Take a second to think of all the things in your life you’ve been told you “should” do. I should eat more healthy. I should be a better mom. I should have a partner. Now, imagine how much freer you could be by transforming those shoulds into cans, allowing you the ability to pursue your desires without shame.
To talk with me today about why women should stop should-ing themselves is returning guest Dr. Melissa Robinson Brown. Dr. Mel is a licensed clinical psychologist, health & wellness enthusiast, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. During our conversation, we discussed how to notice when you’ve developed a pattern of should-ing on yourself or others, the importance of having a strong group of friends who can help you combat negative self-talk, and how parents can stop the cycle of “should-ing” by embracing grace and compassion.
About the Podcast
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
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Session 294: Understanding Anti-Fat Bias
Session 293: Black Women & The Superwoman Schema
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Session 292: Quiet Firing & Life After Layoffs
Session 291: Getting Good With Money
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Session 287: Grounding Yourself for a New Year
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Session 285: Wakanda Forever, Producers' Chat
Session 284: ICYMI, Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Session 282: Blending Families for the Holidays
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