Season 2 Episode 4 - Inside Out: Mental Health, Self-Care, & Healing for Black Women

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

💛 Explore More:
Visit our website: BlackGirlsCanTalk.com
Grab the book, expand your knowledge, and continue your healing journey.

If this conversation resonated with you, share it with another Black woman, because healing happens in community.