In this episode of the “reprogram your soul” series, Dr. Earl discusses six types of friends, differences in friendships between man and women, and keys to a good friendship. Listen as he shares ways to identify supportive and toxic friendships. Connect w/ Dr. Earl Turner on: Instagram: @ DrEarlTurner YouTube: www.youtube.com/drearlturner Twitter: @ DrEarlTurner Email: DrEarl@drerlangerturner.com Learn more about Dr. Earl on his website at: www.drerlangerturner.com/ Tips on nurturing friendships: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/social-support/art-2004444 ..read more

In episode 2 of the 5 episode “reprogram your soul” series, Dr. Earl focuses on faulty beliefs. Listen as he shares ways to identify negative thinking patterns that may impact your life. Connect w/ Dr. Earl Turner on: Instagram: @ DrEarlTurner YouTube: www.youtube.com/drearlturner Twitter: @ DrEarlTurner Email: DrEarl@drerlangerturner.com Learn more about Dr. Earl on his website at: www.drerlangerturner.com/ Listen to The Breakdown with Dr. Earl Podcast on your favorite platform! More on cognitive distortions from Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/cognitive-distortions Visit Mental ..read more

In this episode, Dr.Earl discusses Black boys and emotional intelligence with Avery Rosser, LPC.  Mr. Rosser is a board certified counselor in Atlanta and owner of We Climb Counseling and Consulting.    In this episode, we discuss issues impacting Black boys, masculinity norms, and how we teach boys what is acceptable about expressing emotions. Mr. Rosser also discusses his experience as a counselor and offers tips for parents on helping boys express themselves.   Guest info:   You can connect with Avery on Instagram at counselor4life or weclimbcc.  Learn mor ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Earl discusses self-care and coping with COVID-19. Practicing self-care is important during this time given the self-isolation, stress, and working from home. In this episode, Dr. Earl invited some of his friends to join as a panel of mental health experts. Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons, PhD shares her tips as a working mom, Dr. DéLon Isom, PhD discusses how music is helpful for coping, and Dr. Angela L. Harris, PsyD provides her perspective on spirituality and self-care. Guests info: Dr. Hargons is an assistant professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky ..read more

In this episode, Dr.Earl discussed therapy use among Black youth with Rashad “Bow Tie” Mills. Mr.Mills is a licensed professional counselor, radio host, and speaker in Baltimore,Maryland.  We discuss his journey to becoming a therapist, his work with Black youth, and how parents can encourage conversations around mental health.   Guest info:  You can connect with Mr. Rashad Mills on Instagram at Rashad_Bowtie_Mills. To learn more about his work and other social media visit his website at http://rashadmills.com/.  Connect w/ Dr. EarlTurner on: Instagram: @thebreakdownwithdre ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Earl discusses mental health in the Black community with Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble. Dr. Alfiee is an internationally recognized psychologist, author, speaker, and founder of The AAKOMA Project. We breakdown stigma in the Black community and how social media is changing opinions about seeking therapy.   Guest info:  You can connect with Dr. Alfiee on social media at dralfiee or aakomaproject. Learn more about her work by visiting: https://dralfiee.com/   Connect w/ Dr. Earl Turner on: Instagram: @thebreakdownwithdrearl Facebook: w ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Earl discusses having the “sex talk” with your kids. Eliza Boquin, licensed psychotherapist of the Flow & Ease Healing Center joins Dr. Earl to break down the importance of talking with your child about sexual health. Eliza also offers tips for parents on having these difficult conversations. Guest info: You can connect with Eliza on social media at elizagboquin or flowandeasewithe. Learn more about her work by visiting: https://flowandeasehealing.com/ Connect w/ Dr. Earl Turner on: Instagram: @thebreakdownwithdrearl Facebook: www.facebook.com/AskDrEarl Twitter: @AskDr ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Earl discusses suicide awareness and prevention. Suicide is a serious public health concern. The episode breaks down suicide risk factors and identifies tips for reducing risk. Connect w/ Dr. Earl Turner on: Instagram: @thebreakdownwithdrearl Facebook: www.facebook.com/AskDrEarl Twitter: @AskDrEarl Email at thebreakdownwithdrearl@gmail.com Learn more about Dr. Earl on his website at: www.drerlangerturner.com/ For more on suicide prevention visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Resources from the Trevor Project: https://www.t ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Earl discusses how fear prevents you from moving forward with your goals and breakdown the connections between fear and anxiety. He also identifies three simple strategies to help you create a plan to help you get unstuck. For more on anxiety, listen to episode 8 of the Breakdown Podcast with Dr. Kevin Chapman. Connect w/ Dr. Earl Turner on: Instagram: @thebreakdownwithdrearl Facebook: www.facebook.com/AskDrEarl Twitter: @AskDrEarl Email at thebreakdownwithdrearl@gmail.com Learn more about Dr. Earl on his website at: www.drerlangerturner.com/ Listen to The Breakdown Podcas ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Earl discusses factors that prevent men from seeking therapy and Charlamagne tha God’s book “Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me”. Finally, in this segment of Ask Dr. Earl he offers tips on seeking therapy. Mindfulness with Dr. Earl can be found at (listen to Episode 6 for more on mindfulness): www.drerlangerturner.com/resources Connect w/ Dr. Earl Turner on: Instagram: @thebreakdownwithdrearl Facebook: www.facebook.com/AskDrEarl Twitter: @AskDrEarl Email at thebreakdownwithdrearl@gmail.com Learn more about Dr. Earl on his website at: www.drerlangerturner.com/ Listen t ..read more