PODCAST · health
SoulSpeak
by Rachel
A Black Woman discussing issues of mental health with audacious curiosity and authenticity
Episodes
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Why Do I Hate Being Called Strong?
On this week's episode of SoulSpeak, I discuss how damaging it has been to be labeled the strong one.
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Is There Anything I can do that Won't Make It Worse?
Happy Holidays Y'All! More of us are seeking the services of Therapists and Coaches-because let's face it-we are STILL in a pandemic and need help now more than ever! But All Coaches and Therapists are NOT created equal. Coach Laurah and I offer up some red flags 🚩 🚩🚩🚩 from our personal…
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The Time I Got Into A Physical Fight With My Abusive Grandfather
It is unfortunate-the abuses that others like myself had been forced to deal with as children. Then be expected to function as positive, contributing members of society. Most people in this position contribute to society by recycling their abuses & recreating the next generation of hurting…
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Devillifying Family Estrangement
Family Estrangement is often treated as taboo. Its deafening silence diminishing many in need of counsel, release & relief. Jill Carlyle & I bravely engage in just one conversation of many - navigating this deceptively subtle, relevant experience.
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Black Women And Bulimia
Where are all the Black Women and Women of color with bulimia and other eating disorders? As we heal, we do so out loud and need to hear from each other. In this episode, I discuss my struggles with bulimia-what I've learned and in some places where I'm stuck. While I welcome everyone in on this...
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SoulSpeak Connects w/ Author Willow Ford
How does author Willow Ford merge race, spirituality, socio-economic issues and horror all into one book? Tune in to SoulSpeak this Saturday October 23rd as we discuss Willow’s latest Speculative Fiction/ Sci-Fi novels The Fadian Experiment & The Fadian Escape and much, so much more…
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Allow Me To Reintroduce Ma' Self
Healing from trauma is my life's water. It isn't a fad for me...find out why.
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Learning How To Let Go
Join me on my first solo episode as I discuss how I've learned to build the essential tool sets for letting go.
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DeCoding Financial Literacy in the Black Community
Join Grace and I as we address the Financial Literacy Gap in the Black Community.
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How To End Awkward Conversations Gracefully
Though this issue sounds trivial, ending awkward conversations can cause stress and anxiety for some of us. So seriously, how can we end awkward or lingering conversations with minimal pain? Tune in and get our opinion on the matter...
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The Counter Intuitive Act of Surrender
In a world that heavily emphasizes control and self will...how do we practice surrender in our lives? How do we work out what is within our control and surrender to what is not? Join Grace and I as we discuss the nuanced, game changing verb- Surrender.
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The Importance of Being Vocal
Being vocal is critical to develop. Though building the courage can be intimidating, being vocal keeps us honest, accountable and mostly resentment free. Join Grace and I as we discuss being vocal and some of the caveats that come along.
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How to Build a Support System...From Scratch
Unfortunately, not all of us were afforded a healthy support system out of the womb. Join Grace and I as we discuss how to choose healthy/safe people to have in our corner and how to be one.
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Manifesting and Other Bulls&%! Narratives on Social Media
Join Grace and I as we discuss the different faces of "manifesting" on social media as opposed to what it actually means to us.
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Black Mental Health
Join us as we discuss what stigmas HAVE and HAVE NOT changed generationally within the African/African American mental health arena.
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The Entanglement Web We Weave
Join us on SoulSpeak as we discuss the dangers of entanglement and how the messages we've receive from music to media entices us down a destructive rabbit hole.
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The Issue With Self-Esteem Is...
Join Grace and I as we discuss the origins, displays and intrinsic issues of what it means to struggle with self-esteem in 2021.
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The Social Media Report
Join us as we discuss Social Media, The Good, The Bad & inevitably, the Ugly.
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In The News
Join Grace and I as we discuss Derrick Jaxn and the Asian Hate Campaign.
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Combatting Loneliness & the Stigmas that Come Along With it
As we ride through this pandemic and all that's come with it, some of us have also combatted loneliness. Join Grace and I as we talk coping with loneliness and the difficulties with admitting to struggles associated with weakness or other negative stigmas.
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The Angry Black Woman Stereotype
Does she exist? How did she get here? Join Grace and I as we discuss our thoughts regarding the stereotype of the angry black woman
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Healthy Relationship Expectations
What do we expect in relationships? Are they realistic? Where were we taught with this? How do we right size what we hold to be true in relationships? Join Grace and I as we have these nuanced discussions.
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Dealing With Toxic Family Members
Join Grace and I as we discuss our thoughts and angsts and tactics in this unfortunate area.
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Self Sabotage
Why do we hurt ourselves, when we in fact believe that we want to succeed?
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What did we learn and unlearn in 2020?
What a year it was-join Grace and I in Part I of what we learned and unlearned in this landmark of a year
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does SoulSpeak have?
SoulSpeak currently has 25 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is SoulSpeak about?
A Black Woman discussing issues of mental health with audacious curiosity and authenticity
How often does SoulSpeak release new episodes?
SoulSpeak has 25 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to SoulSpeak?
You can listen to SoulSpeak on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts SoulSpeak?
SoulSpeak is created and hosted by Rachel.
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