Soul Talk For Black Folks

Can you believe it? We finished the entire first season of Soul Talk for Black Folks!! In our season finale episode, we give a brief overview of our conversations with this season's guests, share some interesting things we learned during each episode, and talk about how we hope each episode created more openness to discuss mental health concerns within the Black community. Thanks again to all of our Season 1 guests, and to each of our amazing and supportive listeners. Love, your soul sistahs, Sarah and LaToya

In this episode, we speak with Dr Catherine Jackson, a licensed clinical psychologist and a board certified neurotherapist. Dr J is a sought after international speaker and media expert who's been featured in Forbes, Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, CNN and many other media outlets. Dr J shares with us why, as a Black community, we many times tend to have a hustle mentality, she discusses some ways that we can retrain our brain to be less impulsive and reactive and provides ways Black folks can go about finding the right therapist for them. Listen to this episode... your mind, body and soul will thank you!

In this episode we talk with Carmen Jimenez-Pride, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Carmen discusses tips on supporting kids struggling with anxiety due to the pandemic, why it's okay to be a 'good enough mother,' and how to have conversations with our sons and daughters about what it can mean to be Black in America. 

In this episode, we talk with LaToshia Rouse, a birth and postpartum doula and the owner of Birth Sisters Doula Services. LaToshia shares her experience with having triplets at 26 weeks gestation via an emergency vaginal delivery. LaToshia discusses the ways her NICU experience and her personal pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences shape her work. Listen in to hear more about postpartum depression and ways Black women can increase social support during and following pregnancy.

In this episode, we talk with Jessica Crunkleton, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and a Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor Level II. Jessica shares areas of concern related to stepfamily dynamics, unique challenges that African-American stepfamily couples face, and ways to begin the process of building a new family identity when two families come together.

In this episode we talk with O.L. and Sway Buckley, Co-Founders of Marriedpreneur Life Institute and the hosts of The Marriedpreneur Life podcast where they help faith-based married entrepreneurs create momentum in life and business. The Buckley's share about incorporating faith and business, the importance of clarity, structure and productivity using their F.R.A.M.E. method. So if you want to hear more about ways to be a successful Marriedprenuer, listen in as O.L. Sway share how they help align couples to walk purposefully, powerfully and profitably in sync!

Have you ever wondered how on Earth you are supposed to handle all of the things with your family life, while also prioritizing your own health? Well it sounds like you are listening to the right episode! In this episode we talk with Dr Lisa N. Folden, a Licensed Physical Therapist, mom-focused health coach and the owner of Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC. 

As a body positive women’s health expert and health at every size (HAES) ambassador, Dr. Folden assists women seeking a healthier lifestyle by guiding their wellness choices through organization, planning strategies and holistic goal setting. Dr. Folden is a mom of three, published author and speaker who understands the complex needs of the modern busy woman. Therefore, she considers helping busy moms find their ‘healthy’ as one of her of top priorities. So grab some coffee, or a cup of tea and listen in, as we Soul Talk!

In this episode, we talk with Louis Reed, Board-Certified Addictions Counselor and Licensed Alcohol & Addictions Practitioner about a topic that does not get discussed enough- prison reform. Louis is the Sr. Director of Membership and Partnerships for the REFORM Alliance and has years of experience in government, criminal justice expertise, policy advocacy, public health, as well as personal impact, as he served nearly 14 years in federal prison and several years on supervision. During this episode, we talk about what prison reform is, the way imprisonment disproportionately affects those loving in poverty, and the Black and Brown communities, and alternatives to imprisonment that should be considered. 

In this episode, we speak with DeShelle Burrowes, Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in assisting new moms with their transition to motherhood. DeShelle shares tips on various challenges new moms may experience, while also discussing concerns that may be more unique to Black
moms. How can you learn ways to cope with these difficulties? When is it time to seek support? How do you find and access resources? Tune in to this episode to get the answers to these questions and more!