S5E10: Signs That You're The Toxic One in the Relationship
Cultivating H.E.R Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman
Release Date: 03/06/2020
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.
info_outlineLady, when was the last time you took a long hard look in the mirror to examine the negativity you may bring to your relationships? We know that doing so requires hard work and often a level of vulnerability that some of us will readily avoid.
In today’s episode, Terri and Dom offer us ways to identify when and why we are the toxic ones in our relationships. They also share some of their toxic ways.
Within that sharing, the ladies also provide us with concrete steps to take if we are ready for making a change in our behavior patterns. Be sure to tune in and also scroll below for more information on tips and resources mentioned in this episode.
Quote of the Day:
"Your toxicity in your relationships with other people is actually an extension of the toxicity in your relationship to yourself. What you have is not an issue with how you relate to others, but a fundamental trauma that is preventing you from being at ease within yourself. That is what you must address." - Brianna Wiest
Takeaways:
Signs it's you:
- All of your problems are someone else's fault
- You take more than you give
- There's so much drama
- You have a major superiority complex
- You’re a Debbie Downer
- You only express love or admiration when you need something.
How to make the change
- Watch how people interact around you
- Monitor your own thoughts and actions
- Apologize more and seek understanding
- Identify the root of the toxicity and what must be done to heal
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Relevant Past Episodes:
S5E3: A Fresh Perspective on Receiving Feedback and Managing Defensiveness
S5E4: How Your Words Are Creating Your Current Reality (Put Some Respect on Your Name)
S3E12: Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis
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