Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Julie Radico about her new book You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health First Aid Kit. The episode gives practical tips for addressing body image, relationship with food, insomnia, and chronic pain.

Dr. Thema talks with therapist, author, and motivational speaker Dr. Marlon Rollins about his sister's death by suicide as well as ways to heal from and prevent suicide. We also explore his work supporting men's mental health.

Dr. Thema speaks with life coach, minister, and author SharRon Jamison about "corporate grief" especially for persons with a marginalized identity. She defines the concept, describes the potential effects on our health, and provides strategies for holistic success. Dr. Thema illuminates the importance of self awareness and empowered decision making. Her website with her various offerings is sharronjamison.com.

Dr. Thema interviews Harold Leffal, health promoter, author, and cancer survivor about his health journey and his desire to help others reclaim their health physically, mentally, and spiritually. Harold shares the important role that nutrition played in his recovery. You can follow him on Instagram at @haroldleffall or on his website which is www.thegoodlivingnow.com

Dr. Thema explores liberation psychology and its importance to your homecoming journey. She provides principles and tips for you to apply to your mental health journey as a person with a marginalized identity.

Dr. Thema speaks with Dr. Jennifer Mulan about how to decolonize your mental health and your emotions. Dr. Jenn shares highlights from her new book Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing your Practice. Dr. Jenn birthed Decolonizing Therapy: a psychological evolution that weaves together political, ancestral, therapeutic and global well-being.

Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Vanessa Abernathy about partner abuse, including the different types, effects, and strategies for healing. To learn more follow her on social media and check out her website www.meetmonarch.com

Dr. Shena Young, a licensed body centered psychologist-healer, joins us to explain holistic healing from sexual trauma including decolonization, indigenous medicine, and body autonomy. She integrates embodiment, poetry, and psychological science. You can learn more about her and her work on her website embodiedtruthhhealing.com and in her new book body rites: a holistic healing and embodiment workbook for Black survivors of sexual trauma. https://www.embodiedtruthhealing.com/

Dr. Thema speaks with Executive Coach Patrice Ford Lyn about being a leader. They discuss the qualities of a good leader, ways to handle those who are resistant to change, and unique challenges and solutions for leaders with historically excluded identities, including those who are BIPOC, Queer, and/or women. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema interviews Pastor Mike Walrond Jr., senior Pastor, author, and mental health advocate about the path to authenticity. They discuss the definition, costs, benefits, and path to living a more authentic life. Intro by Iyeoka. Outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Jennifer Kelly, a past president of the Georgia Psychological Association and American Psychological Association. Dr. Kelly, a prominent healthy psychologist, provides an understanding of chronic pain and strategies for managing pain. She also gives pointers for loved ones of those living with chronic pain.

Dr. Thema describes warning signs that your strong friend may be struggling and provides pointers for being a better friend to your strong friend.

Dr. Jaiya John, poet, psychologist, and freedom worker, joins us to discuss his new book "All these rivers. You chose love." In this episode he and Dr. Thema explore love, boundaries, ease, seeing our child nature, and grace. Check out his book everywhere books are sold including his website www.jaiyajohn.com

Caution: If hearing about self-harming behaviors is upsetting or triggering for you, Dr. Thema encourages you to select a different episode instead of this one. Dr. Thema defines self-harming behaviors, including the reasons some people engage in them. She then provides alternative strategies for coping and releasing emotional pain.

Dr. Thema in conversation with Dr. Candice Nicole describes myths about sex and relationships. To learn more about Dr. Candice Nicole go to her website drcandicenicole.com Intro by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones

Dr. Thema describes strategies for grounding and soothing yourself, as well as the need for these strategies. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema shares signs of a healthy relationships. These have also been called green lights or green flags, as opposed to the warning signs of abusive relationships. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro music by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes reasons for emotional reactivity and strategies for being less reactive. Dr. Thema provides cognitive, behavioral, mindful, and embodied strategies for shifting and slowing down. For more information, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes sources of disappointment and ways to deal with it. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming which has been nominated by the NAACP for an award in Outstanding Literature. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Kwanzaa is an African American celebration which focuses on seven African-inspired principles for living well. The principles are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Dr. Thema is joined for this special episode by her family: Bishop John Bryant, Rev. Cecelia Bryant, and Rev. Jamal Bryant as they describe the cultural, spiritual, and psychological significance of the principles.

Dr. Thema gives key principles for cultivating a growth mindset. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes ways you can become more emotionally mature. Emotional maturity benefits your life and your relationships. Intro by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's book Homecoming.

Dr. Thema describes the barriers to motivation and provides specific strategies to get motivated or to stay motivated. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming wherever books are sold. Intro by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema provides the definition, signs, and causes of underemployment and workplace dissatisfaction. She provides multiple strategies for coping with it. Intro by Iyeoka and Outro music by Joy Jones.

Episode 168 : Bored in Your Relationship? by Dr. Thema

Dr. Thema describes the importance of being grounded enough in who we are that we have the capacity to authentically encourage others. She discusses reasons encouragement may be difficult for you and provides specific steps to becoming more expressive in your encouragement. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes benefits and strategies for slowing down. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro music by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes chronic fatigue and provides strategies for coping with it. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes the realities of living with mental illness and provides strategies for coping and living with mental illness. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes signs you are a workaholic and ways to cope with ad shift out of workaholism. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes strategies for persons who wanted to become parents and are not trying to accept life without parenthood. She describes ways of finding meaning and purpose while acknowledging the grief and disappointment.

Dr. Thema describes triggers and ways to cope when they are overwhelming. For more information, check out her new book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes the importance of self respect as well as the barriers to self respect. She provides priorities for building self respect. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes some of the major traits of a loving person, whether loving yourself or others. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes reasons we limit ourselves and how to live more freely, openly, wildly. To learn more check out her new books Homecoming and the Antiracism Handbook. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes the benefits, barriers, and pathways for increasing playfulness in your life. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming: Overcome fear and trauma to reclaim your whole authentic self. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes why we are often misunderstood and strategies for dealing with it. For more information, check out her new books Homecoming and the Antiracism Handbook.

Dr. Thema describes the causes, consequences, and pathways to release and cope with severe regret. For more information, check out her new book Homecoming.

Dr. Thema describes the ways sexual trauma can negatively affect your thinking and provides some initial ways to shift your thoughts. For more information, check out her new book Homecoming.

Dr. Thema describes practices you can adopt in your personal healing work and within your therapy if your therapist is open to them. For more information, you can check out the new book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self.

Dr. Thema describes emotional numbness, its causes, and strategies to cope and heal. To learn more check out Dr. Thema's new book Homecoming.

Dr. Thema describes the reality of painful life experiences and the possibility of personal growth during and after those experiences. She provides some concrete strategies for enhancing your growth. For more information, check out her new book Homecoming.

Dr. Thema discusses the importance of shifting from dishonoring and judging ourselves to adopting self compassion. She provides insights on the value of self compassion and practical tips to enhance self compassion. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming.

Dr. Thema describes love which does not require convincing. She also provides important steps to releasing someone who doesn't love you. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming.

Dr. Thema describes the signs to look for if a formerly abusive person says they have changed. Whether you are considering continuing a relationship with a formerly abusive family member, friend, or romantic partner, it it important to recognize the signs and face the truth. For more information, check out Dr. Thema's new book Homecoming.

Dr. Thema thanks you for your continued support of her new book Homecoming. In this episode, we explore the different types of rest and restoration. as well as the importance of shifting our approach from panic to sacred pause.

Dr. Thema describes key aspects of being a safe space for your friends, family, and others that you care about. More information can be found in her new book Homecoming. Intro by Iyeoka. Outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema provides reflections and tips for parents/caretakers who have dreams or goals in addition to family life. Intro by Iyeoka. Outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema’s new book Homecoming, which is based on this podcast, is now the #1 new release in Clinical Psychology and the #3 new release in books on Post Traumatic Stress. This episode provides practical tips for improving your life. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema thanks you for your support of her new book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self. In this episode, she shares tips on disrupting negative thoughts you have about yourself. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema thanks you for your support of her new book Homecoming which is now the #1 Audiobook in Clinical Psychology. In this episode, she shares important pointers for supporting a friend who is grieving. She includes practical do's and don'ts to being a good friend when someone is mourning.

Dr. Thema's new book Homecoming will be released this week. You can get your copy at www.drthema.com/Homecoming. In this episode, Dr. Thema describes hypervigilance, its causes, and how to cope with it. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema provides information for ordering her new book www.drthema.com/homecoming. In this episode Dr. Thema describes signs that a loved one is depressed, as well as important ways to show up for your loved one. Finally, Dr. Thema notes the importance of taking care of yourself and encouraging your loved one to consider professional support.

Dr. Thema announces a gift for those who preorder her book Homecoming from any major bookstore. Access your gift by uploading your receipt at bit.ly/SpecialPreorderGifs In this episode, learn the importance of being collaborative instead of competitive. Dr. Thema describes specific strategies to being a good team player in work, school, and personal relationships.

Dr. Thema describes strategies for breaking out of cycles and patterns, whether in your thinking, actions, or relational style. The Homecoming Book inspired by the Homecoming Podcast is now available for pre-order. In the U.S. check out independent books, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or Target. Outside of the U.S. check with book depository to see if they deliver to your country. Thank you for your support. Episode music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema announces her soon to be released book based on the podcast . It's entitled Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma To Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self. Listeners in the US can preorder it now with any major online bookstore. In this episode, she shares why people sometimes present a false self and how to begin living more authentically.

Dr. Thema describes the traits and behaviors that are associated with happier people. Coming home to yourself is not just about reducing distress but also enhancing your happiness. You are here for more than living stuck in survival mode. Preorder the Homecoming book by Dr. Thema Bryant today on amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Target today. Intro music: Iyeoka Outro music: Joy Jones

Dr. Thema describes signs of emotional spiritual and religious abuse and provides steps for healing and recovering. Intro by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones. Don't forget to vote for Homecoming under the podcast category at vote.naacpimageawards.net

Dr. Thema shares that "Homecoming" is nominated for a NAACP Image Award in the podcast category. Please vote this week at vote.naacpimageawards.net There is one vote allowed per email address. Today's episode explores reasons we overextend ourselves, the harm this does, and the importance of knowing we are enough. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones. Episode Upload - Track 1

Dr. Thema describes unbalanced relationships and potential reasons for the imbalance. She provides tips for recovering after the relationship/situation ends as well as pointers for those who are still in the unbalanced relationship. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes the impact of wounds and the reasons some people will not apologize. She then describes the necessity and pathway to healing even when an apology does not come. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes the dynamics and intentions of manipulation with a special focus on gaslighting. She then provides strategies for responding to it. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes some of the major causes of procrastination and ways to combat them so you can show up more fully for your life in the present. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro music by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema explores the reasons many of us stop dreaming and hoping and then explains the importance of reclaiming our capacity to dream big again. She provides important steps you can take to begin coming home to yourself, including your dreams of living an abundant life.

Notes Dr. Thema describes the pathways that can lead to harshness and the cost of being stuck there. She explains the power of gentleness and provides concrete strategies for cultivating it.

Dealing with Difficult People by Dr. Thema

Dr. Thema provides information on the challenges and benefits of boundary setting as well as the different types of boundaries for you to consider.

Dr. Thema describes why and how we abandon ourselves. She then provides motivation and methods for learning not to leave ourselves behind.

Dr. Thema describes the importance of meaning and purposeful living. She then provides specific tips for living with more meaning as you journey home to your authentic self.

Dr. Thema discusses the benefits of gratitude on your health and provides practical tips for increasing your gratitude while not falling into toxic positivity.

Dr. Thema describes the reason conflict resolution skills are important and provided specific strategies to improving your capacity to resolve conflict whether personally or professionally.

Dr. Thema provides a guided meditation for healing experiences of discrimination, rejection, marginalization, exclusion, or oppression. Listeners are reminded to attend to their body, their cultural heritage, and their sacred identity for holistic empowerment and wellness.

Dr. Thema describes the way life changes and transitions can affect us and then provides strategies for coping and adjusting to this new season.

Dr. Thema describes three of the major reasons we choose unfulfilling relationships and provides pointers on how and why to shift to more authentic, fulfilling relationships. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.

Dr. Thema describes ways stress shows up in the body and provides techniques for bringing a sense of calm to your body.

In this episode, Dr. Thema describes the signs of overwhelm and provides practical strategies for shifting both in the moment and in the long-term to reduce our feelings of overwhelm.

In this episode, Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Jaiya John about indigenous understandings of love of your personal self and love of the collective self. He shares what blocks the love and shares from one of his books on the journey home to self love. Learn more about our guest at www.jaiyajohn.com

Dr. Thema describes the harms of body shaming and practical ways to combat it.

Dr. Thema describes the health benefits of generosity and provides strategies for shifting from a scarcity mindset to a generous mindset.

E113: Coping with Burnout by Dr. Thema

Dr. Thema provides a brief overview of experiences that create emotional unavailability and then provides concrete tips for becoming more emotionally available for yourself and to enhance your relationships.

Dr. Thema provides insight on some of the reasons people may be unsupportive and then provides specific ways you can shift your thoughts and actions to address the lack of support.

Dr.Thema describes, the mindset and strategies to aging well holistically. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides strategies to shift away from unhealthy attention seeking. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides strategies to follow through with your intentions, standards, and goals. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides a roadmap to being able to receive and digest constructive criticism. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema shares causes of the fear of commitment and ways to address it for those who desire to shift into emotional intimacy and relationship. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides strategies for living to your full potential. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the importance of courage and provides practical strategies to live more courageously. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides strategies for renewing or rebuilding your hope. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the signs and effects of jealously in friendship. She also provides practical strategies for addressing it. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides strategies for decreasing your stress and coping with stress. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes four common responses for people who experience panic. She provides tips for shifting from unhealthy responses when triggered. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides tips for protecting your peace of mind when dealing with difficult people. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Family life can be challenging and for some it has been abusive. Dr. Thema explores the decision to disengage and strategies for emotional or physical disengagement. Taking space may be required for some to have safety, healing, and homecoming. Music by: Joy Jones Sound Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

On this Mother's Day, Dr. Thema is honored to introduce you to her mother. Rev. Cecelia Williams-Bryant, a Christian minister and author, reflects on her experience as a mother, grandmother, and minister to women for 48 years. While our listeners have a range of faith traditions, Rev. Cecelia shares today from the perspective of her Christian faith as she provides insights on mothering, mental health, grief, disappointment, and purpose. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the emotional impact of infidelity and provides strategies for healing as an individual and as a couple. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explores some relationship scripts that can cause us to sabotage our relationships. She describes why and how to shift our thought patterns. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adegabo

Dr. Thema describes different defenses that block us from being honest with ourselves and the importance of overcoming them. Music By: Joy Jones Sound Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the roots of the lie of unworthiness and she highlights ways to heal and release it. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes some of the factors that psychologists have found to help build resilience. These factors of strategies can help you rebuild your life. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the ways we live beneath our capacity. She gives strategies for tapping into our power. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides some reflections and strategies for shifting from the past to the present. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the psychological wounds of sexism and the importance of resisting sexism as we define and affirm ourselves. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the experience of grief and provides some practical tips for those who are grieving as they journey home to themselves. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema discusses the importance of recognizing and utilizing your strengths. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes signs, causes, and ways of coping for those living with imposter syndrome. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes self-destructive tendencies, their causes, and strategies to reduce them. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explores signs, causes, and strategies to overcome the fear of intimacy. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides insights and strategies for appreciating your single life, whether it is for a season or a lifelong path. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the stress and strain of taking care of others and ways to nourish yourself. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides psychological strategies to cope with humiliation and embarrassment. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explains some reasons we may check out and provides strategies for staying present and connected to ourselves in the moment. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explores the signs and causes of trust issues as well as tips to heal and overcome them. Music By: Joy Jones Audio Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides tips and strategies for starting over. Music By: Joy Jones Sound Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides coping strategies for those with ongoing health conditions, as well as support for their loved ones. She also gives recovery tips for those with medical trauma as a result of experiencing or witnessing overwhelming medical procedures and/or injuries. Each of us is worthy of care. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides strategies for coping, healing, and growing after failure and disappointment. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides tips to empower us to build and maintain healthy relationships from family life and friendship to romance and work life. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes some principles of Indigenous Psychology to empower and enhance us for the journey home to ourselves. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema encourages us to free ourselves from the limitations of imitation so we can be our authentic selves. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explains the challenges and benefits of patience, as well as ways to cultivate it. This episode is for those whose dreams and goals are taking a long time to manifest. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides tips for us to shift from shrinking to fully showing up. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema defines the symptoms of depression during this season and provides important tips for coping. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the challenges of healing, growing, and changing. She encourages us to identify the barriers while still engaging in the process. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema encourages us to break silence and avoidance to explore financial stress, barriers, and empowerment. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

For the first time, Dr. Thema responds to your relationship questions on trauma recovery, ghosting, closure, and rebuilding trust. She is joined by marriage and family therapist Stevon Lewis. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Whether you experienced narcissist abuse, emotional abuse, or psychological abuse, the recovery process can be challenging. Dr. Thema provides important strategies for healing whether the emotional abuser was a spouse, dating partner, parent, boss, or religious leader. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

As we come home to ourselves, it is important to be mindful about how we approach power, position, and leadership to stay connected to ourselves and each other. Whether you lead in parenting, at work, in an organization, or in your community, psychologically healthy leadership is important. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explores the emotional pain caused by parental abuse, neglect, and/or rejection. She provides key themes for healing these wounds. Music by: Joy Jones Sound Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema shares signs we have lost trust in ourselves and tips to rebuild that trust. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes psychological barriers that make it difficult to escape unhealthy relationships and some critical considerations for addressing those barriers. Music by: Joy Jones Sound Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the effects of combating racism physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She provides tips to counter it and nourish yourself holistically.

Dr. Thema explains the importance of joy and play for those who have been disconnected from themselves and practical tips for increasing them in your life. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explores the reason for defensiveness as well as it's psychological costs. She then provides tips for reducing defensiveness so we can come home to ourselves. Music by: Joy Jones Sound Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explores ways for us to seize the moment and live in the present. Music by: Joy Jones Podcast Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides thoughtful considerations for discovering or rediscovering your purpose. She encourages us to reflect on our inner experience and our inner experience and our experiences with others who may have influenced our life decisions. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explains the importance of taking our lives off hold so we can stop waiting on the approval of others and begin to validate ourselves. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema focuses on survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sex trafficking. She provides important tips for reconnecting with our bodies so we can be at home with ourselves. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the causes and signs of abandonment issues and then gives practical tips to heal.

Dr. Thema describes the experience of not feeling emotionally at home in your physical home. She then provides tips for dealing with difficult or unsupportive people, especially when you live with them.

Dr. Thema discusses breaking out of self-silencing and becoming free to communicate authentically. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema Provides signs of perfectionism, as well as causes of perfectionism. After unpacking it, she provides practical tips for working through it. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the barriers to personal growth so we can adopt a movement mindset. She explores ways to breakthrough fear, denial, and loss of motivation as we transform the world around us. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the psychological impact of racism and the ways we can recover and commit to healing the emotional wounds. Guest Spoken Word Artist: Aja Janae Adeagbo Music By: Joy Jones Sound Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema honors those who work on both inner change and improving the larger society. She explores the psychological benefits of advocacy and activism and describes important aspects of self and community care. Music By: Joy Jones Sound Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explores the benefits, costs, barriers, and pathways of self-expression. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes panic, including its causes, consequences, and solutions. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes why and how we can reframe our life story. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. T provides tips on restoring and rebuilding friendships. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes four aspects of emotional intelligence to empower us to connect more deeply and authentically with ourselves and others. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes post-traumatic growth, its pathways, and manifestations. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Justin, recording artist and author of "Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us," shares with us keys to meditation as a path of becoming more alive and authentic. *Justin Michael Williams: Motivation for Black People Podcast* Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides tips on caring for yourself and your children during a crisis. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

In light of the current stress and trauma, people are experiencing Dr. Thema invites Rev. Dr. Rosalynn Brookins to share her journey of healing and recovery.

Dr. Thema provides tips and guidance for coping with stress related to the Corona Virus and other sources of uncertainty. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema helps us recognize and understand detours and distractions on the journey home to our authentic selves. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema interviews Tina Lifford, the gifted author, counselor, and actor about her new book and inner fitness project. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes symptoms of depression and ways of coping with it. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explores the roots and effects of resentment, as well as the journey of release and homecoming. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema describes the roots of control issues and ways to heal and shift. Music by: Joy Jones Audio Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema provides empowering strategies to address anxiety. Music by: Joy Jones Audio Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Dr. Thema explores the cost of erasing ourselves after heartbreak and the path to authentic connection.

Dr. Thema illuminates the journey from shame and fear to confidence.

Ep 29: Releasing Constant Comparison by Dr. Thema

Dr. Thema explains why and how we settle. She provides specific tips that activates us to live more fully.

Dr. Thema describes pathways of healing emerging from the lives and scholarship of Black women.

Dr. Thema gives clarity on moving forward psychologically and practically.

Dr. Thema speaks with author Aundi Kobler about the importance of being gentle with ourselves as we reclaim our lives.

In this mini-episode, Dr. Thema teaches about mindful intimacy, being more present in our intimate relationships.

Dr. Thema describes how childhood experiences can shape our adult relationships and steps to heal our relationship patterns.

Dr. Thema explores the use of emotional eating to cope with stress, boredom, and trauma.

Dr. Thema teaches how to cope during the holidays seasons we come home to ourselves.

Dr. Thema explores the impact of childhood emotional neglect and ways to heal as we come home to ourselves.

Dr. Thema shatters the silence on the loneliness and provides concrete steps to address it.

Dr. Thema explains how and why we self-sabotage and the ways to shift so we can come home to ourselves.

Dr. Thema examines the roots of extreme people pleasing and illuminates the journey home to ourselves.

Dr. Thema describes the potential long term effects of trauma and some key issues to address for healing.

Dr. Thema describes the roots of insecurity and the beginning journey toward self love and confidence.

Dr. Thema shares how ancestral wounds show up in us and the path to healing.

Dr. Thema explains forgiveness of self and others from a psychological and spiritual perspective.

Dr. Thema explores the major themes on the journey back to one's self aftermath of a breakup.

Dr. Thema provides healing and empowerment tips for navigating toxic workplaces so we don't lose ourselves. She also explores exiting and launching out of those places.

Dr. Thema unpacks the meaning of rejection from family, friends, partners, and professional positions.

Dr. Thema uncovers the spiritual aspect of the journey home to yourself.

Dr. Thema explores the need to heal our relationship with our bodies and our ideas about sexual intimacy.

Dr. Thema describes emotional liberation as an important part of the journey home to yourself.

Dr. Thema describes the losses that are permanent and the losses we can reclaim on the journey home.

This week, Dr. Thema describes the ways oppression disconnects us from ourselves and how to resist and reclaim ourselves.

Dr. Thema explores the meaning and cost of shame, as well as the journey home to ourselves.

Dr. Thema describes self neglect and its consequences. She provides practical insight on self care, soul care, and community care. These strategies guide us back home to ourselves.

Dr. Thema describes the ways our social circle can become either a barrier or a pathway back home to ourselves. Social support can benefit us psychologically and spiritually, but unhealthy connections can pull us further from our authentic selves.

Dr. Thema, a Minister and psychologist , describes some of the ways we get disconnected from ourselves, symptoms of disconnection, and solutions focused on psychology as one of the paths home.