Black Girls Have Anxiety Too

LaToya De'Shaun joins host, Ashley Noz to talk about how living with chronic pain and fibroids has affected her life. From developing social anxiety, people pleasing and trying to create healthy family boundaries, LaToya shares the ups and downs of her journey. We also discuss how traveling was a part of her healing and how she found community all the way across the world in Botswana. --------...

Host, Ashley Noz, kicks off the first episode of the Black Beauty Series with an insightful conversation with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, Founder of PsychoHairapy. She dives into the connection between mental health and hair in the Black community. Dr. Afiya shares how the origin of "PyschoHairapy" and emphasizes the importance of community in hair and beauty spaces and the unique opportunity...

In this episode, Ashley Noz invites Dating Coach, Beaonca Ward back to the pod to discuss navigating the early stages of dating and provide tips for recognizing red and green flags. They also talk about the role of conflict in relationships and how to manage it effectively. Beaonca breaks down the concepts of emotional maturity, authenticity, and compatibility in dating. We get into compatibility,...

In this episode, host Ashley Noz pays homage to two Black trailblazers and their unique contributions to the field of mental health for Black History Month . The first is Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, the first Black psychiatrist in the United States, who made significant contributions to the study of Alzheimer's disease. The second pioneer is Bibi Moore Campbell, an author, spokeperson for the N...

In this convo, Ashley Noz (host) and Aaron Johnson, Founder of Grief To Action, discuss the benefits of consensual, platonic touch and the impact it has on the nervous system. Aaron explains what touch plans are and how they can help release surpassed anger as well as the potential positive effects of touch on sleep, anxiety, depression, and dismantling trauma stories. Aaron shares his personal ex...

Host, Ashley Noz sits down with Rebecca Nunez again to dive deeper into at-home techniques for somatic healing, from breathwork to sensory stimulation. But first, they reflected on their Content Brunch in New York, their love for music and the random shenanigans that can happen on a night out in the city! Rebecca introduces the practice of body scanning to identify and release tension and the sign...

In this episode, Ashley G is joined by Earnie Williams, also known as Coach E. They discuss personality assessments and team dynamics and explore the topic of generalized anxiety disorder. Coach E shares her personal experiences with anxiety and coming out to her family. The episode concludes with a discussion on therapy and healing. In this conversation, Coach Earnie W discusses the importance of...

The anxious girls link up! Host, Ashley Noz sits down with the Anxious It Gworl herself, Dekeira Horne! Dekeira shares what inspired her to become a Dietician and how she educates people about where anxiety and food intersect! We discuss vitamins and minerals that can decrease your anxiety and what foods may be making your anxiety worse. --Podcast Guest: Dekeira Horne, Registered Dietitian & H...

🔔This special crossover episode features host, Ashley Noz and (drumroll please…🥁) Chid from the “But What Do I Know” podcast! The 2 podcast hosts reflect on their favorite pop culture moments of the year, their personal accomplishments and how life was lifing all 2023! They also get into what they have learned about themselves, their attachment styles, and their own mental health this year and t...

Hey y’all, it's just me and you today! This is a anxiety check-in episode. We tap in to see where we’re feeling mentally and how anxiety is showing up in our lives. I share why Pranayama breathing is a new tool in my anxiety toolbox. I share some advice from my therapist about the importance of rest and do a refresher on S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is and how it shows up during the Wi...

Today, host, Ashley, chats with Dr. Tiffany Smith about what it means to be a Functional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and the unique holistic ways that she approaches mental health with her patients. --Podcast Guest: Dr. Tiffany Smith, Functional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tiffanymsmith Website: https://www.afnpsych.com/PPD --Follow BGHA2 to stay up to...

*Trigger Warning: discussions of child abuse and childhood trauma Today, we sit down with Author, Dr. Marie Brown Mercadel, to discuss her journey through self-healing after a tumultuous and traumatic childhood. Dr. Marie shares the power of forgiveness, overcoming shame and how to move from being a victim to becoming a survivor. We learn about the community work that Dr. Marie is doing and how sh...

*Trigger Warning* Discussions about war, violence, death and apartheid. Please listen with care. Host, Ashley Noz sits down with author, Suzanne Yatim Aslam, who shares her personal experience as a Palestinian-American and her thoughts on the ongoing conflict between Palestine & Israel as well as the recent events in Gaza. I pray for peace in the region and send healing and light to those who...

Today, we’re exploring talking about our relationships with our bodies and the intersection of science and spirituality when it comes to holistic wellness. Rebecca Nunez, Founder of Trust Your Body , and host Ashley Noz get deep about the things we say to our bodies and discuss the role of energy in healing. --------Podcast Guest: Rebecca Nunez, Owner of Trust Your Body If you'd like to reach...

This episode, we sit down with Dating Coach, Beaonca Ward, to talk about the various levels of self-differentiation and how it can play a part in how we connect with others platonically and romantically. We also discuss how she applies the philosophies that she is learning in her Marriage & Family Therapy Graduate Program in her coaching sessions. -------- Podcast Guest: Beaonca Ward, Dating C...

Host, Ashley sits down with Alisha Chelsea Jones as she shares her journey growing up in the church and the way that it impacted her view on religion, acceptance, and spirituality. We get into different paths to healing from therapy and medication to tarot, psychedelics and Ayahuasca. ------- Podcast Guest: Alisha Chelsea Jones aka “Tricky Vibes”, Published Author, Independent Musician, and Spirit...

*Trigger Warning*- Eating Disorders Host, Ashley sits down with Registered Dietitian and Nurse, Whitney Trotter to have a candid conversation about eating disorders and the misconceptions within the Black community. Ashley shares about her struggles with an eating disorder and how it shaped the way she viewed her relationship with her body and with food. -------Podcast Guest: Whitney Trotter, Regi...

Host, Ashley catches up with Dr. Chandra Smallwood to talk about how she's managing this unexpected new chapter of motherhood. Dr. Chandra also shares how she is dealing with her own relationship anxiety while co-parenting and looking after her own mental health. ---------Dr. Chandra Smallwood, Pharmacist & Anxiety Coach If you'd like to reach out to our guest, you can contact them usi...

Host, Ashley sits down with social worker and BGHA2 listener, Stacy Brice to talk about how she navigates life with Bipolar Disorder Type 2. We talk about life looked differently life before and after her diagnosis. She also shares how she uses boundaries, medication and communication to prioritize her mental health while also helping those in her community. ------Podcast Guest: Stacy Brice, Licen...

Host, Ashley sits down with Software Engineer and BGHA2 Listener, Taylor "Tay" Fortune. We dive into how events throughout her childhood affected her mental health. Tay also opens up and shares her coming out story and how reactions of her loved ones affected her both positively and negatively. --------Podcast Guest: Taylor Fortune, Software Engineer and Graffiti Artist If you'd like...

Host Ashley sits down with fellow podcaster, Kelley Bonner (Host of Black Girl Burnout) to talk about what to do when life starts to burn you out. Kelley and Ashley discuss a little compassion and the small moments of joy can shift your mindset. -------- Podcast Guest: Kelley Bonner, Licensed Therapist & Host of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast If you'd like to reach out to our guest, you ca...

Host, Ashley is joined by singer/songwriter and fellow yogi, Solana "Sol" Blu. Sol talks about the journey to finally becoming her truest self. She talks about the ebb and flow of her healing journey and how she finds peace in the turbulence of life. ---------Podcast Guest: Solana “Sol” Blu If you'd like to reach out to our guest, you can contact them using the information below. Ema...

Host, Ashley does a mental health check-in, has a moment of gratitude and shares some life updates. She also announces some upcoming changes to the podcast. --------  Follow BGHA2 to stay up to date! Instagram: @blackgirlshaveanxietytoo Twitter: @anxiousblkgirls Tiktok: @blackgirlshaveanxietytoo Email:  blackgirlshaveanxietytoo@gmail.com --------  References:

Host, Ashley is joined by Chynna Miley, Founder of Motivate Your Mind. Chynna shares how she manages her mental health as an entrepreneur and a mental health advocate. ------- Podcast Guest: Chynna Miley, Founder of Motivate Your Mind If you'd like to reach out to our guest, you can contact them using the information below. Instagram: @eventsbyccm @MotivateYourMindInc Tiktok: @eventsbyccm1 Fac...

This week, I sat down with Morgan SanDiego, Psych Nurse Practitioner (NP) to talk about her own personal experience being diagnosed with ADHD and Major Depressive Disorder. We also get into why she chose to become a Psych NP and how she curated a work environment that she can thrive in and encourages other Nurses to do the same. Morgan educates us about the misconceptions and unpopular side effect...