Therapy for Black Girls

Session 379: Domestic Violence & Coping With Triggers

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, it feels like every day there is a new incident of domestic abuse that happens to unfold all over our social media timelines, and with ...

Bonus: How to Die Alone w/ Natasha Rothwell

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us fell in love with Natasha Rothwell through her role as the hilarious Kelli in HBO’s Insecure, and later sustained that love as she appear...

Session 378: Navigating a PCOS Diagnosis

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to the World Health Organization, 8-13% of women are affected by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and it is also the leading cause of infertility ...

TBG U: Gen Z & The 2024 Election

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wait…Can you hear it? The constant political ads, the texts from campaigns you never signed up for, and relentless social media debates mean that el...

Session 377: Black Women In Journalism

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In previous episodes of the podcast, we’ve made it a point to highlight the experiences of Black women professionals who are blazing new paths in th...

Session 376: Sexuality As We Age

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In yet another episode of our 2024 Sex Positive September celebration, we’re discussing the ways in which our sex lives change and evolve as we get ...

Session 375: Redefining Pleasure

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the fourth year in a row, Therapy For Black Girls invites you to join us in celebrating Sex Positive September, a month in which we center the imp...

Session 374: Black Women In Sports Media

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Athletes like Angel Reese & Sha’Carri Richardson have so brilliantly led women’s sports into the national spotlight, but with this has come lo...

TBG U Girl Chat: Let's Talk Summer 2024

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summer, is that you? Sure, it’s August, but we have a few more weeks to enjoy this weather, so let’s celebrate accordingly.  Welcome to the TBG U...

Session 373: Equine Therapy

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After listening to Cowboy Carter far too much over this summer and hearing Beyoncé tell us to “look at that horse, look at that horse, look at that...

Session 372: Black Women Athletes Reimagining Sports [ICYMI]

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like many of you, I’ve spent the past couple of weeks glued to the tv watching the Paris Olympics and in constant awe of the talent and athleticism ...

BONUS: Exploring Themes from Inside Out 2

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t know about you all, but I’m still unpacking all the feels from Inside Out 2, from the realistic depiction of anxiety attacks to seeing new...

Session 371: Decentering Romance

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us have been raised to prioritize romantic partnership and finding “the one,” over anything else, including some of our other, long-sta...

Session 370: Graduating From Therapy

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When a therapist decides to terminate with a client, it may bring up lots of feelings for the client around shame, embarrassment, and rejection. Onlin...

TBG U: Securing Your First Big Girl Job

30 Jul 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 c...

Session 369: Community Check In

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's take a collective deep breath and explore all the feels after the big news of the weekend. President Joe Biden has announced he isn't seeking re...

Session 368: Therapists As Humans

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While therapists are often revered for our contributions to the mental wellness of others, our culture can also be guilty of denying them us humanity ...

Bonus: Listener Letters with Crissle of The Read

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, I got the chance to chat with Crissle of The Read as we discussed her journey to graduating with her Master’s degree in Mental He...

Session 367: From Podcaster to Therapist with Crissle of The Read

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fans of The Read podcast have followed co-host Crissle’s journey as she went back to school in the hopes of becoming a therapist. Well, she’s grad...

Session 366: A Guide to Getting Started On Becoming A Therapist

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some of you may know that July is one of my favorite months of the year, and that’s because it’s when we observe Minority Mental Health Awareness...

Session 365: Best Albums of All Time

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some of you may have seen the viral Apple Music list of 100 best albums of all time and raised a few eyebrows at some of the choices made. So of cours...

TBG U: Neurodivergency In College

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thin...

Session 364: 10 Truths to Make Your Life a Little Easier

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Juneteenth y’all and happy almost first day of summer. I hope this episode finds you enjoying a bit of a slower pace and plotting on some ways...

Session 363: Black Women’s Romantic Pursuits in the Media

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to dismiss dating reality TV shows like Love Island and The Bachelor as trashy, guilty pleasure TV, but as we watch Black women contestant...

BONUS: Your Questions from Healing In Real Time

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, we gave you a glimpse of some of the magic that happened this spring at our first-ever live event, Healing in Real Time. Well, we o...

Session 362: Healing In Real Time

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this spring, we hosted our first-ever live podcast event at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, Georgia, Healing in Real Time. On that special night...

Session 361: Up Close with Tiffany Cross

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us were devastated in 2022 when MSNBC decided to cancel the Cross Connection, a news show that was one of a kind in choosing to prioritize the...

TBG U: Starting Your Study Abroad Journey

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thin...

Session 360: What We're Watching

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a while since we had some time on the podcast to catch up on all things TV, Music, and Pop Culture and there is a lot to unpack. From the ...

Session 359: Unpacking Black Women's Humor

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I think about Black women’s humor, I think about the subtle glances we share when something ridiculous happens in public, the physicality of sl...

Session 358: Tending to Youth Mental Health

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After living through a global pandemic, missing years of in-person interaction, and dealing with the constant onslaught of violence displayed on socia...

Session 357: Shedding the Shoulds

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Take a second to think of all the things in your life you’ve been told you “should” do. I should eat more healthy. I should be a better mom. I s...

Session 356: Black People & Hospital Neglect

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that the relationship between Black people and the healthcare system is a fraught one. And as medical racism continues to go unaddres...

TBG U: Sisterhood in the Divine 9

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thin...

Session 355: The Work of Death Doulas

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is guaranteed that everyone on this Earth will eventually die, and yet, the process is made difficult with considerations such as appointing an aut...

Session 354: ICYMI, Pregnancy & Postpartum Concerns

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week we’re circling back to one of our inventory episodes that so many of you enjoyed. For our new listeners, you’...

Session 353: Art Therapy 101

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Playing with markers, clay, and stencils is something we may recall fondly from our youth, but today dismiss as childish. Art Therapy, however, is a v...

TBG U: Celebrating One Year!

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thin...

Session 352: Becoming A Widow

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of life’s most profound and devastating experiences can be losing a spouse. It’s a journey that can be marked by sorrow and the reshaping of o...

Session 351: Navigating A Career Change

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One consequence of the pandemic was that it forced us to take inventory of all of the things in our life that we may be unsatisfied with, and for many...

TBG U: So You Wanna Be An Influencer?

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thin...

TBG Library: "You Get What You Pay For"

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to make some space on your bookshelf for a new addition because we’re back with another TBG Library pick. Today’s pick is the debut bo...

Session 350: Black Women Navigating the Glass Cliff

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a Black woman working in corporate who has been disturbed by the recent trends to roll back DEI initiatives, you’re not alone. Joining m...

Session 349: What Does It Mean to Be A Girl's Girl?

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to present this episode as a part of iHeart's International Women's Day Initiative, 'Women Take the Mic." If you want to check out more...

Session 348: Navigating Grief After the Loss of A Child

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The loss of a child is an unimaginable reality for parents everywhere.  For those who experience this sudden pain and grief, losing a child can also ...

TBG U: Lock In with LinkedIn

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thin...

Session 347: Black Women Expats

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever dreamed of a meaningful life abroad, where your days are spent basking in local natural wonders and surrounded by new language, food, an...

Bonus: A Trans-Inclusive Approach to Dating

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, we shed some light on the experience of dating as a transgender woman, and today we want to delve a little bit more into that conve...

Session 346: Dating As A Transgender Woman

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all deserve to find and have love, but this process can look and feel a little different when you’re navigating the dating scene as a transgender...

Session 345: Black Women & Heart Health

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that February is American Heart Month? We’re celebrating by bringing awareness to cardiovascular health disparities, especially those t...

BONUS: Purpose & Profit with the Founder of Mielle Organics

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we kick off Black History Month, I’m hoping you all will join me in shopping with Black brands and uplifting the Black entrepreneurs who are maki...

Session 344: Starting a Career in Podcasting

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the Therapy for Black Girls January Jumpstart mini-series. All month long we will host conversations with talented ...

Session 343: Immersing In Improv Comedy

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the Therapy for Black Girls January Jumpstart mini-series. All month long we will host conversations with talented ...

TBG U: Environmental Justice 101

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thin...

Session 342: Examining Your Relationship With Social Media

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the Therapy for Black Girls January Jumpstart mini-series. All month long we will host conversations with talented ...

Session 341: So You Wanna Be A Yogi?

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the Therapy for Black Girls January Jumpstart mini-series. All month long we will host conversations with talented ...

Session 340: Starting to Sew

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are an endless amount of studies that show how hobbies can be beneficial to our mental health and wellness. However, it can be understandably di...

Session 339: 2023 Astrology Reflections & Considerations for 2024

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

TBG U: Navigating Helicopter Parents

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether you’re packing for a new year on cam...

Holiday Travel Meditation: Arriving At Your Destination

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy For Black Girls, in collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clark, presents this 5 part meditation series – thoughtfully crafte...

Holiday Travel Meditation: Waiting For Takeoff

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy For Black Girls, in collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clark, presents this 5 part meditation series – thoughtfully crafte...

Session 338: Getting Ready for The Color Purple (2023)

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Holiday Travel Meditation: Navigating To Your Departure Door

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy For Black Girls, in collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clark, presents this 5 part meditation series – thoughtfully crafte...

Holiday Travel Meditation: Driving to Your Travel Hub

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy For Black Girls, in collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clark, presents this 5 part meditation series – thoughtfully crafte...

Holiday Travel Meditation: Packing & Preparing

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy For Black Girls, in collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clark, presents this 5 part meditation series – thoughtfully crafted...

An Introduction to Our Holiday Travel Meditation Series

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy For Black Girls, in collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clark, presents this 5 part meditation series – thoughtfully crafted...

Session 337: The Best of 2023

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Holiday Emotions Meditation: Finding Holiday Joy

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clarke, Therapy for Black Girls is excited to present a 6 part meditation series – thoughtfu...

TBG Library: Your Journey to Financial Freedom

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We know y'all love good books to add to your bookshelf and this week we’re back with another selection. Today I’m joined by Jamila Souffrant to he...

Holiday Emotions Meditation: When You're Alone for the Holidays

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clarke, Therapy for Black Girls is excited to present a 6 part meditation series – thoughtfu...

Holiday Emotions Meditation: When Time with Your Family is Stressful

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clarke, Therapy for Black Girls is excited to present a 6 part meditation series – thoughtfu...

Session 336: Black Girl Nerds

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Holiday Emotions Meditation: When You're Hosting

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clarke, Therapy for Black Girls is excited to present a 6 part meditation series – thoughtfu...

Holiday Emotions Meditation: When You're Blending Families

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clarke, Therapy for Black Girls is excited to present a 6 part meditation series – thoughtfu...

Holiday Emotions Meditation: When You're Missing Your Family

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clarke, Therapy for Black Girls is excited to present a 6 part meditation series – thoughtful...

An Introduction to Our Meditation Series on Holiday Emotions

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In collaboration with author and breathwork expert Zee Clarke, Therapy for Black Girls is excited to present a 6 part meditation series – thoughtful...

Session 335: Navigating Painful Emotions Around the Holidays

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While Andy Williams famously proclaimed this to be the most wonderful time of the year, we know that the holiday season can be more than a little stre...

TBG University: Majorette Magic at USC

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thin...

Session 334: Brainspotting

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 333: Some Thoughts On Megan Thee Stallion's "Cobra"

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 332: ICYMI: Blending Families for the Holidays

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 331: Intergenerational Friendship w/ Ca’ren & Bettye

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 330: RENAISSANCE Reflections

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

TBG University: Black Women In Art

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether you’re packing for a new year on cam...

Session 329: Black Women & Breast Cancer

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

TBG Library: The Luminous Self

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back this week to provide you with another page-turning addition to your bookshelf. Grab your reading glasses, find somewhere cozy, and get in...

Session 328: Preparing for the 2024 Election Season

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 327: Navigating a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 326: Erasing the Stigma Around STI Diagnoses

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

TBG University: Exploring Your Sexuality In College

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted to the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University (TBG U).  Whether you’re packing for a new yea...

Session 325: ICYMI, Women, Agency, & Pleasure

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 324: Mental Health Support For Military Families

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 323: What's the Song of the Summer?

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 322: Maintaining Lasting Friendships

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

TBG Library: Dyscalculia

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back this week to provide you with another page-turning addition to your bookshelf. Grab your reading glasses, find somewhere cozy, and get in...

Session 321: Some Thoughts On Playing Small

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

TBG Library: DANCES by Nicole Cuffy

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 320: Utilizing Psychedelics for Chronic Pain

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 319: Demystifying Menopause Part II

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...

Session 318: Demystifying Menopause, Part I

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all thin...