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Our BIPOC Mental Health series is here to help you deal with topics affecting black men, women, and children of color every day. Whether you want to learn more about your mental health or help someone close to you cope with their daily stresses, we have something for you.
”ADHD and Black Girls” - The Undiagnosed Neurodivergent Superwoman!
March 31, 2023

”ADHD and Black Girls” - The Undiagnosed Neurodivergent Superwoman!

“Many women don't get diagnosed until their kids get diagnosed because people miss it,” shares ADHD coach, IngerShaye Colzie, MSW, LSW. IngerShaye went 50 years wondering why certain things were so difficult while others were easy. In spite of notice...

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”Mother Wound” - Understanding Mother-Daughter Conflict & Healing
March 23, 2023

”Mother Wound” - Understanding Mother-Daughter Conflict & Healing

“How do you feel when you think about your self concept and your self reflection? How much of yourself do you see in your mother?,”asks Dr. Richarne Fuqua aka Dr. Shawn, the LPC. Today, Dr. Shawn joins host D-Rich alongside …

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Black Women and Breast Cancer: Awareness, Genetic Testing & Counseling
Jan. 31, 2023

Black Women and Breast Cancer: Awareness, Genetic Testing & Counseling

“We certainly as Black women have to advocate for ourselves. Black women get breast cancer less, but we die more,” shares Dr. Kellie Kendred Goss, “breast cancer previvor” and advocate for genetic counseling and testing. Today, she joins host Calvin …

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Black Male Mental Health, Depression and Toxic Masculinity
Jan. 6, 2023

Black Male Mental Health, Depression and Toxic Masculinity

“The body needs to keep score of these traumatic events to protect itself. But unfortunately, this can cause anxiety. This can cause depression. This can cause substance abuse,” explains Dr. Jody Joshua Adewale. Dr. Jody is a clinical psychologist wi...

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What My Eyes Have Seen - Reflections on Justice, Identity, & Reparations
Sept. 9, 2022

What My Eyes Have Seen - Reflections on Justice, Identity, & Reparati…

“Whether you grew up in a predominately Black space, or a predominately white space, you're probably going to have a racialized moment at some point in America. And you have to figure out what you're going to do with that …

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What My Eyes Have Seen - Reflections on Taboos, Secrecy & Silence
Sept. 2, 2022

What My Eyes Have Seen - Reflections on Taboos, Secrecy & Silence

“What was really fascinating for me in the course of writing about some of my own trauma was that my parents never really talked to me about racism,” shares Bettye Walker, Owner of B. Walker Consultants with more than three …

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Child Mental Health & School Related Stress
July 26, 2022

Child Mental Health & School Related Stress

“The first thing we need to do as parents is step back and listen to our kids about what they need, but also take ourselves out of it. My kid’s success is not about me,” explains Dr. Toi Curry, Licensed …

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Family Conflict & Generational Trauma
July 20, 2022

Family Conflict & Generational Trauma

“Family trauma really just extends from trauma that one person experiences and If it's not resolved, it just keeps going,” shares Jamesha Williams, licensed marriage and family therapist. In today’s episode7 host D-Rich sits down with guests Jamesha ...

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The Strong “Silent” Black Woman – Myth? Superpower? Burden? with Dr. Seanna Leath and Dr. Martinque Jones
April 8, 2022

The Strong “Silent” Black Woman – Myth? Superpower? Burden? with Dr. …

“This tension that we’re talking about has direct implications for Black women’s mental and physical health that bleed into the rest of our community,” explains Dr. Martinque Jones. In today’s episode, host D-Rich, Dr. Seanna Leath and Dr. Martinque ...

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ADHD and The Challenges for Black Kids with Dr. Brandi Bolling
March 18, 2022

ADHD and The Challenges for Black Kids with Dr. Brandi Bolling

“Research suggests that over average, white teachers tend to label black students as lazy more often than their white peers. In turn, black kids are labeled more hyperactive, more defiant, and ultimately, more likely to have ADHD.” While the topic …

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The State of Justice in 2022 with Anissa Patton, Esq., Jacqueline Lopardo, Esq., Kevin Jones, Esq., and Keli Webb, Esq.
March 14, 2022

The State of Justice in 2022 with Anissa Patton, Esq., Jacqueline Lop…

“Justice is a system that is supposed to protect all people, but historically has not served all citizens very well,” says host DJ D-Rich. Through slavery, segregation, and mass incarceration, African Americans have negatively been impacted by the ju...

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“Breaking The Curse”: Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction as a Black Man in America featuring Reggie D. Ford
Dec. 10, 2021

“Breaking The Curse”: Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction as a Bl…

“Seventy percent of people experience trauma at some point in their lives,” says Reggie D. Ford. Like many others in his East Nashville neighborhood, Reggie could have been a victim of the streets. While crime, violence and poverty were second …

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Consequences of Love & Relationship: The Virtual Love Experience featuring Dr. Cherlisa Jackson
Nov. 26, 2021

Consequences of Love & Relationship: The Virtual Love Experience feat…

Dr. Cherlisa Jackson has served clients in psychiatric care for over 13 years and has spent the last six specializing in psychosexual therapy. Knowing that the black community is disproportionately affected by STIs and all other sexual traumas, Dr. C...

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The Road Less Traveled: One Man‘s Literary Journey to Allyship featuring Vic Sorrell
Oct. 22, 2021

The Road Less Traveled: One Man‘s Literary Journey to Allyship featur…

Growing up as a gay man in a conservative community, Vic Sorrell knew firsthand what it felt like to be ostracized for being true to himself. Early on in his career, Vic landed a job that worked closely with the …

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Self-Love, Self-Care and Mental Wellness During a Time of Toxic Politics, Social Unrest and the Pandemic
Aug. 26, 2021

Self-Love, Self-Care and Mental Wellness During a Time of Toxic Polit…

“Toxic politics, social unrest and the pandemic have affected us all, but mental health care is available and effective,” says host DJ D-Rich. In today’s episode, your host is joined by Aisha Moore, Self-Care Expert, and Tysha Pressley, Lead Therapis...

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