S27E12: The Power of Vulnerability: What Happens When We Finally Let Ourselves Be Seen PART 1

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

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Education, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 19 September 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Hey lady! How are you doing? We mean really doing? We know it can be hard to admit that you may be feeling an overwhelming mix of emotions as we deal with the current chaos in the world. That’s why, this week, Terri and Dr. Dom discuss the healing power of vulnerability and how when used with discernment can help you cultivate intimate and meaningful relationships that can help you ride through turbulent times with grace and joy.

We know many of you are spending your September being locked in so that the seeds you plant in you fourth quarter will yield a fruitful 2026, but we want you to take a pause and check in with your internal state. Are you watering yourself in ways that feel nourishing? It is evident that we’re going to need each other as the uncertainty increases. Are you developing community so that in the event you need help you have a level of established trust to lean in or give help when needed? Lady, this episode lays the background of how to access vulnerability skillfully. In part two, Dr. Dom and Terri offer the actionable insights to make vulnerability an authentic practice for you. Doing so not only benefits your relationships but everyone you come in contact with because you can walk assuredly that you operate from integrity.

We’re here for you, lady! Take a look at the resources listed below for additional support. And, if you want to heal in community be sure to join Dr. Dom September 21 for a live virtual session. She’s hosting a circle for Black women to pour into each other and uplift each other in community. Come get free with like hearted women who intend to shine their light brightly no matter the circumstance. Register here and we’ll see you there!

Quote of the Day:
"Being a strong Black woman doesn’t mean that you can’t be vulnerable. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay if you’re having a bad day. It’s okay if some days you feel like giving up. It’s okay if you need to ask for help."
– Stephanie Lahart

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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	On this week's episode of cultivating her space, crying is one of the most just authentic releases that you can have. And when you are really crying, there's not much curation that you can do there. It just comes out, comes out. And Lord have mercy, let it be it. Don't let it be an ugly cry. And you're just like, this is it. I mean, it feels good after. And sometimes in the moment it feels good, but it's just, you don't have control over that. It's like your body is letting go of what needs to be released.
0:32.5	Hey, lady, have you ever felt like the world just doesn't get you? Well, we do. Welcome to cultivating
0:42.1	her space, the podcast dedicated to uplifting and empowering women like you. We're your host.
0:49.1	Dr. Dominique Broussard, an educator and psychologist, and Terry Lomax, a techie and transformational speaker.
0:56.2	Join us every week for authentic conversations about everything from fibroids to fake friends as we create space for black women to just be.
1:09.0	Before we dive in, make sure you hit that follow button and leave us a quick five-star
1:13.0	review.
1:13.8	Lady, we are black founded and black-owned, and your support will help us reach even more
1:18.8	women like you.
1:20.2	Now, let's get into this week's episode of Cultivating HerSpace.
1:26.5	If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, this is for you.
1:32.9	Hey lady, is T here, and I just want to invite you to my free Goal Map Like a Pro
1:37.3	coaching workshop where I'll share the five proven steps to get unstuck and achieve your goals.
1:43.5	Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by all your
1:45.5	ideas, juggling scattered ideas, or maybe you just need confidence to start. This workshop will
1:51.6	give you the clarity, tools, and the motivation to take back control. Reserve your spot for free
1:57.6	by visiting herspacepodcast.com and clicking on the goal map like a pro
2:03.0	webinar link. Lady, don't miss this chance to build a roadmap that fits your life and set you up for
2:07.9	success. I hope to see you there. Our quote of the day, being a strong black woman doesn't mean that you can't be vulnerable.
2:19.7	It's okay to cry.
2:21.5	It's okay if you're having a bad day.
2:24.3	It's okay if some days you feel like giving up.
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