Session 356: Black People & Hospital Neglect
Therapy for Black Girls
by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
1d ago
It’s no secret that the relationship between Black people and the healthcare system is a fraught one. And as medical racism continues to go unaddressed, we’re seeing more and more negative health outcomes for Black patients, including the perpetuation of harmful conspiracy theories and hesitance to seek medical help when in need.  Joining me this week to talk about the history and statistics behind some of these outcomes is health advocate and New York Times Best Selling Author, Dr. Uché Blackstock. Dr. Blackstock is the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, an organization created ..read more
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TBG U: Sisterhood in the Divine 9
Therapy for Black Girls
by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
2d ago
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. One of the most alluring parts of the college experience is Greek Life, but many people don’t know the ins and outs of sorority life. For those of you who don’t know, I am a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, so I decided to gather my fellow Divine 9 siste ..read more
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Session 355: The Work of Death Doulas
Therapy for Black Girls
by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
1w ago
It is guaranteed that everyone on this Earth will eventually die, and yet, the process is made difficult with considerations such as appointing an authorized representative, leaving dependents behind, and other bureaucratic formalities that can be outright cruel to deal with when you’re already experiencing grief. Stepping in to help with these considerations are death doulas, who work to make this monumental transition as smooth as possible for both the dying and their families. To talk with us today about what it means to be a death doula, this week we're joined by death doula and newly-publ ..read more
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Session 354: ICYMI, Pregnancy & Postpartum Concerns
Therapy for Black Girls
by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
2w ago
In honor of Black Maternal Health Week we’re circling back to one of our inventory episodes that so many of you enjoyed. For our new listeners, you’re in for a treat. This episode features Dr. Kristy Christopher-Holloway, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) here in the state of Georgia. In our conversation Dr. Kristy and I discuss what life can look like during pregnancy, birth and in the postpartum period. Plus we explored the growing research around Black women’s experiences giving birth, how the process of giving birth can be traumatic, the difference between postpartum depression and ..read more
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Session 353: Art Therapy 101
Therapy for Black Girls
by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
3w ago
Playing with markers, clay, and stencils is something we may recall fondly from our youth, but today dismiss as childish. Art Therapy, however, is a very legitimate and relaxing form of therapy for all ages that challenges us to think through our emotions by putting pen to paper. To tell us more, today we're joined by Chicago based artist and registered art therapist, Pierra D. Brown. Since graduating with her Master’s from the School of the Art Institute, she’s worked both in communities, schools, and hospitals to provide clinical services to people of all ages. During our conversation, Pierr ..read more
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TBG U: Celebrating One Year!
Therapy for Black Girls
by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
3w ago
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. Can you believe it’s been one year since the launch of TBG University? It feels like just yesterday when the TBG team first conceptualized the idea of a platform that provided support and community for college-aged Black women. Today, we’re celebrating by reflecting on the gene ..read more
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Session 352: Becoming A Widow
Therapy for Black Girls
by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
1M ago
One of life’s most profound and devastating experiences can be losing a spouse. It’s a journey that can be marked by sorrow and the reshaping of one's identity, but it’s not one you have to go on alone. For today’s conversation, I’m joined by author, veteran journalist, and speaker Leslie Streeter. Leslie is the author of the memoir, “Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like "Journey" in the Title.” A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she and her work have been featured in The Washington Post, CNN, the Atlantic, and more. During our conver ..read more
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Session 351: Navigating A Career Change
Therapy for Black Girls
by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
1M ago
One consequence of the pandemic was that it forced us to take inventory of all of the things in our life that we may be unsatisfied with, and for many of us, career is at the top of that list. Maybe you want to try on some new hats in the same field, or even pivot to a new industry entirely, but the question often is, how do I get started? Joining me today to answer that question is author and career coach, Janice Sutherland. Having successfully navigated multiple mid-career transitions herself, Janice specializes in helping mature Black women seek meaningful career and life transformations in ..read more
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Session 350: Black Women Navigating the Glass Cliff
Therapy for Black Girls
by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
1M ago
If you’re a Black woman working in corporate who has been disturbed by the recent trends to roll back DEI initiatives, you’re not alone. Joining me today to help break down these patterns, as well as offer some tips for Black women navigating the Corporate Ladder, is leadership advisor and keynote speaker Dr. Yasmene Mumby. Dr. Mumby is the founder of The Ringgold, a firm that has helped some of the most impactful organizations in the world achieve their mission-critical organizational ambitions. During our conversation, she shares some things to consider before accepting a promotion at work ..read more
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Session 349: What Does It Mean to Be A Girl's Girl?
Therapy for Black Girls
by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
1M ago
We're excited to present this episode as a part of iHeart's International Women's Day Initiative, 'Women Take the Mic." If you want to check out more programming honoring the incredible women at the network and worldwide, head over to iHeartPodcasts International Women's Day feed by searching 'Women Take the Mic' wherever you look for podcasts. In this episode I'm sharing a little about what International Women's Day means to me, reflecting on the women that inspired me in the past year, and sharing definitions from myself and the women from the TBG Team of what it means to be a girl's gi ..read more
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