Therapy for Black Girls

We can't let September go by without acknowledging Sex Positive September. Over the years, we've done dozens of episodes exploring sexual liberation, sexuality, and sexual health, so we wanted to pull from our archives to bring you this essential conversation. In this episode, Dr. Pia Goff joins us to get real about what chips away at our sexual confidence, why some of us struggle with arousal and pleasure, and how to actually talk to your partner about what you need. Plus, she breaks down sensate focused therapy and how it's helping couples reconnect. This conversation is all about reclaiming your confidence and your pleasure – which is exactly what Sex Positive September is about. 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 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.iamdrpia.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iamdrpia/]   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 Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

This week, we’re discussing a crisis that’s disrupting lives across the country: the escalating wave of deportations tearing families apart and dismantling the fragile sense of safety many immigrants cling to. For this conversation I’m joined by Catherine Labiran, a writer, organizer, and research manager whose work lives at the intersections of immigration justice, Black liberation, and mental health. Catherine has spent her career advocating for Black immigrants whose stories are too often erased from national conversations. During our conversation, Catherine and I discussed the emotional toll of migration, the resilience of African and Caribbean diasporic communities, and explored the ways art, community care, and protecting joy become lifelines in the face of racism and erasure.  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 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.catherinelabiran.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cathslabiran/?hl=en]   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 Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

This week, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford joins us for a compassionate conversation about weight, health, and healing. We're exploring why obesity should be understood as a chronic disease, not a moral failing, and discussing new treatment options like GLP-1 medications that are changing lives.  Dr. Stanford is an obesity medicine Physician-Scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. What makes her perspective so valuable is that she understands the unique experiences of Black women navigating weight and health in a world that often judges us harshly. As one of the few Black women leading research in this field, she sees how chronic stress, systemic barriers, and generational trauma show up in our bodies in ways that traditional medicine has often overlooked. During our conversation, we talk about the science behind weight regulation, how new medications actually work, and why it's time to move beyond BMI as the only measure of health.  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 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/] Find obesity medicine physicians [https://www.abom.org/]   Where to Find Our Guest Website: https://www.askdrfatima.com [https://www.askdrfatima.com] Instagram: @askdrfatima [https://www.instagram.com/askdrfatima/?hl=en] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askdrfatima/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/askdrfatima/] X (Twitter): https://x.com/askdrfatima [https://x.com/askdrfatima]   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 Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Have you ever heard someone casually say “I’m so OCD” just because they like things neat and organized? That kind of language often oversimplifies a serious mental health condition and can make it harder for those living with OCD to be seen and understood. Today, we’re digging into what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder actually is and how it uniquely impacts Black women. Dr. Jameeka Moore joins us again for this conversation. During the conversation, we explore what OCD looks like beyond the stereotypes, the ways it often goes unrecognized or misdiagnosed in Black women, and how effective treatment can help. Dr. Moore also offers insights on supporting loved ones with OCD and tips for finding culturally responsive care. 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 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.drjameekamoore.comdrjameekamoore.com [http://drjameekamoore.com] Instagram: @jam_sessionz [https://www.instagram.com/jam_sessionz/]   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 Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

This week we're bringing attention to a topic that doesn’t always get the space or care it deserves: the mental, emotional, and physical toll of living with a severe autoimmune condition. Joining me for this conversation is Dr. Martine Hackett, a public health expert and the host of the podcast "Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition". In her show, she shares her own experience navigating chronic illness while also holding space for others who live with conditions that are often invisible but deeply impactful. During our conversation we discussed the ways chronic illness intersects with race, gender, and health equity, and how all of that shows up in the body and mind. If you or someone you love is managing a chronic condition, this conversation is for you. 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 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 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/publichealthy/?hl=en]   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 Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.