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Mental Health Monday: Can We Really Trust AI With Our Mental Health?
Sooo, let’s talk. We live in a world where your therapist might be… a chatbot. Yep, in 2025, more and more people are turning to artificial intelligence to vent, journal, or even ask for “therapy-like” advice. It’s cheap, it’s 24/7, and it never judges or so people think.
But here’s the tea: experts are warning us that AI isn’t built to handle the heavy stuff. And if you’ve seen the latest headlines, you know this isn’t just a tech story it’s a mental health crisis waiting
Shalena
5 days ago5 min read


A Rollercoaster of Emotions-The Latest Episode of Tyler Perry’s Sistas
Listen… if you watched Sistas this week (Aug. 27, 2025), you already know we went through it. I swear Tyler Perry must sit in the writers’ room like, “how can I ruin their peace tonight?” 😩 Because babyyy, this episode had me yelling at the TV, laughing, and lowkey side-eyeing half these characters.
Shalena
Aug 282 min read


From Saturday Morning to Streaming Marathons: Every Show That Raised Me (And Still Does)
If you catch me on a random Tuesday night with snacks in hand and a blanket over my head like a cape… mind your business—I’m probably deep in an old-school rerun or seven. My TV love language is simple: comfort, chaos, crime, and a little supernatural sauce. I grew up on appointment television—no DVR, no “skip intro,” just you, the couch, and a prayer you made it home before the theme song. Now, streaming lets me time-travel: one minute it’s Living Single, the next it’s Star
Shalena
Aug 284 min read


Mental Health Monday-Give Yourself Grace❤
Let’s be honest… some Mondays hit harder than others. And if you're anything like me, you probably woke up today feeling like the world expects you to be “on,” productive, grateful, energized, and positive—all before your first sip of coffee.
Mental Health Monday-When You’re Tired, Forgetful, and Just Trying to Keep It Together
Shalena
Aug 43 min read


Top Black Mental Health Podcasts You Need in Your Rotation
Let’s have a real moment, sis.
Mental health has finally entered the mainstream, but for too long, our voices were left out of the conversation. The therapy rooms weren’t always built for us. The resources weren’t written in our language. And the so-called “self-help” movement rarely saw us — Black, bold, brilliant — as the audience it needed to serve. But that’s changing. We’re taking up space. We’re rewriting the narrative. We’re healing out loud.
Shalena
Jul 274 min read


Fake Friends, Real Shade? Why Some People Would Rather Pay a Stranger Than Support You
Let’s get straight to it, sis.
Why is it that the people who claim to “love you” the most are the same ones watching you build something from the ground up... in complete silence?
They see your grind. They see your posts. They see your growth. But somehow, they “forgot” to like it, share it, or even publicly support it.
And yet — when a stranger launches the same thing? They repost. They buy. They cheer like it's Beyoncé dropping a new line.
Let’s talk about it.
Shalena
Jul 273 min read


The Truth About Fibromyalgia – Part 3: Trauma, Triggers, and a 7-Day Reset to Help You Regain Control
We’ve talked about the symptoms. We’ve talked about the pain, the gaslighting, and the cost. Now, it’s time to talk about something they almost never bring up in doctor’s offices or pamphlets:
The connection between trauma and fibromyalgia.
Because for a lot of us, fibromyalgia didn’t just show up out of nowhere. It came after something. After a major loss. After years of unprocessed stress. After abuse. After pushing past your limit for so long, your body finally said, E
Shalena
Jul 254 min read


The Truth About Fibromyalgia – Part 2: The Cost, the Gaslighting, and the Healing Path Forward
In Part 1, we covered the basics: what fibromyalgia is, how many people it affects, new treatments in 2025, and natural remedies that actually help. But if you’ve been living with this condition—or watching someone you love suffer through it , you know there’s a lot more to the story.
Because fibromyalgia isn’t just a diagnosis. It’s a life disruption.
It messes with your money, your mental health, your sense of self, and sometimes your belief in the entire healthcare sys
Shalena
Jul 255 min read


The Truth About Fibromyalgia: What They Don’t Tell You—but We’re Talking About It Now
Let’s be real—fibromyalgia is one of those silent battles a lot of people fight, but barely anybody talks about. The pain, the fatigue, the brain fog, the judgment from others who say, “But you don’t look sick.” Sis, let’s talk about it—loudly, clearly, and with facts.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed, you’re still trying to figure out what’s going on with your body, or you're watching someone you love go through it—this post is for you. We're unpacking what fibromyalgia really
Shalena
Jul 255 min read


The Mindful Reset: Why Everyone’s Talking About Meditation (and Why You Should Be, Too)
Let’s be real—life moves fast. Between endless scrolling, non-stop notifications, and the mental gymnastics of juggling work, family, and dr
Shalena
Jul 222 min read


Living with Lupus in 2025-Medical Breakthroughs + Natural Remedies
When you’re diagnosed with lupus, it feels like your body betrays you. One day you’re pushing through a little fatigue. The next, you’re staring down inflammation, brain fog, hair loss, aching joints, and a flurry of doctors unsure which symptom to chase first.
That’s the reality for millions—and in 2025, while lupus is still deeply misunderstood by the public, something incredible is happening in both the medical world and holistic wellness. There’s new hope.
This isn’t ju
Shalena
Jul 167 min read


Texas Flood 2025-A Tragedy That Touched Us All
There are moments when time seems to stand still. When the world watches in shared horror, heartbreak, and helplessness. The devastating floods that struck Central Texas over the July 4th holiday weekend in 2025 was one of those moments. But through the tears, one truth emerged: love—fierce, selfless, and enduring—carried us.
This isn’t just about disaster. It’s about humanity. It’s about the faces behind the headlines. It’s about how we hold each other when the storm come
Shalena
Jul 94 min read


Sade Perkins: Heartless, Hypocritical—And in My Personal Opinion, Straight-Up Evil
Let me get this off my chest right now... Sade Perkins is not misunderstood. She is not brave. She is not a truth-teller, in my personal opinion. She is—based on her own words, behavior, and refusal to take accountability—cruel, calculated, and in my opinion… evil.
And trust me, I don’t use that word lightly.
Now ya'll know we don’t just react—we reflect. We dissect. And when someone goes on the internet and uses a tragic event involving children as a soapbox for persona
Shalena
Jul 94 min read


Mental Health and Homelessness
Let’s keep it 100...When you see someone sleeping on a sidewalk, talking to themselves, or digging through a trash can just to eat—what’s the first thought that crosses your mind? “They’re lazy”? “They’re on drugs”? “They must’ve done something to end up like that”?
Rarely do we think: “That could’ve been me.”
And most of us think this way... And SHAME ON US—if we’re being honest—We have trained ourselves to look away. Maybe it’s out of guilt. Maybe fear. Maybe we’re jus
Shalena
Jul 76 min read


Mental Health in the Fast Food Industry: Why It Matters
By Shalena Speaks Let’s talk about something that rarely makes headlines but affects millions of workers across America every single day:...
Shalena
Jun 305 min read


Mental Health Monday: Coping When the World Feels Like It's Burning
If you’ve been feeling heavy lately, you’re not alone. The headlines in 2025 hit differently. From the war escalating between Israel and...
Shalena
Jun 233 min read


Took A Break :)
Hey Fam, I know its been a minute since I've posted but ,I had to take a much needed break. Like a mental break, ya know? However,I realized how much you guys needed me just as much as I need YOU!. So with that being said.......WHAT IS GOING ON? Chile the world appears to be in shambles!
Shalena
Jun 141 min read


Prioritizing Mental Health: The Key to Thriving in Life & Business
Mental health is often overlooked in the pursuit of success, financial stability, and personal growth. We’re told to push through, hustle ha
Shalena
Feb 213 min read


How Black Professionals Can Prevent Burnout
Burnout is a growing issue among professionals, but for Black professionals, the pressure can be even greater. Many of us carry the weight o
Shalena
Feb 183 min read


The TikTok Twist: Trump's Turn to Decide
Guess what? We've got some drama unfolding with TikTok, and it's all about whether it stays or goes in the U.S.
Shalena
Jan 171 min read
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