Time stamps: 

00:00 intro

02:00 Charmaine’s 2nd round bracket

05:00 Donnell Jones vs SWV Weak debate

17:35 Nobody’s Supposed to be Here Vs Pretty Brown Eyes (Breaking My Heart)

20:40 Mike’s bracket- (Remember the Time Vs Anniversary, All My Life Vs Not Gon Cry, Cupid Vs You Got it Bad, 

27:04 I'll Make Love to You Vs, Let Me Love You

40:39 Jasmine’s bracket from hell

43:32 Ascension Vs Nice & Slow Debate

Watch the episodes in order:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJZnFprOIw6ahr_UTrz2vsNtoziuHnWKM&si=NZePfi2fBBOA8J-8 

BMM podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-black-man-misunderstood-podcast/id1522167698

Our bracket: march-madness-bracket listeners.xlsx

Podcasts versions are at:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f

Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope

Mental health x Black culture 

 #blackculture #90sr&b #marchmadness#Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube MaryJBlige #blackpodcast #maxwell #2000sRnb #staymentallydope #throwbackmusic #usher #rnbclassics #millennialmusic #SWV #donnelljones #BMMpodcast #deborahcox #mintcondition #boyztomen #112

best r&b songs 90s and 2000s

best rnb songs 90s and 2000s

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march madness music r&b

90’s to 2000’s RnB

90’s - 2000’s R&B

00:00 intro

01:17 1st- Sunshine Anderson Vs Mariah Carey, Tyrese Vs Health Headley, Alicia Vs Avant & Keke Wyatt, Jazmine Sullivan Vs Boyz II Men

14:00 Mike’s Bracket

33:00 Justice’s bracket

45:00 Songs we couldn’t decide on and outro

Our bracket: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kTT6jnLy1Jcym-hjaXfn-CwZuCb2UOVR/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=114235239632471142535&rtpof=true&sd=true

Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope

Join us, Jasmine and Charmaine, two Black licensed therapists as we discuss Angela Bassett's character, Bernie, from Waiting to Exhale. We are getting into what happens when you find yourself giving up all of you and then being left with what feels like nothing in return. We are also discussing codependency, falling apart, letting go, and the struggle to find yourself in the starting over process. Then just like always, we have some questions that need answers for this character in the movie.

Time stamps: 00:00 intro

05:20- Bernie and self-sacrifice

07:35 why some people can’t handle success (when relationships become transactional)

13:15 How did Bernie get into this situation (lost identity, unmet expectations)

20:26 Bernie’s stages of grief (sad, angry, delusional, dgaf, chopping hair off)

33:55 QTNA

Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dopeYouTube Versions found here: https://www.youtube.com/@Stay_mentallydope

Mental health x Black culture

#waitingtoexhale #strongblackwoman #codependency #selfesteem #blackculture#lowselfesteem #adultfriendships #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #throwbacktvshows #therapist #friendship#relationships #angelabasset #abusesurvivor #narcissist

Did this lady pray for sex from her ex? We are stepping on some toes today! Yes, she prayed for sex and then she found out he was gay. Let’s not forget that Gloria was trying to raise her teenage son, figure out what parenting could and would look like with her ex, figure out her own self-esteem, be there for her friends, and find love. We are soliciting hugs and prayers for Gloria. 

She is the third woman within the friend group of Waiting to Exhale that we are discussing in this episode. We are getting into it all; the coparenting, the self-esteem, depending on children, masking feelings, and the struggle to let go. Join Jasmine and Charmaine, two licensed black mental health therapists, as we unpack Gloria and this journey. As always, we have some questions that need answers for Gloria’s character as well. 

Time stamps: 

00:00 intro

02:02 overview of Gloria (and Tariq)

06:55 Gloria coparenting with David

11:20 when you’re holding on for too long

16:08 Gloria can’t handle getting what she prayed for

21:30 No one thing defines you or you will be disappointed every time

24:02 QTNA

#waitingtoexhale #strongblackwoman #selfesteem #blackculture

#lowselfesteem #adultfriendships #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #throwbacktvshows #therapist #friendship

#relationships  #LelaRochen #JustLeon #PARENTIFICATION #giancarloespicito #lorettadevine

Who is Gloria's son in Waiting to Exhale

Loretta Devine waiting to exhale walk

waiting to exhale gloria walking away

I hope he not watching me walk away

How do you let go of someone you have kids with

How do you co-parent with someone you're still in love with

How do you get over an ex you still love and have a child with

What is the root cause of low self-esteem

Should you be in a relationship if you have low self-esteem

What is the enmeshed mother syndrome?

What does mother-son codependency look like

Can a mother be too attached to her child

“You raggedy, B*****!” This man showed up drunk in a leather vest and then threw an orange at her. Like come on man!

“He’s a good man Savannah!” Who was Savannah’s mama seeing? Because babyyyy who was he a good man too??

We are starting a four-part series discussing each of the ladies from Waiting to Exhale and we are so excited for you to join in this discussion with us. In this episode, we are talking about Savannah from Waiting to Exhale and parental expectations. Join us, Charmaine and Jasmine, as we discuss Savannah, parental expectations, parental defined value, and what success can look like for each of us based on outside values and expectations.

As always we have a lot of questions that need answers.

00:00 intro

02:30 overview

05:30 when parental expectations are too much

7:47 Savannah and her mom had a dysfunctional relationship

10:30 When your parent can’t see your worth

14:15 tying worth to beauty

16:55 nothing will make your life perfect

19:20 how the parents values impact the child

21:55 QTNA (being older and single)

Podcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490fAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope

Mental health x Black culture

#waitingtoexhale #blackculture#mentalhealth #dysfunctionalfamily #whitneyhouston #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #throwbacktvshows #friendship#relationships #parenting #ScotsdaleArizona #Arizona #AngelaBassett #ParentalExpectations #LorettaDevine #LelaRochon #DennisHaysbert #KenyaMoore #GregoryHines #WendellPierce #MichaelBeach #DonaldFaison #MykeltiWilliamson #BrandonHammon #JustLeon #Leon #HesaGoodManSavannah

00:00 intro

01:49 overview

04:55 when you don’t tell your family you are in a interracial relationship

06:40 Why Aunt Vy loses it when she finds out about the interracial relationship (when the overfunctioner gets upset)

10:10 why Black parents sometimes struggle with noncompliance (obedience = love)

18:14 why families change when one person grows/heal

24:19 QTNA

Episode: https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Prince-Bel-Air/dp/B003Q5K3DU

Deliver us from Eva https://youtu.be/sB4uMTPba1I?si=bIY6OgRYfQT96zMo 

Soul Food https://youtu.be/uL6-W_aVSTw?si=aQh9wQQwH5rYQd_A 

Podcasts versions are at:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f

Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope

Mental health x Black culture 

#freshprince #blackculture #blackfamilies #interracialrelationships #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #throwbacktvshows #enmeshment #codependent

Friends! How many of us have them? Or maybe the question should be how many of us could maintain the friendship and the changes that happen within them? We’re responding to a listener's question about friendship. 

Friendships change and require navigation and boundaries. That requires vulnerability and communication. UGH we know that is not always easy but what is the alternative? Being petty? Walking on eggshells and not talking? Being passive aggressive? Constantly ending friendships? 

Join this conversation with us as we try to navigate this situation and what happens when friendships change and require boundaries and communication. We are out here trying to Stay Mentally Dope! 

Time stamps: 

00:00 intro

01:28 the situation: what would you do if your friend introduced you to your now boyfriend who was her male best friend first?

02:50 vulnerable and authentic conversations 

06:00 why we have to talk about boundaries over and over again

07:55 How being honest about how our feel, will help your friendship

14:30 Why it is ok if someone questions your boundaries

20:00 what happens of you change as a person and expect your friends to change too

21:45 what do you do about a bad influence friend?

Mental health x Black culture 

#anxiousattachment #adultfriendships #blackculture #boundaries #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #authenticity #toxicfriends #Attachment #Trauma #therapist #friendship #relationships # #selffulfillingprofecy #FriendshipBoundaries #BoundariesInFriendships #Boundaries #Friendships #NavigatingFriendships #communication #Vulnerability 

What are normal friendship boundaries?

How do you set boundaries in a toxic friendship?

How do you set boundaries with manipulative Friends?

How to set boundaries politely

How do you set boundaries without losing friends?

When should you take space from a friend?

What to do when a friend is draining you?

How do you deal with friends when you stop drinking?