Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

Hey lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri up the conversation around wellness with a friendly reminder that you are ALWAYS your best investment. The ladies offer up smart advice about utilizing your paid time off, also known as PTO, to help boost your wellness for whatever you may need. Even if you don’t have a formal PTO employment situation, Terri and Dr. Dom have practical tips on how thorough planning and thinking ahead can help stave off burnout and lead you to the life of your dreams. There are many emotions and misperceptions about taking time off from work and life obligations. And, those factors can cloud your judgment with what you feel you may need. After all, when you’ve been conditioned to be Superwoman it’s easy to accept nothing less from yourself. But, when the goal is not for you to realize you need time off when your body starts to tell you…or worse starts breaking down from neglect. The goal is to bake in all of the time you need along the way so that you can live your healthiest and most fulfilled life. Tune in this week for a roadmap to making sure that you are running on a full tank and offering the best of you to…YOU. Lady, we love you and want you to know that you are worthy of divine rest. It’s ok to take a break. You deserve it! Quote of the Day: Taking PTO is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Taking care of yourself is not slacking; it’s strategy. – Patrice Harrell-Carter Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

Hey lady! We know things are looking pretty wild and perhaps a little unstable, which is why you are in the right place this week. You know we got you, right? This week, Terri and Dr. Dom welcome Tamara McLemore, PMP owner and founder of Tamara McLemore Enterprises and the creator of a project management course that will not only assist you in successfully passing the exam, but also teach you the fundamentals of being an effective project management professional so you can weather any economic condition and thrive in any labor market. Tamara has extensive experience navigating and eventually climbing the corporate ranks. She shares some of the tough lessons she’s learned along the way so that you don’t have to and offers a roadmap that makes you nimble and resilient in a tough job market. Refreshing your resume is more than listing your latest accomplishments. Acquiring the right skills and gaining the latest credentials (often by way of certification) that can make you stand out in the crowd. Tamara has pointers on how to help set yourself up to be the total package. Lady, are you taking stock of the current political landscape and having real conversations about what it’s going to take for you to be stable no matter what? Well, if you are then you definitely want to tune in. Tamara offers concrete steps to identify the actual value you bring to your work so that you can articulate your impact, attract the necessary resources you need to perform at a high level, and negotiate yourself into prosperity. Sis, you know we only operate out of abundance – never lack – over here at Cultivating H.E.R. Space, so tap in and map out your “no matter what I’m going to be GOOD” gameplan and let’s make moves! Quote of the Day: "Life is too short to work a job you hate." – Tamara McLemore Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Where to find Tamara McLemore: Website: Tamara McLemore, PMP Instagram: @tamarajoy X: @TamaraJoyful LinkedIn: Tamara McLemore Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

Hey lady! This week friend of the show, Camila Rodriguez, joins Dr. Dom and Terri to have an honest conversation about how to open a conversation with the youth in our lives about sex. Cami, is the co-founder of Empowered Caretakers: Navigating Sex Education with Kids and Teens. She is on a mission to help all the people in a child’s village empower them to make healthy decisions around their sexuality. In today’s climate, we cannot rely on public education to inform and empower students to advocate for themselves. Cami makes a point to expand the conversation from parents to caretakers because not every family looks or operates the same, but the importance of having the conversation and having it early remains consistent across the board. Cami’s course aims to arm caretakers with the information to explain with love and in an age-appropriate manner how children and teens can feel empowered to know their bodies, honor their boundaries, own their pleasure, and advocate for themselves if they find themselves in dangerous circumstances. Lady, we all know that knowledge is power and when you create a supportive environment with a foundation of respect, honesty, love and care you have a greater chance for a strong relationship with your loved one. Tune into today’s episode for tips on how to cultivate safety and trust during challenging conversations with the young people in your life. Quote of the Day: "The conversation starts with you." – Camila Rodriguez Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Where to find Camila Rodriguez: Website: Empowered Caretakers Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

Hey lady! Can you feel the transformation in the air? The feeling that change is around us is undeniable. Sometimes that change is within your relationships. Do you know when it’s time to cut ties with someone you’ve been romantically linked to? Terri and Dr. Dom offer their perspectives, based on their unique experiences, to shed some light on when it may be time to ditch your relationship. There are many excuses for staying in a relationship. Maybe you’ve been in it for years and fear starting over, maybe you share children and don’t want to disrupt their lives. Maybe the dizzle is just too bomb. It’s understandable to feel like those are acceptable reasons to remain in a relationship but the truth is if the relationship is no longer serving your highest good then lady, it’s time to give it the boot. Lady, in 2025 we are not settling. This episode may push a few buttons but healing doesn’t always feel pleasant. Your growth edge may lie in having a good look in the mirror about who you choose to share your energy with. So, get comfy and get your journal as Dr. Dom and Terri help you into a deeper understanding of how you take your relationships to the next level. And, don’t forget to check out the Aftershow where the ladies share more tea about their love lives. Quote of the Day: "The hardest part of ending a bad relationship is convincing yourself that you deserve better." – Unknown Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

Hey lady! How has cuffing season been treating you? Are you boo’d up and keeping cozy, or is your bed cold and it has you feeling a way? This week, Terri and Dr. Dom dive into the difference between being alone and loneliness and why the feelings of the latter may cause us to operate from a place of lack and find ourselves in less than desirable circumstances. While it may be hard to go through life when you yearn for a relationship, there’s good reason to find the abundance around you so that desperation doesn’t rear its ugly head and you wind up with someone you normally wouldn’t give a second look. This means looking at who is in your life and why, and then listening to your internal voice to get an accurate assessment of if it’s the right relationship for you. Taking stock of your relationships isn’t about keeping your heart in a safehouse far away from the possibility of being hurt. Instead, it empowers you to be honest about where you are in life and see if who you are dealing with aligns or not. When you operate from a place of loneliness it is entirely possible for you to settle for less than what you deserve, which is why you arm yourself with a gameplan to keep the blues away. Want more tips for your toolkit? Head to the Aftershow where Dr. Dom and Terri offer seven tips to help you move from a point of loneliness to a place of personal power. Quote of the Day: "Until you get comfortable being alone, you'll never know if you're choosing someone out of love or loneliness." – Mandy Hale Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

Hey lady! You’re in for a treat this week so we won’t delay. Dr. Thema Bryant, psychologist, author, professor, sacred artist, and minister joins Dr. Dom and Terri to bring a much-needed balm to our spirits with her wisdom, insight and soothing energy. Whenever Dr. Thema speaks it’s hard not to feel that everything is going to be alright! Dr. Thema is host of the popular The Homecoming Podcast and is no stranger to the podcast airwaves or the Cultivating H.E.R. Space podcast. Check out S3E12 and S8E12 to hear some of the timeless gems she shares. This week, Terri and Dr. Dom welcome Dr. Thema back to discuss how her new book Matters of the Heart can help everyone who is in need of healing in their relationships. Often when people discuss relationships the focus is on romantic relationships. Dr. Thema posits that healing our relationship with relating to others in all facets of our life will help us build the level of community needed to lead a healthy and fulfilled life. There are mindsets that one can adopt to help add clarity to her or his personal approach to their circle. Maybe you don’t need to cut that person off…you just need boundaries. Or, perhaps the relationship feels difficult because its run its course…and that’s ok. What can seem easy to understand in theory can often be difficult in practice, which is why Dr. Thema explains that she structured her book to be both a chapter book that can be read in order, but also a reference book that you can call upon for specific scenarios and situations. In short, it’s a true tool to aide in the healing of all your relationships. Lady, if it’s not evident yet, we’re going to need each other to get through this new phase of life. Healing and strengthening the relationships in your life not only provide peace, comfort and love but also serve as a powerful act of resistance against oppression and harm. Let’s love each other through this next chapter, lady! Want to find out how? Tune in. Quote of the Day: "I am worthy of giving and receiving love." – Dr. Thema Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Where to find Dr. Thema Bryant: Website: Dr. Thema Bryant Book: Matters of the Heart Podcast: The Homecoming Podcast Podcast: The Homecoming Podcast Instagram: @dr.thema Twitter: @drthema Facebook: Thema Bryant Davis TikTok: @drthema Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

Hey lady! This year is your year to take your pleasure to new heights. This is the year you take what makes you feel good and let it inform all the ways it makes your life beautiful and delicious. But, before you bloom like the beautiful rose you are, we need to get down to the root of what may be keeping you from experiencing the pleasure you so richly deserve. Remember, flowers bloom best in good soil. Dr. Janet Williams is a licensed physician and surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, where she is a board certified specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Janet, as her patients affectionately call her, is also the author of Why Don't I Like Sex Anymore?: The Grown Woman’s Guide to Getting Your Groove Back and Claiming Your Truth and the owner of Good Groove Coach, an bespoke intimacy coaching service that includes one-on-one coaching, hypnotherapy and access to Dr. Janet’s Confident Pleasure Program. She joins Dr. Dom and Terri to discuss the myriad factors that can impact Black women’s access to healthy, thrilling, memorable sexual encounters. These factors go deeper than lingerie or even body issues. Black women face an inordinate amount of pressures that come from socio-economic, class, and race. Those pressures cause stress and stress can often lead to illness. We know the statistics when it comes to heart disease and blood pressure with Black women but we don’t talk about the emotional and mental tolls that they take on Black women. Couple that with changing hormones, and shifting cycles that eventually lead to perimenopause and menopause and you have a recipe for intimacy confusion. That’s why Dr. Janet is on a mission to arm women with the information they need to really get their groove back. As we head into challenging political times we’re going to need each other and our joy more than ever! Find your community and find your way to your best orgasm in this week’s episode. Lady, holler at us on Patreon and let us know how you plan on getting your groove back in 2025! Quote of the Day: "My body and an inner knowing have always told me sex could be great, but for some reason, almost everything and everyone else has told me otherwise." – Dr. Janet Williams Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Where to find Dr. Janet Williams: Website: Good Groove Coach Book: Why Don't I Like Sex Anymore?: The Grown Woman’s Guide to Getting Your Groove Back and Claiming Your Truth Instagram: @goodgrooveco Facebook: Good Groove Company Altadena Seventh Day Adventist Church Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

Lady! Are you ready to expand your horizons and tap into your spiritual side? Well, then come closer because we have the perfect guest to excite your imagination with tales of spiritual lore. Anita Kopacz is a lifelong storyteller. She’s made a career bringing fun and interesting stories to life as the former Editor-in-Chief of Heart & Soul magazine and now she is the author of The Wind on Her Tongue. Anita welcomes the audience into a world where spirituality intersects with real world scenarios to create a compelling narrative you won’t want to put down. In her page-turning book, Anita introduces her audience to the Orishas, spiritual deities that are most recognized in the African Traditional Religions (ATRs) of Ifa, Voudoo, and Hoodoo. Anita offers context about the ATRs and their importance in the African diasporic experience. She dispels some of the common myths and misconceptions regarding the ATRs and offers perspective on how some of the wisdom from the Orishas and the ATRs can provide insight into your life. Lady, whether you’ve promised yourself that you’ll read more this year or you’re asking yourself the big questions about the meaning of life and where our help comes from, we promise this is the episode for you. Let Anita’s calm energy transport you to the deeper well that resides within you. And, you’ll want to tune into the Aftershow this week. Dr. Dom and Terri offer a more in-depth peek into their creative process that can help spark your own. Dream big, lady! Quote of the Day: "No one is supposed to understand your calling. It wasn't a conference call." – Unknown Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Where to find Anita Kopacz Website: Anita Kopacz Book: The Wind on Her Tongue Instagram: @anitakopacz Facebook: Anita Kopacz TikTok: @anitakopacz2 Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Hey lady! How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Are you still on track with your health and wellness goals? If you started the year revved up and ready to go and already find yourself slouching back towards bad habits we want to help take some of the pressure off with a helpful reframe that will help sharpen your focus on your goals. This week, Alishia McCullough, a licensed clinical mental health therapist and founder of Black and Embodied Counseling and Consulting PLLC, stops by Cultivating H.E.R. Space to discuss her new book Reclaiming the Black Body: Nourishing the Home Within to discuss how Black women and femmes can unlearn the harmful narratives about our Black bodies. These stories have been passed down generationally and have been detrimental to how we view ourselves and our place in this world. Alishia offers new frameworks on how to view the Black body and divorce it from the way it’s been traditionally viewed by discussing our relationship with nourishing food, deep respect for our ancestral lineages, and combatting the images we see in the media. Lady, wherever you are in your health journey always remember that your mindset is the first part of you to conquer. Once you master how you view YOU, trust us, you will be unstoppable! Quote of the Day: "Food is a spiritual practice. Eating is a spiritual practice. Cooking is a spiritual practice. Farming is a spiritual practice. Gardening is a spiritual practice. Do you see how important food is to us a diaspora?" – Lyvonne Briggs Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Where to find Alishia McCullough: Website: Black and Embodided Book: Reclaiming the Black Body: Nourishing the Home Within Instagram: @blackandembodied Patreon: Black and Embodied Facebook: Black and Embodied Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Hey lady! Last week, Dr. Dom and Terri introduced strategies for strengthening your discernment and creating a pathway to thriving in your relationships. This week they take it up a notch by diving deeper into tactics that will help you recognize manipulative behaviors quickly so that you remain in integrity and joyful in your life. Over the years, Dr. Dom and Terri have offered unique perspectives on keeping yourself safe from those who wish to use or harm you. They’ve discussed issues regarding narcissism, manipulation, and self-trust throughout the years so after you listen to this week’s episode be sure to scroll through the archives for more support in these areas. Tap in! 7 Tips to Build Discernment and Stop Letting Manipulators Into Your Life: 1. Develop Self-Awareness 2. Set and Maintain Boundaries 3. Vet People Before Letting Them In 4. Educate Yourself About Manipulative Tactics 5. Strengthen Emotional Resilience 6. Cultivate a Support System 7. Practice Discernment Daily Quote of the Day: "Discernment is the ability to see things for what they REALLY are and not what we WANT them to be." – Unknown Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Hey lady! Welcome to 2025! This is the year you take all of your power back and stand in your light! That’s why this week Dr. Dom and Terri waste no time in helping you remember the strength you carry within by outlining an actionable plan to keep manipulators and those who don’t wish you well as far away from you as possible. You know we love radical accountability at Cultivating H.E.R. Space podcast, which is why this episode is going to be the tough love to help you chart a path that works best for your life! We all know about narcissists, opportunists, and general manipulators but do you know that you have a built-in guidance system to help loosen their grip on you or deter them from approaching all together? That’s right, you have the power of your discernment and like with everything in this life, it is a muscle that can be strengthened and sharpened. It is your responsibility to take care yourself in a way that you greet life with your heart full and open and your eyes wide awake and aware. And, by growing your toolkit you’ll be armed with strategies to help you walk with your head high. With some practice and discipline you can place yourself in the driver’s seat of your life so that you are not afraid to live with your light dimmed, rather with the joy that is your birthright. This episode is an active one, lady. Grab your tea or cozy beverage and get your journal out because Terri and Dr. Dom have some impactful questions for you to consider as you create an action plan to help you grow your self-awareness and bolster your discernment. If you need a journal head over to the Cultivating H.E.R. Space shop (link below) and you’ll find all of the tools you need to help make this journey home to yourself one full of ease, compassion, and joy! Cheers to 2025 being your best year yet! 7 Tips to build discernment and stop letting manipulators into your life: Quote of the Day: "Discernment is the ability to see things for what they REALLY are and not what we WANT them to be." – Unknown Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Hey lady! You made it! We’re at the end of the year and, hopefully, by now you’ve gotten some rest and can review your year and take stock of the good and the bad to discover where you’ve wound up. If this year went swimmingly, congratulations! If this year left much to be desired, it’s okay! Regardless of how the year settled for you the good news is that next year is brand new and ripe with opportunity and potential. That’s why this episode, Terri and Dr. Dom offer a glimpse into the highs and lows of their year and some perspective on how they will goal map and plan for a fruitful 2025. Do you have big goals and dreams and feel like you need some help to stop spinning your wheels and make some traction? Are you moving forward but need focused and strategic thinking to propel you to the next level? Or is it all going smoothly on the surface, but you notice something underneath that is keeping you from living your absolute best life? Whatever the reason you have a unique opportunity to build a life that you love through intention and imagination. Let this episode be the spark that lights the fire under your butt to make it one to remember. Don’t forget, if you’re looking for therapy to heal wounds or to help uncover your limiting beliefs and outdated programming, Dr. Dom has a therapy practice that might be right for you. And, if you’re ready to go from surviving to thriving, Terri is available to coach you through the steps that leads you to authenticity, integrity, and success in all facets of your life. Check out the links below for their individual offerings and head to Patreon for more juicy tips on how to make 2025 a year to remember! Cheers to a prosperous year, lady! 7 tips for Making the Next Year Your Best Year: Quote of the Day: “Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.” — Robin Sharma Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Hey lady! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time when, hopefully, life is slowing down, and you can spend time reflecting on your year and your life. This time is a great opportunity to take stock of where you’ve been, how you’ve grown, and dream up where you’re going. And, the beautiful thing about life is that as adults we have the power of choice to determine our futures. Chances are that if you’re listening to this podcast you are an adult or advancing into adulthood and have real world obligations and responsibilities. That’s why this week, Terri and Dr. Dom spend some time breaking down what established adulthood is and how you can make the most of every single day! Established adulthood is a concept popularized by Dr. Clare Mehta and it describes the intersection of multiple significant responsibilities like marriage, parenting, and caregiving for aging parents while advancing in one’s career. These are the markers of life that can define what life is and how you operate in it. Dr. Dom and Terri explore what that really means when you don’t quite always feel like that adult and what it means when you know, for sure, that you are that adult. This fun episode offers perspective on how to embrace your adulthood and how to shift those good vibes into positive action for an even brighter, more fulfilling future as we head into 2025. Head to our Patreon so you can tap into the Aftershow for more insightful questions and tips on cultivating a life that lights you up! Tips for Navigating Established Adulthood Quote of the Day: “Adulthood is not about growing up but about growing into yourself.” – Unknown Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Hey lady! This week, Dr. Dom and Terri welcome Dr. Maisha Standifer, Director of Population Health, The Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine to offer fresh information about HIV, AIDS, the trends she’s seeing in sexually transmitted disease infection rates and what Black women need to know about keeping themselves safe and healthy. Dr. Standifer is a powerhouse of a woman and offers grounded perspective on the real issues that the Black community face in regards to HIV transmission and AIDS. The truth of the matter is that despite HIV/AIDS being known in the community for more than 40 years the stigma has transferred from white gay men to Black women and so much of that is because of a lack of information. In fact, 50 percent of new HIV cases are Black women. Dr. Standifer doesn’t sugarcoat the facts about the fact if you are sexually active you are HIV possible. Armed with that knowledge, she offers solutions for prevention, resources for care should you contract the infection, and hope for a future where HIV and AIDS is eradicated from the community. Tune into a powerful conversation chock full of valuable information. This is your one precious life, lady, treat it with the best care! Quote of the Day: “Understand others and their experiences as you talk and interact with them.” - Unknown Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Where to find Satcher Health: Website: Morehouse School of Medicine Website: Satcher Health Leadership Insitute Instagram: @satcherhealth Facebook: Satcher Health LinkedIn: Satcher Health Leadership Institute Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Hey lady! Are you sliding headfirst into the holidays completely exhausted by work demands, life obligations, and the oppressive beatdown that was the 2024 election season, and compounding worldwide strife? That short list doesn’t even include some of the pop quizzes that life springs on you – you know the kind; the ones that require the remainder of your energy reserves leaving you spent? Hopefully you can get some rest soon as the country begins to ease into holiday cheer. We want to help turn down the volume of life this week so we have a very special guest to help usher in moments of calm and respite. Jasmine Marie is a breathwork practitioner and founder of Black Girls Breathing, an online platform and community that features resources to help you regulate and heal your nervous system surrounded by like-hearted Black women providing support and encouragement in the journey. She’s also the author of Black Girls Breathing: Heal From Trauma, Combat Chronic Stress, and Find Your Freedom and she joins Dr. Dom and Terri for a beautiful conversation about all of the ways we’ve learned to keep it together and how some of them may be used to our detriment. The work to not only unlearn and heal, but grow resiliency so that you can thrive is not easy but if you have a solid toolkit you can make it fun. Jasmine Marie offers practical wisdom on why building a strong, resilient nervous system is essential to living a healthy life as a Black woman and gives tangible practices, including a sample breathwork session, that you incorporate into your daily life. Listen to the end for an extra special offer for our listeners! Quote of the Day: "I am worthy of giving my heart, mind, and body the attention it deserves." – Jasmine Marie Hey lady! Try Black Girls Breathing for 50% off for the first three months of your membership with the code HERPODCAST at checkout! Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Where to find Jasmine Marie: Website: Black Girls Breathing Website: Sunday Balm Book with Bonus: Black Girls Breathing: Heal From Trauma, Combat Chronic Stress, and Find Your Freedom Book: Black Girls Breathing: Heal From Trauma, Combat Chronic Stress, and Find Your Freedom I Instagram: @blackgirlsbreathing Instagram: @thatgirl_jmarie Twitter: @blackgirls_bgb Facebook: Black Girls Breathing Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Lady! Have you ever been called the good girl? Are you perceived as dependable, reliable, and relatively harmless? Do people expect perfection from you and when you fall short from those expectations do, they make you feel shame and guilt? And, what happens to your good girl image once you decide to stick up for yourself or say no? Is the backlash swift and painful? If anything mentioned sounds familiar, then this week’s episode is for you. Terri and Dr. Dom share their experiences with being the good girl and why those perceptions and thereby responsibilities can be harmful as we mature into adulthood. Whether you are the oldest child, or you came from a strict family, or you had to figure out your upbringing on your own; we’ve all experienced the societal burden of being the good girl. The good news is now that we’re grown women we have the power of choice and can choose to untangle the deleterious programming we’ve been surrounded by through family, media, and society. Dr. Dom and Terri outline some of the harmful effects of the good girl mindset this episode. Don’t be surprised if some of the impacts are so subversive that they touch a tender spot in you. But, you know how we do. Check into the Aftershow for tips on how to heal and improve your life now that you know that you can be amazing, badass, and awesome without the low mantle of being good. Lady, this internal work can tough but it is necessary for growth and self-actualization. Check out our Cultivating H.E.R. Space shop for journals, pillows, latte mugs, and apparel to ease some of the awakenings you’re having while listening. They also make for great gifts this holiday season! Quote of the Day: "Being unapologetic means that I will be all of me. I will no longer shrink or compromise myself by playing small so others will not feel insecure in my presence.” – Lisa Nichols Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Hey lady! Can you believe that we are already at holiday time? This time of year, can be sweet and full of joy or rife with anxiety, tension, and heavy emotions. And, let’s be real, the current times we’re in can add in an additional layer of complex feelings that can trip up even the most internally sturdy among us. That’s why, this week, Terri and Dr. Dom offer strategies and tips on how to navigate an often energetically charged time of the year. Have you thought through how you’re going to enjoy this holiday season? Whether it’s optimizing technology to get the feast organized or discerning the appropriate boundaries when dealing with family members, you have options to make this season as comfortable for you as possible. You also have the power to decide to acknowledge any pain the holidays may bring and start a new tradition special to you and your loved ones. Lady, we wish you comfort, rest, and peace however you choose to spend this season. And, remember, we love our community and we’re here for you in the archives and on our Patreon! Quote of the Day: “Life is short, and it’s up to you to make it sweet.” – Sadie Delany Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Hey lady! *Cue Beyonce* All my single ladies! Well, you know the rest. This week, Dr. Dom and Terri dive into all of the reasons why being single gets a bad rap and why it’s actually something that can be celebrated. In today’s modern dating climate women are finding themselves with autonomy and choice, which is a delicious and beautiful feeling. Even with all of that personal power, let’s not pretend that society doesn’t still place a stigma on singleness; especially if you are a woman. But, there are so many reasons why being single is the bomb and Terri and Dr. Dom want you to know all about them. Whether you have closed up shop and are totally invested in the happiness of you and your community, or you still long for love but know that life is what you make it – there are plenty of reasons to feel excited about a life of freedom. Terri and Dr. Dom explore the nuance that comes with being a woman who is free of bitterness because she’s accepted and embraced the gift of time she has to build a life of purpose and meaning so that she can leave a legacy of her choosing. Did you notice the key word in this episode? Happiness is a choice and we hope this episode inspires you to choose only the best for yourself because lady – you’re worth it! Holla at us on Instagram and tell us how you maximize your fly ass single life. And, tune into the Aftershow where the dynamic duo let their hair down in the realest of ways. Quote of the Day: "Single? No, I'm just in a relationship with freedom." – Unknown Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Hey lady! It’s Fall, which means the temperature is dropping and there is an invitation to turn inward to reflect, recharge, and restore. The frenetic energy of the past few months is now slowing down and we can collectively use this time to check-in with ourselves and ask, “hey girl, how are you doing?” This week, Dr. Dom and Terri tap into their higher selves and offer some of the strategies that they use to replenish and nourish themselves during the beautiful quiet of the Fall and Winter months. Whether it be planning a luxurious spa day or setting boundaries around your cozy reading time it matters how...you do you. As with everything, take what you need and leave the rest as you grow your self-care toolkits. Hit us up on IG and let us know how you plan on tending to yourself during the cozy, cold months? Fall into Wellness: 7 Ways to Rest and Recharge Before the New Year 1. Nature Walks and Hikes 2. Digital Detox 3. Cozy Reading Sessions 4. Mindful Journaling 5. Practice Self-Care Rituals 6. Indulge in Nostalgia 7. Practice Gratitude Quote of the Day: “Every season is one of becoming, but not always one of blooming. Be gracious with your ever-evolving self.” – B. Oakman Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Hey lady! It’s Fall and for many, it’s officially homecoming season; the season when they’ll reunite with old classmates to reminisce on the fun times of their youth, but this week Terri and Dr. Dom want to focus on a more personal homecoming, one that is universally more accessible to all. Dr. Thema Bryant, a friend of the show and two-time previous guest, discusses the power of finding a path home to yourself on her podcast The Homecoming Podcast. She offers wisdom on all of the various ways we lose ourselves as we journey through life and provides strategies on how to cultivate the tools needed to journey through life with wholeness. Dr. Dom and Terri draw inspiration from her podcast and dive deep into the elements that make a personal homecoming something you can delve into at your own pace. Bittersweet undertones run through homecomings because they often come from tough lessons, but the glory and self-respect that you can generate from making the decision to return to yourself is often the greatest reward. Dr. Dom and Terri offer tips to help you usher in your personal homecoming. Whether it’s your first self-awakening or the latest chapter in an incredible story you have the tools to write the most beautiful scenes yet. 8 Ways You Can Come Home to Yourself 1. Engage in Self-Reflection: Take time for introspection through journaling or meditation. Reflecting on your thoughts and experiences helps clarify your values and desires, fostering a deeper connection with your authentic self. Research shows that expressive writing can significantly enhance self-awareness and emotional health. 2. Practice Mindfulness: Incorporate mindfulness techniques into your daily routine to cultivate presence and self-awareness. Mindfulness meditation can reduce anxiety and increase acceptance of your thoughts and feelings, promoting self-compassion. 3. Set Healthy Boundaries: Learn to say no and prioritize your own needs. Establishing boundaries is crucial for self-care and maintaining your sense of self in various relationships. 4. Nurture Your Inner Child: Engage in activities that bring you joy and creativity, reminiscent of your childhood. This process can heal past wounds and foster a sense of freedom and authenticity, allowing you to reconnect with who you truly are. 5. Build a Supportive Community: Surround yourself with people who uplift and support you. Having a network of like-minded individuals can reinforce your self-worth and provide encouragement on your journey of self-discovery. 6. Prioritize Self-Care: Make time for activities that promote your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Regular self-care practices can lead to increased self-love and help you reconnect with your desires and needs. 7. Pursue Your Passions: Identify and engage in hobbies or interests that ignite your passion. Pursuing what you love enhances your self-identity and fulfillment, allowing you to express your true self. 8. Embrace Change and Growth: Recognize that personal growth often requires stepping out of your comfort zone. Embracing change fosters resilience and helps you adapt to new aspects of yourself, ultimately leading to a stronger sense of self. Quote of the Day: “Homecoming is a return to authentic living that is based on truth, self-acceptance, and an aligning of action with values and purpose.” –Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.com