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

Get ready to hear your favorite stories remixed with beats and hooks that you can’t find in books! 

In Once Upon a Beat, host DJ Fyütch and his sidekick/turntable Baby Scratch drop the needle on classic stories, spinning them up with a hip-hop twist. They’re turning the tables on your favorite fables – putting the Rap in Rapunzel, letting Goldilocks rock out, and helping the Ugly Duckling march to his own beat! Where hip hop and fables meet, It's Once Upon a Beat! 

Listen to new episodes of Once Upon a Beat here.

Hey lady! Are you ready for a good time? Well, tap in because Dr. Ansel Augustine stops by Cultivating H.E.R. Space to discuss his unique perspective on the importance of religion and how his faith has sustained him over the years. Dr. Augustine is an Emmy-nominated Producer, author, and the former Director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He shares his knowledge as a culture bearer of New Orleans history with Terri, and shares some familial jokes with Dr. Dom, someone he's known for more than 20 years as they discuss the intersection of religion and ratchet. Tune in and feel inspired as Dr. Augustine talks about the ways he has allowed his faith to put him in places where he is both a servant and a leader. You won’t want to miss it!  

Quote of the Day:
"The message is the same but the delivery needs to change." 
– Dr. Ansel Augustine  

Where to find Dr. Ansel Augustine:
Website: Holyhotboy.info
Website: BlackFaithMatters.com 
Instagram: @preach504  

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

This episode contains mentions of sexual abuse and trauma. Please take care of yourself as you listen.  

Hey lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri welcome gina Breedlove, a sound healer, vocalist, composer, grief doula, and author of The Vibration of Grace: Sound Healing of Rituals for Liberation, for a raw conversation about the deep work that is involved in healing past traumas.  

Healing is a complex and layered process with many tools and resources that can help you as you do the work. One key modality in healing is sound healing. You may have seen the singing bowls before, but gina breaks down all of the different ways sound can be used to heal trauma and remedy any energy incongruencies they may be experiencing – and, good news some of them are free and available to you right now! You don’t have to travel to Sedona for a retreat to experience the benefits of sound healing. gina offers a few tools that help you dig deep into your awareness to alleviate the symptoms of trauma. She also delves into her work as a grief doula and explains why we need to re-examine the ways we hold on to and release grief.  

Lady, get cozy, light a candle, and allow gina’s voice and presence to soothe your mind and spirit. You’re worthy of peace.  

Quote of the Day:
“Healing is real. It is possible to free up a space in your body where you know that harm has been taking up residence and put yourself there.” 
– gina Breedlove  

Where to find gina Breedlove:
Website: ginabreedlove.com
Facebook: gina Breedlove
Instagram: @ginabreedlove
TikTok: @vibrationofgrace  

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

Hey lady! We’ve all heard about the importance of self-care, but how often do we hear about “me time”? You know that elusive section of time where it’s just you and you? The time you spend with yourself is critical to your continued evolution, development, and growth no matter what season of life you find yourself in. However, finding that time can be a different story when you have a full life of demands and responsibilities. Terri and Dr. Dom can relate and have tips and techniques to help you bake in me time so that your cup stays full and you can keep the most important relationship you have, the one with yourself, healthy and vibrant.

Check out the Aftershow for a list of positive affirmations that you can carry with you throughout the day. And, remember sis, you’re worthy of the best, so be sure you’re giving yourself just that!  

Tips for cultivating Me Time: 
1. Quality over quantity:
· Whether it's five minutes or five hours, what's most important is doing something that pours into you.
2. Set boundaries to guard your time
· Set alarms or timers to keep yourself honest about your time. 
· Communicate your needs with others 
3. Make sure it is SOLO time
· The time with self is different from being lonely; reframe how you look at time alone.
4. Be flexible
· You don’t have to do the same things all the time  

Quote of the Day:
"You cannot pour from an empty cup. Take time to nourish yourself and treat you the way you want others to treat you." 
– Dr. Dom  

Visit magicmind.com/cultivatingher and use code cultivatingher20 and you can get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days.  

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

Hey lady! Do you feel like most days you have more to-do list than you do hours to complete it? If that sounds like you then today’s episode will be right on time because Dr. Dom and Terri have some thoughts, tips, and strategies on how you can maximize your time to make the most of it.  

Lady, we are what we tell ourselves we are, so if you believe that you are busy and don’t have time to do the things that will make you feel fulfilled and content in life – so shall it be. But, once you flip the mindset to a life that is full of things you get to do, watch how your life organizes itself to match that vibration. Need some tips on how to structure your new-found time? Head to Patreon for the Aftershow! Dr. Dom and Terri have some solid tips on how to create a routine that is not only grounded in reality, but dare we say…fun? Tap in!  

Quote of the Day:
"I have all the time I need to get everything done that needs to get done." 
– Terri Lomax 

Visit magicmind.com/cultivatingher and use code cultivatingher20 and you can get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days.

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

Hey Lady! We know you already know that prioritizing your health is a top priority for living a full, fabulous life, but the overarching question is often with what time? Have no fear, this week Dr. Dom and Terri break down all of the ways they fit fitness into their busy lives.  

There’s no getting around the fact that keeping a healthy mind and body are paramount for Black women’s existence on the planet. But, getting fit doesn’t have to be something you loathe. Tune in to today’s episode for ideas on how you can get fine, save time, and have fun! You got this!  

1. Focus on moving your body
2. Find a physical activity that you enjoy
3. Do it at a time and place that works for you
4. Understand the importance of your schedule
5. Monitor and adjust your mental dialogue
6. Seek professional guidance (E.g.; Trainer, therapist, physical therapist, medical doctor, mindset coach)
7. Bake fun into your fitness journey
8. Know that baby steps are perfectly okay  

Quote of the Day:
“It’s time for you to move, realizing that the thing you are seeking is also seeking you.” 
— Iyanla Vanzant  

Visit magicmind.com/cultivatingher and use code cultivatingher20 and you can get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days.

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