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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Can Issa & Molly Recover?
May 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBBy 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 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener...
When Friendships Change
May 06, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBIf you're in a friendship long enough, undoubtedly there will be shifts. In this week's episode I'm sharing some tips on how to manage some of the more typical transitions that shift friendships. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 154: When Friendships Change
May 06, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 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 in a friendship long enough, undoubtedly there will be shifts. In this week's episode I'm sharing some tips on how to manage some of the more typical transitions that shift friendships. Learn more ab...
Q&A with Dr. Oni Blackstock
April 29, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBDr. Oni Blackstock, the assistant commissioner for the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control for the NYC Health Department 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 153: Q&A with Dr. Oni Blackstock
April 29, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 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. Dr. Oni Blackstock, the assistant commissioner for the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control for the NYC Health Department shared all the facts you need to know about what we currently know about COVID-19, tips...
Session 152: Building Your Coping Kit
April 22, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.97 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. When we feel overwhelmed by our emotions, it can be helpful to have some things on hand to assist us in letting the emotions pass. In this episode I'm sharing 5 items you might want to include in your coping kit an...
Building Your Coping Kit
April 22, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBWhen we feel overwhelmed by our emotions, it can be helpful to have some things on hand to assist us in letting the emotions pass. In this episode I'm sharing 5 items you might want to include in your coping kit and how to use it effectively. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 151: Lowkey Unaware
April 15, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 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. Dr. Donna Oriowo, M.Ed, MSW, CST joins us on the podcast this week to chat all about the season premiere of HBO's Insecure. She and I chatted about all the opportunities that were missed to have some difficult but ...
Lowkey Unaware
April 15, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBDr. Donna Oriowo, M.Ed, MSW, CST joins us on the podcast this week to chat all about the season premiere of HBO's Insecure. 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” co...
Session 150: All About Virtual Therapy
April 08, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 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. 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...
All About Virtual Therapy
April 08, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis 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. Learn more about your ad-cho...
Session 149: Your Questions Answered
April 01, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 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. This week I'm answering some of the questions you sent in about how your mental health is currently being impacted. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/...
Your Questions Answered
April 01, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week I'm answering some of the questions you sent in about how your mental health is currently being impacted. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Questions Answered
April 01, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week I'm answering some of the questions you sent in about how your mental health is currently being impacted. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 148: Talking to Kids About Race
March 25, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 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. 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. Pal...
Talking to Kids About Race
March 25, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBAs 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 the...
Session 147: How Are You Doing?
March 18, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 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. A lot has changed in just a few days and lots of things feel very unknown and uncertain as it relates to the coronavirus or COVID-19. This week I'm sharing a few thoughts to perhaps give you some context for how y...
How Are You Doing?
March 18, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBA lot has changed in just a few days and lots of things feel very unknown and uncertain as it relates to the coronavirus or COVID-19. This week I'm sharing a few thoughts to perhaps give you some context for how you might be feeling and to some tips that might help you out in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 146: The Challenges of Black Women Physicians
March 11, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 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. 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 t...
The Challenges of Black Women Physicians
March 11, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Session 145: Managing Anxiety About the Coronavirus
March 04, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.32 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. In this week's episode I'm sharing 7 tips to help manage your anxiety related to the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Managing Anxiety About the Coronavirus
March 04, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBIn this week's episode I'm sharing 7 tips to help manage your anxiety related to the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: Longevity in Business
February 28, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/...
Longevity in Business
February 28, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/...
Session 144: 10 Tips for Taking Up Space
February 26, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.28 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. In this week's episode I'm sharing 10 tips to help you take up more space. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Tips for Taking Up Space
February 26, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBIn this week's episode I'm sharing 10 tips to help you take up more space. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: Resilience in Business
February 21, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBIn 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Resilience in Business
February 21, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBIn 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All About Phobias
February 19, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThis 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 143: All About Phobias
February 19, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThis 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sisterhood in Business
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this bonus episode brought to you with the support of Pfizer, Dr. Key Hallmon 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 your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener f...
BONUS: Sisterhood in Business
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutesIn this bonus episode brought to you with the support of Pfizer, Dr. Key Hallmon 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 your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Bonus: Sisterhood in Business
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this bonus episode brought to you with the support of Pfizer, Dr. Key Hallmon 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 your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Session 142: Can you heal in the environment that hurt you?
February 12, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 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. 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, LC...
Can you heal in the environment that hurt you?
February 12, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBA 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. Learn more about ...
Session 141: Considerations In Situationships
February 05, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.84 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. In this week's episode we're chatting about situationships! What you need to know if you're considering one and how to deal with them ending. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...
Considerations In Situationships
February 05, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBIn this week's episode we're chatting about situationships! What you need to know if you're considering one and how to deal with them ending. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 140: Healing After An Abortion
January 29, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 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. 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...
Healing After An Abortion
January 29, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBToday’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. Learn more about your ad-cho...
Session 139: Journaling Exercise for Self Reflection
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.81 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. In this week's episode I want you to join me for a journaling exercise. I'm sharing 10 questions to help you reflect on yourself. Grab your journal and let's get started. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...
Journaling Exercise for Self Reflection
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBIn this week's episode I want you to join me for a journaling exercise. I'm sharing 10 questions to help you reflect on yourself. Grab your journal and let's get started. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 138: Being Introverted Vs. Social Anxiety
January 15, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutesToday, 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Session 138: Being Introverted vs. Social Anxiety
January 15, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 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. 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 intr...
Being Introverted vs. Social Anxiety
January 15, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBToday, 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnys...
Session 137: Protect Your Dream
January 08, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.83 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. Inspired by a recent episode of the Masters of Scale podcast, I'm sharing my thoughts about why we can't always count on those closest to us to meet us in the space of our dreams and how we can get support otherwis...
Protect Your Dream
January 08, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBInspired by a recent episode of the Masters of Scale podcast, I'm sharing my thoughts about why we can't always count on those closest to us to meet us in the space of our dreams and how we can get support otherwise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Questions for 2020
December 18, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn today's episode I'm sharing 20 questions to help you set the tone for your 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 136: 20 Questions for 2020
December 18, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn today's episode I'm sharing 20 questions to help you set the tone for your 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is It A Full Body Yes?
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBToday 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Session 135: Is It A Full Body Yes?
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 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. 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 vulnerabi...