In this powerful and deeply moving episode of the Black Girls Can Talk Podcast, host Dr. DaJaneil McCree sits down with LaShonda Doyle—Marriage & Family Therapist, mother of four, entrepreneur, and founder of Sister Step Out—for an honest conversation about breaking generational silence, mental health in the Black community, and the courage it takes to speak up.

Together, they unpack the unspoken realities many Black women carry, including grief, miscarriage, infant loss (SIDS), anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, and the pressure to always be "strong." LaShonda shares her personal journey through loss, healing, and faith, and how those experiences led her to create safe spaces where Black women can finally tell the truth about what they're going through.

This episode explores:

• Breaking generational patterns of silence in Black families

• Mental health stigma in the Black community

• Grief, miscarriage, and infant loss (SIDS)

• Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation

• Setting boundaries without guilt

• Choosing yourself as an act of healing

• Motherhood, trauma, and raising emotionally healthy Black children

• Why saying "no" is necessary for Black women's wellness

• Using your voice—even when it shakes

If you're a Black woman navigating healing, motherhood, grief, boundaries, faith, or mental wellness, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and you don't have to suffer in silence.

✨ Your voice matters. Your boundaries matter. Your healing matters.

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In this powerful episode of Black Girls Can Talk, host Dr. DaJaneil McCree sits down with Viv (Faidah Lawal) — wellness practitioner, engineer, and host of Perspectives with Viv — for a raw and thought-provoking conversation on healing, identity, and what it really means to be seen as a Black woman.

Together, they explore the deep roots of why Black women feel invisible, the psychological and spiritual impact of colonialism, generational trauma, and survival mode, and how shadow work can unlock freedom, confidence, and self-expression.

Viv breaks down: • What shadow work actually is and why it matters • How trauma affects the nervous system • Why Black women are called "aggressive" when they are actually being assertive • The difference between survival and self-expression • Cultural perspectives of Black American vs African women • How "audacity" can be an act of healing • Why reclaiming your voice is revolutionary

This episode is for any Black woman who has ever felt silenced, misunderstood, or pressured to shrink herself. It's a reminder that your full expression is not only valid — it's necessary.

If you're on a journey of healing, self-discovery, empowerment, and nervous system regulation, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Black Girls Can Talk, host Dr. DaJaneil McCree sits down with Rashadah Jordan, a Physician Associate specializing in psychiatry and holistic wellness. Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to heal from the inside out—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

From breaking generational cycles to embracing boundaries, from understanding mental health stigma to prioritizing intentional self-care, this conversation is filled with real talk, vulnerability, and actionable steps Black women can start using today.

✨ In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why Black women often experience higher rates of stress, anxiety, and burnout

• The stigma surrounding mental health within Black communities

• How childhood experiences and cultural dynamics shape adult mental wellness

• Practical self-care strategies and the 7 types of rest

• How to find culturally aligned therapists and mental health providers

• Healing your inner child and listening to your body

• The importance of boundaries, rest, and mental health days

• Advice for allies who want to better understand and support Black women

Plus, don't miss a fun rapid-fire "This or That" segment where Rashadah shares her personal wellness preferences—from therapy to strength training to affirmations.

If you're a Black woman navigating healing, growth, burnout, or simply trying to put yourself first—this episode is for you.

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Are you feeling called to something greater but unsure how to take the first step? 💫 In this powerful new episode of the Black Girls Can Talk Podcast, host Dr. DaJaneil McCree speaks with Coach Fai, intuitive transitional coach and founder of Your Calling Is Calling, to explore what it truly means to answer the calling on your life.

From leaving toxic environments to walking boldly in purpose, Coach Fai shares her personal journey of faith, transformation, and empowerment. Together, Dr. McCree and Coach Fai unpack what it means to embrace your authentic self, overcome fear, and trust divine timing — especially as Black women navigating purpose, motherhood, and entrepreneurship.

✨ Topics covered include:

• How to know when God is calling you to something new
• The fear and freedom that come with walking in purpose
• Breaking generational cycles and toxic environments
• The spiritual journey from survival to ascension Encouragement for women in seasons of transition

If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready for change, this episode will remind you that your purpose is waiting — and your calling is calling.

🎧 Tune in, share your story, and join the conversation. Because here at Black Girls Can Talk, we believe every voice matters and every story can heal.

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In this powerful episode of Black Girls Can Talk, host Dr. DaJaneil McCree sits down with Dr. Cyntia Brown, founder of Kopela Health and a clinical pharmacologist specializing in women's hormonal and cardiovascular health. Together, they unpack the real-life challenges that Black women face in fertility, pregnancy, and reproductive healthcare—and what we can do to protect and advocate for ourselves.

Dr. Brown shares her personal journey through hormonal imbalance, ovarian cysts, and the struggle to be taken seriously by medical professionals. She opens up about how those experiences inspired her to create a holistic and precision-based fertility practice focused on helping women conceive naturally, regulate hormones, and reclaim control over their health journeys.

💬 In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why Black women are twice as likely to experience infertility but less likely to seek fertility treatment

• The hidden role of hormones, fibroids, and vitamin D deficiency in fertility health

• How systemic bias and racial disparities show up in women's healthcare

• The truth about birth control, holistic healing, and natural fertility methods

• What questions to ask your OB-GYN or fertility specialist right now

Dr. Brown also breaks down how to balance estrogen naturally, support your hormones through nutrition and supplements, and build a care team that truly advocates for your wellbeing.

✨ Whether you're planning to conceive, managing fibroids, or simply want to understand your body better, this is a must-listen conversation for every Black woman.

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Welcome to Season 2 of Black Girls Can Talk, the podcast where real, unfiltered conversations meet Black women's empowerment. Hosted by Dr. DaJaneil McCree, founder and author of Black Girls Can Talk, our first episode of the season — "Chapter 2: Cultural Expectations" — dives deep into the unspoken rules, pressures, and double standards placed on Black women in today's world.

In this episode, Dr. McCree unpacks:

• The weight of cultural and societal expectations on Black women
• The truth behind the "angry Black woman" and "strong Black woman" stereotypes
• How emotional suppression impacts mental health, self-care, and identity
• Setting boundaries and reclaiming your right to rest, healing, and peace
• Why redefining strength, freedom, and resilience is essential for our collective well-being

Dr. McCree also shares powerful reflections from her research in health disparities and intersectionality, reminding us that we are more than what the world expects us to be — we are who we choose to be.

🌿 If you've ever felt the pressure to be everything for everyone, this episode is your permission to breathe, reset, and to consider your capacity.

(1:48) - Angry Black Woman Stereotype

(5:17) - The Double Standard

(8:11) - Setting Boundaries

(12:27) - Redefining Strength and Cultural Freedom

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In this empowering episode of the Black Girls Can Talk Podcast, host Dr. DaJaneil McCree sits down with health advocate and community leader Mable Taplin to dive deep into a topic rarely discussed but deeply needed—perimenopause and aging in Black women. From hormonal shifts to reproductive health, this conversation unpacks how to navigate perimenopause with power, purpose, and grace.

Whether you're a Black woman approaching perimenopause, currently experiencing symptoms, or simply want to prepare for this phase of life, this episode provides insight, support, and encouragement. We talk about faith, wellness, mental health, and self-care—all through the lens of Black women's empowerment. This conversation is especially for Black women in healthcare, Black women in business, Black women in church leadership, and Black women facing disadvantages in the healthcare system.

Learn how to embrace aging, advocate for your reproductive health, and maintain your voice and identity during life transitions. This is a must-listen for every Black female professional, grad student, entrepreneur, and faith-driven woman who wants to age well and live fully.

(2:18) - Perimenopause

(8:00) - Reproductive Health

(11:06) - Progesterone Steal

(17:16) - Weathering

(19:26) - Lifestyle

(23:40) - Hormonal Disruptors

(42:10) - Sleep

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On this episode of the Black Girls Can Talk Podcast, host Dr. DaJaneil McCree sits down with media powerhouse Ruztique Kelly to dive deep into the critical importance of diversity in media and marketing. If you're a Black woman in journalism, communications, PR, or business—this episode is for you.

Ruztique shares her insights on breaking barriers as a Black woman in media and how authentic representation shapes narratives in journalism, marketing campaigns, and public relations. From church leadership to corporate boardrooms, Black women are changing the game—and Ruztique is leading the charge.

Whether you're a Black female entrepreneur, a faith-driven leader, or a professional looking to make your voice heard in the communications space, you'll gain practical advice and real-world inspiration on how to lead with authenticity, create space for others, and demand inclusion where it matters most.

Subscribe now and join the movement to uplift Black women through representation, leadership, and purpose.

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(1:58) - College Experience

(5:36) - Joining a Sorority

(8:24) - Career in Journalism and Copy Writing

(19:02) - Empowering Other Women

(25:16) - Faithfully Flawless

In this inspiring episode of the Black Girls Can Talk Podcast, host Dr. DaJaneil McCree sits down with Breana Ross, a passionate journalist and advocate for authentic Black storytelling, to discuss the power of Black representation in media and children's literature. This conversation is a must-watch for Black women, Black female professionals, Black authors, and anyone committed to amplifying Black voices in storytelling, journalism, and publishing.

Breana shares her journey in journalism as a Black woman, the challenges of breaking into media spaces that lack diversity, and why representation in children's books is critical for shaping identity, building confidence, and fostering hope in young Black girls. Whether you're a Black woman in business, a graduate student, an entrepreneur, or someone who simply cares about changing the narrative, this episode will encourage you to speak up, write boldly, and create space for Black girl magic to shine.

We explore how media can heal or harm, how storytelling empowers, and how every story told by a Black woman adds to a richer, more honest world. Don't miss this important discussion on equity, identity, and legacy. Like, share, and subscribe to keep the conversation going around Black women's empowerment and representation.

(3:51) - Breana's Origin in Journalism

(6:57) - Being a Black Woman in Media

(13:39) - Writing a Children's Book

(18:50) - Founding a Non-Profit

(27:28) - Words of Advice

In this inspiring episode of the Black Girls Can Talk Podcast, we're unpacking what it truly means to have the audacity to thrive—as a Black woman navigating health, sex, and success on your own terms. From breaking stigmas around sexual health to confronting the challenges of mental wellness, addiction, and HIV, this episode is a bold and necessary conversation for Black women who are reclaiming their power.

Whether you're a Black woman in a relationship, sexually active and seeking clarity, or single and discovering your truth, this dialogue offers insight, inspiration, and unapologetic honesty. We speak directly to Black women in healthcare, graduate programs, entrepreneurship, and professional leadership who are balancing their ambition with the complexities of being seen, heard, and healed.

We explore the intersections of faith, identity, and resilience, especially for Black women living with HIV and those impacted by systems that were never built with us in mind. If you've ever been told to shrink—this episode dares you to grow.

(1:20) - Brenice's Background

(2:42) - Sexual and Reproductive Health

(7:18) - HIV and the Black Community

(10:50) - 4H Stigma

(14:15) - Faith and Healthcare

(19:26) - The Audacity to Thrive

(22:40) - Being an Entrepreneur

(28:32) - Redefining Success

(36:09) - Toxicity

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