About this episode

In this minisode, Dr. Joy discusses the returns of Serena & Venus to Wimbledon, Tracee Ellis Ross' Solo Traveling, and Lil Nas X's return from rehab through a mental health lens.

Welcome back to our minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we're currently paying attention to through a mental health lens. Pop culture isn't just fun to chat about, it can reveal important information about how we relate, cope, and understand ourselves. Join us each Friday to hear Dr. Joy share her thoughts about the happenings of the week.  This week, we're chatting about Serena & Venus' return to Wimbledon, season 2 of Tracee Ellis Ross' Solo Traveling, and Lil Nas X's return from rehab.   Resources Listen to Session 435: Breaking Down Sibling Dynamics Listen to How Traveling Alone Can Spark Self-Discovery Listen to  Session 176: Exploring Bipolar Disorders Stay Connected ​ Wanna chat more about the pop culture hot topics of the week? Join us inside our  Patreon  community. Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at  therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox . If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at  https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory .   Make sure to follow us on social media…

People in this episode

Host: Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.

Topics covered

• pop culture
• mental health
• Wimbledon
• solo traveling
• rehab
• self-discovery

Keywords

• Serena Williams
• Venus Williams
• Tracee Ellis Ross
• Lil Nas X
• Wimbledon
• mental health
• solo traveling
• rehab

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: iHeartPodcasts, Patreon, therapyforblackgirls.com

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