Stay Mentally Dope

In this episode, we are talking about Biker Boyz and doing what we do best which is going deeper. Join us as we, licensed therapists, talk about father and son relationships, approval seeking from parents, creating your own identity, how grief and loss impact parental relationships, and where emotional vulnerability and communication fall in the midst of all of this.

The Family That Preys was one of those movies that definitely makes you want to clutch all your pearls! There is generational trauma, sibling rivalry, grief, friendships, betrayal, and a lot of drama. Your two favorite therapists are here to discuss this super loaded movie. As always, we know it’s a lot but of course we also do it with a lot of information, a lot of dopeness, and a lot of fun. Join us in this episode as we discuss The Family That Preys. Time stamps: 00:00 intro01:55 overview04:38 sibling rivalry (Pam and Andrea’s relationship)16:15 The friendship and when raising kids gets complicated27:30 Intergenerational bitterness and trauma40:35 QTNAVideos mentioned: Eve’s Bayou- https://youtu.be/ZDuonOtWMYASoul Food- https://youtu.be/uL6-W_aVSTwPop The Balloon - https://youtube.com/live/TPY0T7IQkbs?feature=sharePodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWas Andrea's son really a cartwrightWhat are the symptoms of a dysfunctional familyHow to handle a dysfunctional familyWhen to cut ties with a dysfunctional familyHow to tell if a family is toxicWhat are the signs of sibling rivalry in adultsHow to cope with sibling rivalryWhat does a toxic sibling relationship look likeDoes sibling rivalry ever go awayWhat emotion is behind bitterness

Is Cardi B the drama? Is the drama following her? And how do we continue to show up and function when it feels like life is blowing up around you? In this episode, we are talking about what depression can look like when you still have to or feel like you have to be “on” and high functioning. How does high functioning depression differ from major depressive disorder? We are talking about it. We are talking about the signs and how no one is exempt. Join us in this episode as we discuss high functioning depression and Cardi B.

We are back and still discussing Gabrielle Union’s book, We’re Going to Need More Wine. From confronting trauma to celebrating joy, Union’s storytelling offers a raw and unfiltered look at the intersections of race, gender, mental health, and culture.We discuss the importance of vulnerability in breaking generational cycles, how humor and honesty can serve as healing tools, and why Black stories like Union’s are vital in shifting narratives around mental health. Join us as we unpack part two of the lessons within her book and reflect on how her journey invites all of us to embrace our full selves—with grace, courage, and maybe even a little more wine.Time stamps: 00:00 intro03:50 Proving your knowledge and worth in white spaces13:00 Safe spaces for black women/Why crabs in a bucket mentality is actually a fallacy18:48 Finding your value apart from money, work and relationships26:50 QTNA (crazy parts of Gabrielle Union’s book)Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #gabrielleunion #bookclub #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #80sbaby #celebritymemoir #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #booklover #bookreview #booktube #blackwomenpodcasts #80sbaby #therapistpodcast #therapistreacts Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWhat are we going to need more wine about?What was Gabrielle Union's first book?Growing up black in a white suburbCan black siblings be different shades?Is there colorism in the black communityInvisibility of black womenWhy do some people not know how to be single

What would a therapist say about Issa's 'Broken Pussy' rap? Or her infamous 'mirror talk'? We've got mental health professionals dissecting the very human, often cringe-worthy, but always relatable self-doubt and vulnerability of Issa on Insecure. You might just learn something about yourself along the way. S1, E1

Love Island Season 7 took over the internet and conversations and we are no different. We are talking about Love Island Season 7 and some of the attachment styles. Of course, we are very aware that this is a reality show and that the show only depicts very small aspects of these individuals' actual lives. We are discussing Hurricane Huda and Amaya Papaya and their attachment styles based on certain scenes on the show. Join your two favorite mental health therapists as we discuss attachment styles and Love Island.

Have you ever seen the movie ‘The Secret She Kept’? If you have not, go ahead and add it to your list. Matter of fact, watch it now and then come back and join us in this discussion of this movie. The movie stars the amazing Kyla Pratt as she plays a highly successful lawyer running for District Attorney who is hiding her battle with Schizoaffective Disorder. The movie shines light on serious mental illnesses as well as some of the problems with addressing serious mental illnesses in black communities. Join your two favorite licensed black therapists as we unpack this movie, serious mental illnesses and how they are depicted in media, their signs and symptoms, misinformation in understanding them, and needed communal and family support. Time stamps: 00:00 intro02:10 overview09:30 how mental health stigma can start at home17:31 How avoidance of a problem only makes problems worse.27:00 DSM diagnoses29:15 why you HAVE TO have a good community (this includes a good psychiatrist)37:22 mental health issues and self-esteem40:38 Mental health issues are hereditary, learn your family history43: 06 QTNAPodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWhat mental illness does Tia have in The Secret She KeptWhat is the stigma of Black women's mental healthWhy don't Black people talk about mental healthmost common mental health issues in the black communityCan bipolar turn into schizophreniaCan a person with schizophrenia seem normalhave episodes of normal with schizophreniaWhat triggers a schizophrenic episodeHow to support family with schizophreniagrow up in a dysfunctional familyfamily dysfunction involved in schizophreniastigma within families of mental health

Did you ever have a childhood bully and if so, how do you respond to them when you see them later in life? Do you revert back to childhood or are you able to move on and remember you are not that child anymore? In this episode, we are talking about just that and what happened in an episode of Sister Sister. We love the show and now join us for digging into the mental health aspects of this episode. We are discussing unhealed trauma, trauma responses, inner child work, and vulnerability. Of course, we are doing it all with some humor and questions that need answers.