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# June Allen

Yard of Greatness

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## Posts

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- [When Birthdays Hurt: Learning to Celebrate Yourself](https://juneallen.net/yog-66-when-birthdays-hurt-learning-to-celebrate-yourself/) - For so many of us, birthdays are complicated. Society says our birthday should be a day of joy, surrounded by love and celebration. But as a trauma therapist, I hear a very different story from my clients. Their birthdays are far from joyful, often filled with shame, sadness, and a deep sense of loneliness. If
- [16 Years of Recovery: Reflections on Living in the Promises](https://juneallen.net/16-years-of-recovery-reflections-on-living-in-the-promises/) - In this episode, I’m marking 16 years in recovery. Yay me!! Looking back to 2010, the person I was then had very specific ideas about what healing and racial sobriety would look like. The reality of my journey as a black person in recovery has been far more profound and wonderful than I could ever
- [Jealous Mothers, Wounded Daughters (Part 2): Healing the Mother Wound at Work](https://juneallen.net/jealous-black-mothers-wounded-daughters-part-2/) - In the previous episode, I explored how maternal jealousy can affect daughters emotionally, psychologically, and relationally. In this episode, I wanted to focus on what often goes unspoken, how these early experiences can follow us into our professional lives. Many of the therapists, coaches, healers, and wellness practitioners I work with are exceptionally skilled at
- [Jealous Black Mothers, Wounded Daughters Part 1.](https://juneallen.net/jealous-black-mothers-wounded-daughters-part-1/) - When a girl grows up being punished for shining, it often follows her into adult life. In this first of a two-part series, I explore a painful but important topic around what happens when a Black mother’s unresolved wounds are taken out on her daughter? This episode was inspired by a viral TikTok video showing
- [Are You Hiding At Work?](https://juneallen.net/are-you-hiding-at-work/) - From a trauma-informed perspective, hiding is often protective. It’s something your system learned that helps you stay safe, so rather than asking, “What’s wrong with me?” A more helpful question might be, “What is the hiding part trying to protect me from?”
- [What does safety look like in Black mother-daughter relationships?](https://juneallen.net/what-does-safety-look-like-in-black-mother-daughter-relationships/) - Explore what safety can actually look like in Black mother–daughter relationships — something many of us were never shown. For many Black women, what was modelled instead was survival: silence, strength, hypervigilance and performance. I unpack the difference between survival and true safety, and how these dynamics can shape our nervous systems, emotional expression and
- [Do I Need Therapy or Coaching?](https://juneallen.net/do-i-need-therapy-or-coaching/) - If you’ve ever wondered whether you need therapy or coaching, you’re not alone. It’s a question not talked about enough and important for anyone deeply committed to their growth but feel unsure about where to invest their time, energy, and money.
- [What your inner child needs this Mothers Day.](https://juneallen.net/what-your-inner-child-needs-this-mothers-day/) - Mother’s Day can be a beautiful celebration for many people, but for Black women who have painful, complicated, or estranged relationships with our mothers, it can also be one of the most emotionally difficult times of the year. In this episode, I talk openly about how to care for your inner children during Mother’s Day
- [How does the mother wound impact our romantic relationships?](https://juneallen.net/how-does-the-mother-wound-impact-our-romantic-relationships/) - In this deeply reflective episode, I talk about how the Black mother wound shows up in our romantic relationships. I share my personal experience and what I see working with clients over and over again: this kind of healing isn’t something you just “get over,” but a tender, lifelong commitment to compassionate care and self-parenting.
- [The Power of Silence: What Slowing Down Taught Me as a Black Woman.](https://juneallen.net/the-power-of-silence-what-slowing-down-taught-me-as-a-black-woman/) - As melanated folks, many of us were never taught to listen to our bodies, only to push through them. In this episode, I share how creating intentional space for quiet, reflection, and stillness helps us move out of survival mode and into something more spacious and honest. I talk about how silence and solitude helped
- [How to Find a Great Black Therapist.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-find-a-great-black-therapist/) - Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming for black folks, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I share guidance on how to choose a therapist who is culturally competent, values-aligned, and capable of holding racialised trauma with care. Learn how to: Clarify your therapy goals and priorities. Assess fit through research and
- [Estrangement, Oprah and the Black Family.](https://juneallen.net/estrangement-oprah-and-the-black-family/) - Last week I watched Oprah's podcast on family estrangement, which brought up a lot of difficult feelings. I thought about the complexities of estrangement from my own family and the painful experiences of my clients trying to navigate the mindfu*k of layers around this topic. So, in this weeks podcast, I respond to Oprah's session
- [How I Work With Clients.](https://juneallen.net/how-i-work-with-clients-2/) - In this session, I’m breaking down the culturally affirming, trauma-informed methods I use to work with clients. This episode is an invitation to understand what healing looks like working with me. We'll explore the process for melanated bodies, identities, and relationships, along with how liberation becomes possible when we work with all the parts of
- [Living in the Recovery Promises.](https://juneallen.net/living-in-the-recovery-promises/) - On the 2 June 2010 I started working with a sponsor in my first recovery fellowship. Multiple fellowships and steps later, I am so grateful to be here 15 years after taking that first step to share how the promises of recovery continue to create miracles in my life. It's easy to talk about the
- [Your Standing Ovation?](https://juneallen.net/your-standing-ovation/) - It never feels good to be criticised, but are you able to receive praise after a job well done? In my coaching group this week, one of my peers asked how my keynote at the Black and Asian Therapists Network conference went, and I felt myself shrink into shameful smallness. I played it down and sheepishly said
- [Are you the workplace mammy?](https://juneallen.net/are-you-the-workplace-mammy/) - Last week I saw a really cringy interview with Drew Barrymore and Vice President Kamala Harris (USA) where she was asking her to be the county’s ‘Mamula.’ It was clearly giving, ‘be the black mammy’ vibes and there were a lot of us on social media saying how tired they were of having this stereotype
- [Are you scared of being visible?](https://juneallen.net/are-you-scared-of-being-visible/) - In today's session, I want to dive compassionately into this topic as it's something I see destroying our community on so many levels. First, I feel it's important to say that the fear of being visible for melanated folks is not a personal failing but a protective strategy that has deep roots in our traumatic
- [How does slavery continue to destroy secure childhood attachment today?](https://juneallen.net/how-does-slavery-continue-to-destroy-secure-childhood-attachment-today/) - Chattel slavery kept mothers and babies in bondage for centuries, so it's important to explore how it still impacts our community today. Frederick Douglass was an iconic African American abolitionist, writer, speaker, and statesman. Born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland around 1818, he escaped in 1838 and became one of the leading voices in the fight against
- [The Power of Kitty Calm.](https://juneallen.net/the-power-of-kitty-calm/) - Ever since I was a little girl, cats have always been a great source of comfort. There’s something so settling about being around the purring and ‘biscuit’ making. When I had no safe people to turn to, my cat with the only consistent love I knew. There’ve been many times when I’ve been upset and
- [What exactly does justice for your inner child mean?](https://juneallen.net/what-exactly-does-justice-for-your-inner-child-mean/) - One of the most powerful aspects of my work is holding space for a client's inner child to emerge. It can take a while before this younger part of ourselves feels safe enough to come out from where they’ve been hiding. Sometimes I’ll need to slow them down from intellectualising and using words to cover
- [A message for mothers who want to heal the relationship with their wounded daughters.](https://juneallen.net/a-message-for-mothers-who-want-to-heal-the-relationship-with-their-daughters/) - With UK Mothers Day tomorrow, I wanted to have an honest conversation with mothers who want to repair the relationship with their adult daughters. The discussion aims to nurture understanding and empower healing by temporarily setting aside the external issues around oppression to focus on the core relationship dynamics. If you are a mother who
- [Recognizing Coping Mechanisms](https://juneallen.net/recognizing-coping-mechanisms/) - The things that kept us soothed and safe as children in dysfunctional families can block us from what we need as adults. Journaling can help us identify any recurring patterns, beliefs, and behaviours that no longer serve us. Exploring these experiences compassionately can give us clarity on how the past continues to bleed into the
- [Changing patterns?](https://juneallen.net/changing-patterns/) - The things that kept us soothed and safe as children in dysfunctional families can block us from what we need as adults. Journaling can help us identify any recurring patterns, beliefs, and behaviours that no longer serve us. Exploring these experiences compassionately can give us clarity on how the past continues to bleed into the
- [How do childhood attachment patterns impact our adult relationships?](https://juneallen.net/how-do-childhood-attachment-patterns-impact-our-adult-relationships/) - In a healthy mother and baby relationship, a secure attachment is formed when they are responsive and can provide nurturing care, protection, and emotional support. Building a secure attachment is important for: Babies' brain development. Learning to self soothe. Feeling deserving of care. Seeding self esteem. The first experience of love. Building confidence to communicate
- [If you’re hysterical, it's historical! 5 Inner child wounds you need to heal.](https://juneallen.net/if-youre-hysterical-its-historical/) - If you’re hysterical, it's historical! I first heard this phrase in recovery and it helped me explore how my past was leaking into my present. If you were hurt as a child without having a safe adult to support and soothe you, you may have buried these layers of pain to cope. If you struggle
- [Shut Your Inner Critic Up!](https://juneallen.net/shut-your-inner-critic-up/) - Journaling is a powerful tool to unpack, explore and change the relationship with your inner critic which is often in our unconscious chattin’ sh*t. Understanding the intersections of racism, oppression and gender within your family of origin or wider society is an important starting point to explore how we internalise the negative messages at a
- [What does inner child work mean for black women?](https://juneallen.net/what-does-inner-child-work-mean-for-black-women/) - If you were raised in an abusive, unsafe environment with neglectful caregivers, you would have had to adapt in some way in order to cope and survive. In this live I explore 6 maladaptive roles that children fall into to cope and also how they may still be playing out in an unhelpful way in your adult life.
- [Is your past hurting the present?](https://juneallen.net/is-your-past-hurting-the-present/) - This month's conversation in the Sacred Sista Sanctuary is about justice for your inner child. Inner child work provides an opportunity to explore how the pain of your past is hurting you today and will continue to bleed into your future without support. Journaling allows us to express and release pent-up emotions and feelings related
- ['How can I grieve the loss of someone still alive?'](https://juneallen.net/how-can-i-grieve-the-loss-of-someone-still-alive/) - One of the questions I am being asked a lot in session recently, is how clients can grieve the loss of someone still alive? If you have no contact with parents or other family members. this is a particularly complex and emotionally challenging issue that requires professional support, a support network and lots of self
- [Colourism, mixed heritage and the mother wound.](https://juneallen.net/colourism-mixed-heritage-and-the-mother-wound/) - Today's video is just a snippet of the themes I have been working with recently in session with clients of mixed heritage around colorism and the mother wound. I touch on the internalisation of racism from parent, identity confusion, racial shame and the power of mirroring as part of reclaiming the exiled melanated part.
- [5 Types of Toxic Mothers.](https://juneallen.net/5-types-of-toxic-mothers/) - I recently posted some content on social media from the black mother wound series about 5 types of toxic mothers which resonated with so many sistas. So today, I want to share a more expansive exploration about the topic to understand the abusive power dynamics that can exist within mother-daughter relationships. The more you understand,
- [What to expect at the Managing Mothers Day retreat?](https://juneallen.net/what-to-expect-at-the-managing-mothers-day-retreat/) - In this live stream I share what you can expect from attending the Managing Mother's Day retreat. The half day in-person experience aims to assist black women in navigating the complexities of Mother's Day, particularly for those with difficult relationships with their mothers. This retreat provides a safe space to address the challenges and offers
- [Weaponised Forgiveness?](https://juneallen.net/weaponised-forgiveness/) - Weaponised forgiveness for wounded daughters is a term used to describe the manipulation of forgiveness as a means to silence victims of harm, particularly daughters who have experienced maternal abuse. This concept is crucial to address as it stagnates our healing and allows the mother to maintain control over her daughter. By understanding the dynamics
- [Are you self silencing?](https://juneallen.net/are-you-self-silencing/) - Self-silencing has been coming up a lot in session with my clients this week, and many are beginning to recognise the devastating consequences of this suppression on their mental and physical health. This behaviour has often been learned as a defense mechanism to keep us safe when a relationship or social environment has proved unsafe and
- [What is the black mother wound?](https://juneallen.net/what-is-the-black-mother-wound/) - In this weeks live, we explore the concept of the "black mother wound" and it's significance in the black woman's suffering. Using an intercultural lens means breaking down this theory into three circles. The inner circle focuses on how the wound has impacted the relationship with yourself, the next circle layer will explore the relational power
- [Did the holidays bring you out of denial?](https://juneallen.net/did-the-holidays-bring-you-out-of-denial/) - Did the holidays drag you out of denial? January can be a tough time if you recently spent time with challenging family members. Any festive fantasies you had before may now be shattered by the harsh reality of the pain you're in now, feeling confused, ashamed and alone with the powerlessness of their limitations. If
- [Don't Abandon Yourself this Christmas](https://juneallen.net/dont-abandon-yourself-this-christmas/) - Self-abandonment during the holidays is driven by external expectations and internal struggles that do not include our needs. In this live stream I share some characteristics of self abandonment and how to prioritise your wellness at Christmas.
- [Sistahood and your Heart.](https://juneallen.net/sistahood-and-your-heart/) - With the next Sista Sanctuary session happening on Tuesday evening, I want to give you a sneak peep at some of the heartwork questions we'll be exploring in this live session. The theme is Unity in Sistahood and in todays live I explore 4 of the questions we'll do a deeper dive in on Tuesday... Am I giving
- [Umoja (Unity) in sistahood.](https://juneallen.net/umoja-unity-in-sistahood/) - My inspiration for today’s live was sparked from one of my favourite influencers, Candice Brathwaite. Candice’s fear and vulnerability during a dentist visit came with unexpected gentleness and care that brought her to tears. This really moved me and brought up reflections on so many of my clients exploring the impact of unmet maternal needs
- [You  Are Sacred. 🧡​](https://juneallen.net/you-are-sacred/) - I’m back feeling happy and well rested in my sacredness after a mini sabbatical and ready to serve. Today, I want to remind you that you are also sacred. Yes you! Read that again, YOU ARE SACRED! After reconnecting with clients I recognise that many might not feel this because stress and exhaustion can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. Join me today and watch
- [An Emotional Ending.](https://juneallen.net/an-emotional-ending/) - One of the things I love about being a therapist is the privilege of witnessing the transformation in my clients. Last week, it was humbling to wrap up an emotional ending to my Self Care for Success course where therapists explored their relationship to caring for themselves as the foundation for building a private practice. What
- [Autumn Self Love.](https://juneallen.net/autumn-self-love/) - With evenings drawing in with less light and cooler shades, it's also time to tweak our self love rituals to follow suit with this change in season. In today's live I share some simple self love reminders to embrace a cozy autumn.
- [How to stop sleep procrastination.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-stop-sleep-procrastination/) - Sleep procrastination is a complex issue that many us struggle with because of a lack of understanding. Join me in this live where I explore the underlying factors as the first step to addressing this compulsive behavior and transitioning to healthier sleep habits.
- [Being your sacred self.](https://juneallen.net/being-your-sacred-self/) - In a system of toxic expectations and oppression, it can be difficult for us to stay fully grounded inside our true, authentic selves. There is also the fantasy that in order to do this we must reject the parts of us that are hurt, angry and lost, so in today’s live I share how to
- [Should you join my North Star Business School? Q&A](https://juneallen.net/should-you-join-my-north-star-business-school-qa/) - If you've been on the fence about joining the North Star Business School this live stream will help you get clarity either way. Join me as I share, what makes this offering different from other program's? What values will guide the journey? What are the objectives of this coaching program? What are the program features?
- [Happy Black History Month (UK) : Saluting Our Sisters, celebrating ourselves!](https://juneallen.net/happy-black-history-month-uk-saluting-our-sisters-celebrating-ourselves/) - Black History Month is more than just a tokenistic event for white folks to acknowledge our existence; it serves as a reminder that black history is an integral part of the broader narrative and deserves recognition throughout the whole year. In today’s live stream, I dive into this years Black History Month theme, Saluting Our
- [Exploring your relationship with grind culture?](https://juneallen.net/exploring-your-relationship-with-grind-culture/) - 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
- [Spiritual Principles for Success.](https://juneallen.net/spiritual-principles-for-success/) - Including spirituality into your work and business practices can offer a deeper sense of purpose, clarity, and alignment with universal principles. This is not about aligning with any particular religion, it's more about tapping into the inner sacredness that resides within all of us. In this live, I explore the 7 African spiritual principles of Ma'at and how to apply it to thriving in
- [Is your inner child sabotaging your work/ business?](https://juneallen.net/is-your-inner-child-sabotaging-your-work-business/) - The connection between our past experiences and present-day challenges in the workplace is often underestimated. This live explores the enmeshed relationship between childhood trauma, self-worth, and our professional success, shedding light on how these early experiences can influence our behavior and choices at work and in business. The North Star Business School for wellness professionals
- [3 Things I wish I knew before going into private practice.](https://juneallen.net/3-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-going-into-private-practice/) - Hindsite can be gift that allows us to make better choices in the present. When I was a therapy student I was so anxious about what it would mean to be qualified and transition from offering peer support to running my private practice. The North Start Business School is being launched to fill a gap
- [Do you need support setting up your private practice?](https://juneallen.net/do-you-need-support-setting-up-your-private-practice/) - Once you have your qualifications, it can be hard to know where to begin in this process. When I set up my business 8 years ago I wasn’t yet qualified and didn’t have a clue what I was doing. All I know is that I was passionate about wanting to empower my community but also
- [How to manage uncertainty.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-manage-uncertainty/) - In the ever-changing journey of life, our relationship with uncertainty can have a huge impact our well-being. Whether it's in our relationships, careers and even our own bodies, our ability to adapt and manage uncertainty becomes crucial for our ability to thrive. In this live, we explore strategies for dealing with uncertainty and how to develop a healthy relationship with change.
- [Summer Reflections and the Power of Pausing.](https://juneallen.net/summer-reflections-and-the-power-of-pausing/) - It’s great to be back! In today’s live I share about my sacred summer and the importance of deeper self-care for our black bodies and pausing to create mental space for more clarity which opens our ability to make better decisions. Enjoy!
- [Summer Ease for Parents.](https://juneallen.net/summer-ease-for-parents/) - The summer holidays can be an transformative time for parents and children if we can be realistic about our emotional capacity and intentional about nurturing summer outcomes with ease. So, take a breath, pause and watch as I share some ideas to explore how to transform this sacred family time. I'll be taking a break
- [Revolutionary Kindness To Self.](https://juneallen.net/revolutionary-kindness-to-self/) - In the face of ongoing racial stress, culturally focused self care is essential for navigating the impact of these daily challenges and nurturing more self-compassion. In today's live I share practical tools on how to process your experiences and build resilience individually and collectively.
- [Consider this if you struggle with slowing down......](https://juneallen.net/consider-this-if-you-struggle-with-slowing-down/) - It took me a long time to learn the importance of slowing down and making space for myself amidst hustle culture and pressure of living inside a capitalist system. This live stream explores some things to consider if you struggle with slowing down, the reasons behind any reluctance and the transformative power of making lifestyle
- [Barrel Children Documentary Reflections.](https://juneallen.net/barrel-children-documentary-reflections/) - In this live stream I share reflections from a powerful documentary called "Barrel Children" which sheds light on the experiences of children left behind in the Caribbean during the Windrush period when their parents migrated to the UK in search of a better life. The film delves into the emotional and psychological impact on these
- [Resmaaa Menakem and Nova Reid Live in London Reflections!](https://juneallen.net/resmaaa-menakem-and-nova-reid-live-in-london-reflections/) - I've been following Resmaa's work for a number of years and am currently in a 9 month somatic abolisionism process which has been amazing. After hearing he would be visiting London for the first time, I new I had to be there. Resmaa, known for his no-nonsense approach, spoke passionately about the significance of community
- [Self deprivation V protection?](https://juneallen.net/self-deprivation-v-protection/) - You would think that everyone wants to embrace abundance but many of us are stuck in a compulsive cycle of self deprivation. In this live stream I empower you to unpack and explore this topic with the following questions: What are we trying to protect ourselves from by depriving ourselves? What fears surround being vulnerable
- [Day 30 reflections from doing 30 live streams.](https://juneallen.net/day-30-reflections-from-doing-30-live-streams/) - The 30 live streams in 30 days was a powerful experience that taught me a lot about myself personally, professionally and the power of community. Join me to hear on day 30 what I learned from this mammoth marketing experience.
- [Borrowed hope. 29/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/borrowed-hope/) - One of the things that brought me back into alignment when I felt low and wanting to quit doing my healing work was borrowed hope. Join me in this live as I explain what it meant to me and how you can use this powerful tool to stay motivated and on track.
- ['How can I learn to trust myself?' 28/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/how-can-i-learn-to-trust-myself/) - In today's live I answer a question from one of my mastermind members who wanted clarity around how she can begin to trust and understand herself. Living inside systems of oppression or being raised in an abusive or neglectful household means that many will struggle this issue. Watch, reflect and use the tools to begin
- [July Events at the Yard? 25/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/july-events-at-the-yard/) - In this live I share the tea about what we will be studying in the Sacred Sista Sanctuary Mastermind this month. The Financial Therapy topics are. 6 July: : Money, deprivation and hoarding. Are you being stingy with yourself? 13 July: Money, jealously and envy. Do you find it hard to celebrate others? 20 July:
- [A morning meditation for inner peace.  27/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/a-morning-meditation-for-inner-peace/) - In a change from all the teaching I've been doing throughout this 30 day live stream challenge, today I'm sharing a morning meditation to cultivate some inner peace and calm. Find a calm spot, light a candle and enjoy.
- [The characteristics of money trauma? 26/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/the-characteristics-of-money-trauma-26-30-live-stream-challenge/) - Someone in my online community asked what is money trauma, so in today's live I answer the question and talk about some of the characteristics and how they show up in your money behaviour.
- [Cherish your black body: Part 2. 24/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/cherish-your-black-body-part-2/) - In this live, I continue the conversation from part 1 on the importance of cherishing our black bodies and the significance of building relationships within our community. Drawing from personal experiences and observations, we will explore how our internalised oppression can impact the way we treat ourselves and others. By examining these issues, I aim
- [Cherish your black body: Part 1. 23/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/cherish-your-black-body-part-1/) - This week I had an interesting experience at a beauty salon and barbers where I gained some new incites to share with you around the relationship with have with black bodies and detachment we have as a result of oppressive systems.
- [How I built my confidence.  22/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/how-i-built-my-confidence/) - Living inside systems of oppression is a huge issue for many of us so in this live I talk about how I've built my confidence over the years both personally and professionally.
- [A message to student therapists! 21/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/a-message-to-student-therapists/) - In today's live I'm continuing the conversation about the business side of therapy by talking to student therapists. I share all the tea about how to navigate the training as a black student and the reality of how they get exploited and what to do about it.
- [Why I love being a therapist! #askjune 20/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/why-i-love-being-a-therapist/) - Following on from the previous session about the challenges in this business, today I'm talking about why I love being a therapist!
- [The Challenges of Being a Therapist. #askjune  19/ 30 live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/the-challenges-of-being-a-therapist-askjune-19-30-live-stream-challenge/) - I've had quite a few questions from people asking about the business side of being a therapist, so I'll be spending the next few days talking about being an entrepreneur. Today I'm talking about the challenges I face in doing this tender work.
- [The importance of having a sacred space. 18/30 live stream challenge. #askjune](https://juneallen.net/the-importance-of-having-a-sacred-space/) - Today's live answer's a question from one of my new clients who wanted me to share thoughts on the importance of having a sacred space and/or altar to do our inner work. There are so many reasons why this is an essential part of the process so grab a pen and paper as there are
- [The Power of Reciprocity.  17/30 live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/the-power-of-reciprocity/) - One of the reasons why so many of us are suffering is because we are in situations that are not reciprocal. We are surrounded by people and places who gorge on our energy leaving us feeling drained, resentful and untrusting. In this live I talk about the principle of reciprocity that the ancient goddess Ma’at tells
- ['I don't know what my needs are?' 16/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/i-dont-know-what-my-needs-are-16-30-live-stream-challenge/) - Many of the clients I work with are unable to say what they want because they are unclear about what they need. They often say that no one had ever asked them before so I often get blank faces and long pauses as the reality of not understanding or knowing what their needs are hit
- [The sh*t that gives me life!! 15/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/the-sht-that-give-me-life/) - The healing journey is a rocky road that also needs laughter so today, I'm sharing the Instagram accounts that give me life when things get hard! Enjoy. @candicebrathwaite @cocosarel @notkarltonbanks @blackpeoplepets @jazmynjw @ginayashere @1judilove
- [The Art of Receiving Retreat. Windrush Early bird!! £25 V £30  14/30 Live stream Challenge.](https://juneallen.net/the-art-of-receiving-retreat/) - Many of us are locked in a cycle of shame, deprivation and people pleasing as a result of unmet childhood needs. This pattern along with living inside systems of oppression makes it extremely difficult to experience joy, pleasure and abundance in our lives. In this live I talk about the half day retreat I'm hosting where
- [The impact of Windrush in therapy. #Windrush75 13/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/the-impact-of-windrush-in-therapy-windrush75/) - On this day 75 years ago, the Empire Windrush came to the UK with people from the Caribbean to help rebuild this country after the war. Many made a lot of sacrifices leaving their children back home with hope of building better life. However, the fantasy propaganda that brought them here was very different from
- [Windrush 75 Year Anniversary : Resources and questions. 12/30 Live Stream Challenge.](https://juneallen.net/windrush-75-year-anniversary-resources-and-questions-12-30-live-stream-challenge/) - Tomorrow is the 75 Year anniversary of the arrival of Empire Windrush to the UK so I've been looking for topics to share that relate to the impact of migration and how therapy can help. In looking through the various resources, I thought I would share the books that may help with this complexed topic.
- [The Power of Being Heard. 11/30 Live stream Challenge.](https://juneallen.net/the-power-of-being-heard-11-30-live-stream-challenge/) - Many or us are so used to being silenced that we don't know how to advocate for ourselves. One of the most humbling things I witness in clients is seeing them find their voice and give themselves permission to speak their truth without judgement. In this live I talk about the power of being heard
- [Making space for abundance. 10 / 30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/making-space-for-abundance/) - Many of us like the idea of receiving and abundant living but are unable to lean into it as a result of a backlog of resentment and grief that is blocking any space for goodness to enter our lives. In today's live I talk about 2 different kinds of grief and the chaos that stops
- [Black men in therapy. #happyfathersday 9/30 Live stream challenge.](https://juneallen.net/black-men-in-therapy-happyfathersday-9-30-live-stream-challenge/) - Happy Fathers Day to all all the brotha's doing their inner work and showing up in their children's lives. Although I normally focus on working with women, in todays live, I talk about how I work with black men in therapy. This session may also help black women understand some of the challenges black men
- [A peaceful fathers day for wounded daughters 8/30 live stream challenge](https://juneallen.net/a-peaceful-fathers-day-for-wounded-daughters/) - Tomorrow is Fathers Day in the UK so in this live I share tools and reflections for wounded daughters to manage and prioritise your wellbeing.
- ['Why is it so hard for black women to receive?' 7/30 Live Stream Challenge.](https://juneallen.net/why-is-it-so-hard-for-black-women-to-receive-7-30-live-stream-challenge/) - In last nights financial therapy session in the Sacred Sista Sanctuary, there were a lot of powerful incites about the link between shame, unworthiness and our money behaviour. It's never really about the money, but the patterns of inherited behaviour and traumatic defenses that keep us bound in deprivation and self sabotage. Join me in
- [6/30 A Message for Daddyless Daughters. #fathersday](https://juneallen.net/a-message-for-daddyless-daughters-fathersday/) - With fathers day around the corner in the UK, I'm using the next couple of live streams to talk about issues that speak to the challenges around fathers day. Today, I have three reflections for daddyless daughters to explore the relationship with their dad and fathers day.
- [How 12 Step Recovery Saved My Life. 5/30 Anniversary Live Streams.](https://juneallen.net/how-12-step-recovery-saved-my-life-5-30-anniversary-live-streams/) - Today's live a very vulnerable one for me as I share how being in 12 step recovery saved my life. It's been a while since I shared my story at this level so I hope it inspires you to keep going! You might need some tissues for this one!!!
- [Understanding your fear of visibility. 4/30 Anniversary Live Streams](https://juneallen.net/understanding-your-fear-of-visibility-4-30-anniversary-live-streams/) - I often see people struggling with being visible from being terrified of putting themselves out on social as a business or not putting their camera's on in recovery meetings. This often feeds the shame we may have about ourselves and keeps us trapped in cycle of hiding, self hatred and chronic deprivation. Join me in
- [Keep the promises to yourself : 3/30 Anniversary live streams.](https://juneallen.net/keep-the-promises-to-yourself-3-30-anniversary-live-streams/) - Sometimes we create a lot of suffering for ourselves by not keeping the promises we make for ourselves. Join me as I break down the the importance of making sure you stay on top of your list. View this post on Instagram A post shared by June Allen | Racial Trauma Therapist. (@yardofgreatness)
- [Happy Anniversary!!! 1/30 Anniversary Live Streams.](https://juneallen.net/happy-anniversary/) - Last weekend it was a couple of important anniversaries! 8 years for Yard of Greatness and 13 years sober in recovery! To celebrate I'll be doing 30 days of live streams to share how I did it, self love tips and hacks, encouragement and anything else that is on my heart! At the end I
- [Make time to feel. 2/30 Anniversary Live Streams](https://juneallen.net/make-time-to-feel/) - The healing journey is not just about visiting spa's and talking about our issues, it also involves making time to get clear on difficult choices, having hard conversations, listening to our bodies and expanding our awareness at every level. Join me while I discuss the importance of making time to feel. View this post
- [What is black body psychology?](https://juneallen.net/what-is-black-body-psychology/) - Body psychology provides a framework for exploring how systems of oppression impact the relationship we have with our bodies. How we feel about ourselves in addition to the daily stress of living under the system can manifest in the body as stress, tension, and physical pain. After reading My Grandmothers Hands By Resmaa Menakem, I'm
- [How to deal with angry people.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-deal-with-angry-people/) - In this session I continue the conversation around this months theme of anger and share three things to consider when dealing with someone who is angry. Is the anger being expressed respectfully? What comes alive in you being around their angry? Do you shut down or become defensive? Focus on what you will do in
- [Unmasking the angry black women Part 1 & 2.](https://juneallen.net/unmasking-the-angry-black-woman/) - Anger is a subject that always comes up when I'm working with clients, so here you'll find a series of video's that break down 10 different types of anger. Watch below to unpack your relationship with this complex emotion. View this post on Instagram A post shared by June Allen | Racial Trauma
- ['How do I deal with regret?' #askjune](https://juneallen.net/how-do-i-deal-with-regret/) - As human beings, it’s inevitable that we will sometimes make mistakes and sometimes, we will have regrets about the choices we’ve made. Instead of carrying the weight of regret or beating ourselves up, in today's live stream I share and expand on the following tools you can use to stop shaming yourself and move forward
- [How to be more abundant. ❤️](https://juneallen.net/how-to-be-more-abundant-❤️/) - There's always a lot of talk about abundance but not always enough conversations about how to create it. Just saying it or understanding it intellectually is not enough. In this live I share practical tools for opening your soul to more of everything you need. Receive and enjoy! View this post on Instagram
- ['Why do I feel so undeserving?' #askjune](https://juneallen.net/why-do-i-feel-so-underserving-askjune/) - After an amazing self care retreat last weekend, one of the themes that kept emerging was feeling undeserving. There was a lot of guilt about taking time and spending money on themselves so today, I'm answering the question, 'why do I feel so undeserving?' Watch the live below. View this post on Instagram
- ['What's the difference between healing and growth?'](https://juneallen.net/whats-the-difference-between-healing-and-growth/) - This question cam from one of my Insta followers yesterday so I thought I would answer it in today's live. Click below to find out the difference between healing and growth! :et me know if you have any other questions you want me to answer.
- [Spring Reset Reflections: Easter Special Offer.](https://juneallen.net/spring-reset-reflections-easter-special-offer/) - I love this time of year when the clocks change and the sun starts to emerge after the winter so I'm here today to chat about some spring reminders. There is also an Easter offer to join me and other sistas for a Half Day Racial Wellness Retreat on Saturday 15 April. Full details can
- [Happy Mothers Day?](https://juneallen.net/happy-mothers-day/) - After years of navigating the complex relationship with my mother, (and now no contact), one of the most important things I've learned in the healing process is that motherhood is not just about my relationship with her. It's about receiving maternal energy that can come from anyone who is loving and caring for your best
- [Healing the Black Mother Wound Retreat Reflections.](https://juneallen.net/healing-the-black-mother-wound-retreat-reflections/) - I am so humbled after the success of the mother wound retreat. My first in person experience since COVID. In this video I share the key takeaways and reflections from the day. If you were not able to make it and need support for Mother's Day you can still buy the workbook from my store
- [The Powerful 'Black' Sheep?](https://juneallen.net/the-powerful-black-sheep/) - In researching content for my Black Mother Wound retreat, I came across a powerful piece of writing that reframes the negative meaning of the 'black' sheep of the family. In this live stream I share my thoughts on how this position is an opportunity to reclaim your autonomy and break destructive family patterns! The Black
- [How to start healing the black mother wound.](https://juneallen.net/start-healing-the-black-mother-wound/) - Sometimes the idea of healing the black mother wound feels so overwhelming that we don't know where to begin. In this live stream I share how to begin along with my own story. To join us for the mother wound retreat go to www.motherwound.juneallen.net
- [You are lovable.](https://juneallen.net/you-are-lovable/) - You are lovable, Valentine's day or not. Whether you're in a relationship or single, today is a wonderful opportunity to review your relationship to relationships. Is today painful because you still carry the weight of unhealed relationship parts from the past? Is a parent wound keeping you stuck in a fearful, childlike, people pleasing dynamic?
- [How to deal with post Christmas blues.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-deal-with-post-christmas-blues/) - January can be a painful month of grief from unfulfilled expectations and shame from over indulging. However, instead of using the time to beat your self up, watch this session where I will share how you can approach this time with compassion and tools to avoid the come down of Christmas.
- [Suicide support in the black community.](https://juneallen.net/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
- [5 Things to leave behind in 2022](https://juneallen.net/5-things-to-leave-behind-in-2022/) - With the year coming to close, here are 5 things to consider leaving behind to make space for more abundance, prosperity and love in the new year.
- [Why do I sometimes feel worse than before I started healing?](https://juneallen.net/why-do-i-sometimes-feel-worse-than-before-i-started-healing/) - As we come out of denial in the different areas of our lives that hold pain, we experience withdrawal. This can be a tough one to work through but with more self awareness and support, you can ride these times with understanding and compassion. Today’s live came from an email I received from a sista
- [How does the mother wound show up at work?](https://juneallen.net/how-does-the-mother-wound-show-up-at-work/) - In this week's financial therapy session, we’ll be reading Dr Venus’s testimony about the violent relationship she had with her mother and the woman who saved her from the streets. Whilst the details are disturbing, this is also a powerful opportunity to explore how the black mother wound shows up in our relationship to work.
- [Ignite your inner goddess!](https://juneallen.net/ignite-your-inner-goddess/) - Today I just wanted to share some love because sometimes we just need a little encouragement. Today, I’m here to remind you why you’re a goddess! Own it!!!
- [The 5 Stages of Change.](https://juneallen.net/the-5-stages-of-change/) - An important part of the healing process is understanding the route to wholeness. Having this awareness is crucial for understanding where you are. In today’s session, I’ll break down the 5 stages of change and what support you need to get you through each one. Click here or details about the Financial Therapy Study Circle.
- [How to practice self compassion.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-practice-self-compassion/) - When things get tough we can be really hard on ourselves. The inner critic is vicious and we shame ourselves for not doing things we think we should. In this session I share where this comes from and how we can learn to give ourselves more grace and self compassion.
- ['Help, I'm Burnt Out!'](https://juneallen.net/help-im-burnt-out/) - Over the last few weeks I've heard a lot of people talking about being burnt out. Many of us are still in denial about the impact of 2 years of COVID lockdowns along with the racial fatigue that is ongoing in everyday life. In this session I share more reasons why you're burnt out and
- [5 reasons why black people lie!](https://juneallen.net/5-reasons-why-black-people-lie/) - Most of us like to think that we are honest and talk about wanting others to be honest with us. However, the reality is that many can't hold the truth about what they do to themselves or others as a consequence of not dealing with their pain. In todays session, I share 5 reasons black
- [TBS09 How To Start A People of Colour 12 Step Meeting Within Your Primary Fellowship.](https://juneallen.net/tbs09-how-to-start-a-people-of-colour-12-step-meeting-in-your-primary-fellowship/) - Whas up fam, I hope you're having a peaceful, constructive day. I am so excited about today's show because I am going to teach you how to set up your own People of Colour meeting within your respective fellowship. If you are already working a 12 step recovery program, this is an empowering opportunity to
- [TBS10: 3 Ways To Practice Revolutionary Self Compassion.](https://juneallen.net/tbs10/) - revolutionary self compassion How racism, (white supremacy) feeds our self abandonment. Racist projection Amos Wilson Under scheduling
- [TBS11: Recovery Step 2: Being Restored To Sanity By A Loving Higher Parent.](https://juneallen.net/tbs11/) - Greetings Family, I hope the day finds you well. This week, I am sharing my experience hope and tools in recovery step 2. Details include: Introducing recovery step 3. The challenge of trust. Waking up. How and where does your Higher Power shows up? Letting go of a judgmental God. Racial insanity. Are you
- [TBS12: Is Racism A Mental Illness?](https://juneallen.net/tbs12/) - An exploration of narcissism and white supremacy behaviour.
- [TBS16: Compassionate Parenting And The 3 Truths Behind Why We Still Whup Our Children.](https://juneallen.net/tbs16/) - In today's show, I share 3 reasons why we still justify beating our children. I also reveal how compassionate parenting can help us stop. Details of the show includes: Why I was scared to become a parent. How and why we disconnect from our bodies. Why we can't admit that our parents were abusive.
- [TBS17: How To Pick A Great Black Therapist.](https://juneallen.net/tbs17/) - Greetings Family, In this episode I share 7 key things to consider when looking for a great black therapist. Download your empowerment sheet below to get all the details, resources and a book list to guide you through this important decision in your healing. Be empowered. x Click here to listen to this
- [TBS20: How To Transform Your Black Pain Into Black Power](https://juneallen.net/tbs20/) - Greetings Family, In this episode, I challenge you to be honest about if you're in the pain of silence and denial or the courageous pain of change? Pain in inevitable under the system of racism white supremacy, but will you turn your black pain into black power? Be empowered! June Click here to listen to this weeks session.
- [TBS18: How To Write a Recovery Step 4 Race Inventory.](https://juneallen.net/tbs18/) - Greetings Family, Sending love and nuff blessings from the Yard! In today's show, I chat to my recovery fellows working the recovery steps with a run down on racism and step 4. I also share how to write an inventory on race. Enjoy x Click here to listen to this weeks session. Don't miss another
- [TBS19: Are You Afraid Of Being Visible?](https://juneallen.net/tbs19/) - Greetings Family, In today's episode, I explore the reason why so many of us find it so hard to show up and be visible in the world. Topics include: Black Shame Spirituality and withdrawal. The power of mirroring in black business. The right to belong. Challenging white authority in college. Be empowered! Don't miss
- [TBS15: Recovery Step 3 - Are White People Your Higher Power?](https://juneallen.net/tbs15/) - Greetings family, In this show, I explore how the image of white Jesus and the religion of white supremacy (Christianity) maintains a spiritually abusive power dynamic where white people have become our Higher Power. In 12 step recovery, step 3 is when we, 'Made the decision to turn our will and our lives over
- [TBS14: Honoring Dr Welsing's Birthday with Gus T Renegade from C.O.W.S. Radio.](https://juneallen.net/tbs14/) - Brothas and Sista's, I am so excited for you today because it's The Black Steps first interview and a legendary one at that! In this episode, I am humbled to be chatting with Gus T Renegade from C.O.W.S (Context of White Supremacy) radio show to honor the birthday of the late, great, counter racist scientist,
- [TBS13: Codependency and Detaching With Love.](https://juneallen.net/tbs13/) - In this episode, I share on the subject of codependency, which is the destructive form of self abandonment we adopt in response to living under the system of racism (white supremacy). Details of the show are as follows: What is racial codependency within the system of white supremacy? What is codependency in relationships? The
- [YOG27: The Power of Black Mindfulness with Faith Agugu.](https://juneallen.net/mindfulnesswithfaith/) - Greetings Family, With the hustle and bustle of the holidays along the juggernaut of white supremacy, it's important to be able to stay present to what is going on internally. This week, I'm happy to be sharing the podcast space with Faith Agugu. A compassionate, holistic counselor and healer who's generous with her wisdom on
- [YOG33: The 7 Keys to Black Empowerment: #6 Respect The Process.](https://juneallen.net/process/) - Greetings Fam, I can't believe we only have 2 more sessions to go! In this session we're talking about respecting the process. Healing is a commitment to loving yourself one day at a time, to realign your wholeness. There's no quick fix or motivational fluff that is going to absolve you of the responsibility of doing
- [YOG32: The 7 Keys To Black Empowerment: #5 Setting Boundaries](https://juneallen.net/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
- [YOG31: The 7 Keys to Black Empowerment: #4 Understand Your Wound.](https://juneallen.net/wound/) - Hey Fam, The conversation continues about the 7 Keys To Black Empowerment. The 4th key is to understand your wound. How do you manage your pain? Are you avoiding the responsibility of your own healing by blaming others or obsessing about the white man. This session is all about the importance of staying in your
- [YOG30: The 7 Keys to Black Empowerment: #3 Understand Racism.](https://juneallen.net/studyracism/) - Greetings Fam, Today, I'm continuing our conversation about the 7 keys to black empowerment. The 3rd key is to study our enemy. In order heal, we must understand racism. This session will teach you WHAT racism is through the work of Mr Neely Fuller, and WHY racism is here through the work of Dr Francis
- [YOG29: The 7 Keys to Black Empowerment: #2 Use Your Tools.](https://juneallen.net/tools/) - Many of us are not taught emotional literacy in our families because survival is the default way of being. Feelings are not allowed so you deny, suppress, numb out and react whenever you feel unsafe. Emotional sobriety is our ability to feel and cope with our emotions. This helps us to respond instead of reacting to
- [YOG28: The Seven Keys to Black Empowerment: #1 Truth.](https://juneallen.net/truth/) - Greetings Fam, Over the next 7 weeks, I'm excited to be sharing, 'The Seven Keys to Black Empowerment.' The actual steps and processes we need to go through in order to end white supremacy from the inside out! In this podcast episode, we're talking about the the first key which is TRUTH. If we're going to live
- [Should you join my Sacred Sista Study Circle? FAQ.](https://juneallen.net/should-you-join-my-sacred-sista-study-circle-faq/) - If you've been on the fence about whether to join the Study Circle, todays live will answer all your questions. Is it a book club? What book are you reading? Are the sessions recorded? How much is it? Why is it only for black women? Is group therapy for me? Will I need to read
- [What is money trauma and how can financial therapy help?](https://juneallen.net/what-is-money-trauma-and-how-can-financial-therapy/) - When we think about money it's often within the context of our salary and how we spend it, but are you really aware of the deeper emotional relationship we have with it as black people given our history of being bought and sold like cattle? In this session I talk about money trauma and how
- ['I Can't Afford Therapy?'](https://juneallen.net/4814-2/) - With the cost of living crisis in the UK causing so much concern, here are some ideas to think about if you’re wondering if you can still afford therapy. Click here to join the Study Circle or work with me 121.
- [The Power of Critical Thinking.](https://juneallen.net/the-power-of-critical-thinking/) - In this session I share what critical thinking is, why its an essential part of healing and how the practice can create more self confidence, awareness and acceptance. Click here for more details about how to join the study circle.
- [Sacred Sista Study Circle Selection #4:  Communion: The Female Search for Love. By bell hooks.](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-study-circle-selection-4-communion-the-female-search-for-love-by-bell-hooks/) - In this session I share the 4th book selection for my next Sacred Sista Study Circle launching in October. Communion: The Female Search for Love. By bell hooks. Join me to explore an overview of the black women’s relationship with love and femininity in this powerful text by a sista author who always brings the
- [Study Circle Selection #3 Rest is Resistance  By Tricia Hersey from The Nap Ministry.](https://juneallen.net/study-circle-selection-3-rest-is-resistance-by-tricia-hersey-from-the-nap-ministry/) - In this session I share the 3rd book selection for my next Sacred Sista Study Circle launching in October. Rest is Resistance. By Tricia Hersey AKA The Nap Bishop. Join me to explore an overview of our complex relationship with rest and how you can work with me in the study circle to embrace this
- [Sacred Sista Study Circle Selection #2:  The Body is not an Apology. The Power of Radical Self-Love. By Sonya Renee Taylor.](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-studycircle-selection-2-the-body-is-not-an-apology-the-power-of-radical-self-love-by-sonya-renee-taylor/) - In this session I share the 2nd book selected for my next Sacred Sista Study Circle launching in October. The Body is not an Apology. The Power of Radical Self-Love. By Sonya Renee Taylor. Join me to explore the relationship with our black bodies and how you can work with me in the study circle
- [Honoring Our Ancestors.](https://juneallen.net/honoring-our-ancestors/) - As the world watched the funeral of Queen Elisabeth II, I wanted to hold a space for our community to remember our ancestors and grieve what was lost as a result of the institution she stood for. Join me and fellow therapist Yvonne J Douglas for this sacred session of meditation, libation and sharing as
- [Sacred Sista Study Circle Selection #1: The Black Woman Millionaire.](https://juneallen.net/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?](https://juneallen.net/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
- [YOG34: The Seven Keys to Black Empowerment: #7 Service.](https://juneallen.net/service/) - *Trigger Warning : This podcast contains adult discussions about sexual abuse.* Greetings Family, This final key to black empowerment is all about service and it's gonna blow you away! I'm sharing the platform with Tamar Nwafor, a wife, mother and multiple business owner who fled Jamaica in 1999 from domestic violence and sexual abuse. With
- [I Passed My Therapy Training!](https://juneallen.net/i-passed-my-therapy-training/) - After 4 years of hard graft, I am pleased, exhausted and chuffed to report that I passed my training course and I'm now a qualified psychotherapist! Blap! Blap! Blap!! It's the hardest thing I've ever done (apart from becoming a parent). I have so much to share about the journey along with how I'll be
- [Should you join my RISE cultural coaching program?](https://juneallen.net/should-you-join-my-rise-cultural-coaching-program/) - Are you considering joining my RISE program but aren’t sure if you're ready? If so, you probably have questions like: How does the program work? What healing results can I expect and how quickly? What's in the program curriculum? How much is it? Watch the video to find out what to expect and the transformation
- [3 Things to consider before setting new year intentions.](https://juneallen.net/3-things-to-consider-before-setting-new-year-intentions/) - The days between Christmas and new year is often a space for reflection about the previous months and planning what’s possible going forward. Before moving forward, I always encourage pausing to explore 3 vital questions that will help to shape your new year choices.
- [6 types of racial stress and what to do about it.](https://juneallen.net/6-types-of-racial-stress-and-what-to-do-about-it/) - With the media full of more racial stress and trauma from the Armard Arbury trial, the death of Malcom X’s daughter, the Windrush scandal and Kyle Rittenhouse, it has been a very distressing week. It often feels like we can never catch a break to breathe and grieve so every so often, I’ll share a
- [Three things to do when you feel stuck.](https://juneallen.net/three-things-to-do-when-you-feel-stuck/) - No matter how long you've been on the healing path there will be times when you feel stuck and that's ok. As you peel off each layer, things will surface that require deeper exploration, thoughts and processing. This means that sometimes, you'l feel stuck. Sometimes your brain will be like, really? Are you sure you
- [The 4 black women who keep me straight when I'm strugglin'.](https://juneallen.net/the-4-black-women-who-keep-me-straight-when-im-strugglin/) - Despite all the stuff I share about taking care of yourself, I am human which means that sometimes there are days when I just feel like sh*t. With parenting, college essays and dealing with menopausal hormonal insomnia, things sometimes feel really hard. It's during these times when I lean on my powerful sacred sista squad
- [3 Ways to love on yourself this week.](https://juneallen.net/3-ways-to-love-on-your-self-this-week/) - During my weekends, I usually take some time to plan out how I'm going to nurture myself each week. That means checking in with where I am in the moment so I can decide what I need. In this session I share some gems for you to love on yourself this week too. Enjoy! P.S
- [How to enjoy the healing process.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-enjoy-the-healing-process/) - Often times, the healing process is dominated by unpacking our pain, trauma and the challenges of daily living. However, an important part of the journey is being able to enjoy your growth in the present as well as learning from the past and planning your future. In this session, I share 3 ways to enjoy
- [How black history builds confidence.](https://juneallen.net/how-black-history-builds-confidence/) - Black history month is a powerful opportunity to do a black girl magic check-in! How are you feeling about your melanin today? In this session, I share how to use our historical and contemporary giants to inspire and build confidence. Use what you discover to empower the choices you can make to stand in your
- [How being an angry black women can heal.](https://juneallen.net/how-being-an-angry-black-woman-can-heal/) - Many of us as black women have a painful relationship with anger because we don’t want to be associated with aggression and/or abuse. It’s not easy dealing with the oppressive intersection of race and gender so it makes sense why so many of us don’t know how to manage our intense rage. If used appropriately,
- [Are you the controlling one in relationships?](https://juneallen.net/are-you-the-controlling-one-in-relationships/) - One of the things I hear a lot from clients is dealing with the aftermath of being with a controlling partner or engaging with this compulsive behaviour themselves. In this session I share 5 ways controlling behaviour shows up and what's driving it. For more details about the book club go to www.join.juneallen.net
- [4 Types of controlling behaviour in relationships.](https://juneallen.net/4-types-of-controlling-behaviour-in-relationships/) - Sometimes we can be so caught up in something that we don't see what is going on right before our eyes. In this video, I share the types of behaviour you need to watch out for if you or your partner is the controlling one in the relationship and what to do about it. For
- [How to practice black mindfulness.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-practice-black-mindfulness/) - With the racist backlash from England losing the football, there is understandably a lot of intense rage and stress from our community at the treatment of these black players. Mindfulness is an important tool for processing difficult emotions but often the cultural context gets missed in the conversation. In this session, I share 5 principles
- [5 Compassionate tools for depression.](https://juneallen.net/5-compassionate-tools-for-depression/) - Having to deal with the impact of racism, sexism and difficult childhoods mean that many of us have suffered from depression at some time in our lives. We feel numb, helpless, and carry despair about any hope for the future. In this week's live I share some compassionate tools along with my experience of how
- [How to have more confidence.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-have-more-confidence/) - I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t love more confidence but are you willing to do what it takes to get it? As black women, we are constantly bombarded with messages that trigger feelings of shame and unworthiness about who we are. In this week's live I share 5 tools to help you build more confidence.
- [5 Personality types from childhood abandonment.](https://juneallen.net/5-adult-personality-types-from-childhood-abandonment/) - If you were raised in a home where caregivers were physically or emotionally absent, this will have an impact on the dynamics in your relationships. In this week’s book club we explore chapter 5 from, ‘What mama couldn’t tell us about love’ which is all about the impact of abandonment through 5 personality traits. In
- [10 Things wounded daughters struggled to learn from their mothers. Part 2.](https://juneallen.net/10-things-wounded-daughters-struggled-to-learn-from-their-mothers-part-2/) - Continuing the conversation around the wounded daughters, I share the final 5 things we struggle to learn from our mothers. for more details on the book club go to www.bookclub.juneallen.net
- ['I don’t know what my needs are?'](https://juneallen.net/i-dont-know-what-my-needs-are/) - One of the questions that clients often find difficult to answer is what they need. If we were raised in homes that were neglectful and abusive, we shut down because it wasn't safe to express our feelings or needs. As adults, this pattern can show up as numbness, anger and resentment in people pleasing relationships
- ['I'm stuck in negative thinking!'](https://juneallen.net/im-stuck-in-negative-thinking/) - Without a safe space to process, many of us have buried difficult feelings for years. Therefore, it makes sense that our negative thinking is the emotional leaking out of a difficult past. An important part of the healing process is understanding that it’s not linear. There is no golden destination and sometimes there will be
- [10 Things wounded daughters struggled to learn from their mothers. Part 1.](https://juneallen.net/mother-wound-hope-part-1/) - As a wounded daughter on the healing path, I've learned that there are so many things my mother struggled to teach me because of her own pain. In this live stream I share 5 of these struggles along with what you can do to reclaim your black womanhood with gentleness and compassion. For more details
- [Are there benefits to celibacy?](https://juneallen.net/are-there-benefits-to-celibacy/) - Oooooo Gurl, you gonna need a drink and a comfortable spot for the next hour to watch this one as the Goddesses of the Round Table spill the tea on celibacy! How long is too long? How do you define it? Is it a choice or a trauma response? Does it include self pleasure? Join
- [? Family Scripts.](https://juneallen.net/😵-family-scripts/) - Many of us are compulsively hiding from our greatness because of the unconscious scripts we internalise from our dysfunctional families. Some of mine include: I'm not allowed to be more financially prosperous. I'm not allowed to be emotionally healthier. Having my own needs is selfish. And suffering is compulsory. Until I became conscious of these
- [? Your Tears Matter.](https://juneallen.net/😢-your-tears-matter/) - There's been many times on this journey when pain has driven me into hiding. I couldn't bare to be seen. In hiding from others, I could also hide from myself. Under the system of racism, I absorbed the don't talk, don't feel, don't trust rule so the shame and vulnerability fed the compulsion to abandon myself.
- [? Tiktok Play!](https://juneallen.net/😁-tiktok-play/) - I've just started a channel on Tiktok and I'm obsessed! If you're not familiar with it, its a fun social media platform where people lip sync, create dance trends, sing and share content. It's used by alot of teens and as you can imagine my daughter is mortified LOL!! Dance came up in the Healing Circle
- [Graduation Greatness!](https://juneallen.net/graduation-greatness/) - A couple of weeks ago I was bursting with pride after hearing the graduation stories from my mastermind mentees. Since January, we've worked through my Self Love Essentials Course which empowers them to unpack their pain and build a nurturing relationship with themselves and each other. During the session we recapped each class before sharing
- [Goddesses Gone Wild!](https://juneallen.net/😜-goddesses-gone-wild/) - Last week was one of the goddess's birthday (Yvonne far left) so we gathered at her home to catch up. What ensued was a wonderful evening of food, conversation, dancing and an abundance of silliness that left us with sore jaws. What I learned from the evening is that sometimes you don't know how much you miss something until
- [Self love lane.](https://juneallen.net/self-love-lane/) - Sometimes, the stories we tell ourselves are fear based, recycled lies from dysfunction family members and internalised racist thinking. We feel unworthy of love and respect because our black bodies are so used to being the space for others to dump their shit. In healing, we learn to separate what belongs to us and what
- [How to be your own best friend.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-be-your-own-best-friend/) - Being your own best friend is something that needs to be an ongoing commitment if we are to keep well. In this session I share some simple tools to get started or refresh if you're already on the path. To join the mastermind go to www.join.juneallen.net
- [How to deal with procrastination.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-deal-with-procrastination/) - Mid January is the time that many of us often slack off around the new year promises we made to ourselves so today, I'm talking about 3 simple ways to deal with procrastination. Underneath procrastination is fear calling for compassion so ask yourself what you're afraid of and work from there. Share your fear with
- [Things to consider before setting racial wellness goals.](https://juneallen.net/things-to-consider-before-setting-racial-wellness-goals/) - Are you struggling with clarity or bringing a cultural flavor to your new year wellness commitments? Before diving into any manifesting, goal setting and vision work, it’s always good to pause and think about how the process can be kept simple and clear. These 7 reflections will help to explore your racial wellness needs with
- [3 Essential tools to help you this year.](https://juneallen.net/3-essential-tools-to-help-you-this-year/) - With the new year off the starting blocks I'm feeling a bit tentative about what's around the corner. Do you relate? This COVID mayhem is far from over so I'm keepin it in the day. Also, I'm sharing 3 essential things that helped me stay sane last year (despite all the madness) that will help
- [3 Step Trigger Repair #healinghack](https://juneallen.net/3-step-trigger-repair-healinghack/) - Even if you're not meeting up with family over the holidays, they may still be contact via zoom, phone and text etc. Therefore, its still important to be mindful about your triggers. This week I'm sharing a really simple 3 step process to help you deal with your holiday triggers. What are you feeling and
- [How I Work With Clients.](https://juneallen.net/how-i-work-with-clients/) - If you've been thinking about working with me but would like more tea on how the process work then this live stream is for you. In this session, I break down a tool I use called the triangle of awareness which explains the 3 core areas which I focus on to unpack your relationship with
- [Letting Go](https://juneallen.net/letting-go-3/) - It takes a lot more energy to hold on than it does to let go, but what does letting go actually mean? Sometimes folks repeat it like a switch you just turn off, but we both know it’s not that easy. What I’ve learned is that there are three things which help us release the
- [Can Men and Women Really be Friends?](https://juneallen.net/can-men-and-women-really-be-friends/) - Can men and women really be friends? Is it appropriate to have friends of the opposite sex when you're in a relationship? In this weeks Goddesses of the Round Table session, we share, laugh and explore the complications of this topic.
- ['How can I heal with black women when I don't trust them?'](https://juneallen.net/how-can-i-heal-with-black-women-when-i-dont-trust-them/) - One of the most common queries I get in my inbox is from sista's anxious about healing with other sista's. This is usually the result of mother wounds, colorism bullying and/or internalised racism. In this live, I share some compassionate tools to help you take the next steps to safe healing with your sista's. Click
- [Should you join the Sacred Sista Sanctuary mastermind?](https://juneallen.net/should-you-join-the-sacred-sista-sanctuary-mastermind/) - It would be easy for me to give 1000 reasons why joining the Sacred Sista Sanctuary mastermind is great, but hearing it from someone who has got so much out of it hits different. In this weeks live, I share more in depth about how the sacred space is helping so many sista's like what
- [Can't love, won't love? ?](https://juneallen.net/cant-love-wont-love-💔/) - Sometimes we tie ourselves in knots, trying to make sense of the reason why those who said they loved us couldn't follow through. Is it me? What did I do? Why can't they love me ? Sometimes we're so desperate to be loved that we think abandoning ourselves some more will bring them closer. Truth is,
- [Body Shame Clap backs ?](https://juneallen.net/body-shame-clap-backs-👀/) - Every time I get dressed, my inner critic laughs at my lockdown love handles, shaming me about what others would say if they saw me naked. When she pipes up, I say STFU and feel gratitude for the extra curves that kept me alive through this pandemic the racial stress and sadness of loosing my dad. With
- [You are not alone](https://juneallen.net/you-are-not-alone/) - Early December is often filled with the busyness of Christmas. Spending money, expectations and gatherings build an emotional crescendo before falling into the stillness at the end of the month with endless TV, left overs and reflections of the year with those we love. Sometimes, this season is a painful reminder of those we’ve lost
- [Expansion](https://juneallen.net/expansion/) - When we're raised in environments that don't allow us the space to grow, we unconsciously adapt our behaviour to suit the external demands. This can also happen in healing where tools which worked for us at one time are now blocking our expansion. Greatness requires us to not get complacent about our journey, no matter how
- [5 Signs you're ready to start the healing process.](https://juneallen.net/5-signs-that-youre-ready-to-start-the-healing-process/) - 'How do I know when I'm ready start the healing process?' Sometimes we can be so wrapped up in getting through each day that we don't recognise when it's time to start being more intentional about our healing process. If you've been in the game a while, some of these things my be your Higher
- [What is emotional safety for black women?](https://juneallen.net/what-is-emotional-safety-for-black-women/) - After quite an emotional week last week I felt so grateful for my support network who were able to hold me through the melt down. With so many of the women I work with feeling grateful for the space I hold for them to be vulnerable, I want to share my take on what is
- [Relationship  Crumbs?](https://juneallen.net/relationship-crumbs/) - When pain is a standard part of growing up, it makes sense why so many of us adapted by being need less and want less. Our care givers may say they loved us, yet failed time and time again to consider our needs. Under the system of racism, there's no room for emotional nourishment.
- [Birthday Truth.](https://juneallen.net/birthday-truth/) - Birthdays can be bitter sweet as you get older because the celebration of another year is also a reminder of the relationship losses and regret around the things that have not manifested or worked out. Last Friday was my 52 birthday and I work up with so much sadness from being in lockdown and isolated from those
- [What does, 'doing the healing work' actually mean?](https://juneallen.net/what-does-doing-the-healing-work-actually-mean/) - In this weeks live I want to talk to you about what doing the healing work actually means. We often hear the phrase thrown around on the wellness circuit, but does it actually mean in practical terms? It means telling the truth, firstly to ourselves. Asking for help in spaces that understand racism as a
- [Know Thyself.](https://juneallen.net/know-thyself/) - To know thyself is to honor our inner world. It’s falling in love with ourselves at the deepest, richest level. In homes where pain is the head of the household, knowledge is forbidden. In a system which demands our silence, intimacy is fused with abuse. With knowledge comes the wisdom of emotional sobriety and saying no brings the
- [How to deal with lockdown and election anxiety.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-deal-with-lockdown-and-election-anxiety/) - With the UK going into lockdown again today and the results of the election about to be revealed, I’m hearing a lot of you talking about anxiety. Yesterday, I caught myself in compulsive overworking mode and when I eventually crawled into bed I paused to check in with myself to get present to what was
- [The Tests of Sistahood.](https://juneallen.net/the-tests-of-sistahood/) - This session was another fire experience where the goddesses of the round table explore the challenging of sister relationships. We talk about boundaries, jealousy, how to get more support from your community and so much more. Enjoy!
- [100 Great Black Britons with Dr Angelina Osborne.](https://juneallen.net/100-great-black-britons-with-dr-angelina-osborne/) - It's Black History Month here in the UK in October and I'm thrilled to be chatting with the amazing Dr. Angelina Osborne about the badass, black British women in her new best selling book 100 Great Black Britons. Enjoy!
- [My Judi Love BBC London Chat : How to deal with regret.](https://juneallen.net/my-judi-love-bbc-london-chat-how-to-deal-with-regret/) - One Friday, I'm minding my business and someone popped into my Instagram DM's to ask if I was available to do an interview with Judi Love!!!! Yaaaassss Judi Love! I was already a huge fan of her work and her lockdown Quarentine date night had me in stiches on many a corona evening! Anyway, so
- [The 5 Principles of Rest.](https://juneallen.net/the-5-principles-of-rest/) - When we think of the topic of rest we automatically go to our sleep habits but rest is so much bigger than that. With rest at the focus in the Sacred Sista Sanctuary this month, today I share the 5 principles to get you started and keep you grounded in a solid rest practice. One
- [Addiction is a Family Disease](https://juneallen.net/addiction-family-disease/) - I’ve been a little quiet over the last few days, because it was my late brothers birthday on the 7th of September. After many years of substance abuse, he died aged 46. Many of us don’t understand addiction, and are quick to judge those who act out with drink, drugs, food, sex or any other behaviours
- [How to start healing the black mother wound.](https://juneallen.net/how-to-start-healing-the-black-mother-wound/) - Last week, hearing about Lauren Hill's daughter Selah talk about her mothers horrific abuse triggered feelings of anger and sadness. What made this situation more painful was Lauren's response with justification, deflection and self centering. As a survivor, I was also feeling a lot of gratitude for all the pain I'd worked through to break
- [Forgive Yourself.](https://juneallen.net/forgive-yourself/) - When we've been hurt by those who were supposed to take care of us, we internalise the hurt as a reflection of our unworthiness. We tell ourselves we're unlovable because the other person chose to behave in an unacceptable way. Over time, many of us become so caught up in the wounds of what was done
- [The Law of Worthiness.](https://juneallen.net/the-law-of-worthiness/) - The law of worthiness means that we can be empowered when we stop craving the dysfunctional approval of whiteness. We don't have to sell out our divine joy and melanin magic in order to feel safe. The healing process gives us permission to let go of the lies we believe about ourselves as we think,
- [Self Hate Healing Hack!](https://juneallen.net/self-hate-healing-hack/) - After years of not liking ourselves it can often be hard to set boundaries as part of our new commitment to self love. One of the things that gives me so much joy is seeing how the Sacred Sistas in the mastermind have grown from using the community to practice and share what I call 'emotional book ending.'
- [Re-framing Self Doubt.](https://juneallen.net/re-framing-self-doubt/) - #juneslovenotes Self doubt came up in the mastermind last week which can be debilitating if allowed to fester and sabotage our efforts. This is something that creeps up on me from time to time, especially when I’m trying new things so today, I want to share some reflections around how to reframe it. Under the
- ['Booty Call' Healing.](https://juneallen.net/booty-call-healing/) - #juneslovenotes Last week I wrote a post about empowering business owners to rethink their ‘booty call’ marketing. They show up when they want to sell something and expect their audience to ‘put out’ on demand. So many people identified with this lack of building any relationship but it also got me thinking about the same
- [The Mother Wound Part 2: Goddesses of The Round Table.](https://juneallen.net/the-mother-wound-part-2/) - In this second round of the mother wound discussion, we share solutions for healing: How to deal with attachment issues: Exploring language: Self Forgiveness : Heart Work and Yoga Healing tools. Mothers can you identify the old wounds being passed to your children?
- [Responding V Reacting.](https://juneallen.net/responding-v-reacting/) - #juneslovenotes One of the most powerful signs that we're on the road to wholeness is our ability to respond verses react. Reactions happen as unconscious knee jerk defenses which often rebound in our community through the shaming, 'stop being so emotional' conversation. In recovery we use the term, 'if you're hysterical, it's historical,' this means
- [Black Business Marketing 'Ted Talk'.](https://juneallen.net/black-business-marketing-ted-talk/) - Dear Black Businesses, This current climate is an amazing opportunity to serve the community if you are willing to do the work. Just to be clear although I am frustrated, I want you to win so I'm sharing this with love. For the love of Black baby Jesus please stop shaming other black folks for
- [It Takes a Village?](https://juneallen.net/it-takes-a-village/) - #juneslovenotes Last Sunday was my second guest appearance on Goddesses of the Round Table with 6 other black women. The topic was The Mother Wound which brought up some difficult, but powerful conversations. One of the sistas talked about the concept of healing through the African proverb, 'it takes a village to raise a child.' Whilst I love the idea
- [Enabling.](https://juneallen.net/enabling/) - #juneslovenotes Sometimes in order to avoid the pain of change we tolerate the dysfunctional behavior of others. We make excuses, over-give and compulsively try to fix so we feel 'safe'. This is enabling. The behaviour is rooted in the fear of abandonment and not feeling worthy. We tell the world we don't matter whilst also
- [To See and Be Seen.](https://juneallen.net/to-see-and-be-seen/) - Most mornings I try to connect with Da Plantain (my daughter's nickname) by having a family check in, but the last few days have been a bit hit and miss. Today, we focused on the feelings and needs chart I created to help with self awareness and emotional literacy. She looked through the feelings list
- [The Power of Black Sistahood](https://juneallen.net/the-power-of-black-sistahood/) - In these times of intense stress, it's easy to get trapped in compulsive problem solving. Our survival energy is ramped up so we use it's charge for intense busyness to release anxiety and feelings of powerlessness. When I began creating the mastermind, I was obsessed with making sure there was lots of rich content with tools
- [Bashment or Lovers Rock?](https://juneallen.net/bashment-or-lovers-rock/) - Happy International Reggae Day Fam! With both my parents from Jamaica, it makes sense for me to fly the flag hard for it's amazing influence on reggae culture. The first time I fell in love with reggae was hearing the soundtrack from the film The Harder they come with Jimmy Cliff and Toots and the
- [Don't throw people away?](https://juneallen.net/dont-throw-people-away/) - #juneslovenotes Many of us experience pain in our families where denial has been the super glue bonding the dysfunction. When you make the decision to do the inner work, enabling sick family patterns is no longer an option. Your shedding the mask that kept you 'safe' in honor of discovering your new, true authentic self. As
- [The Importance of Sistahood.](https://juneallen.net/the-importance-of-sistahood/) - Last Sunday I was honored to be part of a new venture called Goddesses of the Round Table. This space was held by 7 light workers, healers and therapists to talk about current issues impacting our community. In the session we talk about the importance of sistahood and related topics around the mother wound, shame,
- [It's My 10th Sobriety Birthday!10 Things I've Learned.](https://juneallen.net/its-my-10th-sobriety-birthday-heres-10-things-ive-learned/) - https://youtu.be/df0hgiZZCrI Greetings, the 2nd June is my 10 year sobriety birthday and I'm so grateful! It's been a rollercoster of pain, incite, lessons, healing and growth and I wouldn't change any of it! It's made me proud of who I am today! I this session, I'm sharing 10 lessons I've learned. Racism is an
- [TOOLS FOR BETTER LOCK DOWN SLEEP.](https://juneallen.net/tools-for-better-lock-down-sleep/) - Hey family, I hope you are well and keeping safe. I don't know about you but my sleep has been all over the place since this pandemic started so in this live stream I share the tools I use to improve my zzzzzzeddds. Bedroom: Is it messy? Do you take work in there? Make sure
- [Mindfulness in the Madness.](https://juneallen.net/mindfulness-madness-coronavirus/) - With all the insanity around the #coronavirus I wanted to take some time to practice some mindfulness. Enjoy and stay well!
- [YOG53: The Black Women is God!](https://juneallen.net/yog53-black-women-god/) - It's International Women's Day on 9th March, so I'm reminding you in this podcast how badass black women are!
- [YOG52: Life's To Short?](https://juneallen.net/yog52-lifes-short/) - 'Life's to short,' is a phrase we hear often when sickness and/or bereavement draws close. We question our mortality and reflect on the regrets and reconciliations we want to clean up in order to live our best selves with whatever time we have left. In this session June reflects on 3 layers to consider before
- [YOG51: Keep it Simple.](https://juneallen.net/yog51/) - 'Keep it simple,' is one of the classic slogans used in 12 step recovery when things get tough. In this podcast episode, June shares some tools to help you keep things super simple in the midst of overwhelm, frustration and limited time. [selz link="https://selz.co/Nk9Zo-By-" button_text="Buy it now" show_logos="true" background_color="#7959c7" text_color="#ffffff" link_color="#7959c7" chbg_color="#7959c7" chtx_color="#ffffff" type="widget" interact="modal"]
- [YOG50: Recovery Step 1 with Rineya from My Black Experience. BONUS PODCAST!](https://juneallen.net/step1-rinaya/) - 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
- [The Opposite of Trauma is Play.](https://juneallen.net/opposite-trauma-play/) - In this podcast June shares the importance of play as part of our healing, recovery process. Living under the oppressive system of racism is traumatic, and if we were raised in homes that also were chaotic, play is going to be something the can feel foreign to us because these environments will consciously and unconsciously
- [Forgiveness V Acceptance.](https://juneallen.net/forgiveness-v-acceptance/) - In this weeks live stream, June shares a beautiful example of forgiveness and what to do when the person you are trying to forgive is in denial about how they hurt you and are stuck in repeating their hurtful behavior. For more details about the offers in this session go to www.heal.juneallen.net
- [What is Racial Gaslighting?](https://juneallen.net/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
- [Gentleness.](https://juneallen.net/podcast48/) - With recovery and healing comes pain. Sometimes it hurts more than the original hurt because we now have to deal with the years of using the dysfunctional survival behaviors that helped you cope. I know it's not what you want to hear but that's the reality. I say this not to scare you but to let you know that
- [What is racial sobriety in recovery?](https://juneallen.net/racial-sobriety-recovery/) - In today's episode, June shares about racial sobriety within the context of recovery. She talks about the history, the blocks to racial sobriety and how to include it in your recovery process. For more details and tools about racial sobriety in recovery go to www.heal.juneallen.net
- [New Year, New Rock Bottom?](https://juneallen.net/new-year-new-rock-bottom/) - It's been a while since I've done a podcast but its good to be back! In this session I share about what to do when you've been in recovery a while and experience rock bottoms with each new layer of growth. I also share what's been happening in my recovery around realignment as I level
- [10 New Year Checks for Black Girl Bliss.](https://juneallen.net/10-new-year-checks/) - Happy New Year! I hope 2020 finds you well and ready for more healing, empowerment and abundance! In today's live, I share 10 important self checks to nurture your black girl bliss! Enjoy! For details about the Living in Love program got to www.love.juneallen.net
- [Holiday Series : Expectations.](https://juneallen.net/holiday-series-expectations/) - With the holidays around the corner, June shares how to manage unrealistic exceptions which risk becoming resentments. For the next 2 weeks, I'll be opening the Sista Circle space to help you get clear about your boundaries and process your feelings in safe space. This is part of the Living in Love program which you
- [Living in Love Q & A](https://juneallen.net/lilqa/) - Any Questions? Tonight I did a live Q & A to answer questions about the new 'Living in Love' program, the first class starts tomorrow at 8pm London time. Join us!
- [Building a Vision of Love](https://juneallen.net/building-vision-love/) - If you want more love in your life, you have to be intentional about building the vision and setting goals around how you want to experience it. In this session June explores how you can do this inside the Living in Love program. The first class begins on Wednesday 11 December at 8pm. For full details
- [A Peep inside the 'Living in Love' Sista Circles.](https://juneallen.net/peep-inside-living-love-sista-circles/) - After completing the last sista circle cycle, I took the feedback and tweaked it to ensure your experience over the next 12 months will be even better, more accountability, global access and more circle sessions are just a few of the things I've added. Whether you've worked with me before or new to the game,
- [20 Ways to manifest more love with the 'Living in Love' Program.](https://juneallen.net/20-ways-manifest-love-living-love-program/) - To love and be loved is a basic human need. If your childhood experience of love was disrupted by separation, abuse and internalised racism, it will be difficult to give or receive love as an adult. The most important thing to remember as you learn to love is 1. Healing it takes time 2. Love is
- [Racism, Attachment and Loneliness.](https://juneallen.net/racism-attachment-loneliness/) - Last Friday I attended a powerful conference which focused on attachment with a cultural perspective. In this live I share my thoughts on the conference. For more details on the Supporting Relationships and Families organisation go to www.serefo.org.uk
- [Love Reflections From Ghana.](https://juneallen.net/love-reflections-ghana/) - In this session, June shares her love incites from co hosting her first racial wellness retreat in Ghana.
- [The 3 Pillars of Self Confidence.](https://juneallen.net/3-pillars-self-confidence/) - I'm sure you'd love some tools to boost your self confidence right? In today's live I talk about 3 pillars to build your self esteem. For details of the events disscussed in the broadcast, go to www.heal.juneallen.net
- [How to Deal with Back To School Anxiety.](https://juneallen.net/deal-back-school-anxiety/) - If you’re a parent, many of our children have begun a new school year. My little plantain started big school last week and there has been lots of conversations around self acceptance in her new (white dominated) environment. This brought up a lot of my own stuff as I have also been the only black
- [The Freedom To Restart](https://juneallen.net/the-freedom-to-restart/) - Many of us are stuck in our perfectionism, which often means that we give up on ourselves far too quickly. We should and could ourselves with shameful thoughts and then become afraid to try again. In this session, I share the power in giving yourself the freedom to restart, no matter how many times you've
- [How To Forgive Yourself in 3 Simple Steps.](https://juneallen.net/forgive-3-simple-steps/) - Many of us spend so much time talking about forgiving others that we often forget the one that needs it most, ourselves. In this live I share 3 compassionate steps to forgiving and making amends to yourself.
- [Ready For Revenue Checklist.](https://juneallen.net/ready-revenue-checklist/) - Following on from the previous blog post, I am sharing the space again with Lashanda Henry to give you a powerful ready for revenue checklist to nurture your black business. For details about the Back to Business conference, go to www.b2b.juneallen.net
- [Building Strong Business Collaborations and Relationships.](https://juneallen.net/building-strong-business-collaborations-relationships/) - In honour of Marcus Garvey's Birthday on 17th August and his legacy, I am so excited to be sharing this live with my awesome business coach Lashanda Henry where we empower black women business owners to build stronger connections through doing the internal racial wellness healing work. To join us for the Back to Business
- [A Tree Without Roots?](https://juneallen.net/tree-without-roots/) - 'A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.' Marcus Garvey. On the 17th August was the Honorable Marcus Garvey's birthday. This grandfather of PanAfricanism mobilised millions of Africans around the world to stand in their power, build businesses and be proud of their history. In
- [Releasing Guilt](https://juneallen.net/releasing-guilt/) - Do you feel guilty about focusing on your healing process? Many of us want to feel more empowered in our lives but also fear the isolation and feelings that often accompany letting go of our old lives. In this session, I share on what's really underneath our guilt and how to release it so you
- [Reignite Joy!](https://juneallen.net/reignite-joy/) - Sometimes, we can get so caught up in the suffering that we forget the importance of nurturing joy as part of the process. This podcast episode was recorded at Womad Music festival! I'm having an absolute blast and check in to remind you how to reignite your joy!
- [Moving Beyond Survival](https://juneallen.net/podcast41/) - Welcome to podcast episode 41! Many of us are so use to surviving that we don't know what it means to thrive. Why are we willing to accept surviving as a way of life? What does it mean to let go of this deprivation? In this podcast, I talk about how recovery gave me permission
- [3 Daily Essentials for Racial Wellness.](https://juneallen.net/3-daily-essentials-racial-wellness/) - One of the most powerful things I've learned over the years is that as long as racism (white supremacy is alive), our pain will be cyclical if it is not managed on a daily basis. We need nurturing tools to help us navigate the impact of our oppression to help us stay connected to our
- [How 'Black Time' Destroys Self Esteem.](https://juneallen.net/black-time-destroys-self-esteem/) - Chronic lateness, or 'Black Time' as we call it, is something that many of us laugh about and accept as part of our culture. However, in line with what I'm teaching in the Self Love Rehab course, I believe that chronic lateness can also be a symptom of low self esteem. In this video, I
- [Surrender to Self Love](https://juneallen.net/surrender-self-love/) - When our life experience has been dominated by pain, its hard to trust others, our Higher Power, ourselves. This mistrust makes us vulnerable to the insanity of trying to control everything. Many of us are so used to suffering that it feels hard to open up to wonder of what it means to be human. In
- [African Health and Wellbeing Day with Nigel Stewart](https://juneallen.net/african-health-well-day/) - I thoroughly enjoyed this rich, cultural, playful and passionate conversation with Nigel Stewart. We talked about his early entrepreneur roots, the legacy of healing for our community, politics and negotiating whiteness. I also asked him, is it lovers rock or bashment? fried or boiled dumplin? ?? and of course we talked all about how to get the best
- [What is Self Love Rehab?](https://juneallen.net/self-love-rehab/) - We are a few days away from opening the doors to Self Love Rehab so today, I'm sharing how this course will help you build a deeper relationship with yourself and build your self confidence from the inside out. Go to www.selfloverehab.com to join.
- [Silencing Your Inner Critic.](https://juneallen.net/silencing-inner-critic/) - Today's session is all about exploring the origins of our inner critic and how we can use gentleness to build a kind, loving relationship with ourselves. There is also some beautiful affirmations at the end to take kindness with you through today and beyond.
- [I love You and I'm Listening.......](https://juneallen.net/podcast-i-love-im-listening/) - I love you and I'm listening..... Have you ever had that conversation with the wounded part of yourself? I'm really excited about today's podcast because I'm sharing some creative parts of myself that I hope you will find comforting. This episode is a mixture of poetry, affirmation and meditation. I love you and I'm listening.....
- [The One Thing You Need to Master Your Healing.](https://juneallen.net/one-thing-need-master-healing/) - Greetings Family, The Yard of Greatness podcast is back and I'm excited about sharing today's really simple empowerment seed. Sometimes we can get so caught up in trying to control everything about our healing process which often only creates more stress. In this session, I share one simple reminder that will keep you moving forward
- [Racial Sobriety Gifts.](https://juneallen.net/racial-sobriety-gifts/) - Yaasssss, I completed my first virtual conference and although I'm knackered, I learned so much! Thank you to those who participated and contributed, I could never have done this alone. Now you know how much I love my peeps, so you know I have to share some of the goodies from the conference. If you
- [Meet Faith: 7 Types of Absent Fathers.](https://juneallen.net/meet-faith-7-types-absent-fathers/) - Faith Agugu is in the building all the way from Australia! Tomorrow, she will be nurturing some sacred sista's through a process to heal from the pain of their absent fathers. In this webclass, we talk about 7 types of absent fathers.
- [5 Reasons Why Your Absent Father Can't Hear Your Pain.](https://juneallen.net/5-reasons-absent-father-cannot-hear-pain/) - With UK Fathers Day around the corner, I've seen alot posts with anxious wounded daughters feeling sad about their absent fathers. When I talk about being absent, its not just about being physically absent, but also about being emotionally absent. Today, I'm sharing 5 Reasons why your dad can't hear you. In order to empathise
- [7 Racial Sobriety Essentials.](https://juneallen.net/7-racial-sobriety-essentials/) - If you are in 12 step recovery or think you might be addicted, these 7 essentials will help you navigate the healing process in the recovery rooms as a person of colour. You need to educate yourself to understand the psychology of racism. Be honest about the impact of racism on your life. You can't
- ['How can I embrace black beauty when I’m tired of feeling ugly?'](https://juneallen.net/can-i-embrace-black-beauty-im-tired-feeling-ugly/) - It's difficult to love our blackness when we're constantly being fed that we're ugly via the system of racism. In this webclass, I break down the truths you need to explore to reclaim your body and celebrate your black femininity. Where did you learn/internalise that blackness was ugly? How was racism internalised and acted out
- [How to deal with a mother that doesn't support your happiness.](https://juneallen.net/deal-mother-doesnt-support-happiness/) - It's devastating when the women who is supposed to be cheering you on cannot. This can leave wounded daughters with shame and low self worth. In this webclass I share reasons why your mother behaves this way and then I share 5 ways to take care of yourself in this situation. Self nurturing /parenting. Be
- [How to Heal When the Village is Wounded.](https://juneallen.net/wounded-village/) - *Abuse Trigger Warning* With so much stuff in the news recently around #muterkelly a sista asks, 'It takes a village to raise a child, but how can we heal when the village is wounded?' This is an important topic because many of us get so caught up in the savagery of white supremacy, that it's hard
- [Faith : Kwanzaa Day 7](https://juneallen.net/kwanzaaday7/) - Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. Faith is defined as having complete trust in someone or something. It can also be anchored in spiritual conviction rather than proof. Under the system of racism, the unheard, recycled
- [Creativity: Kwanzaa Day 6](https://juneallen.net/creativity-kwanzaa-day-6/) - Today's principle is all about Creativity (Kuumba) : To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Creativity is the sacred expression of Ra in motion. It’s our ability to transcend ‘traditional’ ideas, expectations and patterns to create
- [Purpose (Nia) : Kwanzaa Day 5](https://juneallen.net/purpose-nia-kwanzaa-day-5/) - Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Your purpose is defined as the reason for creating, or doing something. It’s our intentional engagement with something that has deep meaning. Racism white supremacy is set up for us to
- [Cooperative Economics: Kwanzaa Day 4](https://juneallen.net/cooperative-economics-kwanzaa-day-4/) - Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. Toni Morrison tells her students, 'When you get these jobs that you have been so brilliantly trained for, just remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody
- [Collective Work and Responsibility: Kwanzaa Day 3](https://juneallen.net/collective-work-responsibility-kwanzaa-day-3/) - Collective Work and Responsibility - Ujima : To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together. To be responsible is about acknowledging your duty of care, to be accountable for a person, place or thing. Internalised racism often means that working together and looking
- [Self Determination: Kwanzaa Day 2](https://juneallen.net/self-determination-kwanzaa-day-2/) - Kwanzaa Day 2 is about Self-Determination (Kujichagulia). To define and name ourselves, as well as create and speak for ourselves. The definition of self-determination is the act of making up one's own mind about what to think or do, without outside influence. Living under the system of racism means that our thinking is often filled
- [Happy Kwanzaa Unity!](https://juneallen.net/happy-kwanzaa-unity/) - Peace and blessing family, Happy Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa is a global, week-long celebration which honours 7 cultural values. Kwanzaa means first fruits of the harvest in Swahili. This takes place from 26th December to 1st January. We celebrate one principle each day using Swahili words and end with a huge feast and gift-giving. Today is Day
- [10 Family Boundaries for Christmas Calm](https://juneallen.net/10-family-boundaries-christmas-calm/) - Only a few days left now before Christmas and if your anxiety is rising from thoughts about spending time with dysfunctional family. This simple checklist will help you make some compassionate choices about how you will spend your time. The first 5 questions are specific around your internal boundaries, getting honest about what feels OK
- [3 Core Holidays Triggers To Manage with Love.](https://juneallen.net/3-core-holidays-triggers-manage-love/) - Today, I wanna talk about 3 core triggers to watch out for during the festive season and how to manage them with self love. Manic Energy: With all the shopping, planning, child school invites and all round pressure to always be filled with goodwill for the season, this can quickly lead to anxiety and stress.
- [YOG36 A Sneek Peep Inside The Bell Hooks Book Club.](https://juneallen.net/yog36-sneek-peep-inside-bell-hooks-book-club/) - Hey, Hey Sacred Sista, If you've been on the fence about joining the circle, you're in for a treat today! I'm giving you a sneek peep inside the what, the why and the how of this blackalicious sacred space. In this podcast episode, I share the step by step process through the session and why
- [How to Heal With Black Women When You Were Bullied By Them.](https://juneallen.net/heal-black-women-bullied/) - 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
- [x3 Book Club Blessings.](https://juneallen.net/x3-book-club-blessings/) - This weekend (8th December) will be the 3rd Sacred Sista Circle Book Club where we study, 'Sista's of The Yam: Black Women and Self Recovery.' By Bell Hooks. I have to say that I've had several emotional moments being in the space where sista's felt safe enough to begin sharing their truth and finding themselves.
- [The Ultimate To Do List For Black Self Love!](https://juneallen.net/ultimate-list-black-self-love/) - Do it first - Make self love a priority. Do it slowly! Loving yourself can feel uncomfortable if you’re not used to it, so do it slowly so you can learn about yourself with presence #babystepsmatter. Do it with feeling - You can only heal through feeling your way through the healing process. Use your
- [Happy 50th Birthday To Me!](https://juneallen.net/happy-50th-birthday/) - Today is my 50th Birthday and I am so grateful to be alive, thriving and sober! I've already been in the ugly cry several times today from all the wonderful messages from friends and my Sacred Sista Mentees. I used to hate birthdays in the past because it would trigger shame about being seen, anxiety
- [You Are Not Powerless!](https://juneallen.net/you-are-not-powerless/) - With a history and culture of unheard pain, it makes sense that many of us feel a deep sense of powerlessness. We feel powerless over white supremacy, powerless over the ‘loved’ ones who hurt us, and powerless over the unmanageable impact it’s had on our lives. The result of unheard powerlessness and oppression is learned
- [Did Your Black Mother Betray You?](https://juneallen.net/black-mother-betray/) - So many sista's suffer around this topic, the guilt around sharing their truth, the backlash from family members and the impact on our ability to parent. A few days ago, I got together with one of my favorite sista's Faith Agugu to talk about it. Click below to watch the free web class. Click www.events.juneallen.net for all
- [Grounding Techniques When There is Sexual Assault in The News.](https://juneallen.net/grounding-techniques-sexual-assault-news/) - Over the last few days, the news has been saturated with 'high profile' men and sexual assault. If you're a survivor (as I am), then I'm sure you'll agree that this is very triggering and trying to go about the day as normal has not felt emotionally safe. I'm not interested in debating whether they're
- [Happy UK Black History Month!](https://juneallen.net/happy-uk-black-history-month/) - Hey Hey!! It's Black History Month in the UK and I'm using it as an opportunity to share more empoWOMBment and connect more in person with my local London Sista's. I kicked off the month with this free webclass below on the importance of engaging and celebrating our culture. I've also created a special BHM
- [Letting Go](https://juneallen.net/letting-go-2/) - Wassup September! I love the beginning of each month. It’s the Creator’s way of reminding us that’s it's OK to restart, refresh and realign the compassionate path we're travelling back home to ourselves. In September, we know autumn is all about the ground being covered in glorious shades of red and brown from trees letting
- [Happy Birthday Marcus Garvey!](https://juneallen.net/happy-birthday-marcus-garvey/) - Marcus Garvey, the grandfather of pan Africanism celebrates his birthday on the 17th August and I’m out here flying my virtual RGB flag! Whoop! Whoop! Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr. and Sarah Anne Richards gave birth to him in St Ann's Bay, Jamaica in 1887, the youngest of 11 children. The principles of Garveyism were
- [Fill Your Cup](https://juneallen.net/fill-your-cup/) - Today's #sundayserenity, Many of us are dry vessels desperately waiting, hoping and pleading with unavailable loved ones to fill us up. We share our pain, our emptiness and struggle hoping their response will make us feel worthy, whole and nourished. This painful yearning cycle means our happiness always remains in the hands of others. Unchecked, our unmet
- [What does self love feel like?](https://juneallen.net/self-love/) - How many times do you hear how important it is to love yourself? Do you know how to love yourself and what it feels like? In today’s Sunday serenity, I share simple ways to love yourself along with my experience of what it feels like. In honoring Marcus Garvey’s Birthday this week, I also talk
- [Do Your Children Trigger You?](https://juneallen.net/do-your-children-trigger-you/) - Do you light up when your child/ren come into the room or do you often feel irritated? Every time the summer break arrives, I hear alot of parents struggling with spending so much extra time with their child/ren. Is this you? #Nojudgement For years I secretly dreaded the summer because I knew I’d be confronted with parenting
- [Are You Emancipated and Independent?](https://juneallen.net/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.](https://juneallen.net/racism-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
- [Courage](https://juneallen.net/courage/) - Courage builds character. It’s a revolutionary love that drives our actions through fear. Courage comes from the Latin word cor which means heart, and doing the heartwork is what seeds miracles. With a legacy where pain is fused with identity, healing is damn, hard work. We need the courage to face ourselves, to ask for
- [The Power of Solitude](https://juneallen.net/solitude/) - In a world that rewards the hustle, many feel that solitude is wasted time. As superwomen, we werk our capes and ram each ‘should’ and ‘have to,’ in what little, precious time our days will bare. Solitude honours the truth. It lifts the veil on how we feel about ourselves when no one's watching. She
- [Sunday Serenity: Superpower Sobriety](https://juneallen.net/superpower-sobriety/) - Racial Sobriety is the superpower that rebuilds our lives from the inside out. Our experience is filtered through the lens of self compassionate, instead of endless bleeding from the wounds of chronic black shame. Addiction is not just about the drink and drugs, it’s any compulsive behavior that allows us to escape the pain of
- [Black Women's Well-Being Event with Naomi Davidson.](https://juneallen.net/naomi-davidson/) - Greetings and thanks for taking the time to hang out with me. Today, I'm chatting to Naomi Davidson who is a well-being consultant and she's all about empowering Sista's. She got in touch as a result of the series I did on wounded daughters to ask if I would be on the panel for her event (
- [Sobriety Birthday Gratitude.](https://juneallen.net/sobriety-birthday-gratitude/) - Greetings Family! I’m so excited to share with you that this week is my sobriety birthday! I’m 8 years sober! Yaaasss! It’s not been an easy road, but I am soooo grateful for the growth and to no longer be drowning in unmanageable insanity! #justfortoday ‘The goal of racial sobriety is to love yourself so
- [The Drift](https://juneallen.net/thedrift/) - The drift happens when we don’t have a vision for our lives. We go from one day to the next reacting to what’s required of us in each moment. Under white supremacy, we feel powerless over the oppression and lose site of who we are. Our core sacredness gets buried under the rubble of relantless
- [Empowerment Seeds](https://juneallen.net/empowerment-seeds/) - Most of us want to heal from the impact of racism. We want the confidence, relationships and racial sobriety that blooms on the road to wholeness. Trouble is, many of us may not get this. Not because we don’t deserve it, but because we don’t want to respect the process. We're trying to walk the path on
- [Unconditional Self Love.](https://juneallen.net/unconditional-self-love/) - Peace and blessings Family, Many of us were raised in homes where love is a bartering system. We only experience an emotional connection when our behavior serves the needs of our parents. This is mirrored under the system of racism where we’re only ‘accepted’ when we embrace the assimilation of whiteness, staying silent about our oppression
- [Happy Birthday Dr Francis Cress Welsing!](https://juneallen.net/happy-birthday-dr-francis-cress-welsing/) - Today is the wonderful Dr Welsing's Birthday so I had to give her an ancestral high 5. What better way to honor her than to replay the wonderful interview I did last year to honor her with Gus T Renegade from Cows Radio Show. Listen up and Be empowered!
- [10 Reasons To NOT Join The Wounded Daughters Mastermind?](https://juneallen.net/reasons/) - Hey Fam, Not long now before the cart closes for the mastermind. I've had a lot of sista's in my inbox so I know you really want this but I also know many of you are still scared to commit. There's something blocking you from taking the action you need to heal. The concept of
- [Mothers Day Tools for Wounded Black Daughters (Facebook Live)](https://juneallen.net/mothers-day-tools-wounded-black-daughters-facebook-live/)
- [Letting Go](https://juneallen.net/letting-go/) - One of the hardest things about the healing process is letting go of control. Many of us have experienced so much pain, that our lives have become a compulsive mission to control everything around us so that we feel safe. We’re desperate to feel secure because our wiring has been all chaos, unpredictability and mistrust. Staying
- [Self - Intimacy](https://juneallen.net/self-intimacy/) - Recycled racial pain means that intimacy is often confused with self abandonment, smothering and chronic care taking. You co-dependently cram your emotional space with the needs of others in order to belong, connect and feel ‘loved.’ When this becomes a default pattern in your life, being seen then becomes a painful trigger for shame and
- [Great Trigger Hack For Wounded Daughters!](https://juneallen.net/trigger-hack/) - Dealing with an abusive mother can be a never ending trigger fest. Check out this simple hack to keep you balanced and in control.
- [Self Compassion](https://juneallen.net/selfcompassion/) - One of the characteristics of being out of alignment, is when we lose touch with our humanity. With the endless demands of life and the exhaustion of living under white supremacy, we're numb to our own basic needs. The result is that we become trapped in the doing instead of staying present in the being. As black women, we're
- [Recovery Step 2 Reflections](https://juneallen.net/recovery-step-2-reflections/) - Step 2: Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Many of us have lost hope under the oppressive grind of white supremacy. You don't trust anyone who looks like you because of the recycled family trauma. You also don't trust white people because they consciously and unconsciously act
- [When is the right time to start your healing?](https://juneallen.net/going-right-time/) - 'The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any. - Alice Walker. We're already at the end of January and hopefully, happy holidays have faded into the distance. However, if you're still seething from the savage reminder of the pain still being recycled around you, how long are you willing to
- [Are You Scared of Becoming Your Mother?](https://juneallen.net/woundeddaughetrs/) - 'A wounded daughters acceptance of her mother's inability to love requires willingness and courage. Willingness to accept the truth about her mothers limitations and courage to change the way she responds without self blame.' This quote is an exert from a series of empowerment training's I'm writing to honor the wounded daughters of abusive black mothers. We cannot
- [Recovery Step 1 Reflections.](https://juneallen.net/recovery-step-1/) - It's one thing to know that we live under the system of racism, and another to consciously feel it's devastating impact on our lives. White fear of genetic annihilation has made us prisoners of war inside our black skin. The longer we swallow our oppression, the more unmanageable our lives have become. When we affirm the
- [How to Maintain Hope](https://juneallen.net/maintainhope/) - Greetings Family, How do you maintain a sense of hope inside the insanity of racism (white supremacy) ? Today, I share about the power of hope when we're willing to go to any lengths to heal. The episode includes. The hope formula The joy of blackness Lovin' on our melanin magic. Let it begin with
- [Need a Safe Black Healing Space?](https://juneallen.net/need-a-safe-black-healing-space/) - Hey Fam, After publishing the recent podcast about loosing my brother to addiction, I received some powerful responses about how it moved and motivated you to get sober. There was also talk of struggles with experiencing racism in the recovery rooms. With December and the holidays upon us, it's also a very triggering time for
- [YOG26:10 Ways to Manage Black Pain](https://juneallen.net/10-ways-to-manage-black-pain/) - Greetings Family, The reason why so many of us struggle under the system of white supremacy, is because we don't understand our pain or what to do with it. When we're triggered by all the racist aggression, we deny, avoid and stuff down the emotions in order to cope with the abuse and feelings of
- [New Yard of Greatness Shirts!](https://juneallen.net/new-yard-of-greatness-shirts/) - Click here to purchase your shirt.
- [YOG23: Addiction, Pain and Recovery Solutions.](https://juneallen.net/david/) - Greetings Fam, Yesterday, was the anniversary of my brothers death. After many years of using drugs and alcohol, his body gave up on 6 November 2012. He was 46 years old. In today's podcast, I share how the impact of his death keeps me committed to SLAYING in recovery and serving my community. How do you define addiction?
- [YOG25: 15 Reasons Why Black Self Love is Important.](https://juneallen.net/blackselflove/) - Greetings Family, I'm so happy to be hearing a lot more Sista's talking about practicing black self love. It means that a lot more of us are being vocal about our vulnerabilities, and the need to take better care of ourselves. I don't want the concept of self care to just become the latest buzz
- [YOG24: Wanna Peep Inside the Free Black Self Love Challenge?](https://juneallen.net/blackselflovepeep/) - Greetings, I have a FREE challenge that teaches you how to start living your blackalicious life called, '7 Days of Revolutionary Black Self Love' As a result of the great feedback I've had from my empowerment community, I'm giving you a sneek peek inside each day of the course! Yaaasss. I teach about defining black
- [YOG21: Are You Addicted To Misery?](https://juneallen.net/misery/) - Greetings Family, Has pain become your only friend? Is there a deeper pay off for holding onto your pain and drama? How does this enable own oppression as a community? In today's episode, I explore how pain and childhood chaos can create a 'comfortable,' addictive cycle of more pain and chaos. I also share about
- [YOG22: Black History Month, Men and Self Love with Kehryse Johnson.](https://juneallen.net/bhmuk/) - It's the last few days of Black History Month in the UK and I've saved the best for last! Today, I dive deep into discussion with Kehryse Johnson, beauty editor of Glam Africa magazine. We chat about Black history at the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, racism in the beauty industry, black men, feminism
- [Finding The Courage To Change](https://juneallen.net/finding-the-courage-to-change/) - Greetings Family, Imagine 25 years from now...... Do you want the next generation to still be struggling with self hate and white supremacy? Will you be the armchair activist only expressing keyboard outrage? I know you don't want that. You want to live in a world which honors your culture, accepts you for who you
- [The Reason Meditation is Hard.](https://juneallen.net/the-reason-meditation-is-hard/) - Greetings Fam, During a wonderful time camping out in nature, it was great to slow down and reflect on where I am and how I can continue to serve you on your journey. Although the rest was well needed, I also noticed how hard it was to wind down and meditate. Today's episode reveals the lessons inside
- [The What, Why and How to Crush Racism (White Supremacy)](https://juneallen.net/whatwhyhow/) - Greetings family and welcome to Yard TV! I've done quiet a few podcasts since January this year , (and will continue to do so) but I'm excited to also now be bringing you some video. In this episode, I break down the... What is racism? Why is it here? and how to crush it! If you
- [What is Racial Intimacy?](https://juneallen.net/faqracialintimacy/) - Greetings Family, I hope you are having an amazing, constructive week! Today's topic in the FAQ series is at the core of what it really means to love ourselves, and each other. Understanding and embracing racial intimacy, empowers us to stand in the truth of who we are without apology! Rise! Your Sista in service,
- [London Grenfell Fire and Counter Racist Parenting with C.O.W.S. Radio & Gus T Renagade](https://juneallen.net/grenfell-fire-and-counter-racist-parenting-with-c-o-w-s-radio-gus-t-renagade/) - Greetings Family, I have x2 radio shows to share with you today from my appearances on the C.O.W.S. radios show with Gus T Renegade. In this first show, we support a women who's child is experiencing racism from his classmate. The panel share constructive tools and support with some powerful suggestions for counter racist parenting. Click the
- [Are You Ready to Reclaim Your Blackness?](https://juneallen.net/drn/) - Greetings family, Its the Yard of Greatness 1st birthday this week and I am beyond excited to be sharing my first offer with you to get started on your empowerment journey. Due to the amazing support I've had from you over the year, I am offering this training to you first so get in there
- [My First Guest Blog Post](https://juneallen.net/my-first-guest-blog-post/) - Greeting family, This is a Yard of Greatness milestone! I am so humbled to have my first guest blog post published on Dr Stacey Patton's website. A feisty US journalist, who is an unapologetic advocate for black children who have experienced abuse from their parents. There is also a podcast to accompany the post which
- [Yard Inspiration](https://juneallen.net/yard-inspiration/) - Your Garden will flourish when you stop looking over the fence.
- [TBS06:Understanding Racial Pain Pt 2: Attachment And The Family](https://juneallen.net/tbs06/) - This show is quite a deep one so make yourself a herb tea, take a deep breath and have a seat. This episode is the second part of a series on 4 layers of racial pain, our internalised white supremacist, the family of origin, our community, and the external collective oppressor. Last week, the focus
- [Are you jumping into your purpose?](https://juneallen.net/are-you-ready-to-jump-into-your-purpose/) - I watched an inspiring video today by Steve Harvey where he talks about jumping into your purpose. Facing the cliff of uncertainty, but doing it anyway, trusting that the creator is the parachute to catapult you soaring into your greatness. I'm feeling well chuffed today because all the personal work I've done over the
- [Find your voice.](https://juneallen.net/find-your-voice/)
- [Simple mindfulness and sleep deprivation.](https://juneallen.net/my-simple-exercise-in-sleep-deprivation-and-mindfulness/) - With the best will in the world, sometimes things just don't always go to plan. My to-do list has completely drained me this week so it was really important to listen to myself when things felt overwhelming. In the past, my default has been to shame myself and the negative thinking would have run riot.
- [Simple Self Compassion For Entrepreneur Stress.](https://juneallen.net/simple-self-compassion-for-entrepreneurs/) - Launching my business has been THE badass chapter in my life. I felt charged expressing my creativity, and raw stepping into the vulnerability which stretched my business muscles. Despite all the excitement, nothing could have prepared me for the juggernaut of emotions and exhaustion that also came with it. The sleepless nights, the writers block, and fear of
- [The Inspirational Ali Legacy](https://juneallen.net/the-inspirational-ali-legacy/) - On the 3 June 2016, the great Muhammad Ali became an esteemed ancestor. He not only left a blaze of sporting excellence inside the boxing ring, but also a glorious legacy of truth and integrity inside the black struggle. What I adore most about ‪the Champ, was his commitment to speaking up about racial injustice
- [Do your values belong to you?](https://juneallen.net/values/) - Have you have ever just sat down and thought consciously about what really matters to you? Are you making choices in line with what feels peaceful at soul level? After writing my previous post about the power of legacy and the late Muhammad Ali, I was inspired to write this one as a springboard
- [Greatness.](https://juneallen.net/greatness/)
- [5 Loving ways to manage racial stress.](https://juneallen.net/racialtraumatools/) - In my previous post, I shared Jesse William’s powerful speech from the BET music awards, where he shared the unapologetic truth about our black pain. Many felt empowered at being acknowledged on such a public platform, and his speech along with our appreciation went viral. However like clockwork, it didn't take long for white supremacy
- [The joy of an outdoor power pause.](https://juneallen.net/outdoor-power-pause/) - With all the tragedy in recent weeks along with our daily busyness, it can often be hard to stop, reflect, and be present. Our overstimulated minds from aggressive advertising, multitasking and the illusion of needing more, constantly robs us of our inner calm and natural, spiritual place of wholeness. We belong in nature, and when
- [5 Empowering ways to connect with your child this summer.](https://juneallen.net/childsummerfun/) - Now that the school summer break is in full swing, how’s it going? Are you tired and fed up yet? I’m sure a lot of parents on social media saw the meme's flying around at the end of term showing teachers jumping for joy, and parents already counting the days till their children return to
- [Emotional wealth is my birthright. - Yard Reflections 01](https://juneallen.net/emotional-wealth/) - The true meaning of wealth has been lost under the guise of cash hustle, generational assets and shiny, big ticket trinkets. In our aggressive pursuit of wealth, we can get stuck in the fantasy that having more, means that we are more. Emotional wealth on the other hand, is a deeper level of understanding and
- [Will you support our black psychotherapy students so they can serve you?](https://juneallen.net/will-you-support-our-black-psychotherapy-students-so-they-can-serve-you/) - Hey Mindful Yardies, I hope the day finds you well? I came across this campaign recently which is really close to my heart and had to share it with you to see if you can help? Training to become a psychotherapist is an incredibly difficult path. Not only because you’re required to bare your soul
- [Alethiology - The Study of Truth. Are You Standing In Yours?](https://juneallen.net/alethiology-the-study-of-truth/) - One of the things that keeps us trapped inside our racial pain is our disconnection from the truth, our truth. Many of us like the idea of living authentically in this regard, but it's much harder to practice inside a system which aggressively demands the abandonment of our blackness. Neely Fuller Jr. and Dr Francis
- [You Folks Are So Kind :)](https://juneallen.net/you-folks-are-so-kind/) - Greetings! I hope the day finds you well. I've had some lovely messages from some of you on social media, and thought it would be nice to share them here. It's always great getting feedback because this work is not easy, and I'm always mindful to deliver my best practices with truth and tenderness. When
- [48th Birthday Joy and Secrets!](https://juneallen.net/48birthday/) - It's my birthday today!!! Yay! My blackalicious, melanoid magnificent, 48th earthday! Yes, I did say 48, and yes, I know my melanin is on fleek and I don't look my age! #mytoyboydaysareover lmao! Ok, ok, laughing aside on a serious note, I'm incredibly grateful for another colossal year of growth, opportunity, and abundance. Whilst i've
- [Need Some Counter Racist Self Care?](https://juneallen.net/need-some-counter-racist-self-care/) - Just a quick one, I had another great session tonight on the C.O.W.S. radio programme (Concept of White Supremacy) with Gus T. Renegade. This week, we talked about the global influence of Donald Trump being elected as the new president of the USA. As Trump and the juggernaut of racism continues to bulldoze its way through
- [Confused By Racial Terminology?](https://juneallen.net/confused-by-racial-terminology/) - I don’t know about y'all, but I’m confused most of the time by all the racial terminology flying around. However, what I do understand is that this confusion is also an important part of how the system of racism maintains its power. If we can't define it for ourselves, we become vulnerable to it being
- [YOG02: Navigating Boundaries, Racism and the Holidays.](https://juneallen.net/yog02/) - Greetings Mindful Yardie’s, I'm beyond excited for you today because it's our first proper Yard of Greatness podcast show! Today’s topic is about navigating boundaries, racism and the holidays. Most of us know that annoying person who drinks to much at this time of year, then thinks they can bring their fast self to you, asking
- [YOG03: 3 Ways to Nurture Your Relationships Over The Holidays.](https://juneallen.net/yog03/) - https://bumpers.fm/e/b1dh1r6v4uo002qaf0c0 Greetings Mindful Yardie's One of the most delicious things I adore learning is the powerful art of building relationships. When we lack self awareness, sometimes our connections can be a painful cycle of defensive reactions. However, as we learn more about ourselves, we can respond and nurture our relationships with a lot more emotional intimacy, awareness and clarity. In today's
- [I Have Exciting News!](https://juneallen.net/i-have-exciting-news/) - OMG I am so excited, I have to tell you about this recent win! It's been confirmed this week that I will now be a regular monthly guest on the global panel for the C.O.W.S Radio show with Gus T. Renegade. I have been invited on for the last few months and I really enjoyed it,
- [TBS04: Honoring Dr. Welsing and 3 Questions to Recommit To Your Recovery in 2017.](https://juneallen.net/tbs04/) - Happy New Year Mindful Yardie's! Welcome to 2017! Today's show honor's the 1st anniversary of the death of Dr Francis Cress-Welsing and how her book 'The Isis Papers' relates to the honesty required for taking the first step in recovery. I also share 3 important questions to ask yourself in order to stay empowered throughout
- [TBS05: Understanding Racial Pain With Mindfulness Part 1](https://juneallen.net/tbs05/) - Greetings Mindful Yardie's, I hope the day finds you well. In today's show I share on one of four layers of racial pain, the four layers are; 1/ Internalised racism and the relationship with self. 2/ Recycled trauma within our family of origin 3/ Community pain and the silence, enabling racial codependency which feeds the system.
- [TBS07: Recovery Step 1- Powerlessness And Hope](https://juneallen.net/tbs07/) - Hey there, Sidenote.... I admit that I am powerless over the freezing temps out here in London, but have the power to podcast under my heated duvet lol. Sorry, couldn't resist it. ;) Now that I've got that out of the way, this week I dive into recovery step 1 and adapt the basic
- [C.O.W.S (Concept Of White Supremacy) Radio Show: The Black Steps, Obama and Trump.](https://juneallen.net/cowsradio15012017/) - Greetings Family, Here is the recent C.O.W.S (concept of white supremacy) show recording where I am on the global guest panel every 3rd week of the month. In this session, I am thrilled that Gus chosen to feature my podcast The Black Steps, and I get the opportunity to discuss the link between racism and
- [TBS08: Racism and 12 Step Recovery For Beginners](https://juneallen.net/tbs08/) - Greetings Mindful Yardie's, I hope the day finds you well. If you've been curious about me always chatting about recovery and want to know more, this show is for you. In this episode, I share how working the 12 step recovery process can be used to understand who we are and manage our racial pain. #knowthyself I
- [#yarddiaries The Power Of Standing in Your Blackalicious Truth!](https://juneallen.net/yarddiaries-the-power-of-standing-in-your-blackalicious-truth/) - https://bumpers.fm/e/b2cba7enhv1g02ven920
- [#Yarddiaries The Power Is In The Letting Go, Not The Holding On.](https://juneallen.net/yarddiaries-the-power-is-in-the-letting-go-not-the-holding-on/)
- [YOG01: Yessss, Let the Podcasting Begin!](https://juneallen.net/yog01-yessss-let-the-podcasting-begin/) - Greetings family, I hope this fine December is not too chilly for you! I've been thinking a lot recently about different ways to share more quality time with you and I'm excited to announce that I'm going to start podcasting! Yey! This means you can catch up on all the melanin magic and how to
- [An Intimate ‘I Am Potential’ Community Event. #throwback](https://juneallen.net/an-intimate-i-am-potential-community-event-throwback/) - I’ve been going through a lot of content recently and realise I’ve been in my perfectionism around my blog instead of having fun with it and posting more of my journey. There have been so many awesome things that have happened since starting my business in June and I’ve decided to share a lot more
- [Errhem.....  Guess Who Had Her First Radio Appearance?](https://juneallen.net/errhem-guess-who-had-her-first-radio-appearance/) - Greetings fam, This Is A Yardie First! I was asked to be part of an international group of callers from outside the US on the Concept of White Supremacy radio show (C.O.W.S) with Gus T. Renegade. It was his monthly Sunday global talk about Racism. I really enjoyed being on the panel and I talked

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- [Yard of Greatness](https://juneallen.net/) - At the Yard of Greatness, we offer a transformative, intercultural wellness framework for Black women to break generational cycles of trauma and reclaim agency over their lives.
- [UNDERSTANDING RACISM (WHITE SUPREMACY)](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-sanctuary-understanding-racism/) - In this space, you'll find the tools you need to understand racism and decolonise your thinking. To view your Understanding Racism playlist, click on the 3 short lines in the top right hand corner of the video to reveal the titles available. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF RACISM. "If you don't understand white supremacy/racism , everything that
- [Free Tools and Resources.](https://juneallen.net/freetools/) - WHEN BIRTHDAYS HURT : THE WORKBOOK HOW TO FIND A GREAT BLACK THERAPIST. HOW TO MANAGE RACIAL STRESS EBOOK. HEALING THE BLACK MOTHER WOUND EBOOK. 3 WAYS TO DEAL WITH RACISM IN THE RECOVERY ROOMS (VIDEO) FOR THERAPISTS : THE MOTHER WOUND AND YOUR MONEY (VIDEO).
- [Heal at the Yard of Greatness.](https://juneallen.net/heal-at-the-yard/)
- [WELLNESS PLANNING AND VISIONS.](https://juneallen.net/wellness-planning/) - WELLNESS PLANNING AND BUILDING A VISION OF SELF-LOVE. Self-love for is a radical act of resistance and liberation in a world shaped by systemic oppression, misogynoir, and cultural erasure. To build a vision of self-love, we must honor the depth of our experiences and create a blueprint with rituals that nurtures our mind, body, and
- [ADDICTION AND RECOVERY](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-sanctuary-recovery/) - In this space, you'll find tools to explore and understand addiction, racism and recovery within a cultural context. To view the playlist, click on the 3 short lines in the top right hand corner of the video to reveal the titles available. Member home page | Library home page | Contact | © June Allen:
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- [WORK AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP](https://juneallen.net/sss-library-work/) - In this space, you'll find content about work and entrepreneurship. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video and select the title required. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 10 Questions to explore racism in your workplace. PDF RACIAL BOUNDARIES AT WORK. This masterclass is a powerful
- [CPD for Melanated Therapists.](https://juneallen.net/cpd-training/) - Elevate Your Wellness Business with Culturally Focused CPD Training. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the ongoing process of learning, training, and skill enhancement that we as wellness professionals engage in to stay competent and effective in our fields. CPD is more than a requirement, it's a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and integrity in our
- [The Mother Wound and Your Money: Exploring Childhood Trauma and Underearning.](https://juneallen.net/the-mother-wound-and-your-money/) - The Mother Wound and Your Money : An Introduction to Maternal Underearning and Financial Healing for Therapists. Do you feel anxious or ashamed when it's time to have money conversations? Are you exhausted from doing too much, for too little while carrying the emotional labor of your clients, community and lineage? If this
- [INNER CHILD](https://juneallen.net/library-inner-child/) - In this space, you'll find content about healing your inner child To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Download black girl magic colouring sheets. MEDITATIONS. Use this playlist to soothe, connect and nurture
- [Podcasts](https://juneallen.net/podcasts/)
- [Therapy Packages](https://juneallen.net/workwithjune/) - Private Therapy : Heal from Trauma & Reclaim Your Joy! Do you feel emotionally exhausted from microaggressions, racism, or past trauma? Struggling with self-worth, setting boundaries, or feeling safe in your black body? Have you tried to "push through" on your own but still feel stuck? Deepen the relationship with yourself in this intercultural, compassionate,
- [WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS](https://juneallen.net/workshops-and-retreats/) - The 'Heal and Chill' sessions. Heal and chill sessions are my immersive, in-person, half-day retreats that include 2 sessions. The first is a healing circle that will explore a therapeutic topic with psychoeducation, support and sharing. The second will include something creative and playful to nurture relaxation, connection and sistahood. MANAGING MOTHERS DAY. Unfortunately, there
- [Home Page.](https://juneallen.net/home-page/)
- [HEALING THE BLACK MOTHER WOUND](https://juneallen.net/library-mother-father-wound/) - In this space, you'll find content about how to heal the mother and father wound. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the right and select the title required. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. Introductory Mother Wound Journal Prompts. Bill of Rights and Reflections for
- [THE ART OF REST.](https://juneallen.net/library-page-rest/) - One of our basic wellness needs is rest, but when pain and the impact of racism disconnects us from our body and identity, we can get caught up in grind culture to create a false sense of safety and control. After dealing with the ongoing intensity of racism, many of us are beyond exhausted and
- [DAILY PRACTICE.](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-sanctuary-library-devotionals/) - In this space, you'll find daily devotionals, tools, inspiration and reflections to nurture your Sacred Sista Time. To view your daily devotional playlist, click on the 3 short lines in the top right hand corner of the video to reveal the titles available. Click the required title to view the video. MEDITATION. Meditation is a
- [Copy of WELCOME TO THE YARD VIRTUAL LIBRARY.](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-sanctuary-library-dashboard-regulation-daily-support/) - Regulation & Daily Support "When everything feels like too much." This space is for moments of overwhelm, shutdown, exhaustion, or activation. You don't need insight here, you need support. These practices are designed to help your nervous system settle, your body exhale, and your inner world feel a little safer. If a part of you
- [WELCOME TO THE LIBERATION LIBRARY.](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-sanctuary-library-dashboard-copy/) - Welcome to the Liberation Library This space is a living archive of melanin healing, care, and liberation. It was created for moments when you are overwhelmed and need grounding, and for seasons when you are ready to understand yourself more deeply. You do not need to move through this work in order. There is no
- [WELCOME TO THE YARD VIRTUAL LIBRARY.](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-sanctuary-library-dashboard/) - Welcome to the virtual library! This is my favorite area of the membership because this is where all the wellness gold is stored. If you want to do some self paced work around a specific issue there are lots of resources here. Also, if you can't find what you're looking for or there's a topic
- [Private Coaching](https://juneallen.net/business-coaching/) - Expansion: Visibility, Leadership, and the Work of Being Seen. A 12‑week private coaching container for therapists, healers and coaches who want to lead and be seen without self‑betrayal. Expansion is a private, 12-week coaching container for therapists and coaches who know what to do, yet find themselves stuck when it comes to visibility, leadership,
- [WELCOME TO THE BLACK STEPS.](https://juneallen.net/racial-sobriety/) - Greetings fellow siblings in recovery! Do you find it hard to work your recovery program as a person of colour having to deal with living inside systems of oppression? Have you experienced racism in the recovery rooms? In this space, I help you explore the 12 step process with a cultural context with resources to
- [WELCOME TO THE YARD MEMBER AREA.](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-sanctuary-dashboard/) - Disclaimer: June shares her best wellness practices for education and information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for therapy. June Allen and the Yard of Greatness brand will therefore not be liable for any personal damage, as a result of the use or misuse of any of the suggestions made. Contact
- [THERAPY FOR MEMBERS.](https://juneallen.net/general-membership-121/) - Welcome to therapy at the Yard! In this space you will find everything you need to know about working with us along with extra resources to support you between sessions. Use these Pre and post therapy heartwork journal prompts to help you prepare and/or unpack the session. Here are some additional guidelines to help you
- [Send Me a Message](https://juneallen.net/messsage-me/) - Greetings Family, We love hearing from you so if you need to get in touch there are several ways to do this. EMAIL : info@yardofgreatness.com LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Click on the grey tab on the right of this page and follow the prompts. It's really quick and easy for the team to voice message you
- [MEDITATIONS](https://juneallen.net/meditations/) - In this space, you'll find lovingly made, guided meditations and afromations to nurture your daily wellbeing practice. I started making these for myself and really enjoyed the creative process so now I make them for you. :) If you experience overwhelming feelings during any meditation, it's important to remember that this is a normal response,
- [FIRST AID](https://juneallen.net/library-first-aid/) - BUILD YOUR EMOTIONAL FIRST AID KIT. As you change and grow, there will be times when things get tough. Whether it's family, relationships, work, or systemic issues, healing is not the absence of being triggered but having the tools to care for yourself when it shows up. In this space, you'll find everything you need
- [THE SACRED SISTA SANCTUARY.](https://juneallen.net/the-sacred-sista-sanctuary/) - Greetings Sacred Sista's. In this space you will find details about everything happening in the Sanctuary. Each month we focus on a theme and we will explore related content to include...... Heartwork journal prompts to deepen your experience and awareness around the theme. A Meditation to nurture your awareness with afromations to empower and affirm.
- [SEXUAL HEALING](https://juneallen.net/sss-library-relationships-sexual-healing/) - SEXUAL HEALING Welcome to the Sexual Healing section of our virtual library, a dedicated space for exploring intimacy, pleasure, and healing from sexual trauma through a decolonised, trauma-informed lens. Here, you'll find live streams, book recommendations, and thought-provoking essays to support your journey toward embodied sexual wellness. As you engage with this material, we encourage
- [FEMININITY](https://juneallen.net/sss-library-femininity/) - My Black is Beautiful is a sacred space for exploring the deep, complex, and powerful relationship between Blackness, beauty, and the body. In this section, we will dive into topics such as colourism, fatphobia, food addiction, and body shame, unpacking how systemic oppression has shaped the way we see and treat ourselves. Through journaling, somatic
- [Sexual Healing](https://juneallen.net/sss-library-sexual-healing/) - My Black is Beautiful is a sacred space for exploring the deep, complex, and powerful relationship between Blackness, beauty, and the body. In this section, we will dive into topics such as colourism, fatphobia, food addiction, and body shame, unpacking how systemic oppression has shaped the way we see and treat ourselves. Through journaling, somatic
- [About Me.](https://juneallen.net/a-soul-session-with-june/) - I'm a fully qualified queer therapist who specialises in racial trauma and the impact of systemic oppression. Holding a non-judgmental, compassionate space for clients is sacred work for me and I have over a decade of experience supporting marginalised groups in some capacity. When so many are struggling with the daily realities of systemic oppression
- [THE HOLIDAY SEASON](https://juneallen.net/library-holiday-season/) - Welcome to the Holiday Support space! This time of year can be a huge trigger under the social pressure to have the perfect holiday season. For some, it will invoke feelings of connection, belonging and happiness but for many, it will trigger confusion, anger, guilt and loss. Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, this
- [BLACK HISTORY.](https://juneallen.net/library-page-bhm/) - Welcome to the Black History Library space! This page is designed to help you deepen your connection to our shared past and explore the power of Black resilience and brilliance. Through these curated resources, you'll have the opportunity to rediscover your roots, reflect on the impact of our history, and nurture a deeper understanding of
- [CONTACT AND COMMUNITY.](https://juneallen.net/contact-and-community/) - CONTACT. If you need to contact me you can do so via the following. email: info@yardofgreatness.com Phone: 07495 636516 COMMUNITY The link to our new Telegram group will be posted shortly where we can stay in touch, make friends, share resources and nurture encouragement in between sessions. Member home page | Contact | © June Allen: Yard
- [SELF LOVE ESSENTIALS](https://juneallen.net/library-page-self-love-essentials/) - Welcome to Self Love Essentials, the wellness course which provides you with all the foundational tools you need to to start or reset your journey. Masterclasses include: Module 1: Sacred intentions. We'll explore how to set heart centered racial wellness goals and create your wellness vision board. Module 2: Sacred self knowledge. We'll build your
- [121 THERAPY](https://juneallen.net/sss-library-therapy/) - In this space, you'll find content on how to navigate the therapy process. What is it? How to choose a therapist and so much more. To view the playlist, click the 3 short lines in the right corner of the video below. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Pre and post 121 session heartwork. Internal Family Systems. Internal Family
- [SELF LOVE.](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-sanctuary-library-self-love/) - In this space, you'll find content about how to love on your beautiful, sistalicious self! To view the playlist, click the 3 short lines in the far right corner of the video. VISIONS OF SELF LOVE. Creating a vision of self-love involves cultivating a holistic and compassionate approach to your personal growth goals. The process
- [TIME AND PRODUCTIVITY.](https://juneallen.net/time-productivity/) - In this space, you'll find content about how to create sacred time and productivity. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. MUST READ : It's About Time by Leslie Keenan. I love this
- [SPIRITUALITY](https://juneallen.net/library-spirituality/) - In this space, you'll find content about spirituality and your relationship to a Higher Power. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video select the title required. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. How to get started with African spirituality with Verona Spence-Adofo from Ancestral Voices. THE
- [Join the Sacred Sista Sanctuary.](https://juneallen.net/sanctuary/) - Deepen the relationship with yourself in this immersive, intercultural sistahood experience. Being a black woman living inside mutiple layers of systemIc oppression means that we unconsciously internalise toxic thinking about ourselves that often show up in our behaviour as these struggles... You don't know how to love and care for yourself. You're a chronic people
- [THE COMMUNITY](https://juneallen.net/dashboard-community/) - Welcome to the Sacred Sista Community. In this space, you can share, chat and engage with the other sista's in the Yard. Use the space to share your promise to yourself, gratitude, incites or any other miracles happening on your journey. Be inspired by others sharing their wins along the journey and share your favorite
- [PREVIOUS STUDY CIRCLE OFFERINGS](https://juneallen.net/the-book-club-copy/) - Sacred Pampering Principles. This book is a guide with hundreds of easy ways for on-the-go women to pamper their bodies and nurture their spirits. Although the book suggests its for black women, we felt that the cultural context of race was missing. We also felt a disconnection in the stories and didn't feel that we
- [HEALING THE BLACK MOTHER WOUND sales page.](https://juneallen.net/join-yard-of-greatness-mastermind/) - THE BENEFITS INCLUDE: WHAT ARE SISTA'S SAYING ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE? 'Working with June has been transformational for me. Having attended various programs on self care and healing it struck me that they could not fully benefit me because they didn't have the cultural context, or understand the experiences unique to women of African and Caribbean
- [ARCHIVE BOOK CLUB](https://juneallen.net/the-book-club/) - The Sacred Sista Study Circle is a glorious space where we do our group healing work with black authors to direct the conversations for growth. In unpacking the texts together, we gain a deeper understanding of what has happened to us as a result of living inside oppressive system and what we need to do
- [YARD OF GREATNESS CONSULTANCY.](https://juneallen.net/corporate-workshops/) - Yard of Greatness consultancy provides a service for corporate clients to explore racism in the workplace with group therapy, private sessions, psychoeducation and workshops designed to support your teams. The workshops are centred around nurturing racial wellness, understanding and addressing internalised racism, and promoting healthy boundaries at work. The 5 workshops available include: What is
- [Join the North Star Business School.](https://juneallen.net/north-star-business-school/) - ** To view the live stream playlist topics, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video and select the title required.** Once you have your qualifications, it can be hard to know where to begin in this process. When I set up my business 8 years ago I wasn't yet
- [LIVE Q & A SESSIONS](https://juneallen.net/library-page-qa/) - The Sacred Sista Sanctuary Q&A sessions create a supportive environment where you can openly share your current experience, challenges, and triumphs, nurturing a sense of community and connection. The interactive nature allows for real-time feedback, validation and solutions which will help you feel heard, understood and empowered. Click here to consider questions to bring to
- [BLACK BODY PSYCHOLOGY](https://juneallen.net/library-black-body-psychology/) - In this space, you'll find content about black body psychology. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. SOMATIC BODY SCAN MEDITATION. This somatic body scan will help you explore and nurture the relationship you
- [Module 2: Foundations and Money Moves.](https://juneallen.net/north-star-module-2/) - Welcome to the Foundations and Money Moves experience! In this program we'll deal with the practical tools needed to set up your private practice along with everything you need to know about earning and managing money. Topics will include: Your business vision and planning. The legal checklist. ie HMRC, insurance, GDPR etc. How to set
- [HEALING THE FATHER WOUND](https://juneallen.net/library-father-wound/) - A father's role is to ensure we are safe and protected, but what happens if he is neglectful and abusive? How does this impact who we are and how we relate to men? Many daddyless daughters internalise their father's inability to show up, leaving them feeling unworthy, ashamed and unlovable. Remember that your worth is
- [NEURODIVERGENT CARE](https://juneallen.net/library-neurodivergence/) - In this space, you'll find content about neurodivergence. To view the playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. This interview is an incredibly brave story from Cassy who has struggled with her autism, trauma and not bieng able to
- [North Star Module 1: Self Care for Success.](https://juneallen.net/north-star-module-1/) - Welcome to the Self Care for Success experience! Before we get into the practicalities of setting up in private practice, it's essential that your wellness rituals are in place as the firm foundation to build, grow and maintain your business. This module offering is a first step, inner strengthening portal in preparation for effective business
- [Module 3: Client Attraction and Marketing.](https://juneallen.net/north-star-client-attraction-and-marketing/) - Welcome to the Client attraction and marketing experience! Once all your back office systems are set up, how do you actually get clients to start working with you? In this series we'll explore: How to market your services to attract clients. Ethical considerations. How to build your authority. Simple content creation tools. The power of
- [Module 4: Managing your private practice.](https://juneallen.net/north-star-managing-your-private-practice/) - Welcome to the Manging Your Private Practice experience! Now that your private practice is live, these sessions will help you learn how to maintain and grow your business. Topics will include. Managing your day to day practice. How to manage admin. How to build your confidence as a therapist. What does ongoing therapy, professional and personal
- [THE FINANCIAL THERAPY CIRCLE.](https://juneallen.net/theblackwomanmillionare/) - As we navigate the cost of living crisis, it makes sense that we increase our financial wellness by exploring our money trauma with financial therapy. In these sessions I use my knowledge as a trauma therapist to explore healing our receiving wound. We befriend the soul nerve (nervous system) and raise our vibration in order to
- [WELCOME TO THE SACRED SISTA SANCTUARY.](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-sanctuary-library-getting-started/) - Greetings Sacred Sista, Thank you for choosing us to come and do your healing. In this space I've answered some questions and added some simple quick wins to help you get started and settled in! The main dashboard has a calendar with all the dates for upcoming live group sessions and you can add it
- [Welcome to the North Star Business School.](https://juneallen.net/welcome-to-the-north-star-business-school/) - ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. I have so many great resources to share that don't always fit into one particular module so this space will hold additional interesting therapist's content you may find useful. SELF CARE FOR SUCCESS. Before we get into the practicalities of setting up in private practice, it's essential that your wellness rituals are in
- [BUSINESS SCHOOL ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.](https://juneallen.net/business-school-additional-resources/) - BLACK PSYCHOANALYSTS SPEAK. Psychoanalysis asks us to examine the processes of self deception that perpetuate both individual unhappiness and social structures that are inequitable and oppressive. Yet psychoanalytic education has for the most part focused on training and treating the relatively privileged. The Black psychoanalysts here examine this dilemma and engage in a vibrant and
- [SELF PARENTING](https://juneallen.net/sss-library-self-parenting/) - In this space, you'll find content about self parenting and the concept around self mothering/fathering. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. Download the self mothering / fathering heartwork journal prompts. Member
- [LIBRARY TEMPLATE](https://juneallen.net/library-template/) - THE PLAYLIST. In this space, you'll find support and resources for??? To view the playlist, click on the 3 short lines in the top right hand corner of the video to reveal the titles available. Click the required title to view the video. MASTERCLASSES. Below you will find the masterclasses to deepen your understanding of
- [RACIAL TRAUMA](https://juneallen.net/racial-trauma-library/) - In this space, you'll find content about racial trauma support. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. Download How to Manage Racial Stress. BOOK SUGGESTIONS. My Grandmothers Hands by Resmaa Menakem. TRAUMA THERAPY. EMDR
- [Membership Levels](https://juneallen.net/membership-account/membership-levels/) - Inside this online community, June uses a heart centered, intercultural, trauma sensitive approach to combine the wisdom of our ancestors with contemporary psychoeducation and therapeutic tools for healing, transformation and empowerment. Each experience includes live healing circles, masterclasses and Q & A’s. There’s also an extensive virtual wellness library of classes, course, videos, worksheets and
- [The Sanctuary Open Day Replay](https://juneallen.net/the-sanctuary-open-day-replay/) - In this sista gathering, we explored some characteristics of self abandonment, a tool for empoWOMBment, the gifts of loving yourself and a journal prompt around what your deserving self needs you to know. I also talked about what results you can expect from joining us and there's a peep behind the virtual curtain. Please email
- [SACRED SISTA FILES](https://juneallen.net/library-sacred-sista-files/) - In this space, you'll find lots of great downloads and worksheets to nurture your wellness. The Window of Tolerance. Explore your inner family. The 3 Disciplines Racial Wellness (3 R's). Recognition trauma. The feelings wheel. Feeling and needs. Somatic abolitionism VIMBASI The angry black women iceberg. The racism pyramid. Member home
- [MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS.](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-sanctuary-managing-your-emotions/) - In this space, you'll find all the tools to understand and process your emotions. To view the playlist, click on the 3 short lines in the top right hand corner of the video to reveal the titles available. View this post on Instagram A post shared by June Allen | Racial Trauma Therapist. (@yardofgreatness)
- [COLLABORATIONS AND GUEST APPEARANCES.](https://juneallen.net/library-page-collab/) - In this space, you'll find all the collaborations and guest appearances I've done. To view the playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. ADDITIONAL CONTENT Judi Love BBC Radio: 13/09/20. This conversation is all about how to deal with regret.
- [FINANCIAL THERAPY](https://juneallen.net/library-financial-wellbeing/) - THE PLAYLIST. In this space, you'll find support and resources for exploring financial therapy. To view the playlist, click on the 3 short lines in the top right hand corner of the video to reveal the titles available. Click the required title to view the video. FINANCIAL THERAPY MASTERCLASSES. Below you will find the masterclasses
- [CONSCIOUS PARENTING](https://juneallen.net/library-page-parenting/) - In this space, you'll find content about conscious black parenting To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. Member home page | Library home page | Contact | © June Allen: Yard of Greatness. Disclaimer:
- [HEALING HACKS](https://juneallen.net/sss-library-healing-hacks/) - In this space, you'll find quick, easy healing hacks to ease stress and ignite more calm and self love in less time. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. Member home page | Library home
- [UNDERSTANDING THE HEALING PROCESS](https://juneallen.net/library-healing-process/) - In this space, you'll find content about understanding the healing process. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. Member home page | Library home page | Contact | © June Allen: Yard of Greatness. Disclaimer:
- [SISTAHOOD](https://juneallen.net/library-sistahood/) - In this space, you'll find content about sistahood and community. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. AUDIO RESOURCES How to heal with black women when you were bullied by them. Member home page |
- [BOUNDARIES AND RELATIONSHIPS](https://juneallen.net/sss-library-relationships/) - In this space, you'll find content about boundaries and relationships. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video and select the title required. MASTERCLASS: How Racism Shows up in Relationships. In this 2 1/2 hour intensive, we'll first explore the history of racism in
- [BLACK JOY](https://juneallen.net/library-page-black-joy/) - In this space, you'll find content about nurturing black joy. To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. Black joy journal prompts. MASTERCLASS. We all want to experience more joy but in order to
- [MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION](https://juneallen.net/motivation-and-inspiration/) - In this space, you'll find content to motivate, inspire and empower! To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. Member home page | Library home page | Contact | © June Allen: Yard of Greatness. Disclaimer:
- [MINDFULNESS](https://juneallen.net/library-page-mindfulness/) - In this space, you'll find content about black mindfulness To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. Member home page | Library home page | Contact | © June Allen: Yard of Greatness. Disclaimer: June
- [TERMS OF SERVICE](https://juneallen.net/terms-of-use/) - By visiting or purchasing from juneallen.net, you accept these terms of service. Effective Date: 20 September 2023. **1. Acceptance of Terms** Welcome to Yard of Greatness, an online training platform providing therapeutic content created by June Allen, a qualified trauma therapist. By accessing or using Yard of Greatness ("the Platform"), you agree to comply with
- [STORE](https://juneallen.net/store/) - MASTERCLASSES 0,How to Create a Daily Wellness Practice.
- [DECOLONISING DESIRE](https://juneallen.net/decolonising-desire/) - The Decolonising Desire course is for seasoned sacred sista's that are ready to deep dive inside racism and relationships. Over the next few months, we'll learn how to unpack, relearn, ignite, nurture and cherish our divine feminine by exploring how childhood shapes the way we love, understand our relationship patterns, how to prepare for love,
- [COURSES](https://juneallen.net/core-offerings/) - Member home page | Library home page | Contact | © June Allen: Yard of Greatness. Disclaimer: June shares her best wellness practices for education and information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for seeing a licensed mental health professional. June Allen and the Yard of Greatness brand will therefore not
- [Bell Hooks: All About Love.](https://juneallen.net/all-about-love/) - OMG I cannot believe we have actually finished this amazing book! It's been quite a ride and I am so thankful to have been part of your journey through each and every chapter. Thank you all for sharing your truth, vulnerability, challenges and wins! It's been beautiful seeing you all grow and I look forward
- [What Mama Couldn't Tell Us About Love.](https://juneallen.net/what-mama-couldnt-tell-us/) - In this text the authors ask black women to consider what lessons about love and intimacy were passed down from our foremothers? By exploring the emotional legacy of our enslaved ancestors, we understand the power of sharing, identification and how inherited beliefs can both heal and strengthen. Our mothers may not have been able to
- [SACRED PAMPERING PRINCIPLES](https://juneallen.net/sacred-pamper-principles/) - This book study is Sacred Pampering Principles By Debrena Jackson Gandy. Click here to buy the book. In order to maintain confidentiality, the book club was not recorded however, you can use the journal prompts and resources in this space from each session if you missed the live classes. Additional resource categories in the library.
- [CORONA VIRUS SUPPORT](https://juneallen.net/sss-library-covid19/) - The Corona Virus Pandemic has had a massive impact on our mental wellbeing, particularly as we now know that the disproportionate deaths for black people are due to systemic racism. Whether you're generally feeling anxious or having to self isolate, in this space you'll find lots of supportive content on how to take care of
- [Social @yardofgreatness](https://juneallen.net/follow-me/)
- [VA ADMIN AND ONBOARDING.](https://juneallen.net/va-admin-and-onboarding/) - DAILY TASKS. Time tracking. MONTHLY CHECK IN. We will check in monthly on Zoom to see how things are going, discuss completed tasks, what is being assigned and any challenges you may have. PAYMENT INVOICE ONBOARDING. CLICK UP www.clickup.com is the software I use to manage the business so you will need to create an
- [HOLIDAY SUPPORT](https://juneallen.net/holiday-support/) - Seasons Greetings! This time of year can invoke feelings of connection, belonging and happiness but for many with challenging families, this season is a huge trigger. With social pressure to have the perfect holiday season, it can trigger confusion, anger and loss from having to make difficult choices about celebratory gatherings. For this reason, the
- [Sacred Sista Sanctuary 90 Day Pass](https://juneallen.net/sacred-sista-sanctuary-90-day-pass/) - Greetings Sacred Sista. Are you a struggling with how to handle the stressful impact of COVID along with the ongoing racial unrest? Like so many other black women, many of us have had to juggle so much and unfortunately our wellness is often the thing that gets put to the side at a time when
- [Membership Confirmation](https://juneallen.net/membership-account/membership-confirmation/) - [pmpro_confirmation]
- [CALM](https://juneallen.net/sss-library-calm/) - In this space, you'll find content about ???? To view the live stream playlist, click the 3 short lines in the top right corner of the video on the left and select the title required. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Meditation app for people of colour Affirmations app. Reflections in Black ebook. Member home page | Library home
- [Membership Account](https://juneallen.net/membership-account/)
- [Membership Billing](https://juneallen.net/membership-account/membership-billing/) - [pmpro_billing]
- [Membership Cancel](https://juneallen.net/membership-account/membership-cancel/) - [pmpro_cancel]
- [Membership Invoice](https://juneallen.net/membership-account/membership-invoice/) - [pmpro_invoice]
- [Kwanzaa Close Out Offers!](https://juneallen.net/happy-kwanzaa/) - Peace and blessing family, Happy Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa is a global, week-long celebration which honours 7 cultural values for restoring Maat (balance) and living with intention. The celebration takes place from 26th December to 1st January, ending with a feast and gift-giving. Each day, we celebrate one of each of the 7 principles to help us reconnect
- [MY 51st BIRTHDAY GIFTS TO YOU <3](https://juneallen.net/birthday50/) - Greetings Fam! The 13th November is my 51st Birthday! Yes, you heard it right; I'm going to be 51 and this year I will be in Ghana co-hosting my first retreat but that doesn't mean that I'm not going to show up for you! Birthday for me, means lots of offers for you the week
- [SELF LOVE REHAB: HOME PAGE](https://juneallen.net/self-love-rehab-home-page/) - 'Racial Intimacy isn't about become anything, its the tender process of unbecoming. The dismantling of internalised racist thinking so we can rediscover the greatness and beauty we have always had.' June Allen THE COURSE. Welcome | Pre - Work. Join the Facebook Group. Module 1 : Build Your Empowerment Plan. Module 2: Self Knowledge and Awareness
- [SELF LOVE REHAB: MODULE 6 : HOW TO BUILD A SUPPORTIVE VILLAGE.](https://juneallen.net/slrmodule6village/) - This module will help you assess your current support network and empower you to make healthier choices around who you want in your sistahood to grow, heal and have fun with. To view the lessons, click the 3 small lines in the top right corner of the video below and select the one you wish
- [SELF LOVE REHAB: MODULE 5 : HEALING SELF BETRAYAL WITH BOUNDARIES](https://juneallen.net/slrmodule5boundaries/) - This module will help you get clear around why and how you betray yourself. We will then explore ways to become your inner ally. To view the lessons, click the 3 small lines in the top right corner of the video below and select the one you wish to view. HEARTWORK ACTIONS FOR THESE LESSONS.
- [SELF LOVE REHAB: MODULE 4: UNDERSTANDING RACISM](https://juneallen.net/slrmodule4understandingracism/) - “If you don't understand white supremacy/racism , everything that you do understand will only confuse you.” Neely Fuller Jr. This module will help you understand racism as a system, the psychology behind it and how it shows up. To view the lessons, click the 3 small lines in the top right corner of the
- [SELF LOVE REHAB: MODULE 3 : A VISION OF SELF LOVE](https://juneallen.net/slrmodule3selflovevision/) - This module will help you get clear on where you are now, who you want to be and how to set heart centered goals to step into your vision of self love. To view the lessons, click the 3 small lines in the top right corner of the video below and select the one you
- [SELF LOVE REHAB: MODULE 2 : SELF KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS](https://juneallen.net/slrmodule2selfawareness/) - This module is all about increasing your self knowledge, awareness and emotional literacy. We'll explore your feelings, needs and the tools to maintain your well-being . To view the lessons, click the 3 small lines in the top right corner of the video below and select the one you wish to view. HEARTWORK ACTIONS FOR
- [SELF LOVE REHAB: REGISTRATION](https://juneallen.net/step-zero-registration/) - HEYYY FAMILY! Are you feeling lost about how to start loving yourself as a black women? Do you feel isolated from trying to do this work alone and need a community? Do you have a system in place to build and maintain your racial wellness? Self Love Rehab is a 12 week beginners course with
- [SELF LOVE REHAB: MODULE 1: BUILD YOUR EMPOWERMENT PLAN.](https://juneallen.net/slrmodule1sacredplan/) - This module will help you build the first stage of your plan. We'll explore your relationship with time, your why's and how to create daily sacred Sista rituals to anchor and nurture your racial wellness. To view the lessons, click the 3 small lines in the top right corner of the video below and select the
- [SELF LOVE REHAB: INTRODUCTION AND PRE-WORK](https://juneallen.net/pre-work/) - This session is all about getting the practical tools together for you to engage with the course and stay close to the Yard of Greatness village. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST. NEXT STAGE : YOUR SELF LOVE REHAB HOME PAGE.
- [WELCOME TO SELF LOVE REHAB!](https://juneallen.net/slrwelcome/) - Greetings! Welcome to Self Love Rehab! This is your official Yard of Greatness welcome and I also want to thank you for trusting me with your healing journey. These next few steps will help us get to know each other a bit more and tell you everything you need to know about how you will
- [Testimonials](https://juneallen.net/testimonials/) - Hear what others are saying.....

## Lessons

- [How to Create A Wellness Vision Board](https://juneallen.net/lesson/how-to-create-a-wellness-vision-board/) - In this session I'll help you create a physical manifestation of the sacred commitments you need to keep to maintain your wellness. This class will teach: What exactly is a vision board and how it can help. What should you put on your vision board? How to create a digital vision board online. How to create
- [SelfCare for Success Graduation](https://juneallen.net/lesson/selfcare-for-success-graduation/)
- [Success Rituals & Routines](https://juneallen.net/lesson/success-rituals-routines/) - Welcome to today's session at the Northstar Business School. Today, we’re going to talk about success rituals and routines, and how establishing them can positively impact your professional and personal life. Rituals and routines help you stay grounded, focused, and aligned with your goals, creating consistency and a sense of purpose in your daily activities.
- [How to Create A Nurturing Workspace](https://juneallen.net/lesson/how-to-create-a-nurturing-workspace/) - Welcome to today's session at the Northstar Business School. Today, we’re going to explore how to create a nurturing workspace. This is essential for both your well-being and productivity, especially if you're working in high-stress environments. A nurturing workspace allows you to thrive, feel supported, and maintain a sense of balance. Agenda: What Is
- [Shame, Grind Culture and Your Relationship to Work](https://juneallen.net/lesson/shame-grind-culture-and-your-relationship-to-work-2/) - Welcome to today's session at the Northstar Business School. Today, we’re going to explore the concepts of shame, grind culture, and how these influence our relationship with work. Understanding these dynamics is essential for breaking free from harmful patterns and creating a healthier, more sustainable approach to work and success. Agenda: Defining Grind Culture:
- [What Is Racial Wellness for Black Therapists?](https://juneallen.net/lesson/what-is-racial-wellness-for-black-therapists/) - Welcome to today's session at the Northstar Business School. Today, we’re going to explore the concept of racial wellness specifically for Black therapists. We will look at what it means, why it’s essential, and how you can integrate it into your personal and professional life. Agenda: Defining Racial Wellness: What Is Racial Wellness? Why Is
- [Self-Care for Success](https://juneallen.net/lesson/self-care-for-success/)
- [How to Review Your Wellness Goals](https://juneallen.net/lesson/how-to-review-your-wellness-goals/)
- [How to Set Heart Centered Racial Wellness Goals](https://juneallen.net/lesson/how-to-set-heart-centered-racial-wellness-goals/) - Part 1 Masterclass topics include: Clarity around where you are now. Things to consider before goal setting. What is racial wellness goal setting? The criteria for successful goal setting. How to set 10 core goals in 90 Days. Masterclass workbook. Live stream: Things to consider before setting racial wellness goals. The Joy Lamp: Values
- [Self Love Essentials Graduation](https://juneallen.net/lesson/self-love-essentials-graduation/) - Congratulations! We've worked together in this Self Love Essentials course to build the foundations for you to get to know yourself and now is your graduation! Well done for staying with it and getting this far. Use this class to review what you've learned about yourself and what you need going forward. Use the graduation
- [My Black Is Beautiful](https://juneallen.net/lesson/my-black-is-beautiful/) - This masterclass is where we unpack racism and the politics of black femininity. We explore the history of feminine oppression, colorism, hair politics and body shaming. You will also be empowered with tools on how to nourish and celebrate your black beauty. Click here to download the heartwork questions for this session. ITAL
- [9 Areas of People Activity Under The System of Racism](https://juneallen.net/lesson/9-areas-of-people-activity-under-the-system-of-racism/) -  Mr. Neely Fuller Jr. was the first black scholar to explain racism as a system. In this collection of videos, I break down the 9 areas of people activity. Click here for the heartwork questions to explore your relationship with racism within this context. More details can be found about his
- [The Psychology of Trauma](https://juneallen.net/lesson/the-psychology-of-trauma/) - There is often a lot of debate about how to define racism and this is important for our healing process in order to understand how it impacts our wellbeing. This masterclass gives an introductory exploration of The Psychology of Racism. What exactly goes on mind in the mind of those who practice white supremacy.
- [The Black Woman's Right to Rage](https://juneallen.net/lesson/the-black-womans-right-to-rage/) - Black women are regularly described as angry, aggressive and difficult. Sometimes we can get so caught up in the shame and avoidance of being labelled an angry black women, that the reasons behind it are suppressed and ignored. Part 1 Part 1 is a powerful opportunity to explore and understand your relationship with anger and
- [Thoughts, Feelings, Actions](https://juneallen.net/lesson/thoughts-feelings-actions/) - Building your emotional literacy is the key to mastering sacred self knowledge and practicing self love. This session will help you understand your emotions through exploring the link between your thoughts, feelings and actions. Class Download. Click here for more content on managing emotions.
- [How to Create A Daily Wellness Practice](https://juneallen.net/lesson/how-to-create-a-daily-wellness-practice/) - Would you like a daily structure to manage your well-being for as little as 15 mins a day? With racism dominating our lives it can feel like a rollercoaster of stress and powerlessness. This class will teach you how to build a relationship with yourself through a solid, sacred daily practice. Masterclass workbook. Click here

## Courses

- [Self Love Essentials](https://juneallen.net/course/self-love-essentials/) - Welcome to Self Love Essentials, the wellness course which provides you with all the foundational tools you need to to start or reset your journey. Masterclasses include: Module 1: Sacred intentions We'll explore how to set heart centered racial wellness goals and create your wellness vision board. Module 2: Sacred self knowledge We'll
- [Managing Your Day to Day Private Practice](https://juneallen.net/course/north-star-business-school/managing-your-day-to-day-private-practice/)
- [Client Attraction & Marketing](https://juneallen.net/course/north-star-business-school/client-attraction-marketing/)
- [Money Moves](https://juneallen.net/course/north-star-business-school/money-moves/)
- [Self Care for Success](https://juneallen.net/course/north-star-business-school/self-care-for-success/)
- [North Star Business School](https://juneallen.net/course/north-star-business-school/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://juneallen.net/category/uncategorized/)
- [PARENTING](https://juneallen.net/category/parenting-and-family/)
- [UNDERSTANDING RACISM (WHITE SUPREMACY)](https://juneallen.net/category/understanding-white-supremacy/)
- [PODCASTS](https://juneallen.net/category/podcasts/)
- [ADDICTION](https://juneallen.net/category/addiction-and-12-step-recovery/)
- [RELATIONSHIPS](https://juneallen.net/category/relationships/)
- [SPIRITUALITY](https://juneallen.net/category/spirituality/)
- [SELF LOVE](https://juneallen.net/category/love-thyself/)
- [BLACK MOTHER WOUND](https://juneallen.net/category/wounded-daughters-of-abusive-black-mothers/)
- [THERAPY](https://juneallen.net/category/black-women-and-therapy/)
- [TRAUMA AND ABUSE](https://juneallen.net/category/trauma-and-abuse/)
- [THE 12 STEPS](https://juneallen.net/category/the-12-steps/)
- [BEGINNERS](https://juneallen.net/category/beginners/)
- [BUSINESS](https://juneallen.net/category/business/)
- [MENTAL HEALTH](https://juneallen.net/category/mental-health/)
- [TESTIMONIALS](https://juneallen.net/category/testimonials/)
- [SISTAHOOD](https://juneallen.net/category/sistahood/)
- [JUNES LOVE NOTES](https://juneallen.net/category/junes-love-notes/)
- [BOOK CLUB](https://juneallen.net/category/book-club/)
- [BLACK JOY](https://juneallen.net/category/black-joy/)
- [BLACK MINDFULNESS](https://juneallen.net/category/black-mindfulness/)
- [BOUNDARIES & RELATIONSHIPS](https://juneallen.net/category/boundaries-relationships/)
- [DAILY PRACTICE](https://juneallen.net/category/daily-practice/)
- [FEMINITY](https://juneallen.net/category/feminity/)
- [HEALING HACKS](https://juneallen.net/category/healing-hacks/)
- [HEALING THE FATHER WOUND.](https://juneallen.net/category/healing-the-mother-father-wound/)
- [MANAGING EMOTIONS](https://juneallen.net/category/managing-emotions/)
- [THE ART OF REST](https://juneallen.net/category/the-art-of-rest/)
- [THE HOLIDAYS](https://juneallen.net/category/the-holidays/)
- [UNDERSTANDING THE HEALING PROCESS](https://juneallen.net/category/understanding-the-healing-process/)
- [WORK & ENTREPENEURSHIP](https://juneallen.net/category/work-entrepeneurship/)
- [BLACK HISTORY MONTH](https://juneallen.net/category/black-history-month/)
- [FINANCIAL THERAPY](https://juneallen.net/category/financial-therapy/)
- [RETREATS](https://juneallen.net/category/retreats/)
- [Sacred Sista Sanctuary](https://juneallen.net/category/sacred-sista-sanctuary/)
- [30 LIVE STREAM 8 YEAR ANNIVERSARY.](https://juneallen.net/category/30-live-stream-8-year-anniversary/)
- [GRIEF](https://juneallen.net/category/grief/)
- [INNER CHILD](https://juneallen.net/category/inner-child/)

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- [inspiration](https://juneallen.net/tag/inspiration/)
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- [racial trauma](https://juneallen.net/tag/racial-trauma/)
- [powerlessness](https://juneallen.net/tag/powerlessness/)
- [murder](https://juneallen.net/tag/murder/)
- [White Supremacy](https://juneallen.net/tag/white-supremacy/)
- [social abandonment](https://juneallen.net/tag/social-abandonment/)
- [self soothing](https://juneallen.net/tag/self-soothing/)
- [community](https://juneallen.net/tag/community/)
- [boundaries](https://juneallen.net/tag/boundaries/)
- [healing](https://juneallen.net/tag/healing/)
- [grief](https://juneallen.net/tag/grief/)
- [racial deflection](https://juneallen.net/tag/racial-deflection/)
- [white fragility](https://juneallen.net/tag/white-fragility/)
- [nature](https://juneallen.net/tag/nature/)
- [outdoors](https://juneallen.net/tag/outdoors/)
- [School Holidays](https://juneallen.net/tag/school-holidays/)
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- [emotional wealth](https://juneallen.net/tag/emotional-wealth/)
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- [hope](https://juneallen.net/tag/hope/)
- [Therapy](https://juneallen.net/tag/therapy/)
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- [Pain](https://juneallen.net/tag/pain/)
- [Dr Welsing](https://juneallen.net/tag/dr-welsing/)
- [Neely Fuller Jr.](https://juneallen.net/tag/neely-fuller-jr/)
- [The Isis Papers](https://juneallen.net/tag/the-isis-papers/)
- [Testimonials](https://juneallen.net/tag/testimonials/)
- [know thyself](https://juneallen.net/tag/know-thyself/)
- [AA](https://juneallen.net/tag/aa/)
- [Slogans](https://juneallen.net/tag/slogans/)
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- [sobriety](https://juneallen.net/tag/sobriety/)
- [12 step recovery](https://juneallen.net/tag/12-step-recovery/)
- [black empowerment](https://juneallen.net/tag/black-empowerment/)
- [black men](https://juneallen.net/tag/black-men/)
- [the steps](https://juneallen.net/tag/the-steps/)
- [Step 2](https://juneallen.net/tag/step-2/)
- [White denial](https://juneallen.net/tag/white-denial/)
- [Abuse](https://juneallen.net/tag/abuse/)
- [step 4](https://juneallen.net/tag/step-4/)
- [inventory](https://juneallen.net/tag/inventory/)
- [psychotherapy](https://juneallen.net/tag/psychotherapy/)
- [intergenerational trauma](https://juneallen.net/tag/intergenerational-trauma/)
- [white Jesus](https://juneallen.net/tag/white-jesus/)
- [Christianity](https://juneallen.net/tag/christianity/)
- [codependency](https://juneallen.net/tag/codependency/)
- [detachment](https://juneallen.net/tag/detachment/)
- [self love](https://juneallen.net/tag/self-love/)
- [racial intimacy](https://juneallen.net/tag/racial-intimacy/)
- [Shame](https://juneallen.net/tag/shame/)
- [Spirituality](https://juneallen.net/tag/spirituality/)
- [Withdrawal](https://juneallen.net/tag/withdrawal/)
- [Innerchild](https://juneallen.net/tag/innerchild/)
- [Black mother wound](https://juneallen.net/tag/black-mother-wound/)
- [Sacred Sista Sanctuary](https://juneallen.net/tag/sacred-sista-sanctuary/)
- [Therapyforblackgirls](https://juneallen.net/tag/therapyforblackgirls/)
- [Inner Child](https://juneallen.net/tag/inner-child/)
- [Innerchildhealing](https://juneallen.net/tag/innerchildhealing/)
- [Inner Child work](https://juneallen.net/tag/inner-child-work/)
- [inner child journaling](https://juneallen.net/tag/inner-child-journaling/)
- [Journal prompt](https://juneallen.net/tag/journal-prompt/)
- [mother wound](https://juneallen.net/tag/mother-wound/)
- [Selfparenting](https://juneallen.net/tag/selfparenting/)
- [Self Parenting](https://juneallen.net/tag/self-parenting/)
- [Racial shame](https://juneallen.net/tag/racial-shame/)
- [workplace](https://juneallen.net/tag/workplace/)
- [Imposter syndrome](https://juneallen.net/tag/imposter-syndrome/)
- [coaching](https://juneallen.net/tag/coaching/)
- [addiction](https://juneallen.net/tag/addiction/)
- [wellness](https://juneallen.net/tag/wellness/)
- [birthdays](https://juneallen.net/tag/birthdays/)

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