About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of parenting phrases on adult lives, the mental health gap in the Black community, and the importance of therapy.

In this episode of  Blacktivities , Shannon, Lisa, and KK unpack the parenting phrases we grew up hearing—and how many of them still echo in our adult lives and therapy sessions. From “Because I said so” to “I brought you in this world, I can take you out,” we’re talking about how generational trauma gets passed down, sometimes biologically, and how we’re working to break the cycle for the next generation. We dive into: Common phrases Black parents said—and what they really meant The mental health gap in the Black community and why so few seek therapy Epigenetics: how trauma gets passed through generations Shifting from survival-based parenting to emotionally healthy communication Why Black folks need therapy, support, and permission to grow Plus, Mona Lisa delivers a beautiful off-the-cuff poetic moment about Black motherhood and resilience. And of course, we leave you with powerful calls to action for the culture. CALL TO ACTION: Let’s talk—what’s something your parents used to say that stuck with you (for better or worse)? Drop a comment, DM us, or leave a review. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shannon Chatmon, Talisa Hale, Karen Roberts

Topics covered

• parenting
• generational trauma
• mental health
• Black community
• therapy
• communication
• Black motherhood

Keywords

• therapy
• generational trauma
• Black parenting
• mental health
• communication
• epigenetics
• Black culture

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