Dr. Topaz has a huge heart for women. She celebrates our victories and empathizes with our struggles. Dr. Topaz views a strong mind as the capacity to think clearly, feel fully and choose intentionally- without abandoning yourself. This belief supports a soft life which values peace, pleasure and presence without abandoning responsibility or self-respect.

Are you a people-pleaser? If yes, this episode may be right up your alley. On this #TherapyThursday, Dr. Topaz chats with her Class of 2010 Spelman College sister (we love the HBCUs!), Erin Stanley, LCSW. Erin is the owner of Honey Bee Therapy, a virtual private practice which offers online therapy for high-achieving women. You know Erin is going to keep it real with us when she includes her enjoyment of deep rest in her introduction. (How many times have you heard that?!?) To level-set this conversation, Erin defines high-achieving, over-functioning women as those who are doing it all, and not slowing down to check on themselves. If this sounds familiar, you may need to listen to this episode more than once….and that’s ok. Stop shrinking, start shining. The world needs your light!

Let’s establish an interconnected community that is committed to creating strong minds and soft lives. Listening to this podcast is an investment in yourself. And when you are better, we are all better.

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