Therapy for Black Girls

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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.In this week's episode of Insecure we catch up with Issa & Nathan reconvening after that very awkward night at her apartment and of course we have some thoughts! In this bonus episode, Dr. Oriowo and I chatted about the difficulties with communication that persist with Issa & Nathan, the tension between who Nathan is now and who he might have been in the past, and what the future might hold for them. This episode does contain spoilers so if you haven’t watched the latest episode save this conversation until you’ve had a chance to watch. Where to Find Dr. Oriowowww.annodright.comGrab a copy of Cocoa Butter & Hair GreaseInstagram: @annodrightTwitter: @drdonnaoriowoListen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 231 of the podcast discussing the Season 5 premiere of Insecure.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 201 of the podcast discussing how to vet relationship advice.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 60 of the podcast discussing colorism and texturism. Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 159 of the podcast discussing Molly's return to therapy.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 158 of the podcast discussing Issa & Lawrence's relationship.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 155 of the podcast discussing Molly & Issa's friendship.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 151 of the podcast discussing the Season 4 premiere of Insecure.Stay ConnectedIs there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.comGrab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.Make sure to follow us on social media:Twitter: @therapy4bgirlsInstagram: @therapyforblackgirlsFacebook: @therapyforblackgirlsOur Production TeamExecutive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya ColeProducers: Fredia Lucas & Cindy OkerekeAssistant Producer: Ellice Ellis Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.What have you been taught about money? Have you ever stopped to think about what kind of relationship you have to it? To help us think through our relationship to money and how it can impact our relationships with others is La'Quesha Boston, MA, LPC. She and I chatted about the factors that influence our money mindset, conversations to have with your partner about money, and some of the issues that come up as it relates to friends and finances.ResourcesVisit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!Where to Find La'Queshahttps://www.loveandmoneytherapy.me/Stay ConnectedIs there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.comGrab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.Make sure to follow us on social media:Twitter: @therapy4bgirlsInstagram: @therapyforblackgirlsFacebook: @therapyforblackgirlsOur Production TeamExecutive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya ColeProducers: Fredia Lucas & Cindy OkerekeAssistant Producer: Ellice Ellis Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.Dr. Donna Oriowo is back this week to chat all about the most recent episode of Insecure and boy do we have a lot to chat about! She and I chatted about Lawrence’s new life in San Francisco, all the conversations he & Condola should be having but aren’t, how they might move forward with their relationship, and our predictions for what we might see from them as the season progresses. This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t watched the most recent episode you definitely want to save it for later.ResourcesVisit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!Where to Find Dr. Oriowowww.annodright.comGrab a copy of Cocoa Butter & Hair GreaseInstagram: @annodrightTwitter: @drdonnaoriowoListen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 231 of the podcast discussing the Season 5 premiere of Insecure.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 201 of the podcast discussing how to vet relationship advice.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 60 of the podcast discussing colorism and texturism. Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 159 of the podcast discussing Molly's return to therapy.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 158 of the podcast discussing Issa & Lawrence's relationship.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 155 of the podcast discussing Molly & Issa's friendship.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 151 of the podcast discussing the Season 4 premiere of Insecure.Stay ConnectedIs there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.comGrab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.Make sure to follow us on social media:Twitter: @therapy4bgirlsInstagram: @therapyforblackgirlsFacebook: @therapyforblackgirlsOur Production TeamExecutive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya ColeProducer: Fredia Lucas & Cindy OkerekeAssistant Producer: Ellice Ellis Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.Concerns like PCOS, fibroids and endometriosis are often very painful and complicated but are also often misdiagnosed. Joining us today to chat about these gynecologic concerns that impact our health and sometimes fertility is Dr. Ashley Davis of the Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center. During our conversation, Dr. Davis shared about the symptoms of PCOS, endometriosis, and fibroids, what some common treatment plans might include, and things you may want to consider related to fertility.ResourcesVisit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!Where to Find Dr. Davishttps://fibroidandpelvicwellness.com/Stay ConnectedIs there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.comGrab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.Make sure to follow us on social media:Twitter: @therapy4bgirlsInstagram: @therapyforblackgirlsFacebook: @therapyforblackgirlsOur Production TeamExecutive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya ColeProducer: Cindy OkerekeAssistant Producer: Ellice Ellis Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. the fifth and final season of HBO’s Insecure premiered this week and of course we had to talk about it. My friend and colleague Dr. Donna Oriowo is back with us today to chat all about what we saw in the premiere and what we might expect for the rest of the season.ResourcesVisit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!Where to Find Dr. Oriowowww.annodright.comGrab a copy of Cocoa Butter & Hair GreaseInstagram: @annodrightTwitter: @drdonnaoriowoListen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 201 of the podcast discussing how to vet relationship advice.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 60 of the podcast discussing colorism and texturism. Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 159 of the podcast discussing Molly's return to therapy.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 158 of the podcast discussing Issa & Lawrence's relationship.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 155 of the podcast discussing Molly & Issa's friendship.Listen to Dr. Oriowo here on Session 151 of the podcast discussing the Season 4 premiere of Insecure.Stay ConnectedIs there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.comGrab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.Make sure to follow us on social media:Twitter: @therapy4bgirlsInstagram: @therapyforblackgirlsFacebook: @therapyforblackgirlsOur Production TeamExecutive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya ColeProducer: Cindy OkerekeAssistant Producer: Ellice Ellis Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.Adding a baby to a family can happen many different ways. A few ways we’ve been hearing about more recently is through the use of egg donors and surrogates. Joining us today to share more about the process of becoming an egg donor or a surrogate is Eloise Drane. Eloise and I chatted about the process of becoming an egg donor or a surrogate, some of the challenges of finding egg donors and surrogates, and some of the common misconceptions related to surrogacy and egg donation.ResourcesVisit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!https://www.fertilityforcoloredgirls.orghttps://cadefoundation.orgWhere to Find Eloisehttps://familyinceptions.comInstagram: @eloisedrane @familyinceptionsTwitter: @familyinceptionStay ConnectedIs there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.comGrab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.Make sure to follow us on social media:Twitter: @therapy4bgirlsInstagram: @therapyforblackgirlsFacebook: @therapyforblackgirlsOur Production TeamExecutive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya ColeProducer: Cindy OkerekeAssistant Producer: Ellice Ellis Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.In Session 37 of the podcast, I shared 10 ways to optimize your mental health to give you some ideas of some small things you could consider to begin taking better care of your mental health. As we find ourselves almost 2 years into a pandemic, it felt important to offer some additional strategies that you might find helpful during this time.ResourcesVisit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!Session 78 on MindfulnessStay ConnectedIs there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.comGrab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.Make sure to follow us on social media:Twitter: @therapy4bgirlsInstagram: @therapyforblackgirlsFacebook: @therapyforblackgirlsOur Production TeamExecutive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya ColeProducer: Cindy OkerekeAssistant Producer: Ellice Ellis Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.The fight for reproductive justice has become even more significant following a recent law that passed in Texas making abortions more restrictive. Now more than ever it’s important for us to be engaged in and supporting the efforts of those fighting for the rights of the most marginalized. Joining us today to share about her work in this space is Yamani Hernandez. Yamani and I chatted about what leadership looks like in this space at this moment, protecting your mental health while doing this work, what it looks like to do this work in the age of social media, and she shared ways for you to get involved in supporting this important movement.ResourcesVisit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!The Afiya CenterSupport Yamani's Workabortionfunds.orgStay ConnectedIs there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.comGrab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.Make sure to follow us on social media:Twitter: @therapy4bgirlsInstagram: @therapyforblackgirlsFacebook: @therapyforblackgirlsOur Production TeamExecutive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya ColeProducer: Cindy OkerekeAssistant Producer: Ellice Ellis Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.We’ve talked here before about the importance of having our identities affirmed and celebrated in all of the ways that looks, and joining us today to discuss what that might look like as an Afro-Latina woman is Dr. Luisa Bonifacio. Dr. Bonifacio and I chatted about where to get started in exploring your Afro Latina identity, some of the challenges related to colorism that arise, particularly between generations of Afro-Latina women, media depictions of the community, and she shares some of her favorite resources for finding community.ResourcesVisit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast!https://www.inculturedco.org/Bag Ladiez podcastIlia CalderónWhere to Find Dr. Bonifaciohttps://www.drluisabonifacio.com/Stay ConnectedIs there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.comGrab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.Make sure to follow us on social media:Twitter: @therapy4bgirlsInstagram: @therapyforblackgirlsFacebook: @therapyforblackgirlsOur Production TeamExecutive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya ColeProducer: Cindy OkerekeAssistant Producer: Ellice Ellis Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.