#230: We’ve heard the term “girl’s girl” before and understand what in means in theory to support other women. But what does it actually look like putting it to practice?
Today I have the pleasure of sitting down Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy is a licensed psychologist and the host of the award-winning podcast Therapy for Black Girls. We have an in-depth conversation on sisterhood, why community is vital for our well-being, and how to create meaningful connections with other women in our lives.
We Also Talk About…
- What inspired Dr. Joy to become a licensed psychologist and create Therapy for Black Girls
- Why female friendships are beneficial to our health
- The differences between friendship, community, and sisterhood and why they aren’t interchangeable
- High-maintenance vs. Maintenance friends and the role of reciprocity
- How attachment styles shows up in friendships
- The benefits of intergenerational friendships
- Normalizing therapy and exploring different types of therapeutic modalities
Resources:
- Follow Dr. Joy on Instagram @hellodrjoy
- Listen to the Therapy for Black Girls podcast
- Listen to the “What Does It Mean to Be A Girl’s Girl?” episode on Therapy for Black Girls
- Need someone to talk to? Check out the Therapy for Black Girls Directory to find a therapist near you
- Join the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle
- Read Dr. Joy’s book “Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community”
- Read “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–and Keep–Friends” by Dr. Marisa G. Franco
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- Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcast
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- Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com
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