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Reclaiming Your Joy Through Sleep and Movement
Hey Sisters, Rest and movement, while seemingly opposite, are both vital for your well-being. For Black women, these essential acts can be particularly challenging. We often face unique barriers to true rest, and consistent physical activity can feel foreign, given our generally lower rates of participation compared to other groups. It’s time we reclaim these […]
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Finding Your Peace in the Spirit of Juneteenth
Hey Sisters, As this Juneteenth weekend comes to a close, I hope you’ve had moments of celebration, reflection, and connection. This holiday is a powerful reminder of the freedom our ancestors fought for—a freedom that was not just about breaking physical chains, but about securing the right to live with peace and joy. So, how […]
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Eat, Pray, Love. The Gentle Art of Mindful Eating
Hey Sisters, We talk a lot here at Her Melanted Mind about nurturing our inner world, protecting our peace, and celebrating our strength. But let’s take a moment to honor another sacred space. Our bodies, and specifically, how we nourish them. In a world that often rushes us, distracts us, and disconnects us, how we […]
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Food Access and Its Toll on Black Women’s Mental Health
Hey sis, let me talk to you. We talk a lot about protecting our peace and nurturing our mental health, but did you know the food on your plate plays a huge role in that? Seriously! What we eat is literally the fuel for our brain, impacting everything from our mood and energy levels to […]
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Mindfulness and Meditation for Black Women
Hey Sisters, In a world that often demands so much of us – as Black women, we navigate unique societal pressures, juggle multiple roles, and carry historical and present-day burdens. It’s no wonder that finding moments of peace and stillness can feel like a luxury. But what if I told you that cultivating inner calm […]
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PTSD in the Black Community
Hey Sis, Let’s talk about a topic that is important to me due to my own lived experience, something that often whispers in the shadows of all our experiences: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As Black women, we navigate environments that frequently present distinct challenges and exposures to trauma. Understanding the impact of these experiences on […]
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Building a Support System: The Importance of Community
Hey sisters, Life’s journey can take us down unexpected paths, and for me, a significant part of that journey has been learning the profound importance of building a support system. Growing up, I navigated an environment where consistent support was absent. It wasn’t until I ventured into college and beyond that I truly began to […]
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Self-Care Barriers and Why We’re Burning Out
Hey Melanin Minds, let’s talk real. We know what self-care is, right? It’s not just bubble baths and face masks (though those are nice). It’s the proactive steps we take to keep ourselves whole – physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Basically, it’s about survival. But here’s the thing: burnout hits us, Black women, hard. Like, […]
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Anxiety and Black Women: Recognizing and Managing Symptoms
Hey Queens, Let’s keep it real: that heavy cloud of anxiety? Many of us know it all too well. I’ve been there, and honestly, sometimes I’m still navigating those choppy waters. There have been moments when anxiety felt like it was going to completely drown me. But here’s the thing – we’re not alone. I’ve […]
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When the Hustle Hurts- Finding Balance in the Chaos
Hey sisters, It feels like it’s been ages, doesn’t it? I know I’ve been MIA for a while, and honestly, it’s because life has been throwing punches like a heavyweight boxer. Between juggling my Master’s program, trying to keep up with work, and, you know, just trying to breathe, I’ve been feeling the weight of […]
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