In the Season 3 Session 4 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and LaShundra discuss some of the common causes of sibling rivalry. Our co-hosts review methods parents can use to decrease sibling rivalry and how to reverse sibling rivalry as an adult. LaShundra and Dr. J Burns also share how sibling rivalry has affected their families. Press play to join the discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanated-and-misguided/support ..read more

In the Season 3 Session 3 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts LaShundra and Dr. J Burns explore the common causes of anger and ways to deal with angry people. Our co-hosts review unhealthy ways of managing anger and give tips to help others better handle their anger. Dr. J Burns and LaShundra also share their dealings with anger. Press play to see what this month's challenge is. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanated-and-misguided/support ..read more

In the Season 3 Session 2 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and LaShundra discuss the stages of grief and ways to deal with grief. Our co-hosts examine how grief is expressed and give tips to help others deal with grief. Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns also share their opinions on when it may be helpful to seek professional help for grief. Press play to join in on this conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanated-and-misguided/support ..read more

In the season 3 premiere of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, Dr. Burns and our new co-host, LaShundra, discuss how one becomes a psychiatrist, services offered by a psychiatrist, the difference between a psychiatrist/psychologist/therapists, and how to find a psychiatrist that is right for you. Dr. Burns shares research on the declining number of graduating psychiatrists and the availability of psychiatrists through telehealth. LaShundra, who owns an organization that provides psychoeducation for individuals with mental health challenges, also discusses her experience referring client ..read more

In the season 2 finale of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts, Rae Scottie and Dr. Burns, discuss how you can review previously set goals, identify new goals that need to be added to the list, and make plans to achieve those new and old goals all while maintaining your mental health. Rae Scottie shares how she uses SMART goals to help her clients refocus, and Dr. Burns recommends solutions for individuals having trouble sticking to their goals. Press play to find out some surprising news about next season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mel ..read more

In the Season 2 Session 10 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-host Dr. J Burns along with guest speakers Jameshia Burns, LaKiera Christian, and Destinee Macon what it's like being a black mother in today's society. Our guest speakers also examine their relationships with their mothers growing up and how it affects their relationship with their child. Jameshia, LaKiera, and Destinee share how their friends and family can provide support to make motherhood easier. Press play to join our discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanated-and-m ..read more

In the Season 2 Session 9 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and Rae Scottie discuss how to develop and maintain healthy friendships. Our co-hosts examine what real friendships look like and how effective friendships can benefit your mental health. Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns also share their opinions on how negative friendships can affect your mental health. Press play to join in on this conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanated-and-misguided/support ..read more

In the Season 2 Session 8 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns address insecurities head on. Our co-hosts examine the effects of generational insecurities and common insecurities held by Black women and men. Dr. J Burns and Rae Scottie share their personal insecurities and how they have worked to overcome them. Press play to join our discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanated-and-misguided/support ..read more

In the Season 2 Session 6 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns along with guest speaker LPC Deondra Curry explore mental healthcare within the criminal justice. Our co-hosts and guest speaker also examine the effects of solitary confinement on mental health and the usefulness of mental health treatment in reentry programs. Deondra shares her personal experience working with this population. Press play to join our discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanated-and-misguided/support ..read more

In the Season 2 Session 5 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and Rae Scottie discuss how being in the spotlight affects the mental health of black celebrities. Our co-hosts examine the rate in which black celebrities experience mental breakdowns and how they deal with grief while being under public scrutiny. Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns share their opinions on whether celebrities are allowed to make mistakes and the notion of cancel culture. Press play to join in on the discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melan ..read more