Therapy for Black Girls
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Therapy for Black Girls
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 version of ourselves.
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567 episodes
I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | Lauryn Hill, Muni Long, & North West
Welcome back to our minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we're currentl...
Session 470: Parasocial Relationships
What do we actually get from following someone who will never know we exist? Dr. Maia Niguel Hoskin has spent her career studying that question, and o...
I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | Serena & Venus Return to Wimbledon, Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross, and Lil Nas X's Return
Welcome back to our minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we're currentl...
Session 469: The Problem with Pretty
When Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks wanted to write her dissertation on Black women and beauty, her graduate program told her the topic wasn't serious. Her...
I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | NY Knicks, Michelle Obama, & Zahara Jolie
Welcome back to our minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we're currentl...
Session 468: The Albums That Raised Us
In honor of Black Music Month, Dr. Joy sits down with two women who experienced twenty years of Black music from opposite sides of the industry. Shant...
I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | Scary Movie 6, Latto's Postpartum, & Russell Wilson's Retirement
Welcome back to our minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we're currentl...
Session 467: Eating While Black
If you listened to last week’s episode, we explored soul food as a living tradition. We talked about how it continues to evolve, and how we’ve used it...
I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | Jay-Z at the Roots Picnic, Love Island Contestant Kicked Out, MIA sues Kid Cudi
Welcome back to our minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we're currentl...
Session 466: Reclaiming Soul Food
When you think about the Black American experience, soul food is interwoven throughout its fabric. It carries stories and traditions across generation...
I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | Love Island Star Gets Married, Boosie Continues to Have No Sense, Yung Miami's Thoughts on Marriage
Welcome back to our minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we're currentl...
Session 465: Toni Bravo On Beauty, Boundaries, & Balance
What does it look like to build a creative career online without completely losing yourself in the process? Today I’m joined by creator and beauty inf...
I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | 10 years of Insecure, Drake & The White House, James Charles, Cheyenne Bryant
Welcome to our new minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we're currently...
Session 464: All About Colon Health
When was the last time you really thought about your colon health? For many of us, conversations about digestion, gut health, and colorectal cancer ca...
I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | Latto, Allyson Felix, & Hantavirus
Welcome to Episode 1 of our new minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we...
Session 463: A Love Letter from Tiffany Cross
What does it mean to feel fully seen, valued, and loved—especially as a Black woman navigating relationships, ambition, and self-worth? In today’s con...
Session 462: Going No Contact
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 pe...
Session 461: New-Age Black Rom-Coms
This week, we’re talking all things ‘The Drama,’ and ‘You, Me, and Tuscany.’ For different reasons, both of these films, starring beloved Black women,...
TBG University: My Dream Job as a Filmaker
For this episode of TBG U, council member Mikayla Weary, who’s been dreaming of a career in storytelling and documentary work connects with someone wh...
Session 460: Self-Worth, Reinvention, & Realness
This week we’re back for another session of “Ask Dr. Joy, our exclusive Patreon segment where I answer questions submitted by our community members. T...
Session 459: The Postpartum Conversation You Need to Hear
This week, I’m joined once again by Dr. Sharon Malone for an important conversation in honor of Black Maternal Health Week. We’re digging into the rea...
Session 458: Hair, Identity & Choice
Hair always seems to be a hot topic, doesn’t it? From what style is “acceptable” to wear at work, to the politics of what’s considered “going natural,...
Session 457: Exploring Sober Curiosity
At the start of a new year, it’s common to see people vow to take a month-long break from alcohol. But as research continues to uncover the toll that...
TBG University - Spring Break
Our Advisory Council members, Fatima, Jya, and Mikayla joined us this week for a lively and insightful group chat about what Spring Break really looks...
Session 456: The Realities of High Functioning Depression
When we think about depression, there’s a common image that comes to mind–sleeping all day or not enough, withdrawing from responsibilities, and feeli...
Session 455: TBG Rewind, Black Women Navigating the Glass Cliff
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
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?
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, understand...
Session 452: Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? Romance, Identity & Online Culture
Where were you when the “Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” article dropped? Late last year when the piece dropped, it immediately took internet...
Session 451: Student Loan Forgiveness & Reclassifying Degrees
Student loans have been a source of stress for many of us—but with recent policy changes, shifting repayment requirements, and proposed funding cuts t...
Session 450: Reproductive Psychiatry
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
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?
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. To wrap up th...
Session 447: Getting Through Friendship Breakups
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
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
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’re sharing on the...
Session 444: End-of-Year Wisdom from Devi Brown & Dora Kamau
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 help ushe...
Session 443: What Do the Lonely Do At Christmas?
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'
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
For this conversation we're joined by singer-songwriter and actress Kiana Ledé for a deeply honest and heartfelt conversation about her journey with b...