Worthiness and White Supremacy: A Holistic Healing Journey with Caroline Sumlin

Get "Liberate Your Business" by Becky Mollenkamp at https://liberateyourbusiness.com/In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp speaks with Caroline J. Sumlin, author of We’ll All Be Free, about the deep connections between trauma, systemic oppression, and self-worth. Caroline shares her personal journey as a Black woman navigating imposter syndrome, unworthiness, and societal conditioning. The conversation explores how white supremacy, capitalism, and patriarchal trauma affect self-worth, particularly for women and marginalized communities. Caroline highlights the importance of holistic healing and personal liberation, emphasizing that worthiness is inherent and healing is a lifelong journey. Tune in for an empowering discussion on reclaiming self-worth, healing from societal and personal trauma, and navigating motherhood, race, and feminism.Caroline J. Sumlin (she/her) is a writer, speaker, and educator with a passion for helping all people reclaim their self-worth and their humanity. A former foster child turned adoptee, Caroline brings awareness, healing, and liberation to the topics of toxic white supremacy culture, systemic injustice, mental health, faith reconstruction, and bold, purposeful living to her growing audience. Prior to writing full-time, Caroline served as a special education teacher in the DC area for five years. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Howard University. Caroline resides with her husband and two daughters in Northern Virginia.Website | Instagram | ThreadsDiscussed in this episode:How unworthiness and imposter syndrome affect women and marginalized communitiesThe role of white supremacy and capitalism in shaping our self-worthCaroline’s journey as a Black woman overcoming imposter syndrome and personal traumaThe connection between societal conditioning, trauma, and personal liberationHow motherhood and self-worth intersect, and the challenges for working mothersThe importance of holistic healing and systemic change in overcoming unworthinessIntersectional feminism and the impact of race on self-worthThe importance of healing from societal trauma and reclaiming worthinessResources mentioned:We’ll All Be Free by Caroline J. SumlinFearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsMusic is Unity