Brown and Happy

Brown and Happy

Hosted by: Dr. Payal Patel Ghayal

Brown women work so hard and invest decades to do all the right things. Despite following the perfect checklist to do everything the way she should, she's still not happy. I have been down that path of doctor, wife,...

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Reframe

What story or circumstances your life that is creating the most suffering for you? What would it look like if you could reframe and retell the story in a way that was only beneficial and no longer painful. A failed...
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Woman on Woman HATE

Ever watch MEAN GIRLS?? We usually focus on the system, culture and men creating an unhealthy environment for women but what about other women?? Hate within our own fender is more harmful that from outside. We all do...
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Ask for what you want

ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT- Do you wait for others to give you what you want or do you ask? Why or why not? Have you ever asked someone else what they need? Creating a shift in the way you communicate with others can...
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Diffusing a Difficult Situation

Diffusing a Difficult Situation- Many times our initial reaction may be anger, self blame, fear or staying quiet at your cost. I encountered a situation and I surprised myself with my own reaction. Old me would have...
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Bragging is Broadcasting

Bragging is looked down upon by society especially when it comes to women. It's a way to keep you small. If you were a middle aged white man, we wouldn't be having this conversation. In this episode I talk about my...
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Intentions

INTENTIONS- I don't believe in resolutions. They don't work. We can decide everyday... every minute to make a choice or decision that will change our trajectory. It is a super power we all carry inside of us. Many of...
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Gratitude

We are usually pretty good at showing gratitude to others. But how often do you stop and thank yourself? It's so easy to skip over appreciating all that you do and create but there are so many benefits to pausing and...
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Spark Joy

In this episode we explore Marie Kondo's method of decluttering but instead we apply it to beliefs, experiences, coping methods, and habits. Allowing yourself to thank the beliefs of the past AND choosing not to...
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The Patriarchy

Double standards exist because of culture, tradition and habit. The patriarchy lives on despite modernization and education. The root cause is expectation by others, expectation of others and the expectations we put...
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Doing It Alone

So many times we find ourselves trying to tough and it out and "doing it on our own" because we are so strong, smart and independent. Maybe this idea was helpful at some point or you had no other option but I'm here...
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Celebrate You

How do you celebrate you on your special day? Do you wait for someone to plan it for you? How do you want to feel on your special days? October is my birthday month and for the last year I threw myself a 40th birthday...
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Walking on Eggshells

Wonder why you would rather take care of the kids, make dinner and do the laundry instead of asking your husband to help? Dealing with the discussion, reaction and tantrum is more annoying than just doing it all...
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