At Ease is a podcast for black women who have decided to trade hustling for fuller, bolder lives. Whether you quietly quit, took a leap of faith, pursued passion over a paycheck, or are building a side hustle, join Coach Cristin as we redefine success by re-shaping our minds. Cristin combines her lived experience and thought work to help women reconnect with their bodies, combat burnout, and build businesses.
At Ease: For Colored Girls Who Fled Corporate When Six Figures Wasn't Enough
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At Ease is a podcast for black women who have decided to trade hustling for fuller, bolder lives. Whether you quietly quit, took a leap of faith, pursued passion over a paycheck, or are building a side hustle, join Coach Cristin as we redefine success by re-shaping our minds. Cristin combines her lived experience and thought work to help women reconnect with their bodies, combat burnout, and build businesses.
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Recent Episodes
January 19, 2026
Justice Is a Mental Health Issue: MLK, Psychological Safety, and the Cost of Injustice at Work
<p>On this MLK Day episode of At Ease, we move beyond quotes and commemoration to explore a deeper truth: injustice does not just shape systems, it shapes people.</p><p>Justice is something people experience daily in the workplace through dignity, fairness, voice, and safety. When those things are compromised, the impact is not only professional, it is psychological.</p><p>In this conversation, Cristin is joined by mental health expert Stephanie Lewis to explore how prolonged stress, lack of psychological safety, and environments that require constant vigilance affect mental and emotional well-being. While Stephanie does not work with organizations in this capacity, her clinical insights help illuminate the very real human cost of workplace conditions and why mental health cannot be separated from justice.</p><p>This episode invites leaders, HR professionals, and high-performing professionals to reflect on how workplace environments shape mental health and what it truly means to create spaces where people feel safe enough to be human.</p><h2>In This Episode, We Explore</h2><ul><li>Why justice is a mental health issue, not just a moral or social one</li><li>How chronic workplace stress and lack of dignity impact the nervous system</li><li>The hidden emotional labor of managing perception and safety at work</li><li>Why individual coping strategies have limits when environments remain unsafe</li><li>How MLK’s legacy challenges leaders to consider the human cost of injustice</li></ul><br/><h2>MLK and Mental Health</h2><p>Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is often remembered for his courage and conviction, but less frequently for the emotional and psychological toll of his work. Historical accounts and personal writings reflect that Dr. King experienced periods of deep emotional distress, exhaustion, and depression while leading under constant threat, criticism, and pressure.</p><p>Recognizing this part of his humanity helps us better understand that sustained exposure to injustice, danger, and moral responsibility carries a real psychological cost. His legacy reminds us that strength and struggle can coexist and that caring for mental health is not a weakness, but a necessity.</p><h2>Resources Mentioned</h2><p><strong>Understanding Emotions and Mental Health</strong></p><ul><li>Feelings and Emotions Wheel</li><li>A helpful tool for identifying, naming, and expanding emotional awareness.</li><li><a href="https://feelingswheel.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://feelingswheel.com</a></li><li>(You can also search “emotion wheel” or “feelings wheel PDF” for printable versions.)</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Learning More About MLK’s Humanity</strong></p><ul><li>Bearing the Cross by David J. Garrow</li><li>The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr.</li><li>Essays and letters that document the emotional toll of leadership and injustice</li></ul><br/><h2>Connect With Our Guest</h2><p><strong>Stephanie Lewis, LPCC-S</strong></p><p>Mental Health Professional</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-lewis-lpcc-s-87680645/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>:</li><li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stephanie-lewis-beachwood-oh/331947" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Psychology Today Profile</a></li><li>Instagram @theperspectiveliaison</li></ul><br/><p><br></p>
November 6, 2025
Shut Down, Not Shaken Part 35 (35 Episodes in 35 Days)
<p>In this final episode of Shut Down, Not Shaken, Cristin reflects on the journey of creating 35 episodes in 35 days with no plan, no script, and no guarantee anyone would listen. What started as an instinct to bring calm and connection during the government shutdown became a season of rediscovery, resilience, and creative freedom.</p><p>Cristin opens up about restarting her podcast after 2.5 years away, rebuilding from scratch after her old recording platform disappeared, and relearning everything, from finding her intro music to testing new tools mid-series.</p><p>She shares lessons learned about courage, imperfection, and the unexpected joy of showing up for others when you’re still figuring it out yourself.</p>
November 5, 2025
Shut Down, Not Shaken Part 34 (Just Keep Moving)
<p>In this conversation, Nandi Shareef discusses the challenges managers and leaders face during organizational crises, such as layoffs and furloughs. She emphasizes the importance of shifting the mindset from feeling helpless to focusing on what can be controlled and influenced. By asking the right questions, leaders can find ways to support their teams and create positive movement within their organizations.</p>
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