Black Women North of 50

Season 2, Ep 1: Healing from Intergenerational Trauma

In this insightful interview, Tamela Floyd, LCSW explores the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, its relevance to intergenerational trauma, and its impact on Black women's mental health. Discover how understanding parts, healing ancestral wounds, and cultivating curiosity can lead to profound personal growth.

Ep 26: When Self-Doubt Gets Too Loud with Stevon Lewis

As we come to the close of 2025, some conversations deserve to be revisited. This episode, originally published earlier this year, returns as our final episode of the year. In this episode, Wynn talks with therapist and author Stevon Lewis about the inner bully. This is that critical, relentless voice that questions our worth, our choices, and our right to rest or succeed. In this episode, they also explore how this inner bully evolves as we age, how it’s shaped by intergenerational survival, and why Black women over 50 often carry it more heavily than they realize. You’ll Hear About: • The difference between intuition and self-criticism • Intergenerational survival patterns that shape self-doubt • Why naming the inner bully creates distance and power • The role of community, belonging, and accountability • Letting go of perfection while staying committed to becoming 🔔 Subscribe + Connect: YouTube: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Instagram / Facebook: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Email: wynn@blackwomennorthof50.com Website: blackwomennorthof50.com

Ep 25: The Truth About Depression - What Healing Really Looks Like with Dr. Rhonda Williams

Some conversations stay with you long after the microphone turns off. This is one of them. Originally released on June 1, 2025, this powerful episode returns for the holiday season on December 9, 2025, because the truths shared here about depression, silence, stigma, and healing continue to matter deeply, especially for Black women navigating life north of 50. In this encore episode, psychiatrist Dr. Rhonda Williams and host Wynn Helms have an honest, compassionate conversation about what depression actually looks like, how it hides in plain sight, and why so many of us normalize symptoms we should never have to carry alone. Together, they break down the difference between “a rough patch” and a clinical depressive episode, how hormonal shifts and life transitions amplify emotional strain, and the complex ways spirituality, community, and generational silence shape our mental health. ✨ You’ll Hear About: • How to recognize when sadness becomes a clinical crisis • Why Black women over 50 are especially vulnerable and often overlooked • The emotional weight of menopause, caregiving, and life reassessment • The spiritual tension between faith, prayer, and seeking professional help • The stigma around antidepressants, and why they’re not a sign of weakness • The generational impact of untreated depression in Black families • How therapy, connection, and daily habits form a healing toolkit 🔗 Resources Mentioned: • Psychology Today – therapist directory • American Psychological Association – mental health resources • Therapy for Black Girls – directory for Black female therapists • BlackFemaleTherapists.com – community and therapist listings • Your primary care doctor or insurance panel for referrals 🔔 Subscribe + Connect: YouTube: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Instagram / Facebook: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Email: wynn@blackwomennorthof50.com Website: blackwomennorthof50.com

Ep 24: Tell Me “What’s Next” for You in 2026?

What makes a story worth telling? In this solo episode of Black Women North of 50, Wynn opens up about what she truly wants this podcast to be: a home for real stories told by real women north of 50. As we're approaching the New Year, Wynn reflects on what it means to live with authenticity, curiosity, and courage as a black woman navigating life beyond 50. This episode is about the messy, beautiful, non-linear paths that brought us here. ✨ You’ll Hear About: • What the podcast Black Women North of 50 is truly becoming • Why our unpolished stories matter more than ever • Learning from “mistakes” that actually shaped who we are • The courage it takes to live, learn, and begin again • How community and conversation become healing spaces • Wynn’s hopes for the next season of the podcast 🔔 Subscribe + Connect: YouTube: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Instagram / Facebook: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Email: wynn@blackwomennorthof50.com Website: blackwomennorthof50.com [https://blackwomennorthof50.com/]

Ep 23: What's Stopping You From Doing Better?

What does it take to believe there’s still more waiting for you, even after life has thrown every curveball imaginable? In this episode of Black Women North of 50, Wynn chats with Dana Bell, Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of "Let’s Talk with Dana Bell". Dana shares her experiences in her early days as a welfare fraud investigator and real estate agent, to her years serving as a parole agent in Michigan’s correctional system. She opens up about ignoring her calling (at first), finding her way back to counseling, and how loss, resilience, and obedience to that “still small voice” brought her to where she is now: helping others believe in their better. ✨ You’ll Hear About: • Why we sometimes take the long road to our true calling. • How grief and faith can become turning points toward purpose. • The power of believing in your ‘better’, no matter your age or past • Dana’s journey from corrections to counseling and podcasting • What it means to bring compassion and structure to healing work • Finding courage to start something new, even when it’s scary 🔗 Connect with Dana Bell: Website: letstalkwithdanabell.com 🎙️ Podcast: Believe in Your Better — launching January 2026 on YouTube and Spotify 📍 Based in Michigan | Licensed Professional Counselor | Speaker & Mentor 🔔 Subscribe + Connect: YouTube: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Instagram / Facebook: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Email: wynn@blackwomennorthof50.com Website: blackwomennorthof50.com [https://blackwomennorthof50.com]