Celebrity Therapist Dr. Keisha Downey: Healing Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships on Reality TV

About this episode

In this episode, Yvette Lloyd interviews Dr. Keisha Downey about healing trauma, anxiety, and relationships in the context of reality TV.

In this episode of Life Her Podcast , Yvette Lloyd sits down with renowned TV therapist Dr. Keisha Downey , Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Marriage & Family Therapist known for her work on VH1’s Basketball Wives LA , Black Ink Crew Chicago , Couples Therapy , and BET’s Being and Genius Talks . Dr. Downey shares her insight into mental health in the entertainment industry, the emotional toll of fame on relationships, and how trauma, anxiety, grief, and substance use quietly affect high-performing individuals and families. We explore: How therapy really works behind reality TV Signs trauma may be impacting your relationships Tools for healthy communication and emotional safety Parenting through stress and public pressure Breaking mental health stigma in communities of color Protecting your peace as a woman, entrepreneur, and leader Dr. Downey also opens up about her personal journey, self-care practices, and her philosophy of meeting people where they are. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking healing, clarity, and healthier relationships. 📩 Media & interview inquiries: Deborah Griffin – deborahmckj@yahoo.com | 323-839-4521

People in this episode

Host: Yvette Lloyd

Guest: Dr Keisha Downey

Topics covered

• mental health
• trauma
• anxiety
• relationships
• reality TV
• communication
• self-care
• stigma

Keywords

• emotional toll
• high-performing individuals
• parenting
• public pressure
• communities of color
• women leaders

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Life Her Podcast, Basketball Wives LA, Black Ink Crew Chicago, Being and Genius Talks

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