Episode 7: No Happy Holidays: When the Season Just Feels Heavy

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: This episode includes discussion of depression, isolation, and thoughts of self‑harm. Please listen with care.

The holidays can feel heavy — especially for Black women navigating depression, job loss, financial stress, and the pressure to “be strong.” In this special episode of the Fail Forward Files, host Kamika Dillard opens up about her own mental health journey, including the isolation and shame she faced after losing her job. She shares how silence can deepen the struggle and why healing requires connection, community, and honesty.

Kamika is joined by Dr. Loren M. Hill, licensed clinical psychologist and host of Your Strategist Is In (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7P.... Together, they break down practical mental health strategies for surviving the holiday season, managing stress, setting boundaries, and finding moments of joy even when life feels overwhelming.

About Dr. Loren M. Hill:
Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Acclivity, bringing 30+ years of expertise in mental health, trauma, and strategic career development. She hosts Your Strategist Is In, a podcast centered on navigating success and well‑being, especially for Black women and first‑gen professionals.

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[https://theacclivity.com](https://theacclivity.com/)

https://theacclivity.com/podcast

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