For some people Christmas time with the family does not bring joy but it can bring grief and anxiety …..that manifests as bubble guts and headaches. The movie ‘Almost Christmas’ was not an exception. We see this family having to return back home for the first time since their mother and matriarch of the family has passed; they are not all coping well, past issues have not been addressed, and some of them do not get along. Does this sound like your family? We are discussing this in this episode and all discussing tips for getting through Christmas time with these feelings. Join your two favorite black therapists as we dive into grief, sibling rivalries, hyperindependence, substance abuse, insecurities, accountability all in the black family at Christmas time.
Time stamps: 00:00 intro01:57 Overview of the movie04:50 Avoiding grief until you have to (or until the holidays) makes grief harder07:56 When the person who died had the role of bringing the family together11:55 Acceptance that things look different nowEveryone grieves differently- within reason (accountability)25:05 Having boundaries with family (how to create a boundary)32:35 conflict can be healing36:36 New and old holiday traditions39:18 QTNAVideos mentioned: Living Single Episode: https://youtu.be/cAGzY2jg9-Q?si=9Tr05_ri6VBgkv88Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #griefjourney #dysfunctionalfamily #toxicfamily #Blackculture #boundaries #seasonaldepression #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenHow to deal with toxic family during the holidaysWhy does my family always fight on holidaysHow to set boundaries with family during the holidaysIs my family toxic or am I the problemWhy is grief worse during holidaysHow do you get through the holidays while grievingWhy am I so anxious on holidaysWhat does it mean to avoid griefWhat is suppressing grief

Have you ever encountered someone who reminds you of your ex and not in a good way? This is Usher’s song U Remind Me and we are talking about it. Did Usher have good boundaries in this song? Do you have good boundaries when situations like this happen to you? Or do you potentially just keep dating the same or similar people over and over again? Also, when dating can you also identify when something is negative and this bad experience has become emotionally traumatic? Relationships can be emotionally traumatic for us and affect how we continue to date. Join us in this episode as we discuss all of this. Time stamps:

00:00 intro

02:50 How long should someone wait after a relationship to start dating again? (things to look out for)

-Allowing friends to tell you your blind spots

-Talking about your ex too much

-Trauma vs break up grief

-Crashing out

-Having a partner die vs breaking up

-Seeing your ex instead of your partner

10:50 Having good boundaries

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f

Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope

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#Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourney #highfunctioningdepression #highfunctioninganxiety #trauma #traumahealing #blackwomendating

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Why do you date people who remind you of your exes

Is it normal to still think about your ex when in a new relationship

How long should someone wait after a relationship to start dating again

What is the 3 month rule after breakup

Should you talk about your ex on a first date

How do I know if I am over an ex

What to do when you see a red flag in a relationship

The Family That Preys was one of those movies that definitely makes you want to clutch all your pearls! There is generational trauma, sibling rivalry, grief, friendships, betrayal, and a lot of drama. Your two favorite therapists are here to discuss this super loaded movie. As always, we know it’s a lot but of course we also do it with a lot of information, a lot of dopeness, and a lot of fun. Join us in this episode as we discuss The Family That Preys.

Time stamps: 00:00 intro01:55 overview04:38 sibling rivalry (Pam and Andrea’s relationship)16:15 The friendship and when raising kids gets complicated27:30 Intergenerational bitterness and trauma40:35 QTNAVideos mentioned: Eve’s Bayou- https://youtu.be/ZDuonOtWMYASoul Food- https://youtu.be/uL6-W_aVSTwPop The Balloon - https://youtube.com/live/TPY0T7IQkbs?feature=sharePodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWas Andrea's son really a cartwrightWhat are the symptoms of a dysfunctional familyHow to handle a dysfunctional familyWhen to cut ties with a dysfunctional familyHow to tell if a family is toxicWhat are the signs of sibling rivalry in adultsHow to cope with sibling rivalryWhat does a toxic sibling relationship look likeDoes sibling rivalry ever go awayWhat emotion is behind bitterness

We have some big dating questions that need answers… ‘why do people choose projects?’, ‘what does it mean to be emotionally vulnerable in relationships?’ , AND ‘is your inner child doing the choosing when dating?’ . In this episode of The Neighborhood, the two brothers, Marty and Malcom, are participating in ‘Pop The Balloon’ in order to find dates and it does not go as they thought it would. So of course, we are talking about it. We are not just talking about the brothers, we are also talking about attachment, trauma, and other mental health behaviors that may influence dating and choices in partners. As always we are going to do this with a lot of mental health information and a lot of fun.

Is Cardi B the drama? Is the drama following her? And how do we continue to show up and function when it feels like life is blowing up around you? In this episode, we are talking about what depression can look like when you still have to or feel like you have to be “on” and high functioning. How does high functioning depression differ from major depressive disorder? We are talking about it. We are talking about the signs and how no one is exempt. Join us in this episode as we discuss high functioning depression and Cardi B.

This episode, we’re diving deep into Doechi’s “Denial Is a River”—because let’s be real, we all know we have denied some stuff. We’ll unpack the layers of denial, avoidance, grief, and self-reflection woven into the song while connecting it to mental health and black culture. Expect honest conversation, cultural context, and maybe even a few laughs as we explore what happens when the river of denial runs through our relationships, our self-worth, and our healing journeys. As usual, two licensed therapists gab, educate, and tell the truth about everything at the intersection of Black culture and mental health.

Time stamps:

00:00 intro

03:42 when you try to get rid of a part of you

06:10 why numbing, avoiding, and distracting from your feelings is only a temporary fix

10:05 self-reflection is a skill you can build (Trauma can make self-reflection hard)

19:15 different skills for different parts of life (surviving is not thriving)

22:30 Why you can never run from yourself

Videos mentioned:

Doechii’s breakdown of her lyrics: https://share.google/o0jaVYymHe0CYwY2W

Waiting to Exhale: Waiting to Exhale Pt.1: Savannah and Parent Expectations

How To Die Alone: https://youtube.com/live/oY4_YOMbkrE

Podcasts versions are at:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f

Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope

Mental health x Black culture

#Blackculture #Traumasurvivor #ptsd #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #doechii #denialisariver #music #ifstherapist #addictionsurvivor #sobriety

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Doechi

Is Denial is a River a true story in Doechii

Who is the other voice in Denial is a River

What is emotional avoidance

What does it mean to avoid your feelings

Is emotional numbness a trauma response

Why do I distract myself from my feelings

Is self-reflection good or bad

Why is mindfulness hard for trauma survivors

We are back and still discussing Gabrielle Union’s book, We’re Going to Need More Wine. From confronting trauma to celebrating joy, Union’s storytelling offers a raw and unfiltered look at the intersections of race, gender, mental health, and culture.

We discuss the importance of vulnerability in breaking generational cycles, how humor and honesty can serve as healing tools, and why Black stories like Union’s are vital in shifting narratives around mental health. Join us as we unpack part two of the lessons within her book and reflect on how her journey invites all of us to embrace our full selves—with grace, courage, and maybe even a little more wine.

Time stamps:

00:00 intro

03:50 Proving your knowledge and worth in white spaces

13:00 Safe spaces for black women/Why crabs in a bucket mentality is actually a fallacy

18:48 Finding your value apart from money, work and relationships

26:50 QTNA (crazy parts of Gabrielle Union’s book)

Podcasts versions are at:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f

Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope

Mental health x Black culture

#gabrielleunion #bookclub #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #80sbaby #celebritymemoir #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #booklover #bookreview #booktube #blackwomenpodcasts #80sbaby #therapistpodcast #therapistreacts Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWhat are we going to need more wine about?What was Gabrielle Union's first book?Growing up black in a white suburbCan black siblings be different shades?Is there colorism in the black communityInvisibility of black womenWhy do some people not know how to be single

​​Grab a glass, because Gabrielle Union said it best: We’re Going to Need More Wine. In this episode, join Jasmine and Charmaine as they laugh and maybe cry a little as they unpack Gabrielle’s essays on love, identity, and those awkward moments we all pretend didn’t happen (but absolutely did).From navigating Hollywood as a Black woman to navigating family drama that could easily be its own Netflix series, Union reminds us that mental health and healing doesn’t always look neat—and sometimes the best therapy session comes with snacks and side-eye. We’ll talk about how humor can keep us sane, why being “strong” is overrated, and how mental health and Black culture shows up in the joy, pain, and in-between.

Time stamps: 00::00 intro03:00 Growing up in a predominantly White neighborhood010:45 Colorism in white spaces and in Black spaces22:00 When the people pleaser finally needs figure out who they are27:00 Learning the skill of listening to yourself is life changingPodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeMental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #gabrielleunion #bookclub #celebritymemoir #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #booklover #bookreview #booktube #blackwomenpodcasts #80sbaby #therapistpodcast #therapistreacts Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenWhat are we going to need more wine about?What was Gabrielle Union's first book?Growing up black in a white suburbCan black siblings be different shades?Is there colorism in the black community