76: Clay Masks & Nail Polish Do Not Heal Trauma ft Denise Francis

<p><b>Dear Black Women</b>, you have permission to drop the cape. It&apos;s time to take it OFF and get into this self-love and self-healing work! The constant messaging that we receive to be strong and all sacrificing is too much to handle. Today, I want you to normalize expressing your emotions and embrace healing from traumatic experiences. </p><p>In this podcast episode, I sit down with Denise Francis, <em>Founder of The Self-Love Foundation</em>, Inc., to discuss the POWER that can be unlocked through the black woman&apos;s self-love journey. </p><ul><li>[00:05:04] How validation and support from your community can propel you forward.</li><li>[00:07:00] Get to know Denise Francis, the Founder, and CEO of the <em>Self-Love Organization Inc</em>, and learn how she&apos;s bridging the gap between self-love and mental health. </li><li>[00:07:25]Ever wondered what it takes to become a TEDx speaker? Denise gives us her testimony on the power of manifestation. </li><li> [00:15:10] Legacy goals!- Learn how Denise&apos;s advocacy led to her getting her research on self-love and healing approved on an academic level.</li><li>[00:18:50] Our passions usually have a story attached to them - this is Denise&apos;s story. Listen as she shares the moment she chose to become a &quot;Strong Black Woman.&quot;</li><li>[00:24:43] Self-Care has become commercialized, but do you know what self-care really is? </li><li> [00:27:00] Understanding our Strong Black Women Trauma responses and how they show up in our relationships - especially with our mothers. </li><li>[00:36:37] Intuitively, we know that challenges shape our character. Denise shares her turning point. </li><li>[00:39:45] Feeling stuck in your self-love journey - Listen as Denise walks us through her Self-Guided Therapy Journaling Technique. </li><li> [00:55:27] Healing from setbacks, pain, and honoring our process - Denise and I discuss starting the healing journey here.</li><li>[00:58:06] With so many accolades under her belt, Denise shares how she wants to be remembe