When overworking is a status symbol, many of us can get sucked into the vortex of compulsive productivity, perfectionism and self deprivation in an attempt to prove ourselves worthy as black people in the workplace. In today’s live I explore what exactly is grind culture, it’s internalised characteristics and the impact it has on our […]
Category: UNDERSTANDING RACISM (WHITE SUPREMACY)
Suicide support in the black community.
This time of year can be a very vulnerable time for many with the expectations of the holidays and being around unsafe family members. Add the recent suicide of Steven ‘Twitch’ Boss in the US, the racist abuse toward Megan and Ngosi from the royals / Jeremy Clarkson and the cost of living crisis, it […]
Sacred Sista Study Circle Selection #1: The Black Woman Millionaire.
In this session I share on one of the books selected for my next Sacred Sista Study Circle launching in October. The Black Woman Millionaire. By Dr Venus Opal Reese. Join me to explore an overview of how history is hurting your funds, what is financial therapy and how you can work with me in […]
Grieving our oppressors?
With Queen Elisabeth II now dead after her 70 year reign in the UK, how do you feel about her death and the role she played within an institution responsible for the murder and destruction of so many people around the globe? In this session I answer the question, ‘What does it actually mean to […]
YOG50: Recovery Step 1 with Rineya from My Black Experience. BONUS PODCAST!
I could not let January slip by without sharing some step one racial sobriety recovery in the first month of this year. The adapted step 1 from AA translates to us as, ‘We admitted we were powerless over the impact of racism (white supremacy), that our lives had become unmanageable.’ To break this down, I […]
What is Racial Gaslighting?
I have been feeling really angry the last couple of days and after a mammoth yoga session and some reflection I now know why. With all the stuff I am seeing about #harryandmeghan and so many white people denying racism is part of it, I thought this would help those of you that are also tired. Racial […]
How to Heal With Black Women When You Were Bullied By Them.
Many of us understand that black self hate and colorism is a huge issue in our community, but many do not understand it’s complexity and how it manifests inside our relationships. In today’s session, I answer a question from a biracial sista who wants to heal with black women, is doing the work, but finds […]
Are You Emancipated and Independent?
The 1st of August was Emancipation Day and today is the day Jamaica became Independent. Both days mark the so called ‘freedom’ of our ancestors from colonial bondage. As these dates declare our freedom on paper, many of us remain in psychological bondage because we still carry the wounds that were not healed during slavery. […]
Racism is a Spiritual Disease.
Before attending one of my recovery meetings, I found racist abuse all over it’s poster because it was a closed space for folks who identify as people of color. Keeping this boundary is an important part of keeping the space safe for members to share their truth and minimise racial codependency (code switching) if white […]
YOG32: The 7 Keys To Black Empowerment: #5 Setting Boundaries
Greetings Fam, We’re continuing our conversation to find the 7 Keys To Black Empowerment. The 5th key is all about setting boundaries. If you don’t know what does and doesn’t work for you, you make yourself vulnerable to abuse. In this session I explores the difference between social, external and internal boundaries. I also share […]