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 260: Black Women & Online Dating
Holding Space For You
Session 259: Black Women & Digital Communities
TBG Library: Patriarchy Blues
Bonus: Producers' Chat On Season 1 of Bel-Air
Session 258: The Importance of Black Joy
TBG Library: Truth's Table
Session 257: Navigating Career Growth
Session 256: Black Women In Competitive Sports
Session 255: Honoring Black Maternal Health Week with NATAL
Session 254: Black Women In the Workplace
Session 253: Common Cannabis Misconceptions
Session 252: The Relationship Between Happiness & Minimalism
Session 251: What We're Watching, Love Is Blind
Bonus: Test Anxiety & Kids
Session 250: The Dynamics of Black Women Working With Black Women Therapists
Session 249: What's Missing From the Conversation About Black Women & Suicide
Session 248: What We're Watching: Bel-Air
Session 247: Improving Communication Skills
Session 246: Managing Creator Burnout
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