When the World Squeezes, We Rest: Releasing What No Longer Serves Us

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 through, even when our bodies and spirits are calling us to pause.

But, here’s the truth: Not everything is meant to be carried. Some things—old beliefs, obligations, and patterns—must fall away to make room for growth. Resmaa calls this Generative Decay, the process of allowing what no longer serves us to release so that we can step into something new.

Join us as we dive deep into:

✨ How to recognize when you’re being squeezed

✨ The myths about strength and resilience that keep us stuck

✨ What it means to tend to yourself instead of pushing through

✨ Practical ways to start releasing what no longer serves you

If rest feels unfamiliar, if stillness makes you uncomfortable—this episode is for you. Because when the world squeezes, we rest.

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