Holiday Emotions Meditation: When You're Blending Families
Therapy for Black Girls
iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
4.8 • 5.8K Ratings
🗓️ 5 December 2023
⏱️ 4 minutes
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In collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clarke, Therapy for Black Girls is excited to present a 6 part meditation series – thoughtfully crafted to guide you through the moments that might make the holiday season difficult.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey y'all, it's Dr Joy. In collaboration with author and breath work expert Z Clark, |
| 0:06.4 | therapy for black girls is excited to present to you a six-part meditation series, |
| 0:11.5 | thoughtfully crafted to guide you easfully through the moments that might make the holiday season difficult. |
| 0:17.0 | Happy holidays y'all and take good care. |
| 0:21.0 | Blending Families. |
| 0:26.0 | Another situation you might experience during the holidays |
| 0:30.0 | is celebrating with your partner's family for the first time. |
| 0:35.0 | You might be worried about making a good impression. |
| 0:40.0 | You might be worried about fitting in to their family dynamics and their traditions. |
| 0:49.7 | You might be worried about doing or saying the wrong thing. Take a deep breath in and as you |
| 1:00.4 | exhale remember that you are amazing. |
| 1:07.0 | Remember that the love you share with your partner is a powerful one. |
| 1:25.0 | A powerful love that remains strong regardless of anything or anyone that causes any stress during this period. |
| 1:30.0 | Take a deep breath in. And as you exhale, remember that what you have in common with everyone you are about to see is a love for your partner. |
| 1:47.0 | And this love is what's bringing you together now. So commit to showing up with an open mind and an open heart. |
| 1:59.0 | Because your love is strong and your love knows no limits. |
| 2:04.0 | Take a deep breath in. |
| 2:08.0 | And as you exhale, remember that you also have love for you and your needs. |
| 2:19.0 | Commit to honoring what you need during this period. |
| 2:28.0 | Commit to recognizing how you are feeling and vocalizing what you need. |
| 2:38.0 | Maybe at certain points that might be space and alone time. |
| 2:45.4 | Maybe that means certain foods that you want to eat, |
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