After nearly a year, with two vaccines in distribution here in the U.S., it seems we are now on the brink of recovery from the coronavirus...or are we? Most Americans have hope that the vaccine is prayer answered. Black Americans have serious apprehension, remembering past governmental transgressions like the Tuskegee Experiment, and vexed by current inequities that stifle quality of life for many in our communities. The Doctors have a moment of transparency, and dig into this multifaceted issue.

January 6th, 2021 will forever be seared into our memory. An insurrection on the White House? Two weeks before a presidential inauguration??? Shocking to watch unfold, but were we really surprised? We've long maintained that there are two Americas, a double reality. So where do we go from here? And how do we now engage? Or do we? Because someone said this is not our mess to clean up. Let's talk about it!

2020 was, in short...a lot. A whole lot. More than a lot of us could handle. And here we are at the end of it, in the thick of holiday season, dealing with layers of trauma. Some still denying the very existence of the monstrosity that has turned the entire world upside down. The Doctors discuss how covid has impacted our holiday experience this year, and the cultural components that factor into the perceptions and beliefs that lend themselves to what we're seeing as we try to get through this unprecedented time.

The stigma of mental health is not just an issue within the Black community, how to deal with it has historically been a straight conflict of interest for many within the Black church. Is it hypocrisy to seek a therapist if you're a person of faith and having issues? And if so, how do you account for faith without the work? How, then, do we break the struggle cycle? Dr. LaToya, Dr. Nakia and Dr. Taj examine this nuanced discussion and peel back several layers from the social, cultural, and clinical perspectives.

Black culture has long been a revolutionary influence on American pop culture. Our music, our art, our look, our vibe has often been hijacked, and yes, stolen for profit by others who do not look like us. Today, appropriation of Blackness has gone to a whole other level, which is ironic because in this racially charged time, bigotry has reared its ugly head with such disdain for anything unapologetically Black. The Doctors come to the roundtable to discuss this controversial behavior, and the racial fetishism from which it often emanates. Let's get into thisssss!!

Tuesday, November 3rd will be a very challenging day for many of us to get through. Because we're literally at a crossroad. Race, gender and class are heavily impacting our views and perspectives this election season, and causing our heads to spin as we struggle to understand the recent antics of public figures we thought we knew. How do we manage our emotions in the midst this chaos? How do we exercise self care so we can keep it together as we watch Election Night unfold? The Doctors have answers for you, let's get into it!

Social media has undeniably taken precedence in our daily lives. One way or another. Especially now, in these covid times. But it is also commonly a place of contention, where the opinions, ideals and beliefs of many are scrutinized, argued, and even attacked. How does this impact one's mental well-being? Just how do you protect your peace when triggered by keyboard thugs? When is enough enough? Let's get into it.

In this episode, the doctors engage in an insightful discussion about the largest disruption to the education system in our nation's history, covid-19, delving into the nuanced issues of remote learning and the adverse impacts it has had on both students and their parents, as well as the teachers who are now essential frontline workers. How do we deal with the psychological break and social/emotional damage that the pandemic will have on this generation? Let's talk about it.

The doctors are back with a side-tickling yet introspective lesson in self-awareness, sharing how a mountain climbing experience yielded teachable moments on boundaries, fixation, and the ability to recognize and value opportunities to change course while trying to accomplish goals. This is an excellent conversation to partake in during this unprecedented time, when change is inevitable and the ability to pivot is a very necessary survival skill.

In this episode of BEING, the doctors contextualize one of the most controversial songs to date by female artists Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion...WAP. Some view the song as a vehicle of female empowerment. Others say it's too much. And then there's the issue of Meg Thee Stallion's recent situation with Tory Lanez. Have we normalized gender privilege? Have we created an intersection of biases? And why do Black women feel the need to protect Black men, even when not being protected by Black men? Let's get into it.