The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema: Recent Episodes
Dr. Thema
Dr. Thema Bryant is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist. Using artistic expression, spirituality, psychology and culture, Dr. Bryant-Davis is an internationally recognized lecturer, performer, and minister.
The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema is a podcast to facilitate your journey home to yourself by providing weekly inspiration and health tips. Welcome home!
Intro and Outro by: Joy Jones
Author, Glory Edim joins Dr. Thema to share her homecoming journey in understanding the roots of her perfectionism and the path to self acceptance and worthiness. Glory talks about the role of books as a coping strategy, imagination activator, and source of comfort and liberation. From the departure of her father to her experience as a single mother, Glory shares a powerfully transparent testimony.Glory Edim is a writer, literary advocate, and the founder of Well-Read Black Girl (WRBG), a nationally recognized community and literary imprint dedicated to celebrating and publishing the voices of Black women writers. Founded in 2015, WRBG has grown from a book club into a cultural platform that amplifies diverse narratives and fosters dialogue at the intersection of literature, identity, and social change. Edim is the editor of the Well-Read Black Girl anthology and the author of the memoir Gather Me (2024), a reflective exploration of self-discovery and the transformative power of books. Through her writing and editorial work, Edim continues to champion literacy, representation, and Black literary traditions.Don't forget to get her book and like, subscribe, comment, and share.
Visual artist, Keenan Chapman, joins us for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about the role of art in healing his heart in the aftermath of his father's death. He shares the importance of receiving both talk therapy and opportunities for artistic expression. He has continued to use the arts and his creativity to give voice to his experiences and reflection
In this week's episode, Dr. Thema takes time to answer the questions you have submitted about healing, wellness, and relationships. To get insights for your questions and concerns in a future episode, send your questions to support@drthema.com. Don't forget to like, subscribe, share, and comment.
New York Times bestselling author and therapist Nedra Tawwab shares her journey of discovering the need for finding healthy, dependable relationships instead of clinging to hyper-independence. She shares how others benefited while she paid the cost of staying strong for everyone else but neglecting her own needs. She shares her healing roadmap from her new book Balancing Act. Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed therapist and the author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, an instant New York Times best-seller translated into over 35 languages worldwide. In addition, she has authored six other books, including Drama Free and, most recently, a children's book titled What Makes You Happy. A sought-after relationship expert, she has practiced relationship therapy for more than fifteen years. With more than 2.5 million followers across her social media platforms, Tawwab has appeared as an expert on Red Table Talk, The Breakfast Club, Good Morning America, and CBS Morning Show, to name a few. Her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, The Guardian, and Vice, and has appeared on numerous podcasts, including The School of Greatness, We Can Do Hard Things, and Ten Percent Happier. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her family.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share.
Dr. Thema shares green flags and red flags in romantic relationships. She shares concrete examples of what to consider as you're deciding if your relationship is worth fighting for. Healthy love enhances our lives. Dysfunctional relationships sabotage us. Learn the difference in this week's episode. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share. Music by Joy Jones.
(February 2025). Known for her colorful, innovative Southern-inspired vegan recipes, Claiborne's work has been featured on The Today Show and in The New York Times and Washington Post. Her recipes are available at SweetPotatoSoul.com, and her cookbooks can be found at major retailers. When she’s not creating yummy recipes, Jenné spends most of her time being a mother, practicing yoga, and playing tennis. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. Music by Joy Jones.
Bishop Bryant received his B.A. in 1965 from Morgan State University, Master of Theology in 1970 from the Boston University School of Theology and a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1975 from the Colgate Rochester Divinity School. He also receivedseveral Honorary Doctoral Degrees from Wilberforce University, Paul Quinn College, Payne Theological Seminary, the Southern California School of Ministry, Virginia Seminary and his alma mater, Morgan State University. In addition, he was honored as an outstanding alumni of Boston University School of Theology and was inducted into the Baltimore City College High School Hall of Fame. Bishop Bryant was a Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellow and while pursuing his doctoral studies at Colgate Rochester Divinity School, he completed special studies at the University of Lagos [Nigeria] and the University of Ghana at Legon and served as a Peace Corp volunteer. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.
Grace Amaku and Dr. Thema explore the truth about people pleasing, depression, and handling conflict. They unpack how to honor yourself and make courageous decisions to reclaim your peace. Grace Amaku is a nurse turned comedy queen whose viral character work has earned her features with Forbes and Essence, four years creating content for the Oscars, and collaborations with icons like Serena Williams, Ariana Grande, Kerry Washington, and Omar Sy. She hosts Get Reel with Grace Amaku, a film-first podcast where comedy and culture collide. Music by Joy Jones. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.
Filmmaker, author, and journalist, Esther Armah joins Dr. Thema to discuss the pressure and expectation of emotional caretaking placed on Black women as well as our pathway to healing and liberation. They explore the emotional and physical costs of being an emotional mammy and the psychological and social steps to freeing one's self from these societal expectations. Esther A. Armah is an author, former international award-winning journalist, film-maker and playwright. Esther is author of ‘EMOTIONAL JUSTICE: a roadmap for racial healing’ Emotional Justice is a racial healing roadmap Esther created over a 15-year period through assignment, research and community engagement in Accra, Philadelphia, Cape Town, London, Chicago and New York. She is CEO, The Armah Institute of Emotional Justice, a global non-profit devising, developing, designing and delivering programming for international human rights organizations, global philanthropy, social justice organizations and academia.As a journalist she has worked in London, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa. As a playwright, she has written five plays, that have been produced and performed in New York, Chicago, and Accra. As a film-maker, her short film is called ‘…goodbye to the EMOTIONAL MAMMY.’ which centers Black women’s wellness and the emotional weight we carry. Throughout 2025, she’s done a global screening and dialogue tour for this short film across the US and Africa, in New York, Ghana, South Africa and Washington DC.Don't forget to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia joins Dr. Thema to share her personal psychological and cultural journey of being a cycle breaker and how you can become one too. They explore the role of self awareness, truth, and wisdom as you reclaim your authentic self. Generational patterns are present but don't have the final say on who we can become.Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia is a licensed clinical psychologist, survivor of childhood sexual abuse, and mother of two boys whose work bridges psychology, somatic and parts work, and intuitive energy healing. She holds a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and she is an international speaker who has shared her work on embodied trauma healing with audiences in the U.S. and abroad.Dr. Deniz works with clients in her Beverly Hills practice and through her online programs—Heal the Inner Child and Cycle Breaker Collective—guiding survivors in transforming trauma into truth, embodiment, and self-trust. Her integrative approach emerged through her own healing journey, using somatic and parts work to help clear the body of trauma’s residue so that something greater—the self that remembers—can emerge.Take a listen and don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share. Music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema and Allie explore body positivity, confidence, and joy despite the realities of fat phobia. Allie shares the importance of supportive parents and faith as she pursues her dreams of modeling. Despite encountering biases from leaders in schools, faith communities, and the modeling industry, Allie victoriously reclaims and celebrates herself. Allison Sowle is a model and storyteller who’s passionate about body positivity, self-acceptance, and navigating life transitions. Originally from a small Midwestern town, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue modeling and has worked to challenge fatphobia in the fashion industry while staying grounded in her own confidence and joy. Allison also shares her journey of embracing visible skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, inspiring others to feel at home in their own bodies. For more support on your journey, check out Dr. Thema’s books Matters of the Heart, Reclaim Yourself, and Homecoming. As you listen to this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share. Music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema and Dené Logan discuss the social pressures to conform and the negative effects of self erasure on individuals and relationships. Dene shares her incredible journey of reclaiming and her sense of self and the ripple effect this process had on her understanding of genuine intimacy.Dené Logan is a Relationship Coach and Therapist, a group facilitator, and an author based in Los Angeles.In addition to working with clients in private practice, she is a mindfulness coach, a yoga teacher, and specializes in supporting othersin showing up more authentically in all of their relationships - including (and perhaps most importantly) in the relationship with themselves.Dené utilizes her background in depth psychology to infuse archetypes, ritual, and metaphysicsinto the exploration of how each of us can reclaim the aspects of our authentic selves that we’ve been culturally conditionedto turn away from in an attempt to maintain attachments.Her first book, Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships by Reclaiming the Masculine and Feminine Within,is available now. You can connect with Dené further at denelogan.com or on IG: @dene.loganDon’t forget to like, comment, subscribe and share.Music by Joy Jones.
In this mini solo episode, Dr. Thema explores the profound connection between the loss of grief and the gifts of grief. She shares insights on how to cultivate inner peace and resilience amidst the life challenge of grief, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and intentional practice. Discover how embracing love’s imprint even in grief can lead to a more fulfilling existence. To learn more about coping with the pain of grief, check out Homecoming episodes 88 and 142 and Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart.
Join Dr. Thema Bryant and special guest, bestselling author Lalah Delia as they explore the journey of embracing one's homecoming, focusing on healing, growth, and reclaiming your authentic self. Lalah shares her personal journey and insights on navigating life's transitions and finding strength within.Lalah Delia is a spiritual writer and practitioner, meditation poet, and bestselling author of Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power. Having alchemized her own journey from crisis and survival into empowered healing and spiritual transformation, she now walks alongside those called to rise into their own power, purpose, alignment, and courage.Discover her transformational work and community at VibrateHigherDaily.com and @lalahdelia on Instagram.She also shares reflections and sacred writings on Substack through her publication, Embodiment Chronicles.
Dr. Thema and Arielle discuss the journey of self-acceptance, freedom, love, and unfolding. The invitation to stop shrinking and begin embracing your authentic self is explored including Arielle's powerful poem for Wild Flowers from the book The Unfolding.Arielle Estoria (R-E-L EH-STORY-UH) (she/her) is a multi-passionate poet, actor, author, and speaker whose work lives at the intersection of storytelling and soul. With a mantra of “words not for the ears but for the soul,” Arielle creates transformative experiences through performance, poetry, and presence.A Sofar Sounds Los Angeles artist with over ten shows across California, Arielle has also worked as a teaching artist with Get Lit and facilitated writing workshops for incarcerated youth and adults, helping individuals tap into freedom through words.Her artistry has been featured in ESSENCE, POPSUGAR, OWN, and Well+Good, and she has collaborated with brands like Google, Lululemon, SKIMS, and TEDx. As both performer and facilitator, Arielle brings intentionality, connection, and warmth to every room she steps into, making her a sought-after voice for events, conferences, and creative communities worldwide.
Dr. Thema and Brittney Moses discuss intergenerational patterns and scripts we inherit and ways of healing and shifting them. They explore empowering, healing pathways that help us accept and affirm our authentic selves. Brittney Moses is a liberatory thinker, meaning-maker, and compassionate voice exploring the intersection of psychology, identity, and culture with a deep reverence for human complexity. She holds a Bachelor's in Psychology from UCLA and a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. For the past decade, Brittney has contributed to the community and online space through writing, content, and public dialogue, sharing not only psychology and insight, but also a deeply human and relatable approach, with room for both humor and honesty. Her lens is narrative, humanistic, existential, and liberation-oriented, and her values are rooted in compassion, curiosity, and inclusivity. She's a proud Los Angeles native, a lifelong theater kid at heart, wife to Jason, mom to her teenage son Austin, and proud human of her pup Lily. In a world that feels increasingly disconnected, Brittney is committed to creating spaces that help us slow down, return to ourselves, and find one another again.
Dr. Thema and phenomenal poet Aja Monet explore the poetry of coming home to yourself. They discuss growth, shifts, and breakthroughs within one’s self and within relationships. aja monet is a Grammy-nominated Surrealist Blues Poet and cultural worker whose artistry transcends boundaries. As the recipient of the Nuyorican Grand Slam Poetry title, aja monet first made her mark in New York’s Lower East Side, honing her voice and craft on the storied stages of a burgeoning poetry movement. She follows in the long legacy and tradition of poets participating and assembling in social movements. Her collaborative spirit has seen her shape and shift culture alongside internationally renowned artists, scholars, activists, and organizers.aja's first full collection of poems, my mother was a freedom fighter, is a powerful tribute to mothers, women, and girls striving for freedom, earning a nomination for a NAACP Image Award for Poetry in 2018. Her debut poetry album, when the poems do what they do , was nominated for a Grammy Best Spoken Word Poetry Album in 2024. The album explores themes of resistance, love, and the inexhaustible quest for joy.Awarded the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award for Poetry (2019), the Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award (2024), The Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award (2024), the EBONY 100 Artist In Residence Award, and the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Vanguard Award (2025), aja also serves as the Artistic Creative Director for V-Day, a global movement to end violence against women and girls. In 2022, she created "VOICES," an audio play amplifying the stories of Black women across the diaspora and the African continent.aja monet released her latest book of poems, florida water, with Haymarket Books on June 3rd, 2025 and is currently working on her second studio album.Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe.
Dr. Thema discusses with Zabie Yamasaki her homecoming journey of healing from sexual violence. They explore the role of embodiment, family, community, and authenticity. Zabie Yamasaki (she/her), MEd, RYT, is the founder of Transcending Trauma through Yoga, which is an organization that offers trauma-informed yoga to survivors, consultations for universities and trauma agencies, and training for healing professionals. Zabie is widely recognized for her intentionality, soulful activism, and passionate dedication to her field. She has trained thousands of healing professionals, yoga instructors, and mental health practitioners in her signature trauma-informed yoga certification both in person and online. She is a trauma-informed yoga instructor, resilience and well-being educator, and a sought-after consultant and keynote speaker. Her yoga as healing program and curriculum is now being implemented at over fifty college campuses and trauma agencies across the country including the University of California (UC) system, Stanford, Yale, University of Southern California, University of Notre Dame, and Johns Hopkins University. Her work has been highlighted on CNN, NBC, KTLA 5, and HuffPost.Zabie received her undergraduate in psychology and social behavior and education at University of California, Irvine, and her graduate degree in higher education administration and student affairs at the George Washington University. She is the author of several publications including: Trauma-Informed Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault: Practices for Healing and Teaching with Compassion, Trauma-Informed Yoga Affirmation Card Deck, Trauma-Informed Yoga Flip Chart: A Teaching Tool for Healing Professionals, Your Joy Is Beautiful: The Magic of Remembering That You Are Enough, Just As You Are, H Is for Healing Card Deck: 52 Everyday Practices to Strengthen Children’s Physical, Emotional, and Mental Well-Being, and Protect Your Energy: A Gentle Guide to Nurture Your Nervous System, Cultivate Rest, and Honor Your Needs.You can learn more about her work, trainings, and speaking engagements at zabieyamasaki.com or on Instagram @transcending_trauma_with_yoga.To learn more about healing sexual trauma, check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. Intro and outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes the psychology of high achievers as well as the potential impact of high stress environments, such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. She provides some insights regarding signs of burnout as well as ways to both cope with it and prevent it. In addition, Dr. Thema shares ways to maximize mental health, well-being, and psychological resilience. Music provided by Joy Jones. To learn more, check out her books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. After you listen, don't forget to like, subscribe, share, and comment.
Dr. Thema explores overextending and burnout with Tanya Asim Cooper, a lawyer, clinical professor of law, and helper. Tanya directs a legal clinic for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking at Pepperdine University's Caruso School of Law. She is also a Christian, and her research focuses on training churches to respond to domestic violence. Dr. Thema explores with Tanya indicators of being overcommitted and ways to heal and practical strategies to reclaim yourself. Intro and outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema discusses with medical doctor, recording artist, and poet Dr. Joy Jones the challenges of being multi-gifted. They explore the benefits, challenges, and coping strategies. They also discuss the romantic relationship dynamics of being married and multi-gifted. Dr. Joy who sings our intro and outro embodies liberation medicine and also shares her journey as a daughter of immigrants. Dr. Joy Jones is a recording artist, anthropologist, urban farmer, and medical doctor. She is board certified in Family Medicine and Psychiatry as well as Functional Medicine and Lifestyle medicine. She is also the CEO and Founder of Whole Village Health, A global wellness firm deeply rooted in liberation medicine. Locally, she works with individuals impacted by the correctional system (both incarcerated and in the community) to help them redefine and achieve personal liberation. Globally, she has travelled to all 7 continents and can often be found leading medical missions to communities most in need. In her leisure she can be found in the community organizing, in the studio creating or in her garden cultivating. In all her work her personal goal is to help all who she comes in contact become “healthier, happier and more whole”.
Therapist, author, and poet RAVINA shares her homecoming journey of healing from intimate partner abuse.RAVINA is a South Asian bestselling author, spoken word artist & licensed therapist, based in Long Beach CA. Her specialization and passion lies in trauma treatment for individuals of marginalized identities, and communities of color facing trauma caused by oppression and systemic violence. RAVINA was born and raised in St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. YELLOW is her collection of poetry published by World Stage Press & recipient of the Long Beach Best Poetry Collection of 2021. RAVINA is a Pushcart Prize Nominee and has performed poetry on nationally and internationally acclaimed stages including the United Nations, and the House of Blues. RAVINA is a performing spoken word artist with the collective Long Beach NeverSpeak!She is the founding director of WAHLA (Writing As Healing Los Angeles) - an award winning workshop and series that honors the intersection of creative writing, expression, and mental health. To learn more about our guest go to https://www.ravinacreative.com/Intro and outro by Joy Jones. After you listen, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. More about Dr. Thema can be found at www.drthema.com
In this episode, therapist and author Zahra Heydari interviews Dr. Thema about her bestselling book, Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love. These two therapists talk about key aspects of healthy love including finding love later in life and finding love after heartbreak. Music by Joy Jones.Zahra has 18 years’ experience in mental health, coaching, crisis intervention, and relationship issues. Zahra’s book is entitled Stop the Bleeding. She works within a holistic approach that includes addressing the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Zahra respects your time, honors your journey and has faith that you deserve to have it all!
Dr. Thema describes the causes and signs of unhealthy relationships before providing practical tips for breaking the cycle and building healthier relationships. To learn more check out her bestselling book Matters of the Heart. Music by Joy Jones
Dr. Thema describes the meaning, causes, and signs of emotional pain and then provides strategies to heal it. Music provided by Joy Jones. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. To learn more, check out her self-help books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart.
Dr. Thema describes the causes and consequences of inner child wounds, as well as specific strategies to heal those wounds. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. Music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema starts this week's episode with an original poem to Heal the Healers. She then describes specific strategies for reducing the distress caused by comparing yourself to others. To learn more, check out her books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. The intro and outro music are by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes aspects of emotional/psychological abuse and provides pointers for healing and recovery. A reading is shared from the book Dear Artist by Jaiya John. To learn more about healing, check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and the latest best seller Matters of the Heart.
Dr. Thema describes the different approaches and skills needed to resolve conflict, whether personal or professional. To learn more check out her new book Matters of the Heart. Opening Poem by Devi Brown. Intro and outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema provides some causes of boredom as well as ways of addressing it in various aspects of your life. This episode may help you shift to rediscovering fulfillment and joy. To learn more read Dr. Thema's new book Matters of the Heart which is available on hard cover, digital, and audio versions. Episode intro and outro by Joy Jones. To register for a May 10th full day retreat in San Diego for $375 email support@drthema.com.
Dr. Thema describes the importance of self-worth and explores potential causes of the sense of worthlessness. She then provides specific strategies for building your self-worth. To learn more, check out her new book Matters of the Heart. Intro and outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes the challenge of an inner critic/inner bully. She then provides strategies for silencing the inner voices that can keep us stuck and settling. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's new book Matters of the Heart in hardback, digital, or audio book.
Dr. Thema describes some of the dynamics of dating someone who is a trauma survivor. She provides pointers for partners for creating a safe and loving relationship. For additional insights, check out Dr. Thema's book Matters of the Heart and the earlier books Homecoming and Reclaim Yourself. Intro and Outro by Joy Jones. Poem by Dr. Jaiya John from his book We Birth Freedom at Dawn Volume One.
Dr. Thema describes curiority and shares the benefits of opening our minds. She then prepares concrete strategies to becoming more curious, more open. Intro and Outro music by Joy Jones. Opening reading by Howard Thurman. To learn more check out Dr. Thema's new book Matters of the Heart.
Dr. Thema describes the importance of not taking the bait of manipulators. She empowers you with specific strategies for resisting manipulation. To learn more, check out her books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. Also check out her interview with Oprah on the Oprah YouTube channel. Intro and outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes political stress, including its consequences and important ways of coping for us to sustain ourselves. The opening reading is an excerpt from Cole Arthur Riley. To learn more check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. The intro and outro songs are by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema starts with a poem by Rumi and describes strategies for blooming so you can grow and thrive. To learn more, check out her new bestselling book, "Matters of the Heart" available wherever books are sold in hardback, digital, and audo versions. Intro and Outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema discusses moving from soullessness to soulfulness with author and psychologist, Dr. Jaiya John, author of We Birth Freedom at Dawn. He shares poems from his latest book and sacred teachings on the path to freedom. To learn more about his work go to www.jaiyajohn.com where he also offers individual phone sessions to enhance connection to the sacred, creativity, and inner growth. Music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema starts with the poem Turning by Lucille Clifton. She then shares specific steps to loving more deeply and holistically. Intro and Outro by Joy Jones. Learn more with Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart.
Dr. Thema describes what it means to give yourself grace and the importance of self kindness, patience, and understanding. She provides strategies to increasing your graciousness with yourself. Poem read by Ife Davis and written by Rev. Dr. Cecelia Bryant. Intro and Outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes the path to tranquility and provides strategies for living a more tranquil life. To learn more, order her books Homecoming and the Reclaim Yourself Workbook, and preorder her new book Matters of the Heart. Dr. Thema starts this episode with an excerpt from Dr. Jaiya John's poetic story Ashia: A Soft Story of Pilgrimage and Peace from his book We Birth Freedom at Dawn: Volume One. Intro and Outro Music by Joy Jones.Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcastinfo@nextdaypodcast.com
Dr. Thema describes the definition, benefits, and steps to living a purposeful life. This week's episode begins with the poem Ego Tripping by Nikki Giovanni. It is performed by Ife Davis.
In this episode, Dr. Thema describes social anxiety, its causes, signs, and most importantly, ways of coping. She also attends to the realities of cultural identities, as she explores this important topic. For more information and support, check out her books Homecoming and Reclaim Yourself.The intro song is Beautiful by Joy Jones and the outro is The Joy also by Joy Jones.This week's poem was written by Renia White and commissioned by Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC) Symposium Event 11.13.24
Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Julie Radico about her new book You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health First Aid Kit. The episode gives practical tips for addressing body image, relationship with food, insomnia, and chronic pain.
Dr. Thema talks with therapist, author, and motivational speaker Dr. Marlon Rollins about his sister's death by suicide as well as ways to heal from and prevent suicide. We also explore his work supporting men's mental health.
Dr. Thema speaks with life coach, minister, and author SharRon Jamison about "corporate grief" especially for persons with a marginalized identity. She defines the concept, describes the potential effects on our health, and provides strategies for holistic success. Dr. Thema illuminates the importance of self awareness and empowered decision making. Her website with her various offerings is sharronjamison.com.
Dr. Thema interviews Harold Leffal, health promoter, author, and cancer survivor about his health journey and his desire to help others reclaim their health physically, mentally, and spiritually. Harold shares the important role that nutrition played in his recovery. You can follow him on Instagram at @haroldleffall or on his website which is www.thegoodlivingnow.com
Dr. Thema explores liberation psychology and its importance to your homecoming journey. She provides principles and tips for you to apply to your mental health journey as a person with a marginalized identity.
Dr. Thema speaks with Dr. Jennifer Mullan about how to decolonize your mental health and your emotions. Dr. Jenn shares highlights from her new book Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing your Practice. Dr. Jenn birthed Decolonizing Therapy: a psychological evolution that weaves together political, ancestral, therapeutic and global well-being.
Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Vanessa Abernathy about partner abuse, including the different types, effects, and strategies for healing. To learn more follow her on social media and check out her website www.meetmonarch.com
Dr. Shena Young, a licensed body centered psychologist-healer, joins us to explain holistic healing from sexual trauma including decolonization, indigenous medicine, and body autonomy. She integrates embodiment, poetry, and psychological science. You can learn more about her and her work on her website embodiedtruthhhealing.com and in her new book body rites: a holistic healing and embodiment workbook for Black survivors of sexual trauma.https://www.embodiedtruthhealing.com/
Dr. Thema speaks with Executive Coach Patrice Ford Lyn about being a leader. They discuss the qualities of a good leader, ways to handle those who are resistant to change, and unique challenges and solutions for leaders with historically excluded identities, including those who are BIPOC, Queer, and/or women. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema interviews Pastor Mike Walrond Jr., senior Pastor, author, and mental health advocate about the path to authenticity. They discuss the definition, costs, benefits, and path to living a more authentic life. Intro by Iyeoka. Outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Jennifer Kelly, a past president of the Georgia Psychological Association and American Psychological Association. Dr. Kelly, a prominent healthy psychologist, provides an understanding of chronic pain and strategies for managing pain. She also gives pointers for loved ones of those living with chronic pain.
Dr. Thema describes warning signs that your strong friend may be struggling and provides pointers for being a better friend to your strong friend.
Dr. Jaiya John, poet, psychologist, and freedom worker, joins us to discuss his new book "All these rivers. You chose love." In this episode he and Dr. Thema explore love, boundaries, ease, seeing our child nature, and grace. Check out his book everywhere books are sold including his website www.jaiyajohn.com
Caution: If hearing about self-harming behaviors is upsetting or triggering for you, Dr. Thema encourages you to select a different episode instead of this one. Dr. Thema defines self-harming behaviors, including the reasons some people engage in them. She then provides alternative strategies for coping and releasing emotional pain.
Dr. Thema in conversation with Dr. Candice Nicole describes myths about sex and relationships. To learn more about Dr. Candice Nicole go to her website drcandicenicole.com Intro by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones
Dr. Thema describes strategies for grounding and soothing yourself, as well as the need for these strategies. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema shares signs of a healthy relationships. These have also been called green lights or green flags, as opposed to the warning signs of abusive relationships. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes reasons for emotional reactivity and strategies for being less reactive. Dr. Thema provides cognitive, behavioral, mindful, and embodied strategies for shifting and slowing down. For more information, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes sources of disappointment and ways to deal with it. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming which has been nominated by the NAACP for an award in Outstanding Literature. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.
Kwanzaa is an African American celebration which focuses on seven African-inspired principles for living well. The principles are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Dr. Thema is joined for this special episode by her family: Bishop John Bryant, Rev. Cecelia Bryant, and Rev. Jamal Bryant as they describe the cultural, spiritual, and psychological significance of the principles.
Dr. Thema gives key principles for cultivating a growth mindset. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes ways you can become more emotionally mature. Emotional maturity benefits your life and your relationships. Intro by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's book Homecoming.
Dr. Thema describes the barriers to motivation and provides specific strategies to get motivated or to stay motivated. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming wherever books are sold. Intro by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema provides the definition, signs, and causes of underemployment and workplace dissatisfaction. She provides multiple strategies for coping with it. Intro by Iyeoka and Outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes the importance of being grounded enough in who we are that we have the capacity to authentically encourage others. She discusses reasons encouragement may be difficult for you and provides specific steps to becoming more expressive in your encouragement. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes benefits and strategies for slowing down. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes chronic fatigue and provides strategies for coping with it. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes the realities of living with mental illness and provides strategies for coping and living with mental illness. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes signs you are a workaholic and ways to cope with ad shift out of workaholism. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes strategies for persons who wanted to become parents and are not trying to accept life without parenthood. She describes ways of finding meaning and purpose while acknowledging the grief and disappointment.
Dr. Thema describes triggers and ways to cope when they are overwhelming. For more information, check out her new book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes the importance of self respect as well as the barriers to self respect. She provides priorities for building self respect. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes some of the major traits of a loving person, whether loving yourself or others. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes reasons we limit ourselves and how to live more freely, openly, wildly. To learn more check out her new books Homecoming and the Antiracism Handbook. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes the benefits, barriers, and pathways for increasing playfulness in your life. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming: Overcome fear and trauma to reclaim your whole authentic self. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes why we are often misunderstood and strategies for dealing with it. For more information, check out her new books Homecoming and the Antiracism Handbook.
Dr. Thema describes the causes, consequences, and pathways to release and cope with severe regret. For more information, check out her new book Homecoming.
Dr. Thema describes the ways sexual trauma can negatively affect your thinking and provides some initial ways to shift your thoughts. For more information, check out her new book Homecoming.
Dr. Thema describes practices you can adopt in your personal healing work and within your therapy if your therapist is open to them. For more information, you can check out the new book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self.
Dr. Thema describes emotional numbness, its causes, and strategies to cope and heal. To learn more check out Dr. Thema's new book Homecoming.
Dr. Thema describes the reality of painful life experiences and the possibility of personal growth during and after those experiences. She provides some concrete strategies for enhancing your growth. For more information, check out her new book Homecoming.
Dr. Thema discusses the importance of shifting from dishonoring and judging ourselves to adopting self compassion. She provides insights on the value of self compassion and practical tips to enhance self compassion. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming.
Dr. Thema describes love which does not require convincing. She also provides important steps to releasing someone who doesn't love you. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming.
Dr. Thema describes the signs to look for if a formerly abusive person says they have changed. Whether you are considering continuing a relationship with a formerly abusive family member, friend, or romantic partner, it it important to recognize the signs and face the truth. For more information, check out Dr. Thema's new book Homecoming.
Dr. Thema thanks you for your continued support of her new book Homecoming. In this episode, we explore the different types of rest and restoration. as well as the importance of shifting our approach from panic to sacred pause.
Dr. Thema describes key aspects of being a safe space for your friends, family, and others that you care about. More information can be found in her new book Homecoming. Intro by Iyeoka. Outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema provides reflections and tips for parents/caretakers who have dreams or goals in addition to family life. Intro by Iyeoka. Outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema’s new book Homecoming, which is based on this podcast, is now the #1 new release in Clinical Psychology and the #3 new release in books on Post Traumatic Stress. This episode provides practical tips for improving your life. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema thanks you for your support of her new book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self. In this episode, she shares tips on disrupting negative thoughts you have about yourself. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema thanks you for your support of her new book Homecoming which is now the #1 Audiobook in Clinical Psychology. In this episode, she shares important pointers for supporting a friend who is grieving. She includes practical do's and don'ts to being a good friend when someone is mourning.
Dr. Thema's new book Homecoming will be released this week. You can get your copy at www.drthema.com/Homecoming. In this episode, Dr. Thema describes hypervigilance, its causes, and how to cope with it. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema provides information for ordering her new book www.drthema.com/homecoming. In this episode Dr. Thema describes signs that a loved one is depressed, as well as important ways to show up for your loved one. Finally, Dr. Thema notes the importance of taking care of yourself and encouraging your loved one to consider professional support.
Dr. Thema announces a gift for those who preorder her book Homecoming from any major bookstore. Access your gift by uploading your receipt at bit.ly/SpecialPreorderGifs In this episode, learn the importance of being collaborative instead of competitive. Dr. Thema describes specific strategies to being a good team player in work, school, and personal relationships.
Dr. Thema describes strategies for breaking out of cycles and patterns, whether in your thinking, actions, or relational style. The Homecoming Book inspired by the Homecoming Podcast is now available for pre-order. In the U.S. check out independent books, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or Target. Outside of the U.S. check with book depository to see if they deliver to your country. Thank you for your support. Episode music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema announces her soon to be released book based on the podcast . It's entitled Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma To Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self. Listeners in the US can preorder it now with any major online bookstore. In this episode, she shares why people sometimes present a false self and how to begin living more authentically.
Dr. Thema describes the traits and behaviors that are associated with happier people. Coming home to yourself is not just about reducing distress but also enhancing your happiness. You are here for more than living stuck in survival mode. Preorder the Homecoming book by Dr. Thema Bryant today on amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Target today. Intro music: Iyeoka Outro music: Joy Jones
Dr. Thema describes signs of emotional spiritual and religious abuse and provides steps for healing and recovering. Intro by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones. Don't forget to vote for Homecoming under the podcast category at vote.naacpimageawards.net
Dr. Thema shares that "Homecoming" is nominated for a NAACP Image Award in the podcast category. Please vote this week at vote.naacpimageawards.net There is one vote allowed per email address. Today's episode explores reasons we overextend ourselves, the harm this does, and the importance of knowing we are enough. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones. Episode Upload - Track 1
Dr. Thema describes unbalanced relationships and potential reasons for the imbalance. She provides tips for recovering after the relationship/situation ends as well as pointers for those who are still in the unbalanced relationship. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes the impact of wounds and the reasons some people will not apologize. She then describes the necessity and pathway to healing even when an apology does not come. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes the dynamics and intentions of manipulation with a special focus on gaslighting. She then provides strategies for responding to it. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes some of the major causes of procrastination and ways to combat them so you can show up more fully for your life in the present. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro music by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema explores the reasons many of us stop dreaming and hoping and then explains the importance of reclaiming our capacity to dream big again. She provides important steps you can take to begin coming home to yourself, including your dreams of living an abundant life.
Notes Dr. Thema describes the pathways that can lead to harshness and the cost of being stuck there. She explains the power of gentleness and provides concrete strategies for cultivating it.
Dr. Thema provides information on the challenges and benefits of boundary setting as well as the different types of boundaries for you to consider.
Dr. Thema describes why and how we abandon ourselves. She then provides motivation and methods for learning not to leave ourselves behind.
Dr. Thema describes the importance of meaning and purposeful living. She then provides specific tips for living with more meaning as you journey home to your authentic self.
Dr. Thema discusses the benefits of gratitude on your health and provides practical tips for increasing your gratitude while not falling into toxic positivity.
Dr. Thema describes the reason conflict resolution skills are important and provided specific strategies to improving your capacity to resolve conflict whether personally or professionally.
Dr. Thema provides a guided meditation for healing experiences of discrimination, rejection, marginalization, exclusion, or oppression. Listeners are reminded to attend to their body, their cultural heritage, and their sacred identity for holistic empowerment and wellness.
Dr. Thema describes the way life changes and transitions can affect us and then provides strategies for coping and adjusting to this new season.
Dr. Thema describes three of the major reasons we choose unfulfilling relationships and provides pointers on how and why to shift to more authentic, fulfilling relationships. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.
Dr. Thema describes ways stress shows up in the body and provides techniques for bringing a sense of calm to your body.
In this episode, Dr. Thema describes the signs of overwhelm and provides practical strategies for shifting both in the moment and in the long-term to reduce our feelings of overwhelm.
In this episode, Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Jaiya John about indigenous understandings of love of your personal self and love of the collective self. He shares what blocks the love and shares from one of his books on the journey home to self love. Learn more about our guest at www.jaiyajohn.com
Dr. Thema describes the health benefits of generosity and provides strategies for shifting from a scarcity mindset to a generous mindset.
Dr. Thema provides a brief overview of experiences that create emotional unavailability and then provides concrete tips for becoming more emotionally available for yourself and to enhance your relationships.
Dr. Thema provides insight on some of the reasons people may be unsupportive and then provides specific ways you can shift your thoughts and actions to address the lack of support.
Dr.Thema describes, the mindset and strategies to aging well holistically.
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Dr. Thema provides strategies to shift away from unhealthy attention seeking.
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Dr. Thema provides strategies to follow through with your intentions, standards, and goals.
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Dr. Thema provides a roadmap to being able to receive and digest constructive criticism.
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Dr. Thema shares causes of the fear of commitment and ways to address it for those who desire to shift into emotional intimacy and relationship.
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Dr. Thema provides strategies for living to your full potential.
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Dr. Thema describes the importance of courage and provides practical strategies to live more courageously.
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Dr. Thema provides strategies for renewing or rebuilding your hope.
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Dr. Thema describes the signs and effects of jealously in friendship. She also provides practical strategies for addressing it.
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Dr. Thema provides strategies for decreasing your stress and coping with stress.
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Dr. Thema describes four common responses for people who experience panic. She provides tips for shifting from unhealthy responses when triggered.
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Dr. Thema provides tips for protecting your peace of mind when dealing with difficult people.
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Family life can be challenging and for some it has been abusive. Dr. Thema explores the decision to disengage and strategies for emotional or physical disengagement. Taking space may be required for some to have safety, healing, and homecoming.
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On this Mother's Day, Dr. Thema is honored to introduce you to her mother. Rev. Cecelia Williams-Bryant, a Christian minister and author, reflects on her experience as a mother, grandmother, and minister to women for 48 years. While our listeners have a range of faith traditions, Rev. Cecelia shares today from the perspective of her Christian faith as she provides insights on mothering, mental health, grief, disappointment, and purpose.
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Dr. Thema describes the emotional impact of infidelity and provides strategies for healing as an individual and as a couple.
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Dr. Thema explores some relationship scripts that can cause us to sabotage our relationships. She describes why and how to shift our thought patterns.
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Dr. Thema describes different defenses that block us from being honest with ourselves and the importance of overcoming them.
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Dr. Thema describes the roots of the lie of unworthiness and she highlights ways to heal and release it.
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Dr. Thema describes some of the factors that psychologists have found to help build resilience. These factors of strategies can help you rebuild your life.
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Dr. Thema describes the ways we live beneath our capacity. She gives strategies for tapping into our power.
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Dr. Thema provides some reflections and strategies for shifting from the past to the present.
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Dr. Thema describes the psychological wounds of sexism and the importance of resisting sexism as we define and affirm ourselves.
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Dr. Thema describes the experience of grief and provides some practical tips for those who are grieving as they journey home to themselves.
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Dr. Thema discusses the importance of recognizing and utilizing your strengths.
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Dr. Thema describes signs, causes, and ways of coping for those living with imposter syndrome.
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Dr. Thema describes self-destructive tendencies, their causes, and strategies to reduce them.
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Dr. Thema explores signs, causes, and strategies to overcome the fear of intimacy.
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Dr. Thema provides insights and strategies for appreciating your single life, whether it is for a season or a lifelong path.
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Dr. Thema describes the stress and strain of taking care of others and ways to nourish yourself.
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Dr. Thema provides psychological strategies to cope with humiliation and embarrassment.
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Dr. Thema explains some reasons we may check out and provides strategies for staying present and connected to ourselves in the moment.
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Dr. Thema explores the signs and causes of trust issues as well as tips to heal and overcome them.
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Dr. Thema provides tips and strategies for starting over.
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Dr. Thema provides coping strategies for those with ongoing health conditions, as well as support for their loved ones. She also gives recovery tips for those with medical trauma as a result of experiencing or witnessing overwhelming medical procedures and/or injuries. Each of us is worthy of care.
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Dr. Thema provides strategies for coping, healing, and growing after failure and disappointment.
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Dr. Thema provides tips to empower us to build and maintain healthy relationships from family life and friendship to romance and work life.
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Dr. Thema describes some principles of Indigenous Psychology to empower and enhance us for the journey home to ourselves.
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Dr. Thema encourages us to free ourselves from the limitations of imitation so we can be our authentic selves.
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Dr. Thema explains the challenges and benefits of patience, as well as ways to cultivate it. This episode is for those whose dreams and goals are taking a long time to manifest.
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Dr. Thema provides tips for us to shift from shrinking to fully showing up.
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Dr. Thema defines the symptoms of depression during this season and provides important tips for coping.
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Dr. Thema describes the challenges of healing, growing, and changing. She encourages us to identify the barriers while still engaging in the process.
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Dr. Thema encourages us to break silence and avoidance to explore financial stress, barriers, and empowerment.
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For the first time, Dr. Thema responds to your relationship questions on trauma recovery, ghosting, closure, and rebuilding trust. She is joined by marriage and family therapist Stevon Lewis.
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Whether you experienced narcissist abuse, emotional abuse, or psychological abuse, the recovery process can be challenging. Dr. Thema provides important strategies for healing whether the emotional abuser was a spouse, dating partner, parent, boss, or religious leader.
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As we come home to ourselves, it is important to be mindful about how we approach power, position, and leadership to stay connected to ourselves and each other. Whether you lead in parenting, at work, in an organization, or in your community, psychologically healthy leadership is important.
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Dr. Thema explores the emotional pain caused by parental abuse, neglect, and/or rejection. She provides key themes for healing these wounds.
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Dr. Thema shares signs we have lost trust in ourselves and tips to rebuild that trust.
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Dr. Thema describes psychological barriers that make it difficult to escape unhealthy relationships and some critical considerations for addressing those barriers.
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Dr. Thema describes the effects of combating racism physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She provides tips to counter it and nourish yourself holistically.
Dr. Thema explains the importance of joy and play for those who have been disconnected from themselves and practical tips for increasing them in your life.
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Dr. Thema explores the reason for defensiveness as well as it's psychological costs. She then provides tips for reducing defensiveness so we can come home to ourselves.
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Dr. Thema explores ways for us to seize the moment and live in the present.
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Dr. Thema provides thoughtful considerations for discovering or rediscovering your purpose. She encourages us to reflect on our inner experience and our inner experience and our experiences with others who may have influenced our life decisions.
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Dr. Thema explains the importance of taking our lives off hold so we can stop waiting on the approval of others and begin to validate ourselves.
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Dr. Thema focuses on survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sex trafficking. She provides important tips for reconnecting with our bodies so we can be at home with ourselves.
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Dr. Thema describes the causes and signs of abandonment issues and then gives practical tips to heal.
Dr. Thema describes the experience of not feeling emotionally at home in your physical home. She then provides tips for dealing with difficult or unsupportive people, especially when you live with them.
Dr. Thema discusses breaking out of self-silencing and becoming free to communicate authentically.
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Dr. Thema Provides signs of perfectionism, as well as causes of perfectionism. After unpacking it, she provides practical tips for working through it.
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Dr. Thema describes the barriers to personal growth so we can adopt a movement mindset. She explores ways to breakthrough fear, denial, and loss of motivation as we transform the world around us.
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Dr. Thema describes the psychological impact of racism and the ways we can recover and commit to healing the emotional wounds.
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Dr. Thema honors those who work on both inner change and improving the larger society. She explores the psychological benefits of advocacy and activism and describes important aspects of self and community care.
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Dr. Thema explores the benefits, costs, barriers, and pathways of self-expression.
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Dr. Thema describes panic, including its causes, consequences, and solutions.
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Dr. Thema describes why and how we can reframe our life story.
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Dr. T provides tips on restoring and rebuilding friendships.
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Dr. Thema describes four aspects of emotional intelligence to empower us to connect more deeply and authentically with ourselves and others.
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Dr. Thema describes post-traumatic growth, its pathways, and manifestations.
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Justin, recording artist and author of "Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us," shares with us keys to meditation as a path of becoming more alive and authentic.
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Dr. Thema provides tips on caring for yourself and your children during a crisis.
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In light of the current stress and trauma, people are experiencing Dr. Thema invites Rev. Dr. Rosalynn Brookins to share her journey of healing and recovery.
Dr. Thema provides tips and guidance for coping with stress related to the Corona Virus and other sources of uncertainty.
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Dr. Thema helps us recognize and understand detours and distractions on the journey home to our authentic selves.
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Dr. Thema interviews Tina Lifford, the gifted author, counselor, and actor about her new book and inner fitness project.
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Dr. Thema describes symptoms of depression and ways of coping with it.
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Dr. Thema explores the roots and effects of resentment, as well as the journey of release and homecoming.
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Dr. Thema describes the roots of control issues and ways to heal and shift.
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Dr. Thema provides empowering strategies to address anxiety.
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Dr. Thema explores the cost of erasing ourselves after heartbreak and the path to authentic connection.
Dr. Thema explains why and how we settle. She provides specific tips that activates us to live more fully.
Dr. Thema describes pathways of healing emerging from the lives and scholarship of Black women.
Dr. Thema speaks with author Aundi Kobler about the importance of being gentle with ourselves as we reclaim our lives.
In this mini-episode, Dr. Thema teaches about mindful intimacy, being more present in our intimate relationships.
Dr. Thema describes how childhood experiences can shape our adult relationships and steps to heal our relationship patterns.
Dr. Thema explores the use of emotional eating to cope with stress, boredom, and trauma.
Dr. Thema explores the impact of childhood emotional neglect and ways to heal as we come home to ourselves.
Dr. Thema shatters the silence on the loneliness and provides concrete steps to address it.
Dr. Thema explains how and why we self-sabotage and the ways to shift so we can come home to ourselves.
Dr. Thema examines the roots of extreme people pleasing and illuminates the journey home to ourselves.
Dr. Thema describes the potential long term effects of trauma and some key issues to address for healing.
Dr. Thema describes the roots of insecurity and the beginning journey toward self love and confidence.
Dr. Thema explains forgiveness of self and others from a psychological and spiritual perspective.
Dr. Thema explores the major themes on the journey back to one's self aftermath of a breakup.
Dr. Thema provides healing and empowerment tips for navigating toxic workplaces so we don't lose ourselves. She also explores exiting and launching out of those places.
Dr. Thema unpacks the meaning of rejection from family, friends, partners, and professional positions.
Dr. Thema explores the need to heal our relationship with our bodies and our ideas about sexual intimacy.
Dr. Thema describes emotional liberation as an important part of the journey home to yourself.
Dr. Thema describes the losses that are permanent and the losses we can reclaim on the journey home.
This week, Dr. Thema describes the ways oppression disconnects us from ourselves and how to resist and reclaim ourselves.
Dr. Thema explores the meaning and cost of shame, as well as the journey home to ourselves.
Dr. Thema describes self neglect and its consequences. She provides practical insight on self care, soul care, and community care. These strategies guide us back home to ourselves.
Dr. Thema describes the ways our social circle can become either a barrier or a pathway back home to ourselves. Social support can benefit us psychologically and spiritually, but unhealthy connections can pull us further from our authentic selves.
Dr. Thema, a Minister and psychologist , describes some of the ways we get disconnected from ourselves, symptoms of disconnection, and solutions focused on psychology as one of the paths home.