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 introYoutube version at: https://youtu.be/ZN-k4xbh4wwMental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womensetting boundariesrelationship boundarieswhat are boundariesPersonal boundariesReddit stories aitahr/aitah r/aita

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 Charmaine, as we discuss this. Let’s talk about it. Mental health x Black culture #jcole #emotionalintelligence #mentorship #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourney #emotionalmaturity Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenMental healthWhat causes defensiveness in a person?How to react when someone is defensive?What kind of trauma causes defensiveness?

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 and avoidant attachment styles and how it affects communication and relationships, pattern cycles, and how to recognize it and heal. 00:00 Intro01:40 Overview of the attachment styles05:44 Love Jones overview08:00 Did Darius have anxious attachment?13:55 Communication issues between attachment styles - -assumptions-keeping a back up roster-not showing all your cards-fantasizing about ex-not resolving issues-not having accountability-being reactive-having different emotional regulation and conflict styles25:30 Why recognizing your attachment is so important & being attracted to a partner with different attachment 29:05 therapists thoughts on avoidant and anxious couple conflict resolutionFollow us: Stay Mentally Dope (@staymentallydope) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok - Make Your Day FB:staymentallydope | FacebookMental health x Black culture Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenMental health#attachmentstyles #couplestherapy #mentalhealth #selflove #mentalhealthpodcast #blackwomenshealth #lovejones #lovejonesmovieWhy did they break up in Love Jones?Can an avoidant and anxious relationship work?how to make anxious-avoidant relationship workHow to handle an avoidant partner?fearful avoidant vs dismissive avoidantanxious attachment style healing

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 providing tips to cope. Mental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for women

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 about it. We will discuss ways to know if you have workplace trauma, accountability in the workplace and in life, what causes companies to be traumatic, emotional safety and lack thereof at work, and of course our reactions to the documentary. Join your two favorite mental health therapists as we unpack all things workplace trauma and the America’s Next Top Model Documentary.#americasnexttopmodel #topmodel #traumasurvivor #worklifebalance #emotionalintelligence #copingstrategies #emotionalregulation #worktrauma

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 behaviors come from, how shame gets attached to them, and how we can respond, to ourselves and others, with curiosity instead of judgment.This conversation invites listeners to soften their inner critic, deepen emotional awareness, and build healthier ways to ask for what they need.Time stamps: 00:00 intro01:25 Why does attention seeking even matter?09:50 Ways people attention seek: drama, talking too much, overcommunication, being too much, needing reassurance15:01 What is attachment?19:25 Learning about your attachment style (learning in childhood and mind reading and why you need a safe space)31:47 TipsPodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #attachment #healingjourney #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourney #highfunctioningdepression #highfunctioninganxiety #trauma #traumahealing Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWhat are examples of attention-seeking behaviorWhat mental illness is attention-seeking behaviorWhat trauma causes attention-seekingIs attention-seeking a red flagWhat is maladaptive attention-seekingWhat attachment style craves attentionHow to stop being a validation seekerWhy is seeking validation toxicWhat are good communication skills in relationships

"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; the anxiety, the imposter syndrome, the pressure, and the survival of it all. Of course, we are also bundling it all up with the movie B.A.P.S. 

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 validation from other people in order to feel valid within yourself. Yea, we know it’s a lot but of course we also do it with a lot of information, a lot of dopeness, and a lot of fun. Time stamps: 00:00 intro00:45 overview 07:40 What is self-esteem (when you have to have others validate you)15:30 Codependency (when you don’t know who you are outside of other people)20:20 Going to therapy and only talking about someone elseVideos mentioned: Gabrielle Union video:Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black women

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. Sometimes we have people who will hold us accountable in positive ways and sometimes they lash out in negative ways in an effort to go back to what made them feel more comfortable. We are talking about it in this episode so join your two favorite mental health therapists and let's discuss when our changes affect the people around us. Time stamps: 00:00 intro01:25 overview04:05 Do friendships change when people change?08:15 Outgrowing your friends15:13 Is it trauma or a personality trait?20:15 Do your friendships prevent you from taking up space?23:50 Why black folks take not being down so seriously27:20 QTNAPodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture  #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourney #highfunctioningdepression #highfunctioninganxiety #trauma #traumahealingPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenHow do you know when a friendship is changingWhat causes friendships to changeWhat are the signs of unhealthy friendshipWhat does it mean when a person is nice and nastyIs jealousy toxic in a friendshipHow do you tell you've outgrown your friendsHow to identify a toxic friendshipDo friends change in collegeWhat does skinfolk ain't kinfolk mean

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 of the family has passed; they are not all coping well, past issues have not been addressed, and some of them do not get along. Does this sound like your family? We are discussing this in this episode and all discussing tips for getting through Christmas time with these feelings. Join your two favorite black therapists as we dive into grief, sibling rivalries, hyperindependence, substance abuse, insecurities, accountability all in the black family at Christmas time. Time stamps: 00:00 intro01:57 Overview of the movie04:50 Avoiding grief until you have to (or until the holidays) makes grief harder07:56 When the person who died had the role of bringing the family together11:55 Acceptance that things look different nowEveryone grieves differently- within reason (accountability)25:05 Having boundaries with family (how to create a boundary)32:35 conflict can be healing36:36 New and old holiday traditions39:18 QTNAVideos mentioned: Living Single Episode: https://youtu.be/cAGzY2jg9-Q?si=9Tr05_ri6VBgkv88Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #griefjourney #dysfunctionalfamily #toxicfamily #Blackculture #boundaries #seasonaldepression #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenHow to deal with toxic family during the holidaysWhy does my family always fight on holidaysHow to set boundaries with family during the holidaysIs my family toxic or am I the problemWhy is grief worse during holidaysHow do you get through the holidays while grievingWhy am I so anxious on holidaysWhat does it mean to avoid griefWhat is suppressing grief

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 dating the same or similar people over and over again? Also, when dating can you also identify when something is negative and this bad experience has become emotionally traumatic? Relationships can be emotionally traumatic for us and affect how we continue to date. Join us in this episode as we discuss all of this. Time stamps: 00:00 intro02:50 How long should someone wait after a relationship to start dating again? (things to look out for)-Allowing friends to tell you your blind spots-Talking about your ex too much -Trauma vs break up grief-Crashing out-Having a partner die vs breaking up-Seeing your ex instead of your partner10:50 Having good boundariesPodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture  #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourney #highfunctioningdepression #highfunctioninganxiety #trauma #traumahealing #blackwomendatingPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWhy do you date people who remind you of your exesIs it normal to still think about your ex when in a new relationshipHow long should someone wait after a relationship to start dating againWhat is the 3 month rule after breakupShould you talk about your ex on a first dateHow do I know if I am over an exWhat to do when you see a red flag in a relationship

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 it’s a lot but of course we also do it with a lot of information, a lot of dopeness, and a lot of fun. Join us in this episode as we discuss The Family That Preys. Time stamps: 00:00 intro01:55 overview04:38 sibling rivalry (Pam and Andrea’s relationship)16:15 The friendship and when raising kids gets complicated27:30 Intergenerational bitterness and trauma40:35 QTNAVideos mentioned: Eve’s Bayou- https://youtu.be/ZDuonOtWMYASoul Food- https://youtu.be/uL6-W_aVSTwPop The Balloon - https://youtube.com/live/TPY0T7IQkbs?feature=sharePodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWas Andrea's son really a cartwrightWhat are the symptoms of a dysfunctional familyHow to handle a dysfunctional familyWhen to cut ties with a dysfunctional familyHow to tell if a family is toxicWhat are the signs of sibling rivalry in adultsHow to cope with sibling rivalryWhat does a toxic sibling relationship look likeDoes sibling rivalry ever go awayWhat emotion is behind bitterness

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 participating in ‘Pop The Balloon’ in order to find dates and it does not go as they thought it would. So of course, we are talking about it. We are not just talking about the brothers, we are also talking about attachment, trauma, and other mental health behaviors that may influence dating and choices in partners. As always we are going to do this with a lot of mental health information and a lot of fun.

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 does high functioning depression differ from major depressive disorder? We are talking about it. We are talking about the signs and how no one is exempt. Join us in this episode as we discuss high functioning depression and Cardi B.

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 conversation, cultural context, and maybe even a few laughs as we explore what happens when the river of denial runs through our relationships, our self-worth, and our healing journeys. As usual, two licensed therapists gab, educate, and tell the truth about everything at the intersection of Black culture and mental health.Time stamps: 00:00 intro03:42 when you try to get rid of a part of you06:10 why numbing, avoiding, and distracting from your feelings is only a temporary fix10:05 self-reflection is a skill you can build (Trauma can make self-reflection hard)19:15 different skills for different parts of life (surviving is not thriving)22:30 Why you can never run from yourselfVideos mentioned: Doechii’s breakdown of her lyrics: https://share.google/o0jaVYymHe0CYwY2WWaiting to Exhale: Waiting to Exhale Pt.1: Savannah and Parent Expectations How To Die Alone: https://youtube.com/live/oY4_YOMbkrE Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture  #Blackculture #Traumasurvivor #ptsd #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #doechii #denialisariver #music #ifstherapist  #addictionsurvivor #sobrietyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenDoechiIs Denial is a River a true story in DoechiiWho is the other voice in Denial is a RiverWhat is emotional avoidanceWhat does it mean to avoid your feelingsIs emotional numbness a trauma responseWhy do I distract myself from my feelingsIs self-reflection good or badWhy is mindfulness hard for trauma survivors

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 breaking generational cycles, how humor and honesty can serve as healing tools, and why Black stories like Union’s are vital in shifting narratives around mental health. Join us as we unpack part two of the lessons within her book and reflect on how her journey invites all of us to embrace our full selves—with grace, courage, and maybe even a little more wine.Time stamps: 00:00 intro03:50 Proving your knowledge and worth in white spaces13:00 Safe spaces for black women/Why crabs in a bucket mentality is actually a fallacy18:48 Finding your value apart from money, work and relationships26:50 QTNA (crazy parts of Gabrielle Union’s book)Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #gabrielleunion #bookclub #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #80sbaby #celebritymemoir #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #booklover #bookreview #booktube #blackwomenpodcasts #80sbaby #therapistpodcast #therapistreacts Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWhat are we going to need more wine about?What was Gabrielle Union's first book?Growing up black in a white suburbCan black siblings be different shades?Is there colorism in the black communityInvisibility of black womenWhy do some people not know how to be single

​​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 did).From navigating Hollywood as a Black woman to navigating family drama that could easily be its own Netflix series, Union reminds us that mental health and healing doesn’t always look neat—and sometimes the best therapy session comes with snacks and side-eye. We’ll talk about how humor can keep us sane, why being “strong” is overrated, and how mental health and Black culture shows up in the joy, pain, and in-between.Time stamps: 00::00 intro03:00 Growing up in a predominantly White neighborhood010:45 Colorism in white spaces and in Black spaces22:00 When the people pleaser finally needs figure out who they are27:00 Learning the skill of listening to yourself is life changingPodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #gabrielleunion #bookclub #celebritymemoir #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #booklover #bookreview #booktube #blackwomenpodcasts #80sbaby #therapistpodcast #therapistreacts Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWhat are we going to need more wine about?What was Gabrielle Union's first book?Growing up black in a white suburbCan black siblings be different shades?Is there colorism in the black community

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 along the way. S1, E1

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 grief. Join Jasmine and Charmaine as we discuss this iconic movie and all of the mental health aspects. Of course, we are going to make light and include humor and identify some questions that need answers. Let’s dive in and find out ways to stay mentally dope. “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” - Malcom XMental health x Black culture  #Blackculture #mentalhealth #setitoffmovie #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWhat was the message in the movie "Set It Off"Why did he let her go at the end of Set It OffWhat happened to Cleo in Set It OffWhat is the plot of the movie Set It OffWhat is the gap between rich and poor calledHow does inequality affect mental healthWhat are systemic barriers in mental healthHow does systemic racism affect mental healthWhat are systemic barriers in mental health careHow does Maslow's hierarchy of needs relate to health

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' actual lives. We are discussing Hurricane Huda and Amaya Papaya and their attachment styles based on certain scenes on the show. Join your two favorite mental health therapists as we discuss attachment styles and Love Island.

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 dilemmas, we are breaking down real posts with real insight. Join in on the discussion with us. Time stamps: 00:00 intro01:53 Why do Black parents suck at mental health?06:18 Does anyone have parents who have problems but refuse treatment because they think therapy is for White people?12:28 AITA for telling my ex’s mom about my ex’s cheating 19:46 AITA- Stepmom slut shamed me26:55 AITA For not dating a Black woman and upsetting my mother32:07 R/therapists- I told my dental hygienist i’m a therapist39:10 R/therapists- My client terminated because of my taste in musicPodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #redditstories #therapisttips #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #therapistpodcast #blackyoutubers #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #mentalhealthpodcast #redditrelationship #redditstorytime Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womentherapist podcast

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 Attorney who is hiding her battle with Schizoaffective Disorder. The movie shines light on serious mental illnesses as well as some of the problems with addressing serious mental illnesses in black communities. Join your two favorite licensed black therapists as we unpack this movie, serious mental illnesses and how they are depicted in media, their signs and symptoms, misinformation in understanding them, and needed communal and family support. Time stamps: 00:00 intro02:10 overview09:30 how mental health stigma can start at home17:31 How avoidance of a problem only makes problems worse.27:00 DSM diagnoses29:15 why you HAVE TO have a good community (this includes a good psychiatrist)37:22 mental health issues and self-esteem40:38 Mental health issues are hereditary, learn your family history43: 06 QTNAPodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture  #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWhat mental illness does Tia have in The Secret She KeptWhat is the stigma of Black women's mental healthWhy don't Black people talk about mental healthmost common mental health issues in the black communityCan bipolar turn into schizophreniaCan a person with schizophrenia seem normalhave episodes of normal with schizophreniaWhat triggers a schizophrenic episodeHow to support family with schizophreniagrow up in a dysfunctional familyfamily dysfunction involved in schizophreniastigma within families of mental health

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 looking better or doing better than you? Let’s talk about it. Of course, there was a viral video about two best friends and outfits at a birthday dinner but we want to discuss how this shows up in friendships. Join your two favorite black therapists as well discuss insecurities, trust issues, and comparisons in friendships.

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 Sister Sister. We love the show and now join us for digging into the mental health aspects of this episode. We are discussing unhealed trauma, trauma responses, inner child work, and vulnerability. Of course, we are doing it all with some humor and questions that need answers.

We love the show ‘This Is Us’ and in this episode we are discussing communication and being intentional in relationships.00:00 intro04:10 overview07:44 is negativity in relationships contagious?14:30 Relationship fatigue (perhaps why Miguel and his wife got divorced)17:36 R&B (Randall and Beth) I call marriage23:08 Kevin and Sophie (attunement in relationships)27:55 Toby and Kate (When your partner’s success triggers your insecurity)34:39 QTNAPodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #relationshiptips #emotionalintelligence #mentalhealth #Blackculture #therapy #therapistsoftiktok #therapisttips #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #thisisus #randallandbeth #familydynamics #divorcejourney #healingjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWhat does it mean to be intentional in a relationshipHow do you show intentional loveIs divorce infectiousAre breakups contagiousIs relationship fatigue normalCan you recover from relationship burnoutHow to support a person with anxietyI call marriage this is usWhat does attunement mean in a relationshipHow do I emotionally attune to my partnerHow do I stop being jealous of my partner's successHow to deal with partner successWhy can't I be happy for my partner's success

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 therapy, myths and narratives around mental health, the stigmas around mental health and therapy, and narratives and behaviors that increase these stigmas. Join us in this discussion. 00:00 intro02:00 overview of episode12:01 when Khadijah went to therapy15:10 Myths about going to therapy depression looks like crying all the timetherapists can hospitalize their clientstherapists can hypnotize you or control your mind23:22 when you reach your goal and it doesn’t solve your problems26:45 if you’re doing these things, you might be more stressed than you realize 34:07 QTNA and phobia of clownsVideos mentioned: Waiting to Exhale: https://youtu.be/RBbWBbd9fwQThings Your Therapist Should Not Do: https://youtu.be/LtWVzv6TSBYPodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #Blackculture #livingsingle #blacktherapist #professionalblackwomen #smallbusinessowners #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #strongblackwoman #perfectionist #strongblackwoman #decolonizetherapy

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 the iconic movie Coming to America. We are discussing cultural and family expectations that can affect us and how we live. We also discuss things that we have learned and come to believe about ourselves and how it can affect how we show up in the world and our relationships. Of course, we always have questions that need answers. As usual, mental health in the black community is different. Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two licensed therapists,  in this discussion. 

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  @EnneagramFortheCulture  to join us in this conversation and explore what enneagrams are, how they do and don’t define us, and how the enneagram types show up in our behaviors and friendships.Time stamps: 00:00 intro02:10 What is the enneagram?07:17 the 9 types15:10 Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the enneagram connection17:58 Lynn and the enneagram29:45 Why did Toni and Maya fight so much?41:15 How we use the enneagram in our friendshipsAll of season 1 is a great intro to the Enneagram but this episode explains what it is and run through the core motivations for each type. The rest of season 1 is a deeper dive into each type. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UYWtpVxYoO3rTnXdJhesF?si=c4df96b66c734735&nd=1&dlsi=53afb8512bea421bVideos version: https://www.youtube.com/@Stay_mentallydopeResources:Enneagram for the culture: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramfortheculture/ If you want to work with Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kreeselcsw/If you want to make Camille: https://www.instagram.com/camille.logan.lcmhc/ The Enneagram for Black Liberation Return to Who You Are Beneath the Armor You Carry By Chichi Agoromhttps://rep.club/products/enneagram-black-liberation?srsltid=AfmBOoqj_tZdVi7o4t-mY6pOGpkVgj85LmIobrQqhESSjJeduQplwrTGThe Black Enneagram (Dayo): https://www.instagram.com/theblackenneagram/Mental health x Black culture #enneagram #adultfriendships #girlfriends #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #healingjourney #selfimprovement #emotionalintelligence #learnonyoutube #mentalhealthpodcast

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, boundaries, and conquering fears. It does all of this with a lot of humor and of course we are talking about. Join us as we, your two favorite black female therapists, discuss this show and its mental health dynamics.

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, family struggles around commercialism and flexing during the holidays, and how we navigate all of the above. Let’s continue to be mentally dope. Time stamps: 00:00 intro 02:37 overview/ why holidays add feelings of pressure 07:34 When Black folks feel pressure to celebrate Kwanzaa 10:35 Do you have to give someone a gift who gets you one? 15:10 Kill moves (dealing with family who have mental health problems) 20:10 meaningful gifts vs expensive gifts and how this impacts people emotionally 25:00 QTNA Videos mentioned: 18:18 How Stella Got Her Groove Back Therapists React to How Stella Got Her Groove Back (Pt 1) 9:15 Emotional Maturity What Does It Mean to Be Emotionally Mature? Mental health x Black culture #mentalhealth #blackfamilies #everybodyhateschris #holidays #holidays #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #blackfamily #holidayseason #unhousedpeople

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 mental health. Time stamps:  00:00 intro  01:10 Ways to find reduced therapy 05:18 Focus on the body 12:07 Have limits 13:55 Lean  20:14 Output & play 26:26 Social media Resources: Sleep hygiene: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Sleep/Sleep---Information-Sheets/Sleep-Information-Sheet---04---Sleep-Hygiene.pdf SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Call or text 988. Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Crisis Directory: https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Warmline-Directory-as-of-November-4-2024-revised.pdf https://translifeline.org/resource_category/hotlines-warmlines/ Crisis centers in each state: https://988lifeline.org/learn/our-crisis-centers/crisis-centers-by-state-and-u-s-territory/ Low cost therapy: https://openpathcollective.org/, https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/program/ccbhc-success-center/ccbhc-locator/  Therapists in your area:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ https://therapyforblackmen.org/ https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/ https://www.therapyden.com/ Support group: https://community.therapyforblackgirls.com/ Please note what popular options ARE NOT listed here.  Jasmine’s journal: https://www.amazon.com/Feelings-Are-Facts-Jasmine-Bishop/dp/B0C7YBCBRR/ref=sr_1_8?crid=HN0CGNXTZLM1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.adSEUsJyrhL-uxL-YkIjEtqCZ1DQDB6FZaHs1o0I_Ib9FxPAwKiNSOgcJ_Gyk9ifxi2zxjI713DjsxubgRhkXxP9DM3iIV_h6SR7BHbkWroAqLLYrkkUp538D19or6mt5e3IDLpriy7avOyZeQ5bGA.PS-ecKiQEWhlknJpK9dJ3WUopL3WB7XauBASsnPFXm8&dib_tag=se&keywords=feelings+are+not+facts+journal&qid=1732560913&s=books&sprefix=feelings+are+not+facts+journal%2Cstripbooks%2C111&sr=1-8 Mental health x Black culture  #therapy #therapistadvice #therapist of #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #healingjourney Podcasts for women mental health podcast  podcast for black women How do you treat mental illness without money How do you cope with poor mental health How to fix mental health without therapy How to mentally fix yourself How to mentally fix yourself How to get help for depression with no money How do you get mental help when you're poor How to see a therapist if you're poor How do you cope with life when you have no one

“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 family memories. Join your two favorite black therapy ladies in this episode of Stay Mentally Dope as we talk about this song and what it means to have “family business”. 

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 situations.  Time stamps:  00:00 intro 01:20 What does it mean to be emotionally mature? 09:28 The signs of an emotionally immature person (accountability, how they deal with conflict, personalizing, reflecting, communicating, etc.) 20:15 How you can become more emotionally mature Podcasts versions are at: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Mental health x Black culture   #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #Podcastsforwomen #mentalhealthpodcast #podcastforblackwomen What does it mean to be emotionally mature What does emotional immaturity look like How does an emotionally immature person act How to tell if someone lacks emotional maturity What is the root cause of emotional immaturity Why do some people never emotionally mature Is my partner emotionally immature Why are some people very defensive How do you develop emotional maturity Why am I so emotionally immature Can an emotionally immature person change How do I build my emotional resilience Podcasts for women mental health podcast  podcast for black women

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 some of the signs and symptoms are and what it looks like in some of our behaviors. We not only want to define it and talk about how it shows up in our relationships, we also want to break free from it. Mental health x Black culture #mentalhealth #selflimitingbeliefs #blackwomenpodcasts #selfdevelopmentjourney #selfsabotage #selfdefeating #selfdestructive #blackculture #therapyjourney #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts

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.  If you have not watched this movie, you definitely should. Join us on this journey as we discuss adult friendships and their importance. Time stamps:  00:00 intro 02:06 intro 08:25 Sasha and Ryan’s fight 14:00 Can friendship with vulnerability and accountability exist? 24:15 When things go unresolved in a relationship 3.0:00 QTNA Are you prepared for a dance battle? Podcasts versions are at: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Mental health x Black culture   #blackculture #girlstrip #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwomen #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #jadapinketsmith #tiffanyhadish #queenlatifah #reginahall Podcast for black women Communication in friendship communication important in friendships open communication in friendship How does poor communication affect friendships What breaks trust in a friendship How to deal with a friendship fight How to resolve conflict between two friends What is a toxic friendship How to apologize and take accountability in a relationship How to practice vulnerability in a relationship Why can't I be vulnerable with my partner Why do I struggle with vulnerability Is Girls Trip movie based on a true story

“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 overview 13:37 the Black caste system 20:24 Light skinnedness (the Gamma Rays & Good Hair, Black Hair) 28:51:00 KFC scene and the “right way” to change the system 48:48 Blackness and mental health 1:01:28 How dark skinned women suffer in this system 1:11:53 Was Da Butt made for this movie? Find Isis here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isisplpc/ and https://www.instagram.com/therapist_isisjai/?locale=zh-hans&hl=am-et  Resource: https://www.psychohairapy.org/ Mental health x Black culture   #blackculture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #spikelee #schooldaze intersectionality#hbcu #texturism #womenofcolor #decolonizeeducation#socialjustice What was the meaning of School Daze message in School Daze What is an example of Colourism What are the effects of colorism Colorism in the black community Respectability politics black elitism What is black exceptionalism What is a black lightskin  Light skin privilege meaning of black excellence What is the concept of passing White passing School daze spike lee Texturism Black women Podcasts for black women

 “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 going on in this song. Join Jasmine and Charmaine as we discuss conflicting feelings in relationships, using someone to make you feel different about yourself, coping with sex, changing during a relationship, leaving your healing in someone else’s hands and so much more. The episode is loaded and you do  not want to miss it. Time stamps:  00:00 intro 01:00 SZA don’t really hate that man 4:38 Issues communicating in relationships 10:20  using other things (sex, distraction) to work through conflict instead of communication 12:38 How people get to wild behavior during conflict or why you really need to allow breaks during conflict 17:05 Blaming your partner for your feelings 21:00 only remembering good things after a breakup YouTube version at: https://www.youtube.com/@Stay_mentallydope  Mental health x Black culture   #blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #attachmentissues #parenting #emotionalintelligence #toxicrelationships #anxiousattachment #mentalhealthpodcast #sza #szaihateu i hate u  Sza I hate you How do you fix a relationship with bad communication Why is communication so hard in relationships What are toxic communication styles Why do I have trouble communicating Can communication break a relationship  protest behaviors How to detach from someone as an anxious attachment Are anxious attachers manipulative Blaming other people for your feelings Conflict style Mental health podcast What is the healthy way to deal with a breakup What is the best way to cope with a breakup How to stop overthinking a breakup

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 relationships. Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two black licensed therapists, as we continue to explore all of the intersections between mental health and black culture in this episode about How Stella Got Her Groove Back. 00:00 intro 02:30 The issues with Stella and Winston’s relationship (age gap, insecure/anxious attachment, having issues relaxing) 13:43 intuition vs trauma 25:00 why you need to do your own work for your relationship to bloom 30:57 QTNA  Podcasts versions are at: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Mental health x Black culture   #blackculture #Howstellagothergrooveback #mentalhealth #attachment #axniousattachment #relationships #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #strongblackwoman #healthyrelationships #healthycommunication #redflags #peoplepleasing What does healthy attachment feel like How do securely attached people act in relationships What does an insecure attachment look like Insecure attachment Anxious attachment What does attachment feel like in a relationship What is an example of attachment in a relationship How does Stella get her groove back What is the story behind How Stella Got Her Groove Back What was the age difference in How Stella Got Her Groove Back How to get your groove back What does it mean to lose your groove

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 that it can be so much easier said than done, so join us in this discussion of this concept, what caused it, and how we can produce change. Time stamps:  00:00 intro 03:58 Overview 07:45 Signs of being a strong Black woman (definition of trauma) 15:30 Stella’s relationships 20:57 What is overfunctioning? 39:25 Needing external validation Podcasts versions are at: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Mental health x Black culture   #blackculture #Howstellagothergrooveback #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #strongblackwoman How does Stella get her groove back What is the story behind How Stella Got Her Groove Back What was the age difference in How Stella Got Her Groove Back How to get your groove back What does it mean to lose your groove How old was Angela Bassett during How Stella Got Her Groove Back How do I get my groove back in life What does get your groove back mean How to get your work groove back What are the characteristics of a strong black woman What is the origin of the strong black woman What is the strong Black woman rhetoric overfunctioning What is the strong Black woman schema IFS therapist Internal family systems Is it OK to seek external validation How do I stop caring about external validation How to stop needing people's approval

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 the self-care aspect and what happens when we are doing thing in the name of self-care but it is actually harming us and/or harming our relationships. Join us as we discuss what self-care is, what it looks like, and what it is not. Episodes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0786138/?ref_=tt_ep_pr & https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758478/ Podcasts versions are at: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Mental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #girllfriends #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #selfsabotage #selfcare #selfcaretips #hotgirlsummer

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. Regine is learning where she thought her self confidence came from and where it may actually come from. We are gearing up for a hot girl summer and this episode is the beginning. We are talking about self confidence, self esteem, and what things we believe about ourselves make us more confident or better. It is a lot but as always we are doing it with a lot of laughs along the way. Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two black licensed mental health therapists, on this journey to staying mentally dope. Season 2 Episode 11 Mental health x Black culture #blackculturematters #livingsingle #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #selfesteem #selfconfidence #selflove #throwbacktv #womenmentalhealth How to improve your self-esteem as a Black woman? What is the self love journey for black women? How can a woman regain self confidence? What causes low self esteem in a woman? What are the signs of low self-confidence? Boost self confidence Why do girls struggle with confidence? How to be confident in your body as a woman? How to improve body confidence? How to make a woman feel better about her body? How can I be confident in my body shape? How do I strengthen my confidence? Living single episode regine got breast reduction What is confirmation bias

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 attachment, and bypassing red flags and signs in relationships. Of course, we also have some questions that need answers for this movie. Join us as we go on this super deep dive and explore this movie and the mental health aspects of it. Time stamps:  00:00 intro 01:13 overview 07:05 Brandy  (Lynn Whitfield) & Darnell (Martin Lawrence)/ when players are protective over the women in their life 10:00 Men who can’t be assertive are sometimes labeled as players 12:45 Why that guy who broke your heart, might just be insecure 15:26 Why that woman who got a attitude (or the high-powered exec) might just be insecure 20:07 how avoidance tricks you into thinking your problems are solved (anxious and avoidant attachment) Deliver us from eva: https://youtu.be/sB4uMTPba1I?si=IFaUCIC_J9XcfV9 Mental health x Black culture  #athinlinebetweenloveandhate #blackculture #anxiousattachment  # #blackculture # # #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #throwbackmovies #relationships #blackwomen #fatalattraction #martinLawrence #lynnwhitfield #dating #bobbybrown #assertive #boundaries #reginaking #avoidance #therapyworks What happened in Thin Line between Love and Hate How does A Thin Line Between Love and Hate end What is an example of avoidance coping What is an avoidance behavior Is avoidance a trauma response How an avoidant feels in a relationship What does an anxious attachment style look like in a relationship? How do people with anxious attachment behave  Red flags in relationships

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 people may think. We are discussing Black Girl Anxiety, trauma, and how we deal with these feelings; the good ways, the bad ways, and the ugly ways. Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two licensed black female therapists in this important and amazing conversation. Time stamps:  00:00 intro 01:28 anxiety defined 03:10 but what is anxiety for black women 8:00 why people think you are rude when you just have anxiety 11:40 helpful and unhelpful coping skills 15:26 why it matters that people don’t believe Black women (Carlee Russell) 22:04 get you a black therapist 35:03 QTNA Podcasts versions are at: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Stay_mentallydope Poetic Justice episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/poetic-justice/id1673538196?i=1000600964145 Mental health x Black culture   #anxiety #megtheestallion #angryblackwoman #blackculture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast  #Trauma #blackwomen #softlife

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 down to the top song and we know y’all want to know what we picked! Join us on the discussion and as always: like, subscribe and leave comments about your choices and what songs we chose. Time stamps:  00:00 intro 02:50 Overview (categories) 07:15 Boyz ii Men vs SWV 11:20 Usher vs Tony! Toni! Tone! 28:10 Tevin Campbell vs Usher 41:10 Candy Rain vs Love 50:00 FINAL FOUR 01:07 TOP TWO Watch the episodes in order: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJZnFprOIw6ahr_UTrz2vsNtoziuHnWKM&si=NZePfi2fBBOA8J-8  BMM podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-black-man-misunderstood-podcast/id1522167698 Our bracket: march-madness-bracket listeners.xlsx Podcasts versions are at: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Mental health x Black culture   #blackculture #90sr&b #marchmadness#Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube MaryJBlige #blackpodcast #maxwell #2000sRnb #staymentallydope #throwbackmusic #usher #rnbclassics #millennialmusic #SWV #donnelljones #BMMpodcast #deborahcox #mintcondition #boyztomen #112

We are back!!! It’s part 3 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 down to the top song and we know y’all want to know what we picked! Join us on the discussion and as always: like, subscribe and leave comments about your choices and what songs we chose. Time stamps:  00:00 intro 02:00 Charmaine’s 2nd round bracket 05:00 Donnell Jones vs SWV Weak debate 17:35 Nobody’s Supposed to be Here Vs Pretty Brown Eyes (Breaking My Heart) 20:40 Mike’s bracket- (Remember the Time Vs Anniversary, All My Life Vs Not Gon Cry, Cupid Vs You Got it Bad,  27:04 I'll Make Love to You Vs, Let Me Love You 40:39 Jasmine’s bracket from hell 43:32 Ascension Vs Nice & Slow Debate Watch the episodes in order: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJZnFprOIw6ahr_UTrz2vsNtoziuHnWKM&si=NZePfi2fBBOA8J-8  BMM podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-black-man-misunderstood-podcast/id1522167698 Our bracket: march-madness-bracket listeners.xlsx Podcasts versions are at: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Mental health x Black culture   #blackculture #90sr&b #marchmadness#Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube MaryJBlige #blackpodcast #maxwell #2000sRnb #staymentallydope #throwbackmusic #usher #rnbclassics #millennialmusic #SWV #donnelljones #BMMpodcast #deborahcox #mintcondition #boyztomen #112 best r&b songs 90s and 2000s best rnb songs 90s and 2000s march madness music rnb march madness music r&b 90’s to 2000’s RnB 90’s - 2000’s R&B

What is the top R&B song of the 90s and early 2000s? That is such a loaded question with so many songs coming to mind. We are joined by Justice & Mike of the Black Man Misunderstood Podcast to have this debate challenge. We are doing a March Madness style bracket to break down what we believe are some of the best R&B songs of this era and then to debate which song is ultimately the best. Join us on this journey of shenanigans, song memories, and straight foolishness. Time stamps: 00:00 intro 01:17 1st- Sunshine Anderson Vs Mariah Carey, Tyrese Vs Health Headley, Alicia Vs Avant & Keke Wyatt, Jazmine Sullivan Vs Boyz II Men 14:00 Mike’s Bracket 33:00 Justice’s bracket 45:00 Songs we couldn’t decide on and outro BMM podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-black-man-misunderstood-podcast/id1522167698 Our bracket: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kTT6jnLy1Jcym-hjaXfn-CwZuCb2UOVR/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=114235239632471142535&rtpof=true&sd=true Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Mental health x Black culture #2000srnb #90sr&b #Blackculture #marchmadness #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #2000sRnb #staymentallydope #throwbackmusic #rnbclassics #millennialmusic #blackmanmisunderstoodpodcast #blackculturematters

“I thought that if I gave him what he needed, he’d give me what I needed” Whew! Of course we had to save Bernie for last in our four part Waiting to Exhale episodes. Bernie found out the hard way what happens when you give your all and lose yourself in other people. Join us, Jasmine and Charmaine, two Black licensed therapists as we discuss Angela Bassett's character, Bernie, from Waiting to Exhale. We are getting into what happens when you find yourself giving up all of you and then being left with what feels like nothing in return. We are also discussing codependency, falling apart, letting go, and the struggle to find yourself in the starting over process. Then just like always, we have some questions that need answers for this character in the movie. Time stamps: 00:00 intro 05:20- Bernie and self-sacrifice 07:35 why some people can’t handle success (when relationships become transactional) 13:15 How did Bernie get into this situation (lost identity, unmet expectations) 20:26 Bernie’s stages of grief (sad, angry, delusional, dgaf, chopping hair off) 33:55 QTNA Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeYouTube Versions found here: https://www.youtube.com/@Stay_mentallydope Mental health x Black culture #waitingtoexhale #strongblackwoman #codependency #selfesteem #blackculture#lowselfesteem #adultfriendships #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #throwbacktvshows #therapist #friendship#relationships #angelabasset #abusesurvivor #narcissist

Did this lady pray for sex from her ex? We are stepping on some toes today! Yes, she prayed for sex and then she found out he was gay. Let’s not forget that Gloria was trying to raise her teenage son, figure out what parenting could and would look like with her ex, figure out her own self-esteem, be there for her friends, and find love. We are soliciting hugs and prayers for Gloria.  She is the third woman within the friend group of Waiting to Exhale that we are discussing in this episode. We are getting into it all; the coparenting, the self-esteem, depending on children, masking feelings, and the struggle to let go. Join Jasmine and Charmaine, two licensed black mental health therapists, as we unpack Gloria and this journey. As always, we have some questions that need answers for Gloria’s character as well.  Time stamps:  00:00 intro 02:02 overview of Gloria (and Tariq) 06:55 Gloria coparenting with David 11:20 when you’re holding on for too long 16:08 Gloria can’t handle getting what she prayed for 21:30 No one thing defines you or you will be disappointed every time 24:02 QTNA #waitingtoexhale #strongblackwoman #selfesteem #blackculture #lowselfesteem #adultfriendships #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #throwbacktvshows #therapist #friendship #relationships  #LelaRochen #JustLeon #PARENTIFICATION #giancarloespicito #lorettadevine Who is Gloria's son in Waiting to Exhale Loretta Devine waiting to exhale walk waiting to exhale gloria walking away I hope he not watching me walk away How do you let go of someone you have kids with How do you co-parent with someone you're still in love with How do you get over an ex you still love and have a child with What is the root cause of low self-esteem Should you be in a relationship if you have low self-esteem What is the enmeshed mother syndrome? What does mother-son codependency look like Can a mother be too attached to her child

“You raggedy, B*****!” This man showed up drunk in a leather vest and then threw an orange at her. Like come on man! We are back at it again with the Waiting To Exhale Series and this time we are talking about Robin. Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two black licensed mental health therapists, as we discuss all things Robin from Waiting to Exhale and her self discovery and self love journey. We are diving into choosing partners in hopes of safety, not healing and jumping into relationships hoping for different results, figuring out our why, how avoiding accountability affects relationships, and why self-discovery and self-love are so important. We also have questions that need answers for Robin’s character and some of her scenes. 00:00 intro 05:05 Robin and Michael 11:50 Why therapist preach self-love 15:31 Robin & Troy 23:11 Robin & Russell 29:36 QTNA Above the Rim video https://youtu.be/kT72edEjiy0 It Kills Me Video https://youtu.be/kmvwC8_2hdM Podcasts versions are at: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Mental health x Black culture #waitingtoexhale #selfesteem #blackculture#lowselfesteem #adultfriendships #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #throwbacktvshows #therapist #friendship#relationships #selffulfillingprofecy #selfworth #selflove #LelaRochen #JustLeon

“He’s a good man Savannah!” Who was Savannah’s mama seeing? Because babyyyy who was he a good man too?? We are starting a four-part series discussing each of the ladies from Waiting to Exhale and we are so excited for you to join in this discussion with us. In this episode, we are talking about Savannah from Waiting to Exhale and parental expectations. Join us, Charmaine and Jasmine, as we discuss Savannah, parental expectations, parental defined value, and what success can look like for each of us based on outside values and expectations. As always we have a lot of questions that need answers.00:00 intro02:30 overview05:30 when parental expectations are too much7:47 Savannah and her mom had a dysfunctional relationship10:30 When your parent can’t see your worth14:15 tying worth to beauty16:55 nothing will make your life perfect19:20 how the parents values impact the child21:55 QTNA (being older and single)Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #waitingtoexhale #blackculture#mentalhealth #dysfunctionalfamily #whitneyhouston #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #throwbacktvshows #friendship#relationships #parenting #ScotsdaleArizona #Arizona #AngelaBassett #ParentalExpectations #LorettaDevine #LelaRochon #DennisHaysbert #KenyaMoore #GregoryHines #WendellPierce #MichaelBeach #DonaldFaison #MykeltiWilliamson #BrandonHammon #JustLeon #Leon #HesaGoodManSavannah waiting to exhale,waiting 2 exhale,he's a good man savannah,Is Waiting to Exhale a good movie,What does Waiting to Exhale mean,waiting to exhale movie,Where does the quote he's a good man Savannah come from,How do you deal with high parental expectations,How do you deal with parents who expect too much,What are the negative effects of parental expectations,What does high expectations do to a child,How do parents influence values