In this episode of Exhale, the ladies get to the core of what being a woman is all about. They talk about gender equality, the black feminist movement, sex positive feminism and the importance of teaching black girls how to love and respect themselves.

The ladies discover the secrets to using the mind, body and spirit to confront fear, overcome tragedy and pursue one’s dreams in order to reinvent your life.

When it comes to the criminal justice system, do blacks really get a fair shake? The ladies tackle the difficult dilemma of how to protect ourselves and our children from racial profiling, gun violence and disparities in the judicial system. “Is it really justice or just us?”

The ladies are exploring one of the most difficult topics in the black community, mental health. Guests share their personal stories about battling mental illness, getting healthy, and the importance of bringing attention to this subject that has been hidden for far too long.

The ladies sit down with guests to talk about protecting the future of the black community, our children. They share their personal perspectives, myths and realities of raising a healthy child, including facts about nutrition, sex education, bullying and caring for a child with special needs.

The ladies and guests talk about everything that impacts family dynamics – disciplining our children, caring for aging parents, marriage, divorce and paternity rights.