Everyone can benefit from therapy. It's self-care.     In this episode, Daree & Daj explore the stigma of therapy in Black culture, and why Blacks don't trust the healthcare system in America.    Topics:

• Diabetes awareness 
• Mental health awareness 1:57
• Evaluating your mental health: should you choose therapy or life coaching? 6:31
• Our experiences with therapy and medication 8:55
• Difficulties when booking a new therapist 13:13
• Why Black people don't trust doctors, and disparities in healthcare for minorities 24:16
• Social determinants of health 30:48
• How COVID and lackluster healthcare processes affect the elderly 36:46
• Your Community: nothing matters unless you care about other people - look out for your neighbors 41:29

    Daree's Diabetes awareness podcast: https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/worst-diabetes-mom-stacey-simms      The SCAN Foundation in California is helping to realize the needs of the 65+ population there. Daree narrated this documentary style video, which is a follow up to a case study done with some elderly participants to see how their lives have changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. https://vimeo.com/460252950     Daree is speaking at the Afros and Audio Podcast Festival, a virtual conference on Nov. 14 and 15.  Use her promo code AFAU20DAN to save 10% at afrosandaudio.com.