The Black Psychologist Podcast: Recent Episodes

Dr. Kyle Osbourne and Dr. Jason Coleman

Have conversations, give insight and offer perspectives on matters relating to current events, human behavior, social issues, health, cultural/political trends, sex as well as other life challenging subjects and promote mental health wellness.

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In the latest episode, we begin with discussing the prevalence of gambling addiction/disorders, who's at risk and the social psychology tricks used at casinos that make you spend more. We also discuss how to respond to an insult and what it means if you can't accept a compliment.

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This week on the 'The Psychology of Love' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, the panel discusses the importance of social media compatibility in relationships, we react to internet sensation Reesa Teesa's now-viral "Who TF Did I Marry" videos, the young lady who left her boyfriend and joined Nigerian singer, Omah Lay on stage and we ask Dr. Poole whether she would prefer to make $75K and be happy in a relationship or make $300K and be miserably single.

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This week on the ‘Let’s Get Some Perspective’ edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to the Monique interview on Club Shay Shay and Chris Brown sharing his frustration about being invited and then disinvited to the NBA Celebrity All Star Game.

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In the latest episode, we begin with sharing the best ways to enjoy Valentines’s Day on your own, using contra-dating to get out of a dating rut, Gayle King revealing she lent $4000 to a man she once dated, our preferences on either being in loving relationship while making $75K or miserably single while making 300K and whether it’s okay to get your partner’s name, image and likeness tattooed on your body.

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This week we share tips on managing your mental health during the holidays, discuss the psychology behind why New Year's Resolutions fail and new Sickle Cell Therapies can cost $3 Million for a single patient

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This week we discuss schools across the U.S. joining the growing no-phone movement to boost and mental health, having social anxiety and making friends, we also answer viewer's questions about songs that lift our spirits when we're in a bad mood and becoming a psychologist.

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This week we are joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ashley Poole to discuss Tyler Perry's advice for Black women to find love with less paid men, Brittany Renner candidly disclosing that she's been with 35 people and whether you should care about your partner's body count.

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This week we react and discuss the Bishop Sycamore documentary "BS High" on HBO Max, Doja Cat's recent use of demonic imagery in new song/music video, TikTok's new trend "Silent Walking" movement and recent polling shows Gen Z struggle more with mental health than millennials.

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This week we discuss the Riverfront brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, parents seeing their own health spiral as their kids' mental illness worsen, helpful strategies for living with someone with a mental illness.

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This week we are joined by Dr. O'Shan Gadsden, clinician and Psychology Department Chair, Associate Professor at Hampton University. We discuss his personal journey into mental health, black men and mental health, overcoming stigma, the importance of developing psycho-cultural spiritual perspective in therapy, The Just Heal Bro Tour and more.

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This week we're joined by clinician/counselor and star of "Conversations with The Kenney's" Dr. L. Wayne Kenney. He shares his journey into the mental health field, self-awareness and honesty in relationships, common mistakes made in dating and more.

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This week we discuss Ja Morant being suspended from all Grizzlies activities after Instagram Live video shows him with gun in car, Mattel's newly released Barbie doll with Down syndrome and recent studies show how remote work comes with an increase in drug and drinking habits. #theblackpsychologistpodcast #jamorant #barbie #remotework

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This week we discuss rap artist Desiigner promoting new music while still in mental health facility, 22-year-old NBA player retires, saying anxiety from playing basketball led to 'the darkest times' of his life, MLB teams wearing green ribbons on their jerseys for the month of May to celebrate Mental Health Awareness and why Americans are lonelier and its effects on our health.

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This week we discuss how "tipflation" and "tipcreep" are sparking backlash and fatigue among consumers, Bud Light facing boycott over Dylan Mulvaney partnership, Gen Z women are identifying as bisexual in unprecedented numbers, Dodgers re-signed former outfielder Andrew Toles to contract to provide him with health insurance.

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This week we discuss the Angel Reese backlash, North Carolina Republicans look to ax participation trophies with new bill, "BORG" the new TikTok college drinking trend raises alarms and coping with the loss of a "situationship" aka "friends with benefits" relationship.

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This week we discuss Ja Morant's off the court incidents, former white law student suing Howard University for alleged discrimination after expulsion, reports of young children accidentally eating marijuana edibles soar and artificial intelligence's ability to create digitized recreations of deceased loved ones.

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This week with Dr. Ashley Poole we resume our conversation about men who don't post their partners on social media, dating your intellectual match, earning less than $30,000 is a deal breaker for dating, and couples who sleep in separate bedrooms.

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This week we discuss the killing of Tyre Nicholos, 50 Cent thinks depression is a luxury, Tranq Dope mixed with Fentanyl brings fresh horror to U.S. drug zones and Psychologists want to help Colorado mental health crisis by being allowed to prescribe medications.

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This week we discuss why some people are staying sober during "Dry January" and some of the benefits, 4 behaviors that will raise red flags' on a first date, more than 1,200 families suing social media companies over kids' mental health and is there a best time of day for therapy.

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This week we welcome back guess host Dr. Ashley Poole to discuss going to therapy as the latest dating/relationship deal breaker and why some men don't post their partner on social media.

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This week we discuss the increase of alcohol related deaths that are claiming the lives of working-age Americans, how smartphones may be able to help predict suicide, Sports Psychologist launches lawsuit against the San Antonio Spurs and player Josh Primo for alleged indecent exposure during individual sessions and why do people think going to therapy makes you a good person.

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This week we discuss Kanye West wearing 'White Lives Matter' shirt at fashion show, Andrew Tate and his misogynist messaging, health panel recommends regular anxiety screenings for adults under 65.

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This week we discuss the Miami Dolphin's handling of Tua Tagovailoa's head injury, Little Mermaid live action trailer flooded with racist youtube comments and tweets, Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver suspended one year and fined $10 milllion after probe finds multiple incidents of workplace misconduct, Megan Thee Stallion's new mental health support website and and an update in the murder of music artist PnB Rock.

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This week we discuss the recent tragic death of music artist PnB Rock, the ups and downs of the new social media trend "Quiet Quitting", Deion Sander's dress code for college players and Psychedelic therapy could help treat alcohol use disorder.

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This week we discuss the Deshaun Watson suspension, the LGBTQ community experiencing negative stigmas as monkeypox cases rise and the debate over appropriate messaging, research stating single men are the 'loneliest they've been in generations,' how ghosting is linked to mental health and increase of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills.

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This week we discuss Sesame Place's Rosita mascot snubbing black family, Brooklyn Bishop robbed at gun point while delivering sermon on livestream, therapist has license revoked over allegations she took thousands in cash and trips from a client, new research finds that serotonin activity is not responsible for depression and postpartum depression can hit both mom and dad, sometimes at the same time.

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This week we discuss R. Kelly being ordered to undergo sexual disorder treatment, Cherelle Griner, wife of imprisoned WNBA star protecting her mental health during trial, Randy Cox paralysed by while being transported in police van by New Haven police in Connecticut/police shooting of Jayland Walker, Rhode Island State Senator Tiara Mack twerking on TikTok

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This week we discuss skepticism centering around Jay-Z's Bitcoin academy in former housing project, the mental health impact of Roe Vs. Wade overturn, new mental health emergency hotline launching nationwide on July 16th and troubled residential treatment facilities in Utah.

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This week we discuss using rappers' own rhymes as purported evidence of crime, Burger King's Pride campaign featuring the "Pride Whopper" getting negative feedback, Halo Infinite's Juneteenth cosmetic with offensive name and a recent study provides evidence that offering CBT and cash can reduce crime and violence.

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This week we discuss coping with the recent rash of mass shooting events, 6 NCAA athletes die by suicide since March, Marvel's new Transgender superhero, Netflix's Love on the Spectrum series, Wells Fargo conducting 'fake interviews' with women and people of color for jobs already filled. #theblackpsychologistpodcast #youtube #marvel #ncaa

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This week we discuss the controversy surrounding Walmart's Juneteenth ice cream, a US man wins $450,000 after unwanted work birthday party triggers panic attack, how retailers use psychology to change what we purchase, crypto currency possibly evolving into an addiction and Tennessee Bill would force drunken drivers to support victims' children.

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This week we discuss NFL teams asking draft prospects inappropriate questions about sexuality and parents, the impact of legalized marijuana on therapy, University of Penn law professor rebuked for saying Blacks and other minorities resent western achievements and how raising minimum wage has resulted in lower divorce rates.

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This week we discuss if Hollywood failed Bruce Willis, the "Don't Say Gay" bill/HB 616, if you're really in love or just trauma bonding, and moms who microdose 'magic' mushrooms say the psychedelic made them better parents.

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Bruce Willis, Trauma Bonding, Don't Say Gay Bill, magic mushrooms parenting trend for moms

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This week we discuss how Will Smith slapping Chris Rock personifies toxic masculinity, a new tiktok test claims it can tell how angry someone is, the CROWN Act 2022 (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) bill and a NYC landlord posts giant signs calling out non-paying tenants.

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This week we are joined by Certified Speed and Agility Coach Erik Strassman to discuss the relationship between exercise and mental health, the ongoing Jussie Smollett saga, 'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler being mistaken for a bank robber in Atlanta, and young americans aspiring to become social media influencers.

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This week we discuss the controversy surrounding University of Penn swimmer Lia Thomas who is transgender should be allowed to compete, Doctors more likely to describe black patients as uncooperative, Black Patients labeled as uncooperative, Restaurants saying "no" to phones at the table, and study links tics to social media.

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This week we discuss Brian Flores's lawsuit against the NFL, Ben Simmons's mental health, government harm reduction programs and how an art contest reveals mental health challenges.

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This week we discuss whether couples are more likely to break up on Valentines Day, how BDSM/kink can be used to help your mental health, people using tattoos as therapy to recover from trauma and the recent bomb threats at HBCUs.

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This week we discuss Regina' King's son Ian Alexander Jr dies by suicide and the current state of suicide in the black community, why so many black men are hiding mental illness, how Mexico's real life drug cartels are recruiting youths to be drug smugglers through Grand Theft Auto online, Mental Token is using cryptocurrency to bring awareness to mental health around the globe.

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Regina King, black men hiding mental illness, drug cartels & GTA, Mental Token

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This week we discuss the "Post your pill challenge", cannabis compounds prevent infection by Covid-19 virus, quitting your job increase your mental health, mental health advocates want a new name for Schizophrenia.

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Post your pill challenge, Cannabis combats covid, Quitting your job helps your mental health, new name for Schizophrenia

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This week we discuss Antonio Brown's bizarre behavior, mental health gyms are on the rise, seasonal affective disorder and winter weather sabotaging your sex drive and employer's offering mental health benefits you don't know about.

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This week we discuss Billie Eilish sharing how watching porn at age 11 destroyed her brain, Boston College student pleads guilty to encouraging boyfriend's suicide, eating your way to better mental health, and a company plans to develop virtual mental health clinics in the metaverse.

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This week we discuss Judge Michelle Odinet blames yelling racial slurs on medication, a suicide machine being tested in Switzerland, weight/fat shaming, meditation replacing detention in schools and K-Pop group BTS good for mental health?

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This week we discuss Zac Stacy blaming mental health issues for abusing his child's mother and domestic abuse, Vikings Everson Griffen shares his bipolar diagnosis, YG providing access to mental health services for underserved families and how long the perfect hug should last. #theblackpsychologistpodcast #yg #stopdomesticabuse #eversongriffen

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Zac Stacy, Everson Griffen, YG, perfect hug

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This week we discuss local non-profit offering help with mental health for Young Dolph fans after music artist is killed, Travis Scott's BetterHelp app therapy for AstroWorld victims, TikTok is my therapist: the dangers and promise #mental health videos, Yale study finds minority patients with anxiety and depression are more likely to want doctors who share their culture.

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Young Dolph, Astroworld, TikTok, Cultural Competence

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This week we discuss the LaKeith Stanfield opening up about experiencing anxiety during the filming of "The Harder They Fall" and "Judas and the Black Messiah", the APA apologizes for perpetuating systemic racism, do anxiety rings and playing with slime help alleviate stress/anxiety symptoms and does a high school football team winning 106-0 personify a deeper societal problem

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This week we are again joined by the amazing Dr. Ashley Poole as we discuss the Dave Chappelle controversy, how virtual reality can help treat sexual aversion and protecting your mental health while dating online.

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Dave Chappelle, VR, MH and online dating

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This week we discuss Jon Gruden's offensive emails, how and if Netflix's series "Squid Games" might foster a generation of violent bullies, Eagles offensive linemen returns to team after two-week absence to address mental health, over 120,000 American children have lost a parent or caregiver to Covid-19 and how walking in nature changes the brain.

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Squid Game, Jon Gruden, Lane Johnson, Nature walks

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This week we discuss if video games are harmful for your mental health, Kodak Black's concerning tweets, Pride flags being banned in schools, Nike closes their corporate office for a week to allow employees to prioritize their mental health and two high school student's idea becomes a mental health support law.

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Are video games harmful? Kodak Black, Pride flags banned in school, Nike closes for a week

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This week we discuss the R. Kelly verdict and it's impact on his victims, Raiders player Solomon Thomas shares story of mental health struggle and his sister's suicide with Las Vegas students, New York ends long-term solitary confinement in prisons and jails, using the 4-7-8 method to fall asleep.

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R. Kelly, Solitary Confinement, Solomon Thomas, 4-7-8 Method

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This week we discuss how 9/11 changed how clinicians treat trauma, TikTok debuts mental health help for its users, new study shows mental health improved for many adults after their 1st Covid vaccine shot and TCC rolls out new mental health app

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9/11 & trauma, TikTok debuts mental health help, Covid vaccine and mental health

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This week we discuss the Milk Crate Challenge and why people engage in dangerous viral trends, tennis star Sloane Stephens talks about receiving 2K messages of abuse and anger after US Open loss, new law will allow students to take 5 mental health days and Texas NAACP, students file civil rights complaint over school's alma mater "song" racially offensive origin.

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Milk Crate Challenge, Mental Health Days, Sloane Stephens

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Dating apps and mental health, Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi, Gov Dan Patrick

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This week we discuss how online dating affects mental health and behavior, Texas Governor Dan Patrick blames African Americans for Covid-19 spike, Lil Wayne opens up about mental health struggles and childhood suicide attempt, Kid Cudi talks about sentimental and therapeutic relationship with his dog that recently passed away.

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This week we discuss the current state of homophobia in hip hop, controversial celebrity sober house "Red Door", how police officer's tone of voice can reflect racial disparities during traffic stops and Kit Harington opening up about his struggles with alcoholism and depression.

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Homophobia in Hip Hop, Red Door, Officer's tone, Kit Harington

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This week we discuss Simone Biles withdrawing from the Olympics to focus on mental health, why your swipes on OKCupid and other dating apps might be racist, what is doomscrolling and how can we stop it and mental health response teams yield better outcomes than police in NYC.

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Simone Biles, Doomscrolling, OKCupid

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This week we discuss Rachel Nichols making disparaging remarks about Maria Taylor, singer Halsey reflecting on being white passing as a biracial woman, Soul Cap banned from Tokyo Olympics and a high school valedictorian has his graduation speech about mental health and his sexuality cutoff by principal.

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This week we are joined by the great Dr. Ashley Poole and we discuss Bill Cosby's release from prison, ShaCarri Richardson's Olympic suspension, rapper Kevin Gates reveals childhood sexual abuse and coping with micro aggressions from white management/co-workers.

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This week we discuss why the "slow fade" is worse than "ghosting", the 7 common fights couples have during the first year of marriage, T-Pain says he battled depression after Usher Raymond insult, Ray Charles attributes his early emotional breakdown to his mother passing and we continue to answer viewers/listeners questions on how to tell a loved one they should go to therapy.

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This week we discuss cultural appropriation, Carl Nassib becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay, Britney Spears's conservatorship, how mindfulness feels too whitewashed to embrace and we answer viewers/listeners questions.

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This week we answer viewer's questions, discuss imposter syndrome in BIPOC, the startling mental health struggles of black lawyers and how a fear of needles is contributing to unvaccinated adults.

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This week we discuss the first black mental hospital exclusively for black patients, the NFL ending "race norming", Taraji P Henson launching campaign to help black students fight mental health struggles, racism and hacker threatens to expose therapy notes.

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This week we discuss Naomi Osaka withdrawing from French Open due to her concerns about mental health, NBA fans disrespectful behavior towards players and toxic parenting.

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This week we discuss why people share bad behavior on social media, a Florida HS alters 80 female students yearbook photos, Carmelo Anthony donates $10k scholarship to students studying mental health and a decompression room in the D.C. African American museum.

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This episode we discuss the Olympics decision to ban athletes from wearing Black Lives Matter clothing at the 2021 games, being deemed "not black enough" by other black people, Andra Day past struggles with porn and sex addiction and learning how to detect if someone is lying.

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This week we discuss SWV’s Coko suffering an anxiety attack prior to Verzuz show, therapists in therapy, barbers advocating for mental health and should music artists have mental health insurance?

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This week we discuss Willow Smith opening up about being Polyamorous to mom Jada Pinkett Smith, is pornography bad for you, how people of color can experience grief differently than white people, and Morehouse College Debate team fight racial/anti-Black mockery during debate tournament.

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This week with special guest host Dr. Ashley Poole, we discuss cancel culture, dating with a mental illness, why covid-19 has divorces and break ups on the rise and Howard University students and faculty fighting to save the classics department.

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This week we discuss the Daunte Wright shooting, the growing trend of black men doing yoga, how Chicago rap music and coffee are helping fund therapy and magic mushrooms/marijuana as therapy treatment??

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This week we celebrate the life of DMX. We then discuss relationships and coping with those lingering thoughts after a break up, people pleasers and why drinking and drug use has doubled since the pandemic began.

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This week we celebrate the life of DMX, discuss coping with break ups & relationships, people pleasers and why drinking and drug use has doubled since the pandemic began.

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This week we discuss the harmful effects of colorism, witnesses of the Derek Chauvin trial, a young boy shoots himself with his dad’s gun and “box breathing” techniques to reduce stress.

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In this episode we discuss the Clubhuse app (helpful or dangerous??), vaccine reluctancy in black communities, the mental health impact of Covid, and common mental illness myths

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This week's episode we talk about current state of mental health in the NFL & NBA, where college mental health treatment goes wrong and Texas HBCUs relief efforts

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This week we talk about religion and mental health, Michelle Obama and depression, racist broadcasters at a HS girls basketball game and sitcom about suicide - funny or irresponsible?

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This week we discuss the mass shootings at the Atlanta spas and recent rise in anti Asian American violence, Black women's mental health being invalidated, NCAA women's equality and equipment issue and has Covid 19 changed your personality?

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In this week's episode, we discuss how hip hop artist talking about mental health in their lyrics and the controversy surrounding the upcoming NBA All Star Game

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This week we ask the question, does mental illness cause mass shootings? If race plays a role in the increase of Miami Beach police activity during spring break, Rutgers University mandating Covid-19 vaccinations for students this fall and the relationship between personality and alcohol use.

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In this week's episode we discuss Meghan Markle's new interview, mental health in film/tv/media, the Dr. Seuss controversy celebrate Women's History Month and Social Worker Month

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This week we discuss the mass shootings at the Atlanta spas and recent rise in anti Asian American violence, Black women's mental health being invalidated, NCAA women's equality and equipment issue and has Covid 19 changed your personality?

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This week we talk about religion and mental health, Michelle Obama and depression, racist broadcasters at a HS girls basketball game and sitcom about suicide - funny or irresponsible?