S27E1: 7 Things to Stop Apologizing For

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

Cultivating H.E.R. Space

Education, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 4 July 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Hey lady! Can you feel the transformation in the air? It’s all around us and the energy is electric, which is why Dr. Dom and Terri stop by this week with thoughts on the ways you can strengthen your inner resources and stop apologizing for things you don’t have any business apologizing for thusly transforming yourself from someone who shrinks to someone who shines. We know many of you are like us, recovering people pleasers feeling your way through life as whole, embodied people. That’s why Terri and Dr. Dom want you to feel more comfortable taking up more space and not feel a way about it.

The dynamic duo offer seven scenarios where it’s ok to stand on business and not apologize in this week’s episode and talk through their strategies for building the muscle to be resolute in your position. But, the gems don’t stop there. Join us in Patreon (link below) and get the details on the alternatives you can say instead of saying sorry. Lady, you’re building a toolkit that’ll help you rise from someone who goes along to get along to being in the driver’s seat of her life with style, grace and class. Drop us a comment in the Aftershow and let us know any additional tips you would add to the list!

Quote of the Day:
“We must remember that an apology isn’t an apology unless it’s meaningful.”
– Unknown

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Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
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Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC

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0:00.0	on this week's episode of cultivating her space.
0:04.2	And a lot of times being yourself will challenge people who benefit from conformity,
0:10.0	and that's okay. It will make people uncomfortable, and that's okay. I think it's about us being
0:15.5	comfortable in their discomfort, as long as we're being true to ourselves. I think that's
0:20.2	really important as well.
0:23.0	Hey lady, have you ever felt like the world just doesn't get you? Well, we do.
0:31.5	Welcome to cultivating her space, the podcast dedicated to uplifting and empowering women
0:36.6	like you.
0:42.4	We're your hosts, Dr. Dominique Broussard, an educator and psychologist,
0:46.0	and Terry Lomax, a techie and transformational speaker.
0:53.4	Join us every week for authentic conversations about everything from fibroids to fake friends as we create space for black women to just be.
0:59.6	Before we dive in, make sure you hit that follow button and leave us a quick five-star review.
1:04.4	Lady, we are black founded and black owned, and your support will help us reach even more
1:09.4	women like you.
1:10.7	Now, let's get into this week's episode of Cultivating HerSpace.
1:17.1	It's Dr. Dom here from the Cultivating HerSpace podcast.
1:21.2	Are you currently a resident of the state of California in contemplating starting your therapy
1:27.2	journey?
1:28.4	Well, if so, please reach out to me at DrS-A-R-D.com to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
1:52.3	Our quote of the day, we must remember that an apology isn't an apology unless it's meaningful.
2:02.5	So I'm going to say that one more time again to make sure, lady, that you truly heard that
2:08.1	and that you are letting it sink deep into you.
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