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 me reconnect with my body, my capacity, my sacred Self and why these practices are especially important for us living inside systems that reward over-functioning and self-abandonment. Rest is not about self-improvement. It’s about self-inclusion and remembering that our worth is not tied to output.
In This Episode, I Talk About:
- Why burnout is not a personal failure, but a systemic response
- How silence and solitude support trauma healing and nervous system regulation
- The impact of slavery and intergenerational trauma on rest and productivity
- Why Black women are often valued for usefulness rather than humanity
- What happens when we stop overriding our bodies
- How intentional rest improves boundaries, clarity, and relationships
- Simple ways to begin practicing mindfulness and silence in everyday life
Book reference : Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise by Thich Nhat Hanh
This book was a gentle entry point for me into stillness and presence. If you’re tired, overstretched, or longing to slow down, this conversation is for you.
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