jail system is the largest mental health institution we have in the country. There are more mentally ill people in our prisons and jails than there are in all the state psychiatric institutions combined. Also, people who are under the influence of drugs, well, jails are now the largest detoxification facilities in the country. 100 times more people are detoxed in jail than are detoxed in detox centers in the community or in hospital emergency rooms.” (43:58 - 44:36| Andy)
• “Talk to your state legislatures, your governor, anyone who's in policy making and really advocate for changing corrections from a place of warehousing to a place of true rehabilitation. And when you start to raise the pressure on government, they step up.” (1:04:19 - 1:04:39 | Arti)
Connect with our guests:
Maggie Kinsella - https://coyotecannabisco.com/
Arti Finn - https://apds.works/
Andrew Klein - https://www.ahpnet.com/About/Meet-our-Experts/Andrew-Klein
Kyle Moon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-moon-4404b1170/
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Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
”The Anxious Mind” - Fearless Conversations with Children on Race
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
“Race can be a very positive thing, but it can also be something that can promote a lot of stress against children. And we want to make sure that children are prepared,” explains Dr. Stephanie Irby Coard, clinical psychologist, professor, and founder and President of Kindred Behavioral Research. Talking to children about difficult topics like anxiety, depression, and racism can be intimidating and stressful for parents, especially parents of color who are having to navigate racism themselves. Today, Dr. Stephanie joins host D-Rich along with Tavara Franklin, CEO and founder of Healing Grounds Therapy and Wellness Center, to discuss how to have fearless conversations with children about important topics that are often viewed as taboo like race and anxiety.
Racial ethnic socialization is all about preparing children of color to deal with racism. It is critical that parents teach conflict resolution and problem solving skills to their children with regard to navigating racism. Otherwise, children may respond by being reactive, which could lead to bigger issues since Black children will often face much harsher consequences for being reactive than their white peers. It’s never too early to start talking about race and instilling positive messages so that children can be more resilient when facing nasty remarks about their skin tone or their hair later on in life.
When it comes to having difficult conversations with children, the best thing a parent can do is to remove the stigma around talking about these topics. If children think a topic is taboo, they might not feel comfortable discussing it, and might even start to think something is wrong with them for having a hard time navigating their emotions.
Quotes
• “Racial ethnic socialization is the process by which we talk to, transmit messages about, expose our children to, meaning around race.” (6:30-6:42 | Dr. Stephanie)
• “Resilience is incredibly important. And I think that racial socialization is actually a mechanism by which we can help our children to be even more resilient.” (15:00-15:11 | Dr. Stephanie)
• “Race can be a very positive thing, but it can also be something that can promote a lot of stress against children. And we want to make sure that children are prepared.” (24:19-24:30 | Dr. Stephanie)
• “Anxiety is a normal emotion. It is a natural emotion, everybody experiences anxiety.” (49:12-49:21 | Tavara)
• “With mindfulness, it helps us to be able to ground ourselves to identify what is most important at this moment.” (54:22-54:30 | Tavara)
Links
Connect with Dr. Stephanie Irby Coard:
Professor Page - https://hhs.uncg.edu/hdf/people/coard-stephanie-irby/
Kindred Behavior Website - http://www.kindredbehavior.com/team-member/dr-stephanie-irby-coard/
Connect with Tavara Franklin, LPC, CAMS:
Website https://healinggroundstherapy.com/hgt-team/
Tavara's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tavarafranklin/
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Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
“I realized the crazy ridiculous impact that sharing our stories and being vulnerable could have on letting other people share their stories and be okay with getting treatment,” explains Dr. Rhonda Mattox, MD. There is incredible power in advocacy and creating cultures centered around support. Today, Dr. Rhonda joins host D-Rich along with Dr. Jenny Vazquez-Newsum, Ed.D., to talk about advocacy, destigmatizing mental illness, and the untapped leadership potential of marginalized people.
Growing up, Dr. Jenny rarely if ever saw anyone in a leadership role that looked like her. As a multiracial woman, she found that the books on leadership were primarily written from the perspective of white men. This inspired her to write a book of her own and found an organization that centers marginalized perspectives. Although she struggled at first with imposter syndrome, she ultimately realized that the issue is systemic and not due to any deficit of her own.
Dr. Rhonda grew up with similar experiences, deciding to become a doctor after being inspired by a strong, Black woman who asked not what she wanted to be when she grew up, but who she wanted to help. While pursuing her degree for psychiatry, Dr. Rhonda realized that she was still holding onto many of the stigmas around mental illness that she had grown up with. She could not recognize her own depression, because her mother had taught her that Black people cannot be depressed. When she managed to push past the stigma and share her story anyway, she found immense power in being vulnerable.
There is a lot of untapped power in speaking up and advocating for yourself. As a leader, you have the opportunity to shatter the stigmas and break down the barriers that hold marginalized perspectives back.
Quotes
• “We tend to kind of define being a leader as this far off destination, and then we lose out on the opportunity to lead right here and now.” (24:55-25:04 | Dr. Jenny)
• “I grew up hearing from my mother, in a southern town, Black people don't have the luxury of being depressed. Black people can't call into work, you’ve got to get up and go.” (37:37-37:47 | Dr. Rhonda)
• “Don't you pour water on anybody's dreams. Be the person who kneels down and looks in the little girl or the little boy's eyes and see them and tell them they can do it.” (1:14:38-1:14:48 | Dr. Rhonda)
Links
Connect with Dr. Jenny Vazquez-Newsum, Ed.D.:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyvazqueznewsum/
Book: Untapped Leadership: Harnessing the Power of Underrepresented Leaders - https://www.amazon.com/Untapped-Leadership-Harnessing-Underrepresented-Leaders/dp/1633889165
Connect with Andre Smith:
Website: https://www.chosn.io/getmygoals
Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrechosn
Connect with Dr. Rhonda Mattox, MD:
Website:https://drrhondamattox.me/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rhonda-mattox-physician-and-consultant-66175011/
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Monday May 29, 2023
The Future of Human Resource Careers
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
“If they can lead the organization from an inclusive cultural perspective, they're going to see the pendulum shift in the right direction. DEI training is great, but it only scratches the surface,” shares Sheree Knowles, CEO of HR Knowledge Source. HR has changed a lot throughout the years and with AI advancing, there are many more changes coming to consider when thinking about a career in Human Resources. Today, Sheree joins host D. Rich along with Deirdre Simmons, certified coach and VP of Human Resources, to talk about the future of human resource careers.
For most companies, there is a long way to go when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion. The focus on the leaders in the organization really control how HR is able to function. Sheree experienced this first hand when working as the head of HR in a corporate environment, helping others navigate through racial biases and microaggressions while simultaneously experiencing the same issues herself. With so many changes in the way people do business, including the push from employees for remote work, the implications of AI technological advancements, and a stronger emphasis on DEI, the future of Human Resources looks very different from how it used to be.
If you are considering going into Human Resources, it is a good idea to identify your strengths and figure out exactly what you enjoy doing. There are many different HR avenues to explore like employee engagement, benefits, compliance, payroll, and learning and development.
Quotes
• “If you are considering a career in HR, I want you to consider your strengths.” (4:08-4:13 | Deirdre)
• “Depending on the organization, depending on the focus of the leaders in the organization and how they view HR is how HR is able to function, and that impacts the employees.” (15:55-16:09 | Deirdre)
• “Here I am the head of HR. I'm helping employees, other people, navigate exclusion and microaggressions and bias while at the same time, I'm personally experiencing exclusion, microaggressions and bias.” (40:12-40:27 | Sheree)
• “AI is going to have an enormous impact on the HR profession.” (46:11-46:16 | Sheree)
• “In the HR world, DEI, diversity, equity and inclusion, is a hat that most HR professionals find challenging to put on.” (48:02-48:11 | Sheree)
• “If they can lead the organization from an inclusive cultural perspective, they're going to see the pendulum shift in the right direction. DEI training is great, but it only scratches the surface.” (49:19-49:32 | Sheree)
Links
Connect with Sheree Knowles, SPHR, CPM:
Website: https://www.hrknowledgesource.com/about-hrks/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shereeknowles/
Connect with Deirdre Simmons, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdresimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdeirdresimmons/
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Wednesday May 24, 2023
The Challenges of Growing a Small Biz in Atlanta
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
“Flexibility is probably the number one characteristic you need to have as entrepreneurs,” explains J Haleem Washinton, author and entrepreneur coach. No matter how much you plan, there will always be things that happen unexpectedly that require you to think on your feet and pivot in a new direction. Successful entrepreneurs are the ones who can roll with any changes that come their way. Today, J Haleem joins host D-Rich along with Dr. Daryl Green, business marketing and management professor, to discuss the challenges of growing a small business in Atlanta.
Entrepreneurship is not without its challenges, but it also provides incredible opportunities for people to earn a living outside of the often inaccessible corporate world. Due to his felony record, even with a college degree and Dean’s List letters, J Haleem was unable to get accepted to any reasonably paying position after graduation. Instead of giving up and going back to hustling on the streets, he created his own opportunities. No one was going to give him a fair shot due to his criminal record, but he was determined to provide for his family and was flexible enough to work around any obstacle he encountered along the way.
Growing a small business is a challenging, yet rewarding endeavor. It can be very isolating and lonely, especially if you do not have a strong support system. J Haleem shares that without support, it is often too tempting for people to give up and go back to the streets. That’s why regardless of the level of support you have, flexibility and knowing how and when to pivot is the number one skill set that all entrepreneurs need.
Quotes
• “A lot of people don't understand marketing is more than just selling and buying.” (1:31-1:35 | Dr. Green)
• “In 2020, we realized something, even churches, that if you don't have a digital platform, you don't exist.” (1:57-2:06 | Dr. Green)
• “What I learned is that a lot of times when I fell, there was nobody around. There was no support.” (1:12:26-1:12:32 | J Haleem)
• “Hustle while you work.” (1:15:38-1:15:39 | J Haleem)
• “Once I figured out how I wasn't going to starve, then I had the chance to focus on other people.” (1:19:56-1:20:01 | J Haleem)
• “Flexibility is probably the number one characteristic you need to have as entrepreneurs.” (1:21:15-1:21:20 | J Haleem)
Links
Connect with Dr. Daryl Green, DSL:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdarylgreen/
Connect with J Haleem Washington, CPC:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjhaleem/
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Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
“The big challenge is a knowledge gap, legal gap, estate planning gap. Because when you lose the land, you lose the presence, you lose the control over the place,” explains Dr. Andrea Roberts, founder of the Texas Freedom Colonies Project and Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Virginia's School of Architecture. She is a proud 6th generation Texan whose ancestors have roots in the Texas freedom colonies. Today, Dr. Andrea joins host D-Rich to talk about historic Black “freedom” towns and the importance of preservation and bridging the legal knowledge gap.
Many historically Black places are not listed on any map, but are known by names whispered by descendents of those who lived there. Preserving these historical sites from old Black “Freedom” towns, settlements and colonies has been challenging as the land may not even be owned legally by the descendents. The majority of Black-owned land is what is called intestate, which means that you lose legal control over the place when your loved one passes on rather than being able to truly inherit it. Being able to put a name, information, and exact mapped location to these places that are otherwise lost to history is pivotal for anyone who may want to reclaim the land and protect what remains.
The Texas Freedom Colonies Project aims to not only preserve historically Black places, but also to educate through providing access to resources like free legal assistance to help bridge the knowledge gap. By having a mapped and fully visualized story of the past available, people can learn and connect better with their family history and the places that their ancestors called home.
Quotes
• “No one was explaining to me why this entire Black cemetery is here, surrounded by all of these middle to upper middle class to elite suburbs right outside of Houston.” (8:09-8:22 | Dr. Andrea)
• “70 to 75% of all Black-owned land is intestate, meaning it's in a state where you cannot sell it, make use of it, take control of it, when your loved one passes on, because you don't have proper legal standing.” (17:14-17:30 | Dr. Andrea)
• “The big challenge is a knowledge gap, legal gap, estate planning gap, because when you lose the land, you lose the presence, you lose the control over the place.” (18:40-18:51 | Dr. Andrea)
• “Our ancestors gave so much and they gave until they couldn't give any more. And that martyrdom got us this far, but that same martyrdom is not what's going to get us the next part of the way.” (49:04-49:16 | Dr. Andrea)
Links
Connect with Dr. Andrea Roberts:
Website - https://andrearobertsphd.com/homepage/about/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/FreeBlackTX
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearoberts/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AndreaRRoberts
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Friday Mar 31, 2023
”ADHD and Black Girls” - The Undiagnosed Neurodivergent Superwoman!
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
“Many women don't get diagnosed until their kids get diagnosed because people miss it,” shares ADHD coach, IngerShaye Colzie, MSW, LSW. IngerShaye went 50 years wondering why certain things were so difficult while others were easy. In spite of noticeable struggles in her childhood continuing into her work and college life, her ADHD went unnoticed until her own child was diagnosed. Today, IngerShaye joins host D-Rich to talk about ADHD and how it presents in Black women and girls.
ADHD is a brain based condition affecting the way someone’s brain is wired that tends to show up differently in girls than it does in boys. Many people are familiar with the textbook idea of a distracting, impulsive little boy with ADHD, but are less adept at recognizing girls with ADHD. For girls, it often shows up as the inattentive or combined version versus strictly hyperactive. And when it is hyperactive in girls, that hyperactivity is directed inward. IngerShaye shares that some of the challenges of ADHD are time blindness causing her to be late constantly, trouble prioritizing, impulsivity, disorganization, and getting overwhelmed easily. She also explains that ADHD comes with strengths like empathy, a strong sense of fairness, resilience, hyperfocus, passion, and creativity.
It is important to build awareness and seek support for Black women and girls with ADHD because it is not okay that so many are slipping through and not being diagnosed until much later in life. When Black women have ADHD, they face additional challenges. There is a lot of misinformation circulating about ADHD and when we come together to talk about our experiences, more of those myths can be dispelled and replaced with the truth.
Quotes
• “Once we went from learning to read to reading to learn, it just got harder and the ADHD started to kick in.” (2:42-2:49 | IngerShaye)
• “Many women don't get diagnosed until their kids get diagnosed because people miss it.” (10:44-10:51 | IngerShaye)
• “The thing about ADHD, the H part, the hyper part, it's not outward. For women especially, it turns inward.” (11:49-11:56 | IngerShaye)
• “When I got diagnosed with ADHD, my whole life flashed in front of me because all the things that were confusing began to make sense.” (12:33-12:40 | IngerShaye)
• “Kids with ADHD get, I think they say, 20,000 more negative messages by age 12 than other children.” (24:44-24:51 | IngerShaye)
• “I think what encourages me more than anything else is that, seeing this is a room full of people of color that we are furthering this conversation about something that's so important in our community that we haven't been saying out loud, and it's so encouraging to see so many people in the chat and in the breakout room who are realizing that they need to learn more about this, because it may be something that's really relevant in their lives." (1:20:10-1:20:38 | KD)
Links
Connect with IngerShaye Colzie, MSW, LSW, ADHD Coach:
Website: www.ingershaye.com
Instagram: @ingershaye
Resources Available to Parents
ADHD Parent Training and Resources
ADHD Resources for Youth
Quizzes for ADHD Symptoms
ADHD Testing
ADHD Test for Black Women
Books
ADHD 2.0 - Edward Hallowell, MD & John J. Ratey, MD
Self-Care for People with ADHD, Dr. Sasha Hamdani
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD, Sari Solden, MS & Michelle Frank, PsyD
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Thursday Mar 23, 2023
”Mother Wound” - Understanding Mother-Daughter Conflict & Healing
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
“How do you feel when you think about your self concept and your self reflection? How much of yourself do you see in your mother?,”asks Dr. Richarne Fuqua aka Dr. Shawn, the LPC. Today, Dr. Shawn joins host D-Rich alongside Tiara Nicole Riley, life coach, motivational speaker, and author to talk about the “Mother Wound” and understanding mother-daughter conflict and healing.
The goal of this show is to help guide women who are stuck in painful cycles - feeling unworthy because of insecure thoughts about themselves, which stem from the Mother Wound. For some, there is a deep yearning for love, acceptance, and nurturing that can never be fully satisfied. This pain builds up over time as our needs remain unmet, and we unconsciously form a belief system that says, “I am not enough,” “I don’t deserve true love,” or “It’s not safe to trust and love again.”
Black women have always been laborers in America and they are always giving more than they take. Much of what we struggle with today is actually rooted in intergenerational trauma. This Mother Wound often stays unhealed and can cause a lot of conflict between mothers and daughters.
Quotes
• “I didn't know her daughter, but I was able to say, ‘When your daughter is going through this, maybe this is what she needs. Maybe you can try this’. This is what I wish my mother knew, and I couldn't tell her in the moment. These are questions that you can ask to figure out what she specifically might need.” (6:02-6:17 | Tiara)
• “If you empower the woman, especially if you empower the Black woman, that's where the real change begins.” (12:07-12:13 | Tiara)
• “How do you feel when you think about your self concept and your self reflection? How much of yourself do you see in your mother?” (35:07-35:13 | Dr. Shawn)
• “Honor and obey are not the same thing. As an adult who pays her own bills among somebody I no longer feel the need as an adult to obey my mother. Honoring my mother means I show love. I show care." (55:55-56:20 | Tiara)
Links
Connect with Dr. Shawn, The LPC:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshawnthelpc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshawnthelpc
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drshawnthelpc
Website: https://www.drshawnthelpc.com/
Connect with Tiara Nicole Riley:
Instagram: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiaranicoleriley/
Free Consult: https://www.tiaranicoleriley.com/coach
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiaranicoleriley
Website: https://www.tiaranicoleriley.com/
About with Southern Soul Livestream - Live Episode Podcast
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