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 conversation with Dr. Donna Oriowo, LICSW, M.Ed. Dr. Donna and I discussed the definitions of colorism and texturism, ideas about having more effective conversations about these issues, how these issues impact our mental health as Black women, and strategies for working through some of these concerns.



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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 conversation with Dr. Donna Oriowo, LICSW, M.Ed. Dr. Donna and I discussed the definitions of colorism and texturism, ideas about having more effective conversations about these issues, how these issues impact our mental health as Black women, and strategies for working through some of these concerns.

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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.

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...

Session 60: Colorism & Texturism

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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 course we had to give our own Black girl spin on the list, and today I’m joined by some of the TBG team members to share the albums that have been quintessential to our development as Black women. Joining me is our Community Assistant, Nyesha, our Project Manager, Lex, our Production Assistant, Zariah, and our Senior Producer, Ellice.

As you hear us respond to various album-related prompts, like most underrated album or an album that reminds us of childhood, feel free to respond with your own answers by sending us a tweet @therapy4bgirls or tagging us on IG or TikTok @therapyforblackgirls.

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

Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.

Join us in Atlanta on July 18th &19th for our Inaugural Therapist Summit. This is an incredible opportunity to gather to learn more about things like scaling your practice through PR and getting a book deal as a mental health professional. There will also be lots of time to connect with colleagues. Learn more and register to join us HERE.



Where to Find Our Guests

Nyesha

Instagram

Ellice

Instagram

LinkedIn

Twitter

Lex

Instagram / Threads

TikTok

Zariah

LinkedIn

Instagram



Stay Connected

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.

If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.

Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com

Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.

The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.

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 course we had to give our own Black girl spin on the list, and today I’m joined by some of the TBG team members to share the albums that have been quintessential to our development as Black women. Joining me is our Community Assistant, Nyesha, our Project Manager, Lex, our Production Assistant, Zariah, and our Senior Producer, Ellice.
As you hear us respond to various album-related prompts, like most underrated album or an album that reminds us of childhood, feel free to respond with your own answers by sending us a tweet @therapy4bgirls or tagging us on IG or TikTok @therapyforblackgirls.
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 &amp; Announcements
Grab your copy of <a href="https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/">Sisterhood Heals.</a>
Join us in Atlanta on July 18th &amp;19th for our Inaugural Therapist Summit. This is an incredible opportunity to gather to learn more about things like scaling your practice through PR and getting a book deal as a mental health professional. There will also be lots of time to connect with colleagues. Learn more and register to join us <a href="https://therapyforblackgirls.com/healers" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://click.convertkit-mail.com/zlukgxvz7vtnh422dlkizu298nn00u6/z2hgh7u3nqlr7gcp/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVyYXB5Zm9yYmxhY2tnaXJscy5jb20vaGVhbGVycy8%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718850317681000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2DJQhBI2YhyZ-X_Don2tty">HERE</a>.
 
Where to Find Our Guests
Nyesha
<a href="http://instagram.com/twomommiesandababy">Instagram</a>
Ellice
<a href="http://instagram.com/ellicellis">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellisellice/">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://x.com/thellicellis">Twitter</a>
Lex
<a href="http://instagram.com/lex.nichelle">Instagram / Threads</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lex.nichelle">TikTok</a>
Zariah
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zariah-taylor-7ab4a925b/">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="http://instagram.com/yourstrulyzariah">Instagram</a>
 
Stay Connected
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox">therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox</a>.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory">https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory</a>.
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle <a href="https://community.therapyforblackgirls.com/">community.therapyforblackgirls.com</a>
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at <a href="https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop">therapyforblackgirls.com/shop</a>.
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.

Session 365: Best Albums of All Time

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Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thinking through your gap year, enrolling in a community college, or grabbing your stoles for graduation, TBG U is here to help you thrive at this stage of your life and beyond.

College, an experience already notorious for its difficulty, can be a lot harder to navigate if you’re also dealing with a medical disorder or learning disability. These experiences are covered under the term neurodivergent, and today we’re shining light on what it looks like to pursue an education as a neurodivergent person.

Joining us today to talk about their experience as a neurodivergent college student is Chicago-based creative, Kai Foster. Kai has humorously documented the ups and downs of young adulthood via sit-down chats, vlogs, and poetry since 2017. Beyond the camera, Kai attends film school and pursues independent documentary projects. 

During our conversation, we discuss what it means to be neurodivergent, the importance of on-campus accommodations, and how to advocate for your needs when a professor is reluctant to understand them.

Where to Find Kai

YouTube

TikTok

Instagram

Tumblr



HOMEWORK
Find out if either your school or town has a local food pantry that you can utilize, remembering that it’s okay to accept and receive help.
Talk with your school’s accessibility office or your academic advisor to discover what accommodations are right for you.
Schedule time with each of your professors at the beginning of next semester to discuss your learning needs.



Make sure to follow us on social media:

Instagram

TikTok



Interested in being a part of a future TBG U episode or suggesting a topic for us to discuss, send us a note HERE. 

Order a copy of Sisterhood Heals for you and your girls HERE. 



Our Production Team

Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

Producer: Ellice Ellis

Production Assistant: Zariah Taylor

TBG University Host & Coordinator: Jayna Ellis

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thinking through your gap year, enrolling in a community college, or grabbing your stoles for graduation, TBG U is here to help you thrive at this stage of your life and beyond.
College, an experience already notorious for its difficulty, can be a lot harder to navigate if you’re also dealing with a medical disorder or learning disability. These experiences are covered under the term neurodivergent, and today we’re shining light on what it looks like to pursue an education as a neurodivergent person.
Joining us today to talk about their experience as a neurodivergent college student is Chicago-based creative, Kai Foster. Kai has humorously documented the ups and downs of young adulthood via sit-down chats, vlogs, and poetry since 2017. Beyond the camera, Kai attends film school and pursues independent documentary projects. 
During our conversation, we discuss what it means to be neurodivergent, the importance of on-campus accommodations, and how to advocate for your needs when a professor is reluctant to understand them.
Where to Find Kai
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@kaifoster">YouTube</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kaimfoster?lang=en">TikTok</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaimfoster/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://kaimfoster.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a>
 
HOMEWORK
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Find out if either your school or town has a local food pantry that you can utilize, remembering that it’s okay to accept and receive help.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Talk with your school’s accessibility office or your academic advisor to discover what accommodations are right for you.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Schedule time with each of your professors at the beginning of next semester to discuss your learning needs.</li>
</ul>
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tbguniversity/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tbguniversity">TikTok</a>
 
Interested in being a part of a future TBG U episode or suggesting a topic for us to discuss, send us a note <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox">HERE</a>. 
Order a copy of Sisterhood Heals for you and your girls <a href="https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/">HERE</a>. 
 
Our Production Team
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford &amp; Maya Cole Howard
Producer: Ellice Ellis
Production Assistant: Zariah Taylor
TBG University Host &amp; Coordinator: Jayna Ellis

TBG U: Neurodivergency In College

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b3307b5b-862a-4d83-a6e5-b19a0009bdde/transcript

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 to enjoy the sunshine. I’ve been thinking a lot recently about some of the ways that we get in our own way and some of the things we do to make our lives more difficult than they need to be and wanted to share some of my thoughts with you. This list is in no way exhaustive and you know I’d love to hear what you would add. Tag us in a post @therapyforblackgirls or use the hashtag #TBGInSession to share your thoughts. 

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

Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.

Join us in Atlanta on July 18th &19th for our Inaugural Therapist Summit. This is an incredible opportunity to gather to learn more about things like scaling your practice through PR and getting a book deal as a mental health professional. There will also be lots of time to connect with colleagues. Learn more and register to join us HERE.

Stay Connected

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.

If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.

Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com

Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.

The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.



Make sure to follow us on social media:

Twitter: @therapy4bgirls

Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls

Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls



Our Production Team

Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

Producer: Ellice Ellis

Production Assistant: Zariah Taylor

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 to enjoy the sunshine. I’ve been thinking a lot recently about some of the ways that we get in our own way and some of the things we do to make our lives more difficult than they need to be and wanted to share some of my thoughts with you. This list is in no way exhaustive and you know I’d love to hear what you would add. Tag us in a post @therapyforblackgirls or use the hashtag #TBGInSession to share your thoughts. 
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 &amp; Announcements
Grab your copy of <a href="https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/">Sisterhood Heals.</a>
Join us in Atlanta on July 18th &amp;19th for our Inaugural Therapist Summit. This is an incredible opportunity to gather to learn more about things like scaling your practice through PR and getting a book deal as a mental health professional. There will also be lots of time to connect with colleagues. Learn more and register to join us <a href="https://therapyforblackgirls.com/healers" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://click.convertkit-mail.com/zlukgxvz7vtnh422dlkizu298nn00u6/z2hgh7u3nqlr7gcp/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVyYXB5Zm9yYmxhY2tnaXJscy5jb20vaGVhbGVycy8%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718850317681000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2DJQhBI2YhyZ-X_Don2tty">HERE</a>.
Stay Connected
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox">therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox</a>.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory">https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory</a>.
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle <a href="https://community.therapyforblackgirls.com/">community.therapyforblackgirls.com</a>
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at <a href="https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop">therapyforblackgirls.com/shop</a>.
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
Twitter:<a href="https://www.twitter.com/therapy4bgirls"> @therapy4bgirls</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls">@therapyforblackgirls</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therapyforblackgirls">@therapyforblackgirls</a>
 
Our Production Team
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford &amp; Maya Cole Howard
Producer: Ellice Ellis
Production Assistant: Zariah Taylor

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

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Session 60: Colorism & Texturism

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