Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

Hey lady! This week Terri and Dr. Dom drop in for a quick musing on why making time to enjoy your summer is of high importance for Black women. This year is zooming by and back-to-school ads are already popping up threatening Summer’s freedom with its Fall rhythm and routines. Before we get there make sure you have a Summer to remember! Whether it’s stopping by your local pool to lay out and cool off, taking a hike to get your heart rate up and see the sights, or planning a tropical vacation, making you time and taking a break from life’s demands is worth your attention.
Lady, you are worthy of rest, pleasure and delight. Make it a point to find all three and more this summer. And, tag us in the photos on Instagram! We want to see how our community is making the most of Summer 2026!

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Goal Mapping Starter Guide
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Get That Pitch Workshop: Turn your story and expertise into speaking gigs, media features, and collaborations, without a publicist. Visit GetThatPitch.com and Use code HERSPACE for a special listener discount.
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
Therapy Fund Foundation

Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com
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Hey lady! Summer is officially here and if you’re anything like us we are welcoming the longer days, gearing up for some fun in the sun, and hopefully taking a bit of a break from the grind. Speaking of taking a break, after eight beautiful years of giving you fresh content each Friday, Dr. Dom and Terri are taking a much-needed, well-deserved break. Yes, ladies for the next few months Terri and Dr. Dom are pulling back to rest, recalibrate and come back in the Fall with inspired content and fresh perspectives to keep you glowing and growing.
Now, you already know that we love you for real and would never leave you hanging so keep tuning in each week because we’re going to drop mini episodes to make sure you’re still on track to be the best you.
This week, Dr. Dom and Terri offer encouragement as we head into the midpoint of the year. Are you feeling like you’re not making progress on your goals? Don’t fret, you still have time to adjust your plan or pivot altogether if that feels right. Tap in this week to get the fuel to get assess your current path so you can move through the rest of the year with clarity and confidence!

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Goal Mapping Starter Guide
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Get That Pitch Workshop: Turn your story and expertise into speaking gigs, media features, and collaborations, without a publicist. Visit GetThatPitch.com and Use code HERSPACE for a special listener discount.
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
Therapy Fund Foundation

Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you think of a time when you’ve had to say no or struggled to say no? Who have you had to say no to? How do you feel when you have to say? These situations are boundary testers and using “No” is a way for us to outline our rules of interaction. In this throwback episode, Terri and Dom offer us ways to say "No" within real-life situations, including instances in which they were successful, someone was clear with them on a boundary, and times when they struggled with saying "No." If you want to stand up for yourself in those uncomfortable moments, practice in the mirror, in the shower, in the car and remember... “No." It’s a complete sentence. I said what I said and it does not require justification or explanation.

Quote of the Day: "Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others." – Brené Brown
Resources:
20 Ways to Say NO-
How to Say No And Why You Should Say It More
49 Ways To Say No To Anyone (When You Don’t Want To Be A Jerk)
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: herspacepodcast.com
Email: herspacepodcast@gmail.com
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Hey lady! Have you and your girlfriends caught yourselves asking what is wrong with these…men these days? Well, you’re not alone. This week, friend of the show, Dr. James Wadley joins Dr. Dom and Terri to discuss the ‘why’ behind the current dating environment and what you can do to have fun while you wade through the sea of frogs until you meet your prince.
Dr. Wadley offers insight to the male perspective in the current dating landscape and some understanding of why there appears to be frictions between the sexes. Lady, you do not want to miss Dr. Wadley’s down-to-earth real talk about what he’s seeing in his male clients. He affirms what many of us are experiencing trying to find true love and companionship, calls out the brothas for accountability and leaves the door open for women to take accountability for themselves as wel
Girl, tap in and hear some uncomfortable truths and unpopular opinions. Getting real before you get down in the bedroom is the gameplan for the future, lady. Tap in for a sure-fire way to up your dating game!

Quote of the Day:
"Intimate relationships can provide a sanctuary from the world of facades, a sacred space where we can be ourselves, as we are."
– bell hooks

Goal Mapping Starter Guide
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Where to find Dr. James Wadley:
Website: Dr. James Wadley
LinkedIn: Dr. James Wadley

Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Get That Pitch Workshop: Turn your story and expertise into speaking gigs, media features, and collaborations, without a publicist. Visit GetThatPitch.com and Use code HERSPACE for a special listener discount.
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
Therapy Fund Foundation

Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, amor! Isn’t it sweet? Lady, if you are a romantic – or want to be – this throwback episode is for you. Codie Elaine Oliver, CEO, and co-founder of Black Love, Inc., a fast-growing media company comprised of the Black Love+ app, joins Dr. Dom and Terri for a real conversation about what Black love means in today’s modern times. Codie shares how her love has fueled and informed her work while she still sought to maintain her identity. The three have a fun, lighthearted conversation about the joys and the pains of Black love, and why telling those stories is necessary for the vitality of Black people. Whether you are in love, looking to be in love, or just a lover of good storytelling you don’t want to miss this week’s episode!

Quote of the Day:
"Black love isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it."
-Codie Elaine Oliver

Where to find Codie Elaine Oliver:

Website: Black Love Summit
Podcast: The Mama’s Den
Podcast: My New BFF
IG: @codieco
App: Black Love App

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Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC

Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.