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.

When it comes to music, Summer 2023 has given us everything and more. From Janelle Monae ushering us into The Age Of Pleasure to Beyonce giving us life with her Renaissance tour, not to forget Ice Spice taking us to Barbieland, the question of song of the summer has never been more complicated. Joining me this week to chat all about summer’s major music moments is returning guest Danyel Smith. Danyel is the author of the acclaimed Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women In Pop and creator & host of the Spotify Original podcast Black Girl Songbook. Today, Danyel shares what makes a good summer song, the healing power of summer music, and her favorite summer releases of the past & present.

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Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast.

Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.



Where to Find Danyel

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

Spoutable

Buy ‘Shine Bright’

Listen to ‘Black Girl Songbook’ on Spotify



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

Producers: Fredia Lucas, Ellice Ellis & Cindy Okereke

Production Intern: Zariah Taylor

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.
When it comes to music, Summer 2023 has given us everything and more. From Janelle Monae ushering us into The Age Of Pleasure to Beyonce giving us life with her Renaissance tour, not to forget Ice Spice taking us to Barbieland, the question of song of the summer has never been more complicated. Joining me this week to chat all about summer’s major music moments is returning guest Danyel Smith. Danyel is the author of the acclaimed Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women In Pop and creator &amp; host of the Spotify Original podcast Black Girl Songbook. Today, Danyel shares what makes a good summer song, the healing power of summer music, and her favorite summer releases of the past &amp; present.
Resources &amp; Announcements
Visit our <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/therapy4bgirls">Amazon Store</a> for all the books mentioned on the podcast.
Grab your copy of <a href="https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/">Sisterhood Heals.</a>
 
Where to Find Danyel
<a href="https://twitter.com/danamo">Twitter</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/danyel.smith.756/">Facebook</a>
<a href="http://instagram.com/danamo">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://spoutible.com/danamo">Spoutable</a>
<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611355/shine-bright-by-danyel-smith/">Buy ‘Shine Bright’</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/20Ifo2kqrmLweDY87KC0dr?si=0f16c0090f4b484d">Listen to ‘Black Girl Songbook’ on Spotify</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
Producers: Fredia Lucas, Ellice Ellis &amp; Cindy Okereke
Production Intern: Zariah Taylor

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

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

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/6c2f9b30-8477-46e0-8b58-b0750033d32b/transcript

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 unaddressed, we’re seeing more and more negative health outcomes for Black patients, including the perpetuation of harmful conspiracy theories and hesitance to seek medical help when in need. 

Joining me this week to talk about the history and statistics behind some of these outcomes is health advocate and New York Times Best Selling Author, Dr. Uché Blackstock. Dr. Blackstock is the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, an organization created with the mission of partnering with healthcare organizations to dismantle racism in healthcare and to close the gap in racial health inequities. During our conversation, we discuss some of the most prevalent examples of hospital neglect experienced by Black patients, how healthcare systems can better engage with Black communities in order to engender trust, and how Black medical students can find support while studying to become physicians.

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. Blackstock

Advancing Health Equity Website

Instagram

Twitter

Website

LinkedIn

Read ‘Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine’



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 Intern: Zariah Taylor

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 unaddressed, we’re seeing more and more negative health outcomes for Black patients, including the perpetuation of harmful conspiracy theories and hesitance to seek medical help when in need. 
Joining me this week to talk about the history and statistics behind some of these outcomes is health advocate and New York Times Best Selling Author, Dr. Uché Blackstock. Dr. Blackstock is the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, an organization created with the mission of partnering with healthcare organizations to dismantle racism in healthcare and to close the gap in racial health inequities. During our conversation, we discuss some of the most prevalent examples of hospital neglect experienced by Black patients, how healthcare systems can better engage with Black communities in order to engender trust, and how Black medical students can find support while studying to become physicians.
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. Blackstock
<a href="https://advancinghealthequity.com/">Advancing Health Equity Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ucheblackstockmd/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/uche_blackstock">Twitter</a>
<a href="https://ucheblackstock.com/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/uche-blackstock-md/">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://ucheblackstock.com/book/">Read ‘Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine’</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 Intern: Zariah Taylor

Session 356: Black People & Hospital Neglect

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/4ab69734-8012-4101-95ef-b15c001e38da/transcript

TBG U: Sorority Experiences

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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.

One of the most alluring parts of the college experience is Greek Life, but many people don’t know the ins and outs of sorority life. For those of you who don’t know, I am a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, so I decided to gather my fellow Divine 9 sisters for a conversation about sorority life and the impact of the Divine 9 at large. 

Joining me for this roundtable are 4 impactful college-aged women who represent each of the D9 sororities. Their names are Ryann Phillips, Valesha Rhodes, Trinity Perkins, and Tumi Adeyoju (UH-DAY-JEW). They are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, respectively. 

In our conversation today, we dispel some common misconceptions about sorority life, bond over the joys of sisterhood, and discuss how we’ve balanced our mental wellness with our sorority responsibilities.

Where to Find Our Guests

Ryann

Instagram

TikTok

Tumi

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

Pinterest

Valesha

Instagram

LinkedIn

Listen to ‘The Venuisan Vault’ Podcast

Trinity

Instagram

LinkedIn



AFFIRMATIONS
I am surrounded by sisters who uplift and support me in all aspects of my life
I am a reflection of a strong legacy of black sisterhood within my community
I am deserving of the sisterhood, mentorship, and lifelong connections that are ahead of me.



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

Producers: Fredia Lucas & Ellice Ellis

Production Intern: 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.
One of the most alluring parts of the college experience is Greek Life, but many people don’t know the ins and outs of sorority life. For those of you who don’t know, I am a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, so I decided to gather my fellow Divine 9 sisters for a conversation about sorority life and the impact of the Divine 9 at large. 
Joining me for this roundtable are 4 impactful college-aged women who represent each of the D9 sororities. Their names are Ryann Phillips, Valesha Rhodes, Trinity Perkins, and Tumi Adeyoju (UH-DAY-JEW). They are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, respectively. 
In our conversation today, we dispel some common misconceptions about sorority life, bond over the joys of sisterhood, and discuss how we’ve balanced our mental wellness with our sorority responsibilities.
Where to Find Our Guests
Ryann
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryann.seabrook/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ryann.seabrook">TikTok</a>
Tumi
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tumi_adeyoju/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tumiadeyoju">TikTok</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@tumi_adeyoju">YouTube</a>
<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/tumi_adeyoju/">Pinterest</a>
Valesha
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/valesharose/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valesha-rhodes-b-a-7a0a74155/">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.valesharhodes.com/about-2">Listen to ‘The Venuisan Vault’ Podcast</a>
Trinity 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trinthescholar">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trinityperkins01/">LinkedIn</a>
 
AFFIRMATIONS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">I am surrounded by sisters who uplift and support me in all aspects of my life</li>
<li aria-level="1">I am a reflection of a strong legacy of black sisterhood within my community</li>
<li aria-level="1">I am deserving of the sisterhood, mentorship, and lifelong connections that are ahead of me.</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
Producers: Fredia Lucas &amp; Ellice Ellis
Production Intern: Zariah Taylor
TBG University Host &amp; Coordinator: Jayna Ellis

TBG U: Sisterhood in the Divine 9

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b70b082d-000f-4382-878f-b15b0039e67a/transcript

It is guaranteed that everyone on this Earth will eventually die, and yet, the process is made difficult with considerations such as appointing an authorized representative, leaving dependents behind, and other bureaucratic formalities that can be outright cruel to deal with when you’re already experiencing grief. Stepping in to help with these considerations are death doulas, who work to make this monumental transition as smooth as possible for both the dying and their families.

To talk with us today about what it means to be a death doula, this week we're joined by death doula and newly-published author of the memoir ‘Briefly Perfect Human,’ Alua Arthur. Alua is the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization that exists to support people as they answer the question, “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?” During our conversation we discussed the training and certifications required to become a death doula, how death doulas assist both the dying and their families in making end-of-life decisions, and how dying means becoming comfortable with the idea of leaning on our community for support. 

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 Alua

Website

Instagram

Read ‘Briefly Perfect Human’



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

Producers: Fredia Lucas & Ellice Ellis

Production Intern: Zariah Taylor

It is guaranteed that everyone on this Earth will eventually die, and yet, the process is made difficult with considerations such as appointing an authorized representative, leaving dependents behind, and other bureaucratic formalities that can be outright cruel to deal with when you’re already experiencing grief. Stepping in to help with these considerations are death doulas, who work to make this monumental transition as smooth as possible for both the dying and their families.
To talk with us today about what it means to be a death doula, this week we're joined by death doula and newly-published author of the memoir ‘Briefly Perfect Human,’ Alua Arthur. Alua is the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization that exists to support people as they answer the question, “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?” During our conversation we discussed the training and certifications required to become a death doula, how death doulas assist both the dying and their families in making end-of-life decisions, and how dying means becoming comfortable with the idea of leaning on our community for support. 
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 Alua
<a href="https://goingwithgrace.com/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/going_with_grace/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/alua-arthur">Read ‘Briefly Perfect Human’</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
Producers: Fredia Lucas &amp; Ellice Ellis
Production Intern: Zariah Taylor

Session 355: The Work of Death Doulas

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/6a21af17-3b8b-4af6-9633-b155002a8e92/transcript

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

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