Tag: inner critic

Managing Anxiety in Black Women: A Journey to Healing and Empowerment

Managing Anxiety in Black Women: A Journey to Healing and Empowerment

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Why am I feeling this way? Why can’t I just calm down?” — you’re not alone. Anxiety in Black women is one of the most common mental health struggles, yet it often goes unspoken, unrecognized, and untreated. I’ve seen this...
Why Does Depression Affect Black Women Differently?

Why Does Depression Affect Black Women Differently?

  Shanice, a 38-year-old Black woman with a successful career, felt like she was slowly unraveling. On the surface, she seemed to have it all together.  Thriving at work, managing a household, and always supporting family and friends. But beneath her polished...
Can’t Stop Catastrophizing? Do This to Calm the “What Ifs”

Can’t Stop Catastrophizing? Do This to Calm the “What Ifs”

  Have you ever felt like a fortune teller, but one specializing in predicting the worst possible outcome? You’re not alone. Catastrophizing, the act of magnifying fears and anticipating the absolute nightmarish scenario, is a surprisingly common type of...