Season 2 Episode 5 - The Real Reason Black Women Feel Invisible… and How to Break Free

In this powerful episode of Black Girls Can Talk , host Dr. DaJaneil McCree sits down with Viv (Faidah Lawal) — wellness practitioner, engineer, and host of Perspectives with Viv — for a raw and thought-provoking conversation on healing, identity, and what it really means to be seen as a Black woman .

Together, they explore the deep roots of why Black women feel invisible , the psychological and spiritual impact of colonialism, generational trauma, and survival mode , and how shadow work can unlock freedom, confidence, and self-expression. Viv breaks down: • What shadow work actually is and why it matters • How trauma affects the nervous system • Why Black women are called "aggressive" when they are actually being assertive • The difference between survival and self-expression • Cultural perspectives of Black American vs African women • How "audacity" can be an act of healing • Why reclaiming your voice is revolutionary This episode is for any Black woman who has ever felt silenced, misunderstood, or pressured to shrink herself.

It's a reminder that your full expression is not only valid — it's necessary. If you're on a journey of healing, self-discovery, empowerment, and nervous system regulation , this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. 📲 Connect with Viv Instagram: YouTube channel: 🎧 Subscribe to Black Girls Can Talk for more bold, honest, and healing conversations for Black women.