Black Women Healing
by Black Women Healing
Black Women Healing Podcast is a safe space hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Jamie and Myra as they navigate motherhood, mental health, relationships, purpose, and the everyday realities of being Black women. Through honest conversations, lived experiences, and professional insight, the podcast creates space for women who are ready to move from survival mode and burnout into softness, healing, rest, and intentional living. As moms, therapists, and women doing the work in real time, we understand the weight of constantly showing up for everyone else while learning how to show up for ourselves. Each episode invites listeners into conversations centered around healing, boundaries, self-worth, joy, vulnerability, and redefining what wellness looks like for Black women and mothers. Send inquires and questions to: [email protected] Follow us on social: <l
Episodes
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You're Not Alone: Surviving and Healing From Domestic Violence
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, hosts Myra and Jamie Franklin-Lawrence, LMFT, open up about how abuse has shaped their lives. Jamie shares her story of a relationship that began like a fairy tale and turned into years of fear, protective orders and court battles. She talks about…
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Becoming A Mother, Still Becoming A Daughter
Episode Description The mother-daughter relationship can shape your identity, your confidence, and even the way you parent - sometimes in ways you do not notice until you become a mother yourself. Jamie Franklin-Lawrence opens up about the complex duality of being both a mother and a daughter…
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Small Acts, Big Friendship
When your friends need support, showing up doesn’t have to look perfect—it just has to be real. Myra shares a relatable reminder for Black women navigating new businesses, motherhood, marriage, and major life transitions: you don’t have to carry everything alone, and support doesn’t have to be...
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Childhood Confusion Becomes Adult Clarity
Justice, adoption, and the unspoken stories that shape a family collide in this deeply personal conversation between Myra and Jamie Franklin-Lawrence, LMFT. If you’ve ever struggled to understand your place in your family, this episode will hit home fast.Myra opens up about a 25-year family case...
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Women In Sports
Black women athletes are not just changing the game—they’re redefining what strength, confidence, and leadership look like under pressure. Jamie Franklin-Lawrence and Myra unpack the deeper story behind women in sports, from the way Black women are scrutinized in tennis to the power of showing up...
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We will keep Talking about Nolan Wells
A chilling case of alleged cover-up, racial double standards, and a grieving mother searching for answers - this episode breaks down why the Nolan Wells story has people demanding accountability right now. If you care about justice, the power dynamics hidden in small Southern towns, or how media...
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The Hidden Chaos of Back-to-School Season Nobody Talks About
Back-to-school season is not just busy - it’s a full-on marathon for Black moms, and most people are only talking about half of it. Jamie Franklin-Lawrence breaks down the invisible overload that hits when school starts, football season ramps up, calendars fill with appointments, and everyone’s...
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Sharing Space as We Discuss Nolan Wells
When a young Black man goes missing in Mississippi, the response from authorities reveals more than just a case — it exposes systemic gaps in justice and care. Jamie Franklin-Lawrence dives deep into the Nolan Wells case, unmasking the disturbing disparities in how justice is served based on…
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A Guided Inhale
Feeling rushed, overextended, and constantly on to the next thing? This short reset is a reminder that one deep breath can change the tone of your whole day.Jamie Franklin and Myra Hollis invite you into a simple, intentional pause designed especially for Black women who are always holding it...
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Celebrating 5 Years of Sobriety
Breaking free from alcohol’s grip to embrace real motherhood and self-love — a powerful journey of transformationImagine turning the painful cycle of drinking into a source of strength, clarity, and deeper connection. Jamie Franklin-Lawrence, a licensed therapist and proud Five-Year Sober...
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The Power of Being Present
In this episode of the Black Women Healing Podcast, we dive deep into the importance of being present in our lives. Discover how busyness can hinder our ability to truly engage with the moment and learn practical tips to shift your mindset. Key takeaways: We often stand in our own way, tied to...
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Finding Your Fit
Dive into an authentic discussion about the nuances of therapy within Black communities, the importance of professionalism, and practical tips for finding the right therapist. Join Jamie Franklin-Lawrence and Myra as they explore unspoken truths, self-disclosure, and the power of in-person…
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Make A Promise To Yourself
In this episode of the Black Woman Healing Podcast, Myra dives into the importance of rest and the unique challenges faced by oldest daughters. Discover how these two themes intertwine and why prioritizing self-care is essential for mental well-being. Key takeaways: The role of the oldest…
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Community Builds Confidence
Healing, community, and confidence—these are the powerful themes that surfaced in a conversation packed with raw honesty, wisdom, and inspiration. When was the last time you truly reflected on your roots, your relationships, and your own inner strength? If you’re craving a dose of authenticity…
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Perspective Is EVERYTHING
In this deeply reflective episode of Black Women Healing, Jamie explores the power of perspective, the story we tell ourselves, and the importance of staying rooted in the present. Using the “Chinese farmer” fable, insights from The Power of Now, and a real-life story about a shattered phone on…
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The Healing Power of Letting People Love You
In this episode, Myra and Jamie explore the deep and often unspoken aspects of love, receiving help, and friendship within Black communities. They share personal insights, cultural reflections, and practical advice on how to foster genuine connections and self-awareness. keywords Black women…
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How Shifts and Changes Can Lead to Purposeful Growth
Takeaways Shifts and changes can be difficult but often lead to growth and new opportunities. Purposeful work requires following through even when it feels uncomfortable. Building community and sisterhood is central to personal and collective healing. Supporting Black women’s health through...
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S3: 80 Meeting Black Dads where they’re at ft. Chaun
BWH Website: https://sites.google.com/view/black-women-healing For the month of March we will be discussing all things Family. Lean in and heal with us. In today’s world, understanding the dynamics of family relationships is crucial. Many individuals navigate the complexities of their family…
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S3: 79 A Sibling Memory Lane ft. Aisha
BWH Website: https://sites.google.com/view/black-women-healing For the month of March we will be discussing all things Family. Lean in and heal with us. In today’s episode, we have a very special guest, our good sis Aisha. We dive deep into the unique dynamics that siblings play in shaping our...
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S3: 78 The Burden and Beauty of Being the Eldest Daughter ft. Myra
BWH Website: https://sites.google.com/view/black-women-healing For the month of March we will be discussing all things Family. Lean in and heal with us. Myra, starts us off for the month in discussing the complexities and emotional weight of being the eldest daughter in a family. She discusses…
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S3: 77 Self-Love Ft. Dr. Plummer
BWH Website: https://sites.google.com/view/black-women-healing Happy Black History Month/Year/Life 💐 Enjoy the last episode of our month of Love episodes! In this episode of Black Women Healing, hosts Myra and Donika engage in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. LaNail Plummer, a mental health...
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S3: EP 76 Sobriety Love ft. Khadijat of Sober Black Girls
BWH Website: https://sites.google.com/view/black-women-healing Happy Black History Month/Year/Life 💐 In this episode of Black Women Healing, hosts Myra and Donika welcome Khadijat, founder of Sober Black Girls Club, to discuss themes of sobriety, personal growth, and the importance of community...
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S3: EP 75 For the Love of Health ft. Dr. Jennifer Mbianda
BWH Website: https://sites.google.com/view/black-women-healing Happy Black History Month/Year/Life 💐 This week we had a special guest, Dr. Jennifer, a triple board-certified physician, the conversation emphasizes healing, self-care, and the power of community. The conversation promises to delve...
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S3: EP 74 Friend Love ft. Donika
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/black-women-healing Happy Black History Month/Year/Life 💐 In this episode of Black Women Healing, co-host Donika reflects on the theme of love for the month of February, discussing the importance of self-love, friendship, and community support. She shares...
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S3: EP 73 Therapy Fund Foundation ft. Ashley McGirt-Adair
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/black-women-healing Pre-Order book "The Cost of Healing in Silence" : https://www.thecostofhealing.com/ In this episode, BWH hosts engage in a heartfelt discussion with the Ashley McGirt-Adair. They discuss the importance of community support, the…
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S3: EP 72 Insights from Dr. Karen on Postpartum Challenges
BWH Website: https://sites.google.com/view/black-women-healing In the latest episode of Black Women Healing, hosts Myra and Donika engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Karen, a seasoned nurse midwife, an assistant professor, mindfulness coach, and researcher whose work centers on...
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S3: EP 71 Yes to the Year
New Website Alert: BWH Website It's just us in this week's episode:) We do some reflections of our 2025 and discuss what we have in store for 2026. You can find more about Donika on her social media www.instagram.com/dbcomforttherapy/ and Myra on her social media…
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S3: EP 70 Intentional Joy ft. Myra
New Website Alert: BWH Website Happy Birthday to our girl Myra:) The renaissance woman herself reflects on life over the last year and she pours into us the importance of Intentional Joy. You can find more about Myra on her social media www.instagram.com/mysensesofself/ and website...
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S3: EP 69 How to uphold Boundaries with Family ft. Dr. Jen Fry
In this weeks episode, we are joined by Dr. Jen Fry, a Sports Geographer, tech founder, TEDx speaker, and sought-after speaker and educator. Holidays, birthday, gender reveals, graduations, really any type of celebration, can become stressful for family relationships. Dr. Jen Fry discusses how to...
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Bonus Episode: P.Diddy X Corruption
*Spoiler and Trigger Alert* Make sure to take care of yourself when consuming such media and seek professional help as needed. You can find more about Donika on her social media www.instagram.com/dbcomforttherapy/. ***Purchase BWH Pod "Healing On The Daily" mugs here: ...
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S3: EP 68 Do Black Men Hate Black Women? ft. Eric Kellum
This week, we have Eric Kellum, an ordained pastor, author, and spoken word artist who uses his gifts to inspire, challenge, and heal through transparency and truth. Eric takes on a much needed topic and discusses the The unfair Objectivity of Black Women by Black Men. What does that mean you may...
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S3: EP 67 Solo Tripping ft. Donika
Happy December lovely people 🤗 In this last intention of the month Donika shares her experience of taking a solo trip to Charlotte, North Carolina. She gives a few tips for solo travel and an overall reflection of her trip. For this last month of the year, she encourages everyone to do something...
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S3: EP 66 Black, Christian, and Bipolar ft. Sarah
Black, Christian, & Bipolar are all powerful words in their own right and when together can really get the brain going! We are joined this week by Sarah I. Fox, in a discussion on her experience of being Black, Christian, & Bipolar in today's time. This was such a candid conversation and we hope…
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S3: EP 65 When Therapists Experience Trauma ft. Adrienne
Sonder & Soul Event with Black Women Healing Podcast ( Open for all people that identify as a Black person) Date: Friday, November 14th Time: 12pm-2pm Location: Sip and Sonder 108 S Market Street, Inglewood, CA RSVP here:...
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S3: EP 64 Media Healing
***This episode is sponsored by Love, Peace & Spades. Check out their upcoming event below. *** Love, Blends & Bid Whist hosted by Yazmin Monét Watkins Date Saturday, December 13th Time: 530pm-9pm Location: Sip & Sonder Inglewood RSVP: https://lovepeaceandspades.com *Spoiler and Trigger Alert*...
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S3: EP 63 Grief Resources PT 3 ft. Myra
Myra wraps up her 3 part grief series with resources to help us all move through our grief journey's. Grief is a forever journey but, know that we are all in it together. You can find more about Myra on her social media www.instagram.com/mysensesofself/ and website www.mysensesofself.com....
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S3: EP 62 Grief Temperature Check
***This episode is sponsored by Love, Peace & Spades. Check out their upcoming events!** Love, Blends & Bid Whist hosted by Yazmin Monét Watkins Date Saturday, November 8th & December 13th Time: 530pm-9pm Location: Sip & Sonder Inglewood...
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S3 EP 61: All Year Bodies for the Win
In a follow-up discussion to our latest episode, we engage in a conversation about the impact of Fall/Winter on our bodies. Fall/Winter months can be tough times when it comes to healthier eating and movement habits. And it can be a struggle for us all. Listen to this episode as we get vulnerable...
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S3: EP 60 Swing into Fall
***This episode is sponsored by Love, Peace & Spades. Check out their next event below that they will be hosting October 18th.*** Love, Mingle & Plei is a collaboration with Mingle & Plei Date Saturday, October 18th Time: 7pm-1am Location: Fountain L.A.(2889 W. Olympic Blvd.)...
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S3: EP 59 I quit my job! ft. Donika
***This episode is sponsored by Love, Peace & Spades. Check out these two events below that they will be hosting throughout the month of October 2025. Love, Blends & Bid Whist hosted by Yazmin Monét Watkins Date Saturday, October 11th Time: 530pm-9pm Location: Sip & Sonder Inglewood...
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S3: EP 58 The Journey to Inner Peace after Grief PT 2 ft. Myra
Our amazing cohost, Myra, is back with PT 2 of her 3 Part series titled Honoring Grief: The Journey to Inner Peace after Grief. This episode is focused on navigating the shadows and self-care. We invite you to continue joining in this series and diving into your own grief journeys.You can find…
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S3: EP 57 Do you know where you live? ft. Jasmine
This episode prompted such a needed conversation! We were joined by the beautiful Jasmine, host of The Four Degrees to the Streets podcast, to discuss the elements of neighborhood design and city planning that impact overall human health. Jasmine brought her educational, professional, and...
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S3: EP 56 Is that really your truth?
Join us in this juicy topic of etiquette of sharing your story after a breakup ( friend, family, romantic, ect). Should you tell it all and not spare any feelings, should only a few people know, should you keep it to yourself? Myra & Donika give their takes and positioning on this and encourage…
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S3: EP 55 Where is the Fun in Perfectionism?
It's your girls, Myra & Donika, and this week we are discussing ways to move through perfectionism. None of us are perfect and quite frankly it takes out the lessons in life to grow. Listen and share with us on our social media platforms your thoughts 💁🏽♀️ ***Purchase BWH Pod "Healing On The...
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S3: EP 54 Humans are soo Complex
BWH YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@bwh_pod ***Purchase BWH Pod "Healing On The Daily" mugs here: blkwmnhealing.bigcartel.com/product/hea…aily-mug Check out this word of the month with our co-host Donika, where she breaks down her experiences having to navigate the complexities of human...
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S3: EP 53 We Hear You Daughters
Rather you are the oldest, middle, or youngest child it can be difficult. In this episode, Myra and Donika, share their experiences in their lineup of siblings and how this has impacted their life. Listen and share with us on our social media platforms your thoughts 💁🏽♀️ ***Purchase BWH Pod...
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S3: EP 52 Calling Friends Out!
In this episode we use a recent popular culture topic to discuss calling friends out, being a better friend, when to let a friend go...well snap lol I guess we just talk about the many struggles of friendships. Listen and share with us on our social media platforms your thoughts 🤗 ***Purchase…
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S3: EP 51 We ain’t crazy
Trigger warning & Spoiler Alert: In this episode, your co-host Donika & Myra, are discussing the movie, "Straw", We discuss some triggering topics and it may be unsuitable for all audiences. We encourage you all to be mindful of this and keep your mental wellness in mind. ***Purchase BWH Pod...
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S3: EP 50 The Journey to Inner Peace after Grief ft. Myra
***Purchase BWH Pod "Healing On The Daily" mugs here: blkwmnhealing.bigcartel.com/product/hea…e-daily-mug BWH YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@bwh_pod Check out Sister Struggles Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/54hMFS42CHoLfUiy14pBT3?si=36eaba2cb38b4d78 Our amazing cohost, Myra, is coming to us…
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S3: EP 49 Cheat Sheet
BWH YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@bwh_pod ***Purchase BWH Pod "Healing On The Daily" mugs here: blkwmnhealing.bigcartel.com/product/hea…-daily-mug Cheating and/or breaking trust in any relationship sucks bad but, especially in a romantic one. In this episode we breakdown our own personal...
About this show
Black Women Healing Podcast is a safe space hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Jamie and Myra as they navigate motherhood, mental health, relationships, purpose, and the everyday realities of being Black women. Through honest conversations, lived experiences, and professional insight, the podcast creates space for women who are ready to move from survival mode and burnout into softness, healing, rest, and intentional living.
As moms, therapists, and women doing the work in real time, we understand the weight of constantly showing up for everyone else while learning how to show up for ourselves. Each episode invites listeners into conversations centered around healing, boundaries, self-worth, joy, vulnerability, and redefining what wellness looks like for Black women and mothers.
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