Conversations with Love EP 9 - Michelle Carter - The Cost of Being Strong

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on the mental health struggles of Black women with Dr. Michelle Carter.

What happens when being “strong” becomes exhausting? This episode of Conversations with Love features a heartfelt discussion with Dr. Michelle Carter, licensed therapist, on mental health and the unseen struggles of Black women. Using Straw by Tyler Perry, we explore emotional fatigue, isolation, and the need for understanding and support.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Michelle Carter

Topics covered

• mental health
• Black women
• emotional fatigue
• isolation
• support

Keywords

• mental health
• Black women
• emotional fatigue
• isolation
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Straw

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