HEAL
April 7, 2026
RESTORE
April 14, 2026
Every Saturday, we gather here - not as experts or guides, but as fellow journeyers finding our way through. The Saturday 7 is our weekly ritual: one word, seven steps, and a reminder that healing happens one moment at a time. Pull up a chair. You belong here.
Let's dive in!
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
- Brené Brown
“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
- Oprah Winfrey
“Healing is not linear.”
- Rupi Kaur
I allow myself to feel what I feel
without judgment.
Every breath, every pause, every truth
I speak is part of my healing.
When you're ready, pour something warm and take your time with this week's Tuesday Talk. The full story is waiting for you - go at your own pace.
Read: Tuesday Talk
Now it's your turn. Your journal is waiting and there are no right answers here - just you, the page, and whatever needs to come out. Write freely and honestly, without editing yourself.
- What truth about my situation am I finally ready to admit?
- Where do I still feel hurt, and what does that hurt want me to understand?
- What am I learning about myself in this season?
- What part of me needs compassion, not criticism?
- What am I healing toward - who am I becoming?
“Bag Lady” by Erykah Badu
A reminder to put down what’s too heavy to carry. Perfect for releasing old emotional weight.
“Free Mind” by Tems
Soft and reflective, like letting your thoughts air out after holding too much.
“I Am Light” by India Arie
A return to your core self. This song feels like shedding old labels and stepping back into your own clarity and softness.
“Losing” by H.E.R.
Reflective and honest — the moment you see what you’ve outgrown and feel your strength returning because of it.
Enjoy all of the great music on H.E.R. Jukebox
Look at how far you've come this week. Even the smallest win counts - especially the smallest win. What showed up for you? Celebrate it!
My personal win... LAUNCHING THIS SITE! And boy has it been a week! Tweaking... editing... all the efforts to make the vision perfect. The big win was finally realizing that progress over perfection is the lane I need to operating from. Once I let go of some of my ways (LOL) ~ it happened!!!! #winning
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"What Happened to You?" - Oprah Winfrey & Dr. Bruce Perry A reframe that changes everything - shifting from "what's wrong with me?" to "what happened to me?" Deeply compassionate and grounded in both personal experience and science.
"The Gifts of Imperfection" - Brené Brown Encourages readers to embrace their vulnerabilities and imperfections, offering guidance on cultivating self-compassion and wholehearted living. A classic starting point for any healing journey.
"How to Do the Work" - Dr. Nicole LePera Practical, accessible, and empowering. For the woman who is ready to stop surviving and start intentionally healing.
LISTENUnlocking Us - Brené Brown
Brené with Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce D. Perry on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
This episode defines trauma, explores why big and small traumas activate our stress-response systems, and discusses how we can find the path to healing. Spotify A must-listen for anyone beginning their healing journey. Available on Spotify.
We Can Do Hard Things - Glennon Doyle
Self Care: How Do We Identify Our Real Needs and Finally Get Them Met? (Episode 8)
This episode explores how to create lives we don't need to escape from, why our resentment is a secret self-care signal, and why refusing to be selfless is actually the best way to care for others. Spotify Raw, honest, and completely on theme.
Therapy for Black Girls - Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Episode with Devi Brown
Devi Brown's take on giving ourselves "permission to shatter" and approaching healing as devotion — not just self-care — is a powerful reframing that speaks to the heart of true transformation. Apple Podcasts Search "Devi Brown" on the Therapy for Black Girls feed to find it.
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