The Soft Life with Saddie Baddies

‘But You Don’t Look Sad’- High Functioning Depression in Black Women

Just because you carry the load well doesn’t mean it’s not heavy baddie. Too many Black women and women of color are disregarded in the clinical and social conversation on depression until something tragic happens. This episode leans into the shadows of what ‘high-functioning’ depression is, signs, and resources to help you or someone you love.
Through this episode, you’ll learn:
What ‘high-functioning’ depression is and how it’s different than sadness
The way ‘high-functioning’ depression shows up specifically in Black women and signs it’s time to ask for help
Resources and community & self care tools available to you or someone you love
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & EPISODE LINKS
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Check out our article on Sustainable Baddie by Natasha Lopez
Check out our topic on high-functioning depression and mental health resources
Article on depression in Black women
 
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

‘Don’t Touch My Hair’:Dealing with Microaggressions

The thing about microaggressions, especially when you deal with them often as a Black person or a person of color, is that they feel like a slap in the face. They’re triggering, they make you question your self worth, they can reignite feelings of imposter syndrome and self doubt. But if you’ve dealt with or are currently dealing with handling a microaggression, you’re not alone.
Through this episode, you’ll learn:
What exactly microaggressions are and key examples of each type
How to respond to microaggressions with ease
Emotional and spiritual aftercare when dealing with a microaggression
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Check out our guide on our highlighted topics on social justice and racism with over 25 related topics
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

Love Languages for Yourself, Loved Ones and Lovers

Happy Lover’s Day baddies! Today we’re diving deep into each of the six love languages and how they can guide us to developing healthy relationships. Understanding what your love language is can provide more understanding, quality, clarity and closeness between you and your partner(s). Knowing your love language can potentially improve the connections we share with others, and help us to build healthier dynamics throughout our lives.
Through this episode, you’ll learn:
What the 6 love languages are and examples of each one
How to incorporate each love language with yourself, your loved ones and lovers
How knowing and understanding our love languages can help us deepen our connections
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Check out our guide on dating, relationships and situationships and take our love language quiz!
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

Bonus! Podcast Swap with Black Girl Flow: Boundaries 101

BONUS episode alert! 🚨
This week, we have a super special addition: our podcast swap with our favs, Black Girl Flow!
Consider this a boundaries 101 course, as Liv & Lex unpack what it even means to protect your peace and have healthy boundaries. Liv & Lex talk about what they have learned about establishing boundaries and how they maintain healthy boundaries to support their relationships. They also chat about what we often get wrong about establishing boundaries and how they might actually be a tool for cultivating healthy and sustainable relationships.
About Black Girl Flow:
Liv & Lex started our podcast in 2019, to give voice to the un-edited up’s and downs of adulthood. Over the years, they’ve cultivated a space dedicated to creating conversation that pushes us to be in alignment and at peace with ourselves and the world around them. They are about cultivating a community of women grounded in joy, growth, and success in their life, love, and identity.
 
Follow Black Girl Flow on IG, TikTok, Spotify and Apple for weekly updates
Listen to our podcast swap with them on Spotify and Apple about lucky girl syndrome
 
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

Creative Integrity, Comparison and Clout Chasing

This one’s dedicated to all our creative baddies. For some of us, creativity is our lifeline and has helped us through some of the darkest moments in our life. While there’s tons of tips, tricks and hacks about being a creative and embracing the creative process- one thing that often goes unsaid is some of our own pitfalls when approaching creativity as a lifelong practice and commitment. Whether you’re a full fledged artist, creative entrepreneur, or just starting out on your path- there’s a gem (…or two, or three) in here for you to take away.
Through this episode, you’ll learn:
What creative integrity is, as explained best by our friends over at @jallohstudios
How to deal with constant comparison, competition and clout chasing as a creative and stay in your own lane
Practical ways you can embrace creativity as a guide to learning and deepening your relationship with yourself and the world around you
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Check out Jalloh Studios’ incredible topic on creative integrity
Check out some of our other creative hubs and platforms like The Cirri, Cult Creative Agency and Saint Heron
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

Nurturing and Healing Your Inner Child & Teen

The inner child and teen is the part of ourselves that we tend to neglect as we mature. It’s the innate, youthful nature in us that often we “outgrow” as life, trauma, and challenges occur in our lives. As we become inundated with responsibilities, expectations, and unrealistic standards from society- our inner child can be harder to recognize and embrace as we get older. What was before a vivid representation of your lightheartedness and joy can develop into just a shadow of that version of ourselves.
Through this episode, you’ll learn:
Who and what your inner child and inner teen is
How to connect, listen to and start to heal the younger version of ourselves
Affirmations, exercises and journal prompts (via our newsletter!) on inner child & inner teen healing
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Learn more about healing your inner teen here
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Dealing with Liminal Spaces

This week’s episode is all about existing in a liminal space, aka that (not so) sweet spot between what was and what’s next. Transitions or liminal spaces can do a number on us sometimes, because there’s so much in the unknown that we can’t control. But what if we embraced liminal spaces with curiosity, acceptance and softness? How much easier would it be to just get through it?
Through this juicy convo, in this episode, you’ll learn:
What a liminal space is and how it affects us mentally and emotionally
How to deal with tough transitions and moments of discomfort with softness
What to do if you’re currently in a liminal space and looking to develop an exit strategy
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Learn more about being in a liminal space here
 
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

Lucky Girl Syndrome: Manifestation, Affirmations and Rewriting Your Narrative

If you haven’t heard about the current trend of #luckygirlsyndrome, consider this a run down of what everyone and their mom seems to be fascinated by lately (aka repackaged law of assumption). From learning how to write out affirmations in some of my darkest moments and eras to being shocked by the synchrocities and mysteries of the universe, I’ve learned that manifestation is a tool and luck isn’t as far fetched as it seems.
Through this juicy convo, in this episode, you’ll learn:
What lucky girl syndrome is and how you can adapt (the healthy) parts of it into your life
How to unlearn negative self talk and rewrite your own narrative
Positive affirmations I’ve used in my own life and using manifestation as a tool for self actualization
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

Embracing Your Flop Era (Season Two Finale)

Your girl (Priscilla), is no stranger to a flop era. In fact, I’d like to even think of myself as pro-flop era because as a recovering perfectionist, failure and rejection have transformed me and allowed me to embrace radical acceptance. From being laid off for the first time last year to TRIPLE failing organic chemistry in college, I’ve seen it all. Consider this episode the opposite of an IG 2022 recap reel.
Through this juicy convo, in this episode, you’ll learn:
What a flop era looks and feels like firsthand from a career, education and personal perspective
Why rejection is actually good for you and how it can bring out the best in you
What to do if you’re dealing with a loss, rejection or failure and how to pivot with ease
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Read our blog post, Why Rejection is Good for You
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

Rewilding, Slow Living, and Holistic Healing with Hillarie Maddox

When was the last time you thought about your relationship with nature? Have you ever had the urge to pack everything up in storage, rent a U-Haul, and live off the grid? Maybe even get into farming? 👩🏾‍🌾 I don’t think there’s anyone better to share this other than Hillarie Maddox, founder of @BlackGirlCountryLiving.
This week’s episode is all about rewilding, slow living and holistic healing with Hillarie Maddox. She left the city for life in the country, fell in love with nature, and found deep healing in the process, which she shares on her platform Black Girl Country Living. Now she is helping others explore their relationship with nature, themselves, and the earth through her writing and upcoming workshops.
Through our candid convo, in this episode, you’ll learn:
What slow and country living is and how to incorporate it even if you’re in a buzzing city
How to find and build a community and support system despite uprooting to a new environment
Holistic healing through rewilding and reconnecting with nature
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña