Mental Health/Self Care
The Power of Pause: How the Big Easy Retreat Is Changing the Conversation Around Healing
There are moments in life when pushing forward is no longer the answer, when what we truly need is to pause, breathe, and restore. That is the heartbeat behind the 3rd Annual Big Easy Retreat, a powerful gathering of women committed to healing, growth, and authentic connection. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Essence Festival […]
Mentally, a Safe Space
2026 has entered with a bang, with the foot heavy on the gas. The one thing that people should be mindful of this year is protecting their mental health. “The new phrase is protecting your peace, but while protecting your peace, also protect your mental health. Get a therapist, someone who can be a safe […]
Rooted from the Ground Up
Dr. April Brown will tell you that her journey into mental health wasn’t just academic. It was personal. Raised in a small, impoverished town in Mississippi, she grew up surrounded by what researchers now call adverse childhood experiences, witnessing violence, navigating poverty, and weathering the kind of family strife that leaves marks long after childhood […]
Where Healing Meets Purpose
FROM SURVIVAL TO SERVICE Terrilynn T. Smith didn’t choose mental health…… it chose her. Born from personal trauma, lack of support, and the painful realization that she had become everyone else’s everything while losing herself in the process, her path to becoming a mental health professional wasn’t paved with privilege or perfect circumstances. It was […]
“Dear Black Girl, You Are Enough: A Love Letter to Black Women Navigating Postpartum Depression”
Let’s be clear: You’re not failing. You’re not “less than.” You’re a warrior who’s been through labor, sleepless nights, and probably a few diaper blowouts that deserve their own Netflix special. PPD is just a storm, and you’re built to weather it.
Unfiltered & Unapologetic: Cori Broadus Opens Up About Lupus
A Candid Conversation on Strength, Self-Discovery, and Spreading Lupus Awareness Last week, I had the honor of speaking with Cori Broadus who is an entrepreneur, advocate, and daughter of the legendary artist Snoop Dogg. We had a heartfelt Instagram Live conversation in recognition of Lupus Awareness Month. Cori has been courageously living with lupus and […]
Gratitude Practices for Those in Recovery
Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring challenges or slapping a fake smile on when things get hard. It’s about acknowledging the good that exists even in the midst of struggle. Think of it like Thanksgiving dinner: not every dish is your favorite (looking at you, cranberry sauce), but the meal as a whole is still worth celebrating.
“Self-Care: It’s Not Just Bubble Baths and Face Masks (But Hey, Those Help Too!)”
Self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all, and it doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. It’s about finding what works for you and making it a priority—because taking care of yourself isn’t selfish; it’s essential. Let’s keep thriving together, one self-care moment at a time!
The Heart of Healing: Ranjot’s Approach to Depression and Anxiety
An award winning Counselling Psychologist specialising in depression and anxiety, Author of the ‘Punjabi Depression Inventory: A culturally sensitive measure for Punjabi-speaking migrants residing in the UK’, the UK’s first ever study of its kind Ranjot is a Counselling Psychologist and published author who went from navigating her own mental health journey, to being a […]
Embracing Your Authentic “No”: A Guide to Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care
Pearl Knapp-Chiarenza is best known for helping women authentically put themselves first without guilt. Professionally, she is known as a Transformational Life Coach, Author, and Speaker who helps women become the SHERO of their lives. Providing 1:1 as well as group coaching, weekly community SHERO meetings, and yearly women’s pajama retreats, she loves empowering women […]