Dismantling the "Strong Black Woman" - Reflections from Sarah

What does it mean to be a "strong black woman" and how does this stereotype hinder mental wellness? In this week's episode, Sarah explores the characteristics of the strong black woman stereotype and its effects on mental health, the historical origins of this archetype, how it shows up in various aspects of her life, and lessons that she's learned by dismantling the strong black woman persona. If you want more updates on this podcast, please follow @rough.edges.podcast on Instagram or visit the podcast website at www.roughedgespodcast.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at [email protected] or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.  Articles used in this episode: The Strong Black Woman Concept: Associated Demographic Characteristics and Perceived Stress Among Black Women - Lisa F. Platt and Sandy C. Fanning ⁠ When Being Strong Hurts: Trauma and the Strong Black Woman Stereotype - Suzanne C. Swan