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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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Episodes

Session 42: Healing in Today's World

November 12, 2018 15:33 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined by relationship writer, college professor, and all around dope person Josie Pickens to discuss her unintentional path to becoming a mental health advocate and how mental health affects black and brown women. Favorite Resource: Love No Limits Show (https://linktr.ee/lovenolimitshow) Follow Josie: Twitter: @jonubian Instagram: @jonubian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jomopickens/

Session 41: Mind Matter

November 05, 2018 18:13 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza were joined by Dr. Napoleon Higgins, Jr. to discuss psychiatry and minority communities. Favorite Resource: Mind Matters (https://amzn.to/2SKiPIh) The Miseducation of the Negro (https://amzn.to/2qsDLXb) Follow Dr. Napoleon: https://www.baypointebehavioral.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BayPointeBehavioral/

Session 40: Daring to Bloom

October 29, 2018 13:59 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza were joined by Rabia Ilahi of Dharma Wellness to discuss an integrative approach to therapy, what does growth look/feel like and what to do if you feel stuck. Favorite Resource: The Alchemist- Paulo Coelho (https://amzn.to/2Q4L82m) Broken Open- Elizabeth Lesser (https://amzn.to/2OdTToM) Love Warrior- Glennin Doyle (https://amzn.to/2Dbpnem) Devotion- Dani Shapiro (https://amzn.to/2OdU0AI) Daring Greatly- Brene Brown (https://amzn.to/2Sre9qt) A Return to Love- Mariann...

Session 39: Bring Your Best Self to This Vida

October 22, 2018 14:28 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Zeahlot Lopez of Vida Therapy to discuss her transition into therapy, serving minority communities and how she has built a thriving practice. Follow Zeahlot: @vidatherapy vidatherapy.co Favorite Resources- Mastery of Love- Don Miguel Ruiz (https://amzn.to/2D0uCxx) https://www.vidatherapy.co/resources-1

Session 38: Amygdala- Daily Triggers

October 15, 2018 17:50 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

On this week's episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Courtney Glaudé to discuss how he uses work as a writer, producer, and director to highlight life and mental health issues that affect minority communities. Resource: Positive messages first thing in the morning Follow Courtney: https://www.courtneyglaude.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greeneyedmunsta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyglaude/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/courtneyglaude

Session 37: Loving the Body You are In

October 01, 2018 13:52 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza were joined by Tatiana Scott of Fit with Curves to discuss loving the body you are in. Tatiana shared how losing 50 pounds still left her too big for a fitness competition. She also shared her journey to loving her curves and being healthy regardless of size. Follow Tatiana: http://www.fitwithcurves.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitwithcurves/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitwithcurves YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvSnLPiveEfjZo37y0ri...

Session 36: Respect My Crown

September 24, 2018 14:18 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Jillian "JJ" Simmons of JJ's I'm Me Foundation and Author of Without Bruises and Respect My Crown to discuss emotional abuse and being willing to speak out about mental health even when you are in the public eye. Follow JJ: jjonthemic.com Facebook: JJonthemicFans Instagram and Twitter: jjonthemic Resources: Respect My Crown Book: http://jjonthemic.com/product/respect-my-crown-book/ Without Bruises Book: http://jjonthemic.com/product/without-bruises-book/

Session 35: The Quiet Storm - Grief

September 17, 2018 15:39 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by radio personality, KG Smooth or Kris Green. KG talks about dealing with grief related to an absent father, mental health in the entertainment industry and struggling with mental health in the public eye.

Session 34: Latinas Rising

September 10, 2018 12:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

On this episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Sol and Tasha of Latinas Rising to discuss issues within Latinx communities including colorism and abuse.

Session 33: Love. Support. Guidance

September 03, 2018 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Latoya Gilmore to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in relationships. Follow Dr. Gilmore: http://www.lovesupportguidance.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LSGilmore-Counseling-Services-1911135382512102/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.gilmoreshares/ Resources:The BarOn Model of Social and Emotional Intelligence - http://www.eiconsortium.org/reprints/bar-on_model_of_emotional-social_intelligence.htm Black families in th...

Session 32: Modern Therapy

August 27, 2018 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined this week by Beatriz Craven of Modern Therapy to discuss how high-functioning adults can can benefit from the support of therapy and coaching.

Session 31: Physical + Mental + Emotional Wellness

August 20, 2018 13:47 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined on the show by Jacquelyn Strait of Winding Way Therapy. We discuss how and why fitness should be incorporated in your mental wellness practice. Favorite Resources: Be Unapologetically You- Adeline Bird (https://amzn.to/2vX513e) Gifts of Imperfection- Brene Brown (https://amzn.to/2N3m0HC) Redefine Enough Podcast (https://www.redefineenough.com/) Soul Unexpected Podcast (http://adelinebird.com/) Follow Jacquelyn: windingwaytherapy.com IG: instagram.com/windingwaythe...

Session 30: Awakening Your Wild Heart

August 13, 2018 13:36 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by Quiana Larae to discuss removing blocks in your life to become the best version of yourself. She also shares how major transitions affected her life and has led to personal peace.

Session 29: Caring For Your Mental Health as an Entrepreneur

August 02, 2018 10:45 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Eliza and Eboni are joined by Dr. JaNaé Taylor, Founder of Minding My Black Business, to discuss how mental health is affected by going into business as a Brown or Black person.

Session 28: You Can Pray, Go to Therapy, and Go to Grad School

July 25, 2018 19:55 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

Eliza and Eboni are joined by Andonnia Maiben to discuss her journey to grad school and how she is managing school, work, business, and her mental health. Follow Andonnia: Website: www.annlettered.com Instagram: @annlettered Facebook: www.facebook.com/annlettered

Session 27: Self Care and Minorities

July 16, 2018 13:21 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

This week, Eboni and Eliza continue to the discussion about minorities and their mental health for Minority Mental Health Month. They share what events affect their mental health and what they do to take care of themselves during these times.

Session 26: Minority Mental Health Month

July 09, 2018 04:54 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

July is Minority Mental Health month and the Melanin and Mental Health™ team is discussing how they are changing the face of therapy and what needs to be changed in the way we discuss mental health in minority communities.

Session 25: Therapy is Ours with Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa

July 02, 2018 20:14 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa. Dr. Manuel shared how therapy has been a part of Black and LatinX communities before it ever became mainstream. He also shared work that he is doing to promote culturally sensitive therapists. Dr. Manuel's favorite resources: Multicultural/Multiracial Psychology: Mestizo Perspectives in Personality and Mental Health by Manual Ramirez III - https://amzn.to/2Nifjlz Psychology of the Americas: Mestizo Perspectives on Perso...

Session 24: It Was All a Dream- Overcoming the Odds Even When They're Stacked Against You

June 25, 2018 05:17 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Rwenshaun Miller of Eustress, Inc. Rwenshaun shared his journey to becoming mentally healthy and what led to him becoming a therapist. He also shared how he uses his platform to impact minorities getting the much needed mental health. Candace's favorite resource: melaninandmentalhealth.com and Injured Reserve (https://amzn.to/2K97ZdS) Follow Rwenshaun Miller of Eustress, Inc.: Websites: http://www.rwenshaun.com http://www.eustressinc.org/ Face...

Session 23: Love Yourself First Everyday with QueenLyfe Inc.

June 18, 2018 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Candace Strother of QueenLYFE, Inc. Candace shared how her mental health challenges led to her create QueenLyfe. She discussed her exploration into self-care and the relationship between financial literacy and mental health. Candace's favorite resource: Super Soul Sunday Podcast Follow Candace and QueenLYFE, Inc.: Website: https://www.queenlyfe.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queenlyfe1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenlyfe1/

Episode 22: What You Need to Know About Suicide & Self-Harm with Dr. Meagan N Houston

June 11, 2018 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Meagan Houston. Dr. Meagan is a police psychologist that specializes in self harm. With the recent deaths by suicide of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, Dr. Meagan shared the signs of suicidal ideation, how self-harm has evolved and the impact on minority communities. Follow Dr Meagan: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.meagann Twitter: https://twitter.com/houbright_drm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.meagann/ Treating Suicidal Cl...

Session 21: Intro to Cultural Competency

June 05, 2018 20:26 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode, Eliza and Eboni discuss the basics of cultural competency. This includes how you know if you are a culturally competent therapist and why it is important.

Session 20: Self-Love with The Woman's Earth Jai Pierre-Raven

May 21, 2018 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Jai Pierre Raven of the Woman's Earth to continue the discussion on self-love. Jai shared she the incorporation of self-love in her business. She also discussed religion and healing options. Follow Jai Pierre Raven: https://www.thewomansearth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thewomansearth http://instagram.com/thewomansearth

Session 19: Racial Micro-Aggressions with Kamilah Thomas

May 14, 2018 17:31 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Kamilah Thomas of KBT Counseling to discuss micro-aggressions. In this session, Kamilah explains the 3 different types of aggression, how to know if you have experienced an aggression and the best ways to respond. Resources discussed in the episode: The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.- https://amzn.to/2wETx7r Risk Management in Social Work by Frederic Reamer- https://amzn.to/2wBqIbT Keep up with Kamilah: www.kbtcounseling.com www.instagram.com/kbt...

Session 18: Deepen Your Self-Love with Jai Pierre Raven of the Woman's Earth

May 07, 2018 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Jai Pierre Raven of the Woman's Earth to discuss self-love. Jai shared her journey to self love and why it is so important for her brand. Follow Jai Pierre Raven: https://www.thewomansearth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thewomansearth http://instagram.com/thewomansearth

Session 17: PostPartum Depression - A Client’s Perspective with Connie Gomez of Momma of Dos

April 30, 2018 04:32 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Connie Gomez of Momma of Dos to discuss postpartum depression. Connie shares her experiences during both of her pregnancies, a delayed diagnosis and how sharing her story has impacted others. Follow Connie Gomez: mommaofdos.com https://www.facebook.com/mommaofdos https://www.instagram.com/mommaofdos https://twitter.com/mommaofdostx/

Session 16: Managing Our Stress & Anger with Patrice Douglas

April 23, 2018 11:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Eboni Harris and Eliza Boquin were joined by Patrice Douglas to discuss her anger management practice. They discussed what anger management is and how to know if you have issues with anger. Learn more about Patrice Douglas. https://patricendouglas.com/ https://empirecounseling.net/ https://www.facebook.com/patricendouglas @patricenicole on Instagram

Session 15: Living Your Best Life - Through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Therapy

April 17, 2018 22:49 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Artemis Reign of Cosmic Soul Yoga & Wellness to discuss how mindfulness, yoga and therapy can help you live your best life. Find Artemis @cosmicsoulyoga across social media.

Session 14: When The Headlines Are Triggering

April 09, 2018 13:47 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

What do you do when media headlines are triggering? When you are getting bombarded with information all the time, it is easy to be triggered. On this episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eliza and Eboni discuss how to know you are triggered by the media headlines and what to do to keep yourself mentally healthy.

Session 13: Therapy is Dope- A Dope Client's Testimony

April 02, 2018 15:40 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

We love when non-therapists share their experiences about therapy & tell us all the reasons they think therapy is dope. This week’s Between Sessions guest Michelle E. Ngome shared why sometimes we need to consult w/more than just our friends when we’re struggling w/life. Michelle Ngome is the CEO and Founder of Line 25 Consulting, a marketing firm specializing in content and social media marketing. She is the author of Network, Navigate & Nurture and Success Undefined as well host of the Ne...

Session 12: WHAT IS SELF-CARE?!

March 26, 2018 21:12 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

You keep hearing about Self-Care, but what exactly IS IT and how do you PRACTICE it? Your Favorite Brown Chicks Changing the Face of Therapy are talking allllll about it today. Check us out & leave us a comment about your self-care routine/struggle! **Audio is low the 1st 5 minutes then clears up.**

Session 11: What Happens When Race Enters the Therapy Room?

March 18, 2018 14:15 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

This week on Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Rene Garcia of @chubbytherapypod & Garcia Mental Health. He helped us go IN & have some much-needed conversations on Racism in The Therapy Room.

Session 10: What To Expect When You Go To Therapy

March 10, 2018 16:05 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

In Session 10 of Between Sessions Eboni and Eliza discuss what to expect when going to therapy. They discuss everything from phone consultations to differences in approaches.

Session 9: Do I really need Premarital Counseling?

March 03, 2018 16:05 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

In this session, Eboni and Eliza discuss how premarital therapy helps couples. The biggest issues we see as relationship therapists are discussed and how premarital therapy can help before they happen.

Session 8: Dating and Relationships for Millennials

February 27, 2018 05:34 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

*Audio Issues* There is some echoing in the middle and toward the end of the episode but we didn't want you to miss out on a good episode. Eliza and Eboni are joined by Marquita Johnson, The Millennial Dating Coach, to discuss how millennials are dating.

Session 7: What is Relationship and Sex Therapy?

February 17, 2018 20:48 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Owners of Melanin and Mental Health and Co-Hosts of Between Sessions Podcast discuss their own practices. They share what it means to be a relationship/sex therapist. They also share common issues they see in their practices and what to expect from a relationship therapist and sex therapist.

Session 6: What You Should Know About Sex Therapy? with Stephanie Falcón Banasau

February 10, 2018 04:59 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Stephanie Falcón Banasau of Therapist of Katy to discuss Sex Therapy. Stephanie discusses what is sex therapy, when you should consider sex therapy, Black and Latinx communities in sex therapy and how she is able to incorporate religion into her practice. You can follow Stephanie across social media @therapistofkaty and on her website www.therapistofkaty.com

Session 5: Why Don't Black/Latinx Families go to Therapy?

February 03, 2018 23:54 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

On this episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Danielle Bowman. Danielle Bowman is licensed profession counselor in Houston, Texas. Danielle helps parents by working with their children to manage their emotions and learn to express themselves in positive ways. As a therapist, she helps children overcome negative experiences, build coping skills, and help the family confidently rebuild/repair the strain in the family unit. Danielle's website is https://www.dkcoun...

Session 3: Why Don't LGBTQI go to Therapy?

January 21, 2018 04:48 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

This week on Between Session we will be discussing why the LGBTQI community doesn't go to therapy with Justyn Smith of Justyn Smith Training.

Session 2: Why Does Insurance Make it so Difficult to go to Therapy?

January 12, 2018 14:42 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

In episode 2 of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza discussed the struggles between therapy and mental health. Let us know what struggles you have had with insurance. Also, what other barriers have you had when it comes to going to therapy? http://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com

Session 1: Why Dont ___ Go To Therapy

January 05, 2018 20:39 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Therapists and Co-Owners of Melanin and Mental Health, Eliza Boquin and Eboni Harris, kick off the first episode of their new podcast: Between Sessions Podcast. In this episode the Latina and Black therapists discuss why some people won't go to therapy. They address how cultural beliefs and myths about therapy lessens the rate minorities seek help to maintain or improve their mental health.

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