This episode gives a high level overview of the Black Mental Wellness Virtual Conference.

The following is discussed:

• From Surviving to Thriving.
• Navigating College Student Mental Health and Wellbeing.
• Relationships in the Black Community.
• Maternal Health.
• Thriving in the Black Community.

https://www.blackmentalwellness.com/

This episode is an interview with Aleesha Barlow and she talks about the Tell Somebody movement and the importance of not suffering in silence. **Sensitive Content**

Aleesha is the founder of the Tell Somebody movement. Also, she is the author of two books:

·     End Silenced Abuse

·     Tell Somebody

In addition, she’s an Activist Impact Award Winner for the “Me Too” movement.

Last but not least, you may have seen her on Season 5 of the “Iyanla Fix My Life” show on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

The following is discussed:

· Aleesha’s personal story of child sexual abuse.

· How unprocessed trauma showed up in her teenage and adult life.

·  Aleesha’s healing journey.

·  Breaking the generational cycle in her family.

https://tellsomebodytoday.com/index.html

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tell+somebody+book&crid=2XNL7Y6MNFXXJ&sprefix=Tell+So%2Caps%2C175&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_1_7

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=end+silenced+abuse&crid=2370Y9N8AH59R&sprefix=End+Sile%2Caps%2C156&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_1_8

This episode is about how we're not always aware of when a coping or defense mechanism is being utilized.

The following is discussed:

• Coping identified as active or avoidant.
• Coping strategies.
• Addictions
• Defense Mechanisms.
• Self-Care.

This episode is about the stigma associated with being a teenage mother and mom shaming in general.

The following is discussed:

• Becoming a mother at 19.
• Statistics on teenage pregnancy.
• Mom shaming.
• Rediscovering your sense of self in motherhood.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/teenpreg1990-2002/teenpreg1990-2002.htm#:~:text=The%20overall%20teenage%20pregnancy%20rate,historic%20low%20for%20the%20Nation

https://www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy/about/index.htm#:~:text=In%202017%2C%20a%20total%20of,drop%20of%207%25%20from%202016

This episode is about finding a therapist that's a good fit for you and not giving up on the process.

The following is discussed:

• The difference between Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Social Worker.
• Trying different therapist until you find the perfect match.
• Directories for therapist of color.
• How to pay for therapy.

• https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
•  https://www.blacktherapistsrock.com/ 
•  https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com/
•  https://therapyforblackmen.org/ 
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/trauma-and-ptsd

This episode is about vulnerability being a strength and not a weakness and how it's needed for the heal and grow journey.

The following is discussed:

• Having difficult conversations.
• How vulnerability is defined.
• Black women and healing.
• Finding a safe space.
• Emotionally unavailable men.

This episode is a continuation on Childhood Trauma, but specifically related to sexual violation.

The following is discussed:

• Being sexually violated as a child.
• Warning signs that children can display.
• Challenges the unprocessed trauma can cause in adulthood.

This episode is about Childhood Trauma aka Adverse Childhood Experience.

The following is discussed:

• Experiencing parents divorce.
• Death of a loved one.
• Adverse Childhood Experiences. (ACE)
• Signs of traumatic stress in children.
• What you can do as a parent and/or caregiver to help.

This first episode is about properly identifying trauma, so you don't invalidate and/or minimize your own experience.

The following is discussed:

• How trauma is defined.
• Categories of trauma.
• Scenarios contributing to your trauma having a greater impact.
• Symptoms of unprocessed trauma in your life.