Stay Mentally Dope

Stay Mentally Dope

By Charmaine Beasley, LPC-S & Jasmine Bishop, LPC-SHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Stay Mentally Dope episodes

  • So the Internet Says you Have a Mental Health Diagnosis | Stay Mentally Dope

    Your timeline said you have ADHD or maybe it’s trauma. The viral video said it’s definitely narcissism. But… is it actually a diagnosis, or is the algorithm doing too much?Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two therapists, as they are breaking down mental-health information vs. misinformation on social media, the rise of self-diagnosis, and why a relatable 30-second video isn’t the same thing as a clinical assessment. Come for the laughs, stay for the “wait… I do that” moments.00:00 intro01:39 social media mental health is good AND complicated05:40 accessibility is king8:48 why a internet therapist is NOT YOUR therapist11:31 you can bring a social media video to session15:27 the diagnosing people debate18:21 Therapist tips for navigate mental health info on social media


    Mental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black women

    32 min
  • Brown Sugar: Why We Run From What We Really Want

    Brown Sugar gave us Black love, hip-hop, and chemistry… but did it also give us a masterclass in avoidance and what it can look like when you get off course from what you really want in life. We’re talking Black culture, mental health, attachment, authenticity, and the things we swear we’re not avoiding. Because sometimes the person standing in your way is…you.

    Join Charmaine and Jasmine, your two favorite therapists, as we unpack this movie, all the feels, and with some jokes in between.

    34 min
  • Saying No When You Want To: Summer Walker Therapy | Stay Mentally Dope

    In this episode, we are talking about the song ‘No’ by Summer Walker. We are talking about what it looks like when you have been saying ‘yes’ in a relationship and decide to start saying ‘no’. We want to discuss what it can look like to change up how you show up in relationships and start creating boundaries. It can be hard out here in these boundaries and ‘No’ streets. Join, Charmaine and Jasmine- two therapists, in this episode as we discuss this song and what we feel like it means for mental health and black culture.

    Summer Walker No: https://share.google/MzKO7YqvrE3J29EDKBeyonce Yes: https://youtu.be/JqXwmATxYUw?si=QTB7I2C-1pPmDTAQ00:00 intro01:30 song overview02:15 The consequences of saying no to your loved ones05:58 why not having boundaries is rewarded08:26 Is your self-worth in what you do or who you are?16:18 What do therapists wish people knew or understood about boundaries?19:35 How can you know if you are keeping the peace instead of telling the truth?26:10 Why is saying no so hard? (tips)36:26 recapThe most researched questions about saying no are: Can I say no after saying yes?How to politely say no after you said yes?What is the kindest way to reject?How to say no and still be likeable?Journal Questions:What is a full bodied yes?What’s the hardest part of saying no?How do black women view obligation?How can you know if you are keeping the peace instead of telling the truth?How is people pleasing different in black communities?How can relationships change when you start saying no?Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black women


    39 min
  • Yung Miami's "Spend Dat": Survival & Self-Love | Stay Mentally Dope

    In this episode, we are talking about Yung Miami’s song Spend Dat. This song has become a controversial anthem but we are talking about the aspects of the song that identify self-love, celebrating all parts of us, and showing gratitude for things that we may have learned in order to survive. Join, Charmaine and Jasmine (two Black therapists), in this episode as we discuss this song and what we feel like it means for mental health and black culture.

    24 min
  • What Moesha Taught Us About Vulnerability and Safety | Stay Mentally Dope

    What happens when vulnerability meets the reality of dating and personal safety? In this episode, we revisit an episode of Moesha that tackled issues many women still navigate today. Join Jasmine and Charmaine, your two favorite black therapists, as we explore the complexities of vulnerability, the risks women often consider when dating, and the unspoken realities of moving through the world as a woman.We'll discuss the tension between wanting connection and needing safety, how women are socialized to navigate dating, the emotional labor of constantly assessing risk, and the impact these experiences can have on trust, relationships, and mental well-being. Together, we'll examine how culture, gender expectations, and personal experiences shape the way we approach dating and vulnerability.What messages about dating and safety have women received from family, culture, and society?How does constantly assessing risk impact mental health and relationships?

    00:00 intro03:35 rape culture and how women are impacted05:30 Episode overview09:30 Can someone have dating or relationship trauma?13:13 Examples of date rape culture and how it shapes mental health28:40 What therapists wish people knew about intimate partner violence


    Videos mentioned: Back on Our BS: https://youtu.be/2cS54elYlE0Mental health x Black culture #datingapp #traumahealing #datingadvice #rapeculture#Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourney #moesha #therapistexplains #domesticviolenceawareness Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenIn what episode of Moesha does she get drugged? Can dating be a source of trauma?What is the meaning of IPV? A very special episode

    33 min
  • Biker Boyz: Seeking Approval Versus Creating Your Own Identity? | Stay Mentally Dope

    In this episode, we are talking about Biker Boyz and doing what we do best which is going deeper. Join us as we, licensed therapists, talk about father and son relationships, approval seeking from parents, creating your own identity, how grief and loss impact parental relationships, and where emotional vulnerability and communication fall in the midst of all of this.




    45 min
  • Therapist Reactions to Reddit Stories -Boundaries in Relationships | Stay Mentally Dope

    Reddit has a lot of stories about boundaries in relationships and in this episode we are talking about it. Charmaine and Jasmine, your two favorite mental health therapists will discuss Reddit stories discussing boundaries and relationships and give their reactions and thoughts. 00:00 introYoutube version at: https://youtu.be/ZN-k4xbh4wwMental health x Black culture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourneyPodcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womensetting boundariesrelationship boundarieswhat are boundariesPersonal boundariesReddit stories aitahr/aitah r/aita

    36 min
  • J. Cole’s 1985: Mentorship, Mental Health, and Maturity| Stay Mentally Dope

    We’re breaking down J.Cole’s song 1985 and getting real about mentorship, mental health, what it means to respond and maybe just react. It is judgement? Is it growth or ego? Does constructive criticism hit differently in black culture? Join your two favorite mental health therapists, Jasmine and Charmaine, as we discuss this. Let’s talk about it.


    Mental health x Black culture #jcole #emotionalintelligence #mentorship #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #therapistpodcast #fortheculture ##mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthjourney #emotionalmaturity Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenMental healthWhat causes defensiveness in a person?How to react when someone is defensive?What kind of trauma causes defensiveness?

    32 min
  • Love Jones: Anxious & Avoidant Attachment Styles

    Three questions: do you know your attachment style, have you seen the movie Love Jones, AND have you ever been in a Love Jones type relationship? Nina and Darius had their ups and downs but the love story was epic. In this episode, join your two favorite black therapists as we talk about anxious and avoidant attachment styles and how it affects communication and relationships, pattern cycles, and how to recognize it and heal.


    00:00 Intro

    01:40 Overview of the attachment styles

    05:44 Love Jones overview

    08:00 Did Darius have anxious attachment?

    13:55 Communication issues between attachment styles -

    -assumptions

    -keeping a back up roster

    -not showing all your cards

    -fantasizing about ex

    -not resolving issues

    -not having accountability

    -being reactive

    -having different emotional regulation and conflict styles

    25:30 Why recognizing your attachment is so important & being attracted to a partner with different attachment

    29:05 therapists thoughts on avoidant and anxious couple conflict resolution

    Follow us: Stay Mentally Dope (@staymentallydope) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok - Make Your Day FB:staymentallydope | FacebookMental health x Black culture Podcasts for womenmental health podcast podcast for black womenMental health#attachmentstyles #couplestherapy #mentalhealth #selflove #mentalhealthpodcast #blackwomenshealth #lovejones #lovejonesmovieWhy did they break up in Love Jones?

    Can an avoidant and anxious relationship work?

    how to make anxious-avoidant relationship work

    How to handle an avoidant partner?

    fearful avoidant vs dismissive avoidant

    anxious attachment style healing

    33 min

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Mental health just ain’t the same for Black folks. Join Charmaine & Jasmine, two licensed therapists obsessed with Black culture, as they: