Taking Inventory of Your Pain for Improved Self-Care

Taking Inventory of Your Pain for Improved Self-Care is an audio-only course. Did you know that Black women have higher rates of diabetes and heart disease than white women? Many of these health issues arise because of our lack of proper care for our bodies. This course is part of the Black Girl Burnout series, a collection of podcasts dedicated to helping Black women manage the stress of daily living and preventing the detrimental effects of burnout. In this podcast, Kelley Bonner ‚- licensed therapist, social worker, and burnout expert ‚- explains the importance of recognizing your pain due to health issues as a Black woman. Kelley will describe the common health issues faced by Black women. She will also give you five Harvard-backed ways to take better care of yourself. Finally, she’ll lead you through a body scan practice that you can use at the beginning of each day. After this course, you‚It’ll be in a better place to give yourself permission to love yourself and feel good.