

The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema
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
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
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Sep 23, 2025 • 22min
Episode #219: Maximizing Mental Health for High Achievers
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.

Sep 15, 2025 • 27min
Episode #218: Reclaiming Yourself After Burnout with Tanya Asim Cooper
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.

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Sep 8, 2025 • 24min
Episode 217: Finding peace as a multi-gifted person with Dr. Joy Jones
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Joy Jones, a medical doctor, recording artist, and poet specializing in liberation medicine, shares her insights on the complexities of being multi-gifted. She delves into the journey of self-discovery and the challenges of societal expectations, offering heartfelt poetry along the way. Dr. Joy emphasizes the need for balance, self-awareness, and supportive relationships to navigate the overwhelm often felt by those with diverse talents. Her personal anecdotes reveal how relaxation and meaningful connections can lead to greater fulfillment.

Sep 2, 2025 • 25min
Episode #216 Healing from Intimate Partner Abuse with Ravina
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

Aug 29, 2025 • 25min
Episode #215 The Truth About Matters of the Heart with Zahra Heydari
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!

Aug 25, 2025 • 20min
Episdoe #214: Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships
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

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Aug 13, 2025 • 29min
Episode #213 Healing Emotional Pain
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.

Jul 26, 2025 • 24min
Epsidoe #212 : Healing Your Inner Child
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.

Jun 10, 2025 • 21min
Episode #211 The Truth About Social Comparison
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.

Jun 3, 2025 • 25min
Episode #210 Healing from Psychological Abuse
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.