Session 9: Parenting without Shame

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. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of this, all of the podcasts this month will focus on relationships! This week’s episode focuses on the relationships with our children and parenting. Our special guest therapist for this episode is Mercedes Samudio, LCSW, a parent coach, speaker, and bestselling author of Shame-Proof Parenting. We discussed her ideas about how shame often impacts the way we parent, how we can change the culture around parenting to be more supportive, and strategies for shame-proofing your relationship with your child.   Where to Find Mercedes Mercedes' Website shameproofparenting.com Get the Book! Shame-Proof Parenting   Resources Mentioned Dr. Asadah Kirkland's Work Beating Black Kids Dr. Stacey Patton's Work Spare the Kids The Conscious Parent- book by Dr. Shefali Tsabary   For more information and resources, visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #TBGinSession You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook If you have questions or inquiries, email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.