how Black women deal with anxiety, workplace stress and overcoming perfectionism with Dr. Alicia Hodge The Soft Life with Saddie Baddies

ready for a mini therapy sesh baddies?

in this episode of The Soft Life, [Dr. Alicia Hodge](https://www.instagram.com/helpmehodge/) shares her origin story and educational background in psychology. She discusses the creation of her business, ‘[Slay Your Anxiety](https://www.slayyouranxiety.com/)’, and the intention behind creating this safe space. We also dive into:

- the difference between anxiety and stress
- what cognitive distortions are (aka filtered thinking styles), and how neurodivergent baddies can navigate these thought patterns with softness
- how Black women often face additional barriers to mental health care due to the intersectionality of race, class and gender
- how anxiety in the workplace can manifest as perfectionism, overachievement, and hypervigilance and more
- why creating a safe space for mental health and addressing misconceptions about anxiety are crucial for supporting Black women’s mental well-being

timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Origin Story
05:12 Educational Background and Career Journey
08:28 Creating Slay Your Anxiety
10:47 Creating a Safe Space for Mental Health
14:09 Understanding Anxiety and Stress
17:35 Exploring Cognitive Distortions
20:23 Misconceptions about Anxiety in Black Women
22:04 Anxiety in the Workplace

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