Step into a space of vulnerability and empowerment with us as we unpack the powerful emotions stirred by Robert M. Drake and R.H. Singh's evocative poetry in "Winter Roses After Fall." In this episode, titled "Guarding Your Heart," we delve into the raw realities of waking up to the painful truth and the journey of reclaiming emotional resilience. Join Abi and Eryn as they navigate the complexities of guarding your heart, taking accountability for your emotional well-being, and finding strength in self-definition. Get ready for an authentic and empowering conversation that will leave you inspired to embrace your own journey of healing and self-discovery. Tune in now! Episode Notes: Winter Roses after Fall by Robert M Drake/ r.h.Sin Fantastic Beast/Harry Potter reference character: Credence Barebone, not Cedric Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠@insidherpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ and share your healing journey with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.abigailbadu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

Join hosts Abigail and Eryn in a heartfelt "2024 Kickoff" on InsidHer! In this episode, the dynamic duo reflects on the profound lessons of 2023, sharing triumphs, challenges, and the beauty of imperfection in their healing journeys. This intimate catch-up transitions seamlessly into a vision for 2024, where Abigail and Eryn unveil personal and professional goals, offering insights into practices for emotional well-being. Whether you're a loyal listener or a newcomer, this episode promises inspiration and shared commitment to growth. Tune in for a transformative start to the year on InsidHer—your guide to self-discovery and empowerment. Episode Notes: Grow with Goals: A How-to Guide for Activating Your Purpose  by Jill M. Hellwig Follow us ⁠⁠⁠@insidherpodcast⁠⁠⁠ and share your healing journey with us at ⁠⁠⁠www.abigailbadu.com⁠⁠⁠ Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

In the final episode of the "Why Is She Single" series, Abigail and Eryn are joined by Taylor. They discuss the societal pressures and negative assumptions that come with being single and share personal experiences and anecdotes to provide a fresh perspective on the benefits of being single. The episode encourages listeners to embrace the empowerment and personal growth opportunities that come with being single. Episode Notes: The Diary Of A Mad Black Woman ⁠⁠⁠Embracing Me⁠⁠⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠⁠April Hernandez Castillo⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lady in Waiting: Becoming God's Best While Waiting for Mr. Right⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Jackie Kendall, Debby Jones ⁠⁠⁠Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love ⁠⁠⁠– Amir Levine, Rachel Heller ⁠⁠⁠How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self⁠⁠⁠ – Dr. Nicole LePera   ⁠⁠⁠Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself⁠⁠⁠  –  Melody Beattie  Follow us ⁠⁠@insidherpodcast⁠⁠ and share your healing journey with us at ⁠⁠www.abigailbadu.com⁠⁠ Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

Abigail and Eryn break down the societal pressures and negative connotations of being single. Through personal anecdotes and experiences, gain a fresh perspective on the benefits of singleness and how to navigate the harmful assumptions that come with the question, "Why is She Single?" Join this thought-provoking conversation to discover the empowerment and personal growth opportunities that being single can bring. Episode Notes: ⁠⁠Embracing Me⁠⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠⁠April Hernandez Castillo⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Lady in Waiting: Becoming God's Best While Waiting for Mr. Right⁠⁠⁠ by Jackie Kendall, Debby Jones ⁠⁠Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love ⁠⁠– Amir Levine, Rachel Heller ⁠⁠How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self⁠⁠ – Dr. Nicole LePera   ⁠⁠Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself⁠⁠  –  Melody Beattie  Follow us ⁠@insidherpodcast⁠ and share your healing journey with us at ⁠www.abigailbadu.com⁠ Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

Join Abigail and Eryn in a thought-provoking conversation as they challenge the societal pressures of being in a relationship and the negative connotations associated with being single. Through personal anecdotes and experiences, they discuss the benefits of being single, including self-enrichment and personal growth opportunities. Gain a fresh perspective on how singleness can be empowering and how to navigate the harmful assumptions that come with the question, "Why is She Single?" Episode Notes: ⁠Embracing Me⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠April Hernandez Castillo⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Lady in Waiting: Becoming God's Best While Waiting for Mr. Right⁠⁠ by Jackie Kendall, Debby Jones ⁠Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love ⁠– Amir Levine, Rachel Heller ⁠How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self⁠ – Dr. Nicole LePera   ⁠Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself⁠  –  Melody Beattie  Follow us ⁠@insidherpodcast⁠ and share your healing journey with us at ⁠www.abigailbadu.com⁠ Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

Are you facing difficulties due to unresolved issues with your father, which are affecting your mental well-being and self-confidence?  Join Abigail and her friend Cheyenne Higgs for an insightful discussion on the topic of "daddy issues," a complex and often misunderstood subject that impacts mental health and self-esteem. In this discussion, there will be a deep exploration of this topic, along with practical tips on how to overcome these issues and move forward toward healing. By sharing their own stories and utilizing their professional knowledge, they present actionable advice to aid you in navigating this challenging path. Issues stemming from a difficult relationship with one's father can elicit profound distress and create challenges in a person's mental well-being, self-worth, and connections with others. This is an important opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of "daddy issues" and learn ways to improve your mental health and overall well-being. We invite you to join us for an impactful discussion on this significant subject and acquire the necessary resources to flourish. Episode Notes: What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing Hardcover – by  Oprah Winfrey, Bruce D. Perry  Follow us ⁠⁠@insidherpodcast⁠⁠ and share your healing journey with us at ⁠⁠www.abigailbadu.com⁠⁠ Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

Join us for an intriguing and thought-provoking conversation with Abigail and her friend Amy Rother, where they dive deep into the crucial role of boundaries, self-love, accountability, and respect in building up healthy friendships. By sharing their own experiences and providing insightful commentary, Abigail and Amy shed light on how these fundamental principles can make a positive impact on your friendships and your overall well-being. Additionally, they open up about their experiences with racism, and the significance of acknowledging and validating each other's experiences and perspectives, while also demonstrating compassion and empathy.   Abigail and Amy bring awareness to the fact that healthy friendships can create a secure environment for honest discussions regarding sensitive and difficult topics. Their discussion emphasizes the importance of sustaining healthy communication and building strong bonds of trust which can lead to increased life satisfaction, fulfillment, and happiness. Their experiences offer valuable advice on how to integrate these principles into your own life to cultivate genuine and long-lasting friendships. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the power of healthy friendship dynamics and how they can positively impact your life. Episode Notes: ⁠ Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself Hardcover – by  Nedra Glover Tawwab The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember Hardcover – by  Fred Rogers I Had A Dream - The Proud Family ( Season 1, Episode 14) Follow us ⁠@insidherpodcas⁠t and share your healing journey with us at ⁠abigailbadu.com⁠ Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

Abigail is joined by Taylor Monroe as they speak on Abigail's experience with sexual assault and rape. In this episode, they cover some of the impact and difficulties victims of sexual abuse face during and well throughout the process of healing. As advised in this episode, sexual assault and conversations related are psychologically and emotionally damaging. Listeners are encouraged to pause, stop, or revisit this episode as they continue to monitor their well-being.  Episode Notes: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.  RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) United States National Sexual Assualt Hotline (speak with someone today): 1-800-656-4673 (available 24 hours) Trevor Project  Trans Lifeline Crisis Text Line Better Help Follow us @insidherpodcast and share your healing journey with us at abigailbadu.com Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

"Being a black man in America means being my brother’s keeper. Being a black man in America means being my brother’s keeper while keeping a distance from my brother because I don’t trust him further than I can see him. It’s believing the cops don’t care about you. It’s learning how not to doubt yourself because when you’re born everyone else already does.” —Poet Prentice Powell, written following the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014 Join Abigail and Odie in this empowering conversation as we dive into the relationship between men, black men, and mental health.  Follow us @insidherpodcast and share your healing journey with us at www.abigailbadu.com Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

In the third episode of the series, "The Words We Use," Abigail and Eryn discuss the meaning of self-sabotaging. They discuss the ways self-sabotaging shows up and practices that they've used to combat the need to sabotage.  Episode Notes: What Is Self-Sabotaging, And Am I Doing It? by By Lauren Silva How to stop self-sabotaging: 5 steps to change your behavior by Allaya Cooks-Campbell Self-Sabotaging in a Relationship: Signs, Causes, & How to Stop It by Bisma Anwar, LMHC It Takes Two by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock Follow us @insidherpodcast and share your healing journey with us at www.abigailbadu.com Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

Abigail speaks with Eryn Murrary on the series, "The Words We Use." In this series, we look closely at the popular word (and psychology term): toxic. In this episode, we learn how to better identify and check for toxic traits and behaviors. Abigail and Eryn examine themselves and their use of this commonly used word.  Episode Notes:  Too toxic! How to spot the traits in yourself and others by Erin Eatough, PhD A Bold Move" by Sarah Jake Roberts Betrayed Part 2: I Should Have Seen This Coming," by Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley Toxic by Britney Spears Cinderella by Play (Covered by the Cheetah Girls) Follow us @insidherpodcast and share your healing journey with us at www.abigailbadu.com Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

Abigail is joined by Eryn Murray in the series, "The Words We Use." In this series we are exploring a few commonly used psychological terms, their root, and meaning, and how to identify them better with a greater understanding. In this conversation, Abigail and Eryn discuss the true meaning of gaslighting and how they are all too familiar with its presence.  Episode Notes:  "gaslighting is a form of psychological and emotional abuse; a series of manipulation techniques where an abuser makes a victim question their reality. Over time, the victim feels as if they is losing their mind and that he cannot trust their own perception of the world. The victim then relies more on the gaslighter to determine the "correct" version of reality. The gaslighter's ultimate goal is to gain control and power over a person in a bid to get all their attention." — definition from "Healing from Toxic Relationship" by Stephanie Mouton Sarkis The term “gaslighting” comes from the name of a 1938 play and 1944 film, Gaslight, in which a husband manipulates his wife into thinking she has a mental illness. (Medical News Today) Follow us @insidherpodcast and share your healing journey with us at www.abigailbadu.com Abigail Badu.LLC, InsidHer, and all entities do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health. Abigail Badu.LLC reserves all rights to this episode and podcast, in whole or part. The rebroadcast or reproduction of this episode and/or podcast in any aspect with written permission and consent from Abigail Badu.LLC is prohibited. Listeners are encouraged to share this podcast and episode through the rights of the platform of this listening media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support

Introducing, InsidHer:  A series where we have a safe space for growth, self-awareness, and self-care. Join us as we talk about the lessons from our experiences and the world around us. You don't want to miss what's to come! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidherpodcast/support