The Black Woman's Confidant

Do you constantly feel like you're the one holding everything together, both emotionally and financially, for yourself and those around you? Is it often the case that you perceive yourself as the sole stable individual in your family? This week on The Black Woman's Confidant, Dr. Nicole delves into the emotional and physical toll of being the most stable person in your life. She also provides valuable advice on how to safeguard your mental health and manage this burden through establishing boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and reassessing certain relationships.

On this week's episode, Shanice Watson joins The Black Woman's Confidant to discuss her journey with navigating grief after child loss. Shanice Watson is a devoted wife, loving mother, licensed therapist under supervision, and faith-driven business owner. Drawing strength from her personal experiences and her walk with Christ, Shanice Watson has made it her life's mission to help others navigate pain, find healing, and discover purpose in the midst of hardship. As someone who has experienced tragedy, Shanice gives insight into how she managed her own grief and mental health, while helping her family navigate their own.

On this week's episode, Dr. Kristi Johnson joins The Black Woman's Confidant to discuss her journey in dance and how she was able to find her rhythm on and off the dancefloor. Dr. Johnson is a debut children's book author and seasoned dance educator, dedicated to inspiring young learners through movement. With over 20 years of experience as a dance educator and performing artist, Kristi's work has been presented on national and international stages, including festivals, community theaters, university programs, and film. As someone who was able to achieve her dreams in the arts, Dr. Kristi gives insight on how you can find your own artistry and turn your dreams into reality.

On this week's episode, Dr. Sophia Grant joins The Black Woman's Confidant to discuss reclaiming your narrative and finding the strength to pivot. Dr. Sophia Grant is a board-certified pediatrician in general pediatrics and child abuse pediatrics. She is also the co-host of The 2 Sisters of a Certain Age Podcast with her sister Judy Grant where they explore life with intellect and humor through a medical and therapeutic lens. As someone who has pivoted many times in her life, Dr. Sophia Grant gives insight how she handled the curve balls life sent her way as well as why you don't have to be known by your trauma.

On this week's episode, Dr. Nina Joy Mena joins The Black Woman's Confidant to discuss finding your joy, as well as her Inspire Joy Method. Dr. Nina Joy Mena, known as Dr. NJoy, is an Atlanta-based community psychiatrist, author, podcaster, and motivational speaker dedicated to promoting mental wellness and reducing mental health stigma in the Black community. As the founder of NJoy LIFE Living In Full Empowerment, LLC, and host of the Journey to Joy Live podcast, Dr. NJoy inspires resilience and joy through her work. As psychiatrists, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nina Joy break down how focusing on your mental, physical, financial, social and aspirational health can help lead to a more balanced and joyful life.

On this week's episode, Dr. Tracee Short joins The Black Woman's Confidant to discuss Co-Living, the new housing option that is becoming extremely popular. Dr. Tracee Short is a celebrated burn surgeon, highly requested speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur and creator of Dr. Shortee's Burn Butter. As a self proclaimed co-living expert, Dr. Tracee debunks common myths about co-living as well as some major benefits you may not expect.

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.