Choosing Ourselves: Breaking Down the Ways Professional Black Women Sabotage their Own Wellness
Release Date: 03/17/2023
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A Seat at the Table: Reclaiming Space and Redefining Power
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Crowning Purpose: A Conversation with Elizabeth Delouis, Founder of Crowned International
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Boundaries and Breakthroughs: Choosing Peace Over Tradition
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Breaking Free: Eliminating Chronic Stress for a Healthier You
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Welcome to Freeda’s World, where we support Black professional women navigating life's challenges, from career pressures to personal growth. Shout out to our OG listeners for your continuous love and support, and a warm welcome to our new listeners! This episode, we're diving into an issue many of us know all too well: chronic stress. Chronic stress is more than just feeling overwhelmed—it’s a constant state of pressure that, if unchecked, can erode our health and happiness. We'll start by breaking down what chronic stress really is and the warning signs that often go ignored. Chronic...
info_outlineJoin host Ritha Pierre, Esq, in this thought-provoking solo episode as she breaks down the many ways professional black women sabotage their own wellness by not being kind to themselves. Ritha provides actionable insights and motivational tips to empower black women to choose themselves, prioritize their wellness, and succeed in their careers and lives.
She discusses the negative impact of perfectionism, how not setting boundaries can harm us, the importance of self-care, and why embracing vulnerability is key to building resilience and true connection with others. Ritha emphasizes the consequences of not choosing ourselves and how it can lead to burnout, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt.
Through this episode, Ritha inspires Black women to make themselves a consideration and choose their own wellness by engaging in self-care, setting healthy boundaries, and practicing self-compassion. By doing so, they can build resilience, thrive in their careers and lives, and unlock their full potential. Let's choose ourselves and break down the barriers that prevent us from being kind to ourselves!
Thank you for tuning in to this empowering episode! Remember that you deserve to choose yourself and prioritize your wellness. This podcast is available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Don't forget to download, subscribe, comment, and rate the show to help us spread the message of self-care and empowerment for professional black women.
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