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Therapy for Black Girls

There are lots of stereotypes that come with being a member of Gen Z, but few are truer than the idea of us having a poor attention span, being obsessed with TikTok, and hating to consume media if it’s not in a short-form package. 
 
On her way to solve this crisis of media illiteracy that has consumed our generation is self-proclaimed “media literate hottie,” and today’s guest, Kelsey Russell. Kelsey is an entrepreneur, influencer, and podcaster with a goal of using print media as the vehicle for promoting better emotional regulation when interacting with news. This mantra comes to life on her TikTok page of nearly 100K followers, where she dynamically reads different newspapers and magazines to her audience. 
 
In our conversation today, Kelsey and I discussed how to peep which news outlets are credible and which ones aren’t, why it’s important to continue to engage with print media as opposed to all digital, and why it may not be wise to get all your news from TikTok.
 
 
 
Where to Find Kelsey
 
Instagram
 
TikTok
 
 
 
HOMEWORK
 
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Locate the nearest library to your house and consider registering for a library card! They’re free and a great way to begin re-engaging with physical media.
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Discover what’s important to you when it comes to what makes a good source. Consider making a list of these characteristics and using them to field any outlet you read moving forward.
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The next time a friend or family member posts some shady news, brainstorm how you might guide them into uplifting something more credible.
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Our Production Team
 
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard
 
Producer: Ellice Ellis
 
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor
 
TBG University Host: Jayna Ellis

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TBG U: Bringing Back Physical Media

As we continue to explore the experiences of Black women from several religious backgrounds, this week I’m in dialogue with Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde, who shares her journey of becoming a practicing Buddhist. Dr. Yetunde is a pastoral counselor and the author of several books, including "Casting Indra's Net" and the forthcoming "Dearly Beloved: Prince, Spirituality, and This Thing Called Life." 
 
During our conversation today, we explore some of the basic principles of Buddhism, how Buddhism as a philosophy can inform our practice of other religions, and the significance of mindfulness activities such as yoga and meditation within Buddhism.
 
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
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Dr. Yetunde
 
Website 
 
LinkedIn
 
Instagram
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
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.
 
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com
 
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
 
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
 
Producer: Tyree Rush
 
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 389: Being A Black Woman Buddhist

With so much happening this year, from the presidential election to rap beef, we could all use an explanation for why things went the way they did. More importantly, what’s next as we look to 2025? Helping us to answer that question is returning guest Mecca Woods. Mecca is a New York City-based astrologer and author who works to help others create a life they truly want using their natural-born gifts. Her writing and Astro-guidance have appeared in places like Bustle, Essence, and TLC. During our conversation we go back to 2023 to see how many of Mecca’s predictions about 2024 were accurate, discuss how astrology can be used to guide the success of businesses and companies, and lastly, share some of the major astrological events and transits that will influence our lives in 2025.
 
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
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Mecca
 
Website
 
Instagram
 
Books
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
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.
 
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com
 
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
 
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
 
Producer: Tyree Rush
 
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 390: 2024 Astrology Reflections & Considerations for 2025

The New Year often brings a whirlwind of pressure to reinvent ourselves, leading us to set unrealistic goals. In this final podcast episode of the year, I’m challenging you to consider what it might look like to spend these final days of 2024 reflecting, reframing, and being present rather than rushing ahead.
 
Please welcome meditation teacher Dora Kamau as our guest for this week. She is here to discuss how we might welcome in the new year by practicing mindfulness. With a background in Psychology and Psychiatric nursing, Dora leads workshops, events, and retreats to hold space for individuals to explore different expressions of presence. You may recognize Dora’s voice, as she is also a meditation teacher at Headspace, a leading mindfulness and meditation app.
 
Together, Dora and I unpacked some of the common anxieties that come up at the dawn of a new year, explored what it looks like to shift from making New Year’s resolutions to simply setting intentions, and gave tips for how you can incorporate mindfulness activities like journaling, meditating, and affirmation-setting into our daily lives as we enter 2025. And as a special end-of-the-year treat, we’ve included a 10-minute meditation from Dora to support you in easing any lingering worries as we head into 2025.
 
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
 
Headspace
 
Radio Headspace + Dear Headspace
 
Wherever You Go, There You Are by John Kabat-Zinn
 
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron 
 
Joyfully Just by Kamilah Majied
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Dora
 
Instagram
 
Website
 
TikTok
 
 
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
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.
 
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com
 
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
 
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
 
Producer: Tyree Rush
 
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor
 
 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 391: New Year, New Mindfulness

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025 and to year 3 of our January Jumpstart series. Kicking off this month’s lineup of transformative conversations is a guest that I know several of you will know and recognize: Les Alfred, host of the Balanced Black Girl podcast. With expertise as a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and certified yoga instructor, Les uses her platform to support her community in creating nourishing habits that help them create the necessary space to live their best lives. In today’s discussion, we approached a topic that I know many of you are thinking through any time we enter a new year — how can I “glow-up” into my best self? What habits might we consider adopting in order to facilitate a glow-up? Along the glow-up journey, how do I handle situations in which I’m forced to step out of my comfort zone? And lastly, what changes might I have to make in my life to fully actualize my desired glow-up? We answer those questions and more in today’s episode.
 
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
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Les
 
Instagram
 
YouTube
 
Balanced Black Girl Podcast
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
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.
 
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com
 
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
 
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
 
Producer: Tyree Rush
 
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor
 
 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 392: The Art of the Glow Up

If you’ve ever heard the term “estate planning” and thought it was something only for the old, wealthy, or those with children, think again. In today’s January Jumpstart podcast episode — designed to help you make 2025 one of your best years yet — we’ll be exploring how the process of organizing your will, as well as encouraging family members to do so, can be the key to unlocking a legacy of generational wealth for yourself and your loved ones.
 
Joining me for this conversation is the founder of the Association of Black Estate Planning Professionals, Attorney Aimee Griffin. Aimee is the principal attorney of Life & Legacy Counselors, an estate and business succession firm committed to creating, protecting, and transferring wealth. She is committed to strategic community economic development for Black people and serves as a corporate counselor, professor, and community educator. In today's conversation, we break down the steps of estate planning, highlight common mistakes to avoid during the process, and explore how estate planning can serve as a powerful tool for addressing the racial wealth gap.
 
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
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Aimee
 
Website
 
Facebook
 
Instagram
 
LinkedIn
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
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.
 
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com
 
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
 
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
 
Producer: Tyree Rush
 
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor
 
 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 393: Estate Planning 101

Whether it’s a soft beat or a Met Gala glamour moment, putting on makeup can inspire confidence and unleash the inner baddie within many of us. Welcome back to another installment of our January Jumpstart series – designed to make 2025 one of your best years yet. You’ll want to grab a notepad, a mirror, and maybe a little setting spray as we explore how beginners can kickstart their makeup journey — while not forgetting that true beauty lies within. Joining me for this conversation is the artist, creative director, and makeup maestro, Sir John. Sir John is the visionary behind iconic looks for legends like Beyoncé, Naomi Campbell, and Serena Williams and is also a Creative Director, Business Executive, and TV Host. 
 
During our conversation, we discussed his journey of becoming a makeup mogul, shares some of his favorite makeup hacks (including a few Beyoncé-approved tips), and emphasizes the importance of developing a personal relationship with makeup that’s undeterred by trends or societal pressures.
 
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
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Sir John
 
Instagram
 
Website 
 
Naked Beauty Podcast
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
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.
 
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com
 
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
 
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
 
Producer: Tyree Rush
 
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 394: Redefining Beauty with Sir John

2025 is already proving to be a year where community will be more important than ever before. But many may still be wondering, how do I find those I can trust and how do I maintain these relationships?
 
Helping us to answer these questions is writer, activist, and founder of BEAM, the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective, Yolo Akili. For over 20 years, Yolo has led and designed mental and emotional health workshops, experiences, support groups, and training. During our conversation, we unpack some of the ways that we can approach mental health practices and principles as community members to better show up for one another and curate the sort of support systems that we need for ourselves.
 
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
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
Vote for Therapy for Black Girls in the Best Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast category of the NAACP Image Awards!
 
 
 
Where to Find Yolo
 
Website
 
Instagram
 
BEAM Website
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
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.
 
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com
 
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
 
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
 
Producer: Tyree Rush

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 395: Finding & Sustaining Community with Yolo Akili

Starting the year with a number of executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as anti-affirmative action legislation impacting schools around the country, there are so many questions around how and where to get quality education for Black students. To help us get a better understanding of what solutions are out there, Aziah Siid and Quintessa Williams talk about a number of issues they have reported on for Word In Black’s education beat.
 
Where to Find Word In Black
 
Website
 
Instagram
 
 
 
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
 
 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TBG U: Unpacking Black Education

Whether it’s a juice cleanse, miracle pill, detox tea, or weight-loss hack, it seems like every week a new food and wellness trend pops up with the promise of helping us achieve maximum results. For this final episode of this year's January Jumpstart series, we’re exploring a healthy approach to nutrition and unpacking popular wellness trends with expert guidance. 
 
Dr. Whitney Trotter and Angela Goens are registered dieticians and co-leaders of the BIPOC Eating Disorders conference. During our conversation, we discuss popular food and wellness trends, including the rise of GLP-1s like Ozempic. They also explore the differences between disordered and intuitive eating, offer strategies for deciding which food trends are worth following and share insights on meaningful conversations you can have with a dietitian, a nutritionist, or with yourself about nutrition.
 
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
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
Vote for Therapy for Black Girls in the Best Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast category of the NAACP Image Awards!
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guests
 
Dr. Whitney Trotter
 
Website
 
Instagram
 
 
 
Angela Goens
 
Website
 
Instagram
 
 
 
BIPOC Eating Disorder Conference
 
Website
 
Email
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
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.
 
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com
 
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
 
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
 
Producer: Tyree Rush

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 396: Decoding Popular Food and Wellness Trends

For this conversation I was joined by Spirit, LPC. Spirit and I chatted about some of the tactics used by perpetrators to prey on children, what we mean we talk about “the grooming process," how we can talk with our kids about boundaries and consent related to their bodies, and the best ways to respond to your child if they share that they’ve been violated. 
 
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