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This Isn't What I Imagined

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Taking care of yourself after a breakup

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Sex with the Ex | Insecure

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Why Am I Grieving Someone I Didn't Know?

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Nice for What?

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What Was Your U.S. Open Moment?

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Are You Being Honest with Your Therapist?

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“In a society rife with racism and microaggressi

“In a society rife with racism and microaggressions, says Bradford, it’s especially important to protect ‘safe space[s] to be ourselves,’ and within them, healing doesn’t have to look like ‘heartfelt, teary-eyed, deeper than deep conversations’—sometimes it can involve just being there to listen. Bradford’s celebration of friendship is moving, backed with psychological depth, and especially welcome in a culture that sometimes downplays nonromantic bonds. This is food for the soul.”

Thank you to @publisherswkly for their review on my upcoming book, @SisterhoodHeals! Sisterhood has sustained me time and time again and writing this was food for MY soul. I cannot wait for everyone to get their hands on my book and enjoy and experience it in community.

You can pre-order @sisterhoodheals at the link in my bio. 💛

#sisterhoodheals #sisterhood #friendship #sisterfriends #therapyforblackgirls

And of course @sisterhoodheals needed a new outfit

And of course @sisterhoodheals needed a new outfit for the UK party! The book will be available in the UK on June 29 and you can pre-order your copy now at sisterhoodheals.com.

Many thanks to @annaargenio, the @penguinukbooks team, and the @merkybooks team for all of your hard work on the project.

#SisterhoodHeals #MerkyBooks

The ESSENCE Wellness House™ is back in Atlanta n

The ESSENCE Wellness House™ is back in Atlanta next week and I’d love to see you there! Join me and other health experts, wellness gurus and special guests next Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 12 PM - 7 PM EST at The Carlyle. We’re talking about everything, including finances, relationships, self-care and so much more. Attendance is free with registration at www.essence.com/wellnesshouse2023.

An important reminder that there is power in our s

An important reminder that there is power in our stories as women, and even more power in us sharing them with one another! Here’s to us sharing in the service of one another. Happy #InternationalWomensDay #SisterhoodHeals

🎨: @karennichole

A Saturday sermon from @tishacampbellmartin’s r

A Saturday sermon from @tishacampbellmartin’s recent visit to #TheView. I love the idea of gifting therapy as a way to encourage someone to take care of themselves. Would this be a gift you’d consider giving? #SisterhoodHeals

So incredibly proud of our team, @fredialucas_ , @

So incredibly proud of our team, @fredialucas_ , @ellicellis, @essenceofcin, and @dennupe and grateful for the @therapyforblackgirls community! A huge thank you for all of the votes and to the @naacpimageawards for this honor!

Can we just take a moment for this moment during t

Can we just take a moment for this moment during the #Grammys last night? In @sisterhoodheals I talk about how our journeys as Black women are often intimately connected to each other’s. This beautiful exchange between @lizzobeeating and @beyonce is just one example. Lizzo felt inspired to become more of who she was because she saw Beyoncé perform. There is at least one sister who needs you to keep going on your path so that the way can be lit for her. Keep moving! #SisterhoodHeals

I’m such a fan of @theccnyc for their creativity

I’m such a fan of @theccnyc for their creativity and innovation and am honored to be a part of the 2023 #CCNYCCreativeClass - a celebration of Black culture-shifters across a variety of disciplines, from fashion, entertainment, wellness, and beyond, who inspire us to be our most unapologetic selves. A huge thank you to @theccnyc for continuously celebrating creatives and their contributions to the culture!

Little me would be so proud! 🥹

It still feels surreal to say that I wrote a book,

It still feels surreal to say that I wrote a book, but I did. I WROTE A WHOLE BOOK! And I’m ecstatic to share that it’s now available for pre-order!

When my agent @rgradinger asked me what I wanted to share with the world for my first book, I immediately knew I wanted to write about sisterhood. Sisterhood has been the force that has sustained me during difficult times and it is the force that has been a lifeline for so many of my clients and members of the @therapyforblackgirls community. Sisterhood is where our masks come off and it is our soft place to land. It is sacred.

@SisterhoodHeals is a celebration of what we are to each other as Black women and a guide to strengthening our relationships with one another. It is an opportunity to revel in our uniqueness and an invitation to push each other further. I am honored to have been given the opportunity to write this and even more honored to share it with you. I cannot wait for the conversations we will have throughout this year and beyond. Order a copy for yourself and don’t forget to grab one for your girls. This book will be best enjoyed in community. 💛

Thank you to the @randomhouse team, especially my incredible editor @chelceeloraine, for your support and guidance through this process, to the entire TBG team for your hard work that allowed me to step away for a bit to write, to @tmlgwriter for your wisdom, encouragement, and insistence that I would indeed get through this, to my agent Rebecca who recognized I had a book within me well before I did, and to the hubs, @dennupe, for holding down the fort while I poured into this project. I could not have done this without each of you. Thank you! #SisterhoodHeals #TherapyForBlackGirls #Bookstagram #WellReadBlackGirl #BlackAuthors #20BooksByBlackWomen #20BooksByBlackFolx

I cannot wait to share my first book, @sisterhoodh

I cannot wait to share my first book, @sisterhoodheals, with y’all this summer! There’s lots to be done before it’s in your hands and I’m thankful for such an incredible team to help me get started with the planning. We spent some time at @thesylvanhotel last weekend brainstorming what this year will look like and it was the perfect location for us to dream, connect, and play!

So incredibly proud that the @therapyforblackgirls

So incredibly proud that the @therapyforblackgirls podcast has been nominated for Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast in the 54th @naacpimageawards! Forever thankful for the most incredible production team, @dennupe, @fredialucas_, @ellicellis, and @essenceofcin for making magic every week! Tune in to the show live on @bet Feb. 25 at 8pm ET.

Have you been watching @reasonabledoubthulu? Join

Have you been watching @reasonabledoubthulu? Join @giapeppers and I tonight at 5:30pm PST on Twitter Spaces to chat about what we can learn from Jax Stewart.

What an incredible two days at the #AvedaTexturED

What an incredible two days at the #AvedaTexturED experience! Thankful to the @rairelabel team for envisioning such a beautiful event and to @neill and @aveda for their generous support.

It was truly a pleasure to chat with Marsha of @kindred_arts & @epiphany_miyume about Black women’s relationships to their hair and my jaw is still on the ground from the gems shared by @viphair_ashanti!Thank you all for sharing your time and expertise.

We had an incredible time yesterday for Day 1 of #

We had an incredible time yesterday for Day 1 of #AvedaTexturEd and we’re back for Day 2 of @Aveda’s immersive experience today!

In partnership with @rairelabel + @neill, join me as we continue to celebrate curls and coils with an intimate conversation with the one and only @viphair_ashanti , CEO of @vipluxuryhaircare. Reserve your seat at texturedevent.com.

Very excited to be heading home to Louisiana this

Very excited to be heading home to Louisiana this weekend to celebrate curls and coils in partnership with @rairelabel + @neill at @Aveda’s immersive experience, #avedatextured. On July 2nd and 3rd, I’ll be having real-life conversations with some special guests about our relationships with our hair, how much of our experience as Black women is connected to our hair, and so much more.

If you are in New Orleans, stop by and say hi! #avedatextured has so much more in store. We’re going to have a great time. Make sure you RSVP through the #linkinbio for your salon experience and get on the list for the exclusive studio experience. See y’all in NOLA! #avedatexturED

I am excited to announce that I am a featured spea

I am excited to announce that I am a featured speaker for this year's Essence Festival! You can find me on the ESSENCE Marketplace stage Friday, July 1 at 1:30pm. ESSENCE Festival™ of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola welcomes you to ESSENCE Marketplace™ - It's for us, by us! Shop with black-owned merchants big and small, all under one roof! From the essentials to the extravagant, the Marketplace has you covered. Learn more at ESSENCEFestival.com, Sponsored by #DreaminBlack New Voices Fund #ESSENCEFestxTarget.

Sometimes you just need a visit with your girl to

Sometimes you just need a visit with your girl to make things better. 💛 Love this beautiful display of sisterhood from @missymisdemeanorelliott and @janetjackson

It was a pleasure to join @19thnews this week for

It was a pleasure to join @19thnews this week for an incredible conversation about therapy and prioritizing our mental health.

💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾Will you celebrate with me

💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾Will you celebrate with me? This week we’re celebrating 5 years of the @therapyforblackgirls podcast and of course we needed a new outfit for the party. 🎉 Shoutout to our incredible graphic designer @karennichole for always making sure our visuals are beautiful!

And a huge thanks to all of you for your support and engagement on this journey. We couldn’t have done it without you. Make sure to catch up on the latest episodes of the podcast at therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast and be sure to share it with your sisters who aren’t already in the know.

#TBGInSession #TherapyForBlackGirls #PodsInColor

When you’re tasked with letting the world know w

When you’re tasked with letting the world know who your sister is.💛

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27 Mar

Honored by this review of Sisterhood Heals from @PublishersWkly. “Bradford’s celebration of friendship is moving, backed with psychological depth, and especially welcome in a culture that sometimes downplays nonromantic bonds. This is food for the soul.” https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780593497241

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22 Mar

This is a great conversation to check out for aspiring therapists or those in the process of becoming licensed. #TBGInSession #PodsInColor

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21 Mar

I had a lot of fun chatting with @hotmessmia for this @byshondaland piece about the fun of sharing secrets. https://www.shondaland.com/live/family/a43276088/how-to-make-secrets-fun-again/

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17 Mar

Whew @hellodrjoy!! 🥺🥺🥺

This week’s episode of @therapy4bgirls went there. What a fantastic conversation. Saving this episode to go back and take some notes.

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