<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Worth Ethic + Co]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Worth Ethic &amp; Co</b> is a podcast created for Black women who are carrying more than they were ever meant to.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Alysia, each episode creates intentional moments to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the worth that's always been yours.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're a mother, single, married, straight, lesbian, bisexual, feminine, masculine, or somewhere in between, if you've ever felt like your worth was measured by how much you produce, how much you give, how much you show up for others, or how strong you're expected to be, this space is for you.</p><p></p><p>Together, we’ll explore the quiet exhaustion of burnout, the pressure of workplace stress, the tenderness and tension of our personal relationships, and the deep work of learning to trust yourself, set boundaries, heal, and choose joy while living in a world that so often asks Black women to put themselves last.</p><p></p><p>These aren't conversations about becoming someone new. They're invitations to remember what's already within you. Because your worth isn't something you have to prove. It's something you get to remember.</p><p></p><p>Pull up a chair for honest solo episodes, meaningful guest conversations, and practical reflections that help you feel seen, understood, and less alone. Whether you're navigating career pressures, recovering from burnout, redefining relationships, or discovering who you are beyond what you do, you'll find encouragement to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to yourself.</p><p></p><p><b><i>Welcome to Worth Ethic &amp; Co</i></b></p><p>Creating moments to help Black women tap into their worth.</p>]]></description><link>yourworthethic.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/EwELUipC.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Alysia]]></author><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:41:19 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Alysia]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><itunes:author>Alysia</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Worth Ethic &amp;amp; Co&lt;/b&gt; is a podcast created for Black women who are carrying more than they were ever meant to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Alysia, each episode creates intentional moments to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the worth that&apos;s always been yours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re a mother, single, married, straight, lesbian, bisexual, feminine, masculine, or somewhere in between, if you&apos;ve ever felt like your worth was measured by how much you produce, how much you give, how much you show up for others, or how strong you&apos;re expected to be, this space is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, we’ll explore the quiet exhaustion of burnout, the pressure of workplace stress, the tenderness and tension of our personal relationships, and the deep work of learning to trust yourself, set boundaries, heal, and choose joy while living in a world that so often asks Black women to put themselves last.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These aren&apos;t conversations about becoming someone new. They&apos;re invitations to remember what&apos;s already within you. Because your worth isn&apos;t something you have to prove. It&apos;s something you get to remember.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pull up a chair for honest solo episodes, meaningful guest conversations, and practical reflections that help you feel seen, understood, and less alone. Whether you&apos;re navigating career pressures, recovering from burnout, redefining relationships, or discovering who you are beyond what you do, you&apos;ll find encouragement to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Welcome to Worth Ethic &amp;amp; Co&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creating moments to help Black women tap into their worth.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Alysia</itunes:name><itunes:email>alysia@thegudz.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/bbb60178-678b-4e7f-8a09-2d1676e8feb3/logos/177f166d-c5dc-46a9-a3ef-48310b517d06.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Weight You Didn’t Know You Were Carrying]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Alysia discusses the difference between being tired and being worn down, particularly for black women. She explores the emotional labor, responsibilities, and expectations that contribute to this weight, and encourages listeners to acknowledge and release it.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Emotional labor and the weight of responsibilities can lead to feeling worn down, not just tired.</li><li>Acknowledging and naming the weight of responsibilities is the first step to making different choices and finding release.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Difference Between Tired and Worn Down</li><li>01:15 The Weight You Didn't Know You Were Carrying</li><li>03:08 The Burden of Strength and Responsibility</li><li>07:53 The Cost of Carrying It All</li><li>08:31 Naming the Weight and Making Different Choices</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4c5365df-b44f-4fa1-a4d6-96fd3874a544</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alysia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:51:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0a2fd5d5d0607ff66fc0085d24980e14b60ad9c8875ebac3ce058be1edea46e3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YzUzNjVkZi1iNDRmLTRmYTEtYTRkNi05NmZkMzg3NGE1NDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYmI2MDE3OC02NzhiLTRlN2YtOGEwOS0yZDE2NzZlOGZlYjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTljNjBkYjcxY2M5YWViMDZlMGY1NWEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4OWVmMGU2ZjQ3Y2EwNGZkMDYxNGVhL2FseXNpYS1ncmFkbmV5cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi04LTIyX18yMC00OC00Ni5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="22079259" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/bbb60178-678b-4e7f-8a09-2d1676e8feb3/episodes/4c5365df-b44f-4fa1-a4d6-96fd3874a544/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Alysia discusses the difference between being tired and being worn down, particularly for black women. She explores the emotional labor, responsibilities, and expectations that contribute to this weight, and encourages listeners to acknowledge and release it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Emotional labor and the weight of responsibilities can lead to feeling worn down, not just tired.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Acknowledging and naming the weight of responsibilities is the first step to making different choices and finding release.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Difference Between Tired and Worn Down&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:15 The Weight You Didn&apos;t Know You Were Carrying&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;03:08 The Burden of Strength and Responsibility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;07:53 The Cost of Carrying It All&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:31 Naming the Weight and Making Different Choices&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/bbb60178-678b-4e7f-8a09-2d1676e8feb3/logos/177f166d-c5dc-46a9-a3ef-48310b517d06.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Weight You Didn’t Know You Were Carrying</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don't Have to Be Strong Here - A Space for Black Women to Become]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Alysia introduces the podcast as a space for holding space, reflection, and healing for strong black women. She emphasizes the importance of being present, fighting burnout, and the power of community and sisterhood. The podcast aims to provide a space for honest reflection, healing, and holding, and to share experiences and conversations that make listeners feel less alone.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Holding space for strong black women</li><li>Embracing honest reflection and healing</li></ul><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0ed3db71-cc4e-4401-9a5b-0cd8817a9378</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alysia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:10:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/37708b013f6072296c0b4c444c4c8de97f1500a9c8cb388c288dd223ccb09e28/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwZWQzZGI3MS1jYzRlLTQ0MDEtOWE1Yi0wY2Q4ODE3YTkzNzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYmI2MDE3OC02NzhiLTRlN2YtOGEwOS0yZDE2NzZlOGZlYjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTljNjBkYjcxY2M5YWViMDZlMGY1NWEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3MDk3NmMzMzE0Y2IzMDY0ZDE3M2U2L2FseXNpYS1ncmFkbmV5cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi04LTNfXzE1LTI4LTEyLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="9629927" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/bbb60178-678b-4e7f-8a09-2d1676e8feb3/episodes/0ed3db71-cc4e-4401-9a5b-0cd8817a9378/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Alysia introduces the podcast as a space for holding space, reflection, and healing for strong black women. She emphasizes the importance of being present, fighting burnout, and the power of community and sisterhood. The podcast aims to provide a space for honest reflection, healing, and holding, and to share experiences and conversations that make listeners feel less alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Holding space for strong black women&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Embracing honest reflection and healing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/bbb60178-678b-4e7f-8a09-2d1676e8feb3/logos/177f166d-c5dc-46a9-a3ef-48310b517d06.png"/><itunes:title>You Don&apos;t Have to Be Strong Here - A Space for Black Women to Become</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>