Your Hair and the Real You with Summayyah Ojibara-Sadiq

What if your natural hair journey could transform your mental well-being? In this revelatory episode, licensed therapist and natural hair advocate Summayyah Ojibara-Sadiq joins us to explore the profound connection between women’s hair (care) and mental health.

For women navigating beauty standards, self-worth, and wellness, this conversation offers:

• How societal myths about “good hair” silently erode confidence and empowering strategies to reclaim your narrative.
• The surprising mental health impact of “bad hair days” and practical tools to reframe them.
• Candid insights on seeing our natural hair as a legacy, not a burden.

Whether you’re mastering protective styles, battling workplace stigma, or rebuilding your relationship with your curls, Summayyah Ojibara-Sadiq reveals how to turn hair care into whole-self care.

Why Listen?

• For the culture: A Black therapist’s perspective on hair, identity, and healing.
• Actionable takeaways: Blend mental wellness and hair care without sacrificing joy.
• No fluff: Real talk about the emotional labor of natural hair—and how to lighten the load.

Tune in to redefine what it means to love your hair and yourself.

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