S12E5: The Complex Relationship Between Black Women and White Women

Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

Cultivating H.E.R. Space

Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 29 October 2021

⏱️ 43 minutes

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How have your relationships been with white women? Tense? Apprehensive? Complicated? All of those terms are accurate. Or maybe you have not thought too deeply about your relationship with the white women in your lives. In today’s episode, Dr. Dom and Terri dive into the history and complexities of Black women’s interactions with white women. The ladies also provide tips on navigating those relationships. The ultimate goal: PROTECTING BLACK WOMEN!
P.S. This is one aftershow you definitely do not want to miss!
Quote of the Day:
"Their internalized misogyny and (often subconscious) racism teaches them to use the backs of Black women as stairs they need to use to climb closer to the top of the white-male-made hierarchy."
-Savannah Worley

Tips for navigating complex relationships:

Have a level of conscious awareness
Engage in boundary-setting
Identify your support system

Resources mentioned in the episode:
Savannah Worley
Rachel Cargle
Tamla Horsford

Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC

Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com

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0:00.0	Hey lady, it's Dr. Dom here. If you like this show and you want to make your own, let
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0:12.6	and edit your podcast right from your phone or computer. You can add songs from Spotify
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0:23.7	for you so it can be heard on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and more. Download the free anchor
0:30.3	app or go to anchor.fm to get started. On this week's episode of Cultivating Her Space,
0:38.9	we're not saying that all white women are bad. What we're saying is that inherent in this
0:45.3	white supremacist patriarchal society, there are a lot of negative consequences for black
0:54.6	women and more benefit for white women when we have these interracial friendships.
1:06.2	Today's episode is sure to provide you with motivation, inspiration, or a fresh perspective.
1:12.3	If you have any aha moments or appreciate anything from this episode, please leave us
1:18.0	a review to let us know we're on the right track. Also, we release episodes every Friday,
1:24.2	so be sure to subscribe on iTunes and visit CultivatingHerSpace.com to access our exclusive
1:31.0	after show and other bonus content from the Patreon tab.
1:36.8	Welcome to Cultivating Her Space, a podcast dedicated to uplifting women like you.
1:42.8	We're your hosts. Dr. Dominic Brusar, a college professor and psychologist.
1:48.1	And Terry Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker. In a world where black women are often
1:53.7	misrepresented and misunderstood, please join us as we initiate authentic conversations
2:00.7	on everything from five boys to fake friends. And create a safe space where black women
2:05.7	can just be.
2:08.2	Hey, lady. It's Dr. Dom here from the Cultivating Her Space Podcast. Are you currently a resident
2:17.5	of the state of California and contemplating starting your therapy journey? Well, if so,
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