This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin welcomes Licensed Psychologist, Author, and Founder & CEO of Therapy for Black Girls, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Together, they explore the transformative power of sisterhood and community, with Dr. Joy sharing insights into the unique experiences of Black women and the vital role of friendship in mental health and healing. They discuss the loneliness epidemic, the courage in vulnerability, and the strength in asking for help, while examining the challenges of unlearning the need to appear constantly strong and self-reliant. Together they highlight ways to offer help to friends in need and encourage listeners to take risks in forming new friendships. With practical advice, Dr. Joy inspires us to foster deeper connections and build friendships that truly uplift and sustain us.
Takeaways:
- Cultural upbringing influences how women view friendships.
- The loneliness epidemic affects a significant portion of the population.
- Sisterhood allows for visibility and support among women.
- Curiosity in conversations fosters deeper connections.
- Holding space means listening without judgment.
- Intentional time for friendships is crucial for intimacy.
- Creating safe spaces allows for vulnerability.
- Asking for help is a skill that can be developed.
- Offering tangible help can be more effective than open-ended offers.
- Building new friendships requires taking risks.
- Every connection has the potential to grow into a friendship.
- Sisterhood plays a crucial role in healing and support.
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Links:
https://uta.bulkbooks.com/products/sisterhood-heals-the-transformative-power-of-healing-in-community
https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/#sister-quiz
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.
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