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Between Sessions Podcast

141 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings

[dope therapists + dope conversations]
Two brown chicks changing the face of therapy on both sides of the couch.

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Session 94: Coronavirus and Mental Health

March 16, 2020 18:21 - 22 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss how the Coronavirus is impacting our mental health and how to take care of ourselves during this time. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com

Session 93: Healing Can Be Messy

March 09, 2020 16:43 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MB

Eboni and Eliza discuss healing and why it so messy at times. Head over to melaninandmentalhealth.com to check out previous podcasts and find a dope therapist.

Session 92: Why is Therapy SO Expensive?

February 17, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 17.5 MB

Therapy is great but it also costs too much money. Eboni and Eliza discuss why therapy is so expensive and options to find therapy in your budget. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a dope therapist.

Session 91: Why Do We Grieve People We Don't Know!

February 10, 2020 20:01 - 30 minutes - 55.3 MB

Eboni and Eliza discuss why the death of someone you didn't know can have a huge impact. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com.

Session 91: Who Do We Grieve People We Don't Know!

February 10, 2020 20:01 - 30 minutes - 55.3 MB

Eboni and Eliza discuss why the death of someone you didn't know can have a huge impact. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com.

Session 90: Misconceptions About Therapists

January 27, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 14.2 MB

On this episode, Eboni and Eliza share common misconceptions about therapists including "Your life must be perfect" and "Can I tell you all of my problems all the time." Head to melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a Dope Therapist and get some dope merchandise.

Session 89: Mental Health and the Black Man

January 13, 2020 12:01 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Vaughn O'Neal of CentrePath Counseling to discuss Black men and their mental health. Follow Vaughn: Instagram: @centrepath Facebook.com/centrepath

Session 88: Boundaries Through the Holidays

December 09, 2019 16:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

On this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss the importance of boundaries during the holidays and how to respect your boundaries and the boundaries of others. Head to melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a Dope Therapist and get some dope merchandise.

Session 86: Thriving with Baby

November 04, 2019 18:04 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Eboni and Eliza was joined by Nicole Woodcox Bolden of Thriving with Baby to discuss perinatal mental health for people of color. Follow Nicole: thrivingwithbaby.com IG: @thrivingwithbabychicago FB: Thriving With Baby Favorite Resources: Tapping (EFT) to Reduce Feeling Overwhelmed (https://youtu.be/mf68yoOSJGQ) Heart Talk: Poetic Wisdom for a Better Life by Cleo Wade (https://amzn.to/2Ngkep6)

Session 85: Race and Racism in the Therapy Room

October 29, 2019 03:18 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza share their experiences speaking about Race and Racism in Therapy at the Therapy Reimagined Conference. Head to melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a Dope Therapist and get some dope merchandise.

Session 84

October 21, 2019 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Dr. Baruch Williams to discuss her work with children and adolescents that have learning differences. Follow Dr. Baruch: https://facebook.com/neuropsychassessmenthouston/ [email protected] Favorite Resources: chadd.org understood.org

Session 83: Domestic Violence

October 14, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by Tennille Power, founder of A Woman's Worth, to discuss the long term effects of domestic violence, as well as how we can bring more awareness to Black and Latinx women who are impacted by domestic violence. Follow Tennille: https://www.facebook.com/WomansWorth19

Session 82: Beauty + Mental Health + Entrepreneurship

September 30, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Lydia Evans of SW&G Bar and the Sanaa Expo to discuss protecting your mental health as an entrepreneur. Follow Lydia: https://sanaaexpo.com/ https://www.pure-swag.com/ @swgceo

Session 81: Leading Through PTSD and Owning Your Voice

September 23, 2019 20:33 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

On this episode, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Sahar Paz to discuss using your voice to heal yourself and others. Follow Sahar: Twitter: @SaharPaz + @Own_YourVoice IG: @SaharPaz + @own_yourvoice www.saharpaz.com www.voiceofimpact.org Resources: Find Your Voice: The Life You Crave is a Conversation Away by Sahar Paz (https://amzn.to/2l8mp2O) The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine (https://amzn.to/2l7bgPC) The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion by Elle Luna (https://...

Session 80: Teenage Mental Health

September 16, 2019 18:43 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this session, Eboni and Eliza speak with Chanell Hill about the importance of teenage mental health and adults can support teenagers. Follow Sabra: IG: @mshillthesocialworker Websites: www.chanelldenea.com Webstore: therapyisforeverybody.bigcartel.com Favorite Resources: The State of Black Girls by Marline Francois-Madden LCSW: https://amzn.to/306maaW Emotional Intelligence for Teens by James Windell: https://amzn.to/32I4u39 Boundaries by Henry Cloud: https://amzn.to/32Rksbn

Session 79: Healing With Play Therapy

September 10, 2019 14:32 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this session, Eboni and Eliza speak with Sabra Starnes about using play therapy while working with clients of all ages. Follow Sabra: Sabrastarnes.com IG- SabraStarnes Favorite Resource: Increasing Your Play Therapy Toolbox by Sabra Starnes (http://bit.ly/2NPOhmm)

Session 78: Long-Distance and Dual-Career Couples

September 03, 2019 22:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Dominique Battle to discuss long distance relationships and dual-career couples. Follow Dominique: instagram.com/creativecounselingliving/ https://www.instagram.com/counseling_with_dominique/ Favorite Resources: Between Sessions Podcast Therapy for Black Girls Podcast Relationship Checkup- https://checkup.gottman.com/ Love languages for Military Edition- https://amzn.to/2ZGG6Rn The Science of Relationships- https://amzn.to/2LgJlqT

Session 77: Racial Battle Fatigue

August 26, 2019 17:16 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Tirrany Thurmond to discuss racial battle fatigue and how it impacts clients and clinicians. Follow Tirrany: https://www.idaltucc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/idaltu_counseling/ https://www.facebook.com/idaltucc Favorite Resources: More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say by Elaine Welteroth (https://amzn.to/2HrUHpF) Becoming by Michelle Obama (https://amzn.to/2Hu7nfQ) White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk...

Session 76: What to Expect When You Go To Couple's Therapy

August 12, 2019 16:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

On this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss what to expect when you go to couple's counseling. Also discussed common misconceptions. Head to melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a Dope Therapist and get some dope merchandise.

Session 75: Slay Your Anxiety

July 29, 2019 14:26 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Dr. Alicia Hodge of Slay Anxiety. She shared how to know you have anxiety and tips on how to manage it. Follow Dr. Alicia Hodge: Slayyouranxiety.com @helpmehodge Resources: Melaninandmentalhealth.com Therapyforblackgirls.com Weightless (https://youtu.be/UfcAVejslrU) Self Help Workbooks PDF - top search results https://www.mcgill.ca/counselling/files/counselling/anxiety_moodjuice_self_help_guide.pdf https://www.algomafamilyservices.org/Files/AFS/resources/Anxie...

Session 74: Microaggressions in the Workplace

July 27, 2019 01:22 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Eboni and Eliza was joined by Dr. Holly Sawyer from Life First Therapy to discuss microagressions in the workplace. Follow Dr. Holly: www.lifefirsttherapy.com FB and IG: @lifefirsttherapyllc Twitter: @hollynsawyer Resource: It's time to talk about trauma- dr holly sawyer https://www.lifefirsttherapy.com/store/p3/It%27s_Time_to_Talk_About_Trauma.html https://amzn.to/30XTuOc

Session 73: Transformation

July 15, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by therapist and coach, Brittainy Noel to discuss transformation. Follow Brittainy: @brittainynoel Britainynoel.com Favorite Resource: Made for these times by Justin Zoradi (https://amzn.to/30wTPap) Head to melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a Dope Therapist and get some dope merchandise. Get 10% off during Minority Mental Health month (July) by using the coupon code: mmh25k

Session 72: Our First Time in Therapy

July 08, 2019 17:35 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Eboni and Eliza talk about first sessions in this episode of the podcast. They share how they facilitate 1st sessions, how they have experienced 1st sessions, and their preferences. Head to melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a Dope Therapist and get some dope merchandise. Get 10% off during Minority Mental Health month (July) by using the coupon code: mmh25k

Session 71: Dope Stuff My Therapist Says

July 01, 2019 17:18 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

On this episode, Eliza and Eboni discuss the most popular posts on the Melanin & Mental Health IG page and what the quotes mean to them. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a dope therapists and merch.

Session 70: Black Panther Psychology

June 24, 2019 20:28 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

On this episode of Between Sessions, Eboni and Eliza were joined by Brittani Oliver to discuss pop psychology, grief, bereavement and sex. Resources: Black Panther Psychology- https://amzn.to/2RAS8W3 Handbook of Bereavement Research and Practice: Advances in Theory and Intervention- https://amzn.to/2FvUOzD Bo's Pace- https://www.bosplace.org/en/

Session 69: Therapists Need Therapy Too

June 17, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Eboni and Eliza discuss the myth that therapists don't need to therapy. They also share why therapists might be in therapy. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a dope therapists and merch.

Session 67: Favorite Marketing Strategies

June 03, 2019 13:19 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

In this episode, Eboni and Eliza share their favorite ways to market their private practice to build their practices. Head over to melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a Dope Therapist!

Session 65: Stay Woke; Take a Nap

May 28, 2019 03:51 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Khaliah Guillory, owner of Nap Bar to discuss napping, self-care, and improving productivity. Follow Khaliah and Nap Bar: @kogspeaks @napbarhou

Session 64: The Many Paths to Healing

May 20, 2019 15:15 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Eboni and Eliza chat about different forms of healing outside of therapy.

Session 63: Do's and Don'ts of Private Practice

May 13, 2019 03:21 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

On this episode, Eboni and Eliza share the do's and don'ts of private practice, networking, and collaborating.

Session 62: Perfectionism

May 06, 2019 16:20 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Erika Ames of Tailwinds Counseling to discuss perfectionism. Erika shared different types of perfectionism and tips for how to deal with perfectionism. Follow Erika: tailwindscounseling.com erikaames.com IG and FB: @tailwindscounseling Resource: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth (https://amzn.to/2ViySSx)

Session 61: Love Big

April 29, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

On this episode, Eboni and Eliza are joined by speaker, coach, and writer Rozella White. She discussed her upcoming book Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships as well as shared her journey to self-love through struggles of depression and anxiety. Follow Rozella: Rozellahwhite.com IG and Twitter @rozellahw Facebook: @rozellahwhite #lovebigbook Resources: Books- Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer(https://amzn.to/2GyfdFc) Howard Thurman (https://amzn.to/2VcaUr6) I'm Still Here ...

Session 60: Cultural Connections

April 22, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

On this week's episode Eboni and Eliza are joined by Candace Strother of QueenLYFE Inc. to discuss her upcoming event Sip & Share. They discussed the theme of Cultural Connections and what led her to wanting to have this discussion.

Session 58: Stability in Trauma

April 15, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

In this weeks session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Sheralyn Littles of Growth and Wellness Counseling Center. They discuss trauma and how to know you are dealing with trauma in your life. Follow Sheralynn IG: @growthandwellnesscc Resources The Complex PTSD Workbook (https://amzn.to/2I4LZQc) The Body Keeps Score (https://amzn.to/2I3JY6D) Life After Trauma (https://amzn.to/2IihghO) 99 coping skills (http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/tip-99-coping-skills.aspx)

Session 57: Health Disparities

April 08, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

On this episode, Eboni and Eliza were joined by Ewune Ewane to discuss health disparities in minority communities. Follow Ewune: @Just_wu_ http://handsofhealing.org/

Session 56: Holistic Mental Health

April 01, 2019 20:15 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

On this episode, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Jenai Tidwell to discuss Holistic Mental Health. Jenai shares what it is, why it is important, and how her clients benefit. Follow Jenai: https://www.fowlerandtidwell.com/ https://www.hartwellbs.com/ FB, IG: The Hartwell Clinic

Session 55: Successful Relationships

March 11, 2019 17:28 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis to discuss what is needed to make relationships successful. Follow Dr. Thema www.drthema.com Facebook and Twitter- @drthema Iinstagram- @dr.thema Resources: Dr. Thema's Books (https://amzn.to/2SYOnJg) Surviving Sexual Violence: A Guide to Recovery and Empowerment (https://amzn.to/2EQBOuu)

Session 54: Healthy Conversations About Sex

March 05, 2019 02:25 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Dr. James Wadley to discuss how to start talking about sex in relationships and families. Google Dr. James Wadley to find out more about his work. Resources: The Journal of Black Sexuality and Relationships (https://muse.jhu.edu/journal/671) The Lost and Found Box: A Provocative Exploration about Rediscovering Happiness and the Real You!(https://amzn.to/2HlC4Vl) Would You Marry You? (https://amzn.to/2tMHAIo)

Session 53: Choose to Do, Inc. with Dozie Oheri

February 18, 2019 18:20 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Dozie Oheri of Choose to Do, Inc. She shared her journey into helping underprivileged kids gain the confidence and self-love she wished she had as a youth. Follow Dozie: choosetodoinc.org @choosetodinc Favorite Resources: Journaling Routine Diverse Podcasts

Session 52 Chase Purpose. Not Money. with Patrice Washington

February 12, 2019 01:13 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Patrice Washington, award-winning author, transformational speaker, hope-restoring coach, and media personality. Patrice shared her thoughts on mental health, faith, and what can be done to find your purpose. Follow Patrice: http://www.patricewashington.com/ @seekwisdompcw Find her books here: https://amzn.to/2BGFKNN

Session 51: The Finish Line Was Just the Start

February 04, 2019 16:02 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza were joined by Crystal Hadnott of Synergy Total Holistic Health & Wellness. Crystal is a nutritionist, Pilates instructor, marathoner, author, and so much more. She shares how she has been able to have a holistic approach to health and the role fitness has in mental health. Follow Crystal: crystalhadnott.com IG and Twitter: @crystalhadnott FB: @crystal.hadnott The Finish Line was Just the Start (https://amzn.to/2WDZ5ry)

Session 50: The Woman's Earth- Unveil H.E.R.

January 28, 2019 18:56 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by Jai Pierre Raven of The Woman's Earth. Jai has been on the show 3 times and is sharing all about her women's retreat happening in Belize in December of 2019. We discuss how and why she has created so many amazing programs for women of color to heal. Follow Jai: www.thewomansearth.com @thewomansearth Sign Up for the Retreat: thewomansearth.com/retreat

Session 49: 99 Things to Quit

January 23, 2019 21:40 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

This week on the show, Eboni and Eliza were joined by Jason Montanez to discuss the 99 Things to Quit. Jason shared his thoughts about being a quitter and why people struggle to quit when they need to. Follow Jason: Www.99thingstoquit.com @jasonbmontanez Resources: Internet 7 Spiritual Laws of Success- Deepak Chopra (https://amzn.to/2WdCtht) As a Man Thinketh- James Allen (https://amzn.to/2MrbIRZ) The Soldiers Project (https://www.thesoldiersproject.org/)

Session 48: Healer & Founder of WellnessOfficial.co

December 24, 2018 19:39 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Millana Snow to discuss her journey from model to wellness coach. Follow Millana: MillanaSnow.com Instgram @MillanaSnow Favorite Resources: Melaninandmentalhealth.com YouTube.com Abraham Hicks Monthly Energy Healing FB group (patreon.com/millanasnow) Instagram #kunalini #meditation The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield (https://amzn.to/2CwLDxL) Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch (https://amzn.to/2Riyws4) New Earth by Eckhart Tolle (https://amzn...

Session 47: Reading with a Rapper

December 17, 2018 18:42 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

This week Eboni was joined by Jarren and Douglas of Reading with a Rapper. They shared the inspiration behind motivating young people to read and how they have maintained their vision and motivation even through struggles. "We are OK with not being in the in-crowd but we control the entire crowd." Follow Jarren and Douglas: @jarrensmall @douglasjrjoh @readingwarapper Legendsdolive.com Ways to Support: Donate at https://www.legendsdolive.com/donate.html Attend the adult events

Session 46: I AM YOU

December 10, 2018 20:49 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

Eliza and Eboni are joined by Khaliah Guillory to discuss how she went from the corporate world to being a motivational speaker. She also shares how therapy helped her at a very difficult time in her life. Follow Khaliah: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/KOGspeaks/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEF9HXb13lCGkrLukG_ALg Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/KOGspeaks/ Kogpassion.com Napbarhou.com Iamyounow.com Favorite Resources: Free Vibe of the Day- www.freevibeoftheday.com Hav...

Session 45: Total Woman- Total Joy

December 05, 2018 15:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Charease Davis of Total Woman to discuss how she lives a life full of joy and happiness and spreads it into any room she enters. Follow Charease: https://www.chareasedavis.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Charease.Davis Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ChareaseDavis/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ChareaseDavis Resources: A Return to Love- Marianne Williamson (https://amzn.to/2E4M97g) A Course in Love- Joan M. Gattuso (https://amzn.to/2EgmBVD) Esth...

Session 44: A Sister's Truth

December 03, 2018 17:04 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza was joined by LaKitia Woodard of A Sister's Truth. LaKitia discusses her experience as a sexual abuse survivor and how she has used her story to help the lives of many others. Follow LaKitia: Asisterstruth.com IG, Twitter, Facebook @asisterstruth Faceboook: Lakitia Marie Favorite Resources: Bit.ly/dopetherapy 31 Days of Truth Manifest Your Passion, Power, & Perseverance- Lakitia Woodward (https://amzn.to/2rkX3hr) Audible ( http://www.audibletrial.com/Roomie) Unqu...

Session 43: Racial Ambiguity & Our Need to Know “What Are You”

November 20, 2018 14:36 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Eliza and Eboni discuss how being racially ambiguous could affect your mental health and your business as a clinician.

Session 42: Healing in Today's World

November 13, 2018 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

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