Why Black Women Struggle to Choose Themselves - And How to Start | Oludara Adeeyo

Self-care for Black women is more than a ritual—it’s permission to choose yourself. In this Well Chat, Psychotherapist and author Oludara Adeeyo, LCSW joins Freedom at The Mat Founder Olivia F. Scott to discuss her book, Self-Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept & Prioritize Your Mind, Body, and Soul, and how to begin putting yourself first. If you’re always caring for everyone else, struggle to set boundaries, or feel guilty asking for help, this conversation is an invitation to make space for your own needs. Olivia and Oludara explore how childhood conditioning and generational patterns can shape caregiving—and what it looks like to build a relationship with yourself through small, intentional acts of self-care. In this episode, we discuss: Why Black women often struggle to prioritize themselves How to set boundaries and give yourself permission to say no Simple self-care practices you can start today Journaling, self-trust, and reconnecting with what brings you joy Asking for help and building a supportive community Why rest and self-care do not have to be earned You don’t have to figure everything out at once. Start small, honor your needs, and return to something that brings you joy. What is one way you’ll choose yourself this week? Share in the comments. Subscribe for more Well Chat conversations with Olivia Scott on wellness, self-discovery, and intentional living. #OludaraAdeeyo #BlackWomenWellness #SelfCare #WellChat #FreedomAtTheMat Purchase Self Care for Black Women,  the book, workbook, cards and other books by Oludara Adeeyo below! https://www.simonandschuster.net/authors/Oludara-Adeeyo/186232633 https://www.simonandschuster.com/search/books/Author-Oludara-Adeeyo/Available-For-Sale-Now/_/N-1z0x51zZpgz https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=oludara+adeeyo&bkshp-astro=t