Therapy for Black Girls

We’re stepping into summer, and vacation season is in full swing. For many, that means excitement, adventure, and a packed travel itinerary. But for others, especially when it comes to flying, it can stir up a lot of anxiety. With everything we’ve seen in the news this year, those feelings might be new, or more intense than ever. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to navigate flight anxiety so it doesn’t get in the way of the special moments and experiences that matter most. To help us explore ways to manage and move through this anxiety, this week we're joined by Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett . She is a professor of Psychological Science at Kent State University and the author of ‘Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman's Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear.’ We're also joined by Aviation professional and Flight Attendant Isaiah Peters, who provides some helpful tips for tackling a fear of flying and shares how his own experience in the skies has shaped his approach to supporting anxious travelers. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Registration for the 2nd Annual Holding Space for Healers Therapist Summit is now open! Join us July 24–26, 2025 in Atlanta, GA for this one-of-a-kind event designed for Black mental health professionals, offering the tools, connections, and resources to grow your practice, strengthen your brand, and expand your impact in a meaningful way. Register for the summit here! [https://click.convertkit-mail.com/27uv20p9mpioh8edr34s8ug63w344hg/kkhmh2uneqgxp2ul/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVyYXB5Zm9yYmxhY2tnaXJscy5jb20vdGhlcmFwaXN0c3VtbWl0Lw==] Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls [https://memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls] and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. [https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/]   Where to Find Our Guests Dr. Angela Neal Barnett  Website: https://www.drangelanealbarnett.com/ [https://www.drangelanealbarnett.com/] Isaiah Peters Instagram - @isaiahpete_  [https://www.instagram.com/isaiahpete_/] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-peters-1017/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-peters-1017/]    Stay Connected Join us in over on Patreon [https://therapyforblackgirls.com/patreon/] where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said.  https://click.convertkit-mail.com/27uv20p9mpioh8edr34s8ug63w344hg/58hvh8ug08p6wzc6/dGhlcmFweWZvcmJsYWNrZ2lybHMuY29tb3JibGFja2dpcmxzLmNvbS9wYXRyZW9u Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox [https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox]. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory [https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory]. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop [https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop]. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.   Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls [https://www.twitter.com/therapy4bgirls] Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls [https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls] Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls [https://www.facebook.com/therapyforblackgirls]   Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

We couldn’t let this month go by without having a conversation about one of my favorite things, music. While we’re only halfway through the year, there have already been so many major moments, from iconic performances to albums that push past genre limitations. These culturally-defining moments have all been sparked by artists we love, and we’d be remiss not to celebrate the ongoing impact of Black artists in music. In honor of Black Music Month, we're joined by Mankaprr Conteh, staff writer at Rolling Stone, and Delisa Shannon, short-form content director at Billboard. Together, we unpacked some of the standout moments of 2025 so far, talk about the artists who are redefining the rules, and reflect on what Black music continues to teach us about innovation, identity, and joy. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Registration for the 2nd Annual Holding Space for Healers Therapist Summit is now open! Join us July 24–26, 2025 in Atlanta, GA for this one-of-a-kind event designed for Black mental health professionals, offering the tools, connections, and resources to grow your practice, strengthen your brand, and expand your impact in a meaningful way. Register for the summit here! [https://click.convertkit-mail.com/27uv20p9mpioh8edr34s8ug63w344hg/kkhmh2uneqgxp2ul/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVyYXB5Zm9yYmxhY2tnaXJscy5jb20vdGhlcmFwaXN0c3VtbWl0Lw==] Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls [https://memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls] and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. [https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/]   Where to Find Our Guests Mankaprr Conteh IG - @mankaprr [https://www.instagram.com/mankaprr/] Check out her work: https://tinyurl.com/428bxscv [https://tinyurl.com/428bxscv]  Delisa Shannon IG - @delisamarie_ [https://www.instagram.com/delisamarie_/] Check out her work: https://www.delisashannon.com/ [https://www.delisashannon.com/]    Stay Connected Join us in over on Patreon [https://therapyforblackgirls.com/patreon/] where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said.  https://click.convertkit-mail.com/27uv20p9mpioh8edr34s8ug63w344hg/58hvh8ug08p6wzc6/dGhlcmFweWZvcmJsYWNrZ2lybHMuY29tb3JibGFja2dpcmxzLmNvbS9wYXRyZW9u Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox [https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox]. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory [https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory]. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop [https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop]. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.   Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls [https://www.twitter.com/therapy4bgirls] Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls [https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls] Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls [https://www.facebook.com/therapyforblackgirls]   Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

This episode is dedicated to all of the newly minted college graduates! You're likely feeling a mix of emotions as you step into what's next, and we invite you to take a moment to process what you're feeling. We also want to make sure you're not so busy focusing on what's next that you don't celebrate the huge accomplishment you've achieved.    Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tbguniversity/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tbguniversity] Interested in being a part of a future TBG U episode or suggesting a topic for us to discuss, send us a note HERE [https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox].  Order a copy of Sisterhood Heals for you and your girls HERE [https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/].    Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis Producer: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by our incredible producers for a fun and insightful conversation about some of the pop culture moments that have been giving us life lately. We're diving into Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour and what it means for how we understand Black womanhood and creativity, unpacking the emotional and spiritual layers of the new film Sinners, and reflecting on the quiet power of the Netflix series Forever. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Registration for the 2nd Annual Holding Space for Healers Therapist Summit is now open! Join us July 24–26, 2025 in Atlanta, GA for this one-of-a-kind event designed for Black mental health professionals, offering the tools, connections, and resources to grow your practice, strengthen your brand, and expand your impact in a meaningful way. Register for the summit here! [https://click.convertkit-mail.com/27uv20p9mpioh8edr34s8ug63w344hg/kkhmh2uneqgxp2ul/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVyYXB5Zm9yYmxhY2tnaXJscy5jb20vdGhlcmFwaXN0c3VtbWl0Lw==] Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls [https://memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls] and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. [https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/]   Where to Find Our Guests Ndeye Thioubou All Socials: @Ndeyelasoul Ellice Ellis Instagram: @ellicellis Tyree Rush All Socials: @Tyrelvin   Stay Connected Join us in over on Patreon [https://therapyforblackgirls.com/patreon/] where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said.  https://click.convertkit-mail.com/27uv20p9mpioh8edr34s8ug63w344hg/58hvh8ug08p6wzc6/dGhlcmFweWZvcmJsYWNrZ2lybHMuY29tb3JibGFja2dpcmxzLmNvbS9wYXRyZW9u Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox [https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox]. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory [https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory]. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop [https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop]. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.   Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls [https://www.twitter.com/therapy4bgirls] Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls [https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls] Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls [https://www.facebook.com/therapyforblackgirls]   Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dr. Lana Holmes, who you may remember from Session 222: How Horror Films Help Us Process Life, joins us again to explore sexuality through the lens of kink and BDSM practices  often misunderstood but rich with opportunities for healing, agency, and reclaiming pleasure. We unpack common myths, discuss how these communities prioritize communication, boundaries, and consent, and challenge the racialized and gendered stereotypes that have long shaped Black women’s relationships with their own desires. This episode invites listeners to break past taboo narratives and embrace fuller, more authentic expressions of sexuality. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Registration for the 2nd Annual Holding Space for Healers Therapist Summit is now open! Join us July 24–26, 2025 in Atlanta, GA for this one-of-a-kind event designed for Black mental health professionals, offering the tools, connections, and resources to grow your practice, strengthen your brand, and expand your impact in a meaningful way. Register for the summit here! [https://click.convertkit-mail.com/27uv20p9mpioh8edr34s8ug63w344hg/kkhmh2uneqgxp2ul/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVyYXB5Zm9yYmxhY2tnaXJscy5jb20vdGhlcmFwaXN0c3VtbWl0Lw==] Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls [https://memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls] and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. [https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/]   Where to Find Our Guest Website: https://www.inclusivetherapywellness.com/lana [https://www.inclusivetherapywellness.com/lana] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lana-holmes-psy-d-348972186 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lana-holmes-psy-d-348972186]  Session 222: How Horror Films Help Us Process Life with Dr. Lana Holmes: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/2021/08/25/session-222-how-horror-films-help-us-process-life/ [https://therapyforblackgirls.com/2021/08/25/session-222-how-horror-films-help-us-process-life/]    Stay Connected Join us in over on Patreon [https://therapyforblackgirls.com/patreon/] where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said.  https://click.convertkit-mail.com/27uv20p9mpioh8edr34s8ug63w344hg/58hvh8ug08p6wzc6/dGhlcmFweWZvcmJsYWNrZ2lybHMuY29tb3JibGFja2dpcmxzLmNvbS9wYXRyZW9u Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox [https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox]. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory [https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory]. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop [https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop]. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.   Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls [https://www.twitter.com/therapy4bgirls] Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls [https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls] Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls [https://www.facebook.com/therapyforblackgirls]   Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.