Therapy for Black Girls
671 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5.4K ratingsThe 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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Session 180: All About Tarot
November 04, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThe 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 used tarot cards or had some read for you? Have you heard others talk about using them and been curious for yourself? Well we’ve got you covered. To answer all of our questions about tarot, we’re join...
All About Tarot
November 04, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThe 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 used tarot cards or had some read for you? Have you heard others talk about using them and been curious for yourself? Well we’ve got you covered. To answer all of our questions about tarot, we’re joine...
The Role of Nostalgia in Managing Anxiety
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThe 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. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been spending much of your time watching or re-watching some of your favorite shows from the past like Girlfriends, Living Single, or One on One. But did you know that the...
Session 179: The Role of Nostalgia in Managing Anxiety
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThe 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. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been spending much of your time watching or re-watching some of your favorite shows from the past like Girlfriends, Living Single, or One on One. But did you know that th...
Session 179: The Role of Nostalgia in Managing Anxiety
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutesThe 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. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been spending much of your time watching or re-watching some of your favorite shows from the past like Girlfriends, Living Single, or One on One. But did you know that ther...
Session 178: Taking Action & Taking Care of Ourselves
October 21, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBTo help try and make sense of what’s been happening for the past couple of months, 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...
Black Women & Intimate Partner Violence
October 14, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBToday 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 177: Black Women & Intimate Partner Violence
October 14, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBToday 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exploring Bipolar Disorders
October 07, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBBipolar 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. Psychiatrist Dr. Valdesha DeJean joins us to talk about the symptoms of 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 answers some commu...
Session 176: Exploring Bipolar Disorders
October 07, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBBipolar 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. Psychiatrist Dr. Valdesha DeJean joins us to talk about the symptoms of 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 answers some commu...
Session 175: Homeschooling Considerations
September 30, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBSchooling 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. She's back this time to talk about her journey homeschooling her twins and sharing some information for you to consider. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
Homeschooling Considerations
September 30, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBSchooling 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. She's back this time to talk about her journey homeschooling her twins and sharing some information for you to consider. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
Session 174: Sex Positivity Throughout the Lifespan
September 23, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBGrab your tickets for our Sex Positive September Celebration at sexpositiveseptember.com. 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 lea...
Session 173: Repairing Our Relationship to Nature
September 16, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBToday 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
Plant Parenthood Is More Than A Trend
September 09, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIf 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio....
Session 172: Plant Parenthood Is More Than A Trend
September 09, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIf 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio....
Managing Suicidal Thoughts
September 02, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWe 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 171: Managing Suicidal Thoughts
September 02, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWe 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 170: Community Check In
August 26, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBI 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Community Check In
August 26, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBI 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 169: Affirming Your Queer Identity
August 19, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWe 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 & TV/Film Writer & Director, Felicia Pride. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Affirming Your Queer Identity
August 19, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWe 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 & TV/Film Writer & Director, Felicia Pride. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women, Agency, & Pleasure
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBDr. Lexx Brown-James is back with us this week to chat about Cardi B & Meg the Stallion's newest release, WAP. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...
Session 168: Women, Agency, & Pleasure
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBDr. Lexx Brown-James is back with us this week to chat about Cardi B & Meg the Stallion's newest release, WAP. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
The Importance of Self Compassion
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBIf 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...
Session 167: The Importance of Self Compassion
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBIf 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...
Black Girls In Gaming
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 166: Black Girls In Gaming
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let's Chill With the Quarantine 15 Jokes
July 22, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 165: Let's Chill With the Quarantine 15 Jokes
July 22, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 164: Do Relationships Have to Be Hard Work?
July 15, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do Relationships Have to Be Hard Work?
July 15, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 163: 4 Mental Health Tasks to Prioritize
July 08, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBWe’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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...
4 Mental Health Tasks to Prioritize
July 08, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBWe’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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
Session 162: Processing Our Collective Grief
July 01, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThe 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. Much of what we’ve been experiencing in various ways over the past couple of months is grief. To help us dig a little deeper into what grief looks like given our current state of affairs, Dr. Ajita Robinson is back...
Processing Our Collective Grief
July 01, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBMuch of what we’ve been experiencing in various ways over the past couple of months is grief. 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. Learn more...
Session 161: Parenting In A Pandemic
June 24, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThe 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. 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 struct...
Parenting In A Pandemic
June 24, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBParenting 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. Learn more about your ad-choices a...
A Not So Happy Ending
June 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 160: A Not So Happy Ending
June 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Molly's Back In Therapy
June 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 159: Molly's Back In Therapy
June 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 158: What's Next for Issa & Lawrence?
June 03, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...
What's Next for Issa & Lawrence?
June 03, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
Session 158: What's Next For Issa & Lawrence?
June 03, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutesDr. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Session 157: 20 More Questions for 2020
May 27, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBIn 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 Learn more...
20 More Questions for 2020
May 27, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBIn 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 Learn more ...
Session 156: Managing Loneliness
May 20, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe 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. 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 struggl...
Managing Loneliness
May 20, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBOur 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 155: Can Issa & Molly Recover?
May 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThe 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 popular demand, Dr. Donna Oriowo, M.Ed, MSW, CST is back to chat about the latest episode of Insecure. She and I chatted about the continuing tension in Molly and Issa’s relationship, steps you can try to be les...