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Welcome to ”The Black Woman’s Stress Solution,” the podcast for ambitious black women who are navigating the complexities of success while striving for balance and well-being in their lives. Brig Johnson, your host and go-to coach for stress management, brings you insights, strategies, tools and a little bit of neurobiology to master mindfulness, self-improvement, confidence, and personal growth. With Brig’s guidance, you’ll learn how to become unstuck and manage stress effectively while pursuing your goals and dreams to create your EPIC shit. Each week Brig dives deep into the world of self-care, mindset shifts, and empowerment strategies tailored specifically for Black women in business and leadership roles. With a focus on self-awareness, confidence-building, and goal-setting, this podcast provides the tools and guidance needed to navigate the challenges of work, health, relationships, and modern life with grace and resilience. Whether you’re an experienced women boss or just starting your journey of self-discovery, this podcast is your go-to resource for becoming the empowered, confident woman you were meant to be. Brig addresses common questions and challenges faced by high-achieving black women, offering practical advice and actionable steps to help you unlearn and unleash to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Examples of these questions are: *How can Black women effectively manage stress while juggling multiple responsibilities? *What are some mindfulness techniques specifically tailored for Black women? *How can Black women develop a positive mindset in the face of challenges and setbacks? *What strategies can Black women employ to boost self-confidence and self-esteem? *How can Black women set achievable goals for personal and professional growth? *What are some practical self-care practices that Black women can incorporate into their daily routines? *How can Black women navigate imposter syndrome and overcome feelings of inadequacy? *What role does self-love play in stress management and personal empowerment for Black women? *How can Black women overcome barriers to seeking help and support for their mental health? *What are some effective techniques for boundary-setting and prioritizing self-care in a demanding work environment? *How can Black women cultivate resilience and bounce back from triggers stronger than before? *What resources are available for Black women seeking mentorship, coaching, or community support? *How can Black women leverage their unique experiences societal bullshit and perspectives to excel in their careers and personal lives? *What are some common misconceptions about stress management and self-improvement for Black women, and how can they be addressed? *How can Black women balance ambition and self-care to achieve sustainable success and fulfillment? * How can Black women become unstoppable and unf*ckwithable being their absolute best self…no matter what the situation—not allowing outside things to impact how they think and feel about themselves, what they do, or how they show up in the world? *Health and relationships and societal bullshit that create stress for black women *Why stress is the biggest block to your confidence, keeping you stuck. *Why is creating safety one of the first things we must address as black women? *Why is stress hindering the growth of our relationships? Subscribe to ”The Black Woman’s Stress Solution” today and embark on a journey of empowerment, resilience, and growth. Visit https://brigjohnson.com/ to learn more about Brig Johnson and her coaching services.
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Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
We all know that life comes with unavoidable physical and emotional pain. That seems to be a non-negotiable part of the deal. The negotiable part is how much time you will spend worrying about it. If you have a legitimate reason to be stressed; then let yourself worry; it’s normal but I challenge you to adapt the concept of a Worry Window so that you are not using precious energy to worry when it is not necessary. A Worry Window is a period of time that you set aside to worry about whatever issue is at hand and it can decrease the amount of time you spend worrying. Giving yourself Worry Windows frees your brain of all the energy that you're taking away from your current circumstances, the enjoyment, fulfillment, creativity, problem-solving, and puts it at a set time where you have decided this is when you will worry and these are the parameters.
We will be talking about this topic in more depth at this month's masterclass. If you're not a regular on a master class schedule, please go to my website, www.brigjohnson.com, and click the link to join. I usually do two, three master classes a month.
Also, I am offering a small group coaching opportunity that is coming up for a very limited few people. I am running this totally as a beta. So if you're interested in joining a very small group coaching program where, in community, we will coach through our issues, in a way that I think enhances and can sometimes make the transformation faster. Then I invite you to send me an email to express your interest at brig@brigjohnson.com.
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EP. 31 Stop Having One-Sided Conversations with Your Brain
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Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
In this episode, I discuss a few random topics that I have on my mind. This is a rant where I coach you through some thoughts that may be blocking your potential. I know you have heard me say it before but our thoughts must be managed if we want to move past our self-imposed barriers. Let's talk about how you can do that. Press play to catch these gems.
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Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Did you know that Black women are 80% more likely than women of other races to change their natural hair to meet social norms or expectations at work? Narrow beauty standards make it difficult for black women to freely celebrate their own beauty. While all women experience pressure to conform to certain standards of appearance, society’s bias has resulted in unfair judgment and discrimination against Black women based on hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locs, and twists, that are inherent to our race. For this reason, the C.R.O.W.N Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyle. In July 2019 this bill became a law and is now law in 8 states (CA, CO, MD, NY, NJ, VA, WA, CT). The Crown Act was a milestone but there is still a lot of work to do.
I want to talk about what this means for us high-achieving women and how we can embrace our natural beauty and celebrate our self-expression. Tune in to join the conversation.
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Good Hair Documentary by Chris Rock - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MazokEvX63I
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Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
The need to succeed is a natural human desire, yet for Black women, our success is beyond simple bragging rights or a pat on the back. Our success represents something bigger than our own personal victory. The issue is that this desire presents an added pressure to be perfect and not mess up because we constantly feel the responsibility to not fail, we cannot afford to fail. Unfortunately, this pressure keeps us from meeting ourselves where we are. Meaning, we don't allow space to just be an imperfect human. We don’t want to mess up because then that means something is wrong with us and we have to fix it and fixing it means beating ourselves up which causes us suffering.
I want you to know that we are allowed to mess up sometimes. We won't always get it right and that's ok. Listen in to learn how to give yourself grace and meet yourself where you are.
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
A life coach is someone whose expertise is to support you in enhancing your life. A life coach acts as a guide to assist you in retraining your mind by adopting new ways of thinking, which can involve replacing harmful beliefs with positive and affirming ones in order for you to reach personal and professional fulfillment. Basically, you can think of a life coach as someone whose literal job is to help you reach your goals and ultimately enhance your life.
Today, I am joined by Jane Jones, PhD. Jane is a writing coach and developmental editor who helps womxn academic authors transform their relationship with writing. She’s a proud New Yorker, weekend bourbon drinker, and former tenure-track professor of sociology. Jane was once an overworked academic, under such intense stress that she developed a lactose intolerance. Eventually, after becoming disillusioned with the structural inequalities and what felt like outright-hostile working conditions of my university, Jane left academia to found Up In Consulting. In her six years as a developmental editor, she’s worked with writers who have published books with presses including University of Chicago, Oxford, Princeton University Press, New York University Press, and Bloomsbury.
She decided to hire a coach after realizing that she was not taking time to process her thoughts which hindered the progress in her business. We think we have to do this alone, listen in as we discuss the value of having support on your journey to leveling up. Press play to join the conversation.
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Jane Jones, PhD., Writing Coach and Developmental Editor for Academic Womxn
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Elevate a 6-month, interactive book-writing program for academic womxn - https://elevate.upinconsulting.com/apply/
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Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
We are not our thoughts. Thoughts are merely thoughts, they do not paint the picture of who we are. It’s not our thoughts themselves that bring things to fruition, it’s our actions. And so it is important to manage our thoughts so that we will take actions that will actually serve us. It’s all about being aware that the intrusive, scary thoughts are merely unsubstantial nothingness that we should question and challenge, and that our intentional, positive thoughts can help shape our behaviors in productive ways. Our brain adds its own narrative to everyday events which we accept as truth. It's time to tell our brains NO and change the narrative. Listen in to learn how.
If you want help with this work, I invite you to reach out to me. I’d love to support you on this journey. Visit my website, www.brigjohnson.com to book your breakthrough call today.
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EP. 02 Your Brain is F*cking with You
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Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Our minds contain many different perspectives, and they can empower or demotivate us. The self-talk in our heads is responsible for so many of our failures and why we think the way we do. Oftentimes we dismiss our thoughts because it seems rational or accurate but it is not always true. When your mind starts saying dreadful things to yourself, don’t let your mind get away with it. This is your survival brain trying to protect you from the dangers of the big bad world that you face every day but until you become aware of just how crazy your self-talk is, you won’t be able to change it. And until we change what we say to ourselves in our head, we’ll continue to trip over these internal conversations.
Listen in to learn how to stop having one-sided conversations with your brain by transforming your thoughts.
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Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Women swear sometimes so let's get over it. Patriarchy punishes women for profanity because it wants us to forever remain within the straitjacket of niceness and politeness. Well, I say F**k the patriarchy. I think that is ridiculous and I want us to have a conversation about it. Join me on this episode along with some bada** life coaches, Corinne Crabtree, Susan Hyatt, Angela Mascenik, and Kara Loewentheil as we share our subjective views on this topic and our journey to being unapologetically us, foul-mouth and all. You're in for a treat. Press play to join the conversation.
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Angela Mascenik - Certified Life Coach
Susan Hyatt - Master Certified Life And Business Coach
Corinne Crabtree - Master Weight Loss Coach
Kara Loewentheil, J.D., - Master Confidence Coach
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Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Do you feel like you've accomplished a lot, but you still have more big scary goals that you want to achieve? You tell yourself “things are great right now, I don't want to mess it up by starting something new”. Although you try to push those goals to the side, they remain persistent. Perhaps launching a new business is your big scary goal. You dread leaving your goodt goodt job and having to give up the comforts of a stable paycheck to delve into the unknown, an unpredictable abyss. A lot of things keep us from making the leap—things like fear and insecurity but there are a few more things that keep you stuck and unwilling to commit to your goal. Listen in to learn what they are and how to move past them.
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EP. 12 Be A Boy Scout for Your Goals
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Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
It’s easy to have high aspirations. It’s much less easy to make those dreams and goals a reality. The truth is, many of us struggle with committing to bet on ourselves and go after our dreams and goals. Instead, you settle for the status quo. After all, you’ve made it. You build the career of your dreams and now you have the goodt, goodt job, the house, and the car. You are living the life yet you have a desire for more. There is more growing to do but you just can't see it happening without messing up what you already created. Listen, it's worth taking some time to dig deep and figure out what’s holding you back from reaching the next level of success because once you’ve named the thing that’s holding you back, you stand a chance at stepping over it and moving on.
In this episode, I share my journey of how I transitioned from my goodt, goodt job as a Nurse Anesthetist for 38 years to a full-time Life Coach. You will hear all the mind drama I experienced and the strategies I used to work past them. So take pen to paper, don’t be afraid to be a little audacious, and get to work on building a successful mindset to reach your next level.
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27 An interview with Dr. Koritha Mitchell, author of From Slave Cabins to the White House
26 Your Brain Needs a Detective
EP.10 What’s Your Goal Relationship Status - Part 2
09 What’s Your Goal Relationship Status
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