Session 462: Going No Contact
From Therapy for Black Girls by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
May 6, 2026 · 1h 8m · Episode 462
About this episode
This episode features a conversation about the complexities of going no contact with harmful individuals, emphasizing self-preservation and emotional wellness.
This week I’m joined by licensed psychotherapist Dr. Natalie Jones for a thoughtful conversation about what it really means to go “no contact” with people in your life who may be causing harm. Dr. Jones brings deep expertise in trauma, boundaries, and emotional wellness, and she shares from both her clinical work and her passion for helping people build healthier relationships. In this conversation we talk about how complicated this decision can feel, especially within families and tight-knit communities, and why more of us are finding ourselves considering distance as an act of self-preservation. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones
Topics covered
- no contact
- mental health
- boundaries
- self-preservation
- relationships
- trauma
Keywords
- no contact
- mental health
- boundaries
- self-preservation
- relationships
- trauma
- emotional wellness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Therapy for Black Girls, iHeartPodcasts
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