Finding the Right Therapist
Mind Ya Mental Podcast
Dr. Raquel Martin helps a listener navigate the search for a therapist, breaking down how to find a provider who understands your background, goals, and needs.
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Being Black, Military, and Raising LGBTQ+ Kids
Mind Ya Mental Podcast
An active-duty soldier opens up about balancing identity, service, and family. Dr. Raquel Martin unpacks what it means to be Black in the military while raising LGBTQ+ kids, and how self-awareness and purpose help maintain connection.
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Understanding White Curiosity and Racial Boundaries
Mind Ya Mental Podcast
Dr. Raquel Martin answers a listener’s question on the psychology of white curiosity, unpacking how social privilege and racial dynamics shape boundaries and behavior.
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Learning to Love After Trauma
Mind Ya Mental Podcast
In this Mailbag episode, Dr. Raquel Martin explains how to build love and connection after growing up unseen, unheard, or unloved, and why self-compassion is the first step.
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Grief Isn’t Something You Get Over
Mind Ya Mental Podcast
Grief isn’t linear, and it’s not something you just “get over.” Dr. Martin discusses the long arc of grief in Black communities, from personal loss to generational trauma, and how we can make space for its full expression.
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The Danger of Pray It Away Culture
Mind Ya Mental Podcast
When religious beliefs are used to silence pain, it’s called spiritual bypassing. Dr. Martin discusses how Black faith spaces can hold both healing and harm, and why therapy and faith can coexist.
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Black Kids Are Not Little Adults
Mind Ya Mental Podcast
From schools to home life, Black children are often denied the innocence and support others receive. Dr. Martin explores how adultification harms mental health and how reparenting can start the healing process.
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Burnout From Performing Blackness
Mind Ya Mental Podcast
What happens when being "Black enough" becomes a performance? Dr. Martin unpacks the mental health cost of masking, code-switching, and respectability politics, and why reclaiming your identity is an act of liberation.
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Why Respect Beats Obedience in Parenting
Mind Ya Mental Podcast
Many Black families parent from a place of fear, shaped by generations of trauma. Dr. Martin explores how shifting from obedience to respect-based parenting can break harmful cycles and nurture emotional resilience in kids.
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Black Youth Suicide Crisis
Mind Ya Mental Podcast
Black youth suicide rates have surged over 50% in recent years. In this episode, Dr. Raquel Martin debunks the myth that Black people don’t die by suicide and explores the impact of racial trauma, stigma, and silence in families and schools.
info_outlineIn this conversation, Dr. Raquel Martin and Dr. William Parham discuss the critical aspects of mental health, particularly focusing on the experiences of Black individuals in both personal and professional contexts. They explore the creation of support groups for Black women, the unique challenges faced by Black men regarding mental health, and the evolving needs of professional athletes. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of listening in therapy, reframing mental health as mental wealth, and the necessity of treating individuals as people first, before their roles as athletes. They also touch on the impact of social media, the significance of silence and reflection, and the need to rediscover one's dreams and creativity. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the journey of self-discovery and the importance of aligning personal values with one's mission in life.
Takeaways
- Support groups can empower Black women and address unique challenges.
- Black men's mental health requires tailored approaches and understanding.
- Listening is a crucial skill in therapy and client relationships.
- Mental health needs of professional athletes have evolved significantly.
- Reframing mental health as mental wealth can shift perspectives.
- Language used in therapy should be accessible and relatable.
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