The Soft Life with Saddie Baddies

Recovering from Food and Body Trauma with Dr. Ebony Butler, PhD

This week’s topic hits home and digs deep into our relationship with food and body image. Unfortunately, many of us have a tumultuous relationship with food/nutrition and our body image and it can be one of the major sources of trauma for a LOT of us. If you can relate, you’ll resonate deeply with this week’s episode with expert, Dr. Ebony Butler, PhD: licensed psychologist, food relationship expert and creator of My Therapy Cards®, the first-ever self-exploration card deck for Black women and other women of color. In this week’s episode we discuss the cultural relevance of food trauma, red flags in our relationship with food and body image, and how we can utilize softness and ease in our healing journey and making peace with ourselves- inside and out.
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

Starting Your Healing Journey with Dr. Akua Boateng, PhD, LPC

Have you ever felt lost or stuck as to what step to take on your healing journey? Are you a first time therapy goer or the first person in your family to take the leap and go to therapy? If that sounds anything like you, you’ll resonate with this week’s episode with our lovely guest, Dr. Akua Boateng, PhD, LPC. Dr. Boateng is a sought after mental health and relationship expert specializing in treating anxiety, trauma, relationship issues and other emotional concerns. In this week’s episode she shares her insight on the challenges and successes of first time therapy goers, what some of the cultural and social barriers are to starting therapy, and how to embark on your own healing journey for the first time.
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

Generational Healing with Dr. Chanelle Ramsubick, MD

Welcome back baddies! In today’s episode with our very special guest, adult and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Chanelle Ramsubick, MD. Dr. Ramsubick is a second-generation Trinidadian-Canadian who has spent the majority of her career working in Black and brown communities providing mental health care to those who have historically been underserved. During our candid convo, we touch on the family dynamics growing up in an immigrant household, imposter syndrome, generational healing and of course, what softness means personally as a Black woman.
Disclaimer: trigger warning/mention of suicide, self harm, substance use disorder
 
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CREDITS
Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña
Sounds by: Eduay Peña

“Do Nothing Without Intention” (Season One Finale)

And just like that, we’re already at our season one finale! In this episode, we’re sharing our highlights from this season (including over 5,000 downloads and diverse listeners worldwide!), and answering questions live and directly from you, our listeners on building an online community, finding your purpose, and meaningful lessons learned. Our host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH shares her insight on creating with intention, being rooted in your “why” and what’s next for season two of The Soft Life.
Thank you so much for being a part of this space, and we can’t wait to share season two with you in September! Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review so we can continue growing with you.
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More info and content on gaslighting and negative self talk
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‘High-Functioning’ Anxiety, Healing from Burnout & Self Soothing Methods

What happens when your mind, body and soul feel disconnected? Today we’re talking all about high functioning anxiety, healing from burnout and self soothing methods. Our host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH shares her personal experience with anxiety, therapy, and how she recovered from burnout by practicing mental, physical and emotional care. If you’ve been feeling “out of it” lately, this one’s for you.
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Check out our posts on high functioning anxiety and burnout via our IG.
Watch our video, “Dealing with High-Functioning Anxiety” on YouTube.
Learn more about EFT and check out wellness practitioner, Lotus La Loba on IG.
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Growing Up First-Gen, Overcoming Identity Crisis, and Finding Your Tribe

This one’s for all my first-generation baddies…if you know, you know. Today we’re asking the question: what are the mental, emotional, and social implications of growing up in a culture and environment drastically different than your parents? In this week’s episode our host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH shares the ins and outs of growing up as a second generation immigrant, finding appreciation in her Ghanaian culture, shifting through an identity crisis and finally finding her tribe.
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Check out our posts on generational trauma and reparenting via our IG.
Link to my featured podcast episode on mental health in children at the border.
Link to article about Ashanti empire history here and here.
Link to article on the immigration paradox here.
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Dating, Relationships, and Situationships

Get your tea, baddie! Today we’re talking all about the good, bad and ugly of dating, relationships and situationships. We’re diving deep into relationship green, yellow and red flags as well as what types of questions might be helpful to ask yourself (and your future boo!) while you’re dating. Our host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH shares her own experience with relationships, situationships, dating herself, and how applying the soft life values in your love life can help you discover what you truly desire in your next romantic adventure. Don’t forget to tune in to one of our favorite episodes on self love and relationships from our friends over at Well + Good.
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If you or anyone you know are in a safety-compromising relationship, please visit www.loveisrespect.org for resources and support
Check out our 'love, situationships, and relationships' IG guide for more relationship-related topics
You can listen to the full Well+Good episode here :“Love Out Loud” and discover more from W+G on their website at http://wellandgood.com/
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Protecting Your Peace on Social Media

Take a break baddie! In this week’s episode, The Soft Life with Saddie Baddies, we’re sharing when it might be time to take a social media break. If you’ve been feeling uninspired and drained by the echo chamber of social media, this one’s for you. Taking a social media break can help us recenter, refocus and regroup which is essential. Our host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH shares her insight on how she takes social media breaks, the pros and cons of virtual connection, and how to find your online community.
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Read our article, “Disconnect to Reconnect” on our blog
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Making Your Home a Sanctuary and Creating Soft Spaces Within

In this week’s episode, The Soft Life with Saddie Baddies, we’re sharing how you can start making your home your own sanctuary, and create soft spaces within. With so many of us working from home and spending more time indoors more than ever, now is the time to reimagine what comfort, safety and softness looks like for us. Your home is ideally your safe haven, and in this episode our host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH shares her tips on creating soft and cozy vibes and reconnecting with your inner child’s home environment. Also, don't forget to grab your ticket for our first in-person event of the year: The Living Room with Saddie Baddies in Brooklyn, NY this Thursday, May 26 from 6:30-9pm! Can't wait to see you there.
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The Living Room on Thursday 5/26 in Brooklyn, NYC: event tickets
Apartment Therapy article
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Toxic Jobs, Self-Care and Taking Up Space in the Workplace

In this week’s episode, The Soft Life with Saddie Baddies, we dive deep into toxic jobs, practicing self care and taking up space in the workplace. We know how much work culture has shifted and changed within the last couple of years, and with that also comes a shift in the way we choose to behave and show up at work. In the United States, we overemphasize productivity, and overlook the importance of self care at work. This week’s episode is your loving reminder that you are more than your job title, and no job is worth sacrificing your mental health. Our host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH shares her own experiences with toxic work places, actions she took to remove herself and even how she went about asking for a first raise at a 9-5. 💸
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