Therapy for Black Girls
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly chat about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Join your host, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, as she offers practical tips and strategies to improve your mental health, discusses the latest news and trends in mental health, pulls back the curtain on what happens in therapy sessions, and answers your listener questions.
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
The last couple of months have been stressful to say the least and it feels like tension is mounting as we get closer to Election Day. To help try and make sense of what’s been happening, I’m joined today by my colleague and soror, Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson. Dr. Anderson and I discussed the impact the stress of the past couple of months has had on us, offered some perspective about why many of us may feel exhausted with the current political climate, and offers some tips on how to take care of ourselves so that we can keep going.
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Twitter: @rianaelyse
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today we’re digging into why there continues to be such a disparity in the way intimate partner violence is regarded when it involves Black women. Dr. Carolyn West joins us to discuss the role race plays in navigating intimate partner violence, the idea of the perfect victim, and suggestions for supporting women in your life who may be suffering abuse.
Resources Mentioned
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Where to Find Dr. West
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Bipolar disorders are among the most commonly misunderstood disorders when it comes to mental illness. There is still a lot of confusion about how this disorder presents and it’s also very often misdiagnosed. So we wanted to take some time to clear up some of the confusion and provide you with some accurate information about what a bipolar disorder can look like. For this conversation I was joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Valdesha DeJean. She and I talked about the symptoms of both Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder, some of the treatment options typically suggested, the concerns related to creativity and medication, how to support a family member who’s been diagnosed, and she answered some community questions.
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Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
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Where to Find Dr. DeJean
https://www.gapsychtreatment.com/
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Schooling likely looks very different for many families these days and there are many options to consider. We've heard from many members of our community that they've considered homeschooling but have been uncertain about where to start. So today we are joined again by Dr Kristy Christopher-Holloway, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CPCS, ACS, PMH-C who you may remember from Session 76 when she joined us to chat about Pregnancy and Postpartum concerns. She's back this time to talk about her journey homeschooling her twins and sharing some information for you to consider.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Flowcabulary - https://www.flocabulary.com/
Free Homeschool Deals - https://www.freehomeschooldeal
Woke Homeschooling - https://wokehomeschooling.com/
Kamali Academy - https://kamali-academy.teachab
Epic Homeschool Network - https://epichsn.com/
Mamademics - http://mamademics.com/
World Book - https://www.worldbook.com/ty
Urban Intellectuals - Black History Flashcards -https://store.
Where to Find Dr. Christopher-Holloway
Listen to Dr. Christopher-Holloway discuss pregnancy and postpartum concerns.
https://www.kristycholloway.com/
Facebook: @drkristycholloway
Instagram: @dr.kristycholloway
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today, Tanya Bass, also known as the Southern Sexologist joins us to talk about how we can engage in more sex positive thinking throughout our lives. She and I discussed some of the lesser known areas of sex we should be exploring, what it means to be asexual or aromantic, how to discuss your sexual health history with a partner and she shares some of her favorite resources for any one who wants to learn more.
Resources Mentioned
Grab your tickets for our Sex Positive September Celebration at sexpositiveseptember.com
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Tanya
Instagram: @thetanyabass
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in The Yellow Couch Collective, therapyforblackgirls.com/ycc
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Last week we talked about some of the incredible benefits we experience from being connected to nature and you heard a little about how this connection has often been damaged in our community for lots of different reasons. Today we’ll be chatting about the ways the Black community has been disconnected from nature and the impact it has. For this conversation I was joined by J. Phoenix Smith, MSW. She and I chatted about her practice of liberation ecotherapy, how she combines all of her experiences in working with clients, how the trauma to the land shows up in our experiences, and of course she shared some of her favorite resources if you want to dig in more.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Get 15% off your first Aurate purchase at auratenewyork.com/therapyforblackgirls by using promo code therapyforblackgirls
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Where to Find Phoenix
Register for the workshops
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
If your Instagram feed looks anything like mine, for months you’ve probably been seeing tons of beautiful sisters in their homes surrounded by lots of luscious green plants. It seems like many of us have found solace in plants and other connections to nature recently. We wanted to dig into what’s driving this for us so we found two experts to share about their work and how we can heal through nature.
Beth Collier is in private practice as a Nature Allied Psychotherapist and writes on nature, health and race. She specializes in working with relational trauma in our connections with people and nature. Dr. Jennifer Roberts, an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland School of Public Health in College Park joined me to discuss her research which focuses primarily on the impact of our built environments and some of the ways programs are being developed to improve our access to nature within our city environments, including Medical prescriptions for Nature and other outdoor activities.
Resources Mentioned
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Get 15% off your order at The Sill by using promo code TherapyForBlackGirls15!
Where to Find Beth
http://www.naturetherapyschool.com/
Twitter: @WildintheCity1
Where to Find Dr. Roberts
http://www.jenniferdeniseroberts.com/
Twitter: @ActiveRoberts
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
We started this conversation last week when I shared a few questions for you to check in with yourself about your mental health. Given that September is National Suicide Prevention Month, I thought it was important to continue the conversation by discussing how you can cope and manage if you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Resources Mentioned
Use the Crisis Text Line by texting TRIBE to 741-741.
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Check out Session 26 of the podcast to hear more about the most common myths about suicide.
Check out Session 152 of the podcast to learn more about building your coping kit.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in The Yellow Couch Collective, therapyforblackgirls.com/ycc
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
I thought it was time for us to do another community check in given that there continue to be so many threats to our mental health. If you are not ok right now, it is totally understandable why you would not be. In this episode I share 5 questions to help you check in with yourself.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Check out Dr. Hodge discussing anxiety on Session 38 of the podcast.
Check out Cha’Ke’Sha Spencer, LPC, CPCS discussing trauma on Session 113 of the podcast.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
We know that our experiences of sexuality are as varied as we are and wanted to spend some time today digging into what it means to affirm your identity as a Queer person. For this conversation I was joined by Mychelle Williams, LPC. Mychelle and I chatted about what it might look like to explore your sexuality, some of the challenges Queer Black women experience in relationships, and how to find or cultivate spaces that are affirming of your identity.
One theme that was consistent in our conversation was the impact that media can have on developing a healthy sense of self and of relationships as a queer person, so we also wanted to hear from an artist who is intentional about creating affirmative images of the Queer community. TV/Film Writer & Director, Felicia Pride also joined me to discuss her new short film, Tender.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
IG accounts: @mrsandmrs_ @meandsomebodyqueerkin
Where to Find Mychelle
https://www.therapytoatea.com/
Instagram: @queerblacktherapist
Where to Find Felicia
Instagram: @feliciapride
Twitter: @feliciapride
Watch Tender
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
By now you've likely seen and heard Cardi B & Meg the Stallion's newest release, WAP. Of course there's lots of commentary so we had to chat about it on the podcast so Dr. Lexx Brown-James is back to join the conversation. Dr. Lexx and I chatted about the stereotypes that are often invoked in commentary about Black women’s sexuality, the importance of agency in sexual liberation, how respectability politics are used to shame Black women, and how we can unpack our own shame around sexuality to encourage healthier attitudes towards sexuality for our children.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Lexx
Instagram: @lexxsexdoc
Twitter: @lexxsexdoc
Facebook: @lexxsexdoc
Grab a copy of Dr. Lexx's children's book.
Check out Dr. Lexx's upcoming event.
Listen to Dr. Lexx dispel the myth that relationships have to be hard work on Session 164 of the podcast.
Listen to Dr. Lexx discuss getting rid of sexual shame on Session 55 of the podcast.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in The Yellow Couch Collective, therapyforblackgirls.com/ycc
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
If there’s anything we can use right now and in the coming months, it’s self compassion! Today I’m joined by Dr. Kristin Neff to chat about the many ways self compassion can be a helpful tool to help us get through difficult times. Dr. Neff and I chatted about what self compassion is, how it’s different from self esteem, how it can be helpful in mediating difficult emotions, and her favorite activity for practicing self compassion.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Neff
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in The Yellow Couch Collective, therapyforblackgirls.com/ycc
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Am I the only one who's turned to video games to soothe myself the past couple of months? I have to admit I am enjoying the cool breezes and relaxing scenery of my island in Animal Crossing. While I'm new to gaming, I know that lots of other Black women have found a real sense of community in this space and wanted to learn more about it. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Melissa Boone. Dr. Boone and I chatted about why so many of us have turned to games like Animal Crossing during the pandemic, the evolution she’s seen in terms of making gaming a more inclusive space, tips for parenting your young gamers and she shared how her experiences as a Social Psychologist have made her uniquely suited for the work she does currently.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Boone
Twitter: @TheRubyValkyrie
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
By now, you’ve likely heard the jokes about gaining the quarantine 15 but what you might not have heard, is why jokes and messages like this can be harmful. So today we’re gonna chat about it. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Gayle Brooks, Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for The Renfrew Center. Dr. Brooks and I discussed the link between trauma and eating disorders, why there has been a spike in disordered eating during the pandemic, how to recognize if your relationship with food has become unhealthy, and the role that social media plays in eating disorders.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
National Eating Disorders Association
Where to Find Dr. Brooks
Instagram: @renfrewcenter
Twitter: @renfrewcenter
Facebook: @renfrewcenter
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Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in The Yellow Couch Collective, therapyforblackgirls.com/ycc
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
I often hear comments about how laborious being in relationships is and wanted to dig into where this message might be coming from and why it seems to be so persistent. So of course I had to bring in one of my incredible colleagues to chat about it. Today we’re joined by Dr. Lexx Brown-James. Dr. Lexx and I chatted about where these messages about partnership come from, what she considers the real work of partnership to be, 4 warning signs you want to be on the lookout for in your relationship, and she shares what vulnerability looks like in a partnership.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Use Your Mouth Conversation Cards
Where to Find Dr. Lexx
Instagram: @lexxsexdoc
Twitter: @lexxsexdoc
Facebook: @lexxsexdoc
Grab a copy of Dr. Lexx's children's book
Listen to Dr. Lexx discuss getting rid of sexual shame on Session 55 of the podcast
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in The Yellow Couch Collective, therapyforblackgirls.com/ycc
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
We’re officially at the half way point in the year and July is always an important time as it’s the month that has been coined Minority Mental Health Month. Given the year that has been 2020, it feels like a good time to go back to some of the basics and dig into some of the things that are foundational to taking good care of our mental health. Today I'm sharing 4 priorities for your mental health for the rest of 2020.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Much of what we’ve been experiencing in various ways over the past couple of months is grief. Grief related to the loss of loved ones, our previous way of life, and our ideas about what 2020 would look like. To help us dig a little deeper into what grief looks like given our current state of affairs, Dr. Ajita Robinson is back with us this week. Dr. Robinson and I chatted about our collective sense of grief, how our rituals around grief have been upended, the importance of processing symbolic losses, and her thoughts about the work that will need to be done on the other end of the pandemic.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Robinson
Instagram: @dr.ajitarobinson
Twitter: @msajita
Facebook: @drajita
Listen to Dr. Robinson discuss grief on Session 31 of the podcast
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Parenting through the past couple of months has been nothing short of stressful. So Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart joins us again to help us through it. Dr. Lockhart and I chatted about the benefits of routines and structure right now, managing your own and your child’s anxiety about cities re-opening, what kinds of things we should be considering about school in the fall, and how to have conversations with our kids and our schools about racism and racial trauma.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Lockhart
Dr. Lockhart's Course on Racism, Prejudice, & Microagressions
Instagram: @dr.annlouise.lockhart
Facebook: @dr.annlouise.lockhart
Listen to Dr. Lockhart discuss helping children regulate their emotions on Session 120 of the podcast.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Dr. Donna Oriowo, M.Ed, MSW, CST is back to debrief on the season 4 finale of Insecure. This week, she and I chatted about what happened between Molly & Andrew, Tiffany’s struggles with postpartum depression and how we might support friends who are struggling, the giant reveal from Condola, what’s next for Issa & Lawrence, and what we might expect from Season 5.
Resources Mentioned
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Where to Find Dr. Oriowo
Grab a copy of the Relationship Goals worksheet
Grab a copy of Cocoa Butter & Hair Grease
Instagram: @annodright
Twitter: @drdonnaoriowo
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 159 of the podcast discussing Molly's return to therapy.
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 158 of the podcast discussing Issa & Lawrence's relationship.
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 155 of the podcast discussing Molly & Issa's friendship.
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 151 of the podcast discussing the Season 4 premiere of Insecure.
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 60 of the podcast discussing colorism and texturism.
Session 92 of the podcast, Life with a Bipolar Disorder
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Dr. Donna Oriowo, M.Ed, MSW, CST is back for another Insecure debrief this week! She and I chatted about what’s happening with Issa & Lawrence, the meet up between Molly & Issa, Molly finally going back to therapy, and our predictions for the season finale.
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Where to Find Dr. Oriowo
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Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 158 of the podcast discussing Issa & Lawrence's relationship.
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 155 of the podcast discussing Molly & Issa's friendship.
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 151 of the podcast discussing the Season 4 premiere of Insecure.
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 60 of the podcast discussing colorism and texturism.
Session 92 of the podcast, Life with a Bipolar Disorder
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Dr. Donna Oriowo, M.Ed, MSW, CST is back for another Insecure debrief this week! She and I chatted about the conditions that had to exist for Issa & Lawrence to be able to have that conversation, how you might know if you need to or are ready for a conversation like that with someone from your past, our thoughts on whether this was a closure conversation or a brand new start, and our predictions for the rest of the season.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Oriowo
Grab a copy of the Relationship Goals worksheet
Grab a copy of Cocoa Butter & Hair Grease
Instagram: @annodright
Twitter: @drdonnaoriowo
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 155 of the podcast discussing Molly & Issa's friendship.
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 151 of the podcast discussing the Season 4 premiere of Insecure.
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 60 of the podcast discussing colorism and texturism.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
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In the last podcast episode of 2019, I shared 20 questions designed to help you set the tone for this year. Undoubtedly this year looks very different than we all imagined so it felt appropriate as we head into the halfway mark of this year to encourage you to spend some time with a second set of questions. And because I know many of you love a good handout with all of the questions in one place, I’ve made one for you that you can find at therapyforblackgirls.com/20morequestions
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Our favorite friendship researcher, Dr. Marisa G. Franco is back with us this week to chat about managing loneliness. Dr. Franco and I chatted about the 3 different types of loneliness, how to tell if we’re struggling with loneliness, and tips for overcoming loneliness.
Resources Mentioned
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Where to Find Dr. Franco
Instagram: @drmarisagfranco
Twitter: @drmarisagfranco
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Check out Dr. Franco on Session 118 of the podcast discussing Making Friends As an Adult
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By popular demand, Dr. Donna Oriowo, M.Ed, MSW, CST is back to chat about the latest episode of HBO's Insecure. She and I chatted about the continuing tension in Molly and Issa’s relationship, steps you can try to be less defensive when someone calls you out or in, questions to ask yourself about the health of your friendships, and our thoughts about where Molly & Issa go from this point forward.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Oriowo
Grab a copy of the Relationship Goals worksheet
Grab a copy of Cocoa Butter & Hair Grease
Instagram: @annodright
Twitter: @drdonnaoriowo
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 151 of the podcast discussing the Season 4 premiere of Insecure.
Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 60 of the podcast discussing colorism and texturism.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
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Last week, through the generous sponsorship and support of Med-IQ, I was able to have a conversation with Dr. Oni Blackstock who is the assistant commissioner for the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control for the NYC Health Department. She shared all the facts you need to know about what we currently know about COVID-19, tips on how to keep you and your loved ones safe, what vaccine development looks like for the virus, and how it would work once we have one.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Our faves from HBO's Insecure are back for Season 4 and they're already giving us so much to to talk about so I had to grab my friend and colleague Dr. Donna Oriowo, M.Ed, MSW, CST to chat about what we saw in the season premiere. She and I chatted about all the opportunities that were missed to have some difficult but necessary conversations, how Molly's lack of self-awareness impacts her relationships, why brutal honesty doesn’t work, why it’s important to have tough conversations even if they’re super awkward, and she gives us a beautiful script for anyone who needs to have the “what are we” conversation.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Support Our Sponsor
Get up to 200 dollars off your mattress orders and two free pillows at helixsleep.com/therapyforblackgirls
Where to Find Dr. Oriowo
Grab a copy of the Relationship Goals worksheet
Grab a copy of Cocoa Butter & Hair Grease
Instagram: @annodright
Twitter: @drdonnaoriowo
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
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This week we're rewinding with an interview I did with Melissa Douglas, LCSW in June 2018 all about virtual therapy. As many of you may be working with a therapist virtually for the first time, it felt important to revisit this conversation. Melissa and I discussed some of the differences between traditional and virtual therapy, how you can decide if it’s right for you, how to find a virtual therapist, and she shared all of her favorite apps for mental wellness.
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Resources Mentioned
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Where to Find Melissa
http://www.
Twitter: @goaldrvncounsel
Facebook: @GoalDrivenCounseling
Instagram: @GoalDrivenCounseling
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As many of us have now found ourselves home educating the kids in our lives, I wanted to bring you a great book that you might want to add to your library called Daddy Why Am I Brown? by Dr. Bedford Palmer. Dr. Palmer and I chatted about how to talk with kids about race in a way that’s developmentally appropriate, the work we need to do as adults to have these conversations in a way that’s healthy, and he shares some of his favorite resources including 6 free lesson plans in case you need them.
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Where to Find Dr. Palmer
Instagram: @drbfpalmer
Twitter: @drbfpalmer
Facebook: @drbfpalmer
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This week we're digging into some of the challenges of being a Black woman physician. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Tosin Odunsi. Dr. Odunsi and I discussed her experiences in medical school, some of the microagressions she’s experienced as a physician, how she takes care of her mental health, and she shared tips for other sisters considering medical school.
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Where to Find Dr. Odunsi
Instagram: @lifebytosin
Twitter: @lifebytosin
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This is a special bonus episode of the podcast brought to you with the support of Pfizer. I am thrilled to be partnering with Pfizer on this series as we countdown to this year's Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. I’ll be speaking in the Pfizer booth during the summit about how our mental health is impacted by our experiences in the workplace, in entrepreneurship, in leadership roles, and in relationships with others and wanted to kick these conversations off here on the podcast talking to a few women about their experiences.
In the finale of this series, you’ll hear my conversation with Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall who serves as Senior Medical Advisor at Pfizer. Dr. Freda and I chatted about the work that she’s done around health disparities, the factors she believes have led to her success, her tips for being a good mentee, and she shared the 4 groups of people she thinks we all need to have in our lives to continue to grow.
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This is a special bonus episode of the podcast brought to you with the support of Pfizer. I am thrilled to be partnering with Pfizer on this series as we countdown to this year's Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. I’ll be speaking in the Pfizer booth during the summit about how our mental health is impacted by our experiences in the workplace, in entrepreneurship, in leadership roles, and in relationships with others and wanted to kick these conversations off here on the podcast talking to a few women about their experiences.
In part 2 of the series, you’ll hear my conversation with Melissa Butler of The Lip Bar. Melissa and I chatted about her journey in starting the lip bar, the grief that comes with scaling a business, what she’s learned from disappointments and rejections, and how she takes care of her mental health while also taking care of her business.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week, Mandisa Jones, LCSW, joins us to discuss phobias. Mandisa and I chatted about what phobias are and how they’re different from our everyday fears, some common misconceptions about phobias, how they impact multiple areas of a person’s life and how phobias are treated.
Resources Mentioned
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Where to Find Mandisa
Instagram: @ashecounseling
Facebook : @ashecounseling
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This is a special bonus episode of the podcast brought to you with the support of Pfizer.
I am thrilled to be partnering with Pfizer on this series as we countdown to this year's Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. I’ll be speaking in the Pfizer booth during the summit about how our mental health is impacted by our experiences in the workplace, in entrepreneurship, in leadership roles, and in relationships with others and wanted to kick these conversations off here on the podcast talking to a few women about their experiences.
In part 1 of the series, you’ll hear my conversation with Dr. Lakeysha "Key" Hallmon. Dr. Key is the visionary behind The Village Market ATL and one of the dopest sisters I’ve ever met. She and I chatted about what sisterhood can look like in business, her definition of the modern village, practical ways we can create community with other sisters, how to truly embrace a spirit of collaboration over competition, and she shares how she tends to her mental health while also tending to her business.
Learn more about Dr. Key & The Village Market ATL
Connect with Dr. Key
Instagram : @drkeyhallmon
Twitter: @drkeyhallmon
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
We’re back this week with another episode inspired by a Help a Sister Out question submitted by a community member. A few week's ago, a question was asked about healing in the environment that hurt you and we definitely had to bring it to the podcast to dig in deeper. For this conversation we're joined again by Melissa Ifill, LCSW. Melissa and I chatted about whether it is possible to heal in an environment that hurt you, what boundaries might look like with someone who’s hurt you, the importance of having difficult conversations, and what forgiveness really means when you’ve been hurt.
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Resources Mentioned
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Where to Find Melissa
Listen to Melissa on Session 92 of the podcast discussing life with a bipolar disorder
Listen to Melissa on Session 98 of the podcast discussing how to show up when you want to lay down
Instagram: @melissaifilllcsw
Twitter : @ifillmelissa
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Today’s session covers another topic requested by several community members and that is how to heal after an abortion. For this conversation I was joined by Keisha Wells, LPC. Keisha and I chatted about some of the common experiences women may struggle with after an abortion, how to support a friend who’s had an abortion, how support systems may change after an abortion, and she shares her favorite resources for anyone wanting additional support or information.
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Where to Find Keisha
Instagram: @kwellslpc
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Today, Janaya Sadler, LCSW joins us to chat about the distinct differences between someone who is introverted vs someone struggling with social anxiety. Janaya and I chatted about the differences between being introverted and social anxiety, how you might know if you’re introverted, how social anxiety impacts people’s lives and what kinds of treatments are used to help those who struggle with social anxiety.
Resources Mentioned
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Where to Find Janaya
http://www.urbanhealingcounseling.com/
http://www.janayasadlerlcsw.com/
https://www.introvertedgirlfriends.com/
Instagram: @janayasadlerlcsw
Facebook: @janayasadlerlcsw
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Don't forget to grab a t-shirt, sweatshirt, mug, our breakup workbook, or a copy of our guided affirmation track at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
To take the concepts from the podcast to the next level in a community of supportive sisters, join us in The Yellow Couch Collective.
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Today we're joined by Dr. Crystal Jones. She and I chatted about what sound therapy is and how she uses it with clients, how she has been able to cultivate stillness in her life, the importance of radical vulnerability, and what it means to experience a full body yes and how this can be a great gauge for decision making.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
Where to Find Dr. Jones
https://www.drcrystaljones.com/
Instagram: @drcrystaljones
Facebook: @drcrystaljones
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Today we're joined by Licensed Psychologist Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons for a discussion about the work she has done and continues to do to arm Black people with incredible resources to work through racial trauma, how we can advocate for ourselves and how that might look differently for each of us, and she offered tips for dealing with racism at work and school.
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Where to Find Dr. Hargons
Instagram: @dr.candicenicole
Facebook: @drcandicenicole
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Today we’re chatting all about how to keep the lines of communication open between you and your teen daughter. For this conversation I was joined by Gretchen Campbell, LPC. Gretchen and I chatted about some of the common concerns she hears working with teens and their moms, how moms can take care of themselves while parenting their teen daughter, how to support your daughter in making healthy decisions about things like friends and social media, and of course she shared her favorite resources for moms of teens.
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Where to Find Gretchen
https://www.growencourageempower.com/
Twitter: @growencourage
Instagram: @grow_encourage_empower
Facebook: @growencourageempower
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Today we’ll be digging into what it might look life to reimagine our image of the single Black woman and for this conversation we are lucky enough to be joined by Dr. Jessica D. Moorman. Dr. Moorman and I discussed the messages we get about dating and relationships from the media, how we can challenge and recreate some of these narratives for ourselves, what it looks like to embrace the freedom and potential that comes with being a single woman, and how you can begin to develop your single woman action plan.
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Where to Find Dr. Moorman
Twitter: @jdmoorman
Instagram: @professor_jdm
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This week I’m sharing a conversation I had with Ashley McGirt, a clinical social worker based in Seattle Washington, about living well based on her experiences as a hospice therapist. Ashley and I chatted about the kinds of concerns her clients discuss while in hospice, how family members of those in hospice can take care of themselves, the impact that race related stress is having on the mortality rate of Black people, and her tips for living a life without regret.
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Where to Find Ashley
Facebook: @mcgirtcounselingservices
Instagram: @therapywithash
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This week, we’re digging into some of the particular challenges that come with being a Black woman in a leadership role. For this conversation I was joined by Yunetta Smith, LPC-MHSP, NCC. Yunetta and I chatted about how to manage perfectionism and burnout as a leader, concerns related to connecting authentically with others, and the importance of crafting a self care routine as a leader.
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Where to Find Yunetta
https://springforthcounseling.org/
Twitter: @springforthcounseling
Facebook: @springforthcounseling
Instagram: @springforthcounseling
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I thought it was important for us to revisit this topic as Black women continue to be disproportionately impacted by domestic violence. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Shanita Brown. Dr. Brown and I chatted about how you can recognize the signs of domestic violence, why it’s important to understand domestic violence in the context of power and control as opposed to anger management, how you can support a loved one who may be in a relationship with an abusive partner, and she shared tons of incredible resources for anyone who would like additional help.
Resources Mentioned
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Where to Find Dr. Brown
Twitter: @drsbrown
Facebook: @dr.shanitabrown
Instagram: @drshanitabrown
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Are you someone who is constantly putting things off until the last minute? I know this is something I’m guilty of. For today's episode, I wanted to chat with someone to help us try to figure out what might actually be behind all the procrastinating we do in our lives. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Mahlet Endale. Dr. Endale and I chatted about the different ways we procrastinate, how to get a better understanding of what’s driving our procrastination, some tips for getting a little bit better at not procrastinating, and she shared some of her favorite resources to help you out if you’re still looking for more information.
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Why You Procrastinate- NY Times Article
https://solvingprocrastination.com/
Where to Find Dr. Endale
https://www.atlantamentalhealthcounseling.com/
Twitter: @CMWS6
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Last week on our social media channels we posted a community member’s question about struggling with the idea of losing some of your freedom to be in a relationship and it sparked an incredible conversation so of course we had to bring it to the podcast to chat about it further. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Maria Dominguez, LMFT, also known as Dr. D. Dr. D and I chatted about what it looks like to explore this idea of freedom while in relationships, how you can begin to define what freedom looks like to you, conversations to have while dating that help you gain clarity about this, and establishing a culture in your relationship that can support the many changes you and your partner are likely to experience.
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Where to Find Dr. D
Facebook: @dr.dthemft
Instagram: @dr.dthemft
Dr. D on Youtube
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Did you know that there’s a form of therapy called play therapy where things like toys and games are incorporated into the work. And it’s not just for kids! For this conversation, I was joined by Althea Simpson, LCSW, MBA who shared how she uses play therapy with her clients. Althea and I chatted about how play therapy works, why it’s not just playing with toys in session, how it can be used with people of all ages, and the qualifications one should have to conduct play therapy.
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Where to Find Althea
Instagram: @altheasimpsonbiz
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Last week, Dr. Mishelle and I took a deep dive into this season of Queen Sugar and this week I have a special treat for all of you anxiously anticipating the finale tonight. I had a chance to chat with the one and only Tina Lifford who portrays Aunt Vi on the show and we had an amazing conversation. We chatted about the evolution of Aunt Vi's character and how her journey mimics that of so many of us. We also chatted about giving ourselves space and time to tap into our deepest desires and she shared more about the internal work she's done to allow her to really connect with Aunt Vi's story.
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This season of Queen Sugar has certainly provided us with lots of drama! In today's episode we're taking a deep dive into the highs and lows we've seen in some of our favorite characters from the show. For this conversation I was joined by Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Mishelle Rodriguez. Dr. Mishelle and I chatted about what kinds of things we might address if Nova came into therapy following the release of her book, the way that we have seen many of the characters deal with big emotions this season, our thoughts about Darla and Ralph Angel seemingly reconnecting and what we’d love to see as this season wraps up.
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Where to Find Dr. Mishelle
Facebook: @drmishelle
Instagram: @drmishelle
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Dr. Shena Young joins us again this week and this time we're discussing healing holistically. Dr. Young and I chatted about what it means to approach our healing holistically, how this vantage point is a part of our history, what it means to decolonize our healing, different pathways to healing, and questions to ask when working with someone in a healing practice.
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Where to Find Dr. Young
http://www.embodiedtruthhealing.com/
Instagram: @healincolor
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It's Back to School time so I wanted to dig into a topic this week to hopefully help stave off a few meltdowns for both you and your kids. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how we can work to better regulate our own emotions so that we can help our kids regulate theirs. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart and we discussed what co-regulation is, how it can be useful in strengthening your relationship with your kids, how we can make sure we have enough reserves to manage our own emotions, and the important distinction between discipline and punishment.
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Where to Find Dr. Lockhart
https://www.anewdaypediatricpsychology.com/
Facebook: @dr.annlouise.lockhart
Instagram: @dr.annlouise.lockhart
Instagram: @anewdaypsych
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We've spent much of this summer engaging in conversations about our friendships with other sisters, and one of the main questions many of you had was "How do I make friends as an adult," so that's what we're digging into today. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Marisa Franco. Dr. Franco and I chatted about the most important aspects of making friends, the characteristics of a good friend, and what’s needed to really sustain friendships.
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Where to Find Dr. Franco
Twitter: @marisagfranco
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If you've been paying attention to your social media channels recently, it's very likely you've seen a variety of sisters proclaim they're having a HOT GIRL SUMMER! It's become somewhat of a rallying cry for living your best life and enjoying every minute of it. In today's episode, we'll be digging into how you can create your own definition of a hot girl summer and how therapy might be able to help you in this process. For this conversation, I was joined by Moraya Seeger DeGeare, LMFT and we chatted about what it means to be having a hot girl summer, why it’s so important to embrace and cultivate joy in your life, why so many people feel threatened by things that bring Black women joy, and she shared some books for you to add to your hot girl summer reading list.
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Where to Find Moraya
Facebook: @bfftherapy
Twitter: @bfftherapy
Instagram: @bfftherapy
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In this week's episode, I am joined by Shelly Ware, LMFT to dig into life as a stepparent. Shelly and I chatted about some of the common challenges that may come up when dating someone with children, some common misconceptions about stepfamilies, how to engage with the kids, and she shared her favorite resources about stepfamilies.
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Where to Find Shelly
https://mycounselingclinic.
Facebook: @mycounselingclinic
Instagram: @mycounselingclinic
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In this week's episode, I am joined by Cha’Ke’Sha Spencer, LPC, CPCS. Cha'Ke'Sha and I discussed how experiences can be traumatic even when we don’t think they are, some of the common symptoms of trauma, how working with a therapist can help manage trauma, and she shared her favorite resources.
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Where to Find Cha'Ke'Sha
http://graceanthonycounseling.com/
Facebook: @graceanthonycounseling
Instagram: @graceanthonycounseling
Twitter: @chakeshaspencer
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Dr. Audrey Townsel is back with us this week to discuss coparenting. She and I chatted about the different possibilities for coparenting relationships, some of the main concerns that get in the way of being able to coparent, how therapy can be helpful in developing a healthy coparenting relationship, and the importance of making sure you’re clear in your communication with your children about what the coparenting relationship will look like.
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Where to Find Dr. Townsel
http://www.calyxpsychological.
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The 4th season of Queen Sugar premieres on June 12, 2019 and we're celebrating by digging a little deeper into one of my favorite characters on the show, Aunt Vi. For this conversation, I was joined by LaShasta Bell, LPC-S. LaShasta and I chatted about the role Aunt Vi plays in her family, the dynamic between Aunt Vi & her fiancée Hollywood, why Aunt Vi might seek therapy, and she shared some of her favorite resources.
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Where to Find LaShasta
Grab a copy of "A Space for Me" Guided Journal
Facebook: @BellLaShasta
Instagram: @ichooseme2day
Twitter: @ichooseme2day
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In today’s episode, we're digging into the impact that bullying can have on teenage girls, how you can tell if a teen in your life is being bullied, and how to respond if you find out your teen is bullying others. For this conversation I was joined by De'Asia Thompson, LISW-S, LCSW. De’Asia and I chatted about what bullying looks like for teenage girls today, what therapy might look like for both teens and parents of either a teen being bullied or the one bullying others, and how to interact with school officials if your teen is being bullied.
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Where to Find De'Asia
https://risecounselinggroup.com/
Facebook: @risecounselingdayton & @dthompsonlisw
Instagram: @risecounselingdayton & @dthompsonlisws
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In today’s episode, we’re digging into living the single life and many of the emotions one can experience while single. For this conversation, I was joined by Dr. Melissa Robinson-Brown, Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Mel and I chatted about how hard and frustrating it can be to be single when you don’t really want to be, how you can manage the emotions that sometimes come up when you’re living the single life, why she thinks dating apps are a blessing and a curse, and the self assessment she helps her clients complete to figure out if they’re approaching dating from a healthy place.
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Where to Find Dr. Mel
Facebook: @drmelphd
Twitter: @fitphdmomma
Instagram: @fitphdmomma
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In today’s episode, we’re digging into Prolonged Exposure Therapy. For this conversation I was joined by Jason Phillips, LCSW. Jason and I chatted about what prolonged exposure therapy is, what it’s used for, how to find a therapist who practices it, and he shared some of his favorite resources.
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Center for Deployment Psychology
Department of Veterans Affairs
Youtube Videos
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FeLLt39DI8A
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wB6LOGA01D0
Where to Find Jason
Instagram: @jphillipsmsw
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In today’s episode, we’re chatting about developing a partnership with your primary care physician (PCP) for better health outcomes. For this conversation I was joined by Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Magdala Chery. Dr. Chery and I discussed how primary care physicians are involved in screening for mental health concerns, how they collaborate and refer to mental health professionals, how you can better advocate for yourself with physicians, and she shared her thoughts on what PCPs need to do to ensure better health outcomes for Black women.
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Where to Find Dr. Chery
https://www.drmagdalachery.
Facebook: @drmchery
Instagram: @drmagdalachery
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In today’s episode, we’re chatting about how you can increase your confidence related to sexuality and how a lack of confidence sometimes leads to us feeling less aroused. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Pia Holec. Dr. Holec and I discussed some of the issues that can chip away at our confidence related to sexuality, some of the concerns that lead to sex being less pleasurable or even painful, how you can talk with your partner about getting your needs met, and she shared how she uses sensate focused therapy with couples in her practice.
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Where to Find Dr. Holec
https://www.resiliencechicago.
Instagram: @sexdrpia
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In this week's episode, Melissa Ifill, LCSW is back with us to share tips on how to show up in your life even when things get tough. Melissa shared the 4 steps she uses with her clients to help them show up during the difficult times we all face, how you know when it’s time to push through vs take a step back, and of course she shared more of her favorite resources.
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Where to Find Melissa
Facebook: @melissaifilllcsw
Instagram: @melissaifilllcsw
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In this week's episode, Eliza Boquin, MA, LMFT, joins us to give us an introduction to chakras. Eliza and I talked about what chakras are, how you can tell if one of yours is blocked, what this means, how our chakras can impact what our relationships look like, and she shared how she uses this in her clinical work when requested. And of course she shared all of her favorite resources for anyone who wants to learn more.
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Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology
Institute for Integrated Healing
Where to Find Eliza
https://flowandeasehealing.com
Facebook: @flowandeasewithe
Twitter: @elizagboquin
Instagram: @flowandeasewithe
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In this week's episode we're digging into vulnerability. For this conversation I was joined by Chasity Chandler, LMHC, MCAP, ICADC, CST, CDWF. Chasity and I chatted about what makes it so difficult for us to be vulnerable, how to be more vulnerable when you have no idea where to start, vulnerability in the workplace, and what vulnerability might look like in romantic relationships.
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Where to Find Chasity
https://centerforsexualhealthandwellness.com/
Facebook: @catalystforchange2016
Twitter: @chasforchange
Instagram: @chasforchange
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In this week's episode we're unpacking toxic masculinity. For this conversation, I was joined by Dr. Alduan Tartt, Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Tartt and I discussed what is meant by the term toxic masculinity, how it shows up in our lives, and how we can stop perpetuating it, especially in raising our sons.
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Where to Find Dr. Tartt
Facebook: @dralduantartt
Twitter: @drtartt
Instagram: @drtartt
To get updates from Dr. Tartt, text "TARTT" to 22828
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In this week's episode we are exploring life with a bipolar disorder diagnosis. For this conversation, I was joined by Melissa Ifill, LCSW. Melissa and I chatted about what it means to be diagnosed with a bipolar disorder, what treatment looks like, how bipolar disorder impacts relationships, how family and friends can support someone with a bipolar disorder, and she shared her favorite resources in case you want to learn more.
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Where to Find Melissa
Facebook: @melissaifilllcsw
Instagram: @melissaifilllcsw
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In this week's episode we dig into the importance of physical activity. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Jacque Strait. Dr. Jacque and I chatted about some of the benefits we can experience from physical activity, how to increase motivation towards physical activity, and how to address some of the common barriers that might get in our way.
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Where to Find Dr. Jacque
https://www.fitforaqueenwellness.com
Facebook: @fitforaqueenwellness
Instagram: @fitforaqueenwellness
Dr. Natalie Jones from The Truth About Narcissism episode will be joining us for a Q&A session in the Yellow Couch Collective on January 27, 2019 at 5pm ET so if you loved the incredible info she shared and want to hear more from us, join today!
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I mentioned last week that we would be spending some time on the podcast diving into the larger conversations that got started by the Surviving R. Kelly docu-series. Today's episode is focused on helping parents to be more aware of what they should know about how perpetrators of child sexual abuse continue to victimize children. For this conversation I was joined by Spirit, LPC. Spirit and I chatted about some of the tactics used by perpetrators to prey on children, what we mean we talk about “the grooming process," how we can talk with our kids about boundaries and consent related to their bodies, and the best ways to respond to your child if they share that they’ve been violated.
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Taking Care of Yourself After Watching the Docuseries
Black Women, #METOO, & Surviving R. Kelly, NPR 1A Segment
Where to Find Spirit
http://www.t2senterprises.com/
Facebook: @talk2spirit
Instagram: @talk2spirit
Twitter: @talk2spirit
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For today’s episode, we're exploring how we can be more in sync with our bodies. Our guest for this episode is Ivy Felicia. Ivy and I chatted about some of the issues that get in the way of us being at peace with our bodies, some of the cultural pieces that are important when we’re discussing Black women’s bodies, tips for helping you to focus more on health than weight, the way that diet culture pervades our society, and she shares all of her favorite resources in case you want to dig in more.
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Grab your copy of Questions That Need Answers: After the Breakup
Where to Find Ivy
https://www.memybodyandlove.com/
Facebook: @thebodyrelationshipcoach
Instagram: @iamivyfelicia
Twitter: @memybodyandlove
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Membership in the Yellow Couch Collective is still open and this month we’ve been focusing on developing our vision for 2019 and choosing our word of the year so if you need accountability or want to chat about your goals with others sisters, come on over and join us at therapyforblackgirls.com/ycc
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For today’s episode, we’re digging into some of the common challenges that come up for entrepreneurs that can impact our mental health. For this conversation, I was joined by Samara Stone, LCSW-C. Samara and I chatted about some of the mental health challenges that are common for entrepreneurs, the importance of a healthy support system, and how to get in touch with your real why for wanting to start a business.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Grab your copy of Questions That Need Answers: After the Breakup
Where to Find Samara
https://www.bebrandconfident.com/
Instagram: @iamsamarastone
Facebook Group: The Entrepreneur's Tribe
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
For today’s episode, we’re digging a little deeper into the importance of boundaries and how they protect us. For this conversation I was joined by Kim Knight. LMHC. Kim and I chatted about why it’s so important to set boundaries, how to get beyond the idea that boundary setting means hurting someone’s feelings, how to teach boundaries to kids, and how setting boundaries can result in more fulfilling relationships.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Twitter Thread About Teaching Kids Boundaries
Where to Find Kim
Facebook: @relationshiprecipespodcast
If you're ready to develop valuable skills to help you thrive in your life and relationships, join our community of incredible women in the Yellow Couch Collective.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
For this week's episode, we're looking at the multiple roles we might have as women and how these roles can impact how we see ourselves. For this conversation I was joined by Sara Elysée, LMHC and we chatted about some of the ways our multiple roles as women impact our identity, how to hold on to who we are after life transitions, mommy guilt, and how to manage all of these roles while making sure to take care of ourselves.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Luvvie Ajayi's podcast, Rants & Randomness
Myleik Teele's podcast, My Taught You
Where to Find Sara
https://www.soundmindwellness.com/
Facebook: @soundmindwellness
Twitter: @SaraElysee
Instagram: @saraelyseeofficial
If you're ready to develop valuable skills to help you thrive in your life and relationships, join our community of incredible women in the Yellow Couch Collective.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.
The TBG Merch store is open for business! Shop therapyforblackgirls.com/shop to grab a new tee or mug!
Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
For this week's episode, we're exploring many of the transitions that occur after a divorce. For this conversation I was joined by Chautè Thompson, LMHC who is a therapist in Florida. Chautè and I discussed some of the common challenges that might come up when contemplating a divorce or after a divorce, things to be mindful about when coparenting after a divorce, tips for knowing when you’re ready to date again, and she shared some of her favorite resources about life after divorce.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Ms. Thompson
www.inspirehopehealthhealing.com
Facebook: @thetransformationadvocate
Instagram: @chautethompson
If you're ready to work on some skills to help you thrive in your life and relationships, join us in the Yellow Couch Collective.
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To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.
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Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Don't forget to grab a t-shirt or a mug to show your love for the podcast at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
Be sure to join me every Thursday at 12 noon ET, on Facebook & Instagram Live for Three for Thursday!
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
For this week's episode, we're helping you explore your relationship with substances. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Delishia Pittman. Dr. Pittman and I discussed how you can tell if your use of substances has become more than recreational, the steps you can take to get help if you think you might be struggling, how some of our cultural practices may be contributing to masking issues with substance abuse, and how to help if you think a friend may be struggling with their substance use.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Pittman
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
For this week's episode, we dive into some of the double standards that exist when discussing women's vs. men's sexuality. For this conversation I am joined by Shamyra Howard, LCSW. Shamyra and I discussed why this double standard exists, how Black women can be more active in exploring their sexuality, her thoughts about friends with benefits, and of course she shared her favorite resources.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
http://sexpositivefamilies.com/
Where to Find Shamyra
https://conquestcounseling.com/
Facebook: @shamyralcsw
Instagram: @sexologistshamyra
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.
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Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week I'm joined by another one of my incredible line sisters to discuss struggles with fertility. Our guest therapist this week is Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Andreka Peat. Dr. Peat and I discussed some of the cultural issues that impact the conversation around Black women and fertility, some of the alternative paths to motherhood her clients have employed, how she helps her clients manage their mental health through these processes, and she shared her favorite resources for anyone who wants to learn more about the topic.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Peat
https://www.womenswellnessatlanta.com/
Facebook: @breathingspaceforwomen
Instagram: @abreathingspaceforwomen
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.
The TBG Merch store is now open for business! Shop therapyforblackgirls.com/shop to grab a new tee or mug!
Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
If you have questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at podcast@
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSW-C is back with us this week to talk all about mindfulness. Shawna and I chatted about the definition of mindfulness, she addressed some of the myths you may have heard about mindfulness, she shared some ways you can begin to incorporate it into your life, and of course she shared her favorite resources.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Check out Shawna's 1st interview on the podcast about the mental health needs of activists.
Where to Find Shawna
https://www.ShawnaMurrayBrowne.com
http://www.kindredwellness.net/
Facebook: @KindredWellness or @ShawnaMurray-BrowneLCSWC
Twitter: @ShawnaMBrowne
Instagram: @HealASista
EVOLVE (Members-Only Online Healing Studio): www.HealASista.com
The #HealASista Project FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheHealASistaProject/
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.
The TBG Merch store is now open for business! Shop therapyforblackgirls.com/shop to grab a new tee or mug!
Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
In today's episode we talk all about the truth about self-care. For this conversation I was joined by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. Maria and I chatted all about what self care actually is, how self care has been commercialized, why it’s so important for us to practice self care as Black women, and of course she shared her favorite resources to help you develop your own self care plan.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast including Maria's!
Download the ThinkUp app and join us for 31 Days of Affirmations!
Where to Find Maria
http://www.
Facebook: @autisminblk
Instagram: @autisminblack
Twitter: @autisminblack
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To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.
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Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode features my conversation with Dr. Kristy Christopher-Holloway, LPC, NCC, DCC, ACS about what life can look like during pregnancy, birth and in the postpartum period.. Dr. Christopher-Holloway and I discussed the growing research around Black women’s experiences giving birth, how the process of giving birth can be traumatic, postpartum depression and how it’s different from the baby blues, how we can be strong advocates for ourselves in medical settings, and of course she shared her favorite resources.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Christopher-Holloway
http://www.
Facebook: @newvisioncounseling
Twitter: @newvisioncc
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.
The TBG Merch store is now open for business! Shop therapyforblackgirls.com/shop to grab a new tee or mug!
Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblack
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Be sure to join me every Thursday at 12 noon ET, on Facebook & Instagram Live for Three for Thursday!
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode features my conversation with Natalie Graves, LCSW, CADC, all about Black women athletes and body image. Natalie and I discussed some of the common concerns Black women athletes face, how Black women’s bodies are seen and critiqued in sports, and we discussed body image issues as it relates to athletes but also to Black women generally.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
http://www.
Where to Find Natalie
Facebook: @nataliethesocialworker
Twitter: @natalie_graves1
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblack
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblack
The TBG Merch store is now open for business! Shop therapyforblackgirls.com/shop to grab a new tee or mug!
Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
If you have questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirl
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblack
Don't forget to grab a t-shirt or a mug to show your love for the podcast at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
Be sure to join me every Thursday at 12 noon ET, on Facebook & Instagram Live for Three for Thursday!
If you have questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirl
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode focuses on what happens when trust has been violated in a relationship and how to repair it. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Tanisha Sapp, LPC, CST, NCC, ACS, MAC, SAP. Dr. Sapp and I discussed the importance of actually verbalizing expectations to our partners, developing a trust bank with your partner, how violations of trust impact intimacy, and she shared some of her favorite resources.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Sapp
Facebook: @anewlevelllc
Instagram: @iamdrtanishasapp
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblack
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblack
The TBG Merch store is now open for business! Shop therapyforblackgirls.com/shop to grab a new tee or mug!
Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
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The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblack
Don't forget to grab a t-shirt or a mug to show your love for the podcast at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
Be sure to join me every Thursday at 12 noon ET, on Facebook & Instagram Live for Three for Thursday!
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode features my conversation with Reinette Arnold, LCSW, MAC, FVIP about taking care of your mental health as a caregiver. Reinetter and I discussed some of the common challenges that come up for caregivers, managing your emotions as a caregiver, how to engage your support system, why self care is so important as a caregiver, and how to engage in clear and effective communication with family and friends related to caregiving.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Reinette
https://www.empowered-
Facebook: @theempowermentagency
Instagram: @empowerment_agency
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblack
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblack
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Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
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The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode features my conversation with Melissa Dumaz, LMFT about creating intentional relationships with our partners. Melissa and I chatted about the best ways to be more intentional in your relationship, how to fight fair, the importance of apologies and how to offer them correctly, and she shared her favorite resources, including her book, The Love Challenge.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Melissa
Facebook: @uhelpyou
Instagram: @uhelpyou
Twitter: @uhelpyou
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblack
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblack
The TBG Merch store is now open for business! Shop therapyforblackgirls.com/shop to grab a new tee or mug!
Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode features my conversation with Dr. Audrey Townsel, a Licensed Psychologist in Memphis, TN and my line sister. :) Dr. Townsel and I chatted about how social media platforms can impact our self esteem, why the comparisons we make between ourselves and others on social media aren’t entirely accurate, and she shared her favorite tips for helping you to have a healthier relationship with social media.
Today's episode is sponsored by Session 59 Guest Therapist, Shena Tubbs of Black Girls Heal. Shena will be launching a 12 week program giving women practical and actionable skills coupled with coaching that you can use in your everyday life while healing and reprogramming negative self beliefs from traumatic wounds. To get more information about the program or to register for the Masterclass, visit therapyforblackgirls.com/bghmasterclass.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Dr. Townsel
Facebook: @calyxpsychologicalservices
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblack
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblack
The TBG Merch store is now open for business! Shop therapyforblackgirls.com/shop to grab a new tee or mug!
Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
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The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's session is a booster session because I just couldn't wait to share my thoughts about the Season 3 premiere of HBO's Insecure and why I think this season will explore one of my favorite topics, boundaries!
If you haven't already, check out Session 14 of the podcast, "What Are Boundaries & Why Do We Need Them?"
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode features my conversation with Shaketa Robinson-Bruce, a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, GA. Shaketa and I chatted about the definition of intergenerational trauma, what this looks like in our community, how it impacts our relationships, how therapy can help to heal from intergenerational trauma, and she shared her favorite books about this topic in case you want to read more.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Shaketa
Facebook: @openarmscounselingcenter
Instagram: @openarmscounseling
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblack
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblack
The TBG Merch store is now open for business! Shop therapyforblackgirls.com/shop to grab a new tee or mug!
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode features my conversation with Jeanae Hopgood, LMFT, a couples & family therapist, clinical sexologist and sexuality educator in the Philadelphia area. Jeanae and I discussed healing after a miscarriage. We chatted about some of the common challenges experienced after a miscarriage, how miscarriages impact partnerships, how to support a loved one who’s had a miscarriage, and of course she shared all her favorite books for you to learn more.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Jeanae
Black Angel Mom Facebook Group
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblack
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblack
The TBG Merch store is now open for business! Shop therapyforblackgirls.com/shop to grab a new tee or mug!
Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET.
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The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today we have an On the Couch episode featuring Tasha & James (Ghost) St. Patrick of the hit show on STARZ, Power. For this episode I was joined by Dr. QuaVandra Perry who is a Licensed Psychologist in Texas. Dr. Perry and I discussed what kinds of concerns might bring Tasha and James to therapy, how she might help them improve their communication, how she might help them work through their grief, and of course she shared all of her favorite resources for couples. This episode does contain spoilers so if you’re not caught up with the new season then you may want to hold off on listening.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
https://www.ourrelationship.com/
Where to Find Dr. Perry
Instagram: @drqperry
Twitter: @drqperry
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblack
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode gives you the rundown on everything you ever wanted to know about ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. For this conversation, I was joined by Dr. Dawn Kamilah Brown, a double-board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist in Texas. Dr. Dawn and I chatted about the symptoms of ADHD, why the diagnosis is often missed, how to know if your child might need to be evaluated, treatment for ADHD, and she clears up some common misconceptions about medication.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
http://www.chadd.org/
Where to Find Dr. Dawn
https://www.drdawnpsychmd.com/
Facebook: @drdawnpsychmd
Instagram: @drdawnpsychmd
Twitter: @drdawnpsychmd
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Maintaining your mental health while working in a less than favorable environment can be tough. Fpr today's episode I chatted with Farah Harris, LCPC who specializes in helping people to be well in the workplace. Farah and I chatted about dealing with microagressions in the workplace, how improving your emotional intelligence and setting boundaries can help you to deal with work stress, how employers can provide perks that actually help their employees, and her thoughts on the myth of work-life balance.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Farah
Facebook: @farahharrislcpc
Instagram: @farahharrislcpc
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This episodes shares strategies that can help anyone who may be struggling with social anxiety disorder.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Some studies suggest that as many as 60% of Black girls experience a sexual assault by the age of 18 so sadly many of us and our loved ones have been touched in some way by childhood sexual abuse. Today, I am joined by Jessica Lang, LMFT. Jessica and I chatted about some of the common concerns that come up for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, what treatment might look like, how to deal if your child comes to you with a report of abuse, and she shared her favorite resources.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Jessica
https://jessicalangtherapy.com/
Twitter: @jlangtherapy
Facebook: @jlangMAPsychology
Instagram: @jessica_lang_lmft
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
You've probably heard about virtual therapy as another way to work with a therapist. Today I wanted to make sure you had all the details you needed to decide whether this might be something that works for you. For this episode I’m joined by Melissa Douglass, LCSW who has an entirely virtual practice in St Louis. Melissa and I discussed some of the differences between traditional and virtual therapy, how you can decide if it’s right for you, how to find a virtual therapist, and she shared all of her favorite apps for mental wellness.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!
Where to Find Melissa
http://www.
Twitter: @goaldrvncounsel
Facebook: @GoalDrivenCounseling
Instagram: @GoalDrivenCounseling
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Unpacking the issues in our community related to skin color and hair texture can be difficult, but it's necessary. Today's episode features my conversation with Dr. Donna Oriowo, LICSW, M.Ed. Dr. Donna and I discussed the definitions of colorism and texturism, ideas about having more effective conversations about these issues, how these issues impact our mental health as Black women, and strategies for working through some of these concerns.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books Dr. Donna mentioned!
Where to Find Dr. Oriowo
Dr. Donna's Sex Talk- Parent Edition Webinar https://mailchi.mp/88703f714b5d/stpe
Twitter: @AnnodRight
Facebook: @AnnodRight
Instagram: @Annodright
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode is an On the Couch Session with Nova Bordelon from the hit OWN show, Queen Sugar. For this episode I am joined by Shena Tubbs. Shena is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate in Houston, TX. She specializes in treating women with intimacy disorders, trauma, and sexually compulsive behaviors or addictions. Shena and I chatted about some of the concerns that might bring Nova to therapy, how the Bordelon family history adds perspective to Nova's concerns, some of the techniques she might use with her in therapy, and she shared some of her favorite resources in case you might have similar concerns.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books Shena mentioned!
Where to Find Shena
http://www.shenathetherapist.com/
http://www.blackgirlsheal.org/
Twitter: @shenatherapy
Facebook: @shenatubbs
Instagram: @shenathetherapist, @_blackgirlsheal
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
For today's episode I am joined by Adrienne Michelle, LMFT. Adrienne is a QPOC therapist specializing in working with youth, adults, families and couples. Adrienne and I chatted about the fears that members of the GLBTQ community may have in reaching out for therapy, tips on how to find a therapist who is affirming, the work that still needs to be done in the Black community to be more affirmative, and some common vocabulary we should all know to create more affirmative spaces and relationships.
Resources Mentioned
Visit our Amazon Store for all the books Adrienne mentioned!
Tiq Milan & Kim Milan TED Talk
Adrienne's Handout- Nosey or Necessary
Where to Find Adrienne
http://
Instagram: @adriennemichelletherapy
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today I am joined by the millennial dating coach Marquita Johnson. Marquita is a licensed professional counselor, a nationally certified counselor, and distance credentialed counselor. Her specialties include women issues, career, dating, divorce, step-families, and grief counseling.
Marquita and I chatted about some of the common challenges Black women have in dating, ideas for where to meet new people, how therapy can help you date better, and dating with a mental health diagnosis.
Resources Mentioned
Dr. Ryeal Simms, The Relationship Scientist
Where to Find Marquita
http://millennialdatingcoach.
Twitter: @datingcoachatl
Instagram: @millennialdatingcoach
Facebook: @millennialdatingcoach
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblack
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today I am joined by Dr. Lexx Brown James. Dr. Lexx is a sex educating licensed marriage and family therapist and the Owner of The institute for Sexuality & Therapy, LLC in St. Louis, MO. She enjoys educating people on building intimacy, getting to pleasure, and training professionals on how to work with sexuality based topics in trauma informed ways.
Dr. Lexx and I discussed how to get in touch with the idea that we deserve pleasure as Black women, common types of sexual disorders, how trauma can impact our ability to enjoy sex, getting rid of sexual shame, and the importance of masturbation.
Resources Mentioned
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists https://www.aasect.
Where to Find Dr. Lexx
Twitter: @lexxsexdoc
Instagram: @lexxsexdoc
Facebook: @lexxsexdoc
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Have you heard about the Black Superwoman Complex? It's the idea that Black women are invincible, indestructible, and can save all the ills of the world in one fell swoop. Our guest for today's episode shares why this is so damaging and exhausting for sisters and why we should do our best to opt out of this story. For this episode I am joined by Licensed Professional Counselor & Nationally Certified Counselor, Spirit. Spirit and I discussed the key characteristics of the Black Superwoman, how this construct was developed, how buying into this narrative impacts our mental health, and strategies for how you can gradually take that cape off.
Today's episode is sponsored by Bright Pink, a national non-profit focused on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancers. To receive your personalized risk management plan, text PREVENT to 59277 or visit therapyforblackgirls.com/
Resources
Is the Strong Black Woman Stereotype Hurting Black Women
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Where to Find Spirit
Join her every Friday for Free Advice Friday on Facebook https://www.facebook.
Twitter: @Talk2Spirit
Instagram: @Talk2Spirit
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode features my conversation with Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Postdoctoral Psychologist, Dr. Natalie Jones. Dr. Jones and I discussed why narcissism is much more than just being selfish, the criteria someone would have to meet to be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, ways to take care of yourself if their is someone with narcissism in your life, and she shared all of her favorite resources.
Resources Mentioned
Will I Ever Be Good Enough? - Dr. Karyl McBride
Why Does He Do That? - Lundy Bancroft
The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis & Treatment
Where to Find Dr. Jones
Dr. Jones' Website
https://www.drnataliejones.com
A Date with Darkness Podcast
https://www.adatewithdarkness.
A Date with Darkness Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/
Twitter: @Dr_NatalieJones
Facebook: @drnataliejones
Instagram: @dr.nataliejones
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode marks the one year anniversary since the podcast debuted and we're in full celebration mode, complete with a soundtrack from none other than Drake. Drake's most recent release is not just a feel good song, it also made me stop to think about our need for niceness and why we get so invested in it. In this episode I discussed how the need for niceness develops, how you can tell if it's showing up in your life, and tips for managing.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Today's episode features my conversation with Dr. Cindy Graham, Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Cindy and I discussed some of the research surrounding the cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), what parents should be on the lookout for in terms of symptoms, strategies used to help children and adults with ASD, and her thoughts about the depiction of ACD in pop culture.
Resources Mentioned
Autism Society of America http://www.autism-society.org/
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Dr. Tony Atwood
Parenting the Strong Willed Child by Dr. Rex Forehand
SOS Help for Parents by Lynn Clark
Where to Find Dr. Cindy
https://www.brighterhopewellness.com/
https://www.brighterpodcast.com
Twitter: @brighterhopewc
Facebook: @brighterhopewc
Instagram: @brighterhopewc
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Recently I've observed several conversations related to sisters not feeling like they're where they want to be in their lives. So in today's episode I'm offering 3 questions for anyone who thought their life would look much differently than it currently does.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Patrice N. Douglas, LMFT. Patrice and I discussed where the stereotype of the angry black woman came from, how you can tell if you have an issue with anger, strategies for using anger productively, and how you can get better at talking about your emotions before you become angry.
Resources Mentioned
What's Good About Anger- http://www.whatsgoodaboutanger.com/
National Anger Management Association- http://namass.org/
Where to Find Patrice
Twitter: @patricendouglas
Facebook: @PatriceNDouglas
Instagram: @ThePatriceNicole
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Dr. Marian Higgins, Licensed Professional Counselor & Career Counselor. Dr. Higgins and I discussed how you can find a career that’s a good fit for you, managing stress and microagressions in the workplace, some of the common mistakes you may be making in your career, and she shared all of her favorite career resources.
Resources Mentioned
Let Your Life Speak- Parker Palmer
Ask for It- Linda Babcock & Sara Laschever
Where to Find Dr. Higgins
Twiiter: @marianspeaks
Today's episode is brought to you through a partnership with Med-IQ, an accredited medical education company that provides an exceptional educational experience for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to raise awareness about depression. This partnership was made possible by a grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. and Lundbeck. Please help us in our efforts to share more information about depression by completing the brief survey about depression at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/MedIQ. After completion, you can be entered to win 1 of 10 $100 VISA gift cards by emailing surveydepression.com
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Parent Coach, Mercedes Samudio. Mercedes and I did a deep dive into the Psychology behind Black Panther. We discussed the importance of representation and how that impacts our mental health, the messages we received about Black womanhood, the strong attachment we all have seemed to develop to the characters, and why so many of us have had to see it over and over again.
Resources Mentioned
The Psychology of Character Bonding
Why On-Screen Representation Really Matters
The Reality of Our Relationships with Imaginary Characters
Where to Find Mercedes
https://www.shameproofparenting.com
Facebook: @ShameProofParenting
Twitter: @Parentskillz
Instagram: @ShameProofParenting
Check out the last time Mercedes was on the podcast discussing Shame Proof Parenting https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/session9
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Shawna Murray-Browne. Shawna and I discussed some of the unique mental health concerns related to activism and advocacy, the importance of self care and boundaries for activists, and her work with other therapists to create spaces that are anti-racist and liberation focused.
Resources Mentioned
Emotional Emancipation Circles http://www.communityhealingnet.org/emotional-emancipation-circles/
Self-Care Tool Kit: http://www.communityhealingnet.org/resources/
EVOLVE (Members-Only Online Healing Studio): www.HealASista.com
Healing BMore Activists: www.HealingBmoreActivists.eventbrite.com
The #HealASista Project FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheHealASistaProject/
Black Lives Matter Meditations: http://drcandicenicole.com/2016/07/black-lives-matter-meditation/
Headspace App: https://www.headspace.com
Where to Find Shawna
https://www.ShawnaMurrayBrowne.com
Facebook: @KindredWellness
Twitter: @ShawnaMBrowne
Instagram: @HealASista
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Gena Golden. Gena and I discussed some of the common misconceptions about hypnotherapy, what kinds of concerns it’s useful for, and she shares the details about what actually happens in a hypnotherapy session.
Resources Mentioned
American Psychological Association article on Hypnosis Http://www.apa.org/topics/hypnosis
Brain Biology of Hypnosis and hypnotizability (Dr David Spiegel- Psychiatry Professor at Stanford
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vTv88HuGOg&sns=em
What to expect for your first hypnotherapy session
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_RCUr1RHd4&sns=em
23 Questions to ask a Hypnotherapist
https://www.innercoachhypnotherapy.com/questionsyoushouldask
Where to Find Gena
https://www.innercoachhypnotherapy.com
Facebook: @innercoachATL
Gena's Coaching for Test Anxiety
https://www.innercoachhypnotherapy.com/test-anxiety-coaching
Gena's Therapy group on slaying the inner critic and embracing your inner coach for success
https://www.innercoachhypnotherapy.com/coaching
Gena's Self guided & Customized hypnosis CD’s
https://www.innercoachhypnotherapy.com/guidedselfhypnosis
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Bianca Hughes, Associate Professional Counselor. Bianca and I discussed what perfectionism is, where it comes from, and tips and strategies you can use to create more realistic expectations and feel more comfortable being your authentic self.
Resources Mentioned
Boundaries- Townsend & Cloud
The Gifts of Imperfection- Brown
Daring Greatly- Brown
Experiencing Father's Embrace- Frost
Without Bruises- Simmons
Brene Brown Ted Talks
Where to Find Bianca
Twitter: @AuthenticallyBU
Facebook: @AuthenticallyBU
Instagram: @AuthenticallyBeYou
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Alece Chanel Coleman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Alece and I discussed some of the unique mental health challenges Black moms face, the importance of having someone to advocate for you in the postpartum period, how to deal with mommy guilt, putting an end to mommy wars, and strategies for managing your mental health while raising children.
Resources Mentioned
Own Your Glow- Latham Thomas
Where to Find Alece
Instagram: @motherhoodinmotion
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Crystal Joseph, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, & Board-Certified Case Manager. Crystal and I discussed what race-related stressors look like, stages of Wokeness, and how she works with her clients to manage some of these stressors including her use of music and pop culture.
Resources Mentioned
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome- Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary
Where to Find Crystal
Get Crystal's book
Facebook: @psycyourmind
Instagram: @thereal_psycyourmind
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Seida Hood, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Seida and I discussed what DBT is, who can benefit from it, and how you can find a DBT group that might work for you.
Resources Mentioned
Don't Let Emotions Run Your Life-Spradlin
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook- McKay, Wood, & Brantley
Dr. Marsha Linehan on YouTube
Where to Find Seida
Facebook: @ftheartcounseling
Instagram: @seidafthc
Twitter: @seidafthc
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
Have you ever wondered if you need to break up with your therapist? In today's episode I share 3 ways to tell if it may be time to move on. I also answered an On the Porch Question from a listener looking for her first significant relationship.
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In today's episode I discussed misconceptions about self-worth and the importance of self-compassion. I also answered an On the Porch Question about being too "nice."
Resources Mentioned
Viola Davis on the 2018 Golden Globes Red Carpet
Why We Should Stop Chasing Self-Esteem and Start Developing Self-Compassion.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Dr. Alicia Little Hodge, Registered Psychology Associate. Dr. Hodge and I chatted about how we can recognize signs of anxiety, where they come from and what we can do about it.
Resources Mentioned
The Worry Trick- Carbonell
Guided meditation scripts on YouTube
Headspace app
Relax Melodies app
Nature sounds app
Where to Find Dr. Hodge
Instagram: @helpmehodge
Twitter: @helpmehodge
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In the last episode of 2017, I share 10 Ways to Optimize Your Mental Health to give you something to reflect on as you are setting your goals and intentions for the new year.
Also, if you're looking for a new podcast to add to your playlist, you have to check out Dreams in Drive!
Resources
I've Picked My Word of the Year, Now What?
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This week's episode features Dr. Ayanna Abrams, Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Abrams and I chatted all about couples counseling! She shared how she works with couples using EFT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, gave some insight about how the fights we have with our partners are typically not at all about the thing we're fighting about, and shared what it might look like if she worked with some of your favorite TV couples.
Resources Mentioned
Hold Me Tight- Johnson
Love Sense- Johnson
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work- Gottman
The Five Love Languages- Chapman
To find an EFT Couples Therapist- iceeft.com
Where to Find Dr. Abrams
Facebook: @AscensionBehavioralHealth
Instagram: @dr_ayanna_a
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Nedra Glover Tawwab, LCSW. Nedra and I chatted about the definition of codependency, how to know if the definition fits you, how someone becomes codependent, and strategies you can use to become less codependent.
Resources Mentioned
Codependent No More- Melody Beattie
Boundaries Where You End and I Begin- Anne Katherine
Attached- Levine & Heller
Where to Find Nedra
kaleidoscopecounselingpllc.com
Get the Empowered Planner
Facebook: @Kaleidoscope-Counseling
Twitter: @KaleidoscopeCLT
Instagram: @Kaleidoscopecounseling
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Lisa R. Savage, LCSW. Lisa and I chatted about why Black women often engage in emotional eating, how it's connected to trauma, and strategies you can use if emotional eating is something you struggle with.
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Resources Mentioned
When Food is Love- Geneen Roth
Breaking Free from Emotional Eating- Geneen Roth
It's Not What You're Eating, It's What's Eating You- Janet Greeson, Ph.D.
The Body Keeps the Score- Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Adverse Childhood Experiences Survey
How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime- TEDMED talk by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Where to Find Ms. Savage
thecenterforchilddevelopment.com
delawarecenterforcounselingandwellness.com
Facebook: @CCDNewark
Sign Up for the University of Private Practice
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The holidays are upon us and this likely means different things for all of us. Some of us have positive associations with the holiday season and some of our associations are not so positive. In today's episode I discussed the Holiday Blues, factors that contribute to it, and how Holiday Blues is different from Major Depression. I also shared 6 tips to help you steady yourself for the holiday season.
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Resources
Beat the Holiday Blues- UC Davis Health
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In today's episode I answer a couple of questions sent in by listeners. Topics discussed include growing up without a dad, having a partner who might be immature, and getting what you need in a relationship.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Dr. Ajita Robinson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Robinson and I chatted about how therapy can be helpful in working through grief, how we can have grief reactions to lots of different changes in our lives, and why the stages of grief you may have learned about may not be the best way to help you conceptualize grief.
Resources Mentioned
The Gifts of Grief (Tappouni)
Out of the darkness (Amato)
The Four Tasks of Mourning (Worden)
Where to Find Dr. Robinson
Facebook: @Friendsintransition
Twitter: @FIT_Counseling
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
Every October we observe National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In honor of this, today's episode focuses on red flags that may present themselves in new relationships that we should be paying attention to that may alert us that someone may be abusive. I also discussed the 6 different types of abuse that perpetrators engage in and provide feedback to a listener struggling with a possessive ex.
Resources Mentioned
Red Flags to Consider When Beginning a New Relationship
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This week's episode features Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Courtney Watson. Courtney and I discussed how respectability politics impacts Black women's and femmes' sexuality, how you can reclaim your sexual freedom, and discussed ways you can find like- minded individuals to affirm your sexuality.
Resources Mentioned
You Can't Keep a Good Woman Down (Walker)
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists aasect.org
Where to Find Courtney
Facebook: @doorwaytherapeutics
Instagram: @doorwaytherapeutics
Pinterest: @doorwaytherapy
To receive Courtney's 21 Days of Affirmations to Boost Your Sexual Self Confidence, text "Sexual Confidence" to 44222
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This week's episode features Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marline Francois Madden. Marline and I chatted about the myth that Black women can't get along, how to combat feelings of jealous and avoid falling into the comparison trap, and what sisterhood looks like in practice.
Resources Mentioned
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (Maxwell)
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth (Maxwell)
The 5 Levels of Leadership (Maxwell)
How Great Women Lead (St. John)
Black Girl Bosses Podcast
Where to Find Marline
Pre-order Marline's Therapist Planner
Find out about Marline's next Therapist Mixer at thetherapistmixer.com
Twitter: @marlinefrancois
Facebook: @farmoreprecious
Instagram: @marlinefrancois
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This week we witnessed yet another senseless and horrific terrorist attack in our country in Las Vegas. These violent occurrences happen way too often and absolutely have an impact on our mental health. In this episode, I share ways to manage your emotions in the wake of Las Vegas.
Resources Mentioned
Crisis Stabiliazation Sessions for Children in Las Vegas
Mandalay Bay Call for Trauma Therapists
Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
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In honor of September being National Suicide Prevention Month, I discussed the warning signs and risk factors that may help you assess whether a friend is suicidal and also addressed the top 5 myths I hear about suicide.
Resources Mentioned
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Why Are So Many Black Kids Dying by Suicide?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line Text "HOME" to 741741
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In this week's episode I chatted with Kelli Davis, Licensed Professional Counselor in Memphis, TN about EMDR, which is a treatment method designed to help people work through trauma. Kelli and I discussed what EMDR is, how she uses it with her clients, what concerns it is useful for, and how it differs from traditional talk therapy.
Where to Find Kelli
Resources Mentioned
EMDR International Association
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In this week's episode I share my thoughts about the Season 2 Finale of HBO's Insecure. I discuss four different areas covered in the finale that might lead us to reflect and think about our own lives including. I discussed what it meant for Molly to return to therapy, how Molly & Issa's friendship may offer strategies for our own, the lies we tell ourselves about closure, and how that flash forward sequence was a breathing representation of what I discussed in Session 16 of the podcast.
Resources Mentioned
Two Tools to Stop Shoulding on Yourself
Why It's Important to Show Black Female Friendships on Television
For Young Black Women Insecure Feels Hella Good Right Now
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode features Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Teen Expert, Jaynay Johnson. Jaynay and I chatted about some of the common struggles Black teenage girls struggle with today, how pop culture and social media influences her work with them, and shares tips and strategies to help you better understand and communicate with the teen in your life.
Resources Mentioned
Jaynay's Handout:
Exploring reasons your teen doesn't listen & how to end that for good
Where to Find Jaynay
Twitter: @dearteenself_
Facebook: @teentalktherapy
Instagram: @teentalktherapy
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The Therapy for Black GirlsTM Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
In this week's highly requested episode, I discussed the Imposter Syndrome, 5 different subtypes, and strategies for dealing with it.
Resources
The Imposter Phenomenon: Overcoming the Fear that Haunts Your Success
The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women
The 5 Types of Imposter Syndrome & How to Beat Them
My thoughts and prayers are with our friends in Houston in the middle of this devastating storm. Follow this link to support local agencies in the Houston area.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
After the harrowing events in Charlottesville, VA this past weekend and the cumulative amount of racial stress and trauma that has occurred in our community, it felt important to discuss how racism impacts our mental health and ways you can continue to take care of yourself.
Resources
Surviving & Resisting Hate: A Toolkit for People of Color
4 Self-Care Tips for People of Color After Charlottesville
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode is an On the Couch Episode all about Monica from the hit movie Love & Basketball. My special guest therapist is Dr. Kensa Gunter, Licensed Clnical & Sport Psychologist. We discussed the importance of managing emotions in tough situations, handling difficult transitions, and the importance of tending to our mental health before a crisis occurs.
Resources Mentioned
The School of Greatness podcast
Where to Find Dr. Gunter
Twitter: @drkensa
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
By request, in today's episode I share information about some of the self-destructive and unhealthy ways we cope when our emotions feel too difficult to deal with. I also share 7 Tools for Managing Overwhelming Emotions by Katie Brooks, LCSW and answer your listener questions.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, make sure to check out the new & improved directory at therapyforblackgirls.com/directory
To join the Therapy for Black Girls Thrive Tribe therapyforblackgirls.com/tribe
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You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
In today's session I am joined by guest therapist, Dr. Shena Young, a Body Inclusive Clinical Psychologist, in California. We discussed terminology relevant to sexual assault, misunderstanding about consent, historical implications that shape reporting and treating sexual assaults, and the need for culturally specific and trauma-informed practices.
Where to Find Dr. Young
http://www.embodiedtruthhealing.com
Instagram: @embodiedtruthhealing
Resources
Overcoming trauma through yoga
RAINN: Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization; website provides information about sexual assault, safety & prevention, what to do after being assaulted, provides resources and operates the national sexual assault hotline. https://www.rainn.org/
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE
Establishing a relationship with an individual therapist is an encouraged and supported option; if personal resources don't allow that community agencies/centers often offer free to low fee services to survivors including individual/group counseling, advocacy/accompaniment to appointments/ER, legal consultation depending on the center; survivors can find a directory of centers here https://centers.rainn.org/
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
This is a booster session! Sometimes after a client has finished working with us in therapy, they may schedule periodic sessions to problem solve around a particular issue or to get a little extra reinforcement around a certain topic. We call these booster sessions. I'll be using our booster sessions to chat with you about things that just can't wait until the next full episode.
In today's booster session I'm chatting all about Sex with the Ex and this was inspired by the season premiere of HBO's Insecure starring the amazing Issa Rae. This episode does contain spoilers so if you haven't watched it yet, you probably want to wait.
I'd love to hear your thoughts about the season premiere and about this booster session. You can find me on Twitter (@therapy4bgirls) and on Facebook & Instagram (@therapyforblackgirls). Make sure to use the hashtag #TBGinSession to join the conversation.
To catch up on previous episodes of the podcast and to get more resources, head on over to therapyforblackgirls.com.
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
On today's episode, I chatted with special guest therapist, Dr. Judi-Lee Webb, a licensed Pscyhologist in Atlanta, GA all about eating disorders. We discussed the misconception that Black women don't struggle with eating disorders, discussed symptoms of eating disorders, and how you can have a healthier relationship with food.
Where to Find Dr. Webb
Resources Mentioned
Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat- Stephanie Covington Armstrong
To join the Therapy for Black Girls Thrive Tribe therapyforblackgirls.com/tribe
To find a therapist in your area, visit therapyforblackgirls.com/directory
For more information and resources, visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com.
To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #TBGinSession.
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
If you have questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
On today's episode, I share my musings on 4:44, discuss the top 3 reasons you're having trouble letting go of your ex, and answer a listener question.
To join the Therapy for Black Girls Thrive Tribe therapyforblackgirls.com/tribe
For more information and resources, visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com.
To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #TBGinSession.
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
If you have questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
On today's episode, I chatted with guest therapist Kiaundra Jackson, LMFT all about healthy relationships. We discussed how we can have healthy relationships even if we've never seen that modeled for us, the importance of truly listening to our partners, and the key elements of effective communication.
Resources Mentioned
The Do's and Don'ts of Effective Communication
The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman
The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by Gottman & Silver
Where to find Kiaundra
To join the Therapy for Black Girls Thrive Tribe therapyforblackgirls.com/tribe
For more information and resources, visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com.
To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #TBGinSession.
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
If you have questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
If you're interested in working with Dr. Joy as a therapist, you can find out more about the services offered here:
1. If you're in Georgia and would like to schedule an individual therapy session therapyforblackgirls.com/schedule
2. If you're in the Atlanta area and would like to join Dr. Joy's therapy group therapyforblackgirls.com/shift
3. To schedule a Jump Start Session to map out your road to success for your 1st year of college therapyforblackgirls.com/startstrong
4. To schedule a Breakup Support Session therapyforblackgirls.com/breakups
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
You probably often hear people say that we need healthy boundaries, but do you know what that means? In today's episode we define boundaries, discuss why they are important, and discuss 10 ways that we can build and preserve better boundaries.
Resources
10 Ways to Build and Preserve Better Boundaries
Boundaries by Townsend & Cloud
If you're interested in working with Dr. Joy as a therapist, you can find out more about the services offered here:
1. If you're in Georgia and would like to schedule an individual therapy session therapyforblackgirls.com/schedule
2. If you're in the Atlanta area and would like to join Dr. Joy's therapy group therapyforblackgirls.com/shift
3. To schedule a Jump Start Session to map out your road to success for your 1st year of college therapyforblackgirls.com/startstrong
4. To schedule a Breakup Support Session therapyforblackgirls.com/breakups
For more information and resources, visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com.
To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #TBGinSession
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
If you have questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
In this week's episode we are joined by Renelle E. Nelson, LMFT, CST to discuss how a couple can recover from an affair. We discussed the 7 types of affairs, the hard work involved in recovering from an affair, and why it's important to talk about attractions to other people even before an affair happens.
Where to Find Renelle
Resources Mentioned
infidelityrecoveryinstitute.com
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Find more information and resources at therapyforblackgirls.com
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode is an On the Couch Episode all about Molly from HBO's hit show, Insecure. My special guest therapist is Esther Boykin, LMFT from Group Therapy Associates in Washington, DC. We discussed the reluctance that Black women sometimes have to beginning therapy, dating dilemmas that often drive one's desire to begin therapy, and how to ask for the difficult feedback you may need to hear to help you truly have an honest assessment of yourself.
Resources Mentioned
The Gifts of Imperfection by Dr. Brene Brown
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
55 Gentle Ways to Take Care of Yourself
Where to Find Esther
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Find more information and resources at therapyforblackgirls.com
If you have questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode is an On the Couch Episode all about Olivia Pope from the hit show Scandal. My special guest therapist is Leslie Garcia, LCSW, who has a private practice called Counseling Space in Forest Hills, New York. We discussed the multitude of traumas Olivia has experienced and what it might look like to help her work through trauma. We discussed Olivia's tendency to cope with red wine, and how her relationship with Fitz is very similar to the relationship she has with her father.
Resources Mentioned
The Gifts of Imperfection by Dr. Brene Brown
Mind Over Mood by Drs. Dennis Greenberger & Christine Padesky
Where to Find Leslie
To sign up for a therapy group in Atlanta, visit therapyforblackgirls.com/shift
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Find more information and resources at therapyforblackgirls.com
If you have questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
We are wrapping up our celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month with an episode that focuses on our relationship with our self. How do you show up in your own life? I discuss self esteem and confidence, how they are damaged, and how they can be improved.
If you are in the Atlanta area and interested in signing up for The Shift Sessions, the therapy groups in my practice, visit therapyforblackgirls.com/shift for more information and to put your name on the list.
For more information and resources, visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com.
To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #TBGinSession
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
If you have questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of this, all of the podcasts this month will focus on relationships! This week’s episode focuses on the relationships with our children and parenting. Our special guest therapist for this episode is Mercedes Samudio, LCSW, a parent coach, speaker, and bestselling author of Shame-Proof Parenting. We discussed her ideas about how shame often impacts the way we parent, how we can change the culture around parenting to be more supportive, and strategies for shame-proofing your relationship with your child.
Where to Find Mercedes
Mercedes' Website shameproofparenting.com
Get the Book! Shame-Proof Parenting
Resources Mentioned
Dr. Asadah Kirkland's Work Beating Black Kids
Dr. Stacey Patton's Work Spare the Kids
The Conscious Parent- book by Dr. Shefali Tsabary
For more information and resources, visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com
To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #TBGinSession
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
If you have questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of this, all of the podcasts this month will focus on Relationships! This week's episode focuses on romantic relationships. I discuss the top 7 reasons why you're not getting what you need and want in relationships:
1. You're afraid to ask for it.
2. You're being passive in the process.
3. You're too busy listening to others or comparing yourself to others.
4. You've convinced yourself you don't need or want love.
5. You're not clear about what you need and want.
6. You're not being flexible.
7. You haven't healed from past hurts.
For more information and resources, visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com
To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #TBGinSession. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
If you have questions or inquiries, email us podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of this, all of the podcasts this month will focus on relationships! This week's episode focuses on the mother-daughter relationship and some of the factors that lead to it being strained. Our special guest therapist for this episode is Dr. Pamela Thompson, a licensed Psychologist and Life Coach, and the author of Surviving Mama. We discussed some of the cultural pieces that may lead to strained mother-daughter relationships, how to manage these relationships, and when it may be time to put some distance between yourself and mama.
Where to Find Dr. Thompson
Dr. Thompson's Website
Surviving Mama Website
Dr. Thompson's Groups
Be on the lookout for her podcast, Intentionally Free
Be on the lookout for her new book, Surviving Church
Resources Mentioned
Surviving Mama by Dr. Pamela Thompson
Boundaries by Townsend & Cloud
The Mom Factor by Townsend & Cloud
For more information and resources, visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com
To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #TBGinSession
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
If you have questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of this, all of the podcasts thus month will focus on Relationships! This week's episode focuses on friendships. The benefits of healthy friendships, how to find new friends, how to recognize an unhealthy friendship, and how to end a toxic friendship.
Resources Mentioned
11 Surprising Things Good Friendships Do For You
Twitter Chats #citeasista #hermovement #blkcreatives
To find podcasts by hosts of color #podsincolor podcastsincolor.com
For more information and resources, visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com
To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #TBGinSession.
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
If you have questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode is an On the Couch Episode all about Joan Carol Clayton from the syndicated show, Girlfriends. My special guest therapist is Jihan Madyun, LICSW, from The Fulfillment Project in Washington, DC. We discussed the expectations we have for our lives as women and how these can sometimes be unrealistic, the use of art in therapy, showing grace and compassion for ourselves, dealing with FOMO in relationships, and the pressure we have to have our lives look a certain way by the age of 30.
Resources Mentioned
The Gifts of Imperfection by Dr. Brene Brown
Rising Strong by Dr. Brene Brown
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
Watch Girlfriends episodes here
Where to Find Jihan
The hashtag for the podcast is #tbginsession. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Find more information and resources at therapyforblackgirls.com
If you have questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode focuses on recognizing the symptoms of depression and exploring reasons why Black women may sometimes have difficulty recognizing these symptoms.
Read about the symptoms of depression here.
Think you might be depressed? Take this quiz!
The hashtag for the podcast is #tbginsession. You can find us on Twitter @therapy4bgirls. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook. For more information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com
Questions or inquiries? Please email podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode is an On the Couch episode all about Mary Jane Paul from BET’s Being Mary Jane. I chat with Shivonne Odom of Akoma Counseling Concepts about some of the issues Mary Jane struggles with and how this is similar to those of some of her clients. We discuss boundary setting, grief, self sabotage in relationships, and healthy vs. unhealthy coping strategies.
Resources Mentioned:
Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely by Lysa TerKeurst
Shivonne’s Blog Post about Being Mary Jane
Dr. Joy’s Blog Post about Being Mary Jane
Where you can find Shivonne:
The hashtag for the podcast is #tbginsession. You can find us on Twitter @therapy4bgirls. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you have questions or inquiries for Dr. Joy, email them to podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com
For more information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com.
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode focuses on helping you to find a therapist. There are 5 questions you should consider when looking for a therapist, find them here therapyforblackgirls.com/choosing-a-therapist/
Resources Mentioned: Open Path Collective - openpathcollective.org
Other options for finding a therapist:
Community Mental Health Clinics
College/University Training Clinics
Therapy Groups in your city
The hashtag for the podcast is #tbginsession. You can find us on Twitter @therapy4bgirls. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram @therapyforblackgirls.
For more information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
This week's episode is an Introduction to the podcast. I explain the segments you can expect to see including:
No Copay Needed: Practical tips and strategies to help improve your mental health
On the Porch with Dr. Joy: I answer your questions about therapy, mental health, and just about anything else.
On the Couch Episodes: Some of the episodes will be dedicated to pulling the curtain back on therapy and helping you to get a better understanding of what happens in therapy and how it might be useful in your life. I will be chatting with some very special guest therapists who will shed light on what it looks like to be in therapy with them. Some episodes will even feature us talking about what it would look like for some of your favorite Black female characters to be in therapy.
The hashtag for the podcast is #tbginsession You can find us on Twitter @therapy4bgirls You can find us on Facebook and Instagram @therapyforblackgirls
For more information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com
