Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist. Using artistic expression, spirituality, psychology and culture, Dr. Bryant-Davis is an internationally recognized lecturer, performer, and minister. The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema is a podcast to facilitate your journey home to yourself by providing weekly inspiration and health tips. Welcome home! Intro and Outro by: Joy Jones
Episode #192 Body and Mind Connection with Dr. Julie Radico
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.
7/5/2024 • 28 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode #191 Suicide Prevention With Dr. Marlon Rollins
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.
2/4/2024 • 28 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode #190 Grieving Toxic Workplaces
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.
1/31/2024 • 29 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode #189 Holistic Health Nutrition, Wellness, And Mental Health
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
11/26/2023 • 26 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode #188 Liberation Psychology
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.
11/21/2023 • 24 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode #187 Decolonizing Your Mental Health With Dr. Jennifer Mulan
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.
11/5/2023 • 28 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode #186 Healing From Partner Abuse With Dr. Vanessa Abernathy
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
11/1/2023 • 25 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode #185: Holistic Healing from Sexual Trauma with Dr. Shena
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/
10/24/2023 • 26 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode #184: Transformational Leadership with Coach Patrice Ford Lyn
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.
6/1/2023 • 27 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode #183 The Road To Authenticity With Pastor Mike
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.
5/24/2023 • 30 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode #182 : Pain Management
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.
5/15/2023 • 25 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode #181 Supporting Your Strong Friend
Dr. Thema describes warning signs that your strong friend may be struggling and provides pointers for being a better friend to your strong friend.
4/21/2023 • 21 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode #180 Choosing Love With Dr. Jaiya John
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
3/27/2023 • 52 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode #179 Interrupt Self Harming Behaviors
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.
3/20/2023 • 25 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode #178 Sexual Relationship Myths With Dr. Candice Nicole
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
2/28/2023 • 28 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode #177 Grounding And Soothing Yourself
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.
2/24/2023 • 26 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode #176 Signs Of A Healthy Relationship
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.
2/15/2023 • 29 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode #175: Emotionally Reactive
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.
2/6/2023 • 25 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode #174: Dealing with Disappointment
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.
1/15/2023 • 22 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode #173: Kwanzaa Principles with the Bryant Family
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.
12/29/2022 • 32 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode #172: Growth Mindset
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.
12/18/2022 • 26 minutes
Episode #171: Being More Mature
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.
11/15/2022 • 29 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode #170: Addressing Motivation
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.
10/26/2022 • 28 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode #169 Underemployed Coping With Dissatisfaction
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.
10/6/2022 • 28 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 168 : Bored in Your Relationship?
Episode 168 : Bored in Your Relationship? by Dr. Thema
9/27/2022 • 29 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode #167 Being More Encouraging
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.
9/20/2022 • 28 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode #166 How To Slow Down
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.
9/14/2022 • 23 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode #165 Coping With Chronic Fatigue
Dr. Thema describes chronic fatigue and provides strategies for coping with it. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.
9/8/2022 • 25 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode #164 Living With Mental Illness
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.
8/28/2022 • 28 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode #163 Workaholism
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.
8/18/2022 • 25 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode #162: Finding Purpose without Parenthood
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.
8/11/2022 • 28 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode #161 - Coping with Triggers
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.
8/1/2022 • 26 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode #160 Building Self Respect
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.
7/26/2022 • 28 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode #159 Being A Loving Person
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.
7/19/2022 • 29 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode #158 Get Free Live Wildly
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.
7/10/2022 • 29 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode #157 Healing Power Of Play For Adults
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.
7/5/2022 • 27 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode #156: Being Misunderstood
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.
6/28/2022 • 30 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode #155 Releasing Regret
Dr. Thema describes the causes, consequences, and pathways to release and cope with severe regret. For more information, check out her new book Homecoming.
6/20/2022 • 24 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode #154: Healing Sexual Trauma
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.
6/12/2022 • 32 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode #153: Self Healing Practices
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.
6/5/2022 • 28 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode #152: Healing Emotional Numbness
Dr. Thema describes emotional numbness, its causes, and strategies to cope and heal. To learn more check out Dr. Thema's new book Homecoming.
5/29/2022 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode #151: Growing After The Pain
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.
5/22/2022 • 22 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode #150: Enhancing Self Compassion
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.
5/16/2022 • 23 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode #149: Releasing Someone Who Doesn't Love You
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.
5/8/2022 • 25 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode #148: Signs An Abusive Person Hasn't Changed
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.
5/3/2022 • 32 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode #147: Get Some Rest
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.
4/26/2022 • 27 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode #146: Creating Emotional Safety
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.
4/19/2022 • 24 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode #145: For Parents Who Still Have Dreams
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.
4/10/2022 • 28 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode #144: How to Upgrade Your Life
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.
4/3/2022 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode #143 Coping With Self - Defeating Thoughts
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.
3/27/2022 • 28 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode #142 Supporting Grieving Friends
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.
3/20/2022 • 29 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode #141: Coping with Hypervigilance
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.
3/14/2022 • 24 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode #140: Loved Ones with Depression
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.
3/6/2022 • 29 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode #139: Being a Team Player - Collaboration
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.
2/27/2022 • 28 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode #138 Breaking Cycles and Patterns
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.
2/20/2022 • 26 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode #137 Authenticity: Being Real
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.
2/13/2022 • 30 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode #136: Increasing Your Happiness
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
2/6/2022 • 25 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode #135: Spiritual & Religious Abuse
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
1/30/2022 • 29 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode #134: Over Giving and Overextending
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.
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1/23/2022 • 26 minutes, 1 second
Episode #133: Unbalanced Relationships
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.
1/16/2022 • 29 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode #132 Healing Without An Apology
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.
1/9/2022 • 28 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode #131 Resisting Manipulation
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.
1/3/2022 • 29 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode #130: Pushing Past Procrastination
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.
12/26/2021 • 29 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode #129: Dare to Dream Again
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.
12/20/2021 • 29 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode #128 Gentleness: Healing Harshness
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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.
12/12/2021 • 29 minutes, 40 seconds
Dealing with Difficult People
Dealing with Difficult People by Dr. Thema
12/5/2021 • 28 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode #126: Setting Boundaries
Dr. Thema provides information on the challenges and benefits of boundary setting as well as the different types of boundaries for you to consider.
11/28/2021 • 26 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode #125 Addressing Self Abandonment
Dr. Thema describes why and how we abandon ourselves. She then provides motivation and methods for learning not to leave ourselves behind.
11/21/2021 • 27 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode #124 Living A Meaningful Life
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.
11/14/2021 • 28 minutes, 1 second
Episode #123: Increasing Gratitude
Dr. Thema discusses the benefits of gratitude on your health and provides practical tips for increasing your gratitude while not falling into toxic positivity.
11/7/2021 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode #122 Resolving Conflict
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.
10/31/2021 • 29 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode #121 Guided Meditation on Marginalization, Rejection, Oppression
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.
10/24/2021 • 23 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode #120: Change and Life Transitions
Dr. Thema describes the way life changes and transitions can affect us and then provides strategies for coping and adjusting to this new season.
10/17/2021 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode #119: Choosing Unfulfilling Relationships
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.
10/10/2021 • 28 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 118: Body Based Healing: Somatic Healing Techniques
Dr. Thema describes ways stress shows up in the body and provides techniques for bringing a sense of calm to your body.
10/3/2021 • 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 117: Feeling Overwhelmed
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.
9/26/2021 • 29 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 116: Self Love With Dr. Jaiya John
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
9/19/2021 • 30 minutes, 8 seconds
Healing Body Shame
Dr. Thema describes the harms of body shaming and practical ways to combat it.
9/12/2021 • 28 minutes, 27 seconds
Generosity: Releasing a Scarcity Mindset
Dr. Thema describes the health benefits of generosity and provides strategies for shifting from a scarcity mindset to a generous mindset.
9/5/2021 • 29 minutes, 19 seconds
E113: Coping with Burnout
E113: Coping with Burnout by Dr. Thema
8/29/2021 • 28 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 112: Becoming More Emotionally Available
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.
8/23/2021 • 23 minutes
Ep 111: Dealing with Unsupportive People
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.
8/15/2021 • 27 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 110: Aging Well
Dr.Thema describes, the mindset and strategies to aging well holistically.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
8/8/2021 • 23 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 109: Unhealthy Attention Seeking
Dr. Thema provides strategies to shift away from unhealthy attention seeking.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
8/1/2021 • 30 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 108: Increasing Accountability
Dr. Thema provides strategies to follow through with your intentions, standards, and goals.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
7/25/2021 • 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 107: Being Open to Feedback
Dr. Thema provides a roadmap to being able to receive and digest constructive criticism.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
7/18/2021 • 39 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 106: Overcoming a Fear of Commitment
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
7/11/2021 • 40 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 105: A Champion Mindset: Peak Performance and Flow
Dr. Thema provides strategies for living to your full potential.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
7/4/2021 • 36 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 104: Activating Courage
Dr. Thema describes the importance of courage and provides practical strategies to live more courageously.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
6/27/2021 • 29 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 103: Cultivating Hope
Dr. Thema provides strategies for renewing or rebuilding your hope.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
6/20/2021 • 32 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep 102: Jealously in Friendship
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
6/13/2021 • 31 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 101: Stop Stressing
Dr. Thema provides strategies for decreasing your stress and coping with stress.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
6/6/2021 • 27 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 100: Shifting A Trauma Mindset
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
5/30/2021 • 30 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep 99: Protecting your energy (mental health)
Dr. Thema provides tips for protecting your peace of mind when dealing with difficult people.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
5/23/2021 • 32 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 98: Disengaging from Dysfunctional Relatives
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
5/16/2021 • 32 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 97: Reflecting on Motherhood with Dr. Thema's Mom Rev. Cecelia
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
5/9/2021 • 23 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep 96: Healing from Infidelity
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
5/2/2021 • 37 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 95: Relationship Beliefs
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
4/25/2021 • 30 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 94: Getting Past Our Defenses: Truth Telling
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
4/18/2021 • 32 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep 93: Healing Unworthiness
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
4/11/2021 • 32 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 92: How to bounce back: Building Resilience
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
4/4/2021 • 38 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep 91: Reclaiming your power
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
3/28/2021 • 30 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep 90: Letting go of the past
Dr. Thema provides some reflections and strategies for shifting from the past to the present.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
3/21/2021 • 30 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 89: Addressing Sexism
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
3/14/2021 • 32 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep 88: Grieving the loss of a loved one
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
3/7/2021 • 32 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 87: Recognize Your Strengths
Dr. Thema discusses the importance of recognizing and utilizing your strengths.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
2/28/2021 • 41 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 86: Imposter Syndrome
Dr. Thema describes signs, causes, and ways of coping for those living with imposter syndrome.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
2/21/2021 • 35 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep 85: Eliminating Self-destruction
Dr. Thema describes self-destructive tendencies, their causes, and strategies to reduce them.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
2/14/2021 • 32 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 84: Overcoming Fear of Intimacy
Dr. Thema explores signs, causes, and strategies to overcome the fear of intimacy.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
2/7/2021 • 35 minutes
Ep 83: Embracing and Enjoying Your Single Life
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
1/31/2021 • 21 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep 82: For the "Strong Ones" Caregiver Stress and Fatigue
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
1/24/2021 • 31 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 81: Outlasting Embarrassment
Dr. Thema provides psychological strategies to cope with humiliation and embarrassment.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
1/17/2021 • 26 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 80: Dealing with dissociation, disconnecting, and spacing out
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
1/10/2021 • 26 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 79: Healing Trust Issues
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
1/3/2021 • 31 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 78: Embracing New Beginnings
Dr. Thema provides tips and strategies for starting over.
Music By: Joy Jones
Sound Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
12/27/2020 • 33 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep 77: Coping with Chronic Illness and Medical Trauma
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
12/20/2020 • 31 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 76: Things Fall Apart: Coping with Failure
Dr. Thema provides strategies for coping, healing, and growing after failure and disappointment.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
12/13/2020 • 26 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 75: Building Healthy Friendships and Romantic Relationships
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
12/6/2020 • 36 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep 74: Indigenous Healing
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
11/29/2020 • 37 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 73: Free To Be Me: Being An Original
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
11/22/2020 • 28 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 72: Cultivating Patience
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
11/15/2020 • 35 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 71: Empowerment: Taking up Space
Dr. Thema provides tips for us to shift from shrinking to fully showing up.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
11/8/2020 • 28 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 70: Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Dr. Thema defines the symptoms of depression during this season and provides important tips for coping.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
11/1/2020 • 32 minutes, 1 second
Ep 69: Growing Pains
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
10/25/2020 • 21 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 68: Money and Mental Health
Dr. Thema encourages us to break silence and avoidance to explore financial stress, barriers, and empowerment.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
10/18/2020 • 30 minutes, 26 seconds
67: Answering Your Relationship Questions with Guest Therapist Stevon Lewis
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
10/11/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep 66: Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse and Emotional Abuse
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
10/4/2020 • 32 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 65: Leading Well
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
9/27/2020 • 36 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 64: Parental Wounds
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
9/20/2020 • 38 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 63: Learning to Trust Yourself
Dr. Thema shares signs we have lost trust in ourselves and tips to rebuild that trust.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
9/13/2020 • 22 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 62: Escaping Unhealthy Relationships
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
9/6/2020 • 38 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 61: Racial Battle Fatigue: Coping with exhaustion from racism
Dr. Thema describes the effects of combating racism physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She provides tips to counter it and nourish yourself holistically.
8/30/2020 • 33 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep 60: Cultivating Joy and Play
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
8/23/2020 • 28 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep 59: Releasing Warrior Mode: Letting go of defensive tendencies
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
8/16/2020 • 33 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 58: Activate Your Life Right Now
Dr. Thema explores ways for us to seize the moment and live in the present.
Music by: Joy Jones
Podcast Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
8/9/2020 • 28 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 57: Rediscovering Purpose
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
8/2/2020 • 30 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep 56: Self Validation
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
7/26/2020 • 31 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep 55: Reclaiming our bodies: Embodied healing after sexual violation
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
7/19/2020 • 35 minutes, 38 seconds
EP 54: Healing Abandonment Issues
Dr. Thema describes the causes and signs of abandonment issues and then gives practical tips to heal.
7/12/2020 • 33 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep 53: Coping with a Stressful Home Life
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.
7/5/2020 • 33 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep 52: Reclaiming Voice: Moving from Passive to Assertive
Dr. Thema discusses breaking out of self-silencing and becoming free to communicate authentically.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
6/28/2020 • 32 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 51: Getting Past Perfectionism
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
6/21/2020 • 31 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 50: Addressing Barriers to Growth
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
6/14/2020 • 31 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep 49: Racism: Recovery, Resting, Rising
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
6/7/2020 • 42 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep 48: Self-Care for Change Agents and Activists
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
5/31/2020 • 35 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 47: Express Yourself
Dr. Thema explores the benefits, costs, barriers, and pathways of self-expression.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
5/24/2020 • 28 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 46: Addressing Panic
Dr. Thema describes panic, including its causes, consequences, and solutions.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
5/17/2020 • 28 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 45: Reclaiming Your Story
Dr. Thema describes why and how we can reframe our life story.
Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
5/10/2020 • 28 minutes
Ep 44: Repairing Broken Friendships
Dr. T provides tips on restoring and rebuilding friendships.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
5/3/2020 • 28 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 43: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence
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
4/26/2020 • 32 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 42: Post-Traumatic Growth
Dr. Thema describes post-traumatic growth, its pathways, and manifestations.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
4/19/2020 • 31 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 41: COVID: Meditation in Seasons of Chaos with Justin Michael Williams
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
4/12/2020 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep 40:COVID: Parenting and Reparenting Yourself During a Crisis
Dr. Thema provides tips on caring for yourself and your children during a crisis.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
4/5/2020 • 27 minutes, 2 seconds
EP 39: COVID: Addressing the Pull of Alcoholism and Other Addictions with Rev. Dr. Rosalynn Brookins
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.
3/29/2020 • 28 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 38: COVID: Coping with Anxiety and Uncertainty
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
3/22/2020 • 35 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep 37: Detours on the Journey Home to Ourselves
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
3/15/2020 • 19 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 36: Embracing the Authentic Self with Tina Lifford
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
3/8/2020 • 35 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 35: Dealing With Depression
Dr. Thema describes symptoms of depression and ways of coping with it.
Music by: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
3/1/2020 • 27 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep 34: Healing Resentment
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
2/23/2020 • 21 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep 33: Healing Our Control Issues
Dr. Thema describes the roots of control issues and ways to heal and shift.
Music by: Joy Jones
Audio Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
2/16/2020 • 27 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep 32: Easing Anxiety
Dr. Thema provides empowering strategies to address anxiety.
Music by: Joy Jones
Audio Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
2/9/2020 • 29 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep 31: Contorting and Co-Dependency: Dating Post Trauma
Dr. Thema explores the cost of erasing ourselves after heartbreak and the path to authentic connection.
2/2/2020 • 24 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep 30: Building Confidence
Dr. Thema illuminates the journey from shame and fear to confidence.
1/26/2020 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 29: Releasing Constant Comparison
Ep 29: Releasing Constant Comparison by Dr. Thema
1/19/2020 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 28: No More Settling
Dr. Thema explains why and how we settle. She provides specific tips that activates us to live more fully.
1/12/2020 • 28 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 27: Womanist Healing : Learning from Black Women's Journeys
Dr. Thema describes pathways of healing emerging from the lives and scholarship of Black women.
1/5/2020 • 25 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 26: Becoming Unstuck
Dr. Thema gives clarity on moving forward psychologically and practically.
12/29/2019 • 27 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep 25: Self Compassion
Dr. Thema speaks with author Aundi Kobler about the importance of being gentle with ourselves as we reclaim our lives.
12/22/2019 • 26 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 24: Increasing Intimacy
In this mini-episode, Dr. Thema teaches about mindful intimacy, being more present in our intimate relationships.
12/15/2019 • 15 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep 23: Healing Attachment Issues
Dr. Thema describes how childhood experiences can shape our adult relationships and steps to heal our relationship patterns.
12/8/2019 • 25 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 22: Emotional Eating and Other Distractions
Dr. Thema explores the use of emotional eating to cope with stress, boredom, and trauma.
12/1/2019 • 27 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 21: Stress and Loss During the Holidays
Dr. Thema teaches how to cope during the holidays seasons we come home to ourselves.
11/24/2019 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 20: Reparenting Ourselves
Dr. Thema explores the impact of childhood emotional neglect and ways to heal as we come home to ourselves.
11/17/2019 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep 19: Healing and Addressing Loneliness
Dr. Thema shatters the silence on the loneliness and provides concrete steps to address it.
11/10/2019 • 23 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep 18: Ending the Self-Sabotage
Dr. Thema explains how and why we self-sabotage and the ways to shift so we can come home to ourselves.
11/4/2019 • 28 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 17: Self Neglect and People Pleasing
Dr. Thema examines the roots of extreme people pleasing and illuminates the journey home to ourselves.
10/27/2019 • 28 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 16: Healing from Childhood Trauma
Dr. Thema describes the potential long term effects of trauma and some key issues to address for healing.
10/20/2019 • 31 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 15: Healing Insecurity
Dr. Thema describes the roots of insecurity and the beginning journey toward self love and confidence.
10/13/2019 • 31 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 14: Healing Intergenerational Trauma
Dr. Thema shares how ancestral wounds show up in us and the path to healing.
10/6/2019 • 27 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 13: Unpacking Forgiveness
Dr. Thema explains forgiveness of self and others from a psychological and spiritual perspective.
9/29/2019 • 31 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep 12: Healing After a Breakup or Divorce
Dr. Thema explores the major themes on the journey back to one's self aftermath of a breakup.
9/22/2019 • 33 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 11: Dealing with Toxic Workplaces
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.
9/15/2019 • 37 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 10: The Truth About Rejection
Dr. Thema unpacks the meaning of rejection from family, friends, partners, and professional positions.
9/8/2019 • 25 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep 9: Spiritual Practices and Principles
Dr. Thema uncovers the spiritual aspect of the journey home to yourself.
9/1/2019 • 34 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 8: Let's Talk About Sex
Dr. Thema explores the need to heal our relationship with our bodies and our ideas about sexual intimacy.
8/25/2019 • 41 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 7: Feel Your Feelings
Dr. Thema describes emotional liberation as an important part of the journey home to yourself.
8/18/2019 • 34 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 6: Releasing and Grieving
Dr. Thema describes the losses that are permanent and the losses we can reclaim on the journey home.
8/11/2019 • 32 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 5: It's not all in your head: Exposing Oppression
This week, Dr. Thema describes the ways oppression disconnects us from ourselves and how to resist and reclaim ourselves.
8/4/2019 • 32 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 4: Shatter the Shame
Dr. Thema explores the meaning and cost of shame, as well as the journey home to ourselves.
7/28/2019 • 31 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 3: Exploring Self Care
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.
7/21/2019 • 33 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep 2: Check Your Circle
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.
7/14/2019 • 31 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 1: Homesick and Disconnection from Ourselves
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.