The Brain Love Podcast

WE ARE BACK! THIS EPISODE WAS ACTUALLY AIRED AND PRODUCED ON JUNE 30th (technical difficulties when I updated it changed the date to Aug 3). After a two-week hiatus Dr. Delvena is back. Summertime began and we took much needed time off. In this episode we start with a short chat about transgenders. I conclude tonight's episode with ten tips about aging.

Dr. Delvena takes the couch with 'Anonymous' to discuss dating. He is sharing his experiences - good and bad, well really what sounds to be all bad, at least on this episode. Dr. Delvena and 'Anonymous' discuss many things. A lady ghosted her date, someone referred to as "frogger". They are on the couch discussing MAAAANY things. We want you to consider these things as we...

Welcome to episode 12 of season 5! ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Hi guys! Dr. Delvena is back with James Black as a guest. He is teaching about the topic, "Sin". Here are the scripture references for tonight's discussion on “Sin.” Genesis 3  Revelations 12:7-9  Matthew 6:9-13  Ephesians 6:12  Galatians 5:16-23  John 8:44  2 Corinthians 10:7  Matthew 4:3&4  Matthew 12:23  Prove...

Dr. Delvena is exploring and discussing the term, nervous breakdown. It's often used to describe stress. The term is often shrouded in misunderstanding and stigma. It's more than just a moment of feeling overwhelmed. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? In this episode, Dr. Delvena explores what a nervous breakdown really is, the signs to look out for and how to cope and heal. Welcome to episo...

This is a quickie. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Dr. Delvena has a quick session for you. There's a lot of stress, angst some of which cannot be avoided. In this episode we briefly talk affirmations and how to deal with stress, angst in the moment. Have you been watching the olympics??

We are in season 5 and on our 9th episode. HAND CLAP! HAND CLAP! In this LIVE interview, Dr. Delvena delves into the often-overlooked topic of mental health among Black men. Join Dr. Delvena and her guest, Ed Doxen, HR Professional, and me as we take the couch to explore personal stories and practical advice to break the silence and stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community. Life is...

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Hey-hey-hey! Tonight Dr. Delvena is discussing a very heavy conversation - children/adolescents and depression and suicidal thinking. Join her on the couch with Dr. Juandalyn Peters, MD, Board Certified Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY: Suicides among young people continue to be a serious problem....

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Have you ever thought about life and how it can continue to be the same, or at least very similar, as we age? What I mean by being the same is that we still walk, talk and are nearly just as active in our 60's and 70's as we are/were in our 50's and 40's. As we age, we don't have to stop having fun and living life. Join Dr. Delvena and guests for her aging panel ta...

I am soooo sorry for being late this week. The weekend was busy with work, hospitals and call. Forgive me. JOIN OUR PANEL OF MEN AS WE DISCUSS MENTAL HEALTH. It gets personal and all of these men have sexy brains! Join us for this panel discussion that is full of gems and will keep you laughing. Join CEOs, a physician, a lawyer, and a mental health professional. Mental health is a critical issue f...

Hey-hey! I'm on the couch with author, Shenise Truesdell. She wrote the book, "Girl, Let Go or Be Dragged." As stated by Shenise, "it's a girlfriend's guide to not getting played or playing herself". Ladies, answer this question honestly: 1. Have you felt foolish or stupid during any phase of a relationship? Shenise will share with us some of her personal journey to...

I am on the couch with Sonny Etienne, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Addiction Professional, and a National Certified Counselor. A graduate of Florida Memorial University, he studied Religion and Philosophy and Counseling Psychology at Trinity International University. Mr. Sonny is the founder of Introspective Counseling Services, a private practice based in South Florida. In his...

Are You Ready to Take the Couch?®️ This episode was recorded live at one of our LIVE podcast events. It is full of several gems and lots of useful information. Two board-certified Ob/GYNs and a Trauma Informed Board-Certified Kink Conscious Sex Therapist with a Doctorate in Clinical Sexology joins me on the couch to engage a chat about a woman's intimate healing.

Are You Ready to Take the Couch? ®️ Join us on the couch with Dr. Delvena and experts in alternative health practices. This show was recorded LIVE inside of the Victory Black Box Theater at the LA Lee YMCA in Sistrunk, Ft. Lauderdale. This is right on time for Mental Health Awareness Month. This is our 1st episode of season 5, yall! Yaaaaaasssss! Join us as we delve into the world of holistic well...

Are You Ready to Take the Couch?®️ We end season 4 of The Brain Love Podcast with an episode about music and mental health. It's Mental Health Awareness Month and Joanna Majoko is on the couch. We recorded this episode live on my YouTube Channel - Dr. Delvena Thomas. If you haven't subscribed, SUBSCRIBE, please. Vocalist, composer and bandleader Joanna Majoko has built a reputation as one...

We are opening Mental Health Awareness Month with comedy by featuring, The Original Bad Girl of Comedy, LUENELL. Are You Ready to Take the Couch?®️ Dr. Delvena is on the couch with THE bad girl, MS. LUENELL. Who's shrinking who??? Luenell is being 'shrinked' by the shrink, or maybe "Dr". Luenell is shrinking the shrink! YOU KNOW HOW MS. LUENELL DOES IT! Tune it to see who&#39...

Are You Ready to Take the Couch?®️ Tonight I'm on the couch with G. Wright Muir. She is an LGBTQ+ advocate and writer. She’s the co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit BLINC (Black LGBTQ+ Liberation, Inc). G has been partnering with her pal Nik Harris to produce the “Thou Art Woman” event series since 2014. They later founded BLINC to expand their work and have a greater impact in...

APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH. Three years ago on April 18, I interviewed Richard Johnson about his struggles with alcohol addiction. He openly shared how as a "happy" man, who was happily married, was comfortable with money, his job, family, and cars he overindulged in alcohol. Alcoholism is not always about trauma and sadness. Sometimes we become addicted or abuse it because we just...

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Hey hey! I missed you all this past Sunday because I was at military and the week leading up to that was sick SICK. I was unable to prep an episode so here it is. five days late but it's here! I'm on the couch with "Christina". She was an alcoholic and has been able to achieve sobriety and is in her 2nd year of so...

I am back with Dr. Linda Green, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology. This part 2 to last week's episode which was my interview with Dr. Green. We talked all things women and aging with a focus on menopause. Are You Ready to Take the Couch? ®️ In this episode you will hear questions from the audience and our answers things like: 1. how do I know when my vagina is changing 2. is it normal to have sp...

Join us for an insightful episode as Dr. Linda Green and I delve into the often-misunderstood topic of menopause. Are You Ready to Take the Couch? ®️ From hot flashes to mood swings, menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that deserves understanding and support. In this episode, we 1. explore the physical and emotional changes that accompany menopause, 2. debunk common myths, and 3. provid...

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH®️ In this episode of “Love Lab,” join our expert love and dating coach, Dr. Josya Charles Laurent, as she and I dive deep into the intricacies of modern dating. It’s a chat about the dos and don’ts, building healthy relationships, exploring the foundations of a strong and fulfilling partnership, from effective communication to setting boundaries. Whether you’re newl...

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Hey everyone, tonight I want to shine a light on a topic that affects millions of women worldwide: uterine fibroids. These non-cancerous growths in the uterus can cause a range of symptoms, from heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain to fertility issues. My guest tonight, Mrs. Christine Dukes-Hart, LCSW, nearly lost her life because of complications created by ut...

TONIGHT is Relationship Talk with AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Educator, Renee Burwell, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MPA. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? I am chatting with Renee Burwell about different aspects of relationships including sexual abuse of men, challenges in personal relationships, a "90s kind of love" and much more. SUBSCRIBE and PRESS PLAY!

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Mareesha Phillips joins me on the couch tonight. She is a doula and a business paralegal, and she is surviving lung cancer. Living with lung cancer is a journey marked by resilience, challenges, and hope. It involves confronting difficult emotions, managing treatment side effects, and finding support systems while striving to maintain a sense of normalcy and qualit...

February is National Senior Independence Month. Join me on the couch to discuss mental aging and dementia. This is a brief presentation that includes ways to reduce your risks of developing dementia. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?