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#234: Are you healing or are you coping? Today I’m sitting down with content creator and host of That Conversation, Tarek Ali for an honest chat about how to prioritize your mental health and take care yourself during hard times.

Whether you are in survival mode or in a season of rebuilding trust, Tarek offers amazing tips and tools on how to set new standards for yourself, be patient with your progress, and learn how to identify what your feeling in order to move forward.

We Also Talk About…Tarek’s career journey from dentistry to content creator to screenwriterWhat it means to come out of survival modeSeed mentality and making time for things that bring you joyHow to use journaling as a healing tool in difficult timesWhy it’s important to identify trust in relationshipsDaily stress and anxiety relieving techniques


Resources:Follow Tarek on Instagram @itstarekaliFollow Tarek on TikTok @itstarekaliSubscribe to Tarek’s YouTube Channel @TarekAliListen to Tarek’s podcast THAT ConversationListen to Tarek’s “Whole lotta SEX — Healing Body Trauma, Sexual Agency, & Growing Beyond Judgement” episodeVisit leapintohealing.com for more tools and resources for healing


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#233: At the beginning of the year, I moved to New York City and started working as a full-time podcaster and content creator.

In today’s solo episode, I’m opening up about the challenges I’ve experienced so far, what changes I’m making to support my mental health, and how I’m using new wellness tools to spark my next creative endeavor.

Catch up on my other solo episodes:Episode 220: How I Became A Full-Time PodcasterEpisode 222: How to Make Friends in A New City + Am I Oversharing with My Friends? [Q&A]


Resources:Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merchRead The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher CreativityRead the NYTimes article on the Eldest Daughter Syndrome


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#232: What does it look like to be in your power? In some instances, power can be a bold proclamation, and at other times it can be a calm, quiet knowing. When we aren’t in our power, we can feel stuck, burned out, or like we aren’t living up to our potential. However, we can learn how to reframe our relationship with power to use it as a tool for growth.

Today I’m sitting down with entrepreneur, author, and founder of Woman Evolve, Sarah Jakes Roberts for a powerful conversation on how to build confidence, embrace flexibility, and make power moves.

We Also Talk About…Sarah’s experience stepping into her power in each area of her lifeWhat inspired Sarah’s new book “Power Moves: Ignite Your Confidence and Become a Force”The difference between being prepared and trying to control the outcomeFinding power in vulnerability and how to identify what you’re afraid ofWays to improve your decision-making skills when you’re feeling anxious or depressedHow to create a vision for yourself and find opportunities that empower youIntention setting and giving yourself permission to restTips for approaching burnout and ways to embrace flexibility


Resources:Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merchFollow Sarah on Instagram @sarahjakesrobertsFollow Sarah on Tiktok @realsarahjakesrobertsSubscribe to Sarah’s YouTube channel @SarahJakesRobertsGet Sarah’s book “Power Moves: Ignite Your Confidence and Become a Force”Listen to the Woman Evolve podcast hosted by Sarah Jakes RobertsFrom Sarah’s YouTube Channel — POV: I took my wig off while I was preaching


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Feel confused about all of the conflicting nutrition and wellness information out there? You’re not alone! It can be really overwhelming and confusing to figure out what will work best for you. Thankfully, nutrition can be a lot simpler than we think.

In today’s bonus episode I’m sitting down with registered dietitian and CEO of Culina Health, Vanessa Risetto for pro tips on how to make nutrition simple.

From protein intake to gut health issues, Vanessa and I get to the bottom of nutrition trends, and discuss ways you can improve your eating habits and relationship with food for a healthier lifestyle.




We Also Talk About…Vanessa’s experience as a Black woman running a venture-backed startup.Why working with a dietitian is more accessible than you thinkHow to understand and alleviate common gut health issues through dietThe pros and cons of taking weight loss medications like OzempicHow to avoid falling into the trap of fad diets and nutrition trendsHow to get health and nutrition assistance at a lower cost


Resources:Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merchFollow Vanessa on Instagram @vanessarissettordFollow Culina Health on Instagram @culinahealthVisit start.culinahealth.com to sign up for insurance-covered nutrition care! If your insurance does not cover Culina, mention Balanced Black Girl for a special discount.


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#230: We’ve heard the term “girl’s girl” before and understand what in means in theory to support other women. But what does it actually look like putting it to practice?

Today I have the pleasure of sitting down Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy is a licensed psychologist and the host of the award-winning podcast Therapy for Black Girls. We have an in-depth conversation on sisterhood, why community is vital for our well-being, and how to create meaningful connections with other women in our lives.

We Also Talk About…What inspired Dr. Joy to become a licensed psychologist and create Therapy for Black GirlsWhy female friendships are beneficial to our healthThe differences between friendship, community, and sisterhood and why they aren’t interchangeableHigh-maintenance vs. Maintenance friends and the role of reciprocityHow attachment styles shows up in friendshipsThe benefits of intergenerational friendshipsNormalizing therapy and exploring different types of therapeutic modalities


Resources:Follow Dr. Joy on Instagram @hellodrjoyListen to the Therapy for Black Girls podcastListen to the “What Does It Mean to Be A Girl’s Girl?” episode on Therapy for Black GirlsNeed someone to talk to? Check out the Therapy for Black Girls Directory to find a therapist near youJoin the Therapy for Black Girls Sister CircleRead Dr. Joy’s book “Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community”Read “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends” by Dr. Marisa G. Franco


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#229: In today’s episode we’re celebrating Black Maternal Health week by discussing the ways you can be more attune to the seasons of our bodies. Understanding the power of your hormones, menstrual cycle, and fertility can be a game changer and serve as a guide for how to move with your energy no matter what season you’re in.

Our guest is Latham Thomas, the founder of Mama Glow – a global maternal health and education platform serving women along the childbearing continuum. Latham serves as a visiting Professor at Brown University, where the Mama Glow Doula Training program is incorporated to extend her work as a global advocate for maternal health and education. She also recently opened The Soft Space, a wellness and education center in Brooklyn, NY.

In this episode, we discuss unique ways to be in touch with your reproductive health.

We Also Talk About…Latham’s journey starting Mama Glow and opening a new facility in Brooklyn.Living seasonally and pushing through chaotic seasons of lifeMenstrual depression and finding moments of retreatWhy it’s important to listen to your bodyHow to modulate your life to accommodate your reproductive systemHow aging affects the reproductive system in your 20s, 30s, and beyond


Catch up on these reproductive health episodes:Reframing Fertility with Bri Braggs of Fertile AlchemySexual Health from the Womb to the Tomb with Michelle HopeDemystifying Reproductive Health: Egg Freezing, Fertility Treatments, and the Impact of Fibroids with Dr. Tiffanny JonesSexual and Reproductive Health with Dr. Sara FlowersEnding Generational Trauma with Epigenetics + Preparing to Conceive with Dr. Cleopatra


ResourcesFollow Latham on Instagram @glowmavenFollow the Mama Glow community on Instagram @mamaglowVisit mamaglow.com/gatherings for professional doula training programs and moreHave a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.


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