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History of Self-Care: A Revolutionary Act with Les Alfred founder of Balance Black Girl
Manage episode 313694451 series 3282554
I think it's safe to say that the year 2020 was the year of self-care. Now, while the self-care of today that we see on the gram seems to simply consist of only facials and bubble baths, self-care has deep roots and a radical history that definitely wasn’t in our textbooks.
Joined by Les Alfred founder of Balanced Black Girl an online wellness community and podcast focused on health, wellness, and self-care from the perspectives of Black women, we uncover the radical and political act of self-care that started with revolutionary Black women.
In this episode we :
- Find out why the term self care was coined in 1950s
- Uncover the connection between self-care and the women of the civil rights movement and Black Panther Party
- Learn about Les and the wellness platform and podcast that she has created for Black women
- Talk about the ugly parts of self care
- Highlight some self care tips and tricks
- And sooo much more.
Available now, where ever you listen to podcast.
Where I get my info from:
- A History of Self-Care
- The Radical History of Self-Care
- How You Can Honor the Radical History of Self-Care
- A BRIEF HISTORY OF SELF-CARE
Follow and Support
- To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter,and LinkedIn
- To learn more about Les Alfred visit her website https://www.balancedblackgirl.com. Find out more about her podcast The Balanced Black Girl. Connect with Les on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
- Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and watch episodes on Youtube and feel free to donate.
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STAY IN TOUCH:
- Visit our website.
- Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate.
- Sign up for podcast newsletter
- To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and Twitter, or buy her a coffee.
EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound
64 episodes
Manage episode 313694451 series 3282554
I think it's safe to say that the year 2020 was the year of self-care. Now, while the self-care of today that we see on the gram seems to simply consist of only facials and bubble baths, self-care has deep roots and a radical history that definitely wasn’t in our textbooks.
Joined by Les Alfred founder of Balanced Black Girl an online wellness community and podcast focused on health, wellness, and self-care from the perspectives of Black women, we uncover the radical and political act of self-care that started with revolutionary Black women.
In this episode we :
- Find out why the term self care was coined in 1950s
- Uncover the connection between self-care and the women of the civil rights movement and Black Panther Party
- Learn about Les and the wellness platform and podcast that she has created for Black women
- Talk about the ugly parts of self care
- Highlight some self care tips and tricks
- And sooo much more.
Available now, where ever you listen to podcast.
Where I get my info from:
- A History of Self-Care
- The Radical History of Self-Care
- How You Can Honor the Radical History of Self-Care
- A BRIEF HISTORY OF SELF-CARE
Follow and Support
- To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter,and LinkedIn
- To learn more about Les Alfred visit her website https://www.balancedblackgirl.com. Find out more about her podcast The Balanced Black Girl. Connect with Les on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
- Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and watch episodes on Youtube and feel free to donate.
.
STAY IN TOUCH:
- Visit our website.
- Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate.
- Sign up for podcast newsletter
- To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and Twitter, or buy her a coffee.
EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound
64 episodes
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