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What’s The Difference Between Stress and Anxiety?

Woman feeling anxiety via TIME Magazine You’re feeling on edge, your sleep is off, and your thoughts are racing. Is it just a stressful week, or something deeper? BY LAURYN HIGGINS · JUNE 26, 2025 Stress and anxiety share many symptoms, but they’re not the same thing—and coping with anxiety requires a slightly different approach than dealing with stress. […]

Strategies for Resilience and Well-Being for Black Women Amidst Political Turbulence

a woman standing in a field with her arms above her head By Nina Westbrook, LMFT In the current political climate, Black women face unique stressors and anxieties, exacerbated by historical and systemic challenges. The political landscape, with its often toxic and racially charged rhetoric, places an additional emotional burden on Black women, who are consistently under pressure and expected to personify an unrealistic standard of strength, […]

How to Navigate Family Drama and Conflict

white and brown concrete blocks With Insights From Nedra Glover Tawwab Written by The Bene Team In a recent episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, therapist and Social Worker Nedra Glover and LMFT Nina Westbrook shared invaluable insights on managing family dynamics and fostering healthier relationships. The episode titled “Drama Free: Insights from Nedra Glover Tawwab” provided a comprehensive […]

How to Balance Work, Relationships, and Self-Care: Insights from Jennifer Fisher

Two people in an office, one person on their Surface laptop Navigating the demands of work, relationships, and personal growth can often feel like a delicate juggling act. However, finding harmony among these various aspects of life is essential for maintaining optimal well-being and living bene. In a recent conversation on the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, Nina Westbrook, LMFT, had an opportunity to pick the brain […]

Nina Westbrook And The Business Of Peace

via Essence Licensed Therapist and serial entrepreneur Nina Westbrook is on a mission to make people well again through her growing mental health empire. BY JASMINE BROWLEY · UPDATED MARCH 27, 2024 Nina has been known to mean “full of grace.” There’s no more befitting name for Mrs. Westbrook, who, since being in the public […]