S14E10: Learning How to Love Ourselves with Elizabeth Acevedo

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

Cultivating H.E.R. Space

Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 3 June 2022

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Who among us hasn’t heard the common refrain, you just have to love yourself? And, sure, while we may agree in theory, how easy is that to do in a world that tells you to do the exact opposite? According to Elizabeth Acevedo, The New York Times best-selling author of Poet X, Black women suffer the most from chasing the potential of who we are instead of acknowledging that we are enough right now…but it doesn’t have to be that way. Elizabeth joins Terri and Dr. Dom for an inspiring and relatable conversation about how her journey as a renowned poet, author, and now screenwriter led her to the belief that you always have to be in a position to quench your own thirst. She shares gems on how nurturing her connections with her intuition and her ancestors led her to a fulfilling life in full bloom. If you need a little guidance on how to water your own garden, you’ll want to tune in!

Quote of the Day:
"You cannot fix what was never broken."
-Elizabeth Acevedo

Where to find Guest:
Website: Elizabeth Acevedo
Instagram: @acevedowrites

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Resources:
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Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC

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0:00.0	On this week's episode of Cultivating Her Space, that work of ignoring what other people
0:07.3	want it for me and really knowing, like, no, I don't feel good when I do XYZ, I feel
0:11.5	good when I'm here or when I'm doing that, but no, I don't like that over there.
0:15.4	And so, that checking with myself, I think, has been the greatest gift of love I could
0:19.6	give myself, acknowledging I can't be everything for everybody and that is perfectly okay.
0:25.1	But I gotta be as much as I can for myself.
0:28.0	Today's episode is sure to provide you with motivation, inspiration or a fresh perspective.
0:35.1	If you have any aha moments or appreciate anything from this episode, please leave us a
0:41.0	review to let us know we're on the right track. Also, we've released episodes every Friday,
0:47.0	so be sure to subscribe on iTunes and visit CultivatingHerSpace.com to access our exclusive
0:54.0	after show and other bonus content from the Patreon tab.
0:59.6	Welcome to Cultivating Her Space, a podcast dedicated to uplifting women like you.
1:05.6	We're your hosts. Dr. Dominic Brusar, a college professor and psychologist.
1:10.8	And Terry Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker. In a world where black women are often
1:16.7	misrepresented and misunderstood, please join us as we initiate authentic conversations
1:23.6	on everything from fibroids to fake friends and create a safe space where black women can just
1:30.2	be.
1:34.3	Hey, Lading, it's Dr. Dom here from the Cultivating Her Space podcast.
1:39.0	Are you currently a resident of the state of California and contemplating starting your therapy
1:44.8	journey? Well, if so, please reach out to me at Dr. Dominic Brusar.com that's dr-d-o-m-i-n-i-q-u-e-b-r-o-u-s-s-a-r-d.com
2:03.4	to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
2:09.2	All right, Lading. Today, we have a very special guest in Cultivating Her Space.
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