“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
– From “A Burst of Light” (1988) by Audra Lorde
“We have been raised to fear the yes within ourselves, our deepest cravings.”
– From “Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power” (1978) by Audra Lorde
The schedule for our emotional wellness series is below. Note all times are EASTERN
It's Hard to Breathe: How Your Environment Affects Your Mental Health
Your mental health during pregnancy and postpartum isn’t just about hormones—it’s about life. Where you live. How you're treated. The care you receive (or don’t). Whether you feel seen. All of it matters.
Join Dr. Jacque—a public health expert, certified postpartum doula, and fierce advocate for equity—for a real talk about how everyday stressors like housing, safety, income, and microaggressions impact how we feel, cope, and parent.
This session will unpack how those invisible pressures build up as stress, anxiety, and burnout—and why naming them gives us power. We’ll also explore how organizations like Navigate Maternity are reimagining care that centers real life, not outdated assumptions.
💡 Come for the insight. Leave with tools and language to advocate for yourself and your community.
It’s Not Just in Our Heads: Structural Racism, Stress & the Mental Load
Join Dr. Brittany Chambers Butcher—public health scholar, reproductive justice advocate, and author of the powerful Health Equity study—as she leads a compelling conversation on the emotional weight Black mothers carry.
This session unpacks the real impact of structural racism, chronic stress, and the mental load of caregiving. Whether you're a parent, provider, or advocate, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of what so many Black women are navigating—and how we can create space for truth, healing, and care.
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