Couched in Color

The "Breakfast Club" host opens up to Dr. Alfiee about his battle with anxiety, and how he's learned to take care of his mental, as well as physical, health. They also discuss the growing anti-racism movement, and the controversial comments made by former Vice President Joe Biden during their interview last month.

This week, Dr. Alfiee meets TV Producer and mental health advocate Tony Cornelius, creator of the hit BET show "American Soul", which like our episode 9, premieres this week. American Soul chronicles the story behind his father Don Cornelius's iconic TV music and dance show, "Soul Train" which became one of the longest-running syndicated programs in American television history. Tony is a gifted storyteller and charismatic advocate for suicide prevention in diverse communities. He began this work after the tragic loss of his famous father Don who died by suicide in 2012.

Channeling his grief, Tony launched the Don Cornelius Foundation and joined the board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, both of which advocate for mental health well-being, suicide awareness and prevention.

Dr. Erlanger 'Earl' Turner, Ph.D. is an author, licensed psychologist, and a leading authority on parenting, mental health, multicultural psychology, and diversity and inclusion training. He tells Dr. Alfiee about the challenges faced by young men of color, who are often encouraged from an early age to conceal their true emotions.

Kimberly Berry - host of the "Being UnNormal" podcast, tells Doctor Alfiee about the struggle parents face in raising a child with emotional special needs, and the frustration in finding and receiving the right kind of support - especially in the age of COVID-19.

After working in Higher Education, Jessica Orenstein joined the Jed Foundation, which empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy, thriving adults. She chats with Dr. Alfiee about growing up with "grit", and feeling additional pressure to succeed as a woman of color. Jessica grew up in the suburb of Belleville, Illinois and completed both her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and M.S. in Public Health – Behavioral Science and Health Education, at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri.

The conversation took place before the "Stay in Place" orders for the Coronavirus.

Dr. Alfiee chats with comedian, actor, writer and podcaster Ron Funches about his life: from growing up in an abusive household, to single-parenting his son, who is living with autism. Ron has empowering advice for the young people of color who are suffering mental health challenges in the Coronavirus age.

Doctor Alfiee talks with Dr. Jacqueline Douge, MD, MPH, FAAP - Medical Director of the Bureau of Health Services in Howard County, MD. Jackie also hosts a weekly podcast, "What is Black", focusing on issues important to raising healthy and thriving Black children and adolescents. In this episode, she talks about how to promote health among people of color both at ground level, and in the media.

Couched in Color, hosted by Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, examines mental health issues in racially diverse populations, and centers on the needs of children, teens, young adults, families, and communities.

This week, Dr. Alfiee chats with Dr. Cindy T. Graham, PhD, Founder of the Brighter Hope Wellness Center, who demystifies Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the stigma which accompanies it for millions on the "spectrum". She talks with Dr. Alfiee about her work, and how she helps children and adults with ASD and other developmental challenges. Couched in Color, hosted by Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, examines mental health issues in racially diverse populations, and centers on the needs of children, teens, young adults, families, and communities.

Couched in Color, hosted by Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, examines mental health issues in racially diverse populations, and centers on the needs of children, teens, young adults, families, and communities. Couched in Color spreads love and light, and is always informed by culturally-relevant science.

In this episode, Doctor Alfiee chats with two young people about their concerns, their feelings, and their challenges in a confusing and competitive world.

Couched in Color, hosted by Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, examines mental health issues in racially diverse populations, and centers on the needs of children, teens, young adults, families, and communities. Couched in Color spreads love and light, and is always informed by culturally-relevant science. This week, Dr. Alfiee has two special guests from Durham, NC.

Kathy Williams, a retired educator and guidance counselor who lost her son to depression in 1996, and dedicates herself to counseling young people about their mental health.

Kathy Springfield-Cobb, a retired school counselor, who talks about the myth that mental illness discriminates between cultures.

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