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Black Girls Heal
by Shena Lashey
Black Girls Heal helps women break out of cycles of unhealthy relationships with unavailable partners and feeling not enough by combining coaching, therapeutic support, and practical tools. Every episode, we will talk about intimacy, attachment, healing unresolved trauma, and growing in our self worth.
Episodes
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A special update to share...
In this episode, Shena shares a special announcement and the topic for next week's podcast episode. Freebie Downloads Click here to download the 5 Step Roadmap Click here to download The Loved Woman's Checklist Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...
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#349: 4 Reasons Why You're Attracted to Unavailable People
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#348: Your Biggest Wound is Your Greatest Gift
In this episode, Shena talks about the 12 types of wounds we can have that are actually our greatest gifts, examples of how it may show up in our life, and how to heal them. Visit CafeAstrology.com to learn more about your Chiron Break the cycle of love addiction with The Recovery School: Click...
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#347: All About Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria in ADHD
In this episode, Shena goes over what Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria from ADHD looks like in individuals and how it overlaps with common themes discussed under love addiction and trauma recovery. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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#346: 5 Ways to Right Partner Will Support You
In this episode, Shena reviews 5 ways the right partner will be there to support you. Keep track of your relationships and find your perfect match using our Perfect Match Tracker: Click here to get it Break the cycle of love addiction with The Recovery School: Click here to join Join our free…
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#345: The 6 Parts of a S.A.C.R.E.D. Life for Healed Women
In this episode, Shena breaks down the 6 pillar S.A.C.R.E.D. framework for Healed and Loved Woman. This framework details the main focuses of Healed and Loved Women and how they center and prioritize themselves in their everyday life. Download the free Loved Woman Checklist: Click here to…
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#344: 5 Ways Healed Women Can Be Open to Love
In this episode, Shena reviews 5 ways Healed and Loved Women can be open to love. Break the cycle of love addiction with The Recovery School: Click here to join Join our free text community: Click here to join Get the free roadmap to break out of love addiction: Click here to download Advertising...
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#343: Healing Passive Aggressiveness in Relationships
In this episode, Shena discusses ways to work through passive agressive communication defenses in relationships when healing from love addiction. Break the cycle of love addiction with The Recovery School: Click here to join Join our free text community: Click here to join Get the free roadmap to...
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Community Resource Support for St Louis
In this mini announcement, Shena is asking if anyone has information about Missouri or St Louis based resources or agencies that can help a local mom get out of transitional housing. If you have any information, please email me at [email protected] to pass on the support. Advertising...
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#342: 4 Unhelpful Faith-Based Beliefs that Unknowingly Keep Love Addicts Stuck
In this episode, Shena review faith based beliefs that unknowingly keep love addicts stuck. Break the cycle of love addiction with The Recovery School: Click here to join Join our free text community: Click here to join Get the free roadmap to break out of love addiction: Click here to download...
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#341: Common Red Flags in Lesbian Relationships for Love Addicts
In this episode, Shena discusses common red flags to look out for in lesbian relationships for love addicts. Break the cycle of love addiction with The Recovery School: Click here to join Join our free text community: Click here to join Get the free roadmap to break out of love addiction: Click...
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#340: Breaking Codependency in Family Relationships
In this episode, Shena focuses on several signs of codependency in family relationships, how it affects you, and different mindsets to consider to heal and change your patterns. Break the cycle of love addiction with The Recovery School: Click here to join Join our free text community: Click here...
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#339: 5 Archetypes of Unavailable Men for Love Addicts
In this episode, Shena reviews 5 types of unavailable men frequently encountered by love addicts before they break the cycle. Break the cycle of love addiction with The Recovery School: Click here to join Join our free text community: Click here to join Get the free roadmap to break out of love...
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#338 - My burnt out nervous system and how I'm recoverying (Back from sabbatical!)
In this episode, Shena returns from sabbatical and shares all the lessons she has learned from healing her nervous system over the years and where else there is to go! Join the Recovery School: http://www.therecoveryschool.com Join the Text Community: http://www.blackgirlsheal.org/text…
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#337: Summer Sabbatical Relationships for Self Love
What would change if you truly believed you were worthy of love, peace, and care? In this episode of the Black Girls Heal Podcast, I am inviting you into a deeper conversation about self-love, emotional healing, and reconnecting with the relationship you have with yourself. Through guided...
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#336: Summer Sabbatical Homework for Relationships
In this episode, Shena shares a practical and compassionate roadmap for healing relationship patterns, reconnecting with yourself, and creating healthier experiences in love. Through reflective journaling prompts, grounding exercises, and emotional inventory work, she invites you to use the next…
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#335: 3 Ways to Find Positivity in Times of Stress
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#334: Future Fakers, Secret Emotional Abusers, & Cheaters Do Not Deserve You
In this episode, Shena uses Megan Thee Stallion’s recent breakup to unpack critical relationship red flags, including cheating, emotional instability, and “future faking.” She reinforces that a partner’s betrayal is never your fault, and that patterns like mood swings, lack of accountability, and…
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#333: When You're Healing Alone
In this episode, Shena explores what it looks like to navigate your healing journey without the support system you wish you had. If you’re in a season where you’ve outgrown certain relationships but haven’t yet found your tribe, this conversation will meet you right where you are. This episode is…
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#332: Why Your Feelings Need Structure
Your feelings are powerful but they aren’t always telling you the truth. In this episode, I explore why intense emotions can keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns and how giving your feelings structure can help you reclaim your power. Drawing from my work on the No Contact process, I broke down…
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#331: 3 Strengths Gained by Taking Your Power Back in No Contact
In this episode, Shena discussed 3 powerful strengths you gain by taking your power back in no contact. Free No Contact Cheat Sheets: Click here to download Resources mentioned in the episode: BGH Method: http://www.blackgirlsheal.org/method The 4 Step Roadmap to Heal Love Addiction:...
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#330: Writing the No Contact Book (Behind the Scenes & More)
In this episode, Shena takes you behind the scenes on writing her latest book on her signature 90 Day No Contact healing process. Pre-Order the No Contact Book Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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#329: When You’re Too Busy to Find Love
In this episode, Shena shares a powerful live discussion on what it really means to pursue love when life feels overwhelmingly busy, especially if your schedule, past heartbreak, or emotional patterns are holding you back from meaningful connection. She breaks down the deeper reasons behind…
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#328: Why your breakups hit differently (why they hurt so much more)
In this episode, I go over why your breakup pain hits differently than others, describe the process named "withdrawal," and what you can do about it. Join me in the BGH Method Get our free 5 step roadmap to heal from love addiction Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
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#327: 3 Tips to Cope With a Breakup
Breakups are painful. But when you struggle with love addiction, trauma bonding, or unresolved childhood wounds, breakups can feel devastating, consuming, and nearly impossible to move through. In this episode, I break down how to navigate heartbreak when your nervous system is deeply activated…
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#326: Where am I in my love addiction journey? (5 stages of healing)
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#325: Can I be both a love addict and love avoidant?
Let's talk about how you can be both a love addict and love avoidant at the same time. Join me in the BGH Method to break the cycle of love addiction: Click here to join Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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#324: how do I get my time back from this relationship
Listen to this if you feel you lost time in your previous relationship Join me in the BGH Method: http://www.blackgirlsheal.org/method Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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#323: You're too pretty for him
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#322: How To Put Yourself First Pt 4
In this episode, Shena concludes her examination of how to put yourself first using the Loved Woman Checklist. Click here to download the checklist Resources Mentioned: How to Pick Partners for Love Addicts by Shena Lashey The BGH Method Private Coaching Options Advertising Inquiries:...
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#321: How to Put Yourself First Pt 3
In this episode, Shena continues the How To Put Yourself First Series with the Loved Woman Checklist review, Part 3. Click here to download the checklist Resources Mentioned: How to Pick Partners for Love Addicts by Shena Lashey The BGH Method Private Coaching Options Advertising Inquiries:...
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#320: How to Put Yourself First Pt. 2 - Building Roots
In this episode, I continue into the next set of the foundational steps of learning how to truly put yourself first without guilt, fear, or feeling like you’re letting others down. Resources mentioned: The Loved Woman Checklist: https://blackgirlsheal.org/checklist The BGH Method:...
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#319: How to Put Yourself First Pt. 1
In this episode, I dive into the foundational steps of learning how to truly put yourself first without guilt, fear, or feeling like you’re letting others down. Resources mentioned: The Loved Woman Checklist: https://blackgirlsheal.org/checklist The BGH Method: https://blackgirlsheal.org/method...
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#318: Merry Christmas! Merry Chrysler!
A short Merry Christmas message of gratitude to all members of the BGH listening family! Join me at in the BGH Members Club: http://www.blackgirlsheal.org/club Learn the BGH Method in the New Year: http://www.blackgirlsheal.org/method Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
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#317: Youngest Daughters & Childhood Emotional Neglect
In this episode, I review how childhood emotional neglect may show up for youngest daughters in childhood and how it manifests in adulthood. Resources mentioned: Heal the Ache of Childhood Emotional Neglect: https://blackgirlsheal.org/neglect Enter code HEAL20 for 20% off The BGH Method:...
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#316: Middle Daughters and Childhood Emotional Neglect
In this episode, I review how childhood emotional neglect may show up for middle daughters in childhood and how it manifests in adulthood. Resources mentioned: Heal the Ache of Childhood Emotional Neglect:http://blackgirlsheal.org/neglect Enter code HEAL20 for 20% off The BGH Method:...
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#315: Oldest Daughters and Childhood Emotional Neglect
In this episode, I review how childhood emotional neglect may show up for oldest daughters in childhood and how it manifests in adulthood. Resources mentioned: Heal the Ache of Childhood Emotional Neglect:http://blackgirlsheal.org/neglect Enter code HEAL20 for 20% off The BGH Method:...
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#314: You Don't Have to Be the Family Savior
For those who have felt they have given up much to take care of those in their family and it has become increasingingly overwhelming, this is for you. Click here to enroll in the BGH Method, our 90 day recovery accelator for love addicts and love avoidants to heal their relationships, unresolved...
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#313: The 3 Best Partners for Love Avoidant Archetypes
In this episode, Shena explores the three archetypes of love avoidants. She unpacks their unique strengths, their fatal flaws, and what healthy love looks like for each type. If you’ve ever felt trapped in the same relationship patterns or struggled to understand why love feels so intense yet...
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#312: How Love Addicts Can Find Love (4 Ways for Each Archetype)
In this episode, Shena explores the four archetypes of love addicts. She unpacks their unique strengths, their fatal flaws, and what healthy love looks like for each type. If you’ve ever felt trapped in the same relationship patterns or struggled to understand why love feels so intense yet…
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#311: Finding Hope When Everything is Not Okay
In this episode, Shena talks about using hope as an act of resistance when everything is not okay around you. Click here to enroll in the BGH Method, our 90 day recovery accelator for love addicts and love avoidants to heal their relationships, unresolved trauma and improve their relationship…
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310: 3 Ways to Keep Fostering Deep Love With Your Person
In this episode, Shena reviews 3 tips to help recovered love addicts and love avoidants foster deep love when you are with your person. The goal is to combat unhealthy patterns you may have brought into your loving relationship to keep the love and connection easy. Click here to enroll in the BGH...
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#309: Why Stressed Women Stay and How to Make Them Leave
In this episode, I review what are the things that will make a woman who is in a relationship that is draining her finally leave and what are the things that may make her stay. Get this week's podcast episode worksheet in our BGH Members Club at http://www.blackgirlsheal.org/club Break this cycle...
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#308: How to Know They Like You (And Why That's Important)
In this episode, Shena returns refreshed and ready to dive deep into an important and affirming topic: how to recognize when someone actually likes you—and why that clarity matters. She explains that while we often focus on red flags, it’s just as vital to know the green flags of emotional…
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#307: Consequences of Being With the Wrong Person (Thoughts from Love Island)
In this episode, Shena reflects on the consequences and how one's life can be affected if we are connected to those who give red flag behaviors and indicators that they may not be a good match for us emotionally, mentally, or physically (in regards ot safety). Advertising Inquiries:...
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#306: 7 Tips to Recover after a Friendship Breakup
This episode for anyone who is experiencing or has experienced a friendship breakup that has been hard to recover from. I hope these 7 tips help you move forward and find friendships that help you feel fulfilled and whole. Resources mentioned in the episode: Join the BGH's Members Club:...
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#305: 4 Ways to Tell the Friendship May Be Temporary
In this episode of the Black Girls Heal podcast, we're diving into a topic that often brings up complex emotions - recognizing when friendships might be temporary. You know those relationships that feel so intense and meaningful in the moment, but somehow don't stand the test of time? Let's talk...
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#304: Starting A Healing Circle
In this episode, we break down how to start creating your own healing circles. Resources mentioned in the episode: Join the BGH's Members Club: blackgirlsheal.org/members The 4 Step Roadmap to Heal Love Addiction: https://www.blackgirlsheal.org/roadmap Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love...
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#303: How to Make Adult Female Friendships with Danielle Bayard Jackson
Why is it so difficult for some women to find and maintain healthy female friendships? Joining me today is Danielle Bayard Jackson, The Friendship Expert, to share more about this topic and to help provide actionable advice to get your friendships back on track, even if they’ve fallen off due to...
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#302: Dealing with Disappointment from Your Mom as an Adult
In this episode, I talk about managing disappointment from your relationship with your mother as an adult if you have experienced false starts towards intimacy or seen self sabotage on your mother's part. Resources mentioned in the episode: Join the BGH's Members Club: blackgirlsheal.org/members...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Black Girls Heal helps women break out of cycles of unhealthy relationships with unavailable partners and feeling not enough by combining coaching, therapeutic support, and practical tools. Every episode, we will talk about intimacy, attachment, healing unresolved trauma, and growing in our self worth.
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