The Black Woman's Confidant

Seems like you can hardly turn on the news or look at social media without some mention of the vaccine. The amount of information out there is overwhelming and some are really struggling with anxiety about whether they will receive the vaccine or not. In this episode, we talk about how to work through that anxiety to make an informed decision that is fact based instead of one that is fear and anxi...

In the follow up to the previous episode, Dr. Nicole discusses three other causes of stress during the holidays - fatigue, finances, and fantasy. 

The holidays are known to be a stressful time for a lot of people and this year may prove to be even more stressful than other times due to the effects of the pandemic. In my experience, the five areas that lead to increased anxiety and stress this time of year include finances, food/alcohol, family, fatigue and the fantasy expectations. In this episode, Dr. Nicole will talk about the effects of f...

I am getting a lot of requests for appointments during election week from people who feel they will need extra support during that time. In this episode I give some tips on dealing with election stress to try to decrease the emotional burden that you may feel during this time. 

In the follow up interview to last episode, we are having a discussion with Dr. Terri Major-Kincade, a neonatologist and advocate for Black women. We discuss the disparities that Black women face, the strong Black woman narrative, the effects of negative, the strong Black woman narrative, the effects of negative mental health on the womb, and how creating safe spaces can have positive effects on m...

According to the CDC, Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This startling statistic has led to a lot of mental distress during pregnancy for Black women all over this country. One of the things I hear frequently from my patients is that their anxiety during pregnancy is largely due to not knowing what they don't know, and not knowin...

I often find myself working with women who have struggled with fitting into typical corporate environments. Oftentimes this leaves them feeling defeated or like a failure in some way. The reality is that many of these environments weren't made for us to thrive and some of us are just not cut out to be successful in that environment without losing pieces of ourselves in the process. Some women spen...

This past week has been a heavy one with America having a front row seat to another unarmed Black man being shot by law enforcement. Every time this happens we are faced with our own fears, frustrations, and sadness about what it means to Black in this country. Let's talk about the wide range of emotions we are experiencing and how we deal with it all during this difficult time. 

2020 has taken a toll on the mental health of many. Recently, Mrs. Michelle Obama shared her struggles with what she referred to as a low-grade depression, which has left many wondering if they were suffering with the same. Take a listen as we dive into how many are experiencing negative mood symptoms and what can be done about it.

In this episode, Dr. Nicole sits down with Dr. Janelle Peifer to have a conversation on othering and it its effect on the Black professional. The term othering refers to the classification of a group or individual as "not one of us". We see othering within groups and between groups, with a variety of effects on our mental health and functioning. In this episode, Drs. Washington and Peifer talk abo...

There are very few things that disrupt our mental wellness like financial difficulty. With so many economic uncertainties leaving us frazzled, Dr. Nicole decided to bring in America's Money Maven, Patrice Washington. Spoiler alert – she does not disappoint! Dr. Nicole and Patrice take a deep dive into the discomfort that professionals feel during times of financial uncertainty, reluctance to seek...

On this episode, The C-Suite Confidant, Dr. Nicole Washington, interviews Dr. Lauren Powell, The Culinary Doc. Dr. Lauren is a family medicine physician who is on a mission to make healthy eating accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Dr. Nicole and Dr. Lauren discuss a variety of diet tips and strategies to help you stay on track whether you have returned to work or whether you are still working...

On this episode of The C-Suite Confidant, Dr. Nicole Washington interviews Dr. Yvette McQueen, The Travel Queen. Dr. McQueen is an Emergency Medicine Physician who travels around the country providing emergency services. She also works as a Travel Doctor and helps professionals stay healthy and safe while traveling internationally. During this episode we discuss considerations in determining wheth...

On this episode of The C-Suite Confidant, Dr. Nicole Washington interviews renowned financial advisor, Harvey Maclin. With nearly a decade of experience in the financial services and investment industry, Harvey answers all of the questions you have related to what effect engaging in mental health treatment can have on your ability to obtain disability or life insurance.

Dr. Nicole Washington, The C-Suite Confidant, is relaunching her podcast by the same name. This episode serves as a brief reintroduction to both Dr. Nicole and the show as a whole. 

July is Minority Mental Health Month and for this very special episode we are interviewing Imade. Imade is a mental health advocate who uses her own journey dealing with her diagnoses to be a voice for those who don't often have the opportunity to share their stories. She runs the Depressed While Black Twitter account and can be counted on to share an unfiltered view of what it is like to live in...

This week's episode is for the parents out there who have ever had concerns that one or more of their children is lazy or has a lack of motivation when it comes to education or career goals. This can range from the young child who doesn't seem to have a zest for learning that you had at that age or for the high school senior who hasn't been able to identify any career goals yet. Dr. Nicole provide...

This week's C-Suite Confessional entry comes from a professional who reports family members are concerned that he is depressed. In this episode we dive into what possible diagnoses could be present, if any at all. Dr. Nicole discusses clinical depression, dysthymia and other possible causes of depressed mood.

This week's C-Suite Confessional entry comes from a physician whose significant other has a problem with her long hours.  Dr. Nicole addresses this question and discusses whether long hours equate to productivity.

In Episode 8, Dr. Nicole Washington, The C-Suite Confidant, addresses a listener question regarding difficulty making friends in the workplace after a move to a new city.

In a follow up to the previous episode, I briefly discuss what work environments can do to improve the burden of Impostor Syndrome on its employees. On the surface you may think it isn't your problem, but if it affects performance, then it is definitely your problem!

Dr. Nicole Washington, The C-Suite Confidant, discusses Imposter Syndrome, a term that has been present since the 1970s that is gaining a lot of attention in the corporate world. She discusses signs you may be experiencing this as well as a few tips to deal with the phenomenon.    

Dr. Nicole Washington, The C-Suite Confidant, interviews Dr. Mani Saint-Victor, a physician who walked away from practicing medicine in the traditional sense to live a life that was more aligned with his core values. In this interview, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Mani Saint-Victor discuss what led him to make the decision to walk away from the career path he was on as well as some unintended consequences o...

Dr. Nicole Washington, The C-Suite Confidant, walks listeners through the 5 top sources of stress around the holiday season and provides practical tips to help navigate this stressful time of the year.

Comment: Dr. Nicole Washington, The C-Suite Confidant, explores burnout and reviews the history of this term, what it looks like and briefly touches on a few quick tips to decrease the effects of burnout.