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Bounce Back, Black Woman! | Healing, Personal Growth, & Resilience
Episodes — page 6
- 37. The 3 Types of Trauma (and How They Show Up in Our Lives)
The 3 Types of Trauma (and How They Show Up in Our Lives) Trauma isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some women, it’s the shock of sudden loss. For others, it’s the slow grind of prolong…
- 36. The Struggles We Don't Call Trauma (But Should)
The Struggles We Don’t Call “Trauma” (But Should) When you hear the word trauma, do you only think of catastrophic events like accidents, disasters, or devastating losses? The tru…
- 35. Confidence in Your Calling - How Clarity Builds Boldness
Confidence isn’t about faking it ‘til you make it. It’s about clarity — clarity about who you are, what you bring, and where you shine. In this episode, I share four ways clarity…
- 34. How to Protect Your Peace When Social Media Turns Toxic
Social media can bring out the best — and the worst — in people. Recently, I experienced a wave of toxic comments on LinkedIn after sharing my perspective on an ICE recruiting ad.…
- 33. Intentional Resilience: 5 Habits That Build Strength & Confidence Every Day
Resilience doesn’t just happen — it’s cultivated through daily habits. In this episode, I share the 5 routines I personally use every day to build strength and confidence. From st…
- 32. Strength After Life's Hardest Seasons - Why it Doesn't Happen By Accident
What if I told you strength doesn’t come by accident? In this episode, I share my story of leaving a familiar but misaligned life behind to start fresh across the country — and wh…
- 31. Resilience in Crisis - How Faith and Self-Awareness Carried Me Through
This week, I faced a terrifying moment: my grand-dog’s sudden decline left me preparing for the possibility of putting him down. The emotions were heavy, the fear was real, and the…
- 30. Want to Thrive in Your Relationships? 5 Self-Awareness Tools that Will Transform Your Connections
Episode Title Want to Thrive in Your Relationships? 5 Self-Awareness Tools That Will Transform Your Relationships Episode Description Most relationship problems aren’t really ab…
- 29. One Year Later - Building the Foundation of Resilience
One year ago, I faced one of the hardest setbacks of my life: being let go from my job. I wasn’t prepared. I felt unappreciated, silenced, and left wondering what was next. But on…
- 28. Walking Through the Storm - Coping Strategies to Guard Your Peace
Walking Through the Storm: Coping Strategies to Guard Your Peace This is the third and final episode in the Resilience in an Age of Division series. In Episodes 26 and 27, we face…
- 27. When the System Breaks Your Heart - Grieving and Accepting Hard Realities
What do you do when the very systems that should protect you end up wounding you instead? When laws shift against you, when justice is delayed or denied, or when the “progress” you…
- 26. Living with Hatred Around You - Finding Peace when the World Feels Hostile
Hatred. Division. Cruelty. We see it in our headlines, our communities, and for many of us — in our daily lives. As Black women, we don’t just read about hostility… we feel the wei…
- 25. The Power of Words - Why This Podcast is Now About Resilience After Life's Toughest Trials
Episode 25 — The Power of Words – Why This Podcast Is Now About Resilience After Life’s Toughest Trials Every journey has turning points — and this episode is one of them. 💫 In…
- 24. Embracing Win-Win Energy... Unlocking Joy, Wisdom, & Lasting Peace
If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve been exploring Bruce Schneider’s Energy Leadership framework through the lens of Ruthless Intentionality. In Episode 23, we covered…
- 23. Building Resilience through Tolerations & Gratitude
If you listened to Episode 22, you know we covered Energy Levels 1 and 2 from Bruce Schneider’s Energy Leadership framework — the spaces where life feels heavy and reactive. Today…
- 22. The Top 3 Ways to Trust Yourself Again After a Setback or Heartbreak
After a painful experience — whether it’s the end of a relationship, a major loss, or a moment where life didn’t go as planned — it’s easy to stop trusting others. But what happens…
- 21. Who Am I Without Them - Rebuilding Your Identity After Loss or Separation
Who Am I Without Them? When someone or something you loved is suddenly no longer a part of your life — whether it’s a relationship, a job, a friend, or a dream — it can shake your…
- 20. Selfish vs. Narcissist? What I Wish I'd Known Before I Said "I Do" (Pt. 2 of 2)
Not every bad relationship is narcissistic. But some are. In this follow-up to Episode 19, I walk through the story of how I entered a marriage that was full of red flags—and the…
- 19. Healing from My Own Decisions: How I Let Myself Down and Got Back Up (Pt. 1 of 2)
What happens when you are the one who caused the heartbreak? Not because you wanted to... but because you made a decision that hurt you—and others. In this episode, I share the st…
- 18. Life is Short - Maybe Shorter Than You Expect
EPISODE 18: Life Is Short — Maybe Shorter Than You Expect Pillars: Healing + Resilience In this deeply personal episode, I’m reading the exact words I wrote the night my husband p…
