THE PSYCHOLOGY OF US, Faith, The Church & Identity — Covered or Constrained?
About this episode
This episode explores the dual role of faith in shaping identity and the pressures faced by Black women within spiritual spaces.
For many Black women, faith and the church have been foundational. But what happens when the same space that offers covering…also creates pressure? In Episode 4 of The Psychology of Us, we explore the role of faith in shaping identity, self-esteem, and emotional expression. This conversation unpacks: faith as a source of structure, hope, and belonging performance versus authenticity in spiritual spaces the pressure of “being chosen,” called, or seen as strong ...
Topics covered
- faith
- identity
- self-esteem
- emotional expression
- Black women
Keywords
- psychology
- church
- pressure
- authenticity
- belonging
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Psychology of Us
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