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 with t ..read more

The Covid 19 pandemic began about four years ago. Whew, it’s crazy to say that.  Life has changed as we know it, especially work life.  Many people who once commuted hours a day to work, now do all of their responsibilities from the comfort of their own home. Working hybrid or fully remote has become the new norm which many of us love! I am a work from home advocate, okay! Nonetheless, it begs the question, how do we adjust, longer-term? Extended periods of time in your home or being confined to one space can lead to decreased motivation, sleep changes, depression, and many other dis ..read more

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

For years now, women have been making history in innovative ways. One of the biggest ways we create legacies is by starting our own businesses. Over recent years the number of women owned businesses have been skyrocketing, especially amongst Black women. While I am so in awe and proud of our ingenuity, I often worry about how much capitalism leads our businesses to become our identity.  It’s no secret that when you’re an entrepreneur, you do not have the set business hours of a 9-5.  There’s always something to be done, an idea to jot down, a person to meet with, a bill to pay. I cho ..read more

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

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

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

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

It’s been reported that those who chose not to negotiate do so for multiple factors, including a lack of confidence, avoiding uncomfortable conversations, not knowing how, or feeling satisfied with the original offer (Adelman-Elavsky & Cullen, 2020).  While women in general are likely to be paid lower salaries, the pay gap is even larger for Black women – “earning 63 cents for every dollar earned by White men” (Miller, 2020). The gender and racial gap of salary has significant impacts on emotional and mental well-being and due to historical legacies of enslavement, Black women can suf ..read more

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. I don’t know about ya’ll, but whenever I’m at a party, dinner, or even just going out with my friends, it’s become habitual to post something about it on social media. And though there’s nothing wrong with keeping the girlies updated on my moves, in this day and age, it’s impor ..read more