Bipolar disorders are among the most commonly misunderstood disorders when it comes to mental illness. There is still a lot of confusion about how this disorder presents and it’s also very often misdiagnosed. Psychiatrist Dr. Valdesha DeJean joins us to talk about the symptoms of Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder, some of the treatment options typically suggested, the concerns related to creativity and medication, how to support a family member who’s been diagnosed, and she answers some community questi

 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bipolar disorders are among the most commonly misunderstood disorders when it comes to mental illness. There is still a lot of confusion about how this disorder presents and it’s also very often misdiagnosed. Psychiatrist Dr. Valdesha DeJean joins us to talk about the symptoms of Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder, some of the treatment options typically suggested, the concerns related to creativity and medication, how to support a family member who’s been diagnosed, and she answers some community questi Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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 176: Exploring Bipolar Disorders

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/3d2c36e0-2920-4913-8969-ae280005f3ee/transcript

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 of the athletes. Gymnastics is always one of my favorite competitions to watch but this year I was also tuned in for the track and field events and basketball. There was just no shortage of excellence on display. And as often happens, feats of Black women being excellent are often met with racism and sexism. A few years ago, right after the Tokyo Olympics, we released a conversation with Dr. Leeja Carter, a feminist sport psychology practitioner and the CEO of Coalition for Food and Health Equity that feels just as timely today.

During our conversation we discussed the ways that gendered racism shows up in sports, how the strong black woman trope impacts athletes, and how athletes are using platforms like social media to tell more of their story.

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.



Where to Find Dr. Carter

Instagram

Website



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

Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis

Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

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 of the athletes. Gymnastics is always one of my favorite competitions to watch but this year I was also tuned in for the track and field events and basketball. There was just no shortage of excellence on display. And as often happens, feats of Black women being excellent are often met with racism and sexism. A few years ago, right after the Tokyo Olympics, we released a conversation with Dr. Leeja Carter, a feminist sport psychology practitioner and the CEO of Coalition for Food and Health Equity that feels just as timely today.
During our conversation we discussed the ways that gendered racism shows up in sports, how the strong black woman trope impacts athletes, and how athletes are using platforms like social media to tell more of their story.
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>
 
Where to Find Dr. Carter
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drleeja">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.leejacarter.com/">Website</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
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

Session 372: Black Women Athletes Reimagining Sports [ICYMI]

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/affffce5-7a23-45a4-9264-b1cb0187ffd3/transcript

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 emotions show up as main character Riley steps into her teenage years. Joining me today to explore some of the major themes featured in the movie is our Therapist Support Specialist and head of the TBG Thrive Tribe, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Gorgeous West. And, as a special treat, my two sons also joined me to offer their perspectives on the film as well.

We discussed the scenes that stuck with us the most from the film, how therapists can reference the film to break down tough emotional concepts with clients, plus analyze the film’s most central character, Anxiety.

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.



Where to Find Our Gorgeous

Instagram

Website



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

Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis

Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

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 emotions show up as main character Riley steps into her teenage years. Joining me today to explore some of the major themes featured in the movie is our Therapist Support Specialist and head of the TBG Thrive Tribe, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Gorgeous West. And, as a special treat, my two sons also joined me to offer their perspectives on the film as well.
We discussed the scenes that stuck with us the most from the film, how therapists can reference the film to break down tough emotional concepts with clients, plus analyze the film’s most central character, Anxiety.
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>
 
Where to Find Our Gorgeous
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fixingthefixer">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://fixingthefixer.com/">Website</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
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

BONUS: Exploring Themes from Inside Out 2

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/099b4605-c6cd-48b4-b8a5-b1c7002b0fd6/transcript

So many of us have been raised to prioritize romantic partnership and finding “the one,” over anything else, including some of our other, long-standing platonic relationships. Today we’re exploring the idea of Decentering Romance — a concept you may have seen on your social media feeds —  which asks us to explore what it looks like to seek romantic desire without letting it push out the other important relationships in our lives.

Joining me for this discussion is licensed marriage and family therapist, Tiffany Hall. Tiffany is a coach, speaker, and writer based in the Philadelphia area who is passionate about working with women to understand the roles they play in their relationships and how it impacts who they are. During our conversation, we discussed the pitfalls of making romantic love the center of your life, how you can still maintain your friendships when dating, and the cultivation of family dynamics that honor non-romantic life partners.

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.

Charlie’s Toolbox Podcast

Friend Forward Podcast

Fighting For Our Friendship by Danielle Bayard Jackson

The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center by Rhaina Cohen



Where to Find Tiffany

Instagram

TikTok

Website

Practice Website



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

Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis

Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

So many of us have been raised to prioritize romantic partnership and finding “the one,” over anything else, including some of our other, long-standing platonic relationships. Today we’re exploring the idea of Decentering Romance — a concept you may have seen on your social media feeds —  which asks us to explore what it looks like to seek romantic desire without letting it push out the other important relationships in our lives.
Joining me for this discussion is licensed marriage and family therapist, Tiffany Hall. Tiffany is a coach, speaker, and writer based in the Philadelphia area who is passionate about working with women to understand the roles they play in their relationships and how it impacts who they are. During our conversation, we discussed the pitfalls of making romantic love the center of your life, how you can still maintain your friendships when dating, and the cultivation of family dynamics that honor non-romantic life partners.
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>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charlies-toolbox-podcast/id1552965862">Charlie’s Toolbox Podcast</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friend-forward/id1500460079">Friend Forward Podcast</a>
<a href="https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/fighting-for-our-friendships">Fighting For Our Friendship by Danielle Bayard Jackson</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Other-Significant-Others-Reimagining-Friendship/dp/1250280915">The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center by Rhaina Cohen</a>
 
Where to Find Tiffany
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisistiffanyrenae/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thisistiffanyrenae">TikTok</a>
<a href="https://www.decenterromanticlove.com/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.themendingspacetherapy.com/">Practice Website</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
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

Session 371: Decentering Romance

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/773e3b97-b1df-42a2-b5ef-b1c50016426b/transcript

Session 176: Exploring Bipolar Disorders

In 1 playlist(s)

Therapy for Black Girls

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips