Better with Dr. Ericka

This episode discusses relationships and finding ways to be single and happy. My guest is Jacqui Pugh who is a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming and a Certified Life and Emotional Intelligence Coach with an emphasis in singles, helps people all around the world use their old flame to light their new fire. Questions this episode will answer: -What is Neuro Linguistic Programming?...

This episode features an important discussion of what therapy actually looks like and how it works.  My guess is Tanya Cole-Lesnick who is a psychotherapist and coach that also runs a group therapy program. Questions this episode will answer: -What is group therapy and how does it work? -Why is discomfort necessary for transformation? -What is the difference between coaching and therapy? -How can...

This episode discusses the value of connection and community!  I have the Just 4 Girlfriends Crew of Angelique David, Robyn McFarland, and Michelle Skinner.  Just 4 GirlFriends’ mission is to create an environment for all women to embrace self-care and self-preservation by providing engaging experiences that rejuvenate the mind and soul. Questions this episode will answer: -How can community help...

This episode features a discussion about mental health and turning pain into purpose. My special guest is Shanti Das, who is a dynamic mental health advocate, music industry veteran, and change maker. Her story is special, and you will definitely learn something from hearing it. Questions this episode will answer: -How does someone dying by suicide impact their loved ones? -What are some ways to f...

This episode features Brandi Junious, and you are in for a treat. She leads global diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across a multitude of industries, transforming multinational corporations, firms, nonprofit organizations, and local governments. She’s also an artist and uses her art to facilitate healing spaces. Questions this episode will answer: -What is an artivist? -How can art therapy...

It’s time for another “Best of” episode, and this one will focus on getting better health and wellness. This episode features clips from: Episode 34: Fertility and Advocating for Reproductive Rights of Black Women with Chiquita Lockley Episode 37: Addiction, Substance Abuse, and Compassion with Dr. Cyntrell Crawford Episode 38: Better Health and Being an Untraditional Doctor with Dr. Renee Matthew...

It’s that time! It’s time for a "best of" episode! This one focuses on leadership, mindset, and money…some of my favorite things. There are clips from: -Episode 39: Money, Financial Health, and Making Brave Changes with Dr. Randi Nelson -Episode 43: Mentorship and the Importance of Being in the Room with Tracey Hermanstyne -Episode 40: Confidence, Taking Action, and Purpose with Drexwell Seymour -...

This episode features your host, Dr. Ericka, discussing insights and tips from her month that was solely dedicated to rest and recovery. Her experience as a double board certified psychiatrist and entrepreneur gives her additional insight into strategies that work. Questions this episode will answer: -What is a month of me? -What are tools to help prioritize yourself and your healing? -How can you...

This episode features Integrative OB-Gyn, Dr. LaKeischa McMillan, discussing the formally taboo topics of menopause and perimenopause. This discussion also touches on how the recent overturning of Roe vs. Wade can affect women that are experiencing perimenopause or menopause.  Dr. LaKeischa specializes in helping women get their hormones balanced, regain mental sharpness, and have energy all day....

This episode focuses on mentorship, advocacy, and the importance of being in the room. My guest is Dr. Tracey Hermanstyne who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Biology at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, the president of the National PanHellenic Council of St. Louis, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Questions this epis...

This episode focuses on using vulnerability, hope, and mental health to get to your better life.  Tis episode features Jevon Woode.  He brings so much to the conversation because he is a certified mindset and business coach, author, speaker, founder of Live Not Loathe, and U.S. Army Veteran. Questions this episode will answer? -What is a vulnerability advocate? -What is the key to getting the most...

This episode of Better with Dr. Ericka focuses on keys to improving your wellness and well-being. My guest is Dr. Jada Moore-Ruffin is a nationally recognized weight loss specialist, wellness expert, and successful entrepreneur with an award-winning weight loss center and thriving coaching practice. Questions this episode will answer: -what is wellness? -why does wellness even matter? -what are so...

This episode of Better with Dr. Ericka discusses increasing your confidence, finding your purpose, and taking action to get to your better life. My guest is Drexwell Seymour who is an accountant, author, and radio host who is on a mission to inspire, encourage and influence others to overcome setbacks and systemic injustice and to find their purpose in life. Questions this episode will answer: How...

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode will explore some mental health topics further. The guest is your host, Dr. Ericka, who will bring her over 20 years of experience in mental health as a Harvard trained, double board-certified psychiatrist. Questions this episode will answer: -What are some ways that untreated trauma can hold you and your children back? -How does ignoring in...

This episode is another solo episode, and we’ll be discussing how to face overwhelm and challenges because avoiding or ignoring them won’t make them go away. The guest for this episode is our host, Dr. Ericka who has so much knowledge with over 20 years of experience in human behavior as a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist. Questions this episode will answer: -What can watching...

This episode is part getting to know Dr. Ericka mixed with exploring how to simplify your life.  Dr. Ericka's over 20 years of experience in human behavior as a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, helps her have a fresh, informed perspective.   Questions this episode will answer: Who is Dr. Ericka…well a little bit more about me Why does life feel so complicated? How can you simp...

This episode discussed financial health, finding ways to combine your passions, and having the vision to follow your gut, even when it is unconventional. My guest, Randi B. Nelson, MD, MBA, is a pediatrician, former investment banking executive, and financial wellness expert. No matter where you are in your career or financial fitness, there is something in this episode for you. Also, money can ha...

This episode explores how to move and shift as your calling to fulfill your purpose changes, the importance of advocating for yourself, and the impact of asthma and allergies with my guest, Dr. Renee Matthews.  Dr. Renee is a leader in the healthcare industry through media and public relations. Her show “Out of Office with Dr. Renee” is seen in 45,000 Doctors’ offices and Walgreens across the coun...

This episode discusses mental health, addiction, and compassion and features Dr. Cyntrell Crawford. Dr. Cyntrell is an Adult Psychiatrist that focuses on Addiction Recovery who also is an author and consultant. It doesn’t matter whether you have struggled with addiction, this episode has something for everyone. Chances are that you know someone that has been challenged by addiction in your profess...

This episode explores tea, community, and healing environments.  My guest is Reginal Quarles, the owner and founder of Teatopia in my hometown of St. Louis.  Don’t worry if you’re not a tea drinker…or if you’re hardcore Team Coffee, this episode is about so much more than tea. This conversation also addresses being open to creating your own vision of your life, which then can improve your mental h...

This episode explores relationships, intimacy, connection, along with specific challenges in relationships for high-achieving women. My guest Dr. Alexandra Stockwell is the Intimacy Doctor, and she has a talent for breaking down skills to nurture intimacy and relationships into simple, actionable steps. Don’t worry, this episode has tools that can help you regardless of gender or relationship stat...

This episode explores women’s health and reproductive rights, especially for black women. It features Chiquita Lockley, the Executive Producer and Director of the documentary, Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility. This discussion is important because the health needs of black women are also ignored or disregarded. You don’t have to be a woman or be black to benefit from this episode because you...

This episode manages to make a discussion about intellectual property sexy. The reason I could do that, was my dynamic guest, Kenya Pierre. She is an intellectual property attorney and is now a corporate deputy general counsel. You’re going to want to stay on until the last moment because we also talk about life lessons and finding joy in your professional life. Who doesn’t want to have fun while...

This episode explores the challenges of divorce, along with how to grow, recover, and thrive after divorce. This episode features transformational coach Chiquita Dent. Whether you are never married, married, or divorced, there is something for you in this episode about relationships, identity, and uncoupling. Questions this episode will answer: -How can you survive divorce? -What is transformation...

This bonus episode focuses on health and wellness. it features Dr. Delicia Haynes, Dr. Alauna Curry, Dr. Berry Pierre, Dr. Jarret Patton, Winter Wheeler, Alana Mathews, and Dr. Charlotte Akor. We discuss mental health, trauma, advocating for your health, burnout, mental capacity, and eye health. You don’t want to miss a minute because there is something for you and your loved ones in this episode....