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The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema

English, Health / Medicine, 1 season, 192 episodes, 3 days, 23 hours, 22 minutes
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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
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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.
7/5/202428 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.
2/4/202428 minutes, 4 seconds
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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.
1/31/202429 minutes, 8 seconds
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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
11/26/202326 minutes, 17 seconds
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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.
11/21/202324 minutes, 54 seconds
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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.
11/5/202328 minutes, 46 seconds
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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
11/1/202325 minutes, 40 seconds
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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/
10/24/202326 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.
6/1/202327 minutes, 46 seconds
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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.
5/24/202330 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.
5/15/202325 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.
4/21/202321 minutes, 39 seconds
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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
3/27/202352 minutes, 7 seconds
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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.
3/20/202325 minutes, 21 seconds
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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
2/28/202328 minutes, 4 seconds
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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.
2/24/202326 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.
2/15/202329 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.
2/6/202325 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.
1/15/202322 minutes, 53 seconds
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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.
12/29/202232 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.
12/18/202226 minutes
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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.
11/15/202229 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.
10/26/202228 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.
10/6/202228 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 168 : Bored in Your Relationship?

Episode 168 : Bored in Your Relationship? by Dr. Thema
9/27/202229 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.
9/20/202228 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.
9/14/202223 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.
9/8/202225 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.
8/28/202228 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.
8/18/202225 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.
8/11/202228 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.
8/1/202226 minutes, 44 seconds
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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.
7/26/202228 minutes, 12 seconds
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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.
7/19/202229 minutes, 14 seconds
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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.
7/10/202229 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.
7/5/202227 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.
6/28/202230 minutes, 2 seconds
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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.
6/20/202224 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.
6/12/202232 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.
6/5/202228 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.
5/29/202225 minutes, 54 seconds
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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.
5/22/202222 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.
5/16/202223 minutes, 46 seconds
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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.
5/8/202225 minutes, 56 seconds
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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.
5/3/202232 minutes, 17 seconds
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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.
4/26/202227 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.
4/19/202224 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.
4/10/202228 minutes, 42 seconds
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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.
4/3/202229 minutes, 24 seconds
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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.
3/27/202228 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.
3/20/202229 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.
3/14/202224 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.
3/6/202229 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.
2/27/202228 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.
2/20/202226 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.
2/13/202230 minutes, 23 seconds
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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
2/6/202225 minutes, 38 seconds
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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
1/30/202229 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Episode Upload - Track 1
1/23/202226 minutes, 1 second
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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.
1/16/202229 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.
1/9/202228 minutes, 54 seconds
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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.
1/3/202229 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.
12/26/202129 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.
12/20/202129 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode #128 Gentleness: Healing Harshness

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.
12/12/202129 minutes, 40 seconds
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Dealing with Difficult People

Dealing with Difficult People by Dr. Thema
12/5/202128 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.
11/28/202126 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.
11/21/202127 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.
11/14/202128 minutes, 1 second
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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.
11/7/202129 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.
10/31/202129 minutes, 15 seconds
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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.
10/24/202123 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.
10/17/202127 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.
10/10/202128 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.
10/3/202130 minutes, 50 seconds
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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.
9/26/202129 minutes, 9 seconds
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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
9/19/202130 minutes, 8 seconds
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Healing Body Shame

Dr. Thema describes the harms of body shaming and practical ways to combat it.
9/12/202128 minutes, 27 seconds
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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.
9/5/202129 minutes, 19 seconds
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E113: Coping with Burnout

E113: Coping with Burnout by Dr. Thema
8/29/202128 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.
8/23/202123 minutes
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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.
8/15/202127 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep 110: Aging Well

Dr.Thema describes, the mindset and strategies to aging well holistically. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
8/8/202123 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep 109: Unhealthy Attention Seeking

Dr. Thema provides strategies to shift away from unhealthy attention seeking. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
8/1/202130 minutes, 8 seconds
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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
7/25/202124 minutes, 10 seconds
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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
7/18/202139 minutes, 11 seconds
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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
7/11/202140 minutes, 22 seconds
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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
7/4/202136 minutes, 24 seconds
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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
6/27/202129 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep 103: Cultivating Hope

Dr. Thema provides strategies for renewing or rebuilding your hope. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
6/20/202132 minutes, 14 seconds
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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
6/13/202131 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep 101: Stop Stressing

Dr. Thema provides strategies for decreasing your stress and coping with stress. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
6/6/202127 minutes, 10 seconds
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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
5/30/202130 minutes, 43 seconds
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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
5/23/202132 minutes, 12 seconds
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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
5/16/202132 minutes, 3 seconds
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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
5/9/202123 minutes, 57 seconds
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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
5/2/202137 minutes, 33 seconds
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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
4/25/202130 minutes, 10 seconds
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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
4/18/202132 minutes, 46 seconds
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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
4/11/202132 minutes, 33 seconds
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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
4/4/202138 minutes, 35 seconds
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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
3/28/202130 minutes, 25 seconds
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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
3/21/202130 minutes, 20 seconds
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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
3/14/202132 minutes, 58 seconds
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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
3/7/202132 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep 87: Recognize Your Strengths

Dr. Thema discusses the importance of recognizing and utilizing your strengths. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
2/28/202141 minutes, 21 seconds
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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
2/21/202135 minutes, 27 seconds
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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
2/14/202132 minutes, 40 seconds
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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
2/7/202135 minutes
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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
1/31/202121 minutes, 43 seconds
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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
1/24/202131 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep 81: Outlasting Embarrassment

Dr. Thema provides psychological strategies to cope with humiliation and embarrassment. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
1/17/202126 minutes, 31 seconds
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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
1/10/202126 minutes, 31 seconds
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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
1/3/202131 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep 78: Embracing New Beginnings

Dr. Thema provides tips and strategies for starting over. Music By: Joy Jones Sound Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
12/27/202033 minutes, 43 seconds
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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
12/20/202031 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
12/13/202026 minutes, 41 seconds
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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
12/6/202036 minutes, 52 seconds
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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
11/29/202037 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
11/22/202028 minutes, 30 seconds
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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
11/15/202035 minutes, 34 seconds
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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
11/8/202028 minutes, 12 seconds
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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
11/1/202032 minutes, 1 second
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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
10/25/202021 minutes, 37 seconds
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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
10/18/202030 minutes, 26 seconds
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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
10/11/20201 hour, 3 minutes, 28 seconds
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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
10/4/202032 minutes, 41 seconds
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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
9/27/202036 minutes, 3 seconds
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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
9/20/202038 minutes, 31 seconds
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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
9/13/202022 minutes, 11 seconds
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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
9/6/202038 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.
8/30/202033 minutes, 50 seconds
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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
8/23/202028 minutes, 23 seconds
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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
8/16/202033 minutes, 29 seconds
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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
8/9/202028 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
8/2/202030 minutes, 5 seconds
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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
7/26/202031 minutes, 56 seconds
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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
7/19/202035 minutes, 38 seconds
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EP 54: Healing Abandonment Issues

Dr. Thema describes the causes and signs of abandonment issues and then gives practical tips to heal.
7/12/202033 minutes, 23 seconds
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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.
7/5/202033 minutes, 56 seconds
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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
6/28/202032 minutes, 34 seconds
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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
6/21/202031 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
6/14/202031 minutes, 23 seconds
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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
6/7/202042 minutes, 58 seconds
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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
5/31/202035 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep 47: Express Yourself

Dr. Thema explores the benefits, costs, barriers, and pathways of self-expression. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
5/24/202028 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep 46: Addressing Panic

Dr. Thema describes panic, including its causes, consequences, and solutions. Music By: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
5/17/202028 minutes, 12 seconds
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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
5/10/202028 minutes
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Ep 44: Repairing Broken Friendships

Dr. T provides tips on restoring and rebuilding friendships. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
5/3/202028 minutes, 3 seconds
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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
4/26/202032 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep 42: Post-Traumatic Growth

Dr. Thema describes post-traumatic growth, its pathways, and manifestations. Music by: Joy Jones Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
4/19/202031 minutes, 47 seconds
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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
4/12/202035 minutes, 14 seconds
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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
4/5/202027 minutes, 2 seconds
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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.
3/29/202028 minutes, 31 seconds
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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
3/22/202035 minutes, 50 seconds
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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
3/15/202019 minutes, 40 seconds
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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
3/8/202035 minutes, 48 seconds
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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
3/1/202027 minutes, 28 seconds
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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
2/23/202021 minutes, 42 seconds
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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
2/16/202027 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep 32: Easing Anxiety

Dr. Thema provides empowering strategies to address anxiety. Music by: Joy Jones Audio Engineer: Aja Adeagbo
2/9/202029 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.
2/2/202024 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep 30: Building Confidence

Dr. Thema illuminates the journey from shame and fear to confidence.
1/26/202023 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep 29: Releasing Constant Comparison

Ep 29: Releasing Constant Comparison by Dr. Thema
1/19/202028 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep 28: No More Settling

Dr. Thema explains why and how we settle. She provides specific tips that activates us to live more fully.
1/12/202028 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.
1/5/202025 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep 26: Becoming Unstuck

Dr. Thema gives clarity on moving forward psychologically and practically.
12/29/201927 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep 25: Self Compassion

Dr. Thema speaks with author Aundi Kobler about the importance of being gentle with ourselves as we reclaim our lives.
12/22/201926 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep 24: Increasing Intimacy

In this mini-episode, Dr. Thema teaches about mindful intimacy, being more present in our intimate relationships.
12/15/201915 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep 23: Healing Attachment Issues

Dr. Thema describes how childhood experiences can shape our adult relationships and steps to heal our relationship patterns.
12/8/201925 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep 22: Emotional Eating and Other Distractions

Dr. Thema explores the use of emotional eating to cope with stress, boredom, and trauma.
12/1/201927 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep 21: Stress and Loss During the Holidays

Dr. Thema teaches how to cope during the holidays seasons we come home to ourselves.
11/24/201926 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep 20: Reparenting Ourselves

Dr. Thema explores the impact of childhood emotional neglect and ways to heal as we come home to ourselves.
11/17/201927 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep 19: Healing and Addressing Loneliness

Dr. Thema shatters the silence on the loneliness and provides concrete steps to address it.
11/10/201923 minutes, 42 seconds
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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.
11/4/201928 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep 17: Self Neglect and People Pleasing

Dr. Thema examines the roots of extreme people pleasing and illuminates the journey home to ourselves.
10/27/201928 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep 16: Healing from Childhood Trauma

Dr. Thema describes the potential long term effects of trauma and some key issues to address for healing.
10/20/201931 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep 15: Healing Insecurity

Dr. Thema describes the roots of insecurity and the beginning journey toward self love and confidence.
10/13/201931 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep 14: Healing Intergenerational Trauma

Dr. Thema shares how ancestral wounds show up in us and the path to healing.
10/6/201927 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep 13: Unpacking Forgiveness

Dr. Thema explains forgiveness of self and others from a psychological and spiritual perspective.
9/29/201931 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.
9/22/201933 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.
9/15/201937 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep 10: The Truth About Rejection

Dr. Thema unpacks the meaning of rejection from family, friends, partners, and professional positions.
9/8/201925 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep 9: Spiritual Practices and Principles

Dr. Thema uncovers the spiritual aspect of the journey home to yourself.
9/1/201934 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.
8/25/201941 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep 7: Feel Your Feelings

Dr. Thema describes emotional liberation as an important part of the journey home to yourself.
8/18/201934 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep 6: Releasing and Grieving

Dr. Thema describes the losses that are permanent and the losses we can reclaim on the journey home.
8/11/201932 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.
8/4/201932 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep 4: Shatter the Shame

Dr. Thema explores the meaning and cost of shame, as well as the journey home to ourselves.
7/28/201931 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.
7/21/201933 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.
7/14/201931 minutes, 37 seconds
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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.
7/5/201927 minutes, 59 seconds