{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Your Environment Is Affecting Your Emotions More Than You Think","description":"In this episode of What She Grows Through, I\u2019m sitting with a truth a lot of us don\u2019t slow down long enough to name, how our environment is shaping our emotions, our nervous system, and the way we show up every day. I\u2019m sharing this from lived experience as a Black woman, mother, and a creative who spent years thinking I was just tired or overwhelmed, when really my body was responding to spaces that never allowed it to rest. We talk about emotional regulation beyond coping skills, why chaos can feel familiar even when it\u2019s costing us peace, and how choosing a different environment relates to safety, alignment, and healing. I also reflect on what it means for us as Black women to be intentional about the spaces we live, work, and raise our children in, especially in a world that constantly asks us to stay alert. This episode is an invitation to slow down, check in with your body, and ask yourself where you actually feel at ease. Not where you perform well, but where you can breathe. If you\u2019ve been craving softness, clarity, and a deeper understanding of why certain seasons feel heavier than others, this conversation is for you! \u2728 Share Your Reflection If this episode resonated with you, I\u2019d love to hear your thoughts. You can send me a message on Instagram or Facebook sharing what came up for you, a journal entry, or a reflection you\u2019re sitting with. With your permission, I may share reflections in future episodes or posts so we can continue growing through this together. Produced by Shanell Lamere Films.   ","author_name":"What She Grows Through: Empowering Discussions for the Black Woman","author_url":"http:\/\/shanelllamere.com","html":"