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Sister StrugglesLimiting Beliefs Holding You Back: Silent Shame"Your silence is keeping your shame alive. It's not yours to carry, and it's not your fault." On this episode I talk about the emotional toll of staying silent and what you can do to release what's holding you back. Let's talk about it.*FYI, this episode is dated. So some things have come to light (ahem, Diddy).Follow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2025-07-2419 minSister StrugglesLimiting Beliefs Holding You Back: The Angry Black Woman"If I show my anger, I’ll be the angry black woman."How do black women get to show their anger without looking like the stereotypical "angry black woman"? This is a question I've wrestled for too long until I realized I wasn't the problem. And it wasn't my problem to fix. So this episode is about letting go of shame in releasing the very valid anger we feel. And deflecting narratives that keep you stuck in that shame.Follow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._pod...2025-04-0820 minSister StrugglesLimiting Beliefs Holding You Back: The Superwoman Complex“If I don’t have it all together, I’ll look weak. Like I’m not good enough."Sound familiar? Because you're definitely not alone. This mindset is so common, especially with black women struggling to keep up the strong black woman stereotype. So in this week's episode, I get how these thoughts feed into the superwoman complex and hold you back from your rest, peace, and making the right choices for you. Next episode, I'll cover another limiting belief. Don't miss it!Hyper-IndependenceStop Waiting To Ask For...2025-02-2524 minSister StrugglesIs your relationship good, or just good enough?...who you're dating is a direct reflection of how you see yourself.In this week's episode, I dive into how easy it is to settle in relationships and how self-love truly changes everything. I share some juicy details about a past relationship, the mistakes I almost made, and what it took to finally realize it wasn't meant to be.Follow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2025-02-1130 minSister StrugglesRegulating Hard Emotions (with Therapist Wendy Matheka)Wendy Matheka, a psychotherapist and wellness coach, on this episode speaking absolute facts! She shares the tools to help you (and me) actually process the real emotions, instead of trying to suppress or rationalize them. Follow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2025-01-2847 minSister StrugglesGrieving is Healing (Post-Election Hope)Well what can I say... this was a tough episode to record. But it's real, and my emotions are real. And also, full of hope. So if this time is especially tough for you, I hope this episode helps you feel validated, supported, and empowered to make it through. Because we will. Together. Follow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2025-01-0721 minSister StrugglesBlack Girl VotingThis black girl never cared about voting... until now. Follow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2024-10-3114 minSister StrugglesBlack women and healthcare, dating without people pleasing, and slowing downThis week I get into the struggles of being a black woman navigating the healthcare system, dating without people pleasing, and learning to take things slow, instead of rushing. Follow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2024-04-2818 minSister StrugglesUnbalanced Relationships: Will They Change or Are You Wasting Your Time?Do you feel pressured to "hold down" a partner, especially as a black woman? Catch this episode where I talk about why we stay in unbalanced relationships, even when something aint right. Also, Taraji P Henson's struggle to snag the bag she deserves, despite her fame, and how Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey's tragic story is a reminder to that institutional racism kills. Follow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2024-02-0430 minSister StrugglesNew Year, Do YouIn this episode, I reflect on the blessings and mess of 2023 and share the people pleasing habits I don't plan on returning to. Like dropping "sorry" from my vocabulary unless it's truly my fault. Working with my body, instead of pushing it past its limits. And not ignoring what I want because I'm "trying to be nice". Mentions:r&b beats playlistFollow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2024-01-1521 minSister StrugglesBlack Men + Self Care with Prince IsraelOn this episode, my friend, local STL music producer, and new dad Prince Israel shares his perspective on what self care is like for black men, juggling multiple responsibilities, and maintaining boundaries in friendships and relationships. Prince's Work:+ Follow @princetheprophet+ Tree House Collective record label @free.tree.houseFollow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2023-12-2436 minSister StrugglesA Black Woman Recovering from Corporate PTSD w/ Sharitta MarshallThis week, it's a conversation I couldn't WAIT to have. I talk with Sharitta Marshall, creator of the Mental Health Guide: A Black Woman Recovering from Corporate PTSD, about: - recognizing the signs early - how to stop yourself from internalizing a toxic work culture - code-switching, burnout, and that HR is not your friend, sis!Sharitta's Work:+ Follow her @sharittamarshall+ Her Divine Alchemy skincare line: @herdivinealchemy+ A Black Woman’s Guide To Recovering From Corporate PTSD articleFollow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare...2023-10-2243 minSister StrugglesShould You Lower Your Standards to Find Love?This week is inspired by Tyler Perry's foolishness. His recent comments about black women needing to compromise more in relationships has us all upset. ME INCLUDED. Let's get into it.Follow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2023-09-2416 minSister StrugglesDoes a Woman's Sexual Past Really Matter? With Brittany CovingtonThis week I've got a co-host! Brittany Covington, host of the TruthBTold Podcast and I get into this week's shade room hot topics. We talk Lizzo + Meg thee Stallion drama, calling out double-standards with women, dig into how your childhood affects your relationship choices today, and so much more.Follow Brittany: @truth_b_told_podcast_ & YouTube: @truthbtoldpodcast2847Follow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2023-09-0450 minSister StrugglesPeople Pleasing is Self SabotagePeople pleasing is self sabotage. And you're the one holding yourself back, sis. What decisions and paths have you let pass by to settle for less than what you actually want? In this episode, I talk about how your people pleasing habits are keeping you struggling and settling, and how the solution starts with you. Mentions:The Mountain Is You by Brianna WiestSister Struggles Coaching ServicesFollow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2023-07-0212 minSister StrugglesHyper-IndependenceAre you used to saying "I got it. Im good.", even when you're struggling? Maybe it's how you've always handled tough situations and you're on autopilot. Or maybe you've convinced yourself you have no choice. In this episode, I talk how choosing to take on more than you have is a choice you don't have to make. Resources: Can Hyper-Independence Be A Trauma Response?Email me your self care questions or problems at: Joanna@sisterstruggles.comFollow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @S...2023-06-0508 minSister StrugglesVulnerability Is A StrengthThis week on the podcast, I talk:Why does being vulnerable feel so damn uncomfortable?What you gain for vulnerabilityHow Scandal's Olivia Pope perpetuated the "strong black woman" narrativeHow opening up in friendships + relationships creates space for honest conversation and intimacy Submit your self care questions for me to answer on the podcast!Follow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2023-04-2615 minSister StrugglesNavigating Ambiguous Friendships: People Pleaser EditionThis week on the podcast, I talk:the signs of a good friendshipare you maintaining friendships just to be "nice"?the time my college roommate stole from me!how to know if a friendship is working for youwhen to know when it's not workingFollow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2023-04-1014 minSister StrugglesFrom Pet to Threat: How Black Women Are Being Held Back At WorkThis week I break down the concept of "Pet to Threat", a term Dr. Kecia Thomas created to explain how black women are first embraced by employers for our experience and skills, but then held back when we start to show exactly how good we are. Also hear me go off about my own experiences, finally feeling validated, and ways you can handle yourself at work if this sounds all too familiar. Forbes article: Pet to ThreatFollow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Si...2023-03-2019 minSister StrugglesHealing Your Relationship with Self with Aisha AdamsThis week on the podcast, business owner, writer & blogger Aisha Adams and I talk:Detaching from mainstream society's idea of a woman The "rich auntie" aestheticWhat having a relationship with yourself looks likeThe only self care tip I would EVER take from a manFind Aisha's resources here:Nappy Thoughts BlogNappy Thoughts FacebookLenoir-Rhyne University Equity & Inclusion Institute CoursesFollow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2023-03-1322 minSister StrugglesIs it You or Them? Why You Talk Yourself Out of What You Already KnowAre you a chronic apologizer, even when it's not your fault? Are you quick to absorb blame to keep the peace? Well girl, this episode is for you! This week on the podcast, I talk:Instincts vs people-pleasingCan you really have too many plants?Why you talk yourself out of what you already knowThe steps you can take right now if you're unsureFollow, rate and review with what you think!IG: @SisterStrugglesSelfCare ; @Sister_struggles._podcast TikTok: @SisterstrugglesSelfCareEmail me! SisterStrugglesPod@gmail.com2023-02-2016 min