Honoring Your Capacity

03/25/25 • 3 min

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Shades of Strong® | Strength Without Struggle for Black Women

Honoring your capacity is about choosing ease of exhaustion and creating space breathe, reset, and resst.
What happens when the strong one needs a minute?

This short episode is a reminder that honoring your capacity matters—especially for strong Black women who are always doing the most. If you’ve been pushing through, this one’s for you.

This short episode is a reminder that honoring your capacity matters—especially for strong Black women who are always doing the most. I’m talking about what it means to honor your capacity, choose ease, and show up without overextending yourself. And yes, I’m letting you in on what’s been going on behind the scenes—including something I’ve been dreaming about for a long time.If you’ve been pushing through, this one’s for you.

So if you’re looking for a gentle nudge to slow down, reflect, and honor your capacity without guilt—you’ll want to listen

Resources to Support You:

Take the Support LanguageTM Quiz. and learn how you actually receive support best.
Join Shades of Strong on Substack where we’re having real, behind-the-scenes conversations about redefining strength
Follow Shades of Strong on Instagram for daily inspiration.
Be a Guest on the Show
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Rate, Review & Follow the Podcast:
If this episode speaks to you, send it to a friend and leave a review. That’s how we get more Black women the support they deserve.

Honoring your capacity is about choosing ease of exhaustion and creating space breathe, reset, and resst.
What happens when the strong one needs a minute?

This short episode is a reminder that honoring your capacity matters—especially for strong Black women who are always doing the most. If you’ve been pushing through, this one’s for you.

So if you’re looking for a gentle nudge to slow down, reflect, and honor your capacity without guilt—you’ll want to listen

Resources to Support You:

Take the Support LanguageTM Quiz. and learn how you actually receive support best.
Join Shades of Strong on Substack where we’re having real, behind-the-scenes conversations about redefining strength
Follow Shades of Strong on Instagram for daily inspiration.
Be a Guest on the Show
www.shadesofstrong.com

Rate, Review & Follow the Podcast:
If this episode speaks to you, send it to a friend and leave a review. That’s how we get more Black women the support they deserve.

Previous Episode

5 Kinds of Support Black Women Need (But Aren’t Getting)

Getting support as a Black woman isn’t always as simple as just asking for it. Because let’s be real—how many times have people tried to “support” you, but instead of feeling lighter, you just felt drained, unseen, or misunderstood?

That’s because support isn’t one-size-fits-all. There are specific types of support Black women need, but most of us aren’t getting them in the way that actually makes a difference.

In this episode of Shades of Strong, we’re breaking down the five types of support Black women need—and why so many of us aren’t receiving them. If you’ve ever felt like people mean well but still aren’t showing up in a way that actually helps, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why support doesn’t always land the way you need it to
The five types of support Black women need and how they show up in real life
How to stop settling for support that drains you and start getting support that actually fills you up

Key Takeaways:

Support isn’t just about people being there—it’s about them showing up in a way that actually matters.
If you don’t know how you receive support best, it’s easy to feel like you’re always carrying it alone.
When you name your Support LanguageTM, you start making room for the kind of support that truly nourishes you.

Why This Episode Matters:

Black women are often expected to be strong, but real strength isn’t about doing it all alone—it’s about knowing what kind of support actually sustains you.

You deserve support that feels like care, not just obligation. Let’s talk about what that looks like.

🎧 Tap in and listen now.

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The Conversation That Could Save You From Choosing the Wrong Partner

What does real support in relationships for Black women even look like?

Because we know love without support is a thing—and it’s exhausting.

This episode is a deep dive into what happens when you start asking for more than love... when you start asking for love that actually holds you — love that actually supports you.

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling unseen or unsupported in a relationship, this episode is for you. Because support in relationships for Black women can’t be an afterthought.

I’m sharing a story that still sits heavy on my heart—a moment that showed me love isn’t always enough. That moment shaped how I see relationships, and more importantly, how I receive support.

You’ll also hear how knowing your Support LanguageTM can help you:

Recognize when someone simply can’t support you
Stop accepting the wrong kind of support
Ask for what you need with clarity and confidence

Because love is a feeling—but support is a practice.

And support in relationships for Black women has to be intentional.

After you listen, take a minute to reflect:
When was the last time you felt fully supported in a relationship—like, truly held?

That’s what we’re naming, claiming, and working toward in this episode.

🎧 Tap in and listen now.