Therapy for Black Girls
Episodes
Session 140: Healing After An Abortion
29 Jan 2020
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 139: Journaling Exercise for Self Reflection
22 Jan 2020
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 138: Being Introverted vs. Social Anxiety
15 Jan 2020
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 137: Protect Your Dream
08 Jan 2020
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 136: 20 Questions for 2020
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I'm sharing 20 questions to help you set the tone for your 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...
Session 135: Is It A Full Body Yes?
11 Dec 2019
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 134: The Impact of Racial Trauma
04 Dec 2019
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 133: Communicating with Your Teen Daughter
20 Nov 2019
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 132: Reimagining Single Life
13 Nov 2019
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 131: Living Well In Order to Die Well
06 Nov 2019
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 130: The Challenges of Black Women in Leadership
30 Oct 2019
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 129: What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence
23 Oct 2019
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 128: Why Do We Procrastinate?
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For today's episode, I wanted to chat with someone to help us try to figure out what might actually be behind all the procrastinating we do in our liv...
Session 127: Your Questions About Therapy Answered
09 Oct 2019
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 126: Dealing with a Fear of Rejection
02 Oct 2019
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 125: Maintaining Freedom While in Relationships
25 Sep 2019
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 124: Play Therapy Isn't Just for Kids
18 Sep 2019
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 123: Aunt Vi's Evolution
11 Sep 2019
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 122: A Deep Dive on Queen Sugar
04 Sep 2019
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 121: Healing Comes In Many Forms
28 Aug 2019
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 120: Helping Children Regulate Their Emotions
21 Aug 2019
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 119: When You're Ghosted
14 Aug 2019
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 118: Making Friends As An Adult
07 Aug 2019
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 117: Jealousy in Friendships
31 Jul 2019
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 116: Using Therapy to Craft Your Hot Girl Summer
24 Jul 2019
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 115: What to Expect at Your First Session
17 Jul 2019
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 114: Things to Consider As a Stepparent
10 Jul 2019
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 113: Recognizing & Managing Trauma
26 Jun 2019
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...
Let's Revisit Your 2019 Goals
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I want to check in with you about the goals you set for yourself for 2019. How's your progress? Are you stuck anywhere and need...
Considerations When Coparenting
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Audrey Townsel is back with us this week to discuss coparenting. She and I chatted about the different possibilities for coparenting relationships...
On the Couch with Aunt Vi of Queen Sugar
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 4th season of Queen Sugar premieres on June 12, 2019 and we're celebrating by digging a little deeper into one of my favorite characters on the sh...
Teen Girls & Bullying
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we're digging into the impact that bullying can have on teenage girls. For this conversation I was joined by De'Asia Thompson,...
Finding Your People
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I'm sharing my suggestions for places you can look to find your tribe! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
Am I Doing This Right? And 5 Other Questions About Therapy
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I'm sharing my thoughts about some of the most common questions I get about therapy and the therapeutic process. Learn more ...
When Mother's Day Is Painful
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I'm sharing tips to take care of yourself if Mother's Day is painful for you due to a complicated relationship with your mother...
Living Single
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this conversation, I was joined by Dr. Melissa Robinson-Brown, Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Mel and I chatted about how hard and frustrating it can ...
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re digging into Prolonged Exposure Therapy. For this conversation I was joined by Jason Phillips, LCSW. Jason and I chatted...
Partnering With Your PCP
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this conversation I was joined by Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Magdala Chery. Dr. Chery and I discussed how primary care physic...
Why Am I Grieving Someone I Didn't Know?
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I'm sharing my thoughts about the intense level of grief many seem to be experiencing following the death of Nipsey Hussle and ...
Increasing Sexual Confidence
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Holec and I discussed some of the issues that can chip away at our confidence related to sexuality, some of the concerns that lead to sex being le...
5 Lessons I've Learned From Podcasting
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a celebration y'all! We're celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast and I shared 5 lessons I've learned from podcasting that just might help you t...
Taking Care of Yourself After A Breakup
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I share 5 tips to help you take care of yourself after a breakup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
Showing Up When You Want to Lay Down
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Melissa Ifill, LCSW is back with us to share tips on how to show up in your life even when things get tough. Melissa shared th...
Chakras for Beginners
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Eliza Boquin, MA, LMFT, joins us to give us an introduction to chakras. Eliza and I talked about what chakras are, how you can...
Exploring Vulnerability
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
n this week's episode we're digging into vulnerability. For this conversation I was joined by Chasity Chandler, LMHC, MCAP, ICADC, CST, CDWF. Chasit...
Unpacking Toxic Masculinity
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we're unpacking toxic masculinity. For this conversation, I was joined by Dr. Alduan Tartt, Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Tartt an...
Keep Your Eyes On Your Own Paper
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I shared my thoughts about something that seems to be coming up more and more in conversation, comparing ourselves to others. ...
Managing Valentine's Day Stress
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I shared a few tips to help you manage Valentine' Day stress whether you're single or in a relationship. Learn more about y...
Life With A Bipolar Disorder
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we are exploring life with a bipolar disorder diagnosis. For this conversation, I was joined by Melissa Ifill, LCSW. Melissa an...
The Importance of Physical Activity
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we dig into the importance of physical activity. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Jacque Strait. Dr. Jacque and I chat...
What Every Parent Should Know About Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this conversation I was joined by Spirit, LPC. Spirit and I chatted about some of the tactics used by perpetrators to prey on children, what we me...
Making Peace with Your Body
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s episode, we're exploring how we can be more in sync with our bodies. Our guest for this episode is Ivy Felicia. Ivy and I chatted about...
New Year, New Me
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
2019 is almost here and I'm sure many of your are busy thinking about upgrades and changes you'd like to make in your life. In this episode I shared 7...
Entrepreneurship & Mental Health
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s episode, we’re digging into some of the common challenges that come up for entrepreneurs that can impact our mental health. For this ...
The Gift of Boundaries
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s episode, we’re digging a little deeper into the importance of boundaries and how they protect us. For this conversation I was joined b...
Managing Our Many Roles
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode, we're looking at the multiple roles we might have as women and how these roles can impact how we see ourselves. For this co...
A Few Things to Consider
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I shared my thoughts about all of the unsolicited advice Black women seem to get about who we need to be to be partnered and ho...
Life After Divorce
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode, we're exploring many of the transitions that occur after a divorce. For this conversation I was joined by Chautè Thompson,...
Stop Shoulding On Yourself
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I discuss how our language impacts our mental health, specifically when it's filled with things we "should" do or be and shared...
What's Your Relationship to Substances?
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode, we're helping you explore your relationship with substances. For this conversation I was joined by Dr. Delishia Pittman. Dr...
Sexual Freedom
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode, we dive into some of the double standards that exist when discussing women's vs. men's sexuality. For this conversation I am ...
Managing Struggles with Fertility
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by another one of my incredible line sisters to discuss struggles with fertility. Our guest therapist this week is Licensed Psych...
Mindfulness
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSWC is back with us this week to talk all about mindfulness. Shawna and I chatted about the definition of mindfulness, she ad...
The Truth About Self Care
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we talk all about the truth about self-care. For this conversation I was joined by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. Maria and I chatted ...
Pregnancy & Postpartum Concerns
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features my conversation with Dr. Kristy Christopher-Holloway, LPC, NCC, DCC, ACS about what life can look like during pregnancy, birt...
Do You Self-Sabotage?
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, by request, we're chatting about self-sabotage. What it is, why we do it, and how to stop! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
Body Image & Black Women Athletes
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features my conversation with Natalie Graves, LCSW, CADC, all about Black women athletes and body image. Natalie and I discussed some ...
What Was Your U.S. Open Moment
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This booster session was inspired by this weekend's U.S. Open during which Serena Williams was unfairly penalized. This happened for the world to see ...
When Trust is Broken
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode focuses on what happens when trust has been violated in a relationship and how to repair it. For this conversation I was joined by Dr....
Are You Being Honest with Your Therapist
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This booster session was inspired by HBO's Insecure, Season 3, Episode 4. In this episode we saw that Molly is still meeting with her therapist (YAY) ...
Taking Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features my conversation with Reinette Arnold, LCSW, MAC, FVIP about taking care of your mental health as a caregiver. Reinetter and ...
Session 72: Building Intentional Relationships
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features my conversation with Melissa Dumaz, LMFT about creating intentional relationships with our partners. Melissa and I chatted a...
Session 71: Social Media & Mental Health
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features my conversation with Dr. Audrey Townsel, a Licensed Psychologist in Memphis, TN and my line sister. :) Dr. Townsel and I chat...
Session 70: Hella Loose Boundaries
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's session is a booster session because I just couldn't wait to share my thoughts about the Season 3 premiere of HBO's Insecure and why I think t...
Session 69: Healing Intergenerational Trauma
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features my conversation with Shaketa Robinson-Bruce, a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, ...
Session 68: Healing After Miscarriage
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features my conversation with Jeanae Hopgood, LMFT, a couples & family therapist, clinical sexologist and sexuality educator in t...
Session 67: On the Couch with Tasha & James St. Patrick
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have an On the Couch episode featuring Tasha & James (Ghost) St. Patrick of the hit show on STARZ, Power. For this episode I was joined b...
Session 66: All the Details About ADHD
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode gives you the rundown on everything you ever wanted to know about ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. For this conversatio...
Session 65: Working Well
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining your mental health while working in a less than favorable environment can be tough. Fpr today's episode I chatted with Farah Harris, LCPC ...
Session 64: Managing Social Anxiety
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episodes shares strategies that can help anyone who may be struggling with social anxiety disorder. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
Session 63: Healing After Childhood Sexual Abuse
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some studies suggest that as many as 60% of Black girls experience a sexual assault by the age of 18 so sadly many of us and our loved ones have been ...
Session 62: Lessons from the Red Table
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My favorite episode of Red Table Talk so far has been the one that featured a conversation between Jada and Gabrielle Union about this weird tension t...
Session 61: Is Virtual Therapy for Me?
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I’m joined by Melissa Douglass, LCSW who has an entirely virtual practice in St Louis. Melissa and I discussed some of the differe...
Session 60: Colorism & Texturism
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking the issues in our community related to skin color and hair texture can be difficult, but it's necessary. Today's episode features my conver...
Session 59: On the Couch with Nova Bordelon
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an On the Couch Session with Nova Bordelon from the hit OWN show, Queen Sugar. For this episode I am joined by Shena Tubbs, LPC. Sh...
Session 58: Gender Affirmative Spaces
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For today's episode I am joined by Adrienne Michelle, LMFT. Adrienne is a QPOC therapist specializing in working with youth, adults, families and coup...
Session 57: The Do's of Dating
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by the millennial dating coach Marquita Johnson. Marquita is a licensed professional counselor, a nationally certified counselor, an...
Session 56: Degrees & Depression
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is dedicated to all the college grads! Right now you may be more ecstatic and thrilled than you've ever been in your life, but you...
Session 55: Getting Rid of Sexual Shame
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For today's episode I am joined by Dr. Lexx Brown James, LMFT. She enjoys educating people on building intimacy, getting to pleasure, and training pro...
Session 54: Shedding Your Superwoman Status
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I am joined by Licensed Professional Counselor & Nationally Certified Counselor, Spirit. Spirit and I discussed the key charact...
Session 53: The Truth About Narcissism
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features my conversation with Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Postdoctoral Psychologist, Dr. Natalie Jones. Dr. Jones a...
Session 52: Nice for What?
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode marks the one year anniversary since the podcast debuted and we're in full celebration mode, complete with a soundtrack from none othe...
Session 51: Autism Awareness
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features my conversation with Dr. Cindy Graham, Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Cindy and I discussed some of the research surrounding the ...
Session 50: This Isn't What I Imagined
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I've observed several conversations related to sisters not feeling like they're where they want to be in their lives. So in today's episode I...
Session 49: Angry Black Women
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Patrice N. Douglas, LMFT. Patrice and I discussed where the stereotype of the angry black woman came from, how you can te...
Session 48: Career Questions Answered
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Dr. Marian Higgins, Licensed Professional Counselor & Career Counselor. Dr. Higgins and I discussed how you can find ...
Session 47: The Psychology Behind Black Panther
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Parent Coach, Mercedes Samudio. Mercedes and I did a deep dive into the Psychology ...
Session 46: Mental Health for Activists
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Shawna Murray-Browne. Shawna and I discussed some of the unique mental health concerns r...
Session 45: What Happens in Hypnotherapy?
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Gena Golden. Gena and I discussed some of the common misconceptions about hypnotherapy, ...
Session 44: Perfectionism
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Bianca Hughes, Associate Professional Counselor. Bianca and I discussed what perfectionism is, where it comes from, and t...