Therapy for Black Girls
Therapy for Black Girls

Therapy for Black Girls

iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.

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The Therapy for Black Girls podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.

Recent Episodes

Session 335: Navigating Painful Emotions Around the Holidays
NOV 29, 2023
Session 335: Navigating Painful Emotions Around the Holidays

While Andy Williams famously proclaimed this to be the most wonderful time of the year, we know that the holiday season can be more than a little stressful for many of us. Whether we’re navigating changing traditions, grieving the loss of a family member, or considering opting out of the holidays entirely, the question becomes how to communicate these feelings to our family members, friends, and others we may usually celebrate this time with.

Joining me to help sort out these holiday-induced stressors is returning guest Nedra Glover Tawaab. Nedra is a licensed therapist, sought-after relationship expert, and the author of New York Times bestsellers Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free. Nedra has appeared as an expert on Red Table Talk, The Breakfast Club, Good Morning America, and the CBS Morning Show, just to name a few. During our conversation, Nedra and I discuss ways you might share a grievance with a family member without severing the relationship, navigating holiday-induced grief, and communicating a change in tradition or a decision to stay home for the holidays.

Resources & Announcements

Shop our "Take Good Care" Holiday Merch line!

Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast.

Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.

 

Where to Find Nedra

    Grab your copy of 'Drama Free'

    Website

    Instagram

     

    Stay Connected

    Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.

    If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.

    Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com

    Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.

    The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.

     

    Make sure to follow us on social media:

    Twitter: @therapy4bgirls

    Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls

    Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls

     

    Our Production Team

    Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

    Producers: Fredia Lucas & Ellice Ellis

    Production Intern: Zariah Taylor

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    TBG University: Majorette Magic at USC
    NOV 28, 2023
    TBG University: Majorette Magic at USC

    Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thinking through your gap year, enrolling in a community college, or grabbing your stoles for graduation, TBG U is here to help you thrive at this stage of your life and beyond.

    If you’re as chronically online as I am, you may recall a viral video from 2022 of USC’s first-ever majorette dance team, the Cardinal Divas. Leading this groundbreaking team is Princess Isis Z Lang, a senior Musical Theatre major at the University of Southern California, a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and my guest for today’s episode. 

    In our conversation, Princess and I discussed the inspiration behind the founding of the Cardinal Divas, how Princess manages a work/life balance as a student leader, and the importance of creating a space for Black students at a PWI. 

    Where to Find Princess

    USC Cardinal Divas Instagram

    USC Cardinal Divas YouTube

    Princess’s Twitter

    Princess’s Instagram

     

    Make sure to follow us on social media:

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    Interested in being a part of a future TBG U episode or suggesting a topic for us to discuss, send us a note HERE

    Order a copy of Sisterhood Heals for you and your girls HERE

     

    Our Production Team

    Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

    Producers: Fredia Lucas & Ellice Ellis

    Production Intern: Zariah Taylor

    TBG University Host & Coordinator: Jayna Ellis

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Session 334: Brainspotting
    NOV 22, 2023
    Session 334: Brainspotting

    The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.

    In passing, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “the eyes are the windows to the soul.” But did you know that there is an emerging body-based modality that works to process client trauma through movement in the eyes? It’s called ‘Brainspotting,’ and today’s guest is here to share all about it. Nicole Bryant is a licensed Mental Health clinician practicing in North Carolina who specializes in neuro-psychotherapy and is currently a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner. 

    In our conversation today, we discuss the science behind Brainspotting, how Brainspotting can serve as an alternative for clients dissatisfied with talk therapy, and why she believes communities of color could benefit most from this treatment.

    Resources & Announcements

    Shop our "Take Good Care" Holiday Merch line!

    Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast.

    Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.

    Brainspotting

    What Is Brainspotting?

     

    Where to Find Nicole

      Website

      Facebook

       

      Stay Connected

      Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.

      If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.

      Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com

      Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.

      The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.

       

      Make sure to follow us on social media:

      Twitter: @therapy4bgirls

      Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls

      Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls

       

      Our Production Team

      Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

      Producers: Fredia Lucas & Ellice Ellis

      Production Intern: Zariah Taylor

      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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      Session 333: Some Thoughts On Megan Thee Stallion's "Cobra"
      NOV 15, 2023
      Session 333: Some Thoughts On Megan Thee Stallion's "Cobra"

      The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.

      A few weeks ago, Megan Thee Stallion released her first self-funded title, "Cobra", which shares a glimpse into how she's been feeling the past few years and some of the mental health challenges she's experienced. I was very moved by the song and wanted to share a few thoughts for consideration. 

      Resources & Announcements

      Stream "Cobra"

      Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast.

      Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.

       

      Stay Connected

      Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.

      If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.

      Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com

      Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.

      The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.

       

      Make sure to follow us on social media:

      Twitter: @therapy4bgirls

      Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls

      Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls

       

      Our Production Team

      Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

      Producers: Fredia Lucas & Ellice Ellis

      Production Intern: Zariah Taylor

      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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      Session 332: ICYMI: Blending Families for the Holidays
      NOV 8, 2023
      Session 332: ICYMI: Blending Families for the Holidays

      The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.

      In case you missed it, we’re diving back into our catalog to get you all prepared for the upcoming holiday season. This week we’re circling back on our conversation about “blending families’ with Jordan A. Madison, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist and contributing writer to the Therapy for Black Girls blog.

      Whether you’re bringing a plus one to this year’s family dinner or planning to spend the holidays with the cousins you haven’t seen in years, there is one thing for certain, blending new family members with old traditions can be tricky  During our conversation we discussed:

      • Some of the more common feelings associated with blending families for the first time
      • What about the holidays overall can cause tension amongst family members
      • How you can maintain your wellness practices while other people are staying in your home or you’re staying in someone else’s
      • Telling your family you’re not coming home for the holidays

       

      Resources & Announcements

      Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast.

      Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.

       

      Where to Find Jordan

       

      Stay Connected

      Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.

      If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.

      Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com

      Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.

      The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.

       

      Make sure to follow us on social media:

      Twitter: @therapy4bgirls

      Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls

      Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls

       

      Our Production Team

      Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

      Producers: Fredia Lucas & Ellice Ellis

      Production Intern: Zariah Taylor

      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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      42 MIN