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Cheaper Than Therapy with Vanessa and Dené - Ep 227: Therapy for Black Girls with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Ep 227: Therapy for Black Girls with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

07/31/24 • 49 min

Cheaper Than Therapy with Vanessa and Dené

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, licensed psychologist, author, speaker, and founder and host of Therapy for Black Girls, a podcast and platform dedicated to making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women. We discuss Dr. Joy’s journey to creating a significant platform aimed at destigmatizing mental health issues among Black women, community, generational trauma, self-awareness and spiritual growth, and more.


What You’ll Gain from this Episode:


✨The critical role that community plays in mental health, particularly in the context of collective trauma and support systems

✨Dr. Joy emphasizes the intertwined nature of spirituality and mental health in Black communities, advocating for a holistic approach to well-being.

✨The impact of generational trauma and the importance of acknowledging and healing these deep-seated wounds to foster overall mental health


🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy


Connect with Dr. Joy


Website

Instagram

Sign up for Therapy for Black Girls


If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to pods. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!


Check out our online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, weekly live workshop series with expert guest facilitators, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Learn more here


Connect with Vanessa:

Connect with Dené:

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, licensed psychologist, author, speaker, and founder and host of Therapy for Black Girls, a podcast and platform dedicated to making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women. We discuss Dr. Joy’s journey to creating a significant platform aimed at destigmatizing mental health issues among Black women, community, generational trauma, self-awareness and spiritual growth, and more.


What You’ll Gain from this Episode:


✨The critical role that community plays in mental health, particularly in the context of collective trauma and support systems

✨Dr. Joy emphasizes the intertwined nature of spirituality and mental health in Black communities, advocating for a holistic approach to well-being.

✨The impact of generational trauma and the importance of acknowledging and healing these deep-seated wounds to foster overall mental health


🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy


Connect with Dr. Joy


Website

Instagram

Sign up for Therapy for Black Girls


If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to pods. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!


Check out our online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, weekly live workshop series with expert guest facilitators, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Learn more here


Connect with Vanessa:

Connect with Dené:

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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undefined - Ep 226: Rebuilding After an Abusive Marriage

Ep 226: Rebuilding After an Abusive Marriage

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Jill, a single mother and entrepreneur who is navigating the challenges of rebuilding her life after leaving a toxic and abusive marriage. The conversation touches on how to trust your inner voice, boundaries, impacts of relationships on children, and more.


What You’ll Gain from this Episode:


✨How societal and cultural pressures can cause us to feel like we need external validation and approval, and how that can make it difficult to learn how to trust your inner voice, especially after leaving an abusive relationship

✨The importance of making independent decisions, even in what seems like small daily matters, as a way to reclaim personal agency and build trust in Self

✨The significant impact past relationships have on children, highlighting the importance of modeling healthy behaviors and open communication to break generational cycles of trauma

✨Why seeking family therapy to facilitate open discussions and provide a supportive environment is key to heal and grow together


🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy


If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to pods. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!


Check out our online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, weekly live workshop series with expert guest facilitators, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Learn more here


Connect with Vanessa:

Connect with Dené:

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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undefined - Ep 228: Live Coaching Session: Managing Overwhelming Emotions

Ep 228: Live Coaching Session: Managing Overwhelming Emotions

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Erica to talk about her struggles with managing strong emotions and staying grounded in emotionally overwhelming situations, and what to do when you tend to outwardly focus on others when overwhelmed, and how to trust your inner voice and listen to Self.


What You’ll Gain from this Episode:


✨How somatic tools can help manage intense feelings during moments of emotional overwhelm

✨ The importance of self-compassion and acceptance when dealing with big emotions, and how to uncouple negative beliefs from emotional reactions

✨Why being emotionally vulnerable and authentic can feel challenging when learning how to trust your inner voice


🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy


If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to pods. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!


Check out our online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, weekly live workshop series with expert guest facilitators, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Learn more here


Connect with Vanessa:

Connect with Dené:

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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