GirlTrek's Black History Bootcamp

In this transformative episode, Morgan and Vanessa invite listeners to honor the legacy of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald through a grounding foremother meditation. The session continues with a guided self-care audit, helping listeners reflect on their well-being. Vanessa shares an insightful lesson on compassionate listening, including how to identify signs of self-harm and suicide with care and empathy. Our favorite Talk Back Thursday homegirl, Nyra, shares heartfelt testimonies from trekkers recounting their self-care school journeys. This episode is a safe space for healing and inspiration.

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If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

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Vanessa and Morgan invite fellow trekkers to walk as the daughters of the playwright, Lorraine Hansberry, leading a reflective self-care audit and sharing the profound benefits of connecting with nature, grounding, and alternative healing practices. Our favorite Workshop Wednesday homegirl, Yolanda William, returns, relaying her personal experience with grounding and holistic wellness, offering insightful perspectives on rejecting fear and embracing healing in daily life. Join us for an episode that nourishes the mind, body, and spirit, encouraging deep reflection and renewal.

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Vanessa and Morgan continue Mental Health Week with an inspiring and spirit-filled foremother meditation, drawing from the legacy of the musical icon Nina Simone. Together, they dive into a self-care audit, tackle the stigma surrounding mental illness, and shed light on common mental health diagnoses while offering guidance on how to seek help. Our homegirl, Sandria Washington, returns, leading an insightful teach-in on mental health tips alongside CEO and Psychotherapist Chaka S. Holley. This episode is packed with wisdom, practical tools, and powerful conversations to support your mental well-being.

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Welcome back to Week Two of Self-Care School! In this empowering episode, Vanessa and Morgan kick off Mental Health week with a grounding foremother meditation inspired by the legendary Eartha Kitt. Together, they conduct a self-care audit and explore the importance of unpluggingdisconnecting from social media, emails, phones, tablets, and TV. Plus, they dive into the power of speaking life over ourselves. To top it all off, our homegirl, Renat Elliott, makes her return with actionable mental health tips to help you thrive.

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Join Vanessa and Morgan as they guide you through a powerful foremother meditation inspired by 19th-century physician Rebecca Lee Crumpler, then dive into a reflective self-care audit to check in with your well-being.  This episode wraps up the first week by focusing on the significance of vitamin D, physical touch, and practical ways to overcome loneliness. Plus, our homegirl Trelani Michelle shares timeless self-care practices drawn from elders and ancestors to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Enjoy listening—week one down, nine more weeks to go!

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