Black Girl Garden

About Black Girl Garden

A garden is a place where plants cultivate and grow. This podcast is to be a community where Black girls/women can grow, heal, learn, and love. Here we will discuss many topics including mental health, love and relationships, healing, grief, and more. I am not a therapist, but I love to share my experiences. Welcome to the Garden, Black girl!

Publisher

Melody J

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jun 2024

Latest episode

22 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jun 2026

   Welcome Back Ep.--Aware But Stuck

   You all have waited long enough, and the wait is finally OVER...Black Girl Garden is BACK! I needed some time to tend to my own garden, but I have returned. I have new ideas and a new approach to this podcast. In this episode, we are going to talk about 5 things you can do if you are aware of behaviors that you need to change, but are confused about how to go about working towards that change. Sit back, relax, grab a note pad and a pen, and lets heal, grow, learn and love, my butterflies!

2. 

   26 Jan 2025

   Ep. 10- The Journey to Self: Why Looking Back Isn’t the Answer Pt.2

   Ep. 10 - The Journey to Self: Why Looking Back Isn’t the Answer Pt. 2 Welcome back to The Black Girl Garden! 🌻 In this follow-up episode, Melody builds on the lessons from Part 1, diving deeper into the practical steps and tools that can guide you on your healing journey. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, pause here, go back to Episode 9, and join us when you’re ready! ✨ This week’s highlights: 🦋 Healing Journey Essentials: Commitment, self-awareness, and readiness to grow. ⏸ The Power of the Pause: Rewiring conditioned responses to create a new self. 💖 Emotional Regulation: Techniques to calm your nervous system and regain balance. 👶 Reparenting Pillars: Loving discipline, self-care, emotional regulation, and playfulness. 💬 Weekly Quote: "Don’t let the memories of your past limit the potential of your future. There are no limits to what you can achieve on your journey through life, except in your mind." – Roy T. Bennett 🎧 Tune in as Melody shares her personal insights, lessons from her favorite book, and actionable tips to start your journey to self. Healing isn’t linear, but with the right mindset and tools, you can cultivate a future you’re proud of. ✨ Show Notes: Book Recommendation: How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera 📚 Follow & Connect: Share your thoughts with Melody on Instagram @blackgirlgarden.pod (https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlgarden.pod). 🌿 Let’s keep evolving, Black girls!

3. 

   10 Jan 2025

   Ep. 9- The Journey to Self: Why Looking Back Isn’t the Answer Pt.1

   Ep. 9 - The Journey to Self: Why Looking Back Isn’t the Answer Pt.1 Welcome back to The Black Girl Garden! 🌻 In this episode, Melody dives into the transformative journey of healing and self-discovery. Reflecting on her own experiences, she explores why looking back to recreate past versions of ourselves isn’t the path to growth and happiness. ✨ This week’s highlights: 🦋 Growth vs. Comfort: Why you can’t go back to your old self. 📖 Healing Tools: Melody’s life-changing book recommendation. 💡 Breaking Patterns: How self-awareness sparks transformation. 🌱 Creating Your Future Self: Shifting focus from the past to who you want to become. 💬 Weekly Quote: "You’re not going to find your old self. You’ve outgrown them, but you’re going to meet your new self, and they’re going to be beautiful." – Unknown 🎧 Tune in as Melody shares personal stories, lessons from her healing journey, and actionable steps to embrace growth and let go of the past. ✨ Show Notes: Book Recommendation: How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera 📚 Key Takeaway: True healing begins when you focus on the future, not the past. Follow & Connect: Share your thoughts with Melody on Instagram @blackgirlgarden.pod (https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlgarden.pod). 🌿 Let’s keep evolving, Black girls!

4. 

   20 Dec 2024

   Ep. 8 Silent Nights: Honoring Grief During the Holiday Season

   Ep. 8 - Silent Nights: Honoring Grief During the Holiday Season In this heartfelt episode of The Black Girl Garden, we’re diving into the complexities of grieving during the holiday season. Host Melody reflects on her personal journey with grief, sharing insights and strategies for navigating the holidays while honoring the memory of loved ones. ✨ This week’s highlights: 🌻 The duality of joy and grief during the holidays—and why both are valid. 🌻 Recognizing and managing holiday triggers, from family traditions to favorite songs. 🌻 Coping strategies to protect your peace, prioritize your mental health, and create meaningful holiday experiences. 🌻 The power of acceptance and creating new traditions in the face of loss. 📝Keywords: grief, holidays, coping strategies, mindfulness, duality of emotions, healing, traditions, mental health, personal peace, emotional well-being 💬 Weekly Quote: "Holidays are a mix of sadness and joy when we carry the memory of those we’ve loved. Both are welcome at the table." – Unknown Whether you’re struggling with the absence of loved ones, feeling disconnected from old traditions, or finding your way through grief during this time, this episode offers encouragement, support, and a reminder that it’s okay to honor your journey in your own way. Join the conversation on Instagram @blackgirlgarden.pod (https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlgarden.pod), and let Melody know how this episode resonates with you. Don’t forget to like, follow, and share the podcast. Keep evolving, my butterflies! 🦋

5. 

   6 Dec 2024

   Ep. 7- Level Up, Sis: Standards Over Expectations Every Time

   Melody shares how setting personal standards empowers women to cultivate healthy relationships and stand firm in what they truly deserve.

6. 

   22 Nov 2024

   Ep. 6 From People Pleasing to Peace Keeping

   Host Melody shares her journey from people pleasing to peace keeping, revealing practical tips for setting and respecting boundaries as a key to growth and self-care.

7. 

   18 Oct 2024

   Ep. 5 Surviving the Seasons

   Ep. 6 – Surviving the Seasons In this episode of Black Girl Garden, host Melody opens up about a topic many of us can relate to as the colder months approach—seasonal depression. Sharing her own experiences and struggles, she provides valuable tips on how to survive and thrive during the darker days. From staying active, picking up new hobbies, and journaling, to the importance of sunlight and self-care, Melody encourages listeners to embrace the season as a time for reflection and growth. Tune in for uplifting quotes, practical advice, and a gentle reminder to give yourself grace. Join the conversation on Instagram @blackgirlgarden.pod and let us know how you're getting through the season! 🌻

8. 

   2 Sept 2024

   Ep. 4 A Little R&R (Reflection and Recognition)

   Episode Description for Ep. 4 - R&R (Reflection and Recognition): In this week's episode of The Black Girl Garden, Melody takes a moment to celebrate growth and acknowledge the progress we've made on our healing journeys. After focusing on the challenges of grief in previous episodes, it's time to pause and give ourselves the credit we deserve. Melody shares her personal experiences, highlighting how far she's come, particularly in the areas of grief and relationships. Whether you're just starting out or have been on this journey for a while, this episode is a reminder to appreciate the small victories and recognize that you are not where you once were. Tune in for an uplifting discussion about giving yourself the flowers you've earned and celebrating every step forward. Connect with Us: - Instagram: [@blackgirlgarden.pod](https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlgarden.pod) - We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your experiences and let us know how you're celebrating your growth. If you enjoyed this episode: - Please follow, rate, and share The Black Girl Garden podcast to help us reach more listeners on their healing journeys. Outro Reminder: "Keep evolving, my butterflies!"

9. 

   29 Jul 2024

   Ep. 3 Babe, Put That Mask Down

   Summary In this episode, Melody discusses the tendency to hide our pain and discomfort behind a mask of fake smiles. She emphasizes the importance of allowing ourselves to feel our true emotions and not suppressing them. Melody shares personal examples of how being authentic and vulnerable can build connections with others. She also highlights the negative effects of constantly faking happiness and the importance of taking off the mask to prioritize our mental and physical well-being. Keywords mask, fake smiles, hiding pain, feeling emotions, vulnerability, building connections, faking happiness, mental well-being, physical well-being Takeaways We often hide our pain and discomfort behind a mask of fake smiles, especially on social media. It is important to allow ourselves to feel our true emotions and not suppress them. Being authentic and vulnerable can help build connections with others. Constantly faking happiness is exhausting and can have negative effects on our mental and physical well-being. Taking off the mask and being honest about our feelings is essential for our overall well-being. Sound Bites "All it takes is a beautiful fake smile to hide an injured soul and they will never know how broken you really are." "You don't have to feel your best today. It's okay if you're not okay." "Just because I'm an adult doesn't mean I have it all together. It doesn't mean I always feel like being here." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome to the Black Girl Garden 00:41 The Mask We Wear: Hiding Behind Fake Smiles 05:06 Authenticity and Vulnerability: Building Connections 08:41 The Negative Effects of Hiding Our True Feelings 10:57 Letting Your Guard Down: Seeking Support and Healing 14:19 Conclusion and Call to Action

10. 

    15 Jul 2024

    Ep. 2 Finding Your New Normal

    Episode Title: Finding Your New Normal Welcome to the Black Girl Garden! Join us in a nurturing community where Black girls and women can heal, grow, learn, and love. I'm your host, Melody, and while I’m not a therapist, I hope that by sharing my experiences, I can help at least one of you out there. In Today's Episode: Introduction to Topic: - Host Melody discusses the challenging journey of finding a new normal after experiencing loss. She shares her own experiences and insights, offering listeners valuable perspectives on navigating grief. Weekly Quote: - “Grief is a nasty game of feeling the weakest you have ever felt and morphing it into the strongest person you will need to become.” –Windgate Lane Segment 1: 4 Steps of Finding Your New Normal - Melody recaps the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. She emphasizes the importance of feeling your emotions and processing them. Melody shares her personal journey with grief, discussing how denial and delayed processing impacted her healing. She highlights the importance of seeking therapy and taking care of oneself. - Melody shares practical steps to find your new normal: seeking therapy, focusing on self-care, and being present. She discusses the importance of accepting reality and not letting grief consume your life. Melody offers heartfelt advice and personal anecdotes to illustrate the transformative power of these steps. Conclusion: - As the episode concludes, Melody acknowledges the discomfort of discussing grief and commends listeners for their resilience. She encourages them to feel their feelings, take action, take care of themselves, and be present. Melody expresses her pride in their strength and perseverance. Stay Connected: - Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and feedback with Melody on Instagram @blackgirlgarden.pod. If you enjoy this podcast, please follow, like, and share. Outro: - You've been listening to the Black Girl Garden with Melody. Until our next episode, keep evolving, my butterflies! --- Tune in and join our community as we explore these important topics and support each other on our healing journeys.

11. 

    1 Jul 2024

    Ep. 1 Intro to Grief

    Welcome to the Black Girl Garden! In this community, Black girls and women can come together to heal, grow, learn, and love. I'm your host, Melody, and I am excited to share my experiences and insights with you. Remember, I am not a therapist, but I hope that my stories and thoughts can help at least one of you out there. In Today's Episode: - We dive into the topic of grief, exploring its definition, the stages of grief, and how to support someone who is grieving. Grief is a deeply personal experience, and it's important to acknowledge and respect your own journey. Weekly Quote: - “People rush to get rid of grief because they see it as hanging onto loss. But grief is really hanging onto love–which is why you always feel it.” –Riri Segment 1: Understanding Grief - Grief is defined as “Pain of mind arising from misfortune, significant personal loss, misconduct of oneself or others. Essentially, grief means sorrow or sadness.” - We discuss the various reasons people grieve and affirm that no loss is too big or too small. Your feelings are valid, and you have every right to grieve. Segment 2: The Stages of Grief - Research shows there are five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Each stage is crucial in the healing process, and there's no right order in which to experience them. Surrounding yourself with a supportive community and seeking professional help when necessary is essential. Personal Insight/Story: - I share my personal journey with grief after losing my mother to cancer in 2019. From denial to depression, and finally to acceptance, I discuss how my friends and support system played a vital role in my healing process. Remember, there's no time limit on healing, and it's important to do the work to move forward. Conclusion: - This episode provides a general overview of grief, but we'll dive deeper into this topic in future episodes. I hope you found today's discussion insightful and thought-provoking. Stay Connected: - Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and feedback with me on Spotify or Instagram (@blackgirlgarden.pod). If you enjoy this podcast, please follow, like, and share. Outro: - You've been listening to the Black Girl Garden with me, Melody. Until our next episode, keep evolving, my butterflies! --- Tune in and join our community as we explore these important topics and support each other on our healing journeys. --- https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlgarden.pod/?igsh=cW1mZzRpYWU4aWU%3D&utm_source=qr

12. 

    11 Jun 2024

    Black Girl Garden (Trailer)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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Quality

36

Social presence

90

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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