"T" Time with Dr. Tarver

Dr. Melanie Crutchfield Whitten, Breast Surgical Oncologist, joined Dr. Dolores Tarver on “T” Time with Dr. Tarver to separate facts from fiction with regard to breast cancer risk factors and rates, give practical strategies for healthy breast maintenance and overall wellness, and how to seek and what to address with potential providers. #breastcancerawareness #healthdisparities #protectthetatas #...

For anyone who has been the “strong, dependable, fun, problem-solving, or stable” one, then please pause and listen. Shelonda Sampson joined Dr. Dolores Tarver on this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver entitled “Just Keep Living: My Story of Hurt, Healing, and Hope” where she discusses one of the most painful experiences of a parents’ life, how she is learning to heal, and how hope is giving her...

Pastor and Author Anthony Jameyson Smith joined Dr. Dolores Tarver in this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver entitled “Save Yourself Black Man: Overcoming the Toxicity of Past Relationships” to discuss reasons Black men may engage in and accept toxic behaviors, strategies to address unhealthy patterns, and tips to “choose” happiness. You can purchase his book “Happiness Loves Company Too” at ant...

In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver entitled “My Body Feels Like It’s Failing Me: Women and Fertility Challenges,” Wiyatta Fahnbulleh, Psy. D., Reproductive Fertility Psychologist, joined Dr. Dolores Tarver to discuss infertility; psychological, behavioral, and financial effects; tips for finding providers to get evaluated and treated; tips for partners, families, and friends; and resource...

Rev. Adrian M. Baker joined “T” Time with Dr. Tarver for this episode entitled “When the Divorce Dust Settles: Co-Parenting, Dating, and Marriage” to discuss the lessons he’s learned after experiencing a divorce, navigating co-parenting, and the healing journey that allowed him to trust in the covenant of marriage again.

In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver entitled “I Love You More Than I Love Myself: The Cycle of Domestic Violence,” my guest Ms. Tabitha Marion, Hope Harbour Director, describes intimate partner/domestic violence, reasons why people stay and go back, steps to leave, resources, shelters, and crisis lines. You can find out more information about domestic violence and support victims of violen...

Shelly Hall, Victim Services Director for the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit’s Office of the District Attorney, joined Dr. Dolores Tarver on “T” Time with Dr. Tarver to discuss resources for people who have been victims of or witnessed a crime. Here are some highlights: It can take up to 2 days for the police report to reach Victim Services. The Early Victim Notification Team will reach out once t...

This is a powerful conversation about grief, guilt, finding meaning and purpose, faith, depression, advocacy, and the importance of having a safe place to process feelings. My guests Donny and Latifa Hamilton share their experience with stillbirth and the creation of Taylor Morgan Hamilton Foundation in this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver entitled “The Conversation: The Forever Heartbreak of...

In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver, Dr. Charity Starr Mitchell addresses the impact of young people losing caregivers to COVID and ways to create safe, trusting spaces for youth to open up about their grief.

In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver, Dr. Wesley Chambers discusses the “Heartbeat Bill” in Georgia, when an abortion would be legal after 6 weeks, maternal and infant mortality, and strategies to empower women in their health journeys.

In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver my guest Mr. Artrez Coppins talks about some of the factors that led to his incarceration, the effects of incarceration, transitioning back into the community, and how he has incorporated all he has learned to talk with youth about how to make different decisions. He offers recommendations for adults and youth through the Soak the Game movement he starte...

In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver “The Conversation: Black Women and Dating,” my guests Japonica Brown, BA, MFA, MS.Ed. and Ebony Young, MCP, NCC discuss dating challenges, creating a dating plan, barriers to following the plan, and end with words of encouragement.

In this episode entitled "Men at the Cross: Black Male Pastors and Mental Health," Rev. Dr. J.H. Flakes, III joined Dr. Dolores Tarver to discuss factors that affect the mental health of Black Pastors, being intentional about self-care, and accountability.

Pastor Steven Garrett joined Dr. Dolores Tarver on “T” Time with Dr. Tarver to talk about the encouragement, advocacy, investment, and self-esteem building that allows barbershops to be self-care and safe spaces for Black men.

Welcome to the June series on "Black Men and Mental Health." In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver my guest Judge Tarik Johnson breaks down the “commitment” process for family members who are trying to get mental health services for African American males with serious and persistent mental illness and treatment vs. punishment for African American males with diagnosable mental illness who com...

June 1st kicked off PRIDE month and I could not be prouder of Byron who uses his platform to decrease stigma, increase education, and serve as an advocate. Check out this episode of T” Time with Dr. Tarver entitled "June 1st kicked off PRIDE month and I could not be prouder of Byron who uses his platform to decrease stigma, increase education, and serve as an advocate. Check out this episode of T”...

Tony Christon-Walker joined Dr. Dolores Tarver to discuss his perspectives on being a Black male who also happens to be gay and living with HIV, parenting, and strategies to address stigma. You can purchase his book “Walking in Truth: Fatherhood” on Amazon and listen to his podcasts “Same Crap; Different Day” and “The Colored Section” on your favorite podcast platforms.

Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner joins Dr. Dolores Tarver on “T” Time with Dr. Tarver to discuss signs and symptoms of mental illness in youth, risk factors, ways to support youth and her books Rex’s Journey and ADHD Warrior which teach kids needed coping skills.

Rev. Amarylis Didley West joined Dr. Tarver to discuss "Why Are You Hiding: Messages We Learned in Ministry." We discussed how criticism, lack of support, and being told to "cover up" have affected worth and walking in our purpose. Rev. West also discussed the "Naked and Unashamed" group that will be a safe space for women to work on growth and healing.

It’s Time for the “T!” May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But the reality is our mental health is important every month. Dr. Tarver discusses signs and symptoms of mental illness, employer recommendations for creating supportive spaces for employees to address mental health, and strategies for investing in our mental wellness.

It’s Time for the “T!” We have come to the end of April and the “T” has been quite refreshing as we discussed identity, father-son relationships, and mother-daughter relationships. As we close out the month, some of you may be in the process of mid-term elections. This episode is going to focus on reasons we don’t vote in as high numbers in mid-terms as we do in presidential elections. We are also...

Michelle Jones, LPC joins Dr. Dolores Tarver to discuss obligatory/conditional relationships, healthy boundaries, and recognizing when relationship dynamics are unhealthy in the episode "From Mommy Dearest to Mommy Did This." Book recommendations include: Surviving Mama: Overcoming Strained Mother-Daughter Relationships-An Adult Daughter's Guide (Pamela Thompson); Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their H...

It's Time for the "T!" In this episode of "T" Time with Dr. Tarver, Isaac Gilliard, BHC, discusses masculinity, healthy emotional expression, and lessons he's learned about fatherhood. 

In case you missed the "T" Time with Dr. Tarver Facebook Live, check out Asia and India White discussing some of the issues that young Black women are facing with regard to transitions, identity, careers, dating, and creating safe, supportive spaces in this episode entitled--See Me: Voices of Young Black Women.

If you missed the live on the "T" Time with Dr. Tarver Facebook page, check out the recording of "Black Women of Faith: Strength and Struggles" with Dr. Lisa Allen-McLaurin who addresses spiritual coping, breaking the glass ceiling, faith being weaponized against, and creating healthy spiritual spaces.