On this week’s episode, Nkem Ndefo joins the Black Woman’s Confidant to discuss the intersection of trauma, healing and resilience. Nkem Ndefo, MSN, CNM, RN, is the founder of Lumos Transforms and creator of The Resilience Toolkit. She is a skilled practitioner, dynamic speaker, and valued strategist. As mental health professionals, Dr. Nicole and Nkem break down how not to over respond to your traumas as well as tips on how we can navigate the turbulent climate of the next four years.

On this week’s episode, Shirria McCullough joins the Black Woman’s Confidant to discuss dealing with mom guilt. Shirria is a licensed Clinical social worker and the founder of Mental Wellness Clinical CCS, a virtual private practice dedicated to helping millennial moms navigate anxiety, depression, and burnout while balancing their careers, families, and personal growth. As mental health professionals, Dr. Nicole and Shirria give insight on why as moms of color we may be conditioned to experience mom guilt as well as why we set unrealistic expectations on ourselves. They also give tips on how you can bridge the disconnect between other people’s expectations and who you want to be as a mother as well as how you can navigate being a career woman and having a family without feeling guilty.

On this week’s episode, Dr. Nicole breaks down navigating friendships as an adult and why you might find it difficult to make or keep friends at your current stage. Dr. Nicole also gives you tips on how to maintain and nurture your childhood friendships as well as tips on how you can cultivate new friendships in your adult life.

On this week’s episode, Dr. Nicole discusses being a Black Woman in the workplace and the unique difficulties that we face at the intersection of being black and a woman. Dr. Nicole also gives tips on how to navigate a space that was never meant for you and how you can preserve your mental health along the way.

On this week’s episode, Dr. Nicole answers one of your questions about the difference between social anxiety and introversion. Dr. Nicole also dives into what social anxiety looks like, how it can be confused with being an introvert and what you can do to help.

On this week’s episode, Dr Nicole dives into the aftermath of the 2024 Presidential Election and how Black women are moving forward after the results. Dr. Nicole also gives insight on how you can preserve your mental health as well as tips on how we can stay in the fight.

On this week’s episode, Dr. Nicole discusses dealing with grief during the holiday season and why there is no right or wrong way to do it. Dr. Nicole also gives insight on how to recognize if you are experiencing prolonged grief disorder as well as tips on how to get through the holiday season while grieving. 

On this week’s episode, Dr. Nicole dives into New Year’s Resolutions, why they can be intimidating and how you can set yourself up for success when choosing your goals. She also gives insight on how you can frame your resolutions so they don’t seem as overwhelming as well as tips on how you can start preparing for your resolutions now. 

On this week’s episode, Dr. Nicole discusses the common stressors that may appear during the holiday season as well as how to deal with them. Dr. Nicole gives insight on why boundaries are important during the holiday season and tips on how you can set them for others as well as yourself. She also discusses why self care and keeping your therapy appointments are vital to a successful holiday season.