Brown Girl Self-Care

Join Bre, aka The Self-Care Pusher from Southern California, as she shares life experiences, weighs in on current events, amps up her wellness/health habits and finds clean(ish) products to try all for the sake of taking her physical, spiritual and emotional well-being to the next level and (hopefully) inspiring other women of color to do so as well. It's time to become obsessed with our self-care!

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Monday · 34 min
Nobody Talks About The Emptiness That Hits Once You Stop Settling
Ready to take this deeper? Join the private feed on RedCircle to get instant access to the exclusive 5-day audio series, Stop Fighting for the Bare Minimum <-- Nobody warns you about the silence that comes after you decide you’re done settling. When you stop chasing an opportunity, a relationship, or a dynamic that required you to shrink, you're left with an empty room. And if you aren't grounded in that quiet, panic sets in—and the bare minimum starts looking real comfortable again. In this episode, we’re unpacking what it actually takes to sit in the space between without rushing to fill the void with the first low-standard thing that comes along. In this episode, we cover: Why the quiet space after walking away feels so uncomfortable and why your mind misinterprets peace as loss. How to stop bargaining with your standards when anxiety tells you to settle. Reclaiming the buffer zone so your nervous system can adjust to a higher baseline. NEXT STEPS & RESOURCES: Get the 5-Day Subscriber Series: Stop negotiating your worth and hold your ground. Click here to unlock the private feed on RedCircle: Click Here To Subscribe Connect & Share: Loved this episode? Take a screenshot, tag me on social media, and share it with someone who needs to protect their space today. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 20 · 40 min
The 4 Stages Of The "Self-Care Cup" You Need To Know
What does your mental health and well-being capacity actually look like right now? In this episode, Bre introduces the concept of the Self-Care Cup: a powerful framework for measuring your capacity for healing, joy, and resilience. Tune in as Bre breaks down the 4 distinct stages of the Self-Care Cup, helps you identify exactly where you currently stand, and shares the practical steps needed to move toward a life of genuine overflow. The 4 Stages of Your Self-Care Cup: Which One Are You? 1. No Cup at All (Survival Mode) The Vibe: You’re at rock bottom, completely depleted, and just trying to survive. Whether it’s a mental health crisis, financial strain, or chronic illness, you simply don’t have the capacity to hold onto goodness right now. What you need most: Immediate support. Reach out to a therapist, a trusted friend, or look into your company's EAP resources. 2. A Cup with Holes (The Leak) The Vibe: You’re out of immediate survival mode, but your energy is constantly draining. Energy vampires, poor boundaries, unresolved grief, or financial stressors are secretly bleeding you dry. What you need most: Radical honesty. It’s time to audit your life, locate the leaks, and start patching them. 3. A Small "Baby" Cup (The Limited Reserve) The Vibe: The holes are patched and survival mode is behind you, but your capacity is still quite small. If you are a chronic over-giver, you are at high risk of accidentally draining this delicate boundary. What you need most: Protection. You can share your energy, but you must protect your baseline fiercely. 4. A Large, Overflowing Cup (The Sweet Spot) The Vibe: This is the ultimate goal. You are thriving, full of vitality, and giving generously to others strictly from your overflow, never from your well. What you need most: Maintenance. Keep doing what you're doing through consistency, boundaries, healthy habits, and deep self-trust. Connect with the Show Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 13 · 47 min
Our Safety + The In-Between Place of Healing
Our safety matters. Period. This episode is a reminder to protect yourself, know your squad, and stay aware of your surroundings. Inspired by the untimely passing of Nolan, this conversation wasn't something I could hold back. Then I'm switching gears into something deeply personal - the in-between place of healing. If you've been doing the work and wondering why it's still taking so long, this one is for you. ✨ In this episode: Safety tips every Black woman needs to hear Why your healing timeline is valid — even when it feels slow • • The body keeps the score — and what to do about it Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 6 · 34 min
Stop Waiting For Pemission: YOU ARE HER
Are you waiting for a radical sign to finally step into the version of yourself you’ve always imagined? I'm breaking down why that "permission" you’re looking for isn’t coming. Spoiler alert - it's because you are already her. Key Moments: The Radical Sign Trap: Why waiting for the stars to align is actually a form of procrastination. Activation vs. Achievement: You don't become "her" once you reach the goal; you reach the goal by activating "her" right now. The "Angela Bassett Arms" Philosophy: Acting as if you already have the discipline of your ideal self. Claiming the Identity: Moving from "thinking about it" to "being it." Join the Challenge: Follow the daily 90-day visibility journey visually on the Brown Girl Self-Care YouTube Channel. Reflect: What is one habit of your "higher self" that you can activate today? Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 29 · 49 min
Trusting Yourself After Making Bad Choices
When plans fall apart or life throws a curveball, what is the very first thing that starts spinning in your head? For most of us, the shock is immediately followed by a wave of self-attack: “I should have known better. I should have tried harder. I should have done things differently.” In this episode, lets talk about the "should" spiral and how we abandon our internal authority when things go south. True alignment and self-trust don't come from doing more; they come from choosing to be more. I'm sharing a personal story about a moment my own intuition loudly yelled, "F that noise,"* and why reclaiming your wisdom means stepping out of the frantic hustle and creating a safe space for the part of you that is just terrified of making a mistake. If you are currently sitting in the wreckage of a recent setback and second-guessing your every move, this conversation is your invitation to put down the heavy labor, return to your own bones, and remember that you are allowed to be human. Key Topics Covered The "Should" Spiral: How we weaponize expectations against ourselves after a setback and drive a wedge into our own self-trust. The Trap of Doing vs. Being: Exposing the frantic urge to over-research, seek validation, and prove ourselves to the world instead of trusting the brilliance already within us. Intuition as an Internal Power: Grounding ourselves in the true definition of intuition—the natural ability to know something without needing external proof or evidence. Healing the Little Girl Within: Why rebuilding trust starts with comforting the inner child who learned at a young age to reject her own body's wisdom. Lessons over Failure: Shifting our perspective so that mistakes become an anchor for deeper wisdom rather than a reason to abandon ourselves. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 22 · 36 min
It's Beyond Time To Be Thinking About Your Endgame.
Now, more than ever, is the right time for you to be thinking about yourself. If you are a Black woman in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, chances are you have spent decades as a caregiver. Whether you are managing children, siblings, grandchildren, or aging parents, you might be at a point where something simply has to give. If you notice that you are constantly exhausted and your health is feeling iffy, it is time to look in the mirror and ask a real question: What is your endgame? In this intimate solo episode, I am sharing some major shifts happening in my own life. I recently made the decision to scale back my hours at work to 24 hours a week because my body was flat-out rejecting a grueling schedule. Our energy is finite, and pushing through back spasms and exhaustion just to survive in a system that does not prioritize our wellness is no longer an option. I am also talking about the necessity of stepping back from mothering our adult children. I share a recent story about my daughter getting her hair braided that reminded me that she is a grown woman with her own job and her own money. When we step back, we allow our children to grow into who they are meant to be, and we reclaim valuable time for our own rest, reflection, and restoration. Finally, I am diving into why the environment we live in makes holistic health so difficult for Black women, and why I am actively planning a personal exit strategy (part of MY endgamge) to move overseas by 2028. Self-care requires extensive, consistent dedication, and it is time to stop putting your life on hold. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 15 · 31 min
There is Something For You. Lots of Somethings.
Have you ever looked at your life and realized things are not going the way you initially designed or imagined? You’re making the changes, you’re being intentional, you’re doing the work—but that "one great thing" you had your heart set on just didn't pan out. In this intimate solo episode I am reminding you that there is something amazing (many somethings in fact) out there for you even if your "one great thing" slipped out of reach. We often tie our worth to a specific outcome, believing that if we just get that one thing, everything will be perfect and we’ll finally be "good enough." But what if that disappointment is actually a mirror? In This Episode, We Cover: The "One Great Thing" Trap: Why we mistakenly give external milestones the power to validate our entire existence. Sitting in the Lane: The radical act of allowing yourself to feel disappointment without rushing to fix it or force a pivot. Who Are You Becoming? Shifting the focus from what you can get to who you are growing into while you wait. Key Takeaways to Carry With You: "Sometimes we have to just sit in that initial lane of disappointment for the things that we don't get, that we had our heart set on. That doesn't mean that goodness is not for you. It just means that it's gonna look different than what you imagine." "Sometimes there's a lesson in the waiting. And it's not so much about what you can get, but about who you are becoming or who you are growing into as you wait." Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 8 · 1 hr 9 min
Generational Healing and Blooming w/ Tara Pringle Jefferson
Today I am in conversation with Tara Pringle Jefferson, Author of Bloom How You Must: A Black Woman’s Guide to Self-Care and Generational Healing. Tara is the founder of The Self Care Suite, a digital wellness community for Black women. Over the last decade, she has brought her wellness expertise to corporate audiences including WW, SiriusXM, Wayfair, and Priceline. During our time together we talk about generational healing for Black women and the ways we are currently growing and blooming in sptie of what we (as Black women) have endured for decades. To learn more about Tara please check her out here: instagram.com/wherewomenbloom facebook.com/wherewomenbloom Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 1 · 40 min
About those times you go out of your way to go against your goals and vision
Have you ever caught yourself fighting for a situation you already know you don't want because it shrinks you? In this episode, I’m sharing a moment of clarity I had after spending half an hour chasing down someone in a store to inquire about a job. It will make sense when you hit "play" and have a listen. We try so hard to make an uncomfortable situation comfortable just because it feels safe. We look for little things, like “well, at least it’s closer to home,” to justify staying on autopilot. But true liberation means you stop fighting for the bare minimum. It means you stop settling for a minute amount of money, space, love, and you actually start allowing the alignment of your true vision (which for me is working less, earning more, and pouring into my purpose). What We’re Unpacking In This Episode: Seeking Derailment vs. Allowing Alignment: What it looks like when you are fighting, inquiring over and over, and pushing for full-time hours in a place that shrinks you, instead of allowing the space to do things that actually align with your vision. Making the Uncomfortable Comfortable: How we look for little things to make a limiting situation feel okay, and how that comfort keeps us limited and stuck on autopilot. The Bare Minimum Trap: The moment you tell yourself that all of your wants, your needs, and your hopes don't matter as long as the basics are taken care of and a little bit of money is coming in. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 25 · 28 min
Are You The Pusher Or The Driver?
I'm back behind the mic and dropping some real talk about what happens when life forces you to wake up from autopilot. This week, I’m sharing the raw reality of working a labor-intensive retail job at 50, dealing with the daily grind of pushing carts, and how a repetitive question from an older gentleman in the store literally stopped me dead in my tracks and forced me to look at how I'm navigating my life. Spoiler alert: You have permission to take control of your own damn life. True, decolonized self-care isn't about performing wellness or waiting until your circumstances are perfect to claim your space. It’s about standing squarely in a hard season, looking at your life, and choosing your power anyway. Lean in as we untangle what it means to stop living on autopilot and step into the driver's seat of your own liberation. What We’re Unpacking In This Episode: The Retail Reality Check: The logistics of being back in the retail trenches in decade number five, the physical toll of pushing carts, and navigating a season that feels heavy and labor-intensive. The Pusher vs. The Driver: The exact moment a daily question from a retail customer bypassed my ears and hit my understanding, sparking a deep revelation about survival mode vs. conscious sovereignty. The Anatomy of Autopilot: Breaking down how trauma, people-pleasing, and public validation trick us into letting life just "happen" to us, instead of mapping out our own master blueprint. The Power of Stillness: Why reclaiming your life requires getting quiet, turning off the noise and distractions, and allowing what’s beneath the surface to bubble up so you can figure out what you actually want. Getting Sick of Your Own Sh*t: A real-talk reality check on how we get comfortable in our excuses, make them our identity, and why hitting a wall with your own patterns is often the exact catalyst needed for true healing. The Reclaiming of Your Power: Why you have a right to hold the map, choose your destination, change your mind, and fully embrace every single gift and talent inside of you before you leave this earth. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 18 · 34 min
Outside Is Still Ghetto (But My Voice Is Valid)
After an extended hiatus, I'm back behind the mic!! I’m sharing the raw reality of navigating a major life transition at 50, dealing with the structural games of the "outside world," and wrestling with the deeply colonized fear that unless you are young, trendy, and constantly producing, your voice doesn't matter. Spoiler alert: It does matter. True, decolonized self-care isn't about performing wellness or waiting until your life is perfectly wrapped in a bow to claim your space. It’s about standing squarely in your "unknown" and choosing your purpose anyway. Lean in as we untangle what it means to practice liberation in real-time, right from the trenches. What We’re Unpacking In This Episode: The Reality of the Hiatus: Why I went silent for two months, and the vulnerability of questioning my validity in a digital age obsessed with youth and algorithms. "Outside is Still Ghetto": The logistics of taking a retail job for stability, navigating spaces that treat you like a number, and the sovereign act of collecting a paycheck without giving away your soul. The Universal Struggle for Meaning: Why checking external boxes will never fill an internal void, and how to find your anchor when your surroundings feel sparse or uncertain. The Reclaiming at 50: Why my mission to provide a space of encouragement and liberation for Black women doesn't pause just because I'm figuring out my own next steps. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 23 · 22 min
Un-Laboring In This Season When $$ May Be Tight
Let's talk a little about when you are in a season that requires you to un-labor a bit and stop grinding. I believe that Black women deserve more ease and to receive income and abundance with ease, myself included, so there will be times that we are required to un-labor and allow God to step in and provide miracles. This is counterintuitive to the lessons we learned that told us that in order to be successful, wealthy, even safe, we must labor in all ways and all the time. Hit "play" on this episode and lt's unpack things a little bit. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 16 · 37 min
For Black Women Love Isn't Enough - When to Stop Fixing a Dead Relationship
Valentine's Day was just a few days ago, but today we’re talking about the side of love we rarely discuss: the grace of letting go. Inspired by a surprising lesson from Mr. Rogers, this episode explores why we often keep pouring our "salt"—our energy, labor, and essence—into relationships that are no longer viable. Let's talk about the "Fixer" trap, the difference between a rough patch and a dead one, and how to reclaim your sweetness by choosing to stop performing CPR on a "dead fish". Ways to support me and the podcast: Buy me a coffee or even a book. Cashapp and Venmo are @browngirlselfcare (thank you!!) Leave a message on Spotify or rating and review on iTunes (thank you!!) Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 9 · 32 min
2026 Is Not The Year For Distractions
Late in 2025 one of my distractions, one that I wasn't aware of for a while, was fear. I was afraid that If I didn't earn income or receive it in a certain way, I wasn't doing things "right." This ended up putting me into a bit of freeze mode and if you've ever experienced freeze mode you know how much that feels like being stuck in time. In todays episode, let's talk a bit about distractions and how they might show up in your life and put a halt on living the life you deserve. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 2 · 34 min
Listener Question - How Can I Practice Self-Care During This Time of Fascism and ICE
Hey, hey! Got a great question for you today straight from the community. How can we practice self-care during this time of civil unrest, ICE and fascism. This episode is not all inclusive. My hope is that it allows room for you to reflect on what is important to you. As mentioned in the episode, know your rights. ICE AGENTS ARE NOT POLICE OFFICERS though Police Officers may or may not accompany them. Here are some helpful links. Please do your due diligence: https://naacp.org/resources/know-your-rights-immigration https://www.reddit.com/r/TwinCities/comments/1qb84vt/what_to_do_if_ice_stops_you_an_attorney_answers/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
January 19 · 17 min
Sharing the Hard Stuff: Finding Space to Be Real
In this episode I’m talking about something that’s deeply personal yet universally human: the courage to share your truth. Sometimes the weight we carry, like shame, fear, embarrassment, or unspoken experiences, can hold us back from living fully. Sharing your truth doesn’t have to be dramatic or performative, it is about creating space to release, reflect, and heal. We’re talking about: Why holding onto your truth can feel like survival but may also block your growth The importance of having a supportive inner circle and trustworthy allies Ways to safely share your truth including journaling, therapy, creative expression, or just showing up authentically How black women, historically and culturally, have had to mask their truths and why reclaiming space to be fully human is an act of self-care Navigating the highs and lows, the valleys and peaks, of life while honoring your own journey This episode is an invitation to let go of the pressure to be perfect, to stop bottling things up for survival, and to explore ways to express yourself safely and honestly. Reflection Prompts What truth have you been holding onto that needs space to be expressed Who in your life can you trust to honor your truth without judgment What small, safe step can you take this week to release or express what’s been bottled up Soul-Care Circle Invitation ✨ Soul-Care Circle: Intentional Vision Board Creating ✨ If you’d like to explore your intentions for 2026 in community, I’m hosting a virtual Soul-Care Circle where we’ll gather to reflect, connect, and create vision/intention boards that go beyond goals—including joy, safety, support, movement, healing, and alignment. Date and Time: January 31, 2026 (9am-11am Central) Where: Zoom Cost: Donation-based (any amount) This is a cozy, judgment-free space to slow down, check in with yourself, and intentionally call in the energy you want to carry this year. How to Join Send your donation via: Cash App: @browngirlselfcare Venmo: @browngirlselfcare 👉 Important: Please include your email address and “for Soul-Care Circle” in the note so I can send you the Zoom link. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
January 12 · 32 min
Small Beginnings, Big Intentions: Claiming Space (a Tiny Shed) as Self-Care
In this first episode of the year, I’m sharing something that may not matter to anyone else on the planet and how it reminded me that self-care isn’t always loud, aesthetic, or dramatic. Sometimes self-care looks like claiming space. Sometimes it looks like taking one small step toward a vision you don’t need to explain to anyone else. We’re talking about: Why small beginnings matter (especially in January) Creating physical, emotional, and energetic space as a form of self-care Letting intentions unfold without rushing or pressure How honoring what feels meaningful to you is an act of self-love This episode is an invitation to start the year gently, intentionally, and on your own terms. Reflection Prompts What’s one small step you can take this year that feels big for you? What kind of space do you want to claim or protect in 2026? Where can you move with intention instead of urgency? Soul-Care Circle Invitation ✨ Soul-Care Circle: Intentional Vision Board Creating ✨ If you’d like to explore your intentions for 2026 in community, I’m hosting a virtual Soul-Care Circle where we’ll gather to reflect, connect, and create vision/intention boards that go beyond goals—including joy, safety, support, movement, healing, and alignment. Date: January 31, 2026 Where: Zoom Cost: Donation-based (any amount) This is a cozy, judgment-free space to slow down, check in with yourself, and intentionally call in the energy you want to carry this year. How to Join Send your donation via: Cash App: @browngirlselfcare Venmo: @browngirlselfcare 👉 Important: Please include your email address and “for Soul-Care Circle” in the note so I can send you the Zoom link. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 22, 2025 · 41 min
Last Episode of 2025: Don't Do "Goals" But Instead Be More Intentional in 2026
The B.E.I.N.G. Space reopens January 3rd, 2026 Welcome to the final episode of our end-of-year series! I am wrapping up our conversation on self-recovery and boundaries by offering a framework for leaving 2025 behind and crafting a intentional, liberated blueprint for 2026. The steps are: Honor the release that needs to happen Your goals don't need to be about fixing your perceived flaws or being hypercritical of yourself. Think about setting intentions instead Be sure to include community building in your plans for 2026 I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode as well as some of your intentions for 2026. If you share this episode or your intentions on social, be sure to tag me. If you are listening on iTunes or Spotify please leave a rating and review pretty please :) Also, if you are making some changes in 2026 and need clarity and support as you boldly bloom, book some time on my calenedar here: The B.E.I.N.G. Space I will be back "in office" January 3rd. See you in 2026!!!! Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 15, 2025 · 43 min
If You Are A People-Pleaser You MUST Communicate Radical Boundaries in 2026
Following last week’s episode on being your authentic self, today we are diving into the challenging but essential work of communicating new, radical boundaries. This is all about preparing yourself for a truly authentic 2026 where you are free to be yourself. In this episode i'll be sharing: how boundaries are liberation the importance of staying as cool as a cucumber when expressing your boundaries the necessity of not only expressing the. boundary but having a consequence Resources/Links: In case you missed it, here is last weeks episode - December Is The Best Month To Release The "Fake" and Find Your Real Self Need clarity in your journey of blooming? Book a BEING Session with me here! Join me on Zoom on December 17th right here - BGSC Soul-Care Circle Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 8, 2025 · 42 min
December Is The Best Month To Release The "Fake" and Find Your Real Self
The work discussed in this episode, as we enter the final days of 2025, is not just about ending the year on a high. What I feel it is, is an opportunity to see 2026 as the year your authentic self is non-negotiable. In this episode we are talking about self-care through the lens of transition, a fresh start, into the new year. In this episode let's explore: Winter as the Shedding Season: Using the end of 2025 as a time to identify and release the societal expectations and masks that stifle our authentic selves. Decolonizing Your Worth: Challenging narratives of strength and productivity to embrace softness, vulnerability, and rest. Returning to Your Roots: The importance of reconnecting with hobbies, creativity, and ancestral wisdom that spark your mind, heart, and spirit. Resources and links: Join me on December 17th for Soul-Care Circle. Click here to register on Zoom Share your story! What are you shedding this season? Tag @browngirlselfcare on social after listening today and let me know. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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