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

What would a therapist say about Issa's 'Broken Pussy' rap? Or her infamous 'mirror talk'? We've got mental health professionals dissecting the very human, often cringe-worthy, but always relatable self-doubt and vulnerability of Issa on Insecure. You might just learn something about yourself along the way. S1, E1

You all have been continuing to ask for it and we are finally doing it. It is time for us to discuss Set It Off. Set If Off is one of the most classic friendship, trauma, and survival movies. We are discussing black trauma, what happens when you get pushed to the limit, supporting friends, and grief. Join Jasmine and Charmaine as we discuss this iconic movie and all of the mental health aspects. Of course, we are going to make light and include humor and identify some questions that need answers. Let’s dive in and find out ways to stay mentally dope.

“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” - Malcom X

Mental health x Black culture

#Blackculture #mentalhealth #setitoffmovie #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts

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What was the message in the movie "Set It Off"

Why did he let her go at the end of Set It Off

What happened to Cleo in Set It Off

What is the plot of the movie Set It Off

What is the gap between rich and poor called

How does inequality affect mental health

What are systemic barriers in mental health

How does systemic racism affect mental health

What are systemic barriers in mental health care

How does Maslow's hierarchy of needs relate to health

Love Island Season 7 took over the internet and conversations and we are no different. We are talking about Love Island Season 7 and some of the attachment styles. Of course, we are very aware that this is a reality show and that the show only depicts very small aspects of these individuals' actual lives. We are discussing Hurricane Huda and Amaya Papaya and their attachment styles based on certain scenes on the show. Join your two favorite mental health therapists as we discuss attachment styles and Love Island.

Do you guys read Reddit posts? Well, your two favorite black women therapists are reading them and responding. We are diving into the wild, emotional, and often hilarious world of Reddit. From relationship drama and family feuds to mental health therapist confessions and boundary-setting dilemmas, we are breaking down real posts with real insight. Join in on the discussion with us.

Time stamps: 00:00 intro01:53 Why do Black parents suck at mental health?06:18 Does anyone have parents who have problems but refuse treatment because they think therapy is for White people?12:28 AITA for telling my ex’s mom about my ex’s cheating 19:46 AITA- Stepmom slut shamed me26:55 AITA For not dating a Black woman and upsetting my mother32:07 R/therapists- I told my dental hygienist i’m a therapist39:10 R/therapists- My client terminated because of my taste in musicPodcasts 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 #redditstories #therapisttips #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #therapistpodcast #blackyoutubers #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #mentalhealthpodcast #redditrelationship #redditstorytime Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black women

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Have you ever seen the movie ‘The Secret She Kept’? If you have not, go ahead and add it to your list. Matter of fact, watch it now and then come back and join us in this discussion of this movie. The movie stars the amazing Kyla Pratt as she plays a highly successful lawyer running for District Attorney who is hiding her battle with Schizoaffective Disorder. The movie shines light on serious mental illnesses as well as some of the problems with addressing serious mental illnesses in black communities. Join your two favorite licensed black therapists as we unpack this movie, serious mental illnesses and how they are depicted in media, their signs and symptoms, misinformation in understanding them, and needed communal and family support.

Time stamps:

00:00 intro

02:10 overview

09:30 how mental health stigma can start at home

17:31 How avoidance of a problem only makes problems worse.

27:00 DSM diagnoses

29:15 why you HAVE TO have a good community (this includes a good psychiatrist)

37:22 mental health issues and self-esteem

40:38 Mental health issues are hereditary, learn your family history

43: 06 QTNA

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 #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #mentalhealthjourney

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What mental illness does Tia have in The Secret She Kept

What is the stigma of Black women's mental health

Why don't Black people talk about mental health

most common mental health issues in the black community

Can bipolar turn into schizophrenia

Can a person with schizophrenia seem normal

have episodes of normal with schizophrenia

What triggers a schizophrenic episode

How to support family with schizophrenia

grow up in a dysfunctional family

family dysfunction involved in schizophrenia

stigma within families of mental health