The PureTalk Show

Excellence is a goal that is required to be earned everyday. However, looking to achieve success can come at the cost of social, physical, and mental aspects in life. Striving for achievement should NOT be the very reason you are suffering. Dr. Dorcas, a licensed clinical psychologist in the UK and the U.S., breaks down the potential for burnout when trying to gain success, the idea of perfectioni...

To be better, it often takes a community of people to help, not just the sole efforts of the person affected. However, we often see people we know carry the burden of their struggles alone, with no way of releasing the pressure their stresses cause them. Dr. Dorcas, a licensed clinical psychologist in the UK and the United States, talks about the importance of having a village around you when your...

Rest is an essential component to manage a health work/life balance...or is it really the case? You probably know a friend or coworker who believes in the "continuous grind", constantly working and working, and feeling allergic to the idea of rest. The idea of balance in these situations sounds like a fantasy idea. Dr. Dorcas, a licensed clinical psychologist, is here to talk about the possibility...

Are there problems related to being vulnerable and seeking help?

Have you ever considered that love serves as an ultimate trump card to set boundaries? Culturals expectations demand assistance to those close to us, particularly family, and boundaries serve to disrespect the nature of our familial culture and love. Dr. Dorcas, a licensed clinical psychologist in the UK and the U.S., looks to re-establish the need for boundaries in order to maintains one's in...

Why is it that people feel that therapy isn't available to them? Why do people assume that there is a specific "person" that therapy is tailored to? Dr. Dorcas, a licensed clinical psychologist, looks to opens up avenues for everyone to take up the opportunity for therapy. She looks to help break down mental barriers holding people back from seeking therapy, and enlist the reasons wh...

Self-care has become a buzzword: Candles, massages, spa days! Many people believe that self-care is selfish, and instead believe that we should just "toughen up" Dr. Dorcas, a licensed clinical psychologist, discusses the concept of self-care, explains how it benefits those with stressful responsibilities, and talks about faith communities who preach "sacrifice". This is your self-care day! Tune i...

What's the difference between punishment and support? Traditionally, rehabilitation has been established as a supportive method to combat addiction and affliction, but often falls under stigmatisations of punishment and negativity. Thus, the typical opinion - "Does it really help as much as it hurts?" Dr. Dorcas, a licensed clinical psychologist, aims to redefine the concept of rehab...

You can pray anxiety away! Does faith mean that you shouldn't have mental health issues? Today's episode tackles something many of us have heard, especially in faith circles: "Just pray it away." When anxiety, depression or burnout shows up, the advice is often "Have more faith!" or "Cast your cares!", but what happens when those things don't make the anxiety disappear? Talking on this topic is Dr...

Welcome to the very first episode of PureTalk! In this first episode, we are unpacking very real trends on social media - mental health advice give online, from TikTok therapists to WhatsApp Group coaches, even including AI-powered tools. Joining us here on this topic, our very own Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Dorcas Roberts, with experience across the UK, US and pan-African communities.