When Everything Feels Heavy

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Shades of Strong® | From “Strong Black Woman” to Supported Black Woman

Shirl

233 episodes

1 day ago

Welcome to Shades of Strong® — the podcast helping Black women make the shift from “Strong Black Woman” to Supported Black Woman, one conversation at a time. Through real talk, storytelling, and the Support Languages™ framework, we unpack what strength has cost us, what support really looks like, and how to stop carrying it all alone. This is your space to be seen, heard, and held — without guilt, shame, or struggle.

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When Everything Feels Heavy

Shades of Strong® | From “Strong Black Woman” to Supported Black Woman

5 minutes 58 seconds

2 months ago

When Everything Feels Heavy

The world is a lot right now. Some weeks feel heavier than others, and this has been one of those weeks. I wasn’t about to just move like nothing was happening, so I came to the mic to sit with it for a minute.
So let's pause, take a deep breath, and remind ourselves what it feels like to held.

Resources to Support You:

* Schedule a 1:1 Support Session
* Get the Guide: "You Know Your Support Language—Now What?"
* Take the Support Language Quiz. and learn how you actually receive support best.
* Get Support Right in Your Inbox: Gentle words, real-life reflection, and soft reminders every week
* Join Shades of Strong on Substack for deeper convos that don’t always make it to the mic
* Be a Guest on the Show
* www.shadesofstrong.com