Brown Girl Self-Care
Episodes
Self-Care Isn't Always Sexy Like The Gram Says It Is
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey! In this weeks episode of the pod I'm talking about the unsexy side of self-care. While there are a lot of people on social media showi...
Walking Meditations ARE LIFE
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey girl! Carrying the weight of life can get super heavy, quickly! It's important to get into a habit of moving and being active because you ar...
4 Things Every Black Woman Should Hear No Matter Where They Are On Their Journey
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of hitting 1 million downloads, I'm sharing 4 realizations I've had since/while starting this podcast. Please be sure to share with...
3 Self-Love Tips Black Women Need For Valentines Day
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentines day!! I used to feel so conflicted by this holiday and it was mostly because I centered how I loved myself based on who did or didn&#...
For The Times The Mask Becomes Too Heavy (Trigger Warning: Suicide Discussion)
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: In this episode I'm discussing suicide. Please protect your mental health and choose a different episode if this is a trigger...
There is Power In "No Thank You"
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for the New Year, New Mindset Challenge starting February 14th. Use code "Happy New Year" for early bird pricing through February 2n...
Toxic Productivity and the 5x2 Challenge
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey! On this episode of the podcast I'm challenging you to take ten minutes out of your day to be still for better health. Are you in? O...
Tips For Having A "High Energy" Morning
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new episodeOur Sponsors:* Check out Calm: https://calm.com/BGSC* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Let your rent work for you! Che...
6 Ways To Preserve and Conserve Your Mental Health This Winter
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new episodeOur Sponsors:* Check out Calm: https://calm.com/BGSC* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Let your rent work for you! Che...
You Don't Owe Anyone Your Essence 24/7/365
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new episodeOur Sponsors:* Check out Calm: https://calm.com/BGSC* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Let your rent work for you! Che...
For Abundance To Thrive We Must Embrace Change
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter the new year you are likely thinking about the changes in life sure to come as God begins blessing you with the things you asked for. If...
3 Things To Consider When Bouncing Back From Bad Decisions
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heeeey! In today's episode I'm answering a community members question about how to bounce back from a bad decision. This is a great question...
Where You Are Rooted Changes EVERYTHING
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I'm asking to think about where you are rooted. By rooted I mean your thoughts, things that were spoken over your life, daily me...
For The Times That Monday's Suck
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, sis! Welcome back for another episode. Today all I want to do is drop some words of encouragement in your spirit if you are struggling with a...
Are You Falling For These 6 Ridiculous Self-Care Traps?
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey! In this episode of the show I'm sharing six sneaky ways we can end up falling for common self-care traps that slow us down or completely...
The 1 Thing You Thought Was Too Different About You Can Be The Key To Everything
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey! Have you ever felt like you were too quirky, "weird," or just didn't fit in because there was something about you that stood out...
Do You Have An Emergency Self-Care Plan? 4 Tips To Help Create Yours This Week.
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey! Sis, do you have an emergency self-care plan in place? I'm giving you four things to think about today to help you put one in place th...
Take Action, Sis (Jesus Download Episode)
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not sure who this episode is for but I want to be obedient and release it. Take action, Sis. Also, if you are in need of self-care coaching ...
5 Ways To Invest In Yourself And Begin To Shift From "Grind" Mode
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm sharing five simple ways to invest in yourself today that will empower you to not only acknowledge your value but also help ...
Creating A Life Of Freedom Plus Starting A Business You Have A Passion For With Aai'sha Shakir-Wright Of Sugar Shak Collection
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In todays Eff The Cubicle episode I'm joined by Aai'sha Shakir-Wright, founder of Sugar Shak Collection. Aai'sha shares with us how she ...
When You Can Give But Struggle To Receive Consider These 4 Things
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm sharing 4 things for you to consider when it's hard to receive support or ask people for help. Our Sponsors:* Check out...
Things I wish I Knew Or Thought About While In My 20's and 30's
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode I'm sharing some things I've learned that I wish I could go back in time and discuss with my younger self. Are any of my t...
4 Powerful Questions To Ask Yourself When Feeling Overwhelmed With Worry
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm giving you a four question exercise you can begin using IMMEDIATELY in times of feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities and ...
Delegating In Your Business When Just Starting Out w/ Shana Campbell of Launch Your Brilliance
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You ready for another Eff The Cubicle episode? Sho nuff! Today I'm in conversation with Shana Campbell, Founder of Launch Your Brilliance. L...
One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure. WHET?!?!
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got a quick episode for you this week and it's all about how we are no longer co-signing with the popular saying "One man's trash is anoth...
Is Negative Thinking Clouding Your Clarity?
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've got a listener question this week and it's all about ways to get clear on what you want. Spoiler alert - negative thinking is not going...
Eff The Cubicle! Let's Goooo!
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey y'all! Welcome to Eff The Cubicle Fridays!! I'lll be sharing candid conversations with amazing Black women entrepreneurs plus tips you...
Chile, God Humbled Me In The Popeye's Drive Thru.
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you handle delays in your life? Are you fussy, fearful and impatient or are you able to stay patient and trust in God's timing. Here...
6 Tricks To Being More Consistent In Life
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've got a listener question for you today. Shout out to Tamia for being an awesome listener of the show and for writing to me at connect@browng...
5 Things The Tension I Carried Around Told Me
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all, I carried a ton of tension around in my body back in the day and didn't realize it. In today's episode I'm sharing exactly wh...
Hiding Your Greatness Won't Always Be An Option. Then What?
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sis, I know that it's Labor Day and all, but I'm still hitting you with an episode of the show. Have you ever run away from your greatness...
The Other Side of "Pretty Privilege" With Vlogger Oh! Stephco
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey! I'm talking with Vlogger Stephanie of Oh! Stephco about her experience as a Black woman that doesn't have "pretty privilege....
Today, We Rest!
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the day of Collective Rest! Our Sponsors:* Check out Calm: https://calm.com/BGSC* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Let ...
Are You Stealing Your Own Peace?
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey! You know the quote "If it costs your peace, it's too expensive?" Well, what if we are costing our own peace because we are in ...
Those Times I Preferred Surgery Instead Of Working
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I know I'm not the only one that would get excited about having surgery because it meant at least 4-6 weeks off of work, right? The thing is tha...
Girl, Stop Being Wishy Washy!
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laughing but so serious! Hey Sistren, today I'm having sharing a part of my growth/personal development journey. I have a habit of switching up ...
Black Women Are "Quitters"
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, Hey! Saying this off the top - There is LANGUAGE in this episode. Today I'm sharing my thoughts on how Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka were ...
If Sh*t Hits The Fan, Are You Ready w/ Pro Prepper Tifani Gilliam
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sistren, This week, I'm in conversation Tifani Gilliam, Founder of Women Surviving SHTF™. As the saying goes - If you stay ready, you ain...
What kind of rest are you in need of sis?
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sistren, Gotta quickie but goodie this week in the form of some reflection. When I say the word "rest" do you automatically think of sle...
Unlearning Harmful Mother/Daughter Narratives with Debi and Alana of Nap Fam Pt 2
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sistren, This week, I'm in conversation with Debi and Alana of Nap Fam and Goddess Reflections. They are a dynamic mother/daughter duo who n...
Unlearning Harmful Mother/Daughter Narratives with Debi and Alana of Nap Fam Pt 1
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sistren, This week, I'm in conversation with Debi and Alana of Nap Fam and Goddess Reflections. They are a dynamic mother/daughter duo who n...
The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise I Use During Panic Attacks
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sistren, Recently I made a huge decision that can potentially change the course of my life. When I tell you this decision had me shook, yall! ...
4 Truths from the Mary J Blige Doc I Need You To Hear
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey! Sistren, the MJB My Life documentary is up on Amazon Prime. You need to run, not walk, over to the TV or your nearest streaming device, pu...
The Tea On Vanlife As A Single Black Woman W/ Nomad Crystal Vanner
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey! I've got a GREAT episode for you. I'm in conversation with Nomad Crystal Vanner and she is spilling the tea on just about everythi...
Holding Space For Disbelief Kills Your Vision
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Solo episode today! I recently experienced a woman walking completely and boldly in her vision and it was a sight to see. I've been telling my...
Should Everyone Have Access To You? Embracing Who You Are As Well As Communicating Boundaries w/ Therapist Hazel Walker
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm speaking today with licensed marriage and family therapist Hazel Walker of It's AParently Time about being yourself, the importance of det...
Sometimes The Right Decisions Take Time To Work
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a time where we can have orders Amazon Primed within 24 hours (or less) it's no surprise that having to wait more than a few days through a tou...
Cash Is Not The Only Way We Can Be Wealthy
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"National Be A Millionaire Day" was a few days ago and it got me to thinking about what being a millionaire would mean as well as the fact tha...
5 Ways To Honor Your Mental Health
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and so I wanted to support you by sharing ways that I've been able to honor and be mindful of my mental healt...
Faith, Using Your Voice and "Think Weeks" with Dr. Omolara
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am speaking with physician and success strategist Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo, creator of Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood. In this juicy episod...
2 Things I'm Doing To Get My Pre-Covid Body Back
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've gained a few pounds in the last year or two, hear me when I say you aren't alone. Lockdown, stress and working from home got me ca...
Was the Derek Chauvin verdict really a victory?
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've been slowly simmering on borderline rage for the last few weeks off and on. In today's episode I'm sharing MY thoughts and feelings...
Doing things for fun and joy instead vs "perfect" or monetized.
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new episodeOur Sponsors:* Check out Calm: https://calm.com/BGSC* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Let your rent work for you! Che...
Self-Care Looks Like Saying "No" Without Guilt When Your Job Wants You To Travel Or Do After-Hours Events
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been shamed or guilted into attending potlucks, after-hours events or traveling for your job? I was for quite some time until I took...
Changing your mindset to encourage more awareness and abundance Pt 1
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I received a community question from a young woman asking how she could change her mindset to encourage more awareness, faith and access to abundance ...
Identifying Trauma and How it Affects Our Relationships With Kobe Campbell
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm speaking with Christian Counselor and Speaker Kobe Campbell about trauma. What you are listening to is a portion of a conver...
The ABC's of what I am through Christ
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to forget who you are, or who you are being led to be, when you feel stuck in a place of being overwhelmed and depleted. That's ho...
Village Vibe: I Got Used To Living With My Struggle
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Beautiful Black Woman!! In this episode of the podcast I'm sharing a letter I received from the community and my thoughts about staying comfor...
7 Ways That God Loves Us That We Can Use For Self-Care
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, sis! I've gotten questions on occasion asking "How do I start loving myself or showing up for myself?" In this episode I'm goin...
Boundaries on the Job and Making Career Changes with Lawyer Toya Gavin
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sis, if you are working at a job that no longer serves you, hear me when I say you are not stuck. If you are afraid to set up healthy boundaries in ...
Grace For When You Are Doing Your Best
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey hey! Ever been hard on yourself about how you haven't done enough or things didn't work out the way you wanted them to but you tried your ...
In 2021 we aren't undervaluing ourselves anymore
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Brown Girl in Bloom, This episode is all about how we are no longer undervaluing ourselves and instead are going to be intentional about buildin...
5 Things You Can Do TODAY To Boost Your Self-Care w/ Katara McCarty
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey! A few weeks ago I hosted a Brown Girl Self-Care LIVE session on Zoom along with my guest, Katara McCarty. Katara is the creator of the E...
When Black women have trouble receiving kindness
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Accepting kindness in the form of help, compliments and gifts is not only a celebration of you it's also an act of resistance. I recently experien...
4 Areas I'm Leveling Up in 2021
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2020 was about survival for me. I quit my "good paying job" September 27, 2019 and, instead of finding a new job, Covid hit in January or Fe...
4 Powerful Shifts To Help You Get More Out Of 2021
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year!! During a period of reflection at the end of last year I came to the conclusion that I wanted to be super intentional about doing wh...
Let's Talk About Natural Hair!
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about natural hair! Recently Brown Girl Self-Care hosted a free community chat on Zoom where myself and guest Robin Butler (Coil...
Trust The Process (Even When You Almost Burn Down Your Kitchen Table)
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's funny how God will teach you a lesson in the midst of chaos. Recently I got a good reminder that success is still possible even when we can...
Are you really ready for that big dream you've been asking for?
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brown Girl Society started day one of the "Believing Bigger" journal on 12/13. One thought I had for the ladies that I'll share with you...
Uncovering Your Focus Word for 2021
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 is winding down which means now is the perfect time to figure out what your "focus word" for 2021 will be. Not sure how to decide? In...
Learning How to be More Resilient (pt 2)
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode on resilience I share a super cringe worthing, embarrassing story that triggered my inner critic plus my process for moving thro...
Learning how to be more resilient: Pt 1 (Anger)
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How resilient are you in the face of challenges and upsets? When I was younger, I really struggled with being able to bounce back in a healthy way b...
4 Tips For Getting Into Alignment With God's Vision For Your Life
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bre is giving you 4 ways to begin inviting more clarity into your life so that you can get into alignment with God's vision and pu...
What You Water, Grows.
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I take a few minutes to talk about the election (YAY!!!) and how it was allowing me to get sidetracked by trolls and nonsense. I cam...
Honor Your Greatness + 3 Journal Prompts
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's not hard to notice greatness in others but when it comes to ourselves, we draw a blank. In this episode Bre talks about honoring our greatn...
Leave Trash in the Trash!
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bloomies, why do we go back to the "trash" of old relationships and habits that no longer serve us? It's because we are getting somethin...
Self-Care Looks Like Setting Boundaries With Our Kids
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, Bloomie! Quick episode today where I share some of MY personal experiences around raising a child as a single parent. I'd often put my need...
My Spirit Said "Let Down Your Guard"
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Brown Girl in Bloom, I'm sharing a journal entry that I'm hope will allow you to take a look at who you are when times are tough and also, ...
Colon Cancer in the Black Community
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have Dr. Gina Charles on the show. Dr. Charles (aka Dr. G) is a board certified Family Medicine Physician, Entrepreneur and Wellness Expert ...
What can you do if you aren't being valued?
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I was re-reading portions of "When they call you a terrorist" by Patrisse Cullors recently and a question jumped out that made me pause. The...
Abundance isn't just about money
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for catching this episode! Today I'm talking more about abundance and also how scarcity thinking will have you clinging to things you nee...
Ask yourself each morning - "What can I fail at today?"
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for some Monday motivation? On todays episode Bre shares a question she's been asking herself each morning that helps her get unstuck, stop ...
Black girls cry
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Beautiful Brown Girl, In this episode of the podcast I'm peeling back a little bit of my layers on what it means for me to express my emotions...
Monday Meditation - I am Healthy
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is your soul in need of more affirmations to help you get through the next month? Don't worry because I got you! Take 20 minutes, get comforta...
The "4 rooms" and creating a vision for your life
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey!!! Today I'm sharing about how our spiritual, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing makes up the "rooms in our body" and a...
Grind Culture + Black Women
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about "grind culture." Surprisingly, though most relate it to jobs employment, for Black women it also applies to...
You are NOT your mistakes!
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey! If you are allowing your mistakes to hold you back I need you to listen to todays episode so that I can give you a good word. I'll be ...
Monday Meditation - I am Blooming
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Beautiful Brown Girl! Let's hit the "PAUSE" button and make space to be still and center our self-care. I hope that you enjoy this m...
Life and Healing After Dating A Narcissist
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever dated someone with narcissistic characteristics? What void were you filling? Were you too embarrassed to break things off? Did you...
When Distractions = I'm Not Good Enough
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever allowed yourself to become distracted or procrastinated because you felt that you weren't smart enough or worthy enough to keep push...
I'm A Christian (Follow up to Manifesting Episode)
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I had to record this episode because there are 2 things I didn't say when I had the conversation about Dani about manifesting. I hope it gives y...
Simple 3 Step Manifesting Process with Dani Faust
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well hello Beautiful Brown Girl! I've got a special guest on the show today who is breaking down what it really means to manifest (because I was w...
Monday Meditation - I AM VALUABLE
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey beautiful brown girl! Today I'm doing something a little different on the show. AN AFFIRMATIVE MEDITATION! Yasss!!!! Allow me to pour in...
5 Best Ways To Begin Investing In Yourself
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does the thought of investing in yourself make you feel overwhelmed? Do you have strong feelings about how your life should go but you don't feel ...
When Father's Day is Hard AF
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Father's Day 2020 has come and gone and for some of us all we could do was hang on and do our best to get through it. Though the day is over, we...
White apologies, Buying Black and June Book Rec's
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Beautiful Brown Girl! You are getting a smorgasbord today. I'm checking in with you on why I'm not doing the labor of educating White pe...
Using your authentic voice
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Beautiful Brown Girl! You were taught that it's "bad" to speak up and use your voice when actually that the perfect opportunity to be ...
When Brands Are Silent, We Stop Supporting.
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Beautiful Brown Girl! When businesses and groups I've purchased from don't address the experiences Black people are having, I let them go....
1 Self-Love Exercise You Gotta Try This Week
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Beautiful Brown Girl! Why is self-love so hard? These days it's much easier to find a million things to dislike about ourselves but so hard ...
Boost Your Self-Esteem with 8 "Becoming" Takeaways
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Beautiful Brown Girl! Today I am sharing 8 major takeaways from the Netflix documentary "Becoming." Michelle Obama allowed us a peek int...