Grief will kick your ass; it has a way of sneaking up on you. Whether you are grieving a job, a person, a place, or a thing. Grief is hard. It robs you of many things, including your confidence, worth, and peace. In this episode, I will tell my story of becoming a widow, what it took from me, and how I gained it all back. Practice grace with yourself, build a community that supports you through the journey. Together, we will turn what shattered your world into a masterpiece.

In this episode of Hopefully Healing, we explore the profound impact of generational trauma on the modern Black woman. From the legacy of the “Strong Black Woman” stereotype to the ways survival patterns show up in our health, relationships, and careers, this conversation uncovers how the pain of our past continues to shape our present.

But we don’t stop there—together, we reflect on how we can shift from merely surviving to truly thriving. Through honest storytelling, reflection questions, and affirmations, this episode offers space to honor our ancestors’ resilience while choosing healing, rest, and freedom for ourselves.

✨ Because we are more than survivors—we are builders, dreamers, and healers.

In a world that glorifies hustle, exhaustion, and busyness, rest is often treated like a luxury instead of a necessity. But what if rest is the real secret to healing, clarity, and strength?

In this episode of Hopefully Healing, I dive into the overlooked power of rest and resetting—why it matters for your mind, body, and spirit, and how to start permitting yourself to pause. From breaking free of hustle culture to understanding the seven different types of rest we all need, this conversation will remind you that healing requires stillness, not just striving.

You’ll learn:

• Why rest is not laziness, but strength.
• How burnout affects your health and relationships.
• The science + spiritual side of why your body and soul crave rest.
• The seven types of rest and how to tell which one you’re missing.
• Simple, practical ways to reset—even in the middle of a busy life.
• A short guided practice to help you pause and breathe right now.

💡 Takeaway: Rest isn’t wasted time—it’s an investment in your healing.

✨ Healing when no one claps for you… It hits different. No awards. No “I’m proud of you.” Just you, showing up for yourself in silence. And that counts too.

This episode is for the ones doing the work behind closed doors. The ones setting boundaries, feeling the grief, breaking cycles, without a single person saying thank you.

You don’t need applause to prove you’re growing. You are the evidence.

🎧 New on Hopefully Healing: “Healing When The Applause is Silent”

TW: Sexual Assault Trauma. This episode is for the survivor still learning to breathe again.

You didn't make it up. You didn't ask for it. And what happened to you is not your fault.

On this week's episode of Hopefully Healing, we're talking about what it really means to live with and move through sexual assault trauma.

We cover: 💔 What trauma responses actually look like 🧠 Why survivors often blame themselves 🧘🏽‍♀️ What healing looks like—on the hard days 🫶🏾 How to support someone without retraumatizing them 💡 And how reclaiming your body, voice, and story is part of the healing.

If you're a survivor, you're not alone. This space is for you. And if you're supporting a survivor, I hope this helps you hold space with softness and strength.

🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📍 Resources + support links are in the show notes.

#HopefullyHealing #SexualAssaultAwareness #SurvivorSupport #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #PodcastEpisode #TraumaRecovery

https://rainn.org/

https://www.nsvrc.org/survivors

https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

What happens when the people who were supposed to protect and nurture you... didn’t?

In Episode 2 of Hopefully Healing, we're getting honest about the grief that comes with having living parents who are emotionally unavailable, toxic, or absent. This is the kind of loss that doesn’t come with a funeral — but it still breaks your heart.

💔 In this episode, we explore:

• The reality of grieving parents who are still alive
• Choosing distance or going no contact
• The guilt that often follows
• Finding peace and healing when the apology never comes

If you're navigating this kind of grief, you're not alone. Press play and join the conversation. It’s time to give your pain a voice.

🔗 Listen now on all major platforms #HopefullyHealing #GrievingTheLiving #FamilyWounds #HealingJourney #NoContact #InnerChildHealing

In this first episode of Hopefully Healing, I’m opening up about what it truly means to move beyond survival mode. For so long, I existed in a space where simply making it through the day felt like enough, but deep down, I knew I was meant for more. In this raw and honest conversation, I’ll share the moment I realized surviving wasn’t living, and how I started the messy, beautiful journey toward thriving. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival, this episode is for you. Let’s unpack it together, one layer at a time.