Hey lady! There comes a time when, hopefully, you wake up and say to yourself, I just don’t feel that way anymore. It can be at once both liberating and confusing. How can a belief or feeling you once held so deeply now seem like an ill-fitting sweater? Just like that sweater, now snug, uncomfortable, and no longer a match for who you are today, long-held beliefs can be difficult to shake but once you make the commitment to your growth, you’ll gain a new level of self-respect. One that you can carry as your superpower – the power to change your mind, especially when new information is presented.

This week, Terri and Dr. Dom, explore the ways they’ve examined their beliefs and challenged them. Some they kept but many they discarded without fanfare, just a simple, I’ve changed my mind. A woman has the right to change her mind, doesn’t she?

What beliefs do you still hold that are no longer serving you? Where could you use more compassion and less judgment in your life? And, where do you find yourself noticing that a particular belief is actually a projection?

Lady, there’s nothing wrong with keeping it real with yourself. In fact, it’s highly encouraged as you build a real and authentic life.

Speaking of keeping it real, head over to the enhanced Patreon community where Dr. Dom and Terri keep it all the way real about the behind the scenes of the making of the podcast. This community of like-hearted women gather and connect while letting their hair down. Ask Dr. Dom and Terri anything there…including Dr. Dom about her red beans and rice recipe. Inside joke for our Patreon subscribers. See you there!

Quote of the Day:

"Baby, just keep living."

– Elder Black Woman

Goal Mapping Starter Guide

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Resources:

Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice

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Melanin and Mental Health

Therapy for Black Girls

Psychology Today

Therapy for QPOC

Therapy Fund Foundation

Where to find us:

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Today is a throwback episode with Dr. Myla Bennett who gives us the reality of working with women of color in plastic surgery. Dr. Myla Bennett is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Georgia. She is not your typical plastic surgeon. Dr. Myla is “pro doing things to make you feel good but anti ignoring what is going on inside that is affecting what you want to do on the outside.” Your mental health is an important factor in your decision to have plastic surgery. Dr. Myla shares with us the “dark and dangerous” side of plastic surgery, the surgeries people regret and the impact it has on the individual and their romantic relationships. What are the red flags you need to avoid in a plastic surgeon? What do you need to consider in your life before having surgery? Listen in to Dr. Myla’s answers to those questions and more.

Quote of the Day: "Anytime an opportunity comes along and it violates unleashing a woman's inner and outer beauty, I'm not going to do it." - Dr. Myla Bennett

Takeaways:

Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem https://amzn.to/31iRLV2

A Book of Daily Positive Affirmations https://amzn.to/32l11bS

Relevant episodes

S2E3: Why You Might Be Struggling to Gain Confidence

S1E8: How to Find Your Own Self-Care Routine

Resources:

Melanin and Mental Health

Therapy for Black Girls

Psychology Today

Therapy for QPOC

Where to find us:

Twitter: @HERspacepodcast

Instagram: @herspacepodcast

Facebook: @herspacepodcast

Website: herspacepodcast.com

Email: herspacepodcast@gmail.com

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Hey lady! We all have guilty pleasures. Some love wine, some love weed, but here at Cultivating H.E.R. Space Podcast, we love true crime which is why we’re thrilled to welcome Kayla Ball, host of Black True Crime Podcast, to discuss the power of cults, how to stay safe in this wild world we’re living in and why choosing joy is always your best weapon to combat the seriousness of our times.

Kayla shares her journey from growing up in a cult to freeing herself from challenging relationships so that she could take those experiences and chart a path of expansion for herself. While true crime is a passion of Kayla the podcast has grown into a mission to help women advocate for themselves and strengthen their inner wisdom.

Tap in!

Quote of the Day:

"Be safe. Protect your peace and protect your space. So, we don't have to cover your case..."

– Kayla Ball

Goal Mapping Starter Guide

Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Where to find Kayla Ball:

Website: Black True Crime Podcast

IG: @blacktruecrimepodcast

Twitter (X): @BlackTrueCrime

YouTube: @BlackTrueCrimePodcast

TikTok: @blacktruecrime

Facebook: Black True Crime Podcast

Resources:

Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice

Get That Pitch Workshop: Turn your story and expertise into speaking gigs, media features, and collaborations, without a publicist. Visit GetThatPitch.com and Use code HERSPACE for a special listener discount.

Branding with Terri

Melanin and Mental Health

Therapy for Black Girls

Psychology Today

Therapy for QPOC

Therapy Fund Foundation

Where to find us:

Twitter: @HERspacepodcast

Instagram: @herspacepodcast

Facebook: @herspacepodcast

Website: cultivatingherspace.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.