In this nourishing conversation, we sit down with author and creator Hannah Eko to explore what it means to choose bliss in a world that glorifies burnout.Drawing from her book Honey Is the Knife, Hannah unpacks how Black women can transform wounds into wisdom and reclaim pleasure as both a birthright and a spiritual practice. Together, they explore the beauty of softness as protection, and how embracing joy can be a radical, healing act.If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting ease or joy, this episode is your permission slip to rest, feel, and return to yourself.In this episode we discuss:Why choosing bliss is not escapism, but a form of resistance and liberationThe importance of curating environments that allow Black women to stay soft and wholeHannah’s journey from self-sacrifice to self-honoring — and what being a “punk spiritualist” really meansHow pleasure connects us to our ancestors and offers a pathway to healing generational painReframing wellness: moving beyond constant self-improvement toward true self-acceptanceConnect with Hannah:Website: hannaheko.comInstagram: @hannah.ekoSubstack: hannahekwrites.substack.comConnect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We’re supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital- head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at [email protected] with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have you’re on Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert.Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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