Therapy for Black Girls
Episodes
Session 456: The Realities of High Functioning Depression
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about depression, there’s a common image that comes to mind–sleeping all day or not enough, withdrawing from responsibilitie...
Session 455: TBG Rewind, Black Women Navigating the Glass Cliff
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lately, it feels like a lot of people are being asked to do more and more at work. Teams are stretched thin, responsibilities keep expanding, and many...
Session 454: Black Single Mothers
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Black single mothers have long been the subject of stereotypes, political debate, and cultural criticism. For decades, narratives in media and public ...
Session 453: What Speech-Language Pathologists Actually Do
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ability to express ourselves through speech remains one of the most important ways we communicate. It’s at the root of how we connect, under...
Session 452: Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? Romance, Identity & Online Culture
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Where were you when the “Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” article dropped? Late last year when the piece dropped, it immediately t...
Session 451: Student Loan Forgiveness & Reclassifying Degrees
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Student loans have been a source of stress for many of us—but with recent policy changes, shifting repayment requirements, and proposed funding ...
Session 450: Reproductive Psychiatry
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reproductive health is often discussed in terms of our physical bodies, but what about our mental and emotional well-being across the reproductive lif...
Session 449: Environmental Racism & Toxic Products Explained
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From wellness products, to fragrances, to the haircare many of us grew up using, Black women are routinely exposed to harmful chemicals in products ma...
Session 448: Who Are You, For Real?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you’ve enjoyed our January Jumpstart series so far, and that you’ve been able to step into the new year with ease and intention. T...
Session 447: Getting Through Friendship Breakups
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friendships are a life line for us. Friends keep our secrets, they celebrate our wins and hold us up during the difficult times. So when a friendship ...
Session 446: Should I Go Back to School? Rethinking the Grad School Urge
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For many Black women, higher education has long been framed as both a pathway to security and a form of social currency. But when does the pursuit of ...
Session 445: Eliminating Your Digital Footprint
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re chronically online, or only log on to post a quarterly dump, it’s important that you know where and how the data you’...
Session 444: End-of-Year Wisdom from Devi Brown & Dora Kamau
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may remember hearing from Dora Kamau and Devi Brown on the show, and we’re bringing back some beautiful end-of-year warmth and wisdom to hel...
Session 443: What Do the Lonely Do At Christmas?
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For so many, the holiday season can bring about feelings of depression, complicated family dynamics, grief, or the quiet ache of being alone when joy ...
Session 442: Healing, Grief, & Community After Netflix’s 'The Perfect Neighbor'
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: There are mentions of racial violence in this episode. If you have sensitivities around this subject, I urge you to take breaks as ne...
TBGU: Reclaiming Autonomy with Kiana Ledé
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this conversation we're joined by singer-songwriter and actress Kiana Ledé for a deeply honest and heartfelt conversation about her journey...
Session 441: What the Stars Said in 2025 and Looking to 2026 With Mecca Woods
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year again where we reflect on all of the astrological insights we got heading into 2025 as well as get a sneak peak of what t...
SESSION 440: Producer’s Chat: Reflections, Rest & the Last Stretch of 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time again. Today I’m kicking back with our wonderful producer team as we reflect on 2025–what we learned, what we’r...
Session 439: ICYMI - Steadying Yourself for the Holidays
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays can be beautiful, stressful, joyful, and overwhelming—sometimes all at once. As we step into this season, I wanted to revisit a con...
Session 438: Black Memory Work & Healing
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into the holidays, many of us will encounter old memories and create new ones. You may spend time recounting stories from your childhood, l...
Session 437: Cookies, Healing, & Legacy with Sarah and Rev. Shawn Amos
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Therapy for Black Girls podcast, we’re wrapping up the Sibling Sit-Down limited series with a heartfelt and nostalgic conversat...
Session 436: The Sibling Sit-Down w/ Skylar Marshai & Sunlyn Chiraya
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of our sibling sit-down series. I hope you’ve been enjoying it so far. We’ve answered sibling questions, b...
Session 435: Breaking Down Sibling Dynamics
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the second episode of our “Sibling Sit-Down” series, where we’re exploring sibling relationships and all the f...
Session 434: Ask Dr. Joy - The Sibling Sit Down
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're kicking off a new mini-series here on the podcast that we're calling The Sibling Sit Down. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be ...
Session 433: Erykah Badu x Jill Scott- 25 Years of Mama’s Gun & Who Is Jill Scott?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re celebrating two iconic albums that have shaped the sound and soul of a generation, Erykah Badu’s Mama’s Gun and Jill...
BONUS: How Traveling Alone Can Spark Self-Discovery
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seeing the world as a solo traveler pushes you to show up in a way only you can, as your most authentic self. And while the experience can be daunting...
Session 432: The Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s transforming how we understand public health education in this country: childhood trauma and its l...
TBGU: Meet the TBG U Advisory Council
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This season, we’re excited to bring you something brand new for TBGU. I’m so thrilled to introduce you to the inaugural TBGU Advisory Coun...
BONUS: Navigating Friendship Dynamics on Group Trips
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Group travel can create incredible memories and deeper friendships, but it also exposes relationship dynamics that usually stay hidden. When you're sh...
Session 431: Understanding Personality Disorders
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re diving into a conversation about personality disorders with psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks. Dr. Marks breaks down what personalit...
BONUS: Reclaiming Joy Through Solo Travel
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Joy explores the cultural and societal messaging that tells Black women they must constantly prove their worth through productivi...
Session 430: Re-Living Single with Erika Alexander & Kim Coles
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by cultural icons Erika Alexander and Kim Coles, two of the stars of the beloved 90s sitcom Living Single. Now co-hosts o...
Session 429: The Double Tax
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to marginalized intersectional identities, Black women and women of color are no stranger. But if we zoom out, what does that experience...
Session 428 ICYMI: Increasing Sexual Confidence
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We can't let September go by without acknowledging Sex Positive September. Over the years, we've done dozens of episodes exploring sexual liberation, ...
Session 427: Immigration Justice
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re discussing a crisis that’s disrupting lives across the country: the escalating wave of deportations tearing families apar...
Session 426: Understanding GLP-1s
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford joins us for a compassionate conversation about weight, health, and healing. We're exploring why obesity should be...
Session 425: Understanding OCD
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard someone casually say “I’m so OCD” just because they like things neat and organized? That kind of language often ...
Session 424: Autoimmune Conditions & Community Health Advocacy
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're bringing attention to a topic that doesn’t always get the space or care it deserves: the mental, emotional, and physical toll of...
Session 423: Building A Creative, Family-Centered Life
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Balancing a career and family life isn’t always easy, but it is possible. Today, I’m joined by actor, producer, author, and podcast creato...
Session 422: The Work of Mental Health Co-Responders
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Renée Bryan, a Licensed Professional Counselor and educator with a Master's in Education from Mercer University and ...
TBG U: Disability & Desirability
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nila Morton is a graduate of Howard University where she earned her Masters in Social Work and a passionate disability advocate born with ...
Session 421: PsychoHairapy, Exploring Hair & Mental Health
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are joined by Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, a clinical psychologist, hairstylist, professor, and the founder of “PsychoHairapy,” an ...
Session 420: Play Theory
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by award-winning scholar, ethnomusicologist, and cultural anthropologist Dr. Kyra Gaunt to explore the powerful intersections o...
Session 419: ICYMI | Some Thoughts On Playing Small
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re throwing it back to Session 321 — Some Thoughts On Playing Small. This quick episode was inspired by a line from Issa Dee, th...
Session 418: Navigating Flight Anxiety
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re stepping into summer, and vacation season is in full swing. For many, that means excitement, adventure, and a packed travel itinerary. But...
Session 417: Black Music Month - Artists Redefining the Norm w/ Mankaprr Conteh & Delisa Shannon
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn’t let this month go by without having a conversation about one of my favorite things, music. While we’re only halfway through th...
TBG U: Post Graduate Pause, Let's Talk About the In Between
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to all of the newly minted college graduates! You're likely feeling a mix of emotions as you step into what's next, and we i...
BONUS: Pop Culture Catchup
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by our incredible producers for a fun and insightful conversation about some of the pop culture moment...
Session 416: Navigating BDSM & Kink As A Black Woman
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lana Holmes, who you may remember from Session 222: How Horror Films Help Us Process Life, joins us again to explore sexuality through the lens of...
Session 415: Black Panther Woman
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Mary Frances Phillips, a scholar-activist, public intellectual, and Associate Professor of African American Studies at...
Session 414: Parenting a Trans Child
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving episode, we’re joined by Lisa Price, founder and CEO of Carol’s Daughter, for an intimate conversation about parenti...
Session 413: All About Gut Health
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gut health is one of those wellness terms we hear all the time, and honestly, it’s popular for a reason. Our gut isn’t just about digestio...
TBG U: Understanding Entrepreneurship
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa Ashley, founder of In Real Life Skin, was raised in a traditional West Indian household where self-care was embraced as a holistic lifestyle ra...
Session 412: How to Spend Time Alone
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These days, we talk a lot about community, and for good reason. But it’s important to remember that spending time alone is just as important. So...
Session 411: Drink Water & Mind Your Business with Dr. Donna Oriowo
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re joined by the brilliant and unapologetically authentic Dr. Donna Oriowo, licensed clinical social worker, certified sex and relation...
Session 410: Can't Get Enough with Kennedy Ryan
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re on #BookTok or any book-obsessed corner of the internet, especially amongst Black women, you know that there’s always a Kennedy ...
Session 409: Bibliotherapy
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined by educator, writer, and bibliotherapist Emely Rumble, LCSW who's here to share the powerful story behind her debut book, Bibliothe...
TBG U: Pivoting with Purpose
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another episode of TBGU and joined by another very special guest. Nia Symone is a powerhouse who knows all about pivoting with p...
Session 408: Timely Insights on Healing, Resilience, and Self-Mastery with Devi Brown
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It can often feel like healing should look a certain way. Meditating, journaling, saying your affirmations—these are surely all factors of the h...
BONUS: Behind the Scenes of 'NATAL' for Black Maternal Health Week
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NATAL podcast, executive-produced and hosted by Gabrielle Horton and Martina Abrahams Ilunga, is an audio docuseries centering Black parenthood an...
Session 407: Driving Anxiety
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Driving and getting your license is generally considered a milestone achievement of adolescence and early adulthood but for many the prospect of drivi...
Session 406: Rewrite Your Rules with Morgan DeBaun
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan DeBaun is a visionary entrepreneur, strategist, and the powerhouse founder and CEO of Blavity, Inc., a digital media empire dedicated to amplif...
Session 405: Unpacking Intimacy with Dr. Tiff Henry
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, it became clear that film and television sets needed stronger regulations around intimate scenes. Since then, inti...
Session 404: Black Women In VC
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With over 3.5 million Black-owned businesses in America, we continue to see the landscape of Black entrepreneurship grow and expand. And as a Black en...
TBG U: Flipping Out with Kyrstin Johnson
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyrstin Johnson is a talented gymnast at Temple University, known for her dedication, resilience, and passion for the sport. After transferring to Tem...
Session 403: Black Women In Media
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we close out our 400th episode celebration, we wanted to shift focus to how media representation has impacted Black women over the years and how ch...
Session 402: Flipping the Tables & Owning Our Futures with Alencia Johnson
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It goes without saying that “the 92%” understood the assignment during the 2024 election, but what are we to make of it when we still end ...
Session 401: A Conversation on Black Girlhood and Womanhood with Dr. Lauren Mims
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is Black girlhood defined these days? As we see fewer depictions of Black girls in the media, limited spaces for them to shop, and continuing adul...
Session 400: Mindfulness, Movement & Motherhood with Chelsea Jackson Roberts
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10 years and 399 episodes have led us to this very special moment in TBG history— our 400th episode! Growing this podcast has been so transforma...
TBG U: Bearing Witness with Lynae Vanee
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lynae Vanee is a dynamic activist, entertainer, and social media star who has made waves in the entertainment industry while staying true to her roots...
Session 399: TBG Archive, Maintaining Freedom While in Relationships
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships and freedom—can they truly coexist? This episode from our archives revisits a powerful discussion sparked by a question from our c...
Session 398: No One Is Self-Made with Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have been fortunate to have such amazing guests on the show, which makes it all the more exciting when we get to have them return! Today, I&rs...
BONUS: One of Them Days Recap
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s barely been a month and One of Them Days is already on track to be one of the best comedies of the year! Today, I’m joined by a...
Session 397: Up Close with Scottie Beam
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m excited to bring you a conversation today with a very special guest, someone who is known for her bold voice, her authenticity, and her comm...
Ask Dr. Joy: January Jumpstart Edition
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve had a beautiful month of January Jumpstart episodes. We chatted with Yolo Akili about building community, with Attorney Aimee Griffin abou...
Session 396: Decoding Popular Food and Wellness Trends
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s a juice cleanse, miracle pill, detox tea, or weight-loss hack, it seems like every week a new food and wellness trend pops up with ...
TBG U: Unpacking Black Education
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting the year with a number of executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as anti-affirmative action legislation impactin...
Session 395: Finding & Sustaining Community with Yolo Akili
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 is already proving to be a year where community will be more important than ever before. But many may still be wondering, how do I find those I c...
Session 394: Redefining Beauty with Sir John
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s a soft beat or a Met Gala glamour moment, putting on makeup can inspire confidence and unleash the inner baddie within many of us. ...
Session 393: Estate Planning 101
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever heard the term “estate planning” and thought it was something only for the old, wealthy, or those with children, thin...
Session 392: The Art of the Glow Up
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025 and to year 3 of our January Jumpstart series. Kicking off this month’s lineup of transformative conversati...
Session 391: New Year, New Mindfulness
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New Year often brings a whirlwind of pressure to reinvent ourselves, leading us to set unrealistic goals. In this final podcast episode of the yea...
Session 390: 2024 Astrology Reflections & Considerations for 2025
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With so much happening this year, from the presidential election to rap beef, we could all use an explanation for why things went the way they di...
Session 389: Being A Black Woman Buddhist
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to explore the experiences of Black women from several religious backgrounds, this week I’m in dialogue with Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetun...
TBG U: Bringing Back Physical Media
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of stereotypes that come with being a member of Gen Z, but few are truer than the idea of us having a poor attention span, being obsess...
Session 388: Culturally Critiquing with Care
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s an essay on last night’s viral moment, a deep dive into a favorite celebrity’s career, or a hot take that sets social media on fire...
Session 387: Chasing the Bag Without Losing Your Mind
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social media has the ability to make running a business look glamorous, but the reality of being an entrepreneur is often a lot more complex. And as B...
TBG U: Becoming An Entrepreneur
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready, because class is almost in session. Welcome to the Therapy For Black Girls University podcast tailored for the 20-something who’s packing...
BONUS: An Industrial Psychologist’s Perspective on HBO’s Industry
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With its no-bars-held look into the insidious world of investment banking, many of us fell in love with the HBO MAX series INDUSTRY, and more speci...
Session 386: Unmasking AI w/ Dr. Joy Buolamwini
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The future is here, and it looks like deepfakes of real people saying fake things, chatbots claiming to have human-level consciousness, and evil robot...
Session 385: Diabetes Digital with Wendy & Jess
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you in our community are familiar with Wendy and Jess of the Food Heaven podcast, who joined us in 2022 for a conversation about developing a ...
Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Own Words w/ Director Nneka Onuorah
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Amazon dropped the highly-anticipated documentary Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Own Words, directed by Nneka Onuorah. It’s no secret how mu...
Checking In On You Post-Election
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHEW! I see you sis and I'm going through it too. Just a quick check in post election. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a we...
Session 384: Building a Brand w/ Bea Dixon of The HoneyPot
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that November is National Entrepreneurship Month? Being a business owner looks different for everyone, whether you’re a therapist sched...
Session 383: Being A Black Woman Muslim
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m excited to share the first in a series of conversations that we’ve recorded with Black women of several religious backgrounds. Today, we’ll ...
TBG U Girl Chat: Let's Talk Homecoming
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready, because class is almost in session. Welcome to the TBG University podcast, tailored for the 20-something who’s packing for a new year on ...
Session 382: What We Know About Alzheimer's
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of getting older and slowly losing memory of everything and everyone around us is something that can cause lots of dread and anxiety. Beyond...
Session 381: The Mental Health Benefits of Running
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They say life is a marathon, not a sprint, so today on the podcast, we’re going the extra mile by bringing you an episode all about running and how ...
Advice from The Titans of Happiness on World Mental Health Day
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest names in wellness podcasting - "The Titans of Happiness" - come together to talk about the greatest mental health challenges facing us in ...
Session 380: Black Women In Ghostwriting
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we hear the word “ghostwriter,” what may come up are images of rappers in the studio having someone else write their lyrics. But have you eve...