The Black Woman’s Stress Solution Podcast: discover the connection between Black women’s stress in work, love, and health
Brig Johnson
258 episodes
1 month ago
Welcome to ”The Black Woman’s Stress Solution,” the podcast for ambitious black women who are navigating the complexities of success while striving for balance and well-being in their lives.
Brig Johnson, your host and go-to coach for stress management, brings you insights, strategies, tools and a little bit of neurobiology to master mindfulness, self-improvement, confidence, and personal growth. With Brig’s guidance, you’ll learn how to become unstuck and manage stress effectively while pursuing your goals and dreams to create your EPIC shit.
Each week Brig dives deep into the world of self-care, mindset shifts, and empowerment strategies tailored specifically for Black women in business and leadership roles. With a focus on self-awareness, confidence-building, and goal-setting, this podcast provides the tools and guidance needed to navigate the challenges of work, health, relationships, and modern life with grace and resilience.
Whether you’re an experienced women boss or just starting your journey of self-discovery, this podcast is your go-to resource for becoming the empowered, confident woman you were meant to be. Brig addresses common questions and challenges faced by high-achieving black women, offering practical advice and actionable steps to help you unlearn and unleash to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Examples of these questions are:
*How can Black women effectively manage stress while juggling multiple responsibilities?
*What are some mindfulness techniques specifically tailored for Black women?
*How can Black women develop a positive mindset in the face of challenges and setbacks?
*What strategies can Black women employ to boost self-confidence and self-esteem?
*How can Black women set achievable goals for personal and professional growth?
*What are some practical self-care practices that Black women can incorporate into their daily routines?
*How can Black women navigate imposter syndrome and overcome feelings of inadequacy?
*What role does self-love play in stress management and personal empowerment for Black women?
*How can Black women overcome barriers to seeking help and support for their mental health?
*What are some effective techniques for boundary-setting and prioritizing self-care in a demanding work environment?
*How can Black women cultivate resilience and bounce back from triggers stronger than before?
*What resources are available for Black women seeking mentorship, coaching, or community support?
*How can Black women leverage their unique experiences societal bullshit and perspectives to excel in their careers and personal lives?
*What are some common misconceptions about stress management and self-improvement for Black women, and how can they be addressed?
*How can Black women balance ambition and self-care to achieve sustainable success and fulfillment?
* How can Black women become unstoppable and unf*ckwithable being their absolute best self…no matter what the situation—not allowing outside things to impact how they think and feel about themselves, what they do, or how they show up in the world?
*Health and relationships and societal bullshit that create stress for black women
*Why stress is the biggest block to your confidence, keeping you stuck.
*Why is creating safety one of the first things we must address as black women?
*Why is stress hindering the growth of our relationships?
Subscribe to ”The Black Woman’s Stress Solution” today and embark on a journey of empowerment, resilience, and growth. Visit https://brigjohnson.com/ to learn more about Brig Johnson and her coaching services.
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Welcome to ”The Black Woman’s Stress Solution,” the podcast for ambitious black women who are navigating the complexities of success while striving for balance and well-being in their lives.
Brig Johnson, your host and go-to coach for stress management, brings you insights, strategies, tools and a little bit of neurobiology to master mindfulness, self-improvement, confidence, and personal growth. With Brig’s guidance, you’ll learn how to become unstuck and manage stress effectively while pursuing your goals and dreams to create your EPIC shit.
Each week Brig dives deep into the world of self-care, mindset shifts, and empowerment strategies tailored specifically for Black women in business and leadership roles. With a focus on self-awareness, confidence-building, and goal-setting, this podcast provides the tools and guidance needed to navigate the challenges of work, health, relationships, and modern life with grace and resilience.
Whether you’re an experienced women boss or just starting your journey of self-discovery, this podcast is your go-to resource for becoming the empowered, confident woman you were meant to be. Brig addresses common questions and challenges faced by high-achieving black women, offering practical advice and actionable steps to help you unlearn and unleash to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Examples of these questions are:
*How can Black women effectively manage stress while juggling multiple responsibilities?
*What are some mindfulness techniques specifically tailored for Black women?
*How can Black women develop a positive mindset in the face of challenges and setbacks?
*What strategies can Black women employ to boost self-confidence and self-esteem?
*How can Black women set achievable goals for personal and professional growth?
*What are some practical self-care practices that Black women can incorporate into their daily routines?
*How can Black women navigate imposter syndrome and overcome feelings of inadequacy?
*What role does self-love play in stress management and personal empowerment for Black women?
*How can Black women overcome barriers to seeking help and support for their mental health?
*What are some effective techniques for boundary-setting and prioritizing self-care in a demanding work environment?
*How can Black women cultivate resilience and bounce back from triggers stronger than before?
*What resources are available for Black women seeking mentorship, coaching, or community support?
*How can Black women leverage their unique experiences societal bullshit and perspectives to excel in their careers and personal lives?
*What are some common misconceptions about stress management and self-improvement for Black women, and how can they be addressed?
*How can Black women balance ambition and self-care to achieve sustainable success and fulfillment?
* How can Black women become unstoppable and unf*ckwithable being their absolute best self…no matter what the situation—not allowing outside things to impact how they think and feel about themselves, what they do, or how they show up in the world?
*Health and relationships and societal bullshit that create stress for black women
*Why stress is the biggest block to your confidence, keeping you stuck.
*Why is creating safety one of the first things we must address as black women?
*Why is stress hindering the growth of our relationships?
Subscribe to ”The Black Woman’s Stress Solution” today and embark on a journey of empowerment, resilience, and growth. Visit https://brigjohnson.com/ to learn more about Brig Johnson and her coaching services.
EP 241: Cognitive Violence How Mindset Work Became Another Way to Shame Black Women
The Black Woman’s Stress Solution Podcast: discover the connection between Black women’s stress in work, love, and health
29 minutes 11 seconds
3 months ago
EP 241: Cognitive Violence How Mindset Work Became Another Way to Shame Black Women
Why I Had to Name This
I created this episode because I’ve seen too many high-achieving Black and Brown women—myself included—blame ourselves for the very thoughts that helped us survive. We’ve been told to “think better,” “stay positive,” or “change our mindset,” without anyone asking where those thoughts came from or what they were protecting us from. That’s not healing. That’s cognitive violence—and we need to name it to reclaim our power.
What This Episode is Really About
In this episode, I introduce the term “cognitive violence”—a pattern I’ve witnessed in coaching spaces where mindset work is used to shame rather than support. I break down how thought-shaming can happen subtly, especially in coaching rooted in privileged perspectives that ignore systemic oppression and generational trauma.
We explore:
Why mindset “reframing” often skips over critical context for Black and Brown women.
How survival-based thoughts are not mindset blocks—they’re protection mechanisms.
What it means when your biology operates on rules written by oppression (what I call colonized biology).
Real-life examples of cognitive violence in action, and how to stop committing it against yourself.
The difference between changing your thoughts and feeling safe enough to believe them.
The importance of decoding your survival scripts before trying to rewrite them.
This conversation is a call to stop labeling our trauma responses as flaws—and start seeing them as wisdom. 🔥
Your Call to Action
Pattern break time → Ask yourself or a trusted friend:
What’s a thought I’ve been shaming myself for having?
When did I first learn it, and who taught me?
What was that thought trying to protect me from?
Then write it down. Speak it aloud. Witness it.
And if you’re ready to go deeper—take the free Stress Survival Style Quiz to start decoding your own survival patterns.
Take Action
Take my free quiz to discover how your nervous system and survival patterns may be blocking your clarity:
👉🏾 brigjohnson.com/stress-quiz
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KEYWORDS: mindset coaching, trauma-informed coaching, Black women healing, cognitive violence, mindset work, colonized biology, nervous system regulation, emotional safety, survival thoughts, generational trauma, uncoached coaching, thought shaming, inner command center, stress survival style, self-sabotage, coaching for Black women
The Black Woman’s Stress Solution Podcast: discover the connection between Black women’s stress in work, love, and health
Welcome to ”The Black Woman’s Stress Solution,” the podcast for ambitious black women who are navigating the complexities of success while striving for balance and well-being in their lives.
Brig Johnson, your host and go-to coach for stress management, brings you insights, strategies, tools and a little bit of neurobiology to master mindfulness, self-improvement, confidence, and personal growth. With Brig’s guidance, you’ll learn how to become unstuck and manage stress effectively while pursuing your goals and dreams to create your EPIC shit.
Each week Brig dives deep into the world of self-care, mindset shifts, and empowerment strategies tailored specifically for Black women in business and leadership roles. With a focus on self-awareness, confidence-building, and goal-setting, this podcast provides the tools and guidance needed to navigate the challenges of work, health, relationships, and modern life with grace and resilience.
Whether you’re an experienced women boss or just starting your journey of self-discovery, this podcast is your go-to resource for becoming the empowered, confident woman you were meant to be. Brig addresses common questions and challenges faced by high-achieving black women, offering practical advice and actionable steps to help you unlearn and unleash to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Examples of these questions are:
*How can Black women effectively manage stress while juggling multiple responsibilities?
*What are some mindfulness techniques specifically tailored for Black women?
*How can Black women develop a positive mindset in the face of challenges and setbacks?
*What strategies can Black women employ to boost self-confidence and self-esteem?
*How can Black women set achievable goals for personal and professional growth?
*What are some practical self-care practices that Black women can incorporate into their daily routines?
*How can Black women navigate imposter syndrome and overcome feelings of inadequacy?
*What role does self-love play in stress management and personal empowerment for Black women?
*How can Black women overcome barriers to seeking help and support for their mental health?
*What are some effective techniques for boundary-setting and prioritizing self-care in a demanding work environment?
*How can Black women cultivate resilience and bounce back from triggers stronger than before?
*What resources are available for Black women seeking mentorship, coaching, or community support?
*How can Black women leverage their unique experiences societal bullshit and perspectives to excel in their careers and personal lives?
*What are some common misconceptions about stress management and self-improvement for Black women, and how can they be addressed?
*How can Black women balance ambition and self-care to achieve sustainable success and fulfillment?
* How can Black women become unstoppable and unf*ckwithable being their absolute best self…no matter what the situation—not allowing outside things to impact how they think and feel about themselves, what they do, or how they show up in the world?
*Health and relationships and societal bullshit that create stress for black women
*Why stress is the biggest block to your confidence, keeping you stuck.
*Why is creating safety one of the first things we must address as black women?
*Why is stress hindering the growth of our relationships?
Subscribe to ”The Black Woman’s Stress Solution” today and embark on a journey of empowerment, resilience, and growth. Visit https://brigjohnson.com/ to learn more about Brig Johnson and her coaching services.