In this episode of the Brown Girl Self Care Podcast, host Bre Mitchell takes a reflective journey into the concept of starting over. With the backdrop of a restorative and very lush park setting, Bre shares her raw thoughts and experiences, delving into the reasons behind her desire to reset and redefine Brown Girl Self Care. From shedding external influences to embracing authenticity and inner strength, Bre offers insights and inspiration for listeners navigating their own paths of growth and renewal.

This episode touches on:

• Starting Over with Brown Girl Self-Care
• Releasing External Influences
• Reevaluating Priorities
• Permission To Start Again

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*trigger warning* This episode talks about exploitation and abuse of a Black child.

In today's episode of the Brown Girl Self-Care Podcast, I am speaking with Monique Smith, aka the worlds oldest living Jane Doe. We dive into:

• The traumatic experiences she endured and how she became a "Jane Doe"
• Laying claim to her identity unapologetically so that she could begin to heal and thrive
• Breaking cycles with her children
• How our babies are labeled as "runaways" more often than not and why that happens
• Walking out her God-given assignment even as she was unsure if she had a passion for it
• How she was able to explore softness and trust after trauma

Monique's book, I Am The Ancestor, can be purchased directly from her website. Click Here To Check It Out! For more details on booking this amazing woman for your next book club, inquire here.

Monique's website - Known as Monique

Monique's IG

Monique's Facebook

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Hey Sistren!

Welcome back to the Brown Girl Self-Care Podcast, your safe space for healing and empowerment! Host Bre Mitchell dives into a vital topic today: breaking free from financial struggle to pave the way for a future filled with abundance and liberation. Join us as we explore six transformative steps, rooted in self-love and empowerment, to reclaim your financial health and set yourself up for success. It's time to honor your journey, prioritize your well-being, and embrace the freedom that comes with financial empowerment.

Want to get straight to the point? Start at around the 10:30 mark :)

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Happy Monday!

If you have never heard about the basic in's and out's of intermittent fasting or need encouragement while taking a break from sugar, tap in to todays episode. I'm sharing the basics of what IF looks like for me plus also sharing one thing that happened as a result of my body getting back on track.

As noted in the episode this is not medical advice. Please speak with a medical professional if you are considering starting your own journey.

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I've FINALLY started the BGSC Youtube channel. Click here to see my 1st video and leave me some encouragement in the comments.

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Something recently happened on my end that was an excellent reminder for me to do what I believe is right/stay in integrity with my morals and faith and I absolutely had to share it here on the show. I had the opportunity to work with a brand that MANY influencers partner with but Iturned it down because it didn't sit right in my spirit. It ended up being the right decision even though on the front end it seemed like I missed out on a great opportunity.

Listen for more deets and use this episode as a reminder to use your discernment when possible, even if it means not moving forward with any type of opportunity.

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If you need an infusion of good energy as we begin to shift towards "spummer" (aka Spring + Summer, lol), THIS is the episode for you! It's time to get into our flow while we forge ahead, living our best lives. Listen to todays episode and refresh your spirit!

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Hey, sis, happy new week!

In this weeks episode I'm covering a few things:

5 different types of depression. Yep, there is definitely not "just" one layer of depression.

Myths that Black women unfortunately have to face and resist when it comes to our mental health and/or how we exist

How "just pray about it" no longer works when it comes to our health

A few online mental health resources FOR US.

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**This episode has a little bit of "language" in it so, NSF little ears or possibly work spaces**

Happy Monday, Sis!

Today I want to chat with you about giving yourself permission to STOP trying to keep people happy and what that looked like for me personally. If you are a recovering people pleaser, you need to listen to todays episode.

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Happy Monday!

In today's episode I'm getting a little personal and sharing a small slice of my thoughts on the future of BGSC Podcast. After listening today I'd love it if you took some time to think about if you are intentionally releasing and making space in your life for not only rest but also for change.

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Hey hey!

Welcome back to the pod. This week I'm having a vulnerable conversation with you about what it can mean to value yourself, how for some of us that are survivors of childhood trauma we are forced to prioritize our safety and also three things I'm doing in my journey of healing and blooming.

Join me on Sundays for The Bloom Room when you support my work on Patreon

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Hey, hey! This week's episode is a little different! After saying for some time now that I'd be doing BGSC videos on Youtube, I've recorded my first real video. This process is absolutely not comfortable for me but I want to show you that it's possible to follow your purpose even when it feels scary to put yourself out there.

In this weeks episode, which is audio from the YT video, I'm reintroducing myself, sharing my thoughts on how money does NOT motivate me as I walk in my purpose, and how there are times that even though on the outside appearances can be one thing, on the inside they can be COMPLETELY different.

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