In the Season 2 Session 4 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns explore how the changes in seasons can affect your mood. Our co-hosts discuss the under diagnosis of seasonal affective disorders (SAD) in Black Americans and reasons for possible causes. Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns share their experiences with treating individuals experiencing SAD and their personal stories with useful ways to manage. Press play to join in on the discussion.

In the Season 2 Session 3 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. Burns and Rae Scottie examine the eating culture of Black Americans and how it affects mental health. Our co-hosts  analyze the role of food pushing and force feeding in African American childhoods. Dr. Burns and Rae Scottie share their experiences with treating eating disorders in Black Americans and their personal stories with dieting and trying to maintaining their culture while eating healthier. Press play to learn about this month's challenge.

In the Season 2 Session 2 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and Dr. Burns discuss the stress of being a responsible adult. Our co-hosts also explore the essential life skills every adult needs to live their best life. Dr. Burns and Rae Scottie share their personal stories with growing up in black homes and schools and the importance of teaching young children about these essential life skills. Press play to join our discussion.

In the season 2 premiere session of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts J Burns and Rae Scottie along with guest speakers Gabriel Acoff and Brandon Windham discuss the trials and triumphs of being a black man in America. Our co-hosts and guest speakers also examine the use of the n-word and bringing up mental health in conversations with black men. Brandon and Gabe share their personal history with physical and mental health care and how black women can aide in the improving the mental health of black men. Press play to join our discussion.

In the season 1 finale of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts, Rae Scottie and J Burns, discuss how one becomes a counselor, services offered by a counselor, the difference between a counselor/social worker/psychologist, and how to find a counselor that is right for you. Rae Scottie, our cohost who specializes in utilizing sand tray therapy, shares research on how effective it can be in treating adults who have experienced traumatic events and have many repressed memories. J Burns also discusses her experience as a substance abuse counselor and popular techniques used in group therapy. Press play to find out how seeing a counselor can be beneficial to you and those you care about.

In session 11 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts, J Burns and Rae Scottie, give a brief description of general neurodevelopmental disabilities before going into a deeper discussion on diagnostic criteria for intellectual disabilities, severity levels, risk and prognostic factors, how intellectual disabilities are diagnosed, and effective treatment methods. J Burns, our cohost who specializes in treating individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, also gives tips for parents and caregivers of individuals with intellectual disabilities before recommending a black therapist in the Houston, TX area who specializes in treating behavioral issues associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism. 

In Session 10 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and J Burns along with guest speakers Brandon Windham and Shay Frazier discuss how the supportiveness of parents affect their children when they grow up and how to create healthy adult relationships with your parents. Our co-hosts and guest speakers also explore the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and lessons from the recently released biographical film King Richard. Brandon and Shay share their personal experiences growing up and how they hope their future children will view their parent-child relationship. Parents press play to find out how your supportive behavior may influence your child. Children press play to find out if it is worth mending that relationship with your unsupportive parent.

In Session 9 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts J Burns and Rae Scottie discuss personal lessons they have learned and also share lessons listeners have learned in 2021. J Burns talks about learning to not settle and Rae Scottie reviews how she learned to allow others to care for her. One of our listeners learned to step out on faith. What lesson did you learn in 2021? We have mountains to conquer in 2022! Tune in to find out how.

In Session 8 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and J Burns along with guest speaker Narcissist Abuse Coach Joy Larkin discuss signs that someone you are dating may be a narcissist, prevalence of narcissism in the black community, and how to overcome narcissist abuse. Our co-hosts and guest speaker also explore the difference between a narcissist and a sociopath and Da Baby's recent actions that have some people labeling him as a narcissist. Joy gives details on Live Narc Free, her organization that helps individuals learn how to reclaim their well-being, self-esteem, love, relationship, and how to break free from narcissist abuse. Tune in to better understand true narcissism and how to break free from those relationships.

In Session 7 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts J Burns and Rae Scottie along with guest speaker Social Worker Gigi Ivey define self-esteem, discuss factors that negatively impact to self-esteem, and how to improve your self-esteem and possibly help others in their journey as well. Our co-hosts and guest speaker discuss how the direct impact of social media on self esteem in the black community. Gigi gives details on Frontline Housing Inc., a nonprofit organization in Atlanta, GA where she and others work to empower the community and creating low barrier housing opportunities for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. The session ends with the homework assignment to implement positive affirmations. Tune in to better assess about your current level of self-esteem.