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Between Sessions Podcast
by Between Sessions Podcast
[dope therapists + dope conversations]Two brown chicks changing the face of therapy on both sides of the couch.
Episodes
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Session 141: Napping for Our Mental Health
Did you know that there is a direct relationship between our mental health and sleep? People who struggle w/mental health issues often experience sleep disturbances & people who struggle with sleep often suffer from mental health disturbances. It’s a vicious cycle that can be difficult to break…
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Replay | Session 25: Therapy is Ours with Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa
While Eliza and Eboni are one break, check out some of their favorite episodes from the past. This episode is referenced a lot by the Melanin & Mental Health founders and they wanted to share it for new listeners. Enjoy! In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa. Dr....
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Session 140: Healing is Dope!
This is an IG live. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared why healing is dope. Sign Up for our upcoming Workshop: H.E.A.L. with Melanin & Mental Health https://mailchi.mp/7a9d5bcae066/heal-your-past Follow us across social media @melaninandmentalhealth or...
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Session 139: Signs Your Mental Health is Struggling
This is an IG live. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared information about how to know if your mental health is struggling. Follow us across social media @melaninandmentalhealth or @melaninhealth on Twitter.
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Session 138: How Racism Impacts Your Mental Health
This is an IG live. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared information about how racism impacts your mental health. Follow us across social media @melaninandmentalhealth or @melaninhealth on Twitter.
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Session 137: I Can't Afford Therapy, Now What?
This is an IG live we did a couple weeks ago to kickoff BIPOC Mental Health Month. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared tips on how you can begin to care for your mental health today if you don't currently have access to therapy. What are your favorite ways…
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Session 136: The Greatest Myths About What Men Want in Relationships
Are men emotional? Do men only want sex? Are they afraid of commitment? In this week's episode your favorite mental health duo sit down to talk with Dr. Nic Hardy and try to debunk some of the most common myths we hear about men in relationships. Some of his answers may surprise you and some of...
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Session 135: Surviving Toxic Work Environments
Not all spaces are safe spaces and one of the most harmful spaces we often find ourselves in are toxic work environments. Microaggressions, racial gaslighting, and traumatic experiences are way too familiar for us. So what can we do about it? How do we care for our mental health when you work in...
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Session 134: The Mental Health Challenges of Being First Generation
Growing up first generation American has it’s unique set of challenges. From language barriers to cultural differences, the stress of the “immigrant paradox” can leave one feeling anxious, depressed, and isolated. This week, licensed psychotherapist, Alejandra Restrepo of @shayapsychotherapy...
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Session 133: Men to Heal
In this week's episode, James Harris, licensed mental health professional, founder of Men to Heal®️ and creator of Cheesy Dates Board Game©️ chats with us about the challenges men face due to societal pressure & gender stereotypes. Listen in as he encourages everyone to check our privileges and...
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Session 132: Stop Stressing & Embrace Your Cultural Foods with a Positive Approach to Nutrition
What if the nutrition & wellness standards we pressure ourselves to meet in order to be "healthy" are actually rooted in anti-blackness and white supremacy? How would that impact your approach to health? Maybe you've already experienced this at your yearly physical exam when all your lab work…
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Session 131: Sexual Liberation For Black/Brown Folx
Respectability politics, gender stereotypes, and $ exual shame can take a toll on our mental health & relationships. In this week’s Between Sessions episode, Dr. Nikki Coleman shares with us how Black/Brown folx can begin to liberate ourselves and begin creating a life that is authentic to...
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Session 130: Imposter Syndrome In Black + Brown Men
Who can Black & Brown men turn to when they doubt their worthiness and competence? In a world that tells our boys to “man up,” “boys don’t cry,” and “never let them see you sweat, how can Black/Brown process the insecurities that show up with imposter syndrome? In this week’s Between Sessions...
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Session 129: Maternal Mental Health for Black/Brown Women
Did you know that black women are 3-4 times more likely to die during childbirth than white women? Black women are also at a higher risk of having premature births and encountering life-threatening complications during childbirth. You might think this is solely about healthcare access, but…
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Session 128: How Black/Brown Women Can Have A More Positive Relationship With Food
Are you able to eat a piece of pizza without feeling guilt? Have you been told that you're obese because your BMI is too high? Are you regularly restricting calories out of fear of being "fat & unhealthy"? If you answered "yes" to any of these then you may have that struggle love type of...
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Session 127: How Black/Brown Women Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome can impact high achieving Black/Brown women in several areas of their lives. Eboni and Eliza talk with Kisha Walwyn-Duquesnay about overcoming imposter syndrome. Guest: Kisha Walwyn-Duquesnay Links https://linktr.ee/optimisticcounseling
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Session 126: How to Know if You Struggle with Boundaries
Do you often feel like people take advantage of you or find yourself feeling resentful that you're everyone's go-to? These might be clues that you're someone who struggles with boundaries. Knowing how to identify, set, and enforce boundaries is the foundation for healthy relationships. In this...
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Session 125: Advice I Wish I Would've Received Earlier
In this episode of Between Sessions, Eboni and Eliza discuss advice they wish they had gotten earlier in life. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 124: IG Live- Black/Brown Women's Mental Health Being Ignored
Eboni and Elza did an IG live about Meghan Markle and how her mental health was ignored by the royal family. www.melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 123: Can Love Change Them?
Eboni and Eliza discuss how love nor sex can change the person you care about and how to focus your energy on self instead of your partner. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 122: Feeling Empowered When Your Relationship is Falling Apart
The most common goal people have when starting Couples Therapy is to save their relationship. The most common *unspoken* goal is to have the therapist help them change their partner. Whoops! In this week's episode of Between Sessions, we chat about an alternative approach to couples therapy that...
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Session 121: Managing Crisis Fatigue
Humans are not meant to stay in crisis mode, but since 2020 it's become our default state of being. The problem is...that's not how we're designed to be! After last week's winter storm in Texas that left millions of us without electricity, we noticed the impact crisis fatigue is having on our...
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Session 120: Untangling Negative Messages About Our Hair
In this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss how self-care includes untangling negative messages about our hair. Also discussed why and how these messages are ingrained. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com.
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Session 119: I'm Black and I Want a Black Therapist. Is That Okay?
On this episode of Between Sessions podcast, Eboni and Eliza discuss why someone wants to work with a therapist of color. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 118: Coping with Pandemic Burnout
On this episode of Between Sessions podcast, Eboni and Eliza discuss how burnout impacts everyone, including therapists. They discuss signs of impending burnout and tips to prevent burnout. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 117: How to Find A Black/Latinx Therapist
Eboni and Eliza share strategies to find a therapist. If you are looking for a Black/Latinx Therapist check out melaninandmentahealth.com.
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Session 116: 2020 Lessons We're Taking into 2021
In this episode, Eboni and Eliza share the lessons they have learned this year and will be taking into 2021. Share some lessons you have learned this year. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com.
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Session 115: Ending 2020 with Gratitude
Eboni and Eliza discussed gratitude and how they are using it at the end of 2020. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 114: Grieving During the Holidays
Eboni and Eliza discuss grieving during the holidays. They share different reasons why we grieve and how to deal with grief. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 113: How Lyra Health is Helping Black/Latinx Therapist Be More Visible
In this episode, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Danielle Cottonham to discuss how Lyra Health is working for Black/Latinx therapists to be more visible for the communities that need their help. They discuss how EAPs work, misconceptions about working with EAPs, and how Lyra Health is changing...
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Session 112: Protecting Your Peace
In this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss the upcoming election and what you can do to protect your peace during and after. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 111: Putting Yourself 1st
In this session, Eboni and Eliza discuss what it means to put yourself first and how it benefits you and the people around you. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com.
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Session 110: What Are We Letting Go?
On this episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza are sharing what they are letting go of and how you can let go of things that no longer serve you. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 109: Attraction Doesn't Mean Right For You
On this episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza share why many people find themselves attracted to people that are not always good for them. They also share how to recognize patterns and what to do to change the dynamic. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com.
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Session 108: Rebranding Your Life
In this episode, Eboni and Eliza are discussing rebranding your life. They share why you may want to rebrand and what you need to be prepared to face as you take on this journey. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 107: I went to therapy & now I talk like my therapist: Is that normal?
On the last installment of Is That Normal? Eboni and Eliza discussed how going to therapy changes the way you talk and the terms you start to use in your everyday language. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 106: I went to therapy and now I want everyone to go too: Is That Normal?
On this episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza share why going to therapy often leads you to want to have everyone around you go to therapy. www.melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 105: I Went to Therapy & I’m Getting Divorced: Is That Normal?
Eboni and Eliza discuss is it normal to get divorced after going to therapy in the latest episode. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com.
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Session 104: I Went to Therapy & I'm Still Struggling: Is That Normal?
This week starts a series where Eboni and Eliza discuss common concerns about therapy. In the 1st episode of the series they discuss is it normal to struggle after starting or while in therapy. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com.
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Session 103: Ready for Haters
In this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss the importance of living authentically, and some reason we may be limiting ourselves (including fear of haters). Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 102: Don't Ghost Your Therapists
On this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss a recent post on twitter about not ghosting your therapist. They share why it is important for your healing and times it is ok to ghost. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 101: I LOVE Being a Therapist
On this episode, Eboni and Eliza share why they love being therapists. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a Dope Therapist.
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Session 100: Self-Care During a Revolution
Eboni and Eliza discuss the importance of taking care of yourself while fighting a revolution. It is also our 100th episode! Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com to find a dope therapist.
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Session 99: Mental Health vs Mental Illness
Eboni and Eliza discuss mental health vs mental illness as we start Mental Health Awareness month. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com.
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Session 98: Social Distancing Tips
This week Eboni and Eliza share tips that have helped them with social distancing. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 97: Supporting Your Friends
Eboni and Eliza discussed how to support your friends and managing your expectations with your friends. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com.
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Session 96: Pressures to Be Productive During a Pandemic
This week, Eboni and Eliza discuss the pressures to come out of the pandemic with a new life while most of us are just trying to make it through. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 95: Online Counseling
Eboni and Eliza discuss online counseling and how it can benefit everyone while we are social distancing. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com to find dope therapists, listen to previous podcasts, and dope merchandise.
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Session 94: Coronavirus and Mental Health
In this episode, Eboni and Eliza discuss how the Coronavirus is impacting our mental health and how to take care of ourselves during this time. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com
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Session 93: Healing Can Be Messy
Eboni and Eliza discuss healing and why it so messy at times. Head over to melaninandmentalhealth.com to check out previous podcasts and find a dope therapist.
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