Therapy & Cardi B: Sacred and Gangsta Can Coexist

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Therapy & Cardi B: Sacred and Gangsta Can Coexist

October 25, 2025

Because healing can be quiet like meditation —or loud like a bass drop.

By Reiki RaEss • Something Nubian

“Therapy and Cardi B can get you through many things.”
— Gayle King

Real talk: healing has range

Some days, healing looks like deep breathing, journaling, and calling your therapist to untangle old knots. Other days, it’s lashes on point, volume up, and Cardi reminding you that you still that woman while life is trying to test your spirit. Both are valid. Both are holy. Both can move energy.

Therapy helps you name the pattern and practice compassion. Cardi gives you the confidence to clap back at self-doubt. Together? That’s balance—sacred and savage living in the same body, at the same time.

Why this combo works (energetically)

Nervous system regulation: Therapy offers tools (breathwork, reframing, boundaries) that downshift anxiety and calm the body.
Permission to be loud: Humor + hype music release tension, boost mood, and remind you to take up space.
Identity reinforcement: When your inner critic gets chatty, an anthem moment can anchor you back into your power.

Chakra check-in (quick alignment)

Root (Red): Ground with 5 slow breaths, feet flat on the floor. Affirm: I am safe. I am supported.
Solar Plexus (Yellow): Shoulders back, spine tall. Affirm: I move with confidence and clarity.
Throat (Blue): Speak one boundary out loud you’ll honor today.
Heart (Green): One hand on chest—say: I offer myself grace while I grow.

Micro-ritual: “Cry on Tuesday, Twerk on Thursday”

Set a timer for 7 minutes: Journal the mess—no editing.
Hydrate + breathe: 10 deep breaths, slow exhale.
Press play: One feel-good song. Two minutes of shoulder shimmies counts.
Close with intention: Whisper: I release what is heavy. I welcome what is holy and helpful.