Talking With Dr Toy

The year of 2020 has certainly been a year of 20/20 vision in that we have seen things more clearly than we have ever seen them before. This time has and continues to be a painful awakening of some realities. Pain and pressure have a way of bringing out things in us that we may have not imaged took up residence in our lives. It is with reason that domestic violence, conflict, division, racist rhetoric and behavior have intensified. We are seeing things in our friends that have disappointed us which has ended some relationships we thought were rock solid. However, if we are honest, there are somethings that have risen to the surface within us. These parts have been referred to as our shadow parts. Those parts we do not want to admit are within us. Learn more about these parts or the Judas within via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. 

What's going on is a powerful question that takes some serious reflection and introspection. We may see with our eyes, but what are we experiencing in our minds, bodies, and our Spirit? Sometimes, sitting in such a moment can be terrifying and so we just vow to keep it moving without thinking about the impact in our lives or those around us. I reunited with the Sistahs from "Sistah Speak" to discuss their perspective (Nancy Childress-Hardy and Chantea Kirkwood). Tune into podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com You don't want to miss this dynamic conversation--Part Four!

What's going on is a powerful question that takes some serious reflection and introspection. We may see with our eyes, but what are we experiencing in our minds, bodies, and our Spirit? Sometimes, sitting in such a moment can be terrifying and so we just vow to keep it moving without thinking about the impact in our lives or those around us. I invited some special guests to address the holistic impact (Spiritually, Physiologically, Psychologically) of what's happening in this nation:  Pastor Dr. Judy Cummings, Marcus Lyons, LPC-MHSP and Dr. Victor Ukwu, Medical Doctor. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com .You don't want to miss this dynamic conversation!

What's going on is a powerful question that takes some serious reflection and introspection. We may see with our eyes, but what are we experiencing in our minds, bodies, and our Spirit? Sometimes, sitting in such a moment can be terrifying and so we just vow to keep it moving without thinking about the impact in our lives or those around us. I invited some special guests to address the holistic impact (Spiritually, Physiologically, Psychologically) of what's happening in this nation:  Stacey Lanier, LPC-MHSP; Linda Manning, Psychologist, Joe Joseph Ojibway, Nurse Practitioner, Jeremy Sublett, LPC-MHSP;  and Dr. Thurman Webb Jr., LPC-MHSP. Tune into podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com You don't want to miss this dynamic conversation!

What's going on? Is a powerful question that takes some serious reflection and introspection. We may see with our eyes, but what are we experiencing in our minds, bodies, and our Spirit? Sometimes, sitting in such a moment can be terrifying and so we just vow to keep it moving without thinking about the impact in our lives or those around us. I invited some special guests to assist me in addressing the holistic impact (Spiritually, Physiologically, Psychologically) of what's happening in this nation: Psychologist, Dr. Keisha Bean, Pastor, Dr. John R. Faison, Sr, and OBGYN, Dr. Kendra Hayslett. Tune into podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com  You don't want to miss this dynamic conversation! 

Journal of A Grieving, Angry, and Bewildered Black Female Therapist: To Hope or Not to Hope:  Some of what I am witnessing in this moment has sparked some degree of hope. When I see people of diverse origins and ethnicity joining the movement and some experiencing a degree of enlightenment like never before, I begin to think, maybe this time is different.  However, when I allow myself to go there, I struggle because what happens if I am disappointed? Some of us may experience this similar struggle. Do we cease to hope for fear of being disappointed? Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy.

Talking With Dr. Toy: A Journal of a Grieving, Angry, and Bewildered Black Female Therapist. God is not divorced from the social and racial injustices taking place in our society. So why does it seem some within the religious community are silent or disconnected as if God does not have anything to do or say about these issues? What message might this be sending to the nation and to world? Let me assure you--God cares and as His ambassadors, are we open to being His voice, His feet, and His hands during this time? Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy.

As I stated this June 2020 series is going to be raw. This past week has been a rough one where I experienced three conversations addressing aspects of racial and social inequalities. Two conversations were with white men and another conversation was with a friend. I process my thoughts, my concerns, and my emotions about these conversations. One thing that emerged from these interactions was clarity regarding what I personally needed during this time and that is a safe place to authentically process and for someone to actively and emphatically listen. The hope is for everyone to have such a place to process because it is seriously need for to one navigate this current context in a healthy and holistic way. Tune into via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy. 

We are facing a moment in this nation where it cannot be business as usual. I have personally explored several responses individuals are experiencing during this time: Denial, Resistance, Consumed, Overwhelmed, Exhaustion, and Confusion. What's behind these responses? I explore and provide some rationale as to what I believe may be fueling such responses and ways to navigate them in a healthy and an helpful way. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com I look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Toy. 

The title of June's series for the Talking With Dr. Toy Show: A Journal of a Grieving, Angry, and Bewildered Black Female Therapist. I am voicing my personal thoughts of what I'm witnessing and experiencing with my head and my heart during this time. Be prepared, it's going to be raw, reflective, and hopefully restorative. Stay tuned and listen to the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. I look forward to connective with you! Dr. Toy.