Why Traditional Psychology Fails the Black Community With Dr. With Afiya Mbilishaka

In this impactful episode of the Raw Success Podcast, we’re joined by Afiya Mbilishaka, psychology expert and founder of PsychoHairapy, for a deep conversation on mental health, culture, and identity.Afiya shares powerful insights on how traditional psychology models were never designed to fully address the needs of the Black community—and the real consequences of that disconnect. We explore how this has shaped mental health stigma, access to care, and the importance of culturally relevant approaches to healing.She also breaks down how PsychoHairapy is creating safe, affirming spaces that merge mental health with cultural expression—highlighting the unique connection between hair, identity, and emotional well-being.This episode challenges conventional thinking and offers a fresh perspective on what true healing can look like when culture is centered in the conversation.If you’re passionate about mental health, personal growth, and community empowerment, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.Follow the Raw Success Podcast for more authentic, thought-provoking discussions.#RawSuccessPodcast #BlackMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfGrowth #CulturalHealingGet Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka's Book Here:Laid to the Side: Disrupting the Silence of Black Girls' Hair Stories in Schoolshttps://amzn.to/3Qw3IV5