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[dope therapists + dope conversations] Two brown chicks changing the face of therapy on both sides of the couch.
Did you know that there is a direct relationship between our mental health and sleep?
People who struggle w/mental health issues often experience sleep disturbances & people who struggle with sleep often suffer from mental health disturbances.
It’s a vicious cycle that can be difficult to break in a “hustle hard” “team no sleep” culture where rest is viewed as laziness or weakness.
In this week’s episode Khaliah Guillory, founder of Nap Bar, sat down to talk to us about the dangers of sleep deprivation and the steps we can begin to take to improve our sleep hygiene & routine.
Check out this week’s episode & then go lay down!
Podcast Guest: Khaliah Guillory https://kogpassion.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kogspeaks/ https://napbarnow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/napbarhou/
While Eliza and Eboni are one break, check out some of their favorite episodes from the past. This episode is referenced a lot by the Melanin & Mental Health founders and they wanted to share it for new listeners. Enjoy!
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 Personality and Mental Health - https://amzn.to/2z6iSbu
Follow Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa of Institute of Chicana/o Psychology: Website: www.XicanPsych.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChicanoPsychology/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/xicanpsych/
This is an IG live. Enjoy!
It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared why healing is dope.
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This is an IG live. Enjoy!
It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared information about how to know if your mental health is struggling.
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This is an IG live. Enjoy!
It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared information about how racism impacts your mental health.
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This is an IG live we did a couple weeks ago to kickoff BIPOC Mental Health Month. Enjoy!
It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared tips on how you can begin to care for your mental health today if you don't currently have access to therapy.
What are your favorite ways to care for your mental health?
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Are men emotional? Do men only want sex? Are they afraid of commitment?
In this week's episode your favorite mental health duo sit down to talk with Dr. Nic Hardy and try to debunk some of the most common myths we hear about men in relationships. Some of his answers may surprise you and some of them may inspire some conversations with the men in your life. Check it out.
Podcast Guest: Dr. Nic Hardy https://www.nichardy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nichardy_/ https://untherapeutic.com/
Not all spaces are safe spaces and one of the most harmful spaces we often find ourselves in are toxic work environments. Microaggressions, racial gaslighting, and traumatic experiences are way too familiar for us.
So what can we do about it? How do we care for our mental health when you work in one of these organizations?
In this week's episode Dr. Lawanda Hill shares with us her own experience of being "Courted, Boo'd Up, and Gaslit by Stanford." Listen in to her insight on the signs that it's taking a toll on your mental health and how you can begin to advocate for yourself today.
Podcast Guest: Dr. Lawanda Hill https://www.drlawandahill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drlawandahill/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/op-ed-courted-bood-up-gaslit-stanford-my-racist-ivy-hill-ph-d-
Growing up first generation American has it’s unique set of challenges.
From language barriers to cultural differences, the stress of the “immigrant paradox” can leave one feeling anxious, depressed, and isolated.
This week, licensed psychotherapist, Alejandra Restrepo of @shayapsychotherapy highlights what we need to know about the mental health of first generation individuals & the support they need.
In this week's episode, James Harris, licensed mental health professional, founder of Men to Heal®️ and creator of Cheesy Dates Board Game©️ chats with us about the challenges men face due to societal pressure & gender stereotypes. Listen in as he encourages everyone to check our privileges and limiting views as a path to healing.
What if the nutrition & wellness standards we pressure ourselves to meet in order to be "healthy" are actually rooted in anti-blackness and white supremacy? How would that impact your approach to health?
Maybe you've already experienced this at your yearly physical exam when all your lab work came back normal, but your doctor expressed "concern" that your weight wasn't within the "healthy" BMI range. The solution? Stay away from the cultural foods you were raised on and focus on shrinking your body.
This shared experienced amongst many Black/Brown folx can leave us feeling defeated, shamed, and stressed and we struggle to meet standards that don't embrace who we are, where we come from, and what we look like. Rarely are factors like the stress of everyday discrimination, lack of access to food variety, lack of healthcare access, and medical systemic racism are rarely taken into consideration as health threats.
In this week's episode, Dalina Soto, Your Latina Nutritionist, breaks down common myths about nutrition and health and shares with us how to begin taking a more positive approach to wellness. You might be surprised how much we have to unlearn.
If you're ready to feel more empowered on your health journey then tune in NOW to Session #132: Stop Stressing & Embrace Your Cultural Foods with a Positive Approach to Nutrition.
Guest: Dalina Soto https://yourlatinanutritionist.com/ https://www.instagram.com/your.latina.nutritionist/
Guest: Dr. Nikki Coleman https://www.drnikkiknows.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drnikkiknows/ https://www.facebook.com/DrNikkiKnows/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drnikkisextherapist
Who can Black & Brown men turn to when they doubt their worthiness and competence?
In a world that tells our boys to “man up,” “boys don’t cry,” and “never let them see you sweat, how can Black/Brown process the insecurities that show up with imposter syndrome?
In this week’s Between Sessions episode, Stevon Lewis, MFT shares with us why Black/Brown men are more susceptible to experiencing imposter syndrome, how it manifests, and how they can begin to overcome it.
Guest: Stevon Lewis https://www.stevonlewis.com/ https://www.talktohighachievers.com/ @stevonlewismft
Did you know that black women are 3-4 times more likely to die during childbirth than white women?
Black women are also at a higher risk of having premature births and encountering life-threatening complications during childbirth.
You might think this is solely about healthcare access, but research shows that these conditions span across education and income levels.
The issue is undoubtedly one of race.
And what happens when everyone makes it home?
For those who are able to give birth safely, postpartum mental health issues such as depression or anxiety may be an additional factor that may go untreated.
Black women deserve better.
In this week's episode, Eliza & Eboni sit down with Shivonne Odom, LPC of @akoma_counseling who is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington DC, a National Certified Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and a National Certified Perinatal Mental Health therapist. Find out what else Shivonne has to say about the vulnerabilities Black women face pre-and post-pregnancy, how they can advocate for themselves, and what resources are available during this critical time.
Guest: Shivonne Odom akomacounselingconcepts.com/ @akoma_counseling
Check out her upcoming training on Black Maternal Mental Health & the Black Maternal Health Crisis: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8VWMKumXe/
Are you able to eat a piece of pizza without feeling guilt? Have you been told that you're obese because your BMI is too high? Are you regularly restricting calories out of fear of being "fat & unhealthy"?
If you answered "yes" to any of these then you may have that struggle love type of relationship with food.
In this week's episode Dr. Ebony Butler, PhD, Licensed Psychologist & Food Relationship Strategist sits down with Eliza & Eboni to shed some light on why we should question many of the messages from the wellness industry and tips on how to have a more positive relationship with food.
Imposter Syndrome can impact high achieving Black/Brown women in several areas of their lives. Eboni and Eliza talk with Kisha Walwyn-Duquesnay about overcoming imposter syndrome.
Guest: Kisha Walwyn-Duquesnay Links https://linktr.ee/optimisticcounseling
Do you often feel like people take advantage of you or find yourself feeling resentful that you're everyone's go-to? These might be clues that you're someone who struggles with boundaries. Knowing how to identify, set, and enforce boundaries is the foundation for healthy relationships. In this week's Between Sessions episode, Eliza & Eboni go over some common indicators that your boundaries aren't working for you and what you can do about it.
In this episode of Between Sessions, Eboni and Eliza discuss advice they wish they had gotten earlier in life.
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Eboni and Elza did an IG live about Meghan Markle and how her mental health was ignored by the royal family.
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Eboni and Eliza discuss how love nor sex can change the person you care about and how to focus your energy on self instead of your partner.
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The most common goal people have when starting Couples Therapy is to save their relationship.
The most common unspoken goal is to have the therapist help them change their partner.
Whoops!
In this week's episode of Between Sessions, we chat about an alternative approach to couples therapy that will leave you feeling empowered, grounded, and clear about what steps to take next.
Check it out today by listening to it across all major platform streaming services or by clicking the link in our bio.
What's the most valuable relationship lesson you learned in couples therapy?
Humans are not meant to stay in crisis mode, but since 2020 it's become our default state of being. The problem is...that's not how we're designed to be!
After last week's winter storm in Texas that left millions of us without electricity, we noticed the impact crisis fatigue is having on our bodies. In this week's episode, we share with you the insights we gained from this experience & what you can do to allow yourself to heal before rushing back to everyday life.
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In this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss how self-care includes untangling negative messages about our hair. Also discussed why and how these messages are ingrained.
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On this episode of Between Sessions podcast, Eboni and Eliza discuss why someone wants to work with a therapist of color.
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On this episode of Between Sessions podcast, Eboni and Eliza discuss how burnout impacts everyone, including therapists. They discuss signs of impending burnout and tips to prevent burnout.
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Eboni and Eliza share strategies to find a therapist. If you are looking for a Black/Latinx Therapist check out melaninandmentahealth.com.
In this episode, Eboni and Eliza share the lessons they have learned this year and will be taking into 2021. Share some lessons you have learned this year.
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Eboni and Eliza discussed gratitude and how they are using it at the end of 2020.
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Eboni and Eliza discuss grieving during the holidays. They share different reasons why we grieve and how to deal with grief.
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In this episode, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Danielle Cottonham to discuss how Lyra Health is working for Black/Latinx therapists to be more visible for the communities that need their help. They discuss how EAPs work, misconceptions about working with EAPs, and how Lyra Health is changing the face of therapists working in the fields.
Links from the Episode: Lyra Health contracted provider application: https://www.lyrahealth.com/apply-now-mmh/
Lyra Health full-time roles and part-time roles: https://jobs.lever.co/lyrahealth/d5a56818-5edd-4f0d-9e04-0d17e84ec850
Lyra Health Coaching Roles: https://jobs.lever.co/lyrahealth/6ef31f4e-b204-4392-b5fb-f28d48ac938b
If you have any questions about applying for and working with Lyra, reach out to ambassador@lyrahealth.com to connect with our Lyra Ambassador.
Connect with Danielle via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpcottonham/
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In this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss the upcoming election and what you can do to protect your peace during and after.
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In this session, Eboni and Eliza discuss what it means to put yourself first and how it benefits you and the people around you.
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On this episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza are sharing what they are letting go of and how you can let go of things that no longer serve you.
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On this episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza share why many people find themselves attracted to people that are not always good for them. They also share how to recognize patterns and what to do to change the dynamic.
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In this episode, Eboni and Eliza are discussing rebranding your life. They share why you may want to rebrand and what you need to be prepared to face as you take on this journey.
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On the last installment of Is That Normal? Eboni and Eliza discussed how going to therapy changes the way you talk and the terms you start to use in your everyday language.
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On this episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza share why going to therapy often leads you to want to have everyone around you go to therapy.
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Eboni and Eliza discuss is it normal to get divorced after going to therapy in the latest episode.
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This week starts a series where Eboni and Eliza discuss common concerns about therapy. In the 1st episode of the series they discuss is it normal to struggle after starting or while in therapy.
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In this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss the importance of living authentically, and some reason we may be limiting ourselves (including fear of haters).
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On this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss a recent post on twitter about not ghosting your therapist. They share why it is important for your healing and times it is ok to ghost.
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On this episode, Eboni and Eliza share why they love being therapists.
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Eboni and Eliza discuss the importance of taking care of yourself while fighting a revolution. It is also our 100th episode!
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Eboni and Eliza discuss mental health vs mental illness as we start Mental Health Awareness month.
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This week Eboni and Eliza share tips that have helped them with social distancing.
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Eboni and Eliza discussed how to support your friends and managing your expectations with your friends.
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This week, Eboni and Eliza discuss the pressures to come out of the pandemic with a new life while most of us are just trying to make it through.
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Eboni and Eliza discuss online counseling and how it can benefit everyone while we are social distancing.
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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.
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Eboni and Eliza discuss healing and why it so messy at times.
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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.
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Eboni and Eliza discuss why the death of someone you didn't know can have a huge impact.
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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."
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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
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.
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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)
This week Eboni and Eliza share their experiences speaking about Race and Racism in Therapy at the Therapy Reimagined Conference.
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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/ drbwilliams@neuropsychhouston.com
Favorite Resources: chadd.org understood.org
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
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
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://amzn.to/2mFKTRz)
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
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)
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
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 About Racism by Robin DiAngelo (https://amzn.to/2KVwABW) White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Carol Anderson (https://amzn.to/2KYIFGt) We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom (https://amzn.to/2Zn4mE4)
On this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss what to expect when you go to couple's counseling. Also discussed common misconceptions.
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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/Anxiety20Wkbk20for20Teens.pdf https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/sites/webpublish.queensu.ca.swswww/files/files/Counselling/Anxiety%20Workbook_Printer%20friendly_2_Basic%20Anxiety%20Management%20Techniques.pdf https://www.liberty.edu/media/1217/Anxiety%20Toolbox%20Student%20Workbook.pdf
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
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)
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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.
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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.
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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/
Eboni and Eliza discuss the myth that therapists don't need to therapy. They also share why therapists might be in therapy.
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In this episode, Eboni and Eliza share their favorite ways to market their private practice to build their practices.
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Eboni and Eliza were joined by Khaliah Guillory, owner of Nap Bar to discuss napping, self-care, and improving productivity.
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On this episode, Eboni and Eliza share the do's and don'ts of private practice, networking, and collaborating.
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)
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
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Resources: Books- Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer(https://amzn.to/2GyfdFc) Howard Thurman (https://amzn.to/2VcaUr6) I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown (https://amzn.to/2Iylz9E) Shameless- Nadia Bolz-Weber (https://amzn.to/2DpdQqf) Podcasts- The Luthercostal Therapy for Black Girls Ted Talk Hour
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.
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)
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/
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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/)
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.to/2RmwXJX)
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
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 Have a Routine Podcasts- Master of Scale Startup Masters Oprah Super Soul Sunday Planet Money
Draw the Circle- The 40 Day Prayer Challenge- Mark Batterson (https://amzn.to/2L7OW14)
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) Esther and Jerry Hicks- (https://www.abraham-hicks.com/)
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) Unqualified by Steven Furtick (https://amzn.to/2rkdmeo)
Why is LaKitia Dope? "Because I love all aspects if me, people don't have power over me!"- LaKitia Woodard
Eliza and Eboni discuss how being racially ambiguous could affect your mental health and your business as a clinician.
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/
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/
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- Marianne Williamson (https://amzn.to/2Jp6Ew6) May Cause Miracles- Gabrielle Bernstein (https://amzn.to/2CJRyQB) The Seven Healing Chakras- Brenda Davies (https://amzn.to/2DaDIYo)
Follow Rabia: http://dharma-wellness.com/ Instagram: @rabiailahi Facebook: Dharma Wellness
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
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
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/UCVvSnLPiveEfjZo37y0riwQ
Favorite Resource: Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz (https://amzn.to/2IuMXlS)
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/
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.
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.
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 therapy- Dr. Nancy Boyd Franklin (https://amzn.to/2LRiRcz)
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.
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/windingwaytherapy FB: facebook.com/windingwaytherapy
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Personality and Mental Health - https://amzn.to/2z6iSbu
Follow Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa of Institute of Chicana/o Psychology: Website: www.XicanPsych.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChicanoPsychology/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/xicanpsych/
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/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwenshaun/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwenshaun/
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/
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 Clients & Self-Harm Behaviors: https://amzn.to/2sNPiSk
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.
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
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/kbtcounseling www.twitter.com/kbtcounseling
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
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/
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
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.
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.
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 Networking With Michelle Show.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mngome Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/michellengome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellengome Website: http://michellengome.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.dkcounselinghouston.com.
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.
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?
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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.