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271. "You don't have to be the Strong Black Woman" ft Dr Amani

TW: Sexual abuse.

Hey lovelies, welcome to this week's episode where we are joined by the amazing Dr Amani who is a Clinical Psychologist. We talk about her thesis which explores shame, mental health, compassion in regards to Black women who have experienced sexual violence.

We know this is a heavy topic. We have put a trigger warnings in the episode.

For timestamps see below:

13:41 - 14:29 family abuse

24-47 - 35:01 groping

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Artwork by @thecamruwho is a Clinical Psychologist. We talk about her thesis which explores shame, mental health, compassion in regards to Black women who have experienced sexual violence.

We know this is a heavy topic, so we have put a trigger warnings in the episode.