Black Therapy Uncensored

Listen, learn, apply with author, speaker and nutritionist (soon to be registered dietician) Farah Green as we discuss being Thick, Bold, and Healthy as well as mental wellness, self-love, and women empowerment!!!https://www.thetbhlife.com [https://www.thetbhlife.com] @thickboldandhealthy

Listen, learn, apply as I discuss vulnerability with certified coach, author, speaker and founder/CEO of Purposeful Pain, LLC with Lauren G. Jackson. https://www.bridgingyourpurpose.com [https://www.bridgingyourpurpose.com] https://www.bridgeyourpurpose.com [https://www.bridgeyourpurpose.com] Download her app; The Purpose and catch her livestream every Wednesday @7pm CST/8pEST/5pEST. Social Media: @coachlaurenj10/@bridgeyourpuposetoday

In this episode I talk with my friend Shay, about her battle with addiction. She answers the questions : When did she start experimenting with substance use? Her go to substances to maintain the high How did she function on drugs? (work, children, personal) What was her turning point? How God influenced her decision to go to rehab and live better? *This is a raw interview filled with love and respect so you have to listen to the end to understand the authenticity of this interview. Dear Listeners, There is help for addiction. I know it is hard and you may not see a problem or a way out, but there is help. Let this episode be the encouragement you need at a second chance in life. Will there be setbacks? Yes. But you have to start somewhere. Start here with this episode. I'm rooting for you! ***If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use/abuse please contact: SAMHSA's National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357); TTY: 1-800-487-4889 or visit www.samsha.gov/find-treatment [https://www.samsha.gov/find-treatment]

Welcome to Season 2! In this episode of Black Therapy Uncensored, we talk to social impact artist Nikki Lynette, creator of Get Out Alive, an afrogoth musical that explores her personal journey with mental health, more specifically, depression. Listen, learn, apply as she discusses why mental illness is a not a death sentence and the importance of attending therapy. *Get Out Alive has been re-imagined for the internet with tickets now available for purchase https://igetoutalive.info [https://igetoutalive.info] . Get your tickets now and support the arts! Thank you Nikki Lynette for sharing your story! ***If you or anyone you know are currently seeking mental health services check out https://thisisdrkbeauty.com [https://thisisdrkbeauty.com] for clinicians in your area, they are currently providing free hours of therapy to WOC across the U.S. ****Black Therapy Uncensored is in no way a substitute for actual therapy. While I am a licensed therapist, if you or someone you know needs immediate or emergency mental health services please call 911 or search for look mental health mobile crisis in your area.

In this BONUS Episode we discuss loneliness. * Alone vs. loneliness * How loneliness affects interpersonal relationships * How to overcome loneliness during the holidays and year round *Introducing you listeners to Fun Facts with Noah! **I do not own the rights to any songs sung in the podcast. Music/lyrics are not mine and are credited in the episode.