In this powerful and deeply moving episode of the Black Girls Can Talk Podcast, host Dr. DaJaneil McCree sits down with LaShonda Doyle—Marriage & Family Therapist, mother of four, entrepreneur, and founder of Sister Step Out—for an honest conversation about breaking generational silence, mental health in the Black community, and the courage it takes to speak up.

Together, they unpack the unspoken realities many Black women carry, including grief, miscarriage, infant loss (SIDS), anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, and the pressure to always be "strong." LaShonda shares her personal journey through loss, healing, and faith, and how those experiences led her to create safe spaces where Black women can finally tell the truth about what they're going through.

This episode explores:

• Breaking generational patterns of silence in Black families

• Mental health stigma in the Black community

• Grief, miscarriage, and infant loss (SIDS)

• Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation

• Setting boundaries without guilt

• Choosing yourself as an act of healing

• Motherhood, trauma, and raising emotionally healthy Black children

• Why saying "no" is necessary for Black women's wellness

• Using your voice—even when it shakes

If you're a Black woman navigating healing, motherhood, grief, boundaries, faith, or mental wellness, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and you don't have to suffer in silence.

✨ Your voice matters. Your boundaries matter. Your healing matters.

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In this powerful episode of Black Girls Can Talk, host Dr. DaJaneil McCree sits down with Viv (Faidah Lawal) — wellness practitioner, engineer, and host of Perspectives with Viv — for a raw and thought-provoking conversation on healing, identity, and what it really means to be seen as a Black woman.

Together, they explore the deep roots of why Black women feel invisible, the psychological and spiritual impact of colonialism, generational trauma, and survival mode, and how shadow work can unlock freedom, confidence, and self-expression.

Viv breaks down:
• What shadow work actually is and why it matters
• How trauma affects the nervous system
• Why Black women are called "aggressive" when they are actually being assertive
• The difference between survival and self-expression
• Cultural perspectives of Black American vs African women
• How "audacity" can be an act of healing
• Why reclaiming your voice is revolutionary

This episode is for any Black woman who has ever felt silenced, misunderstood, or pressured to shrink herself. It's a reminder that your full expression is not only valid — it's necessary.

If you're on a journey of healing, self-discovery, empowerment, and nervous system regulation, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectivewithviv/

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@perspectivewithviv

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Black Girls Can Talk, host Dr. DaJaneil McCree sits down with Rashadah Jordan, a Physician Associate specializing in psychiatry and holistic wellness. Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to heal from the inside out—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

From breaking generational cycles to embracing boundaries, from understanding mental health stigma to prioritizing intentional self-care, this conversation is filled with real talk, vulnerability, and actionable steps Black women can start using today.

✨ In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why Black women often experience higher rates of stress, anxiety, and burnout

• The stigma surrounding mental health within Black communities

• How childhood experiences and cultural dynamics shape adult mental wellness

• Practical self-care strategies and the 7 types of rest

• How to find culturally aligned therapists and mental health providers

• Healing your inner child and listening to your body

• The importance of boundaries, rest, and mental health days

• Advice for allies who want to better understand and support Black women

Plus, don't miss a fun rapid-fire "This or That" segment where Rashadah shares her personal wellness preferences—from therapy to strength training to affirmations.

If you're a Black woman navigating healing, growth, burnout, or simply trying to put yourself first—this episode is for you.

💛 Connect With Rashadah Jordan:
Instagram: @therezilientpa
Website + Links available in her IG bio

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