SoulSpeak
SoulSpeak
Rachel
A Black Woman discussing issues of mental health with audacious curiosity and authenticity
Why Do I Hate Being Called Strong?
On this week's episode of SoulSpeak, I discuss how damaging it has been to be labeled the strong one.
Jan 8, 2022
27 min
Is There Anything I can do that Won't Make It Worse?
Happy Holidays Y'All! More of us are seeking the services of Therapists and Coaches-because let's face it-we are STILL in a pandemic and need help now more than ever!  But All Coaches and Therapists are NOT created equal. Coach Laurah and I offer up some red flags 🚩 🚩🚩🚩 from our personal search for healthy mental health professionals.
Dec 25, 2021
1 hr 11 min
The Time I Got Into A Physical Fight With My Abusive Grandfather
It is unfortunate-the abuses that others like myself had been forced to deal with as children. Then be expected to function as positive, contributing members of society. Most people in this position contribute to society by recycling their abuses & recreating the next generation of hurting children and adults. I have refused to continue trashing myself or others the way that pattern predicts I should. It is why I refuse silence. This is what breaking the chains looks like for me. Join me as I recount this portion of my story.
Dec 4, 2021
17 min
Devillifying Family Estrangement
Family Estrangement is often treated as taboo.  Its deafening silence diminishing many in need of counsel, release & relief.   Jill Carlyle & I bravely engage in just one conversation of many - navigating this deceptively subtle, relevant experience.
Nov 20, 2021
1 hr 14 min
Black Women And Bulimia
Where are all the Black Women and Women of color with bulimia and other eating disorders?   As we heal,  we do so out loud and need to hear from each other.  In this episode, I discuss my struggles with bulimia-what I've learned and in some places where I'm stuck. While I welcome everyone in on this conversation-my focus is on women of color and specifically Black Women because I am sharing my story from my point of view and as I have looked for my reflection in the stories of women with eating disorders-I have found VERY FEW are from Black Women.
Nov 6, 2021
21 min
SoulSpeak Connects w/ Author Willow Ford
How does author Willow Ford merge race, spirituality, socio-economic issues and horror all into one book? Tune in to SoulSpeak this Saturday October 23rd as we discuss Willow’s latest Speculative Fiction/ Sci-Fi novels The Fadian Experiment & The Fadian Escape and much, so much more…
Oct 23, 2021
57 min
Allow Me To Reintroduce Ma' Self
Healing from trauma is my life's water.  It isn't a fad for me...find out why.
Oct 9, 2021
19 min
Learning How To Let Go
Join me on my first solo episode as I discuss how I've learned to build the essential tool sets for letting go.
Sep 18, 2021
23 min
DeCoding Financial Literacy in the Black Community
Join Grace and I as we address the Financial Literacy Gap in the Black Community.
Aug 29, 2021
1 hr 14 min
How To End Awkward Conversations Gracefully
Though this issue sounds trivial, ending awkward conversations can cause stress and anxiety for some of us.  So seriously, how can we end awkward or lingering conversations with minimal pain?  Tune in and get our opinion on the matter...
Aug 14, 2021
1 hr 12 min
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