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Session 49: 99 Things to Quit
This week on the show, Eboni and Eliza were joined by Jason Montanez to discuss the 99 Things to Quit. Jason shared his thoughts about being a quitter and why people struggle to quit when they need to. Follow Jason:Www.99thingstoquit.com@jasonbmontanez...
Session 48: Healer & Founder of WellnessOfficial.co
Eboni and Eliza were joined by Millana Snow to discuss her journey from model to wellness coach. Follow Millana: MillanaSnow.com Instgram @MillanaSnow Favorite Resources: Melaninandmentalhealth.com YouTube.com Abraham Hicks Monthly Energy Healing FB group...
Session 47: Reading With A Rapper
This week Eboni was joined by Jarren and Douglas of Reading with a Rapper. They shared the inspiration behind motivating young people to read and how they have maintained their vision and motivation even through struggles. "We are OK with not being in the in-crowd but...
Session 46: I AM YOU
Eliza and Eboni are joined by Khaliah Guillory to discuss how she went from the corporate world to being a motivational speaker. She also shares how therapy helped her at a very difficult time in her life. Follow Khaliah: Instagram- www.instagram.com/KOGspeaks/...
Session 45: Total Woman – Total Joy
Eboni and Eliza were joined by Charease Davis of Total Woman to discuss how she lives a life full of joy and happiness and spreads it into any room she enters. Follow Charease: https://www.chareasedavis.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Charease.Davis Instagram:...
Session 44: A Sister’s Truth
This week Eboni and Eliza was joined by LaKitia Woodard of A Sister's Truth. LaKitia discusses her experience as a sexual abuse survivor and how she has used her story to help the lives of many others. Follow LaKitia: Asisterstruth.com IG, Twitter, Facebook...
Session 43: Racial Ambiguity & Our Need to Know “What Are You?”
Eliza and Eboni discuss how being racially ambiguous could affect your mental health and your business as a clinician.
Session 42: Healing in Today’s World
Eboni and Eliza are joined by relationship writer, college professor, and all around dope person Josie Pickens to discuss her unintentional path to becoming a mental health advocate and how mental health affects black and brown women. Favorite Resource: Love No Limits...
Session 41: Mind Matter
This week Eboni and Eliza were joined by Dr. Napoleon Higgins, Jr. to discuss psychiatry and minority communities. Favorite Resources: Mind Matters (https://amzn.to/2SKiPIh) The Miseducation of the Negro (https://amzn.to/2qsDLXb) Follow Dr. Napoleon:...
Session 40: Daring to Bloom
This week Eboni and Eliza were joined by Rabia Ilahi of Dharma Wellness to discuss an integrative approach to therapy, what does growth look/feel like and what to do if you feel stuck. Favorite Resource: The Alchemist- Paulo Coelho (https://amzn.to/2Q4L82m) Broken...
Session 39: Bring Your Best Self to This Vida
Eboni and Eliza are joined by Zeahlot Lopez of Vida Therapy to discuss her transition into therapy, serving minority communities and how she has built a thriving practice. Follow Zeahlot: @vidatherapy vidatherapy.co Favorite Resources- Mastery of Love- Don Miguel Ruiz...
Session 38: Amygdala- Daily Triggers
On this week's episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Courtney Glaudé to discuss how he uses work as a writer, producer, and director to highlight life and mental health issues that affect minority communities. Resource: Positive...
Session 37: Loving the Body You are In
This week Eboni and Eliza were joined by Tatiana Scott of Fit with Curves to discuss loving the body you are in. Tatiana shared how losing 50 pounds still left her too big for a fitness competition. She also shared her journey to loving her curves and being healthy...
Session 36: Respect My Crown
Eboni and Eliza were joined by Jillian "JJ" Simmons of JJ's I'm Me Foundation and Author of Without Bruises and Respect My Crown to discuss emotional abuse and being willing to speak out about mental health even when you are in the public eye. Follow JJ:...
Session 35: The Quiet Storm – Grief
This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by radio personality, KG Smooth or Kris Green. KG talks about dealing with grief related to an absent father, mental health in the entertainment industry and struggling with mental health in the public eye.
Session 34: Latinas Rising
On this episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Sol and Tasha of Latinas Rising to discuss issues within Latinx communities including colorism and abuse.
Session 33: Love. Support. Guidance
This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Latoya Gilmore to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in relationships. Follow Dr. Gilmore: http://www.lovesupportguidance.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LSGilmore-Counseling-Services-1911135382512102/...
Session 32: Modern Therapy
Eboni and Eliza are joined this week by Beatriz Craven of Modern Therapy to discuss how high-functioning adults can benefit from the support of therapy and coaching.
Session 31: Physical + Mental + Emotional Wellness
Eboni and Eliza are joined on the show by Jacquelyn Strait of Winding Way Therapy. We discuss how and why fitness should be incorporated in your mental wellness practice. Favorite Resources: Be Unapologetically You- Adeline Bird (https://amzn.to/2vX513e) Gifts of...
Session 30: Awakening Your Wild Heart
This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by Quiana Larae to discuss removing blocks in your life to become the best version of yourself. She also shares how major transitions affected her life and has led to personal peace.
Session 29: Caring For Your Mental Health as an Entrepreneur
Eliza and Eboni are joined by Dr. JaNaé Taylor, Founder of Minding My Black Business, to discuss how mental health is affected by going into business as a Brown or Black person. Follow Dr. JaNaé Taylor: Website: https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/...
Session 28: You Can Pray, Go to Therapy, and Go to Grad School
Eliza and Eboni are joined by Andonnia Maiben to discuss her journey to grad school and how she is managing school, work, business, and her mental health. Follow Andonnia: Website: www.annlettered.com Instagram: @annlettered...
Session 27: Self Care and Minorities
This week, Eboni and Eliza continue to the discussion about minorities and their mental health for Minority Mental Health Month. They share what events affect their mental health and what they do to take care of themselves during these times.
Session 26: Minority Mental Health Month
July is Minority Mental Health month and the Melanin and Mental Health™ team is discussing how they are changing the face of therapy and what needs to be changed in the way we discuss mental health in minority communities.
Session 25: Therapy is Ours with Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa
In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa. Dr. Manuel shared how therapy has been a part of Black and LatinX communities before it ever became mainstream. He also shared work that he is doing to promote culturally sensitive therapists. Dr....
Session 24: It Was All a Dream- Overcoming the Odds Even When They’re Stacked Against You
In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Rwenshaun Miller of Eustress, Inc. Rwenshaun shared his journey to becoming mentally healthy and what led to him becoming a therapist. He also shared how he uses his platform to impact minorities getting the much needed...
Session 23: Love Yourself First Everyday with QueenLyfe Inc.
In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Candace Strother of QueenLYFE, Inc. Candace shared how her mental health challenges led to her create QueenLyfe. She discussed her exploration into self-care and the relationship between financial literacy and mental...
Episode 22: What You Need to Know About Suicide & Self-Harm with Dr. Meagan N Houston
In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Meagan Houston. Dr. Meagan is a police psychologist that specializes in self-harm. With the recent deaths by suicide of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, Dr. Meagan shared the signs of suicidal ideation, how self-harm...
Session 21: Intro to Cultural Competency
In this episode, Eliza and Eboni discuss the basics of cultural competency. This includes how you know if you are a culturally competent therapist and why it is important.
Session 20: Self-Love with The Woman’s Earth Jai Pierre-Raven
Eboni and Eliza are joined by Jai Pierre Raven of the Woman's Earth to continue the discussion on self-love. Jai shared she the incorporation of self-love in her business. She also discussed religion and healing options. Follow Jai Pierre Raven:...