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Black Girls Raised In the South

Welcome to Black Girls Raised in the South, a podcast dedicated to building community and elevating the voices and work of Black women in the South. Black women in the South are a powerful force, yet we are often misrepresented, misunderstood, commonly overlooked, rarely prioritized and all too often rendered invisible. If you are a Black woman raised in the South or the South has become home to you, this space is for you. So, if you’re looking for an extra dose of motivation and inspiration, you’re in the right place. Episodes are published bi-weekly on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

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Black Girls Raised In the South

Holistic Wellness for Black Women

February 10, 2021 • Tafeni English • Season 1 • Episode 8

On today’s episode we’re talking Black women and Holistic Wellness. We're raising awareness because we know Black women usually have to navigate hurdles to get the support they need.

Key takeaways:

You must conceptualize and define what wellness means to you.
The holistic paradigm considers the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components of the human being, their interactions, and their nurturance.
Learn to identify your boundaries and saying no is ok.

Dr. La Shonda Akins completed her undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, earning a BA in Criminal Justice. She earned an MA in Professional Counseling and an EdD in Counselor Education & Supervision from Argosy University in Atlanta. She is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Maryland and a national certified counselor.

Akins’ research and writing interests include the holistic wellness/health paradigm, wellness and self-care practices of African-American women, child & adolescent psychotherapy and addiction and mental health counseling. She frequently presents on the wellness paradigm.