Podcast Episodes

Session 424: Autoimmune Conditions & Community Health Advocacy

Episode 424

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 …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Session 423: Building A Creative, Family-Centered Life

Episode 423

Balancing a career and family life isn’t always easy, but it is possible. Today, I’m joined by actor, producer, author, and podcast creator Tika Sumpter. A true multi-hyphenate, her career continues …

Published on 2 months ago

Session 422: The Work of Mental Health Co-Responders

Episode 422

This week’s guest is Renée Bryan, a Licensed Professional Counselor and educator with a Master's in Education from Mercer University and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

TBG U: Disability & Desirability

Nila Morton is a graduate of  Howard University where she earned her Masters in Social Work  and a passionate disability advocate born with Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy, a rare condition tha…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Session 421: PsychoHairapy, Exploring Hair & Mental Health

Episode 421

This week, we are joined by Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, a clinical psychologist, hairstylist, professor, and the founder of “PsychoHairapy,” an innovative approach that uses hair care as an entry point int…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Session 420: Play Theory

Episode 421

This week we're joined by award-winning scholar, ethnomusicologist, and cultural anthropologist Dr. Kyra Gaunt to explore the powerful intersections of music, play, and identity in the lives of Black…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Session 419: ICYMI | Some Thoughts On Playing Small

Episode 419

Today, we’re throwing it back to Session 321 — Some Thoughts On Playing Small.

This quick episode was inspired by a line from Issa Dee, the beloved character played by Issa Rae in Insecure: “How much…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Session 418: Navigating Flight Anxiety

Episode 418

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…

Published on 3 months ago

Session 417: Black Music Month - Artists Redefining the Norm w/ Mankaprr Conteh & Delisa Shannon

Episode 417

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 i…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

TBG U: Post Graduate Pause, Let's Talk About the In Between

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…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago