While you can’t control how other people behave, you can control how you respond to them.
If you’ve allowed someone to treat you poorly and you didn’t address their behavior, it’s important to consider why.
It may have to do with the other person–like you fear what would happen if you spoke up. Or, it may have more to do with you–like you fear what would hap ... Show More
Nov 2023
276 - Ask Minaa Anything: Creating and Navigating Healthy Friendships
You sent Minaa your most pressing questions, and in today's episode she provides her insight and advice to those questions. You asked about how to handle a friendship you may have outgrown, how to develop healthy two-sided friendships, and when to forgive a friend that betrayed y ... Show More
32m 25s
Nov 2023
275 – How to Build Your Sisterhood With These Small Steps from Dr. Joy
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist. She’s also a speaker and the Founder & CEO of Therapy for Black Girls, and host of its wildly popular mental health podcast, which received a Webby award in 2023. In this episode, Dr. Joy sits down with Minaa to discuss her new ... Show More
43m 36s
Jul 2023
23 — Friday Fix: How to Empower Yourself and Stop Letting Others Mistreat You
If you've ever felt frustrated by people who treat you poorly, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to empower yourself.But first, it's important to recognize why you allow yourself to be mistreated. You might be surprised by what the research says about th ... Show More
24m 16s
Jul 2023
Ep. 75 - How We Handle Mean People
As much as we all try to be kind and compassion, sometimes, people are mean to us. It’s a fact of life that once we learn to accept it, we can cultivate tools to manage it. This week, Barb and Michelle talk about how they handle “mean people”, and simple reminders for when you fe ... Show More
51m 59s
Jun 2024
How To Deal With Difficult People
Today, we're tackling a big one: how to deal with difficult people in your life and relationships.In this episode, we'll cover:1. Understanding Difficult People: Learn why people act the way they do, often because of unhealed trauma and learned behaviors, and how developing empat ... Show More
18m 50s