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 245: Egg Freezing & Fertility
Session 244: Buying Your First Home
Session 243: Establishing New Routines
Session 242: Developing Your Personal Style
Session 241: How to Get Started With Beautifying Your Home
Insecure Finale: Producers' Conversation
Session 240: Some Final Thoughts On Insecure
Session 239: Journaling for a New Year
Session 238: Decisions, Decisions
Session 237: Cyberbullying & Online Harassment
Session 236: Healing Through Sound Meditation & Breathwork
Session 235: ICYMI, Steadying Yourself for the Holidays
A Loving Reminder: When the News Is Difficult
Bonus: Issa & Nathan Try Again?
Session 234: Friends, Family, & Finances
Session 233: What Not to Do When Co-Parenting
Session 232: A Conversation on Gynecologic Health
Session 231: The Beginning of the End, Saying Goodbye to Insecure
Session 230: Surrogacy & Egg Donation
Session 229: 10 More Ways to Optimize Your Mental Health
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