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Deciding to go on a healing journey is a personal choice; it could be a different experience for everybody. No matter how you choose to do it, one thing will remain true: you need the tools and platforms to get you off to a good start and keep you motivated. A lot of what goes on for a healing journey is a variety of self-work, which could be unlearning negative thought patterns from your past or just deciding to create goals and stick to them no matter what.
Healing will not happen overnight. But you can look for inspiring content to help aid that journey. Whether it be a podcast or a community of like-minded people, curating what you listen to and read is a great start to any healing journey. Below we’ve got a couple of online communities that you could check out on your healing journey:Â
Balanced Black GirlÂ
The first platform is the “Balanced Black Girl” podcast hosted and founded by Les. Now, this podcast is everything it sounds like it will be. The topics range from mental health to embracing a new season in life. This wellness community is a perfect starting point for all things healing and finding the balance in life. It’s one of the best platforms dedicated to Black women aspiring to live their healthiest lives.
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Black Emotional & Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
The Black Emotional & Mental Health Collective or BEAM, is a national platform dedicated to removing the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing through education, training, advocacy, and the creative arts. They offer various programs and events that promote Black healing, and they have an extensive list of wellness tools on their site. They also have a podcast called “Black Healing Remixed: The Podcast,” where they talk about everything that encompasses Black wellness.
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Brown Ambition
Healing comes in many different forms. Physical or emotional healing is what is often talked about. But one missing factor can sometimes be finances. That’s where Brown Ambition comes in. The Brown Ambition podcast is led by Tiffany Aliche, aka The Budgetnista, and Mandi Woodruff(better known as MandiMoney on IG). They frequently talk about budgeting, getting down your debt, and building a life of wealth and joy. This podcast will definitely inspire you, educate you on finances, and help you build the financial life you desire.Â
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Therapy For Black GirlsÂ
“Therapy for Black Girls” should be a podcast staple in your routine. It’s hosted by a licensed psychologist, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, and she touches on everything from navigating painful emotions around the holidays to preparing for the 2024 election season. Therapy for Black girls is also a platform that helps connect you to Black psychologists as well. They make it easy to find, and you can start here.Â
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Transparent Black Girl
Transparent Black Girl, a part of the Transparent and Black collective, is one of the largest online wellness platforms created for the Black community. It was founded by entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and Black Love’s former Managing Editor, Yasmine Jameelah. The platform has been offering women a space to Black women to heal, own, power, ease into wellness, and become connected to the community while they do it.
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Rē•spin
Rē•spin is a great platform for a healthier life overall. It was founded by Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry. Berry launched the digital content and commerce platform back in 2020 to connect with her fans better. Her inspiration for Respin was an idea she had been working on from the time she was 22 and diagnosed with diabetes. Berry uses her own health transformation to connect with others through health, wellness, and spirituality.Â
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Community Healing Network
The Community Healing Network is a nonprofit dedicated to helping Black people move from survival mode into a space of thriving and flourishing. They have a couple of toolkits on their site that can aid your healing journey. Follow them on social media to get the inspirational Black healing content you want to see.
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The Self-Love Fix
The Self-Love Fix is a great podcast and community for people looking to trust themselves more and improve their self-esteem. It’s hosted by Beatrice, an embodiment coach, teacher, and mentor. Her current content focuses on learning to be secure while dating, and if you go back to her older episodes, you’ll find content on shadow work and taking control of your life. Beatrice also offers a series of programs that you can check out here. One of her newest programs, Obsession Masterclass, focuses on how to transcend comparison to others and become secure.
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Trials to Triumph
This podcast is hosted and created by “Dear White People” actress Ashley Blaine. The show debuted on the Oprah Winfrey Network and Ashely gets candid about her own personal and professional struggles that have led to triumph in her life. She frequently invites guests to share their stories and do the same. It’s uplifting and could be a great podcast to listen to and feel inspired to keep going no matter what the circumstances may be now.
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Heal and Grow DailyÂ
Heal and Grow Daily is a digital platform dedicated to promoting healing and well-being within the community. They offer an HG Daily membership, which provides support, resources, connection, and daily inspiration and guidance needed to build the life you want. You can sign up for their waitlist for membership here.
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