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Lately, life has felt heavy—but what if that weight isn’t just yours? In this episode of Black Girl Burnout, we explore what Resmaa Menakem calls the squeeze—the collective pressure Black women are feeling in this moment. We unpack how history, trauma, and societal expectations create an overwhelming demand to push […]

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner welcomes the first male guest, Resmaa Menakem, a renowned therapist and trauma specialist. They discuss the vital topic of rest and its significance for Black women. Resmaa offers insights into racialized trauma, cultural dynamics, and how rest can […]

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of evaluating relationships based on how they make you feel — whether they bring rest and nourishment or leave you feeling drained and exhausted. The episode encourages listeners to set boundaries, adjust dynamics, and even […]

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of setting boundaries in our relationships without experiencing burnout. Kelley explores why boundaries can feel challenging, the common indicators that boundaries are not effectively set, and how to create healthy and sustainable boundaries. She emphasizes […]

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of doing less in love to cultivate deeper, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships. The BGB podcast focuses on recognizing the signs of overperformance in relationships, including feelings of exhaustion, anxiety, resentment, and fear. Kelley shares […]

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of bringing more softness into relationships and reframing softness as a strength rather than a liability. She dismantles the myth of the ‘strong Black woman,’ urging listeners to embrace vulnerability, intimacy, and tenderness to create […]

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of releasing the sense of urgency in our relationships. She argues that urgency, whether in dating, family dynamics, or friendships, leads to stress, pressure, and emotional exhaustion. Kelley details the negative effects of urgency and […]

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelley introduces a new monthly theme centered on the concept of ‘Restful Love’. She challenges traditional notions that equate love with struggle, particularly for Black women, and proposes reframing love as a source of rest and emotional safety. Kelley discusses the […]