The Woman Behind the Armor
From Keep it Positive, Sweetie by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
May 31, 2026 · 56 min · Season 1 · Episode 33
About this episode
Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses her memoir and the personal journey of healing and authenticity.
In this episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Keisha Lance Bottoms opens up about the deeply personal journey behind her memoir The Rough Side of the Mountain. From childhood trauma and family secrets to faith, leadership, motherhood, body image, and reclaiming the parts of herself she once felt she had to hide, this conversation explores the humanity behind public strength. This episode is about healing, identity, authenticity, and what it means to finally show up as your whole self. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Keisha Lance Bottoms
Topics covered
- healing
- identity
- authenticity
- motherhood
- leadership
- childhood trauma
Keywords
- memoir
- childhood trauma
- family secrets
- faith
- body image
- public strength
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Rough Side of the Mountain
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