About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of licensed expertise in mental health, the impact of femicide on Black women, and relationship red flags.
This week on the CareFreeBlackGirl Podcast, we’re highlighting Dr. Raquel Martin as our CareFreeBlackGirl of the Week and getting into a real conversation about licensed expertise versus online popularity. With the rise of social media therapists like Dr. Bryant, we unpack what it means to speak responsibly, stay in your lane, and why credentials still matter when it comes to mental health. Trigger Warning This episode includes a heavy but necessary GURL segment on femicide and the ongoing loss of Black women and femmes in our communities. Please take care of yourself while listening. Pause if you need to and come back when you’re ready. In this episode, we discuss the definition of femicide and why these conversations matter now more than ever.; The lack of urgency and coverage when violence impacts Black women and femmes Relationship red flags people often ignore Trusting your intuition, even when emotions are involved Hot or Not JT Numb vs Yung Miami Spend Dat New Kehlani music Mary J. Blige Burger King moment Get Free Segment How do you trust your intuition when emotions are involved What would you tell your younger self about love and safety Bizz To Watch Saint and Society a…
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Raquel Martin
Topics covered
- mental health
- social media
- femicide
- Black women
- relationship advice
- intuition
- community impact
Keywords
- mental health
- femicide
- Black women
- social media therapists
- relationship red flags
- intuition
- community
- Dr. Raquel Martin
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Burger King, Saint and Society
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