Medicine for the Melanated & Misguided

In the Season 3 Session 4 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and LaShundra discuss some of the common causes of sibling rivalry. Our co-hosts review methods parents can use to decrease sibling rivalry and how to reverse sibling rivalry as an adult. LaShundra and Dr. J Burns also share how sibling rivalry has affected their families. Press play to join the discussion.

In the Season 3 Session 3 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts LaShundra and Dr. J Burns explore the common causes of anger and ways to deal with angry people. Our co-hosts review unhealthy ways of managing anger and give tips to help others better handle their anger. Dr. J Burns and LaShundra also share their dealings with anger. Press play to see what this month's challenge is.

In the Season 3 Session 2 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and LaShundra discuss the stages of grief and ways to deal with grief. Our co-hosts examine how grief is expressed and give tips to help others deal with grief. LaShundra and Dr. J Burns also share their opinions on when it may be helpful to seek professional help for grief. Press play to join in on this conversation.

In the season 2 finale of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts, Rae Scottie and Dr. Burns, discuss how you can review previously set goals, identify new goals that need to be added to the list, and make plans to achieve those new and old goals all while maintaining your mental health. Rae Scottie shares how she uses SMART goals to help her clients refocus, and Dr. Burns recommends solutions for individuals having trouble sticking to their goals. Press play to find out some surprising news about next season.

In the Season 2 Session 10 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-host Dr. J Burns along with guest speakers Jameshia Burns, LaKiera Christian, and Destinee Macon what it's like being a black mother in today's society. Our guest speakers also examine their relationships with their mothers growing up and how it affects their relationship with their child. Jameshia, LaKiera, and Destinee share how their friends and family can provide support to make motherhood easier. Press play to join our discussion.

In the Season 2 Session 8 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns address insecurities head on. Our co-hosts examine the effects of generational insecurities and common insecurities held by Black women and men. Dr. J Burns and Rae Scottie share their personal insecurities and how they have worked to overcome them. Press play to join our discussion.

In the Season 2 Session 7 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and Rae Scottie discuss how expectations vs. the reality of dating can affect one's mental health. Our co-hosts examine what real first dates look like, splitting the bill while dating vs in a relationship, andsetting boundaries. Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns share their opinions on red and green flags, as well as dating online and moving in together. Press play to join this hot conversation.

In the Season 2 Session 6 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns along with guest speaker LPC Deondra Curry explore mental healthcare within the criminal justice. Our co-hosts and guest speaker also examine the effects of solitary confinement on mental health and the usefulness of mental health treatment in reentry programs. Deondra shares her personal experience working with this population. Press play to join our discussion.