The Dope Black Therapist

Been a minute since I've done an episode and for good reason. Several things have been going on lately and I was handling things the best way I can. The Black Fathers Summit was a success, business is picking up with G Squared, and things are going well here overall. I love and appreciate you and all of your support!

Boredom is a bitch! We get into a bit of a slump and then you start doing things that don't serve us in any way, shape, form, or fashion. We make bad decisions and/or we don't listen to our gut. Boredom can come from inadequate rest or nutrition, monotony of the mind, or a high need for excitement. Instead of feeding into the boredom, let's do the things we enjoy so boredom has no chan...

Man, you ever needed a break from everything? I had to take a break from my group and the podcast for a bit because I was so overwhelmed! However, I'm back at it now. I also talk about dating how much of a simp I was with this one chick and how that has changed my perspective on things, especially boundaries. Finally, I end up discussing all of the dope things that are coming up soon! Register...

I chose to end my relationship with my biological father last year. This was my choice after years of wanting him to be part of my life, I no longer wanted him to be. When he called, I’d get annoyed and when I did talk to him, he spoke to me as if I was obligated to speak to him. I forgave him a few years ago, however, that doesn’t mean I have to have a relationship with him. Listen as I discuss h...

How often are you pissed off when something is planned and it ends up getting cancelled or things change last minute? Do you fuss, get discouraged, throw a tantrum or do you adapt and overcome? Listen as I discuss how a change of plans can lead to an amazing discovery! If you haven't registered for The Black Fathers Summit on August 24th yet, please visit: https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/ a...

Been in my feelings all this month because my brother's birthday is coming up. He would have been 40 this year and I'm angry, sad, and frustrated I will not be able to celebrate with him. Grief shows up whenever it feels like it. There's no time limit on grief at all and you're allowed to feel what you feel. Personally, I've been more depressed than usual, however, I'm ackn...

You ever get discouraged when shit seems to go sideways? It's really easy to do, right? A lot of shit went sideways last week and instead of getting discouraged, I took it as a lesson on what I need to do to get prepared for what is coming up next. We are still holding the Black Fathers Summit on August 24, 2024! Please head to https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/ and register today. Vendors, w...

Finally! I get to share the news about what we have been planning! Listen along as Lamar and I discuss The Black Fathers Summit happening on August 24 at the Southeast Raleigh YMCA in Raleigh, NC. If you want to register, sponsor, or do a breakout session, please visit: www.blackfatherssummit.com today!

How many of you have ever had something good happen, yet you don't celebrate it because you are worried about something bad happening? It's like you are "waiting for the other shoe to drop" and don't celebrate the good thing because of it. You don't have to live and function in chaos, yo! Yes, you may be use to it, but that doesn't have to be your norm. A calm place f...

I've noticed my anger has been creeping in a lot more lately. The reality is, anger is just a surface level emotion, so I needed to get to the root of what was really going on with me. Have this ever happened to you? Ever amped on someone and you weren't angry with them? Yeah...it happens more often than we think. We gotta get to the origin of the problem so we won't let that anger mon...

Have you ever been critiqued and it didn't come from a place of genuineness, but from hate and vindictiveness? Yeah, me too. I used to hate when people would suggest for me to do things differently, like, who the hell are you? Recently, I got some constructive criticism that will not only make me a better speaker, but also, help me better prepare for workshops, engagements, and podcasts! Becom...

It's been a year since the release of my book, Becoming The Dope Black Therapist. Who would've thought I'd become an author, much less write something that would help others? Turns out, my book did just that! After speaking at a conference I heard from two people who told me how my story helped them through some tough times...chill bumps even thinking about it. You never know the impac...

Man, I had a whole different episode planned and I was moved this morning to go back to the drawing board...this is what happened and I'm proud of how it turned out. Remember, you are loved, you are valued, and you are dope as hell!

Have you ever felt like you've forgotten how to show up for yourself? It's really easy to do that for others but when it comes to us, it's like it's a problem! I've gotten away from showing up for myself and it's time to change all of that shit. Day by day, I'm doing the things that I know that I need to do for me so that I can be in the best place possible for success....

Help me celebrate my birthday! Go head and get you a copy of "Becoming The Dope Black Therapist" on Amazon or if you want an autographed copy, follow the link: https://square.link/u/oabxxSoe?src=sheet Remember, you are loved, you are valued, and you are dope as hell!

Happy New Year!!! Thanks for rocking with me so far and I hope you continue to do so! The words of the year for me are exploration and discovery. What are some of your words for the year? If you haven't picked up your copy of Becoming The Dope Black Therapist yet, please head to amazon and get you a copy. If you want an autographed copy, hit me up at bharris@thedopeblacktherapist and I got you...

Wow, it’s hard to believe I have recorded 40 episodes of this podcast! Thank you all so much for rocking with me! I’m reporting from Lisbon, Portugal as part of a retreat that I’m on for therapists and entrepreneurs. After this episode, I’ll be taking a little hiatus just to recharge and give you all better content for the next season. Drop me a message on my IG @the_dopeblacktherapist and let me...

We all have stories about dating; good bad, horrible, indifferent. Honestly, I don’t like it, yet I know if I’m gonna find my person, I gotta do it. Listen as I navigate the dating world. Hit me up and tell me your dating stories too at bharris@thedopeblacktherapist.com. Also, what topics would you like to hear about on the podcast?

Have you ever thought that you weren’t good enough? Have you ever sought external validation from others in hopes they would acknowledge your success? I definitely understand where you’re coming from! What happens when we become our biggest cheerleader? You can be the person that you need to validate your success! You don’t need other people to tell you how dope you are. Own that shit and cheer yo...

Found out another friend of mine died this week and it’s weighing heavy. Listen as I talk about the very taboo subject of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, there’s always help. You can call or text 988 anytime day or night. Veterans can press 1 when calling. The crisis text line you can txt the word TALK to 741741. For the Veterans crisis line send a text to 838255. R...

You ever feel yourself pulling away from everyone and everything? That’s kinda where I’ve been for the past couple of weeks. Separating yourself from people can be good at times, however, when you isolate yourself from EVERYONE…it’s not a good luck. Listen as I talk about why I have isolated myself and what I plan on doing to make it better. Please be sure to check out www.thedopeblacktherapist.co...

Man…anger is a bitch! It’s one of those emotions we are all familiar with and yet it’s one of the most difficult emotions to manage. Not only that, we tend to pile shit on top of shit we don’t deal with in the first place and wonder why we explode on others who really haven’t done anything to us! You don’t have to hold on to that anger y’all…we can learn to let it go. Listen along as I go over a c...

You ever get tired of talking down to yourself? You ever think you only do things the wrong way or that you ain’t shit because you don’t have who or what you want? This is the episode for you! Let’s change all that shit around with the power of positive self-talk! Be sure to check out our YouTube Page (The Dope Black Therapist) and if you’re in North Carolina, you can register for the men’s suppor...

What is going on everybody? Lots of things have been happening since the last time we talked. I attended my first Juneteenth and Pride events and man did I learn so much! Listen as I discuss both events and how they impacted me. Be sure to check out my YouTube page, https://youtube.com/@thedopeblacktherapist follow me on IG at https://instagram.com/the_dopeblacktherapist?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== or...

I lost my Aunt Lacine earlier this week and I’m still wrapping my head around it. She was an amazing woman who brought so much love, joy, and happiness to those around her. My heart hurts for my grandma, my cousins, my aunts, and my uncles with her loss. I love you Aunt Lacine. Please, love on your people…