Black Girl Burnout

Black Girl Burnout is a podcast hosted by Kelley Bonner dedicated to helping black women manage the stress of daily living and preventing the detrimental effects of burnout. Black women often feel overburdened and undervalued, and this podcast offers palpable solutions for this undeniable phenomenon. Bonner is a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience helping people and organizations transform, evolve, and heal burnout. Each week, she dives deep on topics around burnout including career burnout, relationship burnout, and how racism and sexism contribute to the acceleration of burnout-in just 15 minutes! Bonners helps listeners develop the tools to combat and overcome burnout. During each episode, she guides listeners through bite-sized and manageable practices that provide immediate relief by leaning into their own intuition and becoming more engaged and connected with themselves and their surroundings.

Health & Fitness
Mental Health
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Opt Into Nourishment - Part 2
oday’s journey is all about overcoming numbing and sharing experiences with the world that can lead to the creation of projects focused on nourishing yourself and infusing work with joy.
15 min
52
Opt Into Nourishment - Part 1
Your worth does not have to be tied to resilience or the struggle.
17 min
53
Opt Out of False Narratives
False narratives can be prevalent in many areas of our lives, including romantic relationships, family dynamics, and the workplace.
20 min
54
Opt Into The Power of Pause
The benefits of practicing the power of the pause through mindfulness are numerous, both physically and emotionally.
24 min
55
Opt Out of Running
The top three areas black women may be running from are themselves, the truth, and discomfort.
18 min
56
Opt Into Trusting Your Gut
Trusting your intuition can be a powerful tool for making better decisions, building self-confidence, and cultivating a life of joy and abundance.
16 min
57
Opt Out of Lowered Expectations
Listeners are encouraged to prioritize joy by imagining what a joyful relationship and career would look like.
17 min
58
Opt Into Joyful Movement
Instead of viewing exercise as a means to achieve a certain appearance or weight loss goal, Kelley encourages the Black Girl Burnout community to focus on consistently moving their bodies in a way that brings them happiness and joy.
19 min
59
Opt Out of Imposter Syndrome
Did you know that Impostor Syndrome can be directly connected to the legacy and racial trauma that many black women have experienced?
16 min
60
Opt Into Emotional Availability
Being emotionally available and vulnerable is a powerful way to stay emotionally healthy.
17 min
61
Opt Out of Fantasy
Are you ready to create a vision for your life that aligns with your true desires and take the necessary steps to make it a reality.
15 min
62
Opt Out Of Silence Part 3
Focus on the power of finding joy in the midst of adversity and using it as a form of activism and healing work.
16 min
63
Opt Out Of Silence Part 2
The Black Girl Burnout community is a safe and supportive space to explore the unique challenges Black Women face in our personal and professional lives.
19 min
64
Opt Out Of Silence Part 1
Sexual abuse and violence are prevalent issues in the Black community, particularly affecting Black women and girls.
25 min
65
Opt Out of Uneven Friendships
From power imbalances to one-sided conversations, we dive deep into the signs of toxic friendships and provide practical solutions to maintain healthy relationships.
19 min
66
Opt Into Patience
When we are patient and trust that the seeds we sow will eventually bring us joy, we can create a life of abundance.
14 min
67
Opt Out of Compassion Fatigue
Compassion fatigue is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that occurs when one is constantly exposed to the pain of others
15 min
68
Opt Into Play
Explore different ways that you can incorporate “Play” into your daily life.
15 min
69
Opt Out Of Insecurity
Release self-limiting beliefs that no longer serve you.
15 min
70
Opt Into Betting On Yourself
Learning to take calculated risks can have a positive impact along your journey towards trusting yourself.
15 min
71
Opt Into Expectations
It’s time to talk about the importance of being realistic with expectations for ourselves and prioritizing self-care.
16 min
72
Opt Out of Loneliness
Are you ready to talk about the impact of not having meaningful and true relationships in your life?
15 min
73
..Opt Into Activism
We are all activists, in our own way.
16 min
74
Opt Into The Pursuit of Joy - Part 3
Opting into Joy is an active and ongoing process.
17 min
75
Opt Into The Pursuit of Joy - Part 2
Embrace the idea of prioritizing wellness in business strategy.
15 min