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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.
Episodes
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Is your mind stuck running on a hamster wheel that you can’t get off of? This is when your mind goes round and round with intrusive repetitive thoughts leaving you stressed out and exhausted. In today’s episode, my client Marcia will share with you her experience on the mental hamster wheel and how she used coaching with me to put her thoughts in check, get clear on her desires and take control of her life. Listen to catch some gems that you can implement today to get off of your hamster wheel. Enjoy!
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Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
If we want to evolve and grow into something more, the best gift that we can give ourselves is to love ourselves where we are, accepting ourselves where we are, and saying I want to choose something different as opposed to needing to change. The word need suggests that the desire is a requirement, duty, or lack of something deemed necessary. Therefore when we think we need to do something rather than choose to do something the feelings that come with that can be pressure, overwhelm, and anxiety because you are taking action from a place of scarcity. This does not have to be your experience. If you desire to grow into something more but want to do so with ease and empowerment, press play to learn how.
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Monday Feb 15, 2021
Happy Black Girl Magic day #BlackGirlMagic! Today we celebrate the beauty, power, and resilience of Black women. This episode is especially important to me because as you know my passion is to serve high-achieving Black women. #BlackGirlMagic is all about celebrating yourself and celebrating your sisters. And so this rant is shining a light on our strength, our capacity to love, and the powerful magic we possess and share with this world. Enjoy xoxo.
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Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Did you know that the most important relationship that you can cultivate is the one with yourself? Having a relationship with yourself is, like any relationship, difficult and full of ups and downs. We must tend to it and nurture it in order to live a fulfilling life. Being kind to ourselves regularly is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. I believe that our relationship with ourselves comes in three parts. The relationship with our past self, our present self, and our future self. Today I want to talk about our relationship with our past self and how we tell the story of our past. It's imperative that we tell this story in a way that serves and empowers us. No matter what the story is, in that story, we must become our own Shero. Listen in to learn why this is so important.
As a reminder, I am hosting a free Q&A session just for my podcast listeners. This is my gift to you and our growing community. It’s an opportunity for you to ask questions specific to you. Simply leave an honest review of the podcast, share on social media and tag me @johnsonbrig on IG or @coachwithbrig with FB, and I will send you the link to register. You can also email me with any comments or questions at brig@brigjohnson.com.
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EP. 02 Your Brain is F*cking with You
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Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Have you ever had the thought “I am not capable or qualified enough for it”? This is often referred to as the imposter syndrome or limiting self-belief. I noticed this pattern of thinking throughout my client coaching sessions this past week and wanted to have a conversation about it because this type of thinking is keeping us from setting and reaching our goals. Listen in as I share ways to banish the belief that I ain’t all that and start taking action to be your most authentic and powerful self.
I am truly grateful to you for listening each week and for being part of this growing community. So to help you further with this process, I am hosting a free Q&A session just for my podcast listeners. If you’ve listened to all the episodes in this month’s goals series this is an opportunity for you to ask questions specific to you. Simply leave an honest review of the podcast, share on social media and tag me @johnsonbrig on IG or @coachwithbrig with FB, and I will send you the link to register.
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EP. 12 Be A Boy Scout for Your Goals
EP. 10 What’s Your Goal Relationship Status - Part 2
EP. 09 What’s Your Goal Relationship Status
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Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
When we set goals it’s inevitable that we will struggle with mind drama. Mind drama is the drama that we create in our minds by setting a goal that our brain doesn’t yet know how to achieve. So we become overwhelmed with the fear and anxiety of not achieving and not knowing how to achieve the goal. I want you to know that NOTHING WRONG IS HAPPENING...this is totally normal. And if you allow it, mind drama is actually a tool to help you get what you want. Remember your goal is a new experience for you and it will make you feel uncomfortable so expect your brain to freak out. Understanding what to do when your brain starts the drama is key to overcoming negative thoughts and getting where you need to go. Listen in as I share how to be a boy scout for your goals and prepare for battle when your brain starts trippin’.
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EP. 11 Be Your Own DOPA-MAN
EP. 10 What’s Your Goal Relationship Status - Part 2
EP. 09 What’s Your Goal Relationship Status
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Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Now that we’re well on our way to shifting our goal relationship status from convenience to committed, how do we maintain that commitment to be able to see the goal through to completion? The key ingredient to staying motivated on our journeys and to remain in the space of constantly seeking whatever it is that we’re after is dopamine. Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter. Our bodies make it, and our nervous system uses it to send messages between nerve cells. It plays a role in how we feel pleasure. As it relates to our goals, dopamine plays a key role in keeping us focused on our goals and motivating us to attain them, rewarding our attention and achievement by elevating our mood. On our journeys, we have to know how to create dopamine over and over in order to stay motivated and focused. In today's episode, I will share with you exactly how to become your own DOPA-MAN so that you can produce dopamine on demand.
If you find that you need some help with working through the mind drama that comes up for you as you work on your goals, reach out to me at www.brigjohnson.com to book a complimentary 30-minute session. I can help you get a breakthrough.
And hey, if this podcast has been helpful for you, please leave a 5-star review, comment, and share. That way more people can find the podcast and benefit from its content as well. Thank you.
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EP.10 What’s Your Goal Relationship Status - Part 2
EP. 09 What’s Your Goal Relationship Status
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Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Today we are continuing our conversation about our goal relationship status. So last week we discussed three goal relationship statuses, the committed (‘til death do us part), the live-in (I’m good until you try me, then I’m out), and the booty call (you're my little secret, no one knows you exist). I hope that after the last conversation, the relationship status of your goals has shifted, if even from booty call to live-in. If you are still working on it, no worries. Today, I will share some more valuable insights that will have you on your way to committing to your goals and finally accomplishing them. If you need help with this work, feel free to connect with me. You can book a free consultation call by visiting my website, www.brigjohnson.com, or hit me up on social media. Looking forward to hearing from you. For now, let’s get started!
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Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Commitment is one of the key ingredients for being successful in your goals. If you’re not fully committed to a goal, then the goal is just convenience. You’ll give up too quickly, work with less determination, and make unintentional decisions. Unfortunately, commitment is not something that falls out of the sky. It’s something you develop over time. Identifying why you are not committed to the goal is the first step in changing your relationship status with your goal. If you are ready to upgrade your relationship with your goal from a booty call to a committed relationship, this episode is just for you.
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Welcome back! I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas holiday. As we move into the goal-setting season, I want to challenge us to take some time to recognize where we are and what we have available to us before setting those goals. So if your goal is to lose weight, instead of focusing on all that you can’t have. Focus on the healthy tasty foods that you can eat and the increased self-confidence that you now have. This will lead to you loving and accepting your body the way it is right now AND still want to lose 10 lbs. It doesn't have to be either or. You can do both. When we set goals with the energy of wanting where we are and what we already have, this will actually help us show up to our goals even better. And this will help us see our lives and all of our experiences as a journey and will help us mindfully and intentionally define where we are headed and how we want to feel along the way. Listen in to learn how this is possible.
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