About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of hair in the lives of Black women and the personal journey of the host regarding her hair choices.

Hair always seems to be a hot topic, doesn’t it? From what style is “acceptable” to wear at work, to the politics of what’s considered “going natural,” hair is, no pun intended, always on the brain. And as Black women especially, there is so much tied to our hair–it can dictate how we’re perceived in certain spaces, signal lifestyle choices, and can reflect much more than a simple aesthetic preference. Amidst all the hair discourse, it’s important that we reclaim the space we want (or don’t want) hair to take up in our lives. Today, I’m chatting with our Director of Podcast & Digital Content, Ellice Ellis all about my hair journey and the different shapes it’s taken throughout my life.  About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.   Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Joy Harden Bradford

Guest: Ellice Ellis

Topics covered

• hair
• identity
• Black women
• self-perception
• personal journey

Keywords

• hair
• identity
• Black women
• natural hair
• self-perception
• personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Therapy for Black Girls

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