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Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

In a world where black women are often underrepresented and misunderstood, we need more safe spaces to just… be. Every Friday, join Dr. Dom, a college professor and psychologist, and Terri Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker, as they initiate authentic conversations on everything from fibroids to fake friends. If you’re a Black woman looking for an extra dose of inspiration on the go, pull up a seat and join us on the Cultivating H.E.R. (Healing, Empowerment, Resilience) Space podcast.Become a

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S3E1: Why You Should Sleep Like Your Life Depends On It

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2019/07/05

Welcome to Season 3 of the H.E.R Space Podcast! The beginning of Season 3 also coincides with National Minority Mental Health Month. One of the ways in which our mental health is impacted is by our relationship with sleep. Lady, are you someone who has trouble falling asleep? Or maybe you fall asleep easily but can’t stay asleep? What’s your relationship with sleep? In this week’s episode, Terri and Dom explore what their various sleep habits are and whether they have good sleep hygiene. Dom walks

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S2E13: Season 2 Finale- Highlights From the Season &...

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2019/06/27

2019, where have you gone? We are halfway through the year which means we're at the end of season two. This season brought us guest co-hosts who are experts in sex, sexuality, sexual orientation and queer identity. It also showed us to trust the process as the order of the episodes, while most were not intentional, all built upon one another. In this week’s episode Terri and Dom recap all of the previous episodes of this season, share some of the behind the scenes conversations and how Dom and Terri

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S2E12: Oh You Bougie, Huh?

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2019/06/21

In this week’s episode, Terri and Dom talk about an often polarizing conversation...socioeconomic status and class. Being middle class and/or college-educated is often equated with being bougie. Well, what does bougie even mean? Is it wearing expensive shoes? Staying at four-star hotels? Going to acupuncture? Terri and Dom share their experiences with when and why people call someone bougie. Terri provides us with multiple examples of how people in our lives may call us bougie from a negative space

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S2E11: I Am Not My Hair... Or Am I?

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2019/06/14

In today’s episode, Dom and Terri discuss hair. Now, this is not just a discussion on “Good vs. Bad Hair”, though the ladies briefly touch on it. This is a conversation that begins with a quick history lesson on the Tignon Laws of New Orleans and then moves into modern ways in which our hair is policed, judged, politicized, and criticized. The words we use to describe someone’s hair or the assumptions we make about one another based on how we choose to wear our hair can be hurtful and offensive

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S2E10: Songs in the Key of Life

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2019/06/07

In honor of Black Music Month, Terri and Dom open up the discussion of music. Who are your favorite artists? What are your favorite songs? What did music mean in your household growing up? Dom and Terri answer all of those questions and share some of their memories and emotions that remind us of the power of music. Make sure you queue up your favorite music platform and look up the songs and artists mentioned so that you can sing along. Then play along as Terri and Dom toss out various song lyrics

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S2E9: So What's Therapy Like Anyway?

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2019/05/30

Have you been considering seeing a mental health professional? Well, then today’s episode is just for you. Dom acknowledges that as a mental health professional she is biased so she turns to Terri to share her experience with therapy. Through Terri’s sharing of her varied experiences with therapy Dom asks her questions to help listeners determine things to look for; questions to ask; and how to advocate for you may need. The ladies also provide us with information on ways to get access to therapy

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S2E8: Is This What Anxiety Looks Like?

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2019/05/24

Anxiety is the number one mental health diagnosis in America and Black women experience it in ways that we often ignore... In this week's episode, Terri shares that she has been in a reflective space and unapologetically experiencing ALL of her feelings. One of the things she noticed was anxiety. Terri notes that she wasn't able to acknowledge the experience until she knew what it meant. Dom provides us with descriptions on how anxiety may show up in our lives from the physical, mental and

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S2E7: What Do You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self?

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2019/05/17

“Girl, if I knew then what I know now.” How many times have you heard this or said this? In today’s episode, Terri and Dom address what they would tell their younger selves in regards to relationships, sexuality, career, finances, self-esteem, and womanhood. “Trust your gut” “Monetize your passion” “Your network determines your net worth” “MASTURBATE!” “Embrace who you are” “It’s okay for us to be multidimensional beings” “You’re worthy” ...there are so many quotable moments in this episode so be

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S2E6: Addressing the Problematic: What You Don't Know...

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2019/05/10

QUOTE OF THE DAY: “When we face pain in relationships our first response is often to sever bonds rather than to maintain commitment.” “For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?” - bell hooks In Season 2 Episode 5 Dom and Terri had a chance to interview a special guest, Dr. Ja'Nina Garrett-Walker and engage in conversation

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S2E5: What You Need to Know About Being Black and...

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2019/05/03

In today’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Dr. Ja’Nina Garrett-Walker from the University of San Francisco. They engage in a conversation about how as a Black community we can all be better accomplices for the Black queer community. Dr. Garrett-Walker gives us some information on what it means to “deconstruct the binary” and the damage it does to the entire community when we focus on the binary. She also gives us lots of terminology that we all need to learn in understanding our queer

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S2E4: Our First Fight: Tips to Manage Conflict for...

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2019/04/26

Tension, pain, frustration, sadness, heart racing, butterflies in your stomach, sweaty palms, stress. Any of those things sound familiar? Those are some of the feelings that come up when we experience conflict. Lady, you’re going to want to grab something to take notes because Teacher T steps into H.E.R Space and helps us to explore what is conflict resolution and why is it important. In today’s episode, Dom and Terri use real-life scenarios to show us how to disagree with someone effectively. With

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S2E3: Why You Might Be Struggling to Gain Confidence

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2019/04/19

Lady, you are ENOUGH. Let that sink in. Say it out loud. “I AM ENOUGH.” Now take a deep breath in, slowly let it out and get ready to dive into today’s episode. This week Dom and Terri discuss the narratives that reverberate in our brains that influence our confidence and self-esteem. Our confidence is situational and subjective. It's also different from self-esteem and both may fluctuate with the various phases of our lives. Terri and Dom share their self-esteem and confidence journeys with Terri

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S2E2: Play-Deprivation: What to Do When Fun Is Not...

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2019/04/12

Research has shown that there can be healing in humor. Belly laughs from way down deep can be so good for our souls. Lady, when was the last time you laughed? Not that polite laugh, but the real authentic one. When was the last time you tapped into your imagination and chaired the fun ministry? With so much sadness and seriousness, Terri and Dom take a break from the heaviness to have a lighthearted episode telling some corny jokes and share some ways in which they tap into their inner child. Join

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S2E1: Let's Talk About Sex with Eliza Boquin

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2019/04/05

In today’s episode we’re diving into a topic that’s taboo for many but oh so necessary to a fulfilling and joyful existence...S-E-X. Joining Terri and Dom is the first of many expert guests in H.E.R Space. Eliza Boquin, is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Relationship Therapist, and Sexuality Expert. She’s the owner, founder, and primary psychotherapist of The Flow and Ease Healing Center and specializes in working with relationship & sexuality challenges. But wait, there’s more... she’s

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S1E14: Season 1 Finale - Shoutouts, Black Enterprise...

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2019/03/29

Lady! We did it! We made it through 13 episodes! That means we have finished the first quarter of 2019! Can you believe it? Whether you've been rocking with Terri and Dom since Day 1 or just tuning in...know that this week's episode will give you a quick recap of each episode and shout out some folks. Also, Dom and Terri offer additional insights, commentary and follow-ups. But wait...if you enjoyed season 1 you CANNOT miss what we have in store for season 2! As always, thank you for tuning in lady

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S1E13: Boundary Violations You Might Be Crossing That...

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2019/03/22

We all know what it feels like when someone violates our boundaries but how do we know when we are the boundary violator? Have you ever... offered unsolicited advice? Gossiped? Said what you would do if you were in someone’s situation? Asked personal questions? Interrupted someone in the middle of a conversation? Touched someone’s hair? Touched someone on the shoulder? Asked a coworker where they lived? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you, like most of us, have been a boundary

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S1E12: Imposter Syndrome: How to Deal When You Feel...

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2019/03/15

Ever wonder, “How did I get here? I’m not as good as everyone else here. What’s going to happen to me when they find out I’m not as smart as them?” If you answered, “yes” then chances are you have experienced Impostor Phenomenon or Imposter Syndrome. This experience was initially coined to describe the experiences of White women who believed their achievements were a result of happenstance; lived in fear of being taken as a fraud; and setting sometimes unrealistic high standards of achievement. This

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S1E11: How to Create a Dream Team For Your Life and...

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2019/03/08

Terri and Dom switch things up a bit in this episode. Dom starts us off with a quick story about how she came to realize she has a team. If we want to live our best life then having a team will get you there. Who do you need on your team? How can you create a team with limited finances? Terri and Dom share with us some of the people they have on their teams and how they navigated finding coaches when they did not have the money. They also discuss their “co-parenting relationship” for H.E.R Space and

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S1E10: Thriving With Depression

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2019/03/01

Life is good...like REALLY good. In fact, it’s LIT. You’re “blessed and highly favored.” To the casual observer, everything on the outside appears to be wonderful. But on the inside...you feel empty. Lady, is this you? If so, you may be experiencing depression. What we know for sure is that ALL of us will experience symptoms of depression related to many normal life events like a relationship breakup, grief over a loss, or other stressors. For most of us, the feelings of sadness last for a few days

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S1E9: How to Set Boundaries Effectively- No Is a...

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2019/02/22

No! In case you were wondering, no is a complete sentence. Use it without hesitation. Nike! (Just do it!) Know that using it is an act of self-care. Can you think of a time when you’ve had to say no or struggled to say no? Who have you had to say no to? How do you feel when you have to say? These situations are boundary testers and using “No” is a way for us to outline our rules of interaction. Terri and Dom offer us ways to say "No" within real-life situations, including instances in which they

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