Episode 3- Surviving The Holidays

Episode 5- Year End Review pt. 2

In this episode of the Dear Black Woman podcast, Asia Schmidt and Azaria Shaw discuss ways to navigate the holidays while trying to abstain from alcohol and share their answers to the remainder of the self-care journal prompt year-end review questions.  Self-Care Journal Prompt Questions: 1. If you had to do it all over what would you have done differently? 2. What fear did you overcome this year? 3. What area of your life did you nurture the most this year?  4. What area of your life did you neglect the most this year?  5. A memo from 2022. Based on this year what three things would the memo say that you need to do to have a successful year next year.  Credits: Music: Peter Schmidt Editing: Peter Schmidt and Elliot Shaw Art: Kerry Watson

Episode 4- Year End Review Pt. 1

In this episode of the Dear Black Woman Podcast, Asia Schmidt and Azaria Shaw discuss their answers to the self-care journal prompt year-end review questions.  Self-Care Journal Prompt Questions: 1. In what areas did you grow this year?  2. What did you let go of this year?  3. What was the highlight of your year?  4. What themes stood out in your life this year?  5. What is one thing that you’re proud of yourself for this year?  Credits: Music: Peter Schmidt Editing:  Elliot Shaw Art: Kerry Watson

Episode 3- Surviving The Holidays

In this episode of the Dear Black Woman podcast, Asia Schmidt and Azaria Shaw explore ways to survive the holidays while navigating difficult situations.  Self-Care Journal Prompt: What boundaries do you need to set for the holidays? Credits: Music: Peter Schmidt Editing:  Elliot Shaw Art: Kerry Watson

Episode 2- Top Ten Dos and Don'ts of the Holidays

Navigating life as a black woman can be a beautiful experience, however, more often than not, it is exhausting and complex. For decades, the theme of a black woman's life could be defined by one word, "survival mode;" and sadly, it is still this way today. Join Asia Schmidt, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist who has over ten years of experience working in the mental health and addiction field, along with Azaria Shaw, former teacher for over eight years, real estate professional, and entrepreneur as they help you go from surviving to thriving. Each episode is filled with discussing a wide variety of topics impacting black women today, followed by self-care and self-reflection journal prompts for listeners. If you're looking to thrive instead of living life just surviving then join us in this journey together. Dear Black Woman, the podcast for healing through laughter and reflection. In this episode of the Dear Black Woman Podcast, hosts Asia Schmidt and Azaria Shaw count down their top ten "dos and don'ts of the holidays."  Credits: Music: Peter Schmidt Editing: Peter Schmidt and Elliot Shaw Art: Kerry Watson

Episode 1- What Does it Mean to Be a Black Woman?

Navigating life as a black woman can be a beautiful experience, however, more often than not, it is exhausting and complex. For decades, the theme of a black woman's life could be defined by one word, "survival mode;" and sadly, it is still this way today. Join Asia Schmidt, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist who has over ten years of experience working in the mental health and addiction field, along with Azaria Shaw, former teacher for over eight years, real estate professional, and entrepreneur as they help you go from surviving to thriving. Each episode is filled with discussing a wide variety of topics impacting black women today, followed by self-care and self-reflection journal prompts for listeners. If you're looking to thrive instead of living life just surviving then join us in this journey together. Dear Black Woman, the podcast for healing through laughter and reflection. In this introduction to the Dear Black Woman Podcast, hosts Asia Schmidt and Azaria Shaw explore what being a black woman means to them. Credits: Music: Peter Schmidt Editing: Peter Schmidt and Elliot Shaw Art: Kerry Watson