Black Girls Have Anxiety Too

Join us for a special sit-down with returning self-love enthusiast and PMDD warrior, Deyjianna. This time, she's accompanied by a circle of women that she is closest too. Deyjia, Nakita, Kim, Shardae and "Honey" cuddle up on couches and giant bean bags with glasses of wine, surrounded by tall white candles. We start off with a Bucket of Questions about dealing with hormones and mental health throu...

This episode, we chat with student therapist, recent graduate and entrepreneur, Abigale "Abby" Thomas. Abby dives into how she choose her graduate program and what inspired her to become a therapist. She also opens up about her journey with her own mental health and how her experiences in grad school have helped shape her into the therapist that she's always dreamed of. ------- - Podcast Guest: If...

Today, we sit down in-person with corporate professional, mother and wife, Nickee Taylor and learn about how she navigated 10 years of depression, loss and a lifetime of ups and downs. She talks about how and why she is committed to waking up with peace every single day. -------- Podcast Guest: If you'd like to reach out to our guest, you can contact here using the information below. Nickee Taylor...

Guess who's back?! Sex Therapist and Relationship Expert Amber Johnson, returns to the pod to talk all things attachment styles. Amber and BGHA2 host, Ashley discuss how your attachment style are connected to your childhood and how your navigate relationships as an adult. We also get into the latest dating shows and the attachment styles of our favorite characters!  Tune in! ------- Amber Joh...

Ever wondered if your therapist has anxiety too? Well today, we are getting to know Melissa M.L., LMHC & Content Creator. She shares how she manages her anxiety and talks about the importance of keeping your own mental health in balance while helping those in your community. We get into the nuances of being a mental health professional and get some helpful insight into working in the mental he...

Have you ever felt rejected or neglected at work? In your relationships? By your parents? This episode, we dig into how rejection and neglect and examine how it affects our mental health and how we perceive the world around us.  -------- Dr. Xuan Stevens is a board-certified licensed psychologist and the Program Director and founder for Ultimate Thinking Psychological Consultants. Dr. St...

If you've ever struggled to find a therapist or maybe you didn't know where to start, this is the episode for you! We sit down with our favorite psychologist and podcast regular, Dr. Xuan Stevens , to get a step-by-step guide on how to find a therapist. -------- Dr. Xuan Stevens is a board certified licensed psychologist and the Program Director and founder for Ultimate Thinking Psychological...

Dr. Stevens joins us again for a candid conversation about setting boundaries, using silence as a tool and the negotiated "YES." -------- Dr. Xuan Stevens is a board certified licensed psychologist and the Program Director and founder for Ultimate Thinking Psychological Consultants. Dr. Stevens appears frequently on the podcast and is our invaluable "in-house" mental health professional! Emai...

Our favorite sex therapist is back! Amber Johnson, APC, MAMFT joins us for a conversation about relationships, couples therapy, and a whole lot of red flags! ------- Amber Johnson is a therapist whose expertise includes couples therapy, sex therapy, post-affair recovery, and relationship conflict. She also works with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and relational problems. If you'...

This episode, we're talking all things sex with Amber Johnson APC, MAMFT! She talks about her work as a Sex Therapist and how anxiety can show up in in the bedroom.  -------- Amber Johnson is a therapist whose expertise includes couples therapy, sex therapy, post-affair recovery, and relationship conflict. She also works with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and relational pro...

This time, we chat with Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Denise M. Williams who is also the Founder of Well-Play Counseling and Wellbeing Center. Denise talks about how she combines social wellness, psychotherapy and the concept of play at her Wellness Center and in her own life.   -------- Denise M. Williams , is an Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, based in Los Angeles, Cal...

This episode, we chat with Professor and Spiritual Coach, Akua T.J. Robinson about her journey to exploring Africana-based Psychology. She talks about how African-centered traditions can help provide a new road to healing and how her retreats help create safe spaces for that healing to flourish. -------- Akua T.J. Robinson is a Professor and Certified Life & Spiritual Coach for T.J. Wellness C...

Our in-house Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Xuan Stevens joins us again! This time, we sit down for a conversation about Psychotropic Medication. We learn about the physiological affects it has on our brain, possible side effects and some tips on how to use medication safely. -------- Dr. Xuan Stevens is a board certified licensed psychologist and the Program Director and founder for Ultimate Thi...

This episode is Part 2 of the 2-part series, Living With PMDD . This time, we sit down with Deyjianna Turner, poet, Light Worker, and Patient Advocate for The International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD.) Deyjia talks about living with Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), managing her mental health and relentlessly advocating for herself and others.  --------- Follow Deyji...

This episode is Part 1 of the 2-part series, Living With PMDD . This time, we chat with Laura, Director of Education and Awareness at The International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD.) We talk about Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), it's symptoms and it's effects on mental health. Laura dives into why the work at IAPMD is so important and how they support people living with P...

This episode, we chat with Dr. Vivian Oberling , Clinical Psychologist, Director and Founding Team Member at Pace . We learn about the new, online mental health platform called Pace and how it's small, hand-picked groups make big changes. We talk about the power of healing with others and the difference between Pace's groups and traditional therapy. Listen to the end for a free gift from Pace! ---...

This episode, Host, Ashley sits down with artist, organizer, scholar, and overall baddie, Kelsey O. Daniels to talk about collective healing, Black Joy and the reclamation of the Mammy archetype. Kelsey talks about her mental health advocacy and balancing her mental health through it all.  Follow Kelsey O. Daniels at: Instagram : andsheshere_ heylove@kelseyshere.com www.kelseyshere.com ------...

Host, Ashley travels to New Jersey to stop by the BRWNBOX and talk about all things cannabis with Chef Almaz Adeigbola, Founder of BRWNBOX, and Farrah Blake, BRWNBOX Community Manager. We talk about their CBD apothecary, the stigma around cannabis and how it's helped them on their own mental health journeys. If you've wondered what the hype around CBD or Cannabis in general is, then click play! Th...

Host, Ashley catches up with feminist educator, empowerment facilitator and New York Times Bestselling Author, Jessica Jamese Williams, PhD. She talks about the wild ride to becoming a New York Times Bestseller, surrendering to the process, and listening to your anxiety.  *Trigger Warning* Sexual Assault --------------------- Follow Jessica J. Williams, PhD on these platforms. Instagram: @the...

Dr. Xuan Stevens, Licensed Psychologist joins host, Ashley for an in-depth conversation about Intimate Partner Violence and some of the warning signs that come with it. We also talk about the long-term effects of Intimate Partner Violence on mental health and how it can affect different communities. *TRIGGER WARNING* - Intimate Partner Violence, Domestic Violence, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Psy...

This episode, Sage Causie, an extremely talented photographer, sits down with host, Ashley for an in-depth conversation about finding herself in the midst of a pandemic and a move across the country. We talk about her journey as a photographer and how she is handling her mental health during moments of chaos. Guest: Sage Causie Instagram: @SageCausie Website: www.sage-causie.com ------------------...

Dr. Xuan Stevens, Licensed Psychologist joins host, Ashley for a discussion about America's history of systemic racism in health care. We talk about the generational mistrust of doctors in the black community and mixed feelings about taking the COVID-19 vaccine. --------- Follow Dr. Stevens Dr. Xuan Stevens is a board certified licensed psychologist and the Program Director and founder for Ul...

Black Girls Have Anxiety Too Host Ashley sits down with Joy D. Larkin for a eye-opening conversation about narcissism. Joy dives into the meaning of narcissism and opens up about her own personal experiences with narcissists. We also talk about her transition from narcissistic abuse survivor into working with other "narc" survivors as a Narcissistic Abuse Life Coach.   -----------Follow Joy L...

Host Ashley will be sitting down with Dr. Xuan Stevens, our in-house Licensed Psychologist. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of depression and the signs and symptoms that come with it. We talk about the prevalence of lifelong depression in certain populations, how to tell if depression is disrupting your day-to-day life and lifestyle changes that can be done to take back control of your life...

Hosts Alluria and Ashley sit down with professional basketball player April Sykes and discuss the traumas associated with injuries in the highly competitive female league and what she has done for her peers that are transitioning back into everyday life. -------- Follow April Sykes Instagram: @sykes24serenity  Twitter: @sykes24s -------- Follow BGHA2 to stay up to date! Instagram: @blackgirls...