Back Yourself: The Power of Standing in Your Truth ~ with Lildonia Lawrence

Episode 185

🎧 Episode Summary: In this powerful and affirming episode, I’m joined by well-being coach and activist Lildonia Lawrence, as we explore the vital themes of backing oneself, standing in one’s truth, and embracing rest as resistance. Through her lived experiences and deep work with BIPOC communities, Lildonia shares how identity suppression, racial trauma, and systemic inequities impact well-being — and how reclaiming joy, movement, and authenticity can become radical tools for healing and empowerment.

Whether you’re navigating workplace microaggressions, cultural expectations, or your own journey of self-acceptance, this conversation offers a reminder: You are worthy of rest. You are powerful in your truth. And you can back yourself.

✨ Episode Highlights:

• 🛡️ "Backing yourself" as a radical act of self-worth and resistance

• 👩🏾‍💼 Identity suppression in the workplace and its effects on self-esteem and well-being

• 🌀 Embracing rest as resistance, inspired by Tricia Hersey’s Rest Is Resistance

• 💃🏽 Movement, dance, and joy as forms of cultural and spiritual resilience

• 🌿 The essential role of community healing in personal empowerment

• 🤝 How allies can show up meaningfully in anti-racism work

• 🔥 Lildonia’s call to action: “You’ve got this. I believe that you can back yourself.”

💬 Favorite Quotes from Lildonia:

“Backing yourself means owning your identity unapologetically — especially in spaces that weren’t built for you.”

“Rest isn’t a luxury — it’s a right. Our ancestors weren’t given rest. We honor them when we reclaim it.”

“Joy is resistance. Movement is protest. And community is our strength.”

📚 Resources & Mentions:

🔗 Connect with Lildonia Lawrence:

• • • Instagram: @Lildonialawrencewellness
    • Website: LaDonnaLawrence.com
    • Podcast: https://intersectionsthepodcast.podbean.com/
    • Lildonia’s Book: Back Yourself: A Wellbeing Guide to Healing from Racial Trauma https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWXSPS8M
    • Recommended Reading: Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey

🌍 Connect with Me: 🔗 Instagram | @deneensdreamlife 🔗 LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/deneenlgarrett 🌐 Website | deneenlgarrett.com

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Full episode notes: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/standing-in-your-truth/

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