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Not Your Strong Black Woman
Nassimbwa
19 episodes
1 month ago
Send us a text In this episode, Nassimbwa Ruffin opens up about what it truly means to be vulnerable—and why so many of us avoid it. 💎 She breaks down how hiding behind strength can actually hold us back and shares three simple ways to start embracing vulnerability in your everyday life. This episode is a gentle reminder that real strength is found in authenticity. About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teach easy holistic health and wellness prac...
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Send us a text In this episode, Nassimbwa Ruffin opens up about what it truly means to be vulnerable—and why so many of us avoid it. 💎 She breaks down how hiding behind strength can actually hold us back and shares three simple ways to start embracing vulnerability in your everyday life. This episode is a gentle reminder that real strength is found in authenticity. About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teach easy holistic health and wellness prac...
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Episodes (19/19)
Not Your Strong Black Woman
3 Easy Ways to Be Vulnerable
Send us a text In this episode, Nassimbwa Ruffin opens up about what it truly means to be vulnerable—and why so many of us avoid it. 💎 She breaks down how hiding behind strength can actually hold us back and shares three simple ways to start embracing vulnerability in your everyday life. This episode is a gentle reminder that real strength is found in authenticity. About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teach easy holistic health and wellness prac...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
3 Easy Ways to Focus on the Things You Can Control
Send us a text When life feels heavy, it’s easy to spiral thinking about everything that’s out of your hands. In this episode, Nassimbwa Ruffin shares 3 simple but powerful tips to shift your focus back to what you can actually control — your mindset, your actions, and your energy. About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teach easy holistic health and wellness practices to empower black women to prioritize self-care. Websites: Nassimbwa Ruffin ...
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4 months ago
8 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
3 Easy Ways to Ask For Help Without Feeling Guilty
In this episode, Nassimbwa Ruffin shares three easy ways to ask for help without feeling guilty. She highlights how asking for support is a form of strength, not weakness. Whether it’s starting small or building a support system, Nassimbwa provides practical tips to help you prioritize your well-being. About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teach easy holistic health and wellness practices to empower black women to prioritize self-care. Websites: ...
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10 months ago
11 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
3 Ways to Recover from a Miscarriage
Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses miscarriage and may be emotionally challenging for some listeners. In this deeply personal episode, I share my own experience of loss after a miscarriage at 16 weeks and three ways I found to begin the healing process. These steps focus on nurturing both mind and body during an incredibly difficult time. My hope is that this episode can offer a sense of comfort and understanding, whether you’ve been through something similar or want to support someone ...
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1 year ago
12 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
3 Easy Ways to Stop Negative Self-talk
In this podcast episode, Nassimbwa Ruffin shares three simple yet effective strategies to stop negative self-talk. She offers practical tips to help listeners shift their mindset, foster self-compassion, and build a more positive inner dialogue, making it easier to tackle everyday challenges with confidence. Want to change your life! Book me: https://stan.store/Nas... Shop: https://nahandicrafts.com About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teac...
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1 year ago
9 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
Kick Cancer's Acid!
In this episode of "Not Your Strong Black Woman Podcast" Nassimbwa Ruffin sits down with the esteemed holistic health expert, Dr. Christina Blanchard-Horan, to discuss her revolutionary book, Kick Cancer's Acid: A 5-Day Whole Life Detox. Dr. Blanchard-Horan explores the profound connections between toxins, hormones, and disease, offering readers a holistic path to healing that emphasizes natural remedies and lifestyle transformations. Join us for an enlightening conversation as we delve into ...
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1 year ago
17 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
How To Express Your True Wants and Needs
Un-silencing yourself means breaking free from the habit of suppressing your thoughts, feelings, and needs. It involves overcoming the tendency to remain quiet to avoid conflict, preserve harmony, or maintain relationships at the expense of your own well-being. In this episode, Nassimbwa talks about how to un-silence yourself, explaining what it means, why it is important, and how to express yourself assertively. Ebook coming July 1, sign up to the mailing list to get notified! A...
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1 year ago
12 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
3 Easy Ways to Stop Being Angry
In this episode, Nassimbwa delves into the nature of anger, exploring what it truly is and how it can have detrimental effects on your health. She also provides three simple and effective strategies to help you manage and reduce your anger, allowing you to live a calmer and healthier life. Tune in for insightful advice and practical tips on conquering anger. About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teach easy holistic health and wellness practices to ...
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1 year ago
9 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
How Humming Can Change Your Life!
Humming really starts in your early childhood. Think about it. When we are babies we are rocked to sleep by humming sounds, when we get older we make mm hmmm sounds when we agree or disagree with someone. Sometimes it’s unconsciously like when you’re humming your favorite song. What if I told you that if you make humming a daily routine, your wellbeing can improve. Today we are going to talk about humming, its benefits, and how to include it in your life. About Nassimbwa: I am Lic...
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1 year ago
6 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
Self-awareness in 3 Easy Steps
Learn to unlock the Power of Self-Awareness: Observe, Reflect, Thrive. Before there can be self improvement there has to be self awareness! Are you aware of yourself!? This episode is about self awareness, what it is, the benefits and how to become more self awareness. About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teach easy holistic health and wellness practices to empower black women to prioritize self-care. Websites: Nassimbwa Ruffin YouT...
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1 year ago
8 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
Gratitude Attitude in 7 Days
Did you know experiencing gratitude can foster positive feelings which lead to healthy well-being? We are facing such difficult times now but can you think of things in your life you can be thankful for? Sometimes, I get so down but when I think of the things I am thankful for, it brings my spirits up. When I loss Jasi I wrote in a gratitude journal even though it was hard for me to be grateful, I noticed on the days I did not express my gratitude I would focus on the negative. So I created a...
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1 year ago
9 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
4 Reasons Why You May Need Therapy
Last episode you heard me talk about Jasi, my daughter I lost at 16 weeks. Well during the time I lost her I was actually in my last semester of Grad school majoring in Mental Health Counseling. I was really going through it and I did not realize the symptoms I was having. There were signs that I should go to therapy. This episode explains 4 reasons you may need therapy and how you may benefit from therapy. About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podca...
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1 year ago
10 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
3 Reasons Why I am Not your Strong Black Woman
This episode is about how the Strong Black Women stereotype impacts black women negatively and how I overcome it. Nassimbwa will provide three reasons she is not your strong black woman and ways she practices NOT being a strong black women. Book Mentioned: Too heavy a Yoke: Black Women and the Burden of Strength By Chanequa Walker-Barnes. About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teach easy holistic health and wellness practices to empower bla...
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1 year ago
5 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
Learning to Love Dark Skinned Me
I had the opportunity to speak with Author, Katina Davis, who shared why she wrote the book: Learning to Love Dark Skinned Me, how to identify when your child is being bullied, and how she was able to love herself. Book: : Learning to Love Dark Skinned Me About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teach easy holistic health and wellness practices to empower black women to prioritize self-care. Websites: Nassimbwa Ruffin YouTube: @nassimbwa Amazo...
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1 year ago
4 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
6 Most Essential Oils
Welcome to Episode 5: 6 Most Essential Oils, If you are anything like me, I had no idea what essential oils are and how beneficial they are for you. I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Christina Blanchard-Horan PhD who just released the book Wholeness Wellness and Essential Oils: The Six Most Essential Oils. Dr. Christina talks with me about the 6 most essential oils, what they are, the benefits, and where you can purchase them. For more information about Dr. Christina Blanchard Horan V...
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1 year ago
9 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
I don’t have Time for Mindfulness
Welcome to Episode 4: I don’t have time for mindfulness. Me either, sis. But the wonderful thing about mindfulness is you can do it anywhere, anytime, and it’s free. Mindfulness means being in the present. It literally means being aware of the present moment. Mindfulness shift your focus away from negative/anxious thoughts and feelings and onto something concrete in the present moment. I wanted to share with you how it works, the benefits and how to include it in your busy schedule. Abo...
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1 year ago
5 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
Reiki is Not the Devil
Welcome to Ep. 2 Reiki is not the Devil! Today, I have a special guest, Naturopathic Doctor: Dr. Michelle. I had a Reiki session with her and after the session I was able to ask her some questions about Reiki. I titled this show reiki is not the Devil because growing up as a Christian I did look at modalities such as Reiki as not Godly. That is because I did not have any understanding about Reiki. I am a strong believer in Jesus Christ and I know all things are not possible without God. I wan...
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1 year ago
11 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
Letter to My Past Self
Welcome to episode 4: Letter to my past self. My name is Nassimbwa and I am Not Your Strong Black Woman. Please note that this is not me doing therapy with you, this is just me providing advice and tools :-) Today I will be writing a letter to my past self. Actually I will be speaking a letter to my past self so you will be able to hear it. I was a little hesitant to post this episode because I got emotional but that is what Not Your Strong Black Woman is all about. Cry if you need to, there ...
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1 year ago
6 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
Intro/ 3 Daily Self-care Techniques
Introduction of Not Your Strong Black Woman with Nassimbwa. Nassimbwa will demonstrate 3 Daily self care techniques: Mindfulness, Breathing, and Stretching. About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teach easy holistic health and wellness practices to empower black women to prioritize self-care. Websites: Nassimbwa Ruffin YouTube: @nassimbwa Amazon Music: Not Your Strong Black Woman Shop: Jewelry and Headbands
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1 year ago
9 minutes

Not Your Strong Black Woman
Send us a text In this episode, Nassimbwa Ruffin opens up about what it truly means to be vulnerable—and why so many of us avoid it. 💎 She breaks down how hiding behind strength can actually hold us back and shares three simple ways to start embracing vulnerability in your everyday life. This episode is a gentle reminder that real strength is found in authenticity. About Nassimbwa: I am Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, this podcast is to teach easy holistic health and wellness prac...