S6E5: Unapologetically Addressing Black Mental Health with Dr. Rheeda Walker
Cultivating H.E.R Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman
Release Date: 05/01/2020
Cultivating H.E.R Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman
Blackness = Greatness. This week let us take time to pause and reflect on the majesty of Blackness. Join Dom and Terri as they discuss the meaning of Juneteenth and offer up ways we can continue to shine our light in a world that is constantly trying to dim it.
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Breonna Taylor. Sandra Bland. Korryn Gaines. Atatiana Jefferson. Say their names. Know them. KNOW BLACK WOMEN. Today Terri and Dom share the names of other Black women we should know and provide us with tips on how to uplift ourselves in these challenging times.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER. What is happening has the country at a pivotal moment in history. Racial trauma is real and we have had enough. No more doing the work for others. We are focusing on us. Dom & Terri provide us with the knowledge and tips to go within to heal.
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Lady, we are all using tech more than ever but how tech-savvy are you? Even the most seasoned tech pro will face difficulties. How do you respond in those moments? In this LIVE episode, Dom and Terri share with us 6 steps to deal with the frustration.
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"You can have a happy marriage when you do your part." Lady, what is your part? Not sure? Well today's episode is for you. Listen in as Teleshia Delmar joins Dr. Dom and Terri to share her top five traits for having a healthy marriage.
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"Self-preservation is a right for me." How can you engage with parents who got it wrong? Narcissism expert, Dr. Ramani, joins Dom and Terri to educate us on the effects of narcissistic parenting. Be prepared to learn how to get the healing you truly need.
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Many of us are spending more time in front of a screen than we ever thought possible. This shift in our mental energy can be difficult to manage and in some cases downright exhausting. Listen in as Dom and Terri provide us with five helpful tips to stay engaged.
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Joined by Dr. Rheeda Walker, Dom and Terri dive into a needed conversation about addressing mental health in the Black community. It is an unapologetic dialogue about how we can come together as a community to increase everyone's psychological fortitude.
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Lady, what did you learn about your body growing up? Who taught you? What messages did you receive about body image and black women growing up? In today's episode join Dom and Terri in exploring their journey through loving their bodies.
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Lady, your hair tells a story. It is a reflection of your internal health. What is your hair telling you? In today's episode, Terri and Dom are joined by healthy hair master, Sharie Wilson who tells us what we need to do to truly love on our hair...and ourselves.
info_outlineLady, we are not okay. You. Me. We. Us. How do you address your mental health? How does your family address it? How is it addressed in your community? Is it working? Why are we still doing what we have always done? In today’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Dr. Rheeda Walker to discuss how we can develop psychological fortitude.
Dr. Walker provides us with actionable steps that will allow us to function at our highest capacity. Not just individually but on a nationwide Black community level. This is a real conversation our community needs to have so we can all do the work to heal ourselves. We all we got!
Quote of the Day:
“You will have to continually evaluate whether what you are doing is working for you in life or you will find yourself in a rut that is hard to escape.” -Dr. Rheeda Walker
Takeaways:
Ways to Cope During This Time:
- Document this time
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- What is it about this situation that is stressing me out the most
- What can I do about this situation?
- Identify what is within your control
- Give ourselves some slack
- Listen to our bodies and do what makes sense
- Identify a small project in the house to achieve a sense of purpose
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The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigating an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve (Paperback) (Kindle)
Website: Dr. Rheeda Walker
Twitter: @RheedaWalker
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