Sis, this one goes deep. Coming off Mother’s Day, LeAnne Dolce—your Chief Self‑Love Officer—and co‑host Sharonda Sealey crack open the conversation so many of us tip‑toe around: what happens when Mama’s arms never felt soft, safe, or even present? Together they hold tender space for every daughter who’s ever felt the sting of unmet needs, emotional neglect, or that ache of being un‑mothered.

• Why Mother’s Day Hurts: LeAnne names the guilt, grief, and silent landmines that surface when the world is brunching and you’re nursing invisible bruises.

• Generational Pattern‑Breaking: Sharonda shares how she adopted a surrogate grandmother—and later became a bonus mom herself—proving healing can flow through chosen family.

• Live Caller Spotlight: Listener Lee Stewart pops in to celebrate the foster mom who “forced education and self‑value” into her life, showing real‑time the power of loving intervention.

• Signs You’re Healing: From releasing the need for toxic validation to enforcing guilt‑free boundaries, discover the quiet milestones that shout, “I’m growing!”

• The Self‑Mothering Blueprint: Journaling prompts, mirror affirmations, body‑care rituals, and daily “soft girl” moments to help you re‑parent the little girl within.

• Affirmation of the Week: “I am no longer waiting to be mothered—I give myself the love, grace, and care I’ve always deserved.”

1. Write it raw: “What did love feel like for me as a child?”

2. Prompt: What’s one thing your inner child still needs to hear—and how will you say it this week?

3. Mirror Mantra: While brushing your teeth, whisper “I love you” with every stroke—because Sis, you’re worth the extra floss of self‑compassion.

Tag @WakeUpHappySis with your favorite self‑mothering ritual or a pic of your cozy journal corner. Let’s rewrite these stories—together.

Whether you’re holding tears, holding space, or holding a freshly‑poured mug (we don’t judge what’s in it), hit play and let this episode remind you:

Healing is your birthright, and wholeness is the revolution.

Subscribe, share, and keep thriving unapologetically—Wake Up Happy, Sis!

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In this soul-shifting episode of Wake Up Happy, Sis!, LeAnne Dolce and Sheronda Sealey cracked open the conversation that so many Black women have been silently living through—high-functioning depression masked by hustle culture and overachievement. Sparked by a viral Instagram video, this episode got all the way real about how unprocessed childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and the need for validation often drive us to collect degrees, titles, and accolades—while quietly breaking down on the inside.

LeAnne and Sheronda didn't just talk about the pain. They showed us how to name it, own it, and begin healing from it. From the origins of emotional avoidance to creating new rituals of rest and radical self-love, this episode served as both mirror and medicine. With powerful personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and a whole lot of humor and heart, this was a healing session in real time.

Sis, you don’t have to hustle to be whole. This episode is your permission slip to just be well.

SEO Keywords: high-functioning depression, trauma response in Black women, emotional healing, overachievement burnout, Black women mental health

Your body isn't betraying you—it’s been whispering all along, Sis. Are you finally ready to listen?

In this powerful episode of Wake Up Happy, Sis!, LeAnne Dolce and Sheronda Sealey break down the deep-rooted disconnect so many Black women experience with their bodies. From generational trauma and societal microaggressions to the lies of diet culture and toxic "strong Black woman" conditioning, they unpack why we’ve been trained to ignore the very vessel that carries us.

This isn’t just about wellness—it’s about revolutionizing the way you treat yourself. LeAnne and Sheronda guide you through recognizing your body's early warning signs, honoring its needs without guilt, and redefining nourishment, movement, and rest as radical acts of self-love. With raw storytelling, belly laughs, and real strategies, they remind you that your body has always been your greatest advocate—you just have to listen.

If you’re tired of surviving and ready to thrive, this conversation will be your wake-up call.

SEO Keywords: Black women wellness, body wisdom, reconnect with your body, intuitive self-care, Black women healing