<![CDATA[Pretty For A Black Girl: Diary Of An Anxious Black Woman]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:36:26 +0000Captivate.fmJazmine Reed-Clarkhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/6e4bb70a-b1bd-4904-9a27-2ecc52a6b2c3/red-woman-photo-comedy-podcast-cover7fzrh.jpgPretty For A Black Girl: Diary Of An Anxious Black WomanJazmine Reed-ClarkJazmine Reed-ClarkA space designed to destigmatize mental illness in the Black community, promote practical wellness tools and resources, and bring together those who spent most of their life feeling alone, awkward, or like the black sheep. From meditation to medication — I cover it all from a first-hand perspective.https://blackgirlinterrupted.podbean.comyesepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/pretty-for-a-black-girl/Touched By An Antidepressant (AMA #1)Touched By An Antidepressant (AMA #1)You asked, I answered. Today’s episode is an Ask Me Anything. If you grew up hearing “only crazy people take pills,” this episode of mental health medication is for you. And probably your parents.

What this episode covers:

  • What antidepressant am I on right now?

  • What was my first experience with antidepressants? 

  • What side effects do I experience with my antidepressants?

  • What are the pros of antidepressants?

  • What are the cons of antidepressants?

  • Am I nervous about being on antidepressants for the rest of my life?

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Music in this episode comes from Nangdo, Blue Dot Sessions, Scott Joplin, Coleman Hawkins, C. Scott, and KieLoKaz.

]]>You asked, I answered. Today’s episode is an Ask Me Anything. If you grew up hearing “only crazy people take pills,” this episode of mental health medication is for you. And probably your parents.

What this episode covers:

  • What antidepressant am I on right now?

  • What was my first experience with antidepressants? 

  • What side effects do I experience with my antidepressants?

  • What are the pros of antidepressants?

  • What are the cons of antidepressants?

  • Am I nervous about being on antidepressants for the rest of my life?

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Music in this episode comes from Nangdo, Blue Dot Sessions, Scott Joplin, Coleman Hawkins, C. Scott, and KieLoKaz.

]]>prettyforablackgirl.podbean.com/ac4b824f-5234-318e-b0f7-09440c8ff305Mon, 03 May 2021 03:27:13 -050021:32yesfull5If you grew up hearing “only crazy people take pills,” this episode of mental health medication is for you. And probably your parents.Jazmine Reed-ClarkSocial anxiety... as an extrovert!Social anxiety... as an extrovert!In today’s episode, I get into:

  • What the heck is social anxiety?
  • The signs of social anxiety 
  • How social anxiety shows up in my life 
  • How to cope with social anxiety as an extrovert

Episode Links:

Social Anxiety: Here’s How to Spot the Signs, MedCircle (YouTube) 


What Is Social Anxiety, WedMD 


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Music in this episode comes from Nangdo, Blue Dot Sessions, Scott Joplin, C. Scott, and KieLoKaz.

]]>In today’s episode, I get into:

  • What the heck is social anxiety?
  • The signs of social anxiety 
  • How social anxiety shows up in my life 
  • How to cope with social anxiety as an extrovert

Episode Links:

Social Anxiety: Here’s How to Spot the Signs, MedCircle (YouTube) 


What Is Social Anxiety, WedMD 


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Music in this episode comes from Nangdo, Blue Dot Sessions, Scott Joplin, C. Scott, and KieLoKaz.

]]>prettyforablackgirl.podbean.com/58b43d35-164b-3364-b92f-603445aa08a3Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:37:09 -050021:42yesfull4Yes: you can come off as an extrovert and constantly suffer from social anxiety. Here are some ways to deal with it.Jazmine Reed-ClarkThe Meghan Markle in all of usThe Meghan Markle in all of usBreaking away from my scheduled programming to share the three takeaways I left with after watching the Oprah, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry interview:

  1. You can feel there is no way out even when seemingly the world is at your disposal. 
  2. Toxic family members are not entitled to your loyalty or your presence. 
  3. Your spouse should be your mental health advocate, always.

 

Follow Pretty For a Black Girl on Instagram: @forablackgirl.podcast 

Follow me on Instagram: @jazminereedclark

 

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Music in this episode comes from Nangdo, Blue Dot Sessions, and KieLoKaz.

]]>Breaking away from my scheduled programming to share the three takeaways I left with after watching the Oprah, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry interview:

  1. You can feel there is no way out even when seemingly the world is at your disposal. 
  2. Toxic family members are not entitled to your loyalty or your presence. 
  3. Your spouse should be your mental health advocate, always.

 

Follow Pretty For a Black Girl on Instagram: @forablackgirl.podcast 

Follow me on Instagram: @jazminereedclark

 

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Music in this episode comes from Nangdo, Blue Dot Sessions, and KieLoKaz.

]]>prettyforablackgirl.podbean.com/1af350ec-5e3b-3e5c-8bb5-4e73c9a4e346Sun, 21 Mar 2021 03:54:44 -050013:08yesfull3My takeaways from the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview with Oprah.Jazmine Reed-ClarkSetting boundaries with parentsSetting boundaries with parentsFor listeners whose parents are always in their business.

Let’s talk about boundaries. 

  • What are boundaries? 
  • Why should we set them?
  • And how do we do it?

The Enmeshed Family and 6 Signs of a Toxic Behavior


3 Boundaries You Must Set In Every Relationship | Oprah Winfrey Network


Follow Pretty for a Black Girl on Instagram


Follow your host Jazmine Reed-Clark on Instagram 


 

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Music in this episode comes from Nangdo, Blue Dot Sessions, Scott Joplin, and KieLoKaz.

]]>For listeners whose parents are always in their business.

Let’s talk about boundaries. 

  • What are boundaries? 
  • Why should we set them?
  • And how do we do it?

The Enmeshed Family and 6 Signs of a Toxic Behavior


3 Boundaries You Must Set In Every Relationship | Oprah Winfrey Network


Follow Pretty for a Black Girl on Instagram


Follow your host Jazmine Reed-Clark on Instagram 


 

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Music in this episode comes from Nangdo, Blue Dot Sessions, Scott Joplin, and KieLoKaz.

]]>prettyforablackgirl.podbean.com/b06bf0db-ffeb-3bf0-8ff1-506dfea34967Sun, 07 Mar 2021 02:17:05 -050029:42yesfull2For listeners whose parents are always in their business.Jazmine Reed-Clark"Therapy is for white people.""Therapy is for white people."In today’s episode, we are getting into:

  • My personal experience with hearing the phrase “therapy is for white people,” and my path to denouncing it.
  • A very shallow dive into the psychology behind Black people and obstacles that prevent us from seeking therapeutic treatment.
  • And finally, how we can move past it and bask in the paradise that is going to therapy.

Links: 

Zencare, Is It True That “Black People Don’t Like To Go To Therapy”?


“Stop Telling Yourself Therapy Is For White People”


Follow Pretty for a Black Girl on Instagram


Follow your host Jazmine Reed-Clark on Instagram 


 

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Music in this episode comes from Nangdo, Blue Dot Sessions, Scott Joplin, and KieLoKaz.

]]>In today’s episode, we are getting into:

  • My personal experience with hearing the phrase “therapy is for white people,” and my path to denouncing it.
  • A very shallow dive into the psychology behind Black people and obstacles that prevent us from seeking therapeutic treatment.
  • And finally, how we can move past it and bask in the paradise that is going to therapy.

Links: 

Zencare, Is It True That “Black People Don’t Like To Go To Therapy”?


“Stop Telling Yourself Therapy Is For White People”


Follow Pretty for a Black Girl on Instagram


Follow your host Jazmine Reed-Clark on Instagram 


 

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Music in this episode comes from Nangdo, Blue Dot Sessions, Scott Joplin, and KieLoKaz.

]]>prettyforablackgirl.podbean.com/10f876ff-fa70-3faf-95a4-044acfddf3cbSun, 14 Feb 2021 06:47:35 -050028:08yesfull1Thoughts on growing up hearing that "therapy is for white people"—and how to take steps toward getting help when you feel wrong for asking.Jazmine Reed-ClarkIntroducing: Pretty for a Black GirlIntroducing: Pretty for a Black GirlPretty for a Black Girl! A space designed to destigmatize mental illness in the Black community, promote practical wellness tools and resources, and bring together those who spent most of their life feeling alone, awkward, or like the black sheep. No matter your race, gender, or standard of beauty — your feelings are valid here.   Hosted by writer, career coach, and podcast host of Office Politics, Jazmine Reed-Clark.   Follow the podcast on Instagram: @forablackgirl.podcast   Learn more about Jazmine at jazminereedclark.com   ---   (Music in this trailer is by Scott Joplin and Nangdo.)]]>Pretty for a Black Girl! A space designed to destigmatize mental illness in the Black community, promote practical wellness tools and resources, and bring together those who spent most of their life feeling alone, awkward, or like the black sheep. No matter your race, gender, or standard of beauty — your feelings are valid here.   Hosted by writer, career coach, and podcast host of Office Politics, Jazmine Reed-Clark.   Follow the podcast on Instagram: @forablackgirl.podcast   Learn more about Jazmine at jazminereedclark.com   ---   (Music in this trailer is by Scott Joplin and Nangdo.)]]>blackgirlinterrupted.podbean.com/cbee699c-817f-31bc-9a96-de533e931dc7Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:44:00 -050004:20notrailer1Welcome to Pretty for a Black Girl! Talk to you soon...Jazmine Reed-Clark