Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

Rejection. Insecurity. Perfectionism. These are some of the reasons why we may be taking things personally. At different stages and seasons in life, we have all found ourselves in a space where we are asking, “What did I do? Why am I the target here?” Most of the time, it is not about you. However, your reaction is an indicator of something going on within you. In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom help us explore why we take things personally and offer strategies to heal.Quote of the Day:"Don't get upset with people or situations. Both are powerless without your reaction."-UnknownTips to help us stop taking things personally: Consider the source Identify your triggers Choose your plan of action do you need to have a conversation? do you need to go within and do more healing? See #4 Address your unfinished business talk to your therapist create a personal SOP Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe“You should never not be the leader of your birth and in control of what happens to your body and your baby.” We have all seen the stories and some of us have experienced this first hand- knowing what we need from our doctors, asking for it, and either being ignored or dismissed. Lady, you know your body more than anyone else so let’s talk about the options and dispel the myths. In this episode, Dr. Dom and Terri are joined by The Equipped Mama, Courtney Stallworth, to discuss how parents-to-be can be fully prepared for the birth and care of their new baby.Quote of the Day:" At some point, you have to stop prioritizing your busy day and start prioritizing your health."The Equipped MamaWhere to Find The Equipped Mama:IG: @theequippedmamaWebsite: The Equipped MamaWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeLady, are you or someone you know experiencing arthritis, fibromyalgia, long covid, migraines, or gynecological issues? Then you know what it is to experience chronic pain. For those who live with various forms of pain for periods longer than three months, sometimes it can seem as if no one can understand or relate. Or maybe you ignore it because you are prioritizing everything else- oh that’s just us? Cool. Cool. In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom discuss chronic pain and ways to manage it.Quote of the Day:“People believe that they ‘understand chronic pain’ because they have also felt pain but it’s a completely different thing when it’s day in and day out for years,”-Monica C., Phoenix, Arizona, has fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.source: https://creakyjoints.org/support/things-you-only-understand-if-have-chronic-pain/Tips for managing chronic pain: Weighing all options available Talking about what you are going through Reduce stress Eating a healthy diet Find ways to relax and fill your time to distract from the pain Be kind to yourself Seek professional helpWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeHow have your relationships been with white women? Tense? Apprehensive? Complicated? All of those terms are accurate. Or maybe you have not thought too deeply about your relationship with the white women in your lives. In today’s episode, Dr. Dom and Terri dive into the history and complexities of Black women’s interactions with white women. The ladies also provide tips on navigating those relationships. The ultimate goal: PROTECTING BLACK WOMEN!P.S. This is one aftershow you definitely do not want to miss!Quote of the Day:"Their internalized misogyny and (often subconscious) racism teaches them to use the backs of Black women as stairs they need to use to climb closer to the top of the white-male-made hierarchy."-Savannah WorleyTips for navigating complex relationships: Have a level of conscious awareness Engage in boundary-setting Identify your support systemResources mentioned in the episode:Savannah WorleyRachel CargleTamla HorsfordWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeLady, what is your relationship with food? Is it one in which you feel nourished? Nah? Ok. No worries, sis. You are not alone. In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom are joined by Vanessa Rissetto to discuss our relationship with food. Whether you are getting ready for all the holiday festivities or refining your spring/summer brunch game or trying to lose weight for that vacation or focused on new year new you, this is a conversation for you. Vanessa helps us get real with our eating habits so we can make choices that are best suited to our unique needs. She shares with us easily applicable super useful tips that will keep us happy and healthy.Quote of the Day:"Stop stressing about food, start living your life."-Culina HealthWhere to connect with Vanessa Rissetto:Website: Culina HealthBusiness IG: @culinahealthIG: @vanessarissettordWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeFaith. Family. Food. Those are the three pillars of Vincent Country. In today’s episode, Tommi Vincent joins Dr. Dom and Terri to share her gems around how faith, family, and food guide her family. As the CEO of her household, Tommi shares with us why she rejects the notion of “having it all” and how she recognized when she needed to turn to Jesus and therapy for her healing. Through her Stay A While Podcast and weekly IG lives, Tommi is blessing all of us with an understanding of the healing properties of good people and good food.Quote of the Day:"Take into consideration how people receive your message."-Tommi VincentWhere to connect with Tommi Vincent:Website: Vincent CountryPodcast: Stay A While IG: @cheftommivTwitter: @cheftommivWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Nobody is an overnight success. It costs them something.” Today’s guest embodies what it means to sacrifice along the journey to success. This super special guest is the homegirl you need in your life. Yvonne Orji is that friend who drops the important gems while keeping you laughing. In the midst of your laughter, all of the lightbulbs of insight will start flashing and keep you coming back for more of her wisdom. In today’s episode, Yvonne will keep you laughing as you take in important life lessons. Her journey of being Bamboozled by Jesus is something to which we all can relate and definitely do not want to miss.Quote of the Day:"God has custom-designed your life to magnificent, and by default, the magnificent is uncertain, daring, and downright scary."-Yvonne OrjiWhere to connect with Yvonne Orji:Website: Bamboozled By JesusIG: @yvonneorjiTwitter: @yvonneorjiWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“When you come from something you don’t realize how powerful it is until you don’t have it anymore.” That thing is Ayurveda. The mother of all healing systems. No matter your current health practices, it is what you need to integrate into your life. Not exactly sure what it is? We got you! In today’s episode, Dr. Avanti joins Terri and Dr. Dom to show us how the wisdom is already within in you to practice Ayurveda. This is the conversation about finding the balanced healing you didn’t know you needed.Quote of the Day:“Health is more than the absence of disease – it’s the presence of harmony within you and with everything around you. I believe everyone can achieve it.”--Dr. AvantiDr. Avanti’s Top 5 Immune Boosting Strategies Get into a daily routine Regular meal time Regular sleep/wake cycle Natural sunlight every day before 10 am Get outside in nature every dayWhere to connect with Dr. Avanti:Website: Dr. Avanti Kumar-SinghIG: @avantikumarsinghWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe***Sensitive Content Warning***Lady, today we are having a much-needed and incredibly sensitive conversation about sexual abuse. If this is a conversation you are not ready for do not hesitate to skip this one. Please prioritize taking care of yourself. As discussed in this episode with Katherine Barner, we recognize that your healing is the top priority. When you listen, you will hear Katherine carefully and intentionally process with Dr. Dom and Terri the statistics around abuse and the most effective strategies for healing.Quote of the Day:"I don’t know who needs to hear this but the adults were supposed to protect you. You weren’t supposed to protect yourself. It’s not child’s job to take care of themselves emotionally, physically, or otherwise"--Nedra TawwabWhere to connect with Katherine Barner:Website: katherinebarner.orgIG: @mrskatspeaksTwitter: @mrskatspeaksWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeMany of us spend our lives taking the road that has been evenly paved and well-traveled. Some of us avoid the road less traveled because we are afraid of change or letting go of the known comfort or stability. However, when we take chances we open ourselves up to mind-blowing opportunities. In this episode, Abu Fofanah joins Terri and Dr. Dom to teach us how to use money to pursue our passion in the service of others. This is an episode full of gems and lessons that will definitely require note-taking.Be sure to become a Patreon subscriber to watch the unedited version of this episode.Quote of the Day:"You keep creating more because you’re avoiding SELLING & Marketing your offer. Your problem is not the product or service it’s actually selling and marketing."--Abu FofanahWhere to connect with Abu Fofanah:Website: abufofanah.comIG: @abufofanahFacebook: abufofanahpublicWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeThe “behind the scenes” is everything. Part of what happens behind the scenes is defining your personal style. In answering that you have to ask several questions. What is your lifestyle? What are you attracted to? How do you want to show up in this world? In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom are joined by FABULOUS stylist, Germanee G to discuss personal style. Her story and her work can teach us about so much more in addition to fashion. This is such a fun and informative episode that even Baby Zara had to make a guest appearance.Be sure to become a Patreon subscriber to watch the unedited version of this episode.Quote of the Day:"Even on the hardest days, show up for yourself."-Germanee GWhere to connect with Germanee G:Website: GGandCoStylingIG: @germanee_gWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe“I can live with failure but I can’t live with regret.” Lady, are you living with regret, or have you taken charge of your journey? The blueprint of your life is yours to create- not your parents, partners, or friends- it is yours. In today’s episode, Dr. Dom and Terri are joined by the extraordinary Michelle Blue as she shares with us how to “go for it” in carving out your own path. While some may only show us the glamorous IG fabulous side of their life, there is beauty to be found in the transparency of the whole picture. Tune in to catch all of Michelle’s gems.Be sure to become a Patreon subscriber to watch the unedited version of this episode.Quote of the Day:“There is so much power and growth in the 'Journey'. It's definitely not perfect and sometimes not pretty but that’s what makes us level up and become better versions of ourselves...You got this.”-Michelle BlueWhere to connect with Michelle Blue:Website: Journey with BlueIG: @themichelleblueWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to a live mini-episode that aired on Spotify Greenroom. Join us live by downloading Greenroom (spotify.com/greenroom), follow us @TerriLomax & @TheDoctorDom, and meet us every Friday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. Be sure to also catch our weekly standard podcast episodes every Friday morning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeDid you know, “your passion can be your paycheck?” Are you doing what makes you happy? In today’s episode, Dr. Dom and Terri are joined by the energetic Starr Dawkins, owner of Cookie Wash. Her inspirational story is one that affirms the power of manifestation and pursuing your passion. Starr’s wisdom and the role changes in the movie of her life are incredibly powerful. Get your phone ready to share all of the quotable gems Starr is dropping.Be sure to become a Patreon subscriber to watch the unedited version of this episode.Quote of the Day:"Always ask yourself: Is this person worth disrupting my vaginal pH for?"-Starr DawkinsWhere to connect with Starr:Starr’s IG: @starrdawkinzCookie Wash IG: @SweetCookieWashWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to a live mini-episode that aired on Spotify Greenroom. Join us live by downloading Greenroom (spotify.com/greenroom), follow us @TerriLomax & @TheDoctorDom, and meet us every Friday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. Be sure to also catch our weekly standard podcast episodes every Friday morning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeAre you a sports fan? Tune in. Not so much into sports but have opinions about things happening in sports? Tune in. In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom are joined by the dynamic Joy Taylor. In a field where women are often underestimated, misjudged, and mistreated, Joy, is one of the women who is thriving in the sports media industry. This conversation is one you do not want to miss as Joy offers her solutions on multiple issues in sports.Be sure to become a Patreon subscriber to watch the unedited version of this episode.Quote of the Day:"There's joy in hard work."-Brian Flores (football coach)Where to connect with Joy Taylor:IG: @JoyTaylorTalksTwitter: @JoyTaylorTalksWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to a live mini-episode that aired on Spotify Greenroom. Join us live by downloading Greenroom (spotify.com/greenroom), follow us @TerriLomax & @TheDoctorDom, and meet us every Friday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. Be sure to also catch our weekly standard podcast episodes every Friday morning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeLady, have you ever heard the phrase, “Making a mountain out of a molehill?” If that phrase applies to you then you may be an overthinker. *Stop it! Don’t put any more thought into the word.* We got you! In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom will discuss the concept of overthinking and some of the root causes. The ladies also help us develop practical strategies to make our thoughts more helpful, productive, and critical. Stay tuned till the end for the live coping exercise.Quote of the Day:"Overthinking: the art of creating new problems out of ones that never existed in the first place."-unknownHow to stop overthinking:-Set aside time to worry-Journaling/brain dump-Breathing exercises-MantrasTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to a live mini-episode that aired on Spotify Greenroom. Join us live by downloading Greenroom (spotify.com/greenroom), follow us @TerriLomax & @TheDoctorDom, and meet us every Friday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. Be sure to also catch our weekly standard podcast episodes every Friday morning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeThis episode is a special day in Cultivating H.E.R. Space. In this episode, Terri’s current therapist joins Terri and Dr. Dom for a conversation about navigating life and finding peace when someone in your family is diagnosed with a psychological disorder. With so many of us knowing someone (maybe ourselves) who has anxiety and/or depression, we don’t often talk about those with severe mental illness. This is an episode you didn't know you had been waiting for. Lady, get ready to take notes as Eve Marie, drops some healing gems and “Words of Wisdom.”Quote of the Day:“ As humans, we tend to hold onto people and things we have a deep love for. Holding on, in general, is about us trying to have control. We hold on mostly because we don’t want to feel the pain and sadness that come along with letting go, so we do whatever we can to avoid those feelings, but pain and sadness are a part of our human experience.”-Eve MarieWhere you can find Eve Marie:Eve’s Place of PeaceTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to a live mini-episode that aired on Spotify Greenroom. Join us live by downloading Greenroom (spotify.com/greenroom), follow us @TerriLomax & @TheDoctorDom, and meet us every Friday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. Be sure to also catch our weekly standard podcast episodes every Friday morning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lady, do you find stocks, cryptocurrency, and diversifying your financial portfolio overwhelming? Then you are not alone. For many of us, navigating the world of investments and trading, where currently only 3% of us occupy that space, can feel like learning a foreign language. Then there’s the emotional rollercoaster involved with the risks of gaining and losing. In today’s episode, Tiffany J shares with Dr. Dom and Terri why “We’re all we got!” in creating the community of Modern Blk Girl to help Black women navigate the world of trading.There are so many tweetable gems from Tiffany J. Capture them and be sure to tag @herspacepodcast and @modernblkgirlQuote of the Day:"Being in the market gives you a true chance at financial freedom and control over your life."Tiffany JamesWhere you can find Tiffany J:Modern Blk GirlTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to a live mini-episode that aired on Spotify Greenroom. Join us live by downloading Greenroom (spotify.com/greenroom), follow us @TerriLomax & @TheDoctorDom, and meet us every Friday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. Be sure to also catch our weekly standard podcast episodes every Friday morning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Grown out of the need to provide higher education to Black students when white institutions would not let us in. Today, these institutions are the center of Black academic culture. Some of our favorite celebrities attended HBCUs (hey Meg Thee Stallion!). In today’s episode, Dr. Dom and Terri are joined by Grambling University alum, current Texas Southern University professor, and friend of the podcast, Dr. Jannis Moody to discuss life on a Black college campus.Quote of the Day:“HBCUs: where the whole campus is for you and not just that one building and that one event.”PBS Documentary: Tell Them We Are RisingWhere you can find Dr. Moody:Dr. Jannis MoodyTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to a live mini-episode that aired on Spotify Greenroom. Join us live by downloading Greenroom (spotify.com/greenroom), follow us @TerriLomax & @TheDoctorDom, and meet us every Friday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. Be sure to also catch our weekly standard podcast episodes every Friday morning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeLady, are you mastering what you are doing in your career? Do you enjoy the work you do? Are you continuing to make an impact? Do you have a job or a career? Not sure how to answer any of those questions? No matter your stage in your career, today’s episode is for you! Kimberly Brown joins Dr. Dom and Terri to share her own career journey and teach us all how to make the next career move the one you have been working toward.In our “Oh You Clatchet” segment, Kimberly shares some unexpected personal gems.There are so many quotable gems in this episode. Share your favorite gems with us on social media.Quote of the Day:"I am capable of bridging the gap between where I am and where I want to be"-Kimberly BrownWhere you can find Kimberly Brown:Website: Kimberlybonline.comIG: @kimberlybonlineLinkedIn: Kimberly BrownTikTok: @kimberlybonlineSpotify: Your Next Move PodcastBook: Next Move Best Move: Transitioning to a Career You’ll LoveTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to a live mini-episode that aired on Spotify Greenroom. Join us live by downloading Greenroom (spotify.com/greenroom), follow us @TerriLomax & @TheDoctorDom, and meet us every Friday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. Be sure to also catch our weekly standard podcast episodes every Friday morning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do people describe you as kind or nice? Perhaps you use the terms interchangeably. Terri and Dr. Dom are here to encourage you to move towards kindness. In today’s episode, Dr. Dom and Terri provide us with the differentiation between being kind vs nice. The ladies also share why it is necessary to know the difference and the implications for choosing kindness over niceness.Quote of the Day:"Kindness is spreading sunshine into other people's lives regardless of the weather." -unknownStrategies for being kind and not nice: Become self-aware Focus on authenticity Set boundaries Navigate conflict constructivelyTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to a live mini-episode that aired on Spotify Greenroom. Join us live by downloading Greenroom (spotify.com/greenroom), follow us @TerriLomax & @TheDoctorDom, and meet us every Friday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. Be sure to also catch our weekly standard podcast episodes every Friday morning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeIs your last relationship in the rearview mirror and you’re ready to start dating again? Are you getting over one person by getting under another? Perhaps you’re unsure and the whole thing seems overwhelming and exhausting. Have you taken time to learn the lessons and get to know yourself? No matter where you are in the process, in today’s episode Terri and Dr. Dom drop some gems and share stories in which we can all relate.Quote of the Day:“I’m thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength.”— Alex ElleTips for Getting Back Into the Dating Game After a Toxic Relationship: Know your goal Have clear communication about each person's wants/needs Listen to your body and instincts Get to know the personTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to a live mini-episode that aired on Spotify Greenroom. Join us live by downloading Greenroom (spotify.com/greenroom), follow us @TerriLomax & @TheDoctorDom, and meet us every Friday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. Be sure to also catch our weekly standard podcast episodes every Friday morning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeLady, let this song lyric marinate, do some research on the meaning, and then etch this song in your spirit: “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.” Not sure what it means to shine your light? In today’s episode, Dr. Dom and Terri help us understand how we may be dimming our light through real-life examples. Now is the time for us to stop playing small and start “Shining, Shining, Yeah!”*For insight into the tips listed, be sure to subscribe to the aftershow*Quote of the Day:"Your playing small does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."- Marianne WilliamsonSylvia Salow’s 6 Secrets to Stop Dimming Your Light1. Observe Your Body2. Bring your awareness to your energetic field3. Find Out Why You Dim Your Light4. Find out how you would shine your light if no one is around.5. Know Your Soul's Blueprint6. Fill Yourself UpTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe“Something just ain’t right” and “I got a funny feeling” are more than lyrics in a song. It’s that feeling we get when there has been a shift in our relationship. How do you respond? Will it be your petty, passive, or vulnerable self showing up to the situation? In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom share common scenarios to help us determine how to address the funny acting people in our lives. For the actual tips be sure to check out the aftershow by becoming either an Anchor or Patreon subscriber.Quote of the Day:"One of the saddest things to realize is that certain people are just not who they used to be, that people you once considered best friends are now, at best, strangers."-Ashley FernTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeThink about the Black girls in your life. Really think about them. What are the words you would use to describe them? Are any of those words ones you use to describe adults? Lady, if you are like most of us then at least one word is probably more appropriate to describe an adult. In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom help us understand the negative impact of adultification in our Black girls. Listen in as they share their own experiences and provide tips on how we can protect our girls from adultification.Quote of the Day:"A little black girl yearns for the blue eyes of a little white girl and the horror at the heart of her yearning is exceeded only by the evil of fulfillment"-Toni MorrisonTips to protect your daughter from adultification: Use developmentally appropriate language Encourage freedom of self-expression (creativity + listening to them) Assign developmentally appropriate chores Advocating on her behalf with teachers, friends, and family Let our girls be girls- let them play, let them make mistakesTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeLady, when was the last time you gave yourself the same energy and love you give everyone else in your life? If you find yourself constantly giving everyone your all and carrying the weight of the world without breaking, then you may be experiencing Black Superwoman Syndrome. Not sure how to be anything other than Black Superwoman? Well, today, Terri and Dr. Dom help us identify Black Superwoman Syndrome, invite us to put down the cape, and reflect on how we can show up for ourselves first.Quote of the Day:"I'm not your superwomanI'm not the kind of girlThat you can let downAnd think that everything is okay"-Karen White from the song SuperwomanTips for Black Women Putting Down Their Capes: Set boundaries Delegate responsibilities Show yourself love and compassion End Toxic Relationships Ask for supportTips to Support the Black Woman in Your Life: Offer support and resources Speak up when there is injustice, bias, etc. Solicit and genuinely listen to her feedbackTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeMean Girls. We all know them. Perhaps, the mean girl is you. Not sure if it’s you? In this episode, Dr. Dom and Terri provide us with real-life examples of mean girls. Listening to their authentic conversation we learn to distinguish between awkward situations, normal conflict, and mean girl energy. Terri and Dr. Dom also give us strategies for navigating the mean girl situations and addressing our own mean girl behavior.Quote of the Day:"With any kind of mean girl or anyone who bullies anyone, there's always a reason for it. There is that sadness in them or insecurity that makes them feel like they need to act out or hurt other people."- Maiara Walsh7 Signs That You are a Mean Girl Struggle With Envy Status-Focused Trouble With Friendship Issues With Control Speak Unkindly To and About Others Leaves Others Out Don’t Respect BoundariesTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeFriendships are a necessity for our survival. The longer the relationship the more likely the friendship will have experienced a variety of life transitions- weddings, children, death, etc. In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom explore friendship changes for new moms. Whether you are a new mom or the supportive friend, this is a conversation each of us can benefit from as we navigate the dynamics of our friendships.P.S. Listen carefully for an appearance by Baby Z :)Quote of the Day:“The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.”— Elisabeth FoleyTips for Navigating the Change in Friendships for New Moms Flexibility. Make Mom Friends. Know Your Limits.TalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeLady, do you subscribe to our Patreon page to get our Ask Dr. Dom segments? If not, you might be missing out on tips that you or someone you know can benefit from. Precarious situation with your partner? Difficult relationship with your in-laws? Then you may benefit from subscribing and submitting your questions to the Ask Dr. Dom Talkback Tuesday. In today’s episode, Dr. Dom and Terri review some of the submissions and offer suggestions on how to navigate the complicated circumstances.Quote of the Day:“It is so liberating to really know what I want, what truly makes me happy, what I will not tolerate. I have learned that it is no one else's job to take care of me but me."BeyonceTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeWe have been living through the COVID-19 pandemic for well over a year now. Everyone has had different experiences through this pandemic dependent upon your positionality and identities. As the country eases restrictions and tries to return to pre-pandemic life, how do you feel about engaging with people again? A lot of us are experiencing anxiety about a 2019 type of life. Today, Dr. Dom and Terri share their feelings and offer us tips on managing post-pandemic anxiety.Quote of the Day:“Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength—carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.”– Corrie Ten BoomTips for managing anxiety as the world re-opens: Acknowledge your feelings. Focus on what you can control. Go at your own pace. Stay informed. Stay positive and repeat affirmations. Practice gratitude.TalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the people we can work with? Who are the ones we need to workaround? When we identify what is within our control, we can expend our energy in ways that will capitalize on our efforts to make a change. Today Dr. Dom and Terri talk about the origins of cancel culture, the difference between calling out or calling in, and when to use which strategy.Quote of the Day:"Some people you can work with and some people you can workaround. "Loretta RossTips for determining whether to call out or call in: Does the offense break any laws? Does the offense violate your boundaries or values? Will you or someone you love be hurt by continued association?To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribeTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Melanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder how your therapist became a therapist? Or perhaps, you are considering becoming a therapist. Imagine being able to peek “behind the scenes” or “get the inside scoop” to learn about your therapist’s career journey or how your therapist approaches working with clients. You know, the information beyond what is on their website. Why did they become a therapist? What are their thoughts about certain client experiences? In today’s episode, Terri interviews Dr. Dom about her personal journey into becoming a licensed psychologist and some of the personal and professional experiences of being a mental health provider. Tune in for Dr. Dom’s pro tips.Quote of the Day:"Ideally, therapy is a sacred space where all of your worries and wishes are laid bare."-Dr. DomWhere to Find Dr. DomDr. DomIG: @the.doctor.domTwitter: @TheDoctorDomOccupational Outlook HandbookTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Melanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In last week’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom explored the quiz from Dr. Ramani Durvasula about narcissistic partners. Today, Dr. Ramani joins the ladies for a more in-depth conversation to understand the key characteristics of a narcissistic partner like gaslighting, breadcrumbing, manipulating, and hoovering. If you wonder if you are in a narcissistic relationship, listen to the stages and traits to see if they resonate. Dr. Ramani will also share her strategies for ending and healing from the narcissistic relationship.Quote of the Day:“Narcissists will destroy your life, erode your self-esteem, and do it with such stealth as to make you feel that you are the one that's letting them down.”-UnknownIs Your Partner a Narcissist?This quiz from Dr. Ramani Durvasula of Should I Stay or Should I Go? can help you determine the answer.Where to Find Dr. RamaniDoctor-Ramani.comDr. RamaniIG: @DoctorRamaniTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Melanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does your partner often think that people are out to get them or take advantage of them? On one hand this a valid experience of being Black but when combined with certain other traits this could be a sign of narcissism. In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom take a look at some of the questions from Dr. Ramani’s quiz in her book, Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist. Listen in to see if you or someone you know fits this description and tune in next week to hear from Dr. Ramani on strategies to end the narcissistic relationship.Quote of the Day:We live in a world of romance and rescue, where many believe love will conquer all, and that the more we endure unacceptable behavior, the more likely that we can “fix” our relationships. It doesn’t always work that way—despite what the fairy tales tell us.-Dr. Ramani DurvasulaIs Your Partner a Narcissist?This quiz from the Dr. Ramani Durvasula of Should I Stay or Should I Go? can help you determine the answer.TalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Melanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lady, are you ready to stop hustling for your worthiness and become the victor in your story? It is time for us to stop dimming our light and focus on shining and soaring! We are not defined by where we come from and as Bryan Stevenson notes, “ Each of us is much more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.” In today’s episode, listen in as Dr. Dom and Terri discuss how shame shows up in our lives. They also provide us with the internal and external compasses we can create to put shame in its place.Quote of the Day:"You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness."-Brene BrownHow to Put Shame In Its Place Bring shame into the light. Become attuned to the script of your inner dialogue. Develop greater inner compassion with yourself. Become a “witness to” and mourn your wounds. Forgive yourself for feelings, thoughts, or actions of your “former selves."TalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Melanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mother-daughter relationship is a complex one. Some of us have beautiful relationships with our mothers in which they are one of the most trusted people in our inner circle. However, what happens if you have a complicated, distant, or estranged relationship with your mother? What are the feelings that come up for you? How can you support a friend who does not have a close relationship with their mother? In this episode, Dr. Dom and Terri discuss Terri’s relationship with her mother and the steps she took to heal from the estrangement. “You can’t heal what you don’t reveal.”-TerriQuote of the Day:“In troubled families, abuse and neglect are permitted; it's the talking about them that is forbidden.”-UnknownHow to Be Happy and Whole When You are Estranged From Your Mom Be real about your feelings Establish boundaries Ritualistic clearing Grieving the vision you had for the relationship Filling your life with the mother energy your mom is unable to provide Remember that hurt people hurt people; your mom is humanTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Melanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you define family? Is it based on your relatives, people you have chosen as family, or some amalgamation of the two? Today Dr. Dom and Terri are discussing the complexities of navigating familial relationships and what happens when we decide those relationships are abusive or not in alignment with who we are. The ladies also provide us with tips on how to cultivate community family or community when we are not physically and/or emotionally close to our family of origin.Quote of the Day:“Family is where you're meant to be most free. Don't let blood chain you down.”-UnknownHow to Cultivate Community When You're Not Close to Your Family Get clarity Identify your why Identify your ideal family Heal and forgive Work on your communication skills Meditate and manifest your chosen familyTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Melanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black don’t crack...or does it? What is your relationship with aging? What aspects of the aging process are within our control? In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom examine the science, the common stereotypes, and our perceptions of the aging process for Black women. While this episode only scratches the surface, make sure you are consulting your spiritual, physical, mental, and financial health providers to ensure your aging process is moving in alignment with your values.Quote of the Day:Black don't crack... "This conventional wisdom opens up the door for ageism and discrimination based on looks under the guise of black empowerment."- Kimberly FosterTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Melanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lady, if you have any young people in your life this episode is definitely for you! Today Terri and Dr. Dom are joined by the incomparable Dr. Alfiee to talk about the mental health issues of BIPOC youth, young adults, and young at heart. This is a conversation full of honesty and realness to not only understand the toxic systems mental health providers navigate to how these same providers prioritize being a safe space for youth and young adults. The powerful gems Dr. Alfiee shares with us are a small portion of the wisdom she provides through her various projects.Donate to the AAKOMA Project Quote of the Day:"If we stopped saying 'we know what works' (because we actually don't from the way we traditionally 'science') and started asking, 'what works for you?' THEN build TOGETHER from that shared understanding, then we'd see some real positive changes."-Dr. AlfieeWhere to Find Dr. Alfiee:@dralfiee and @aakomaproject – on Twitter, IG and Facebook@couchedincolor – on Twitter and Facebook@couchedincolorpod – on InstagramAlfiee (Dr. Alfiee) Breland-Noble and AAKOMAProject - on LinkedInTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Melanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you protecting your brand and social impact? Unsure of how to effectively navigate the process of protecting your intellectual property? Then this episode is definitely for you. Today, Terri and Dr. Dom are joined by the founder of Firm for the Culture, Ruky Tijani. She provides useful information on how to protect your contributions to the culture. Trust us when we say the gems Ruky drops will make you think differently about trademarking and copyrighting. Don’t sleep on this game changing information. Plus, you will gain more insight into our podcast name change.Quote of the Day:"If you have a brand making impact, you have a brand worth protecting."-RukyWhere to Find Ruky:Firm for the CultureIG: Firm for the CultureFacebook: Firm for the CultureTalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Melanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lady, have you ever had your chakras line up with your partner’s? Would you know what it feels like if they did? No worries. Mother Earth provides us with everything we need so we got you today! Joining Dr. Dom and Terri this week is Eliza Boquin to educate us on the connection between chakras, energy healing, and sex. Eliza describes each of the seven chakras with examples and how to heal based on each of their functions. Of course, we get an answer to that question of what sex looks like when partners have their chakras aligned. This is such an informative conversation that we know will resonate.Quote of the Day:"Yeah, stamina during sex is cool but have you ever had your chakras line up with your partner's and have them vibrate together?”— Eliza BoquinThe 7 chakras:rootsacralsolar plexusheartthroatbrow (third eye)crownWhere to Find Eliza:The Chakras + Sex + Relationships PodcastThe Flow & Ease Healing CenterMelanin and Mental HealthIG: FlowAndEaseWithETwitter: Eliza BoquinFacebook: FlowAndEaseWithETalkBack Tuesday with Dr. DomWisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Melanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.