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Stay Mentally Dope
by Charmaine Beasley, LPC-S & Jasmine Bishop, LPC-S
Mental health just ain’t the same for Black folks. Join Charmaine & Jasmine, two licensed therapists obsessed with Black culture, as they:-Unpack your favorite throwback movies. (And ruin some along the way).-Decode why Black parents refuse to apologize. (Spoiler: it's not what you think.)-Help you ditch the struggle love cycle. (Because honey, you deserve more!)Want to level up your own mental health journey or just want to laugh while trying to make sense of this life, hit that subscribe button, boo. This journey about Black mental health is gonna be DOPE!
Episodes
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So the Internet Says you Have a Mental Health Diagnosis | Stay Mentally Dope
Your timeline said you have ADHD or maybe it’s trauma. The viral video said it’s definitely narcissism. But… is it actually a diagnosis, or is the algorithm doing too much?Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two therapists, as they are breaking down mental-health information vs. misinformation on social...
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Brown Sugar: Why We Run From What We Really Want
Brown Sugar gave us Black love, hip-hop, and chemistry… but did it also give us a masterclass in avoidance and what it can look like when you get off course from what you really want in life. We’re talking Black culture, mental health, attachment, authenticity, and the things we swear we’re not...
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Saying No When You Want To: Summer Walker Therapy | Stay Mentally Dope
In this episode, we are talking about the song ‘No’ by Summer Walker. We are talking about what it looks like when you have been saying ‘yes’ in a relationship and decide to start saying ‘no’. We want to discuss what it can look like to change up how you show up in relationships and start…
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Yung Miami's "Spend Dat": Survival & Self-Love | Stay Mentally Dope
In this episode, we are talking about Yung Miami’s song Spend Dat. This song has become a controversial anthem but we are talking about the aspects of the song that identify self-love, celebrating all parts of us, and showing gratitude for things that we may have learned in order to survive.…
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What Moesha Taught Us About Vulnerability and Safety | Stay Mentally Dope
What happens when vulnerability meets the reality of dating and personal safety? In this episode, we revisit an episode of Moesha that tackled issues many women still navigate today. Join Jasmine and Charmaine, your two favorite black therapists, as we explore the complexities of vulnerability…
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Biker Boyz: Seeking Approval Versus Creating Your Own Identity? | Stay Mentally Dope
In this episode, we are talking about Biker Boyz and doing what we do best which is going deeper. Join us as we, licensed therapists, talk about father and son relationships, approval seeking from parents, creating your own identity, how grief and loss impact parental relationships, and where...
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Therapist Reactions to Reddit Stories -Boundaries in Relationships | Stay Mentally Dope
Reddit has a lot of stories about boundaries in relationships and in this episode we are talking about it. Charmaine and Jasmine, your two favorite mental health therapists will discuss Reddit stories discussing boundaries and relationships and give their reactions and thoughts. 00:00…
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J. Cole’s 1985: Mentorship, Mental Health, and Maturity| Stay Mentally Dope
We’re breaking down J.Cole’s song 1985 and getting real about mentorship, mental health, what it means to respond and maybe just react. It is judgement? Is it growth or ego? Does constructive criticism hit differently in black culture? Join your two favorite mental health therapists, Jasmine and...
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Love Jones: Anxious & Avoidant Attachment Styles
Three questions: do you know your attachment style, have you seen the movie Love Jones, AND have you ever been in a Love Jones type relationship? Nina and Darius had their ups and downs but the love story was epic. In this episode, join your two favorite black therapists as we talk about anxious...
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What is Work Trauma and Tips to Cope | Stay Mentally Dope
We already discussed the America’s Next Top Model Documentary and identifying work trauma and now we are following up with coping with work trauma. Jasmine and Charmaine, your two favorite licensed mental health therapists are discussing the America’s Next Top Model documentary, work trauma, and...
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ANTM & Workplace Trauma | Stay Mentally Dope
In this episode of the Stay Mentally Dope show, we are talking about the America’s Next Top Model Documentary (ANTM) and workplace trauma. We know that by now you have seen the America’s Next Top Model Documentary or have at least heard about it because whew! It was a lot and we are here to talk...
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The Psychology of Attention Seekers (& How to Deal)
Ever wonder what are examples of attention-seeking behavior? In this episode, your two favorite black therapists as we explore how what’s often labeled as “attention-seeking” may actually be a human need for connection, safety, and validation. Through an attachment lens, we unpack where these...
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B.A.P.S. and the Cost of Code Switching
"When they say how are you, what do you say?" "Living large and taking charge big boy!!!!" What does it look like to live your life authentically? Do you know what code switching is and have you ever thought of the potential mental health impact of it? We are talking about it all in this episode;...
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I Can Love You (But First, I Gotta Love Me): The Psychology of Mar J.’s ‘I Can Love You’
I can love you better than her, do you believe me or do I need to explain more? In this episode, your two favorite therapists are discussing Mary J Blige’s song, I Can Love You, and what it looks like to try to prove your self-worth and love, codependency, and what it looks like to need…
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New You, New Friends? Therapists & “ A Different World”
It’s new year, new me time! In life most times growth causes changes in us but what happens when those changes affect our relationships? Maybe the changes within us are reflecting lack of change and insecurities in people around us? That is what happened in this episode of A Different World....
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Therapist Advice on Surviving Holiday Grief with Family | Stay Mentally Dope
For some people Christmas time with the family does not bring joy but it can bring grief and anxiety …..that manifests as bubble guts and headaches. The movie ‘Almost Christmas’ was not an exception. We see this family having to return back home for the first time since their mother and matriarch...
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You Remind Me of My Ex: Therapists React to Usher You Remind Me
Have you ever encountered someone who reminds you of your ex and not in a good way? This is Usher’s song U Remind Me and we are talking about it. Did Usher have good boundaries in this song? Do you have good boundaries when situations like this happen to you? Or do you potentially just keep…
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Therapists React to The Family That Preys | Stay Mentally Dope
The Family That Preys was one of those movies that definitely makes you want to clutch all your pearls! There is generational trauma, sibling rivalry, grief, friendships, betrayal, and a lot of drama. Your two favorite therapists are here to discuss this super loaded movie. As always, we know…
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Vulnerability & Dating: Therapists React to Pop the Balloon (Episode of The Neighborhood)
We have some big dating questions that need answers… ‘why do people choose projects?’, ‘what does it mean to be emotionally vulnerable in relationships?’ , AND ‘is your inner child doing the choosing when dating?’ . In this episode of The Neighborhood, the two brothers, Marty and Malcom, are...
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Therapists Talk High Functioning Depression and Cardi B's Album
Is Cardi B the drama? Is the drama following her? And how do we continue to show up and function when it feels like life is blowing up around you? In this episode, we are talking about what depression can look like when you still have to or feel like you have to be “on” and high functioning. How...
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The Psychology Behind Doechii’s Denial is a River
This episode, we’re diving deep into Doechi’s “Denial Is a River”—because let’s be real, we all know we have denied some stuff. We’ll unpack the layers of denial, avoidance, grief, and self-reflection woven into the song while connecting it to mental health and black culture. Expect honest...
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Therapists Review Gabrielle Union's Book- We're Going to Need More Wine Pt. 2
We are back and still discussing Gabrielle Union’s book, We’re Going to Need More Wine. From confronting trauma to celebrating joy, Union’s storytelling offers a raw and unfiltered look at the intersections of race, gender, mental health, and culture. We discuss the importance of vulnerability in...
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Therapists Review Gabrielle Union's Book- We're Going to Need More Wine Pt. 1
Grab a glass, because Gabrielle Union said it best: We’re Going to Need More Wine. In this episode, join Jasmine and Charmaine as they laugh and maybe cry a little as they unpack Gabrielle’s essays on love, identity, and those awkward moments we all pretend didn’t happen (but absolutely…
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Insecure & Self Talk
What would a therapist say about Issa's 'Broken Pussy' rap? Or her infamous 'mirror talk'? We've got mental health professionals dissecting the very human, often cringe-worthy, but always relatable self-doubt and vulnerability of Issa on Insecure. You might just learn something about yourself…
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Let’s ‘Set It Off’
You all have been continuing to ask for it and we are finally doing it. It is time for us to discuss Set It Off. Set If Off is one of the most classic friendship, trauma, and survival movies. We are discussing black trauma, what happens when you get pushed to the limit, supporting friends, and...
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Love Island and Attachment Styles
Love Island Season 7 took over the internet and conversations and we are no different. We are talking about Love Island Season 7 and some of the attachment styles. Of course, we are very aware that this is a reality show and that the show only depicts very small aspects of these individuals'…
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Reddit Questions- What Therapists Think
Do you guys read Reddit posts? Well, your two favorite black women therapists are reading them and responding. We are diving into the wild, emotional, and often hilarious world of Reddit. From relationship drama and family feuds to mental health therapist confessions and boundary-setting…
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We Out Here Keeping Secrets
Have you ever seen the movie ‘The Secret She Kept’? If you have not, go ahead and add it to your list. Matter of fact, watch it now and then come back and join us in this discussion of this movie. The movie stars the amazing Kyla Pratt as she plays a highly successful lawyer running for District...
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Besties and Jealous: Getting Out of The Toni and Joan Rut
Are you stuck in a cycle of jealousy and competition with your best friend, feeling like you're in a 'Toni and Joan' rut from the iconic show Girlfriends? Have you ever had a friend compare themselves to you? Have you ever compared yourself to a friend? How do you handle friends who show up…
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Is That My Childhood Bully? (Therapist Talk Inner Child Work)
Did you ever have a childhood bully and if so, how do you respond to them when you see them later in life? Do you revert back to childhood or are you able to move on and remember you are not that child anymore? In this episode, we are talking about just that and what happened in an episode of...
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Therapists React to This Is Us Relationships
We love the show ‘This Is Us’ and in this episode we are discussing communication and being intentional in relationships. 00:00 intro 04:10 overview 07:44 is negativity in relationships contagious? 14:30 Relationship fatigue (perhaps why Miguel and his wife got divorced) 17:36 R&B (Randall and...
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Your First Therapy Appointment- Living Single Edition
The viewpoint of mental health has come a long way….or has it? In this episode of Living Single, Khadijah is going to see a therapist for the first time. We get to witness her apprehensions, how the people around her react to it, and what she gains from it. We are talking all about myths in...
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Coming to America & Family Pressure: What Therapists Want You To Know
What kind of pressure has your family put on you about how your life should look? Do you live with cultural expectations? Whether your parents are immigrants, rich, or just come from a humble background, we all have expectations put on us from our parents. In this episode, we are talking about…
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The Enneagram & Joan Clayton/Girlfriends
The enneagram is…. We decided that we wanted to learn more about the enneagram and of course find something within the culture to relate it to, so why not the characteristics of the cast of Girlfriends. We invited the amazing hosts from the podcast Enneagram for the Culture…
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Tips on How to Die Alone (According to Therapists)
Have you watched the show on Hulu called How To Die Alone? If not, you definitely should. How To Die Alone follows a woman who is trying to make major changes in her life after having a near death experience. The show covers vulnerabilities, anxiety, friendship, family, and relationship dynamics,...
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Everybody Hates Chris and Christmas
It is the holiday season fam. As always we are talking about mental health and the black culture, because that is what we do. The holidays are no different. So, we are discussing a Christmas episode of Everybody Hates Chris. During this episode we will discuss mental illness, how it is viewed,...
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According to Therapists| If I Were Broke, THIS is How I Would Manage My Mental Health
How do you deal with your mental health when you don’t have any money? We have a whole episode to discuss some ways to address your mental health when you can not afford or access mental health therapy. Join us as we talk about daily rituals and practices that we can implement to assist with our...
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Therapists React to Family Business by Kanye
“That’s family business”. Kanye West’s Family business talks about everything from catching up with family, family who makes fun of you but supports you when you succeed, supporting family even when they are wrong, grieving family through the holidays, to reminiscing on funny and not so funny...
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What Does It Mean to Be Emotionally Mature?
People really out here calling each other emotionally immature and emotionally mature, but we really want to know what that means. So, we are talking about. Join Jasmine and Charmaine, your two favorite black therapists, as we discuss emotional maturity and how it can look in different…
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Therapists Talk Self-Sabotage, Self-Defeating Behaviors
We are talking about self-sabotage, self-defeating behaviors, self-limiting beliefs and all that . Join your two favorite black therapists and hosts, Jasmine and Charmaine for this discussion. People mention self-sabotaging behaviors all of the time but we are breaking down what it is and what…
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Therapists React to Girls Trip
Do you have a flosse posse? Do you have a friend group that is part of your support and accountability system? Do you need one? Or think you don’t need one? In this episode, we are talking all things about friendship, accountability, healing and vulnerability as we discuss the movie Girls Trip.…
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Therapists Talk School Daze
“Do revolutionaries still get fried chicken?” Jasmine and special guest, Isis Pettway, two therapists, talk about School Daze. We sort through everything like colorism, respectability politics, caste system in Black culture, texturism, and everything in between. Time stamps: 00:00 intro 03:15...
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Therapists React to SZA's I Hate U
“I feel so ordinary except when you’re around me”, “I can't keep no conflict with you boy, can we just rub it out?” If you wonder if I hate you, I don’t. These are just some of the lyrics. She ain’t really hate that man and we are talking about it! Plus, we have questions because there is a lot...
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Therapists React to How Stella Got Her Groove Back (Pt. 2)
Yup, we are still talking about Stella and her getting her groove back. This time we are talking about her relationships. We are diving into what it is like being the “strong black woman” with all of that trauma that we talked about in the first episode and how that affects attachment styles and...
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How Stella Got Her Groove Back (Pt 1)
Who is out there trying to get their groove back like Stella? We don’t just mean that you are trying to go to Jamaica and find you a young boo thing. In this episode, we are talking about the overworked and over functioning strong black woman figuring herself out and finding joy. We are aware…
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Girlfriends: Is It Self-Care or Self-Harm?
My Girllllllllfriends, there through thick and thin. Yup, we are talking about an episode of Girlfriends. The episode we chose is the episode where everything fell apart and Toni and Joan stopped being friends. It was a lot and a lot changed. We are still heart broken. In this We are focusing on...
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Living Single: Regine's Self-Confidence
We are back and we are discussing an episode from one of the greatest shows of all time. No need to debate us, we said what we said. We are talking about Living Single. In this episode, one of the main characters Regine is having a breast reduction and feeling like she is losing her best asset....
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Is There Really a Thin Line between Love & Hate?
We are back with another classic black movie and in this episode it is a Thin Line Between Love and Hate. This movie is LOADED and of course we are discussing it through our mental health lens. We are talking about trauma, trauma responses, avoidance, defensiveness, attachment, anxious…
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Black Girl Anxiety or Whatever Meg Said
Meg THEE Stallion. Whew maybe we are biased but we love some Meg. We also love the song Anxiety and in this episode we are discussing it. Join us as we discuss what anxiety is and how it shows up in black individuals and in this case, black women because yes, it can look different than what…
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March Madness: 90s-2000s R&B Pt 5 (Final Episode)
Description info: We are back!!! It’s the final installment of our March Madness Style R&B Challenge. If you missed the second episode click on the playlist below. We partnered with @BMM_podcast to talk about all things 90s and early 2000s R&B and debate which songs were the best. We are counting...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mental health just ain’t the same for Black folks. Join Charmaine & Jasmine, two licensed therapists obsessed with Black culture, as they:-Unpack your favorite throwback movies. (And ruin some along the way).-Decode why Black parents refuse to apologize. (Spoiler: it's not what you think.)-Help you ditch the struggle love cycle. (Because honey, you deserve more!)Want to level up your own mental health journey or just want to laugh while trying to make sense of this life, hit that subscribe button, boo. This journey about Black mental health is gonna be DOPE!
HOSTED BY
Charmaine Beasley, LPC-S & Jasmine Bishop, LPC-S
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Mental health just ain’t the same for Black folks. Join Charmaine & Jasmine, two licensed therapists obsessed with Black culture, as they:-Unpack your favorite throwback movies. (And ruin some along the way).-Decode why Black parents refuse to apologize. (Spoiler: it's not what you think.)-Help you...
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Stay Mentally Dope is created and hosted by Charmaine Beasley, LPC-S & Jasmine Bishop, LPC-S.
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