S5E8: Exploring Plastic Surgery, Mental Health, and Body Image with Dr. Myla Bennett
Cultivating H.E.R Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman
Release Date: 02/21/2020
Cultivating H.E.R Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman
Blackness = Greatness. This week let us take time to pause and reflect on the majesty of Blackness. Join Dom and Terri as they discuss the meaning of Juneteenth and offer up ways we can continue to shine our light in a world that is constantly trying to dim it.
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Breonna Taylor. Sandra Bland. Korryn Gaines. Atatiana Jefferson. Say their names. Know them. KNOW BLACK WOMEN. Today Terri and Dom share the names of other Black women we should know and provide us with tips on how to uplift ourselves in these challenging times.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER. What is happening has the country at a pivotal moment in history. Racial trauma is real and we have had enough. No more doing the work for others. We are focusing on us. Dom & Terri provide us with the knowledge and tips to go within to heal.
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Lady, we are all using tech more than ever but how tech-savvy are you? Even the most seasoned tech pro will face difficulties. How do you respond in those moments? In this LIVE episode, Dom and Terri share with us 6 steps to deal with the frustration.
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"You can have a happy marriage when you do your part." Lady, what is your part? Not sure? Well today's episode is for you. Listen in as Teleshia Delmar joins Dr. Dom and Terri to share her top five traits for having a healthy marriage.
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"Self-preservation is a right for me." How can you engage with parents who got it wrong? Narcissism expert, Dr. Ramani, joins Dom and Terri to educate us on the effects of narcissistic parenting. Be prepared to learn how to get the healing you truly need.
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Many of us are spending more time in front of a screen than we ever thought possible. This shift in our mental energy can be difficult to manage and in some cases downright exhausting. Listen in as Dom and Terri provide us with five helpful tips to stay engaged.
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Joined by Dr. Rheeda Walker, Dom and Terri dive into a needed conversation about addressing mental health in the Black community. It is an unapologetic dialogue about how we can come together as a community to increase everyone's psychological fortitude.
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Lady, what did you learn about your body growing up? Who taught you? What messages did you receive about body image and black women growing up? In today's episode join Dom and Terri in exploring their journey through loving their bodies.
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Lady, your hair tells a story. It is a reflection of your internal health. What is your hair telling you? In today's episode, Terri and Dom are joined by healthy hair master, Sharie Wilson who tells us what we need to do to truly love on our hair...and ourselves.
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She is not your typical plastic surgeon. Dr. Myla is “pro doing things to make you feel good but anti ignoring what is going on inside that is affecting what you want to do on the outside.”
Your mental health is an important factor in your decision to have plastic surgery. Dr. Myla shares with us the “dark and dangerous” side of plastic surgery, the surgeries people regret and the impact it has on the individual and their romantic relationships. What are the red flags you need to avoid in a plastic surgeon? What do you need to consider in your life before having surgery? Listen in to Dr. Myla’s answers to those questions and more.
Quote of the Day:
"Anytime an opportunity comes along and it violates unleashing a woman's inner and outer beauty, I'm not going to do it." - Dr. Myla Bennett
Takeaways:
Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem
A Book of Daily Positive Affirmations
Relevant episodes
S2E3: Why You Might Be Struggling to Gain Confidence
S1E8: How to Find Your Own Self-Care Routine
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