Black Girl Burnout

Kelley Bonner
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Black Girl Burnout

Black Girl Burnout is a podcast hosted by Kelley Bonner dedicated to helping black women manage the stress of daily living and preventing the detrimental effects of burnout. Black women often feel overburdened and undervalued, and this podcast offers palpable solutions for this undeniable phenomenon. Bonner is a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience helping people and organizations transform, evolve, and heal burnout. Each week, she dives deep on topics around burnout including career burnout, relationship burnout, and how racism and sexism contribute to the acceleration of burnout-in just 15 minutes! Bonners helps listeners develop the tools to combat and overcome burnout. During each episode, she guides listeners through bite-sized and manageable practices that provide immediate relief by leaning into their own intuition and becoming more engaged and connected with themselves and their surroundings.

  1. 3 HR AGO

    Opt Into The Art Of Doing Less In Love

    In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of doing less in love to cultivate deeper, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships. The BGB podcast focuses on recognizing the signs of overperformance in relationships, including feelings of exhaustion, anxiety, resentment, and fear. Kelley shares her personal journey and provides tips on how to do less in relationships, not just romantic ones but also with family, friends, and community. The episode aligns with the month's theme, 'March into Rest,' and the year-long goal, 'New Year Heals Me'. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. If you haven't already done so, Subscribe Today!If this podcast resonates with you we 💓reviews! We would sincerely appreciate 5 Star reviews on Apple Podcast & Spotify:)Stay engaged! Follow us on social media:Facebook, IG, YT, TikTok: @blackgirlburnoutTwitter: @blkgirlburnoutStay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter : www.blackgirlburnout.comWant To Partner With Black Girl Burnout: sponsorships@blackgirlburnout.com Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: www.happymammoth.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    19 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Opt Into Softness As A Strength

    In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of bringing more softness into relationships and reframing softness as a strength rather than a liability. She dismantles the myth of the 'strong Black woman,' urging listeners to embrace vulnerability, intimacy, and tenderness to create deeper, more fulfilling connections. Kelley shares her personal journey of becoming more cuddly and setting healthy boundaries, emphasizing that softness and strength can coexist. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. If you haven't already done so, Subscribe Today!If this podcast resonates with you we 💓reviews! We would sincerely appreciate 5 Star reviews on Apple Podcast & Spotify:)Stay engaged! Follow us on social media:Facebook, IG, YT, TikTok: @blackgirlburnoutTwitter: @blkgirlburnoutStay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter : www.blackgirlburnout.comWant To Partner With Black Girl Burnout: sponsorships@blackgirlburnout.com Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: www.happymammoth.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    18 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Opt Into Love At The Pace Of Peace

    In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of releasing the sense of urgency in our relationships. She argues that urgency, whether in dating, family dynamics, or friendships, leads to stress, pressure, and emotional exhaustion. Kelley details the negative effects of urgency and promotes a slower, more peaceful approach to love. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. If you haven't already done so, Subscribe Today!If this podcast resonates with you we 💓reviews! We would sincerely appreciate 5 Star reviews on Apple Podcast & Spotify:)Stay engaged! Follow us on social media:Facebook, IG, YT, TikTok: @blackgirlburnoutTwitter: @blkgirlburnoutStay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter : www.blackgirlburnout.comWant To Partner With Black Girl Burnout: sponsorships@blackgirlburnout.comCheck out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: www.happymammoth.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    17 min

  4. 3 MAR

    Opt Into Restful Love

    In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelley introduces a new monthly theme centered on the concept of 'Restful Love’. She challenges traditional notions that equate love with struggle, particularly for Black women, and proposes reframing love as a source of rest and emotional safety. Kelley discusses the prevalence of ‘struggle love’ in the media and social culture as she points out the impact it has on relationships. Today’s episode also previews an amazing upcoming conversation with therapist and trauma specialist, Dr. Resmaa Menakem. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. If you haven't already done so, Subscribe Today!If this podcast resonates with you we 💓reviews! We would sincerely appreciate 5 Star reviews on Apple Podcast & Spotify:)Stay engaged! Follow us on social media:Facebook, IG, YT, TikTok: @blackgirlburnoutTwitter: @blkgirlburnoutStay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter : www.blackgirlburnout.comWant To Partner With Black Girl Burnout: sponsorships@blackgirlburnout.comCheck out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: www.happymammoth.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    15 min

  5. 28 FEB

    Opt Into Tenderness

    In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner welcomes listeners to a space designed for black women to prioritize their needs and find rest. She reflects on the month's theme of healing through rest, emphasizing the importance of tenderness and consideration. Kelley discusses the societal pressures on black women to remain tough and cloaked in armour, while advocating instead for softness and self-care as tools against burnout. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. If you haven't already done so, Subscribe Today! If this podcast resonates with you we 💓reviews! We would sincerely appreciate 5 Star reviews on Apple Podcast & Spotify:) Stay engaged! Follow us on social media:Facebook, IG, YT, TikTok: @blackgirlburnoutTwitter: @blkgirlburnout Stay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter : www.blackgirlburnout.com Want To Partner With Black Girl Burnout: sponsorships@blackgirlburnout.com Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: www.happymammoth.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    13 min

  6. 26 FEB

    Let Your Spirit Rest, Opt Out Of Emotional Exhaustion

    In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of opting into rest for the spirit and giving oneself permission to stop carrying the emotional burdens of others. She emphasizes the invisible nature of emotional exhaustion, particularly for Black women who are often expected to be emotional caregivers. Kelley addresses the harmful effects of over-giving and the myth of the 'strong Black woman' trope. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. If you haven't already done so, Subscribe Today! If this podcast resonates with you we 💓reviews! We would sincerely appreciate 5 Star reviews on Apple Podcast & Spotify:) Stay engaged! Follow us on social media:Facebook, IG, YT, TikTok: @blackgirlburnoutTwitter: @blkgirlburnout Stay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter : www.blackgirlburnout.com Want To Partner With Black Girl Burnout: sponsorships@blackgirlburnout.com Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: www.happymammoth.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    15 min

  7. 24 FEB

    Opt Into A Rest Centered Life

    In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of opting out of the grind and prioritizing a rest-centered life. She touches on themes such as redefining success, creating daily rhythms of rest, and overcoming guilt associated with resting. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. If you haven't already done so, Subscribe Today! If this podcast resonates with you we 💓reviews! We would sincerely appreciate 5 Star reviews on Apple Podcast & Spotify:) Stay engaged! Follow us on social media:Facebook, IG, YT, TikTok: @blackgirlburnoutTwitter: @blkgirlburnout Stay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter : www.blackgirlburnout.com Want To Partner With Black Girl Burnout: sponsorships@blackgirlburnout.com Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: www.happymammoth.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    15 min

  8. 21 FEB

    Opt Out of Restlessness

    In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelley discusses how to transition from restlessness to deep, restorative rest. She emphasizes the importance of different types of rest beyond sleep and explores the seven types of rest: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, sensory, and creative. Kelley shares personal insights about her struggles with rest and offers practical tips for incorporating deep rest into daily life. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy. If you haven't already done so, Subscribe Today! If this podcast resonates with you we 💓reviews! We would sincerely appreciate 5 Star reviews on Apple Podcast & Spotify:) Stay engaged! Follow us on social media:Facebook, IG, YT, TikTok: @blackgirlburnoutTwitter: @blkgirlburnout Stay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter : www.blackgirlburnout.com Want To Partner With Black Girl Burnout: sponsorships@blackgirlburnout.com Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: www.happymammoth.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    15 min
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About

Black Girl Burnout is a podcast hosted by Kelley Bonner dedicated to helping black women manage the stress of daily living and preventing the detrimental effects of burnout. Black women often feel overburdened and undervalued, and this podcast offers palpable solutions for this undeniable phenomenon. Bonner is a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience helping people and organizations transform, evolve, and heal burnout. Each week, she dives deep on topics around burnout including career burnout, relationship burnout, and how racism and sexism contribute to the acceleration of burnout-in just 15 minutes! Bonners helps listeners develop the tools to combat and overcome burnout. During each episode, she guides listeners through bite-sized and manageable practices that provide immediate relief by leaning into their own intuition and becoming more engaged and connected with themselves and their surroundings.

Information

  • Creator
    Kelley Bonner
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    409
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Black Girl Burnout
  • Show Website
    Black Girl Burnout

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