Therapy For Black Girls
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Dr. Joy Harden Bradford on mental wellness for Black women.
Episodes
- Session 462: Going No Contact
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Natalie Jones about the concept of going "no contact" with individuals who may be causing harm. The discussion explores the complexities of this decision, particularly within family and communi…
- Session 461: New-Age Black Rom-Coms
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls explores new-age Black rom-coms like ‘The Drama’ and ‘You, Me, and Tuscany.’ It discusses their portrayal of modern love and relationships, and also includes a pop culture che…
- TBG University: My Dream Job as a Filmaker
This episode of TBG University features a discussion between council member Mikayla Weary and filmmaker Taylor Hosking. They explore the realities of building a creative career in documentary film, finding one's voice as a filmmaker, and n…
- Session 460: Self-Worth, Reinvention, & Realness
In this episode, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford discusses the journey of getting back to yourself, focusing on self-worth, reinvention, and personal authenticity. The episode addresses questions submitted by community members regarding reclaiming…
- Session 459: The Postpartum Conversation You Need to Hear
This episode features Dr. Sharon Malone discussing Black maternal health, including medical bias, cardiovascular risks like preeclampsia, and the importance of self-advocacy. The conversation also covers why many maternal deaths occur afte…
- Session 458: Hair, Identity & Choice
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls features Dr. Joy Harden Bradford and Ellice Ellis discussing the relationship between hair, identity, and personal choice for Black women. They explore societal perceptions and the significance of ha…
- Session 457: Exploring Sober Curiosity
This episode explores sober curiosity, discussing what it means to invite more sober moments into everyday life. It also covers practical ways to step into sober curiosity and build a sustainable lifestyle.
- TBG University: Spring Break Edition
This episode features a discussion with Advisory Council members about Spring Break experiences, including Black Spring Break Houston, financial considerations, social media aesthetics, and mental health resets. The conversation covers dif…
- Session 456: The Realities of High Functioning Depression
This episode explores high-functioning depression and how it can manifest differently from common perceptions of depression. Dr. Judith Joseph discusses how it can be hidden behind competence and accomplishment, particularly for Black wome…
- Session 455: TBG Rewind, Black Women Navigating the Glass Cliff
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls, featuring Dr. Yasmene Mumby, discusses the "glass cliff" phenomenon, where Black women are elevated to leadership during crises. The conversation explores navigating high-pressure environments, work…
- Session 454: Black Single Mothers
This episode features author and cultural critic Jamilah Lemieux discussing her book "Black. Single. Mother." with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. The conversation explores the realities of single motherhood for Black women, addressing stereotype…
- Session 453: What Speech-Language Pathologists Actually Do?
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls explores the role of speech-language pathologists, specifically with Dr. Dawn Ellis. The conversation covers language development, identity, and the intersection of communication with mental health f…
- Session 452: Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? Romance, Identity & Online Culture
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls discusses romance, identity, and online culture. It delves into dating in the digital age and how women are redefining partnership, inspired by the article "Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?."
- Session 451: Student Loan Forgiveness & Reclassifying Degrees
This episode discusses student loan forgiveness and reclassifying degrees. Dr. Sonia Lewis, The Student Loan Doctor, joins to clarify current information regarding student loans, repayment, and forgiveness programs.
- Session 450: Reproductive Psychiatry
This episode discusses reproductive psychiatry with Dr. MiMi Sanders, focusing on mental health during reproductive transitions like pregnancy and postpartum. It also covers advocating for mental health care and addresses myths about medic…
- Session 449: Environmental Racism & Toxic Products Explained
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls features Dr. Tamarra James-Todd, an epidemiologist, discussing environmental racism and the presence of toxic chemicals in products marketed to Black women. She explains how these exposures contribut…
- Session 448: Who Are You, For Real?
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls focuses on identity as part of the January Jumpstart series. Nina Westbrook, LMFT, and Oludara Adeeyo, LCSW, discuss the question "Who am I?" and the search for answers.
- Session 447: Getting Through Friendship Breakups
This episode explores the difficulties of friendship breakups. It covers why these partings are hard, what kind of support can help, and how to recognize when a friendship has run its course.
- Session 446: Should I Go Back to School? Rethinking the Grad School Urge
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls discusses Black women and higher education, focusing on the "grad school urge" and credential collecting. It explores the emotional, cultural, and political forces influencing the pursuit of advanced…
- Session 445: Eliminating Your Digital Footprint
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls focuses on eliminating your digital footprint. Attorney Camille Stewart Gloster discusses how to protect data and identity in digital spaces.
- Session 444: End-of-Year Wisdom from Devi Brown & Dora Kamau
This episode of Therapy for Black Girls features Devi Brown and Dora Kamau, sharing end-of-year wisdom and reflections. The episode aims to help listeners transition into the new year with ease and a renewed sense of possibility.
- Session 443: What Do the Lonely Do At Christmas?
This episode explores the heightened feelings of loneliness that can occur during the holiday season. It discusses various reasons for experiencing loneliness and provides guidance on self-care during this emotionally challenging time of y…
- Session 442: Healing, Grief, & Community After Netflix’s 'The Perfect Neighbor'
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls discusses healing, grief, and community after racial violence. It centers on Ajike 'AJ' Owens' story, as featured in Netflix's 'The Perfect Neighbor,' and includes insights from Pamela Dias and Takem…
- TBGU: Reclaiming Autonomy with Kiana Ledé
Kiana Ledé discusses her journey with bipolar disorder and how she navigates her diagnosis. She also talks about her deluxe album, "Cut the Ties," and its themes of self-love, closure, and transformation.
- Session 441: What the Stars Said in 2025 and Looking to 2026 With Mecca Woods
This episode features astrologer Mecca Woods. She discusses astrological insights from 2025 and what to expect in 2026, covering transits, retrogrades, and planetary shifts.
- SESSION 440: Producer’s Chat: Reflections, Rest & the Last Stretch of 2025
This episode features the producers of the "Therapy For Black Girls" podcast. They reflect on 2025, including lessons learned and balancing rest during the holiday season as the year concludes.
- Session 439: ICYMI - Steadying Yourself for the Holidays
This episode from the Therapy For Black Girls podcast revisits a conversation about navigating the holidays. It addresses the holiday blues, their causes, and how to distinguish them from major depression, offering practical tips for manag…
- Session 438: Black Memory Work & Healing
This episode explores black memory work and how technology influences memory creation, storage, and ownership. Dr. Tonia Sutherland discusses her research on the uniqueness of Black memory work and the impact of technology, history, and da…
- Session 437: Cookies, Healing, & Legacy with Sarah and Rev. Shawn Amos
Sarah and Rev. Shawn Amos join Dr. Joy Harden Bradford to discuss their sibling bond, shared history, healing, creativity, and family legacy. This episode explores how siblings can provide support and challenges throughout life experiences.
- Session 436: The Sibling Sit-Down w/ Skylar Marshai & Sunlyn Chiraya
This episode features Skylar Marshai and Sunlyn Chiraya discussing their sisterhood. They explore the evolution of their relationship, how they resolve conflict, and what it means to grow together.
- Session 435: Breaking Down Sibling Dynamics
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls explores sibling dynamics and relationships. It discusses how siblings fall into familiar roles and how to strengthen bonds.
- Session 434: Ask Dr. Joy - The Sibling Sit Down
In this episode, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford introduces "The Sibling Sit Down" mini-series, focusing on sibling relationships. She addresses listener questions on topics such as navigating grief, building healthy bonds in blended families, and…
- Session 433: Erykah Badu x Jill Scott- 25 Years of Mama’s Gun & Who Is Jill Scott?
This episode commemorates the 25th anniversary of Erykah Badu’s Mama’s Gun and Jill Scott’s Who Is Jill Scott? The discussion centers on the albums' impact on Black womanhood, love, sensuality, and self-discovery,discovery, as well as thei…
- BONUS: How Traveling Alone Can Spark Self-Discovery
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls discusses how solo travel can lead to self-discovery. It explores the benefits of traveling alone, such as relying on instincts, making independent decisions, and gaining clarity in new environments.
- Session 432: The Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
This episode explores Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their long-term effects on health. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris discusses the science behind ACEs and their implications for public health policy.
- TBGU: Meet the TBG U Advisory Council
This episode introduces the inaugural TBGU Advisory Council. Jya, Fatima, and Mikayla discuss their excitement, passions, and hopes for meaningful conversations within TBGU.
- BONUS: Navigating Friendship Dynamics on Group Trips
This episode discusses how group travel can impact friendships. It explores navigating various dynamics, including money, boundaries, and expectations, to foster stronger communication and bonds among friends.
- Session 431: Understanding Personality Disorders
This episode features psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks discussing personality disorders. She explains what they are, how they differ from other mental health conditions, and common misconceptions. The conversation also covers their impact on…
- BONUS: Reclaiming Joy Through Solo Travel
In this episode, Dr. Joy explores how solo travel can be a radical act of self-care and joy for Black women. She shares how travel can help reclaim joy and emphasizes that rest is a right, not something to be earned.
- Session 430: Re-Living Single with Erika Alexander & Kim Coles
Erika Alexander and Kim Coles, stars of "Living Single" and co-hosts of the "Re-Living Single" podcast, discuss their careers, challenges in the entertainment industry as Black women, and mental health. They explore their characters' impac…
- Session 429: The Double Tax
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford and Anna Gifty discuss "The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid." They explore the systemic forces that undervalue women of color and economic inequality.
- Session 428 ICYMI: Increasing Sexual Confidence
This episode of Therapy For Black Girls, featuring Dr. Pia Goff, explores increasing sexual confidence. Topics include addressing struggles with arousal and pleasure, and effective communication with partners. Dr. Goff also discusses sensa…
- Session 427: Immigration Justice
This episode features Catherine Labiran discussing immigration justice, Black liberation, and mental health, focusing on the impact of deportations and the resilience of African and Caribbean diasporic communities. The conversation explore…
- Session 426: Understanding GLP-1s
Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford joins "Therapy For Black Girls" to discuss weight, health, and healing, focusing on understanding obesity as a chronic disease and exploring GLP-1 medications. The episode covers the science of weight regulation an…
- Session 425: Understanding OCD
This episode discusses understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder beyond stereotypes and its impact on Black women. Dr. Jameeka Moore provides insights on recognition, misdiagnosis, treatment, and finding culturally responsive care for OC…
- Session 424: Autoimmune Conditions & Community Health Advocacy
This episode features Dr. Martine Hackett, a public health expert and host of "Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition." The conversation focuses on the mental, emotional, and physical toll of living with severe autoimmune…
- Session 423: Building A Creative, Family-Centered Life
This episode features Tika Sumpter discussing how she balances her career and family life. She shares how she embraces creativity while raising a family, challenging the idea that motherhood requires women to scale back their ambitions.
- Session 422: The Work of Mental Health Co-Responders
This episode features Renée Bryan, a Licensed Professional Counselor, who discusses her work as a mental health co-responder with law enforcement. She details the daily realities of co-response work, including de-escalation strategies and…
- TBG U: Disability & Desirability
Nila Morton, a disability advocate, discusses her work challenging ableism and promoting inclusivity within the disability community. She shares her struggles fighting for accountability in accessibility for disabled people on campus, in t…
- Session 421: PsychoHairapy, Exploring Hair & Mental Health
Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, a clinical psychologist and hairstylist, discusses her "PsychoHairapy" approach. This method uses hair care as a way to engage with mental health discussions within the Black community, exploring the deep connection b…