This is Super Self-Care Commentary with Love and Life Coach Deya Direct, where she shares perspective and quick tips about hot button issues.
This is ironically #minoritymentalhealthawarenessmonth, and unfortunately, singer and reality Star Tamar Braxton allegedly attempted suicide this past Thursday. Tamar who's 43, was found unresponsive in her room at the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Los Angeles.
Deya discusses how strong Black women struggle too. Research shows that African Americans are highly likely to struggle with emotional distress but least likely to seek help.
Black women in particular are expected to possess unlimited strength and resilience. This expectation puts immense pressure on her to uphold the "Strong Black Woman" title pretending we're superhuman and it's killing us.
Here are 4 Caring Calls-to-Action that you can do now:
Hey strong woman! Have you ever been accused of shrinking your man?
Do you want to be in a healthy relationship that affirms your man God's way, but you honestly don't know how? Would you like to learn how to use your femininity as an edge to win in love and life?
Well, those are the questions we asked and answered in the first part of this updated 2.0 series "How to Love a Black Man God's Way" featuring Tammy Franklin, wife of multi-award winning Gospel artist Kirk Franklin.
Here in part 2, not only does she share her story of relationship ups, downs, and lessons when it comes to "Loving God's Way." But more specifically we learn how together she and Kirk turned one of his most private and vulnerable revelations into a testimonial tool to help others get delivered.
Are you a strong woman? Have you ever been accused of shrinking your man, or having such dominant or masculine energy that it's hard for you to attract or keep a good and strong man?
Do you want to be in a healthy relationship that affirms your man God's way, but you honestly don't know how? Would you like to learn how to use your femininity as an edge to win in love and life?
Maybe it's time you learn how to diversify your communication portfolio. Listen to this episode, featuring Tammy Franklin, wife of Gospel artist Kirk Franklin as she shares her story of relationship ups, downs and lessons when it comes to "How to Love a Black Man God's Way."
Distractions are sneaky little buzzards that can throw you off course if you're not careful.
It's not always a major catastrophe; it can be small yet significant missteps or interruptions that build up over time.
The next thing you know two months turn into two years, if not 10; and you find yourself stuck in the same place emotionally, mentally, physically, professionally and, or financially.
If you can relate to any of these, listen to this episode. It's time to break-free. Destiny is waiting for you to show up!
Discover the surprising and pivotal roles that black women played in the bible starting with Eve and how it's directly impacting our lives today.
You don't have to believe me, Dr. Theron D. Williams says all of his research is based in research and the proof is in the DNA.
The vaccine is here and the world is attempting to return to a new normal, yet things will never be exactly quite the same, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, it can be good if we don't get stuck.
If you don't see the bright side yet, my hope is that by the end of this episode, you will see the light, a new vision and hope for yourself and those you love.
Discover how to:
Get Better
Think Better
Act Better and Grow
What you're about to experience is a treat!
Some know her as CEO, Emmy Award Winning Media Executive, Minister and as a Best Selling Author, but for me Dr. Vikki Johnson has been a mentor, friend and safe-place for my soul.
Now it's my honor to share her with you during this beautifully raw, authentic and life-changing conversation.
In this episode you will learn:
Media mogul Sheila Eldridge shares her secrets to success as a black female entrepreneur. Listen in and discover:
Self-care is discovery owning who you are and who you are not.
Love and Life Coach Deya Direct shares in her short two-minute commentary "Self-Care is not Selfish" how we're currently in the midst of a double health crisis with COVID-19 and police brutality disproportionately hurting communities of color.
If ever there was a critical time to learn and implement self-care tools; it's now. We must save ourselves - mind, body, soul and spirit. She share three tools that you can use now!
