We're often told that mental illness is just in our heads, but oftentimes, there are also physical symptoms that are associated with conditions like anxiety and depression. Achea Redd, activist and author, shares her experience with anxiety and the physical health scares that led to her diagnosis. Her latest book "Be Free Be You" can be found here: https://amzn.to/2Wssh3B

Jennifer Sterling, Holistic Nutritionist and creator of The Black Girl Healing Project, discusses the connection between oppression and emotional eating as it relates to black women.

Dr. Karinn Glover explains the difference between therapists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists. She also explains why medication is sometimes beneficial for mental illness and discusses alternative means of maintaining physical and mental well-being.

Dr. Angela Grayson. LPC, BC-DMT discusses dance/movement psychotherapy and explains how it can be used for stress management and reduction to avoid burnout. Her book: The "Meditation Moments Journal" can be found here: http://amzn.to/2FIzDfD

A conversation about anxiety, resilience and coping with Amina Shaw-Moss LCAT-LP, MPS - an Art Therapist based in New York City. In this episode, we talk about Amina's journey with anxiety, how she negotiates being a strong black woman, and how she helps her clients cultivate resilience using art therapy.

A conversation about mental health and motherhood with Graeme Seabrook, a Motherhood life coach who believes that in order for moms to thrive we have to make ourselves a priority. In this episode, we talk about Graeme’s struggles with postpartum depression, how she incorporates self-care in to her daily life, and how she supports moms of color to help them go from surviving to thriving.