

Black Girl Burnout
Kelley Bonner
Black Girl Burnout is a podcast about burnout, ambition, care, and what it actually takes to build a life that feels good to live—not just impressive from the outside. Hosted by Kelley Bonner, the show explores how burnout takes hold, why ambition doesn’t need to be abandoned but redesigned, and how joy, rest, and gentleness can coexist with meaningful work and forward movement.Through reflection, practical insight, and carefully chosen conversations, Black Girl Burnout offers both grounding and direction, helping listeners feel seen and take action toward lives that are sustainable, intentional, and their own.
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Jan 7, 2022 • 16min
Visualize Your Success
Today I want to talk to you about visualizing your success. Visualization is a very powerful tool, especially when it is paired with writing down what you desire to achieve on paper. If you are experiencing life hurdles, self-doubt or imposter syndrome this episode is for you. Those are just a few of the types of blocks that could be getting in the way of your success. My question to you is, are you intentionally picturing yourself achieving your goals? Let’s talk about it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 5, 2022 • 22min
Opt-Out Of Pain
Today's episode is all about opting out of physical pain by building a meaningful self-care practice for your body. Black women are more commonly diagnosed with diabetes and heart disease. We also have a disproportionately high rate of incidence of fibroids and issues with our menstrual cycles. I want you to really dig in and think about how you're taking care of yourself. My question for you today is, how are you physically feeling in your body? Let’s talk about it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 3, 2022 • 19min
Opt-Out Of Struggle: Unlock & Exit
Today I want to revisit the concept of the Struggle with you. This time we will cover unlocking yourself from even the concept of struggle so that you can fully exit. If you are exhausted, feel like you're constantly trying to keep your head above water, and you're constantly in this battle, this episode is for you. Join me, we can Opt-Out of the struggle together. Let’s talk about it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 31, 2021 • 17min
Caregiver Burnout
Today I want to talk to you about caregiver burnout. Being a caregiver often leads to periods of overwhelming stress and depression. If you are a black woman who is caregiving, I want to talk to you about what that looks like when you're experiencing caregiver burnout and give you some tips on how to overcome this state of being. Whichever way it may be manifesting for you, just know that relief is in sight. Let’s talk about it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 29, 2021 • 19min
Level Up
Today I want to talk to you about three signs to look for when determining if you are living life at the most optimal level. Many of us hold back from living up to our full potential. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. I want to walk you through an exercise that will help you to start living a full life, even if you haven't achieved that level before. Plus, I will show you how to maintain the ability to experience life at the next level. If you are currently blocking yourself from living up to your full potential, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 27, 2021 • 17min
Unplug Haters, Period
Today I want to talk to you about five strategies that will help you to eliminate the impact that haters have on your life. Being intentionally undermined, diminished, or disappointed by people that you've trusted, results in a special kind of pain. The fact is, if you are successful and dedicated to personal and professional achievement, racism and sexism increase the likelihood that you will encounter haters at some point in your life. Isn't it time to remove haters from your life and heal the pain left behind? My question to you is, are you sick of haters taking up so much of your time and energy? Let’s talk about it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 24, 2021 • 19min
Maintain An Attitude of Gratitude
Today I want to talk to you about five gratitude practices that will help you to maintain an attitude of gratitude. I believe that gratitude heals burnout, and it helps prevent it. It's a really powerful tool for relieving stress and de-escalating anger. Even in the worst of times, there's always something to be grateful for. Gratitude is a very component of resilience. If you are looking for a way to set and maintain an intention to stay grateful, this episode is for you. My question to you is, what are you grateful for? Let’s talk about it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 22, 2021 • 18min
Eliminate Invisible Distractions
Today I want to talk to you about identifying distractions that are associated with racism. In reality, racism is a distraction. It keeps you in a disruptive cycle of proving and explaining yourself, repeatedly. However, as Toni Morrison says, “there will always be one more thing”. I am going to cover 3 strategies that will help you to end the toxic cycle of racial distractions in your life. If you feel as though your visions and goals are out of reach due to the false thoughts implemented by racism, this episode is for you. Once you realize that you absolutely can end the cycle of uncertainty, dismissal, and being ignored, your life will change in a positive way. So, my question for you today is, how is racism distracting you? Let’s talk about it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 20, 2021 • 18min
Release The Past
Today I want to talk to you about 5 key techniques that will help you to finally let go of things that no longer serve you. As black women, we face a lot of disappointment. And we are constantly attacked, vilified, and sexualized. If you are feeling weighed down by something, disappointment, resentment, or missed opportunity, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 17, 2021 • 19min
Transcend Escapism
Today I want to talk to you about three critical skills that will help you to work through the pain and avoid escapism. When the pain becomes too much to bear, we tend to run away from it. I have, and in some way, we all have. But in the end, we still wind up having to deal with ourselves. If you struggle with the pain of self-doubt or find yourself constantly dealing with chronic escapism, this episode is for you. It is finally ok for you to stop building cranes in the sky. Let’s talk about it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


