DEVOTED:
Reflections on Rest, Joy & What Really Heals Us
Welcome to Devoted—a video series where I get to be reflective and share what I believe it really means to heal.
These musings and conversations are grounded in my work as a marriage & family therapist, retreat facilitator, and executive coach—and informed by my lived experience as a Black woman navigating the tension between ambition, exhaustion, and deep longing for a life that feels content even in the difficult times.
Here you’ll find my reflections on therapy, rest, joy, communal care, self-compassion, and the courage it takes to feel deeply instead of just perform well.
Whether you’re here for yourself, your work, or your community—this is space for you to breathe deep and rediscover what you are truly devoted to.
what is self-compassion, and why does it matter?
What is self-compassion, and how can it transform your emotional well-being? Therapist and executive coach Esther Boykin breaks down the three pillars, explains why it is better than self-care, and gives you some strategies to reduce burnout and cope.
