Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or alone in your motherhood journey?
In this raw and real episode, Ciara Lyons shares her story of infertility, IVF, generational trauma, and how she’s building a wellness movement for Black women—one rooted in rest, softness, and self-advocacy.

As the founder of Her Black Wellness, Ciara is creating space for women who feel unseen. Her journey through loss, burnout, and rediscovering purpose is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to do it all to be worthy.

💬 “I ain’t every woman… it ain’t all in me. And I had to learn that I don’t have to do it all. I’m allowed to rest.” – Ciara

We dive into:

• The invisible weight mothers carry—and why “doing it all” is a myth
• What it means to “stand in the gap” for women navigating trauma
• Grief, IVF, and finding purpose through pain
• High emotions, toddler meltdowns, and motherhood’s mental load
• How building community can heal you—and others
• Why your story matters, even if it still feels tender

If you’ve ever felt like you're carrying too much—this episode will meet you right where you are.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Meet Ciara Lyons: Founder of Her Black Wellness

02:54 Ciara's Why: Empowering Black Women in Health

04:43 Systemic Challenges in U.S. Healthcare

10:11 Building Community and Letting Go of “Doing It All”

16:18 Finding Motivation and Overcoming Challenges in Motherhood

24:53 Ciara's Journey: Pregnancy Loss, IVF & Trauma

29:26 The Journey to Fertility Treatment

36:16 Finding Purpose Through Pain

39:14 Building Community and Connection

42:03 The Power of Email Lists and Real Connections

44:01 Staying True to Yourself and Your Goals

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it all together, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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