Out Here Tryna Survive
This podcast is a trauma-informed, hope-oriented, safe space. It is a warm hug of solidarity for Black women 35+. It is a celebration of our resilience thus far & our determination to not only survive but THRIVE. Join me, Grace Sandra, a Mama, author, advocate/activist, storyteller, for some good ole self-love shenanigans. We are braver than we believe✨
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When Tracy Ellis Ross mentioned dating younger men, she faced an immediate wave of criticism and bizarre comparisons to Shannon Sharp – a man facing multiple sexual assault allegations. This glaring double standard perfectly illustrates the misogynoir Black women face when simply discussing their dating preferences.
As a 48-year-old Black woman navigating modern dating, I deeply relate to Tracy's perspec...
That voice inside your head telling you something feels off? It might be your inner child trying to protect you from making painful mistakes. In this deeply personal episode, I share how a seemingly perfect romantic connection triggered a surprising healing journey that saved me from potential heartbreak.
After 20 years of marriage followed by dating in my 40s, I found myself experiencing an electric connecti...
What happens when you walk the opposite path of the "influencer to evangelical pipeline"? As someone who spent 16 years as a minister with a nearly-completed Master's of Divinity, my journey away from evangelicalism toward a more liberated spirituality offers a powerful counternarrative to what we often see in today's culture.
The evangelical world I inhabited taught me I was fundamentally...
Black women across America are drawing boundaries and prioritizing self-care as they "quiet quit" a country that has historically demanded their emotional labor while offering little in return. This revolutionary act of self-preservation represents a profound shift in how Black women approach their relationship with America.
• Recognizing the roots of the "strong Black woman" trope and its...
The accusations of narcissism against Meghan Markle have reached a fever pitch, but do any of them hold water? As someone who survived severe narcissistic abuse and later coached other survivors, I bring a uniquely qualified perspective to this conversation.
When researching my previous episode about Meghan's new ventures, I discovered an entire ecosystem of content dedicated to labeling her a narcissist...
When you strip away the noise surrounding Meghan Markle's Netflix show "With Love Megan," what emerges is a powerful narrative about a woman reclaiming her identity after trauma. Before becoming a royal, Meghan had a lifestyle blog and philanthropic pursuits that she was forced to abandon. Now, freed from those constraints, she's returned to her authentic creative self—and it's beautiful to wi...
Have you ever felt like life knocked you flat, leaving you to start over when everyone else seems firmly established? You're not alone in that journey of rebuilding.
At 48, I found myself making just $10,000 a year after once having a stable career, retirement savings, and a home. The crushing weight of feeling "behind" where society says I should be had me questioning my worth on the darkest d...
What if you could transform your harsh inner critic into a voice of warmth and understanding? Join me, Grace Sandra, on a heartfelt exploration of self-compassion, where I reveal the deeply personal journey that shifted my perspective from self-criticism to self-kindness. Through this episode, we unpack common misconceptions surrounding self-compassion and learn how it can be a practical, daily practice, especially fo...
Can a powerful group of women change the political landscape of a nation? In this episode, I explore how Black women have consistently been at the forefront of political activism in the United States. With the startling statistic of 92% of Black women supporting Doug Jones in Alabama, I delve into the critical role they play in pushing back against alarming executive actions. As part of our discussion, I bring to ligh...
In episode 15, I'm exploring the journey of reclaiming one's voice after experiencing trauma. Sharing my personal story of abuse, the deep-rooted effects of silence, and actionable steps to empower YOU to find your authentic selves. In this episode I'm covering...
• The silence around trauma and its impact on self-worth
• Recognizing signs of a silenced voice
• The importance of self-compassi...
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of love and pain that you just can't seem to escape? Join me, Grace Sandra, as I uncover the truth behind trauma bonds and why breaking free is so much harder than it seems. Sharing my own journey through a manipulative relationship, I reveal the addictive cycle of abuse and affection that binds victims to their abusers. This episode challenges the oversimplified na...
In today's episode we're talmout setting intentions for the entire year using just one word. I'm sharing a little bit of my tumultuous journey of the past few years & how I've gotten through it.
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Episode 11: There's a time to shed & a time to birth. Join me this week & we discuss shedding, releasing control & giving birth to new things! Thanks for joining in!
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Learning to Romanticize Yourself is a skill that needs to be learned. In today's episode we're talmbout how to embrace the present & find beauty in the imperfection of our lives. There's a bit of Love is Blind round-up (after the first set of epi's dropped) & a few of my own stories. How do you romanticize yourself?
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Codependence. I had no idea I was operating in this way for years! On today's podcast epi, I'm talmbout codependence. I'll be giving a few examples from my own life & providing a few suggestions for how you can begin to heal from #codependence & #codependentrelationships. I'm also briefly hitting on Diddy & Cassie & the much needed HipHop/Rap #MeToo Moment that's long overdue!<...
In today's episode, I'm talmbout how much healing can happen when we get in touch with and fall in love with our inner child. Thanks for being a listener! xo
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In today's episode, I'm talmout the unfortunate need to end relationships with women in our lives that have become toxic. I'm hitting a little bit on the boundary issues with KeKe & also, Jonah Hill... and the overall story of letting go. I hope this helps you feel a little less alone!
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Thanks so much for listening! In today's episode I'm talmbout all the ways we can protect ourselves from getting into a narcissistically abusive or highly toxic relationship by being who we need to be beforehand. Here's just a few of the things I wish I had knew or been about before I met my ex.
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