About this episode

Dr. Lyneia Richardson discusses the intersection of race, culture, and identity in motherhood.

SHOW NOTES Transcript Dr. Lyneia Richardson's Bio Dr. Lyneia Richardson is a mother, psychologist, educator, and the editor of Mothering as a Work of Art: A Black Mama Anthology. Her work centers on Black maternal mental health, exploring how race, culture, and identity shape the experience of motherhood. Through therapy, research, and storytelling, she reframes mothering as a powerful, creative, and culturally rooted practice. Dr. Richardson supports high-achieving mothers navigating identity shifts, perinatal transitions, and the invisible labor of care. Amazon link: https://a.co/d/03eUlKoK Lyneia Richardson, PhD Assistant Professor of Counseling Despite my academic and professional achievements, one of my greatest accomplishments is being the mama of two of the most beautiful little beings. Following the birth of my first-born child, I was able to find my passion in working almost exclusively with the perinatal population. My clinical and research interests have centered around the issues of women from the African diaspora in the context of race and culture, highlighting the intersectionality of race and gender. While my research has always focused on the mental health needs…

People in this episode

Host: Tracy Imm

Guest: Dr. Lyneia Richardson

Topics covered

• Black maternal mental health
• motherhood
• identity shifts
• perinatal transitions
• cultural practices

Keywords

• Black mothers
• mental health
• mothering
• psychology
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mothering as a Work of Art: A Black Mama Anthology

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