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 281: Forging a New Path with Jemele Hill
Session 280: The Criminalization of Black Youth
Session 279: The Power of Shadow Work
Session 278: ICYMI, What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence
Session 277: Cultivating Friendships In Adulthood
Session 276: The Vagina Is Meant to Be Flexible
Session 275: A Moment for Black Women In Fashion
Session 274: Black Women In Film & TV
Session 273: 5 Years of the Podcast, Producers' Chat
Session 272: Navigating Academia As A Black Woman
Session 271: Being Mindful About How We Use Mental Health Terminology
Session 270: What You Need to Know About Enneagrams
Session 269: Digging Deeper Into Our Relationship to Food & Nutrition
Session 268: Red Lip Theology with Candice Benbow
BONUS: Mantras to Help Hang Up Your Cape
Session 267: A Deep Dive Into Cults
Session 266: Am I My Therapist's Favorite Client? And Other Things You Might Be Wondering
Session 265: An Oral History of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Session 264: Mental Health In The Music Industry
Session 263: Children & The COVID-19 Vaccine
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