Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

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Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

In a world where black women are often underrepresented and misunderstood, we need more safe spaces to just… be. Every Friday, join Dr. Dom, a college professor and psychologist, and Terri Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker, as they initiate authentic conversations on everything from fibroids to fake friends. If you’re a Black woman looking for an extra dose of inspiration on the go, pull up a seat and join us on the Cultivating H.E.R. (Healing, Empowerment, Resilience) Space podcast.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    S25E2: PART 2 - How to Build Your Discernment and Stop Letting Manipulators Into Your Life

    Hey lady! Last week, Dr. Dom and Terri introduced strategies for strengthening your discernment and creating a pathway to thriving in your relationships. This week they take it up a notch by diving deeper into tactics that will help you recognize manipulative behaviors quickly so that you remain in integrity and joyful in your life. Over the years, Dr. Dom and Terri have offered unique perspectives on keeping yourself safe from those who wish to use or harm you. They’ve discussed issues regarding narcissism, manipulation, and self-trust throughout the years so after you listen to this week’s episode be sure to scroll through the archives for more support in these areas.  Tap in!  7 Tips to Build Discernment and Stop Letting Manipulators Into Your Life: 1. Develop Self-Awareness 2. Set and Maintain Boundaries  3. Vet People Before Letting Them In 4. Educate Yourself About Manipulative Tactics 5. Strengthen Emotional Resilience 6. Cultivate a Support System 7. Practice Discernment Daily   Quote of the Day: "Discernment is the ability to see things for what they REALLY are and not what we WANT them to be."  – Unknown   Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary   Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls  Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC   Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

    54 min

  2. 3 JAN

    S25E1: PART 1 - How to Build Your Discernment and Stop Letting Manipulators Into Your Life

    Hey lady! Welcome to 2025! This is the year you take all of your power back and stand in your light! That’s why this week Dr. Dom and Terri waste no time in helping you remember the strength you carry within by outlining an actionable plan to keep manipulators and those who don’t wish you well as far away from you as possible. You know we love radical accountability at Cultivating H.E.R. Space podcast, which is why this episode is going to be the tough love to help you chart a path that works best for your life! We all know about narcissists, opportunists, and general manipulators but do you know that you have a built-in guidance system to help loosen their grip on you or deter them from approaching all together? That’s right, you have the power of your discernment and like with everything in this life, it is a muscle that can be strengthened and sharpened. It is your responsibility to take care yourself in a way that you greet life with your heart full and open and your eyes wide awake and aware. And, by growing your toolkit you’ll be armed with strategies to help you walk with your head high. With some practice and discipline you can place yourself in the driver’s seat of your life so that you are not afraid to live with your light dimmed, rather with the joy that is your birthright. This episode is an active one, lady. Grab your tea or cozy beverage and get your journal out because Terri and Dr. Dom have some impactful questions for you to consider as you create an action plan to help you grow your self-awareness and bolster your discernment. If you need a journal head over to the Cultivating H.E.R. Space shop (link below) and you’ll find all of the tools you need to help make this journey home to yourself one full of ease, compassion, and joy! Cheers to 2025 being your best year yet! 7 Tips to build discernment and stop letting manipulators into your life: Develop self-awarenessSet and maintain boundaries Vet people before letting them in Educate yourself about manipulative tactics Strengthen emotional resilience Cultivate a support system Practice discernment daily  Quote of the Day: "Discernment is the ability to see things for what they REALLY are and not what we WANT them to be." – Unknown   Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary   Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls  Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC   Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website:...

    49 min

  3. 27/12/2024

    S24E13: 7 Tips for Making the Next Year Your Best Year

    Hey lady! You made it! We’re at the end of the year and, hopefully, by now you’ve gotten some rest and can review your year and take stock of the good and the bad to discover where you’ve wound up. If this year went swimmingly, congratulations! If this year left much to be desired, it’s okay! Regardless of how the year settled for you the good news is that next year is brand new and ripe with opportunity and potential. That’s why this episode, Terri and Dr. Dom offer a glimpse into the highs and lows of their year and some perspective on how they will goal map and plan for a fruitful 2025. Do you have big goals and dreams and feel like you need some help to stop spinning your wheels and make some traction? Are you moving forward but need focused and strategic thinking to propel you to the next level? Or is it all going smoothly on the surface, but you notice something underneath that is keeping you from living your absolute best life? Whatever the reason you have a unique opportunity to build a life that you love through intention and imagination. Let this episode be the spark that lights the fire under your butt to make it one to remember. Don’t forget, if you’re looking for therapy to heal wounds or to help uncover your limiting beliefs and outdated programming, Dr. Dom has a therapy practice that might be right for you. And, if you’re ready to go from surviving to thriving, Terri is available to coach you through the steps that leads you to authenticity, integrity, and success in all facets of your life. Check out the links below for their individual offerings and head to Patreon for more juicy tips on how to make 2025 a year to remember!  Cheers to a prosperous year, lady! 7 tips for Making the Next Year Your Best Year: Set Purposeful GoalsPrioritize Well-BeingCultivate a Growth MindsetBuild a Supportive NetworkEmbrace FlexibilityFocus on ProgressCreate Space for Reflection & RestQuote of the Day: “Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.” — Robin Sharma   Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook   Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary   Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls  Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC   Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

    56 min

  4. 20/12/2024

    S24E12: Established Adulthood: What Is It and How Do We Navigate It?

    Hey lady! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time when, hopefully, life is slowing down, and you can spend time reflecting on your year and your life. This time is a great opportunity to take stock of where you’ve been, how you’ve grown, and dream up where you’re going. And, the beautiful thing about life is that as adults we have the power of choice to determine our futures. Chances are that if you’re listening to this podcast you are an adult or advancing into adulthood and have real world obligations and responsibilities. That’s why this week, Terri and Dr. Dom spend some time breaking down what established adulthood is and how you can make the most of every single day! Established adulthood is a concept popularized by Dr. Clare Mehta and it describes the intersection of multiple significant responsibilities like marriage, parenting, and caregiving for aging parents while advancing in one’s career. These are the markers of life that can define what life is and how you operate in it. Dr. Dom and Terri explore what that really means when you don’t quite always feel like that adult and what it means when you know, for sure, that you are that adult. This fun episode offers perspective on how to embrace your adulthood and how to shift those good vibes into positive action for an even brighter, more fulfilling future as we head into 2025. Head to our Patreon so you can tap into the Aftershow for more insightful questions and tips on cultivating a life that lights you up! Tips for Navigating Established Adulthood Embrace Personal Growth and Identity Shifts Set Intentional Boundaries Develop a Flexible Relationship with Goals Invest in Health and Well-Being Make Space for Community and Connection Approach Failure as Part of Growth Live your best lifeQuote of the Day: “Adulthood is not about growing up but about growing into yourself.” – Unknown   Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary   Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls  Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC   Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

    54 min

  5. 13/12/2024

    S24E11: Breaking the Stigma: HIV Awareness and Black Women’s Health with Dr. Maisha Standifer

    Hey lady! This week, Dr. Dom and Terri welcome Dr. Maisha Standifer, Director of Population Health, The Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine to offer fresh information about HIV, AIDS, the trends she’s seeing in sexually transmitted disease infection rates and what Black women need to know about keeping themselves safe and healthy. Dr. Standifer is a powerhouse of a woman and offers grounded perspective on the real issues that the Black community face in regards to HIV transmission and AIDS. The truth of the matter is that despite HIV/AIDS being known in the community for more than 40 years the stigma has transferred from white gay men to Black women and so much of that is because of a lack of information. In fact, 50 percent of new HIV cases are Black women. Dr. Standifer doesn’t sugarcoat the facts about the fact if you are sexually active you are HIV possible. Armed with that knowledge, she offers solutions for prevention, resources for care should you contract the infection, and hope for a future where HIV and AIDS is eradicated from the community. Tune into a powerful conversation chock full of valuable information. This is your one precious life, lady, treat it with the best care!  Quote of the Day: “Understand others and their experiences as you talk and interact with them.”  - Unknown   Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary   Where to find Satcher Health: Website: Morehouse School of Medicine Website: Satcher Health Leadership Insitute Instagram: @satcherhealth Facebook: Satcher Health LinkedIn: Satcher Health Leadership Institute   Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls  Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC   Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

    57 min

  6. 06/12/2024

    S24E10: Healing, One Breath at a Time with Jasmine Marie

    Hey lady! Are you sliding headfirst into the holidays completely exhausted by work demands, life obligations, and the oppressive beatdown that was the 2024 election season, and compounding worldwide strife? That short list doesn’t even include some of the pop quizzes that life springs on you – you know the kind; the ones that require the remainder of your energy reserves leaving you spent? Hopefully you can get some rest soon as the country begins to ease into holiday cheer. We want to help turn down the volume of life this week so we have a very special guest to help usher in moments of calm and respite. Jasmine Marie is a breathwork practitioner and founder of Black Girls Breathing, an online platform and community that features resources to help you regulate and heal your nervous system surrounded by like-hearted Black women providing support and encouragement in the journey. She’s also the author of Black Girls Breathing: Heal From Trauma, Combat Chronic Stress, and Find Your Freedom and she joins Dr. Dom and Terri for a beautiful conversation about all of the ways we’ve learned to keep it together and how some of them may be used to our detriment. The work to not only unlearn and heal, but grow resiliency so that you can thrive is not easy but if you have a solid toolkit you can make it fun. Jasmine Marie offers practical wisdom on why building a strong, resilient nervous system is essential to living a healthy life as a Black woman and gives tangible practices, including a sample breathwork session, that you incorporate into your daily life. Listen to the end for an extra special offer for our listeners! Quote of the Day: "I am worthy of giving my heart, mind, and body the attention it deserves." – Jasmine Marie   Hey lady! Try Black Girls Breathing for 50% off for the first three months of your membership with the code HERPODCAST at checkout! Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary   Where to find Jasmine Marie: Website: Black Girls Breathing Website: Sunday Balm Book with Bonus: Black Girls Breathing: Heal From Trauma, Combat Chronic Stress, and Find Your Freedom Book: Black Girls Breathing: Heal From Trauma, Combat Chronic Stress, and Find Your Freedom I Instagram: @blackgirlsbreathing Instagram: @thatgirl_jmarie Twitter: @blackgirls_bgb Facebook: Black Girls Breathing   Resources: Dr....

    55 min

  7. 29/11/2024

    S24E9: The Harmful Effects of Being the Good Girl

    Lady! Have you ever been called the good girl? Are you perceived as dependable, reliable, and relatively harmless? Do people expect perfection from you and when you fall short from those expectations do, they make you feel shame and guilt? And, what happens to your good girl image once you decide to stick up for yourself or say no? Is the backlash swift and painful? If anything mentioned sounds familiar, then this week’s episode is for you.  Terri and Dr. Dom share their experiences with being the good girl and why those perceptions and thereby responsibilities can be harmful as we mature into adulthood. Whether you are the oldest child, or you came from a strict family, or you had to figure out your upbringing on your own; we’ve all experienced the societal burden of being the good girl. The good news is now that we’re grown women we have the power of choice and can choose to untangle the deleterious programming we’ve been surrounded by through family, media, and society. Dr. Dom and Terri outline some of the harmful effects of the good girl mindset this episode. Don’t be surprised if some of the impacts are so subversive that they touch a tender spot in you. But, you know how we do. Check into the Aftershow for tips on how to heal and improve your life now that you know that you can be amazing, badass, and awesome without the low mantle of being good. Lady, this internal work can tough but it is necessary for growth and self-actualization. Check out our Cultivating H.E.R. Space shop for journals, pillows, latte mugs, and apparel to ease some of the awakenings you’re having while listening. They also make for great gifts this holiday season! Quote of the Day: "Being unapologetic means that I will be all of me. I will no longer shrink or compromise myself by playing small so others will not feel insecure in my presence.” – Lisa Nichols   Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary   Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice  Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls  Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC   Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

    52 min

  8. 22/11/2024

    S24E8: Navigating the Holidays When the Holidays Aren't Your Thing

    Hey lady! Can you believe that we are already at holiday time? This time of year, can be sweet and full of joy or rife with anxiety, tension, and heavy emotions. And, let’s be real, the current times we’re in can add in an additional layer of complex feelings that can trip up even the most internally sturdy among us. That’s why, this week, Terri and Dr. Dom offer strategies and tips on how to navigate an often energetically charged time of the year. Have you thought through how you’re going to enjoy this holiday season? Whether it’s optimizing technology to get the feast organized or discerning the appropriate boundaries when dealing with family members, you have options to make this season as comfortable for you as possible. You also have the power to decide to acknowledge any pain the holidays may bring and start a new tradition special to you and your loved ones. Lady, we wish you comfort, rest, and peace however you choose to spend this season. And, remember, we love our community and we’re here for you in the archives and on our Patreon!  Quote of the Day: “Life is short, and it’s up to you to make it sweet.”  – Sadie Delany   Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary   Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls  Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC   Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

    51 min
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In a world where black women are often underrepresented and misunderstood, we need more safe spaces to just… be. Every Friday, join Dr. Dom, a college professor and psychologist, and Terri Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker, as they initiate authentic conversations on everything from fibroids to fake friends. If you’re a Black woman looking for an extra dose of inspiration on the go, pull up a seat and join us on the Cultivating H.E.R. (Healing, Empowerment, Resilience) Space podcast.

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