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Therapy for Black Girls

Seeing the world as a solo traveler pushes you to show up in a way only you can, as your most authentic self. And while the experience can be daunting, it welcomes opportunities for self-exploration and discovery. To be pushed out of your comfort zone in a place that’s not your home is a gift filled with moments that are sure to sharpen and evolve your mental health. 
 
In new and unfamiliar environments, you’re forced to rely on your instincts, make decisions independently, and answer the question, “What do I want?” The clarity that comes with being alone in the noise of a new city is the kind of clarity that can be hard to find in the busyness of our day-to-day lives. It’s in those quiet moments that can reveal new parts of ourselves.
 
This is the final episode in our series of bonus episodes, presented by our partners at Chase Sapphire Reserve, focusing on travel, mental health, and the power of putting joy at the center of your life. We hope you've enjoyed them. 
 
About the Podcast
 
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.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals and take the quiz to find our what role you play in your friend circle. 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
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.
 
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
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS: How Traveling Alone Can Spark Self-Discovery

Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s transforming how we understand public health education in this country: childhood trauma and its lifelong impact on the brain and body. For decades, adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, like abuse, neglect, or exposure to violence, were often seen as just social or emotional issues. But research has revealed the science of something much deeper: these experiences can rewire a child’s developing stress response system, leading to increased risks of chronic disease, mental health disorders, substance dependence, and even incarceration later in life.
 
Joining us for this conversation is someone who’s pioneered the charge in translating that science into statewide action. As California’s very first Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris helped put childhood trauma at the center of public health policy. She not only trained tens of thousands of providers to screen for ACEs, but pushed for major changes like linking juvenile justice reform to health equity. Dr. Burke Harris She brings a clinician’s insight and an advocate’s persistence to a conversation that challenges us to think bigger about prevention, healing, and what it really means to create environments that build holistically healthy and stable children.
 
About the Podcast
 
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.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. 
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Website
 
Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
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.
 
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 & Gabrielle Collins
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 432: The Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

This season, we’re excited to bring you something brand new for TBGU. I’m so thrilled to introduce you to the inaugural TBGU Advisory Council. You’ll get to meet Jya, Fatima, and Mikayla, three brilliant young people who will be helping us shape the TBGU experience this year. We’ll hear about what excites them, the topics they’re passionate about, and how they hope to build meaningful conversations that resonate across the season.
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Instagram
 
TikTok
 
 
 
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
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producer: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou
 
 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TBGU: Meet the TBG U Advisory Council

Group travel can create incredible memories and deeper friendships, but it also exposes relationship dynamics that usually stay hidden. When you're sharing rooms and splitting costs, those little friendship quirks get magnified. The indecisive friend becomes a bigger challenge when deciding dinner plans. Budget conversations can't be avoided anymore.
 
Here's the thing: when done thoughtfully, group travel can actually strengthen your bonds. It requires honest upfront conversations about money, boundaries, and expectations. It helps you recognize not just your travel style, but how you show up as a friend under pressure.
 
Everyone brings their unique role on the trip, and recognizing these patterns transforms group dynamics. It's about creating space for authentic communication and developing skills to navigate challenges together.
 
Stay tuned for more from this series of bonus episodes, presented by our partners at Chase Sapphire Reserve, focusing on travel, mental health, and the power of putting joy at the center of your life. 
 
About the Podcast
 
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.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals and take the quiz to find our what role you play in your friend circle. 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
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.
 
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
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS: Navigating Friendship Dynamics on Group Trips

This week we’re diving into a conversation about personality disorders with psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks. Dr. Marks breaks down what personality disorders are, how they differ from other mental health conditions, and some of the common misconceptions people have about them. We also talk about how personality disorders can impact relationships, what treatment can look like, and ways to show compassion for yourself or a loved one who may be navigating one.
 
About the Podcast
 
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.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. 
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Instagram
 
YouTube
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
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.
 
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
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 431: Understanding Personality Disorders

In this episode, Dr. Joy explores the cultural and societal messaging that tells Black women they must constantly prove their worth through productivity and self-sacrifice. She shares how travel, particularly solo travel, can be a radical act of self-care and joy. This episode is a reminder that rest is not something to be earned—it is a right. Whether you're planning your next trip or simply need a moment to breathe, this conversation invites you to choose joy now, not later.
 
Stay tuned for more from this series of bonus episodes, presented by our partners at Chase Sapphire Reserve, focusing on travel, mental health, and the power of putting joy at the center of your life. 
 
About the Podcast
 
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.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
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.
 
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
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS: Reclaiming Joy Through Solo Travel

This week we’re joined by cultural icons Erika Alexander and Kim Coles, two of the stars of the beloved 90s sitcom Living Single. Now co-hosts of the Re-Living Single podcast, Erika and Kim are taking a walk down memory lane, revisiting the episodes that made us laugh, cry, and feel seen.
 
During this conversation, they share what it’s been like to reconnect with their characters and each other, unpacking the highs and lows of fame, the challenges they faced as Black women in the entertainment industry, and the mental health journeys that shaped them both on and off-screen. From navigating rejection and typecasting to learning how to prioritize their healing, Erika and Kim offer a vulnerable, powerful reflection on sisterhood, creativity, and the importance of telling our own stories.
 
About the Podcast
 
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.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guests
 
Erika Alexander
 
Kim Coles
 
Re-Living Single Podcast
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
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.
 
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
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 430: Re-Living Single with Erika Alexander & Kim Coles

When it comes to marginalized intersectional identities, Black women and women of color are no stranger. But if we zoom out, what does that experience look like across systems, access, and paychecks? Today we're excited to be joined by economist, advocate, and author Anna Gifty. She’s here to talk about her new book, ‘The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid,’ a powerful, data-driven exploration of the hidden costs of being both a woman and a racial minority in today’s economy. During this conversation, we dive into the concept of the “double tax,” the systemic forces that undervalue women of color, and what it means to work towards an economy that truly works for everyone. 
 
About the Podcast
 
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.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Instagram
 
Grab your copy of The Double Tax
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
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.
 
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
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 429: The Double Tax

We can't let September go by without acknowledging Sex Positive September. Over the years, we've done dozens of episodes exploring sexual liberation, sexuality, and sexual health, so we wanted to pull from our archives to bring you this essential conversation.
 
In this episode, Dr. Pia Goff joins us to get real about what chips away at our sexual confidence, why some of us struggle with arousal and pleasure, and how to actually talk to your partner about what you need. Plus, she breaks down sensate focused therapy and how it's helping couples reconnect. This conversation is all about reclaiming your confidence and your pleasure – which is exactly what Sex Positive September is about.
 
About the Podcast
 
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.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Website
 
Instagram
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
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.
 
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
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 428 ICYMI: Increasing Sexual Confidence

This week, we’re discussing a crisis that’s disrupting lives across the country: the escalating wave of deportations tearing families apart and dismantling the fragile sense of safety many immigrants cling to. For this conversation I’m joined by Catherine Labiran, a writer, organizer, and research manager whose work lives at the intersections of immigration justice, Black liberation, and mental health. Catherine has spent her career advocating for Black immigrants whose stories are too often erased from national conversations. During our conversation, Catherine and I discussed the emotional toll of migration, the resilience of African and Caribbean diasporic communities, and explored the ways art, community care, and protecting joy become lifelines in the face of racism and erasure. 
 
About the Podcast
 
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.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Website
 
Instagram
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
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.
 
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
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 427: Immigration Justice

We’re back with another episode of TBGU and joined by another very special guest. Nia Symone is a powerhouse who knows all about pivoting with purpose. A former D1 athlete turned rising star in sports broadcasting, she is proof that your story doesn’t end when the game clock runs out, it evolves.
 
In this episode, Nia opens up about the identity shift that came with stepping away from competitive sports, how she built a new lane in media, and the importance of showing up as her full, authentic self in an industry that hasn’t always made space for voices like hers. We’re talking about self-discovery, representation, and redefining what it means to be a woman in sports. So whether you’re an athlete, a creative, or someone standing at the edge of your next chapter, this one’s for you.
 
Where to Find Nia
 
Instagram: @niaonair
 
 
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Instagram
 
TikTok
 
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
 
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
 
Producer: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TBG U: Pivoting with Purpose

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