The Black Woman's Confidant

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.

On this week's episode, Dr. Nicole discusses how the current political atmosphere can impact your mental health and how you can deal with the anxiety and stress that may come with it. She also breaks down how the compounding stress of previous elections may still be affecting you as well as how this current election cycle is hitting Black women particularly hard.

On this week's episode, Dr. Jessi Gold joins the Black Woman's Confidant to discuss finding humanity in medicine. Dr. Jessi Gold is the Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee System, an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the author of How Do You Feel? One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine. As psychiatrists, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jessi also give insight on how you can care for yourself when you are busy taking care of others and how you can be an ally to your fellow doctors.

On this week's episode, Kellee Knighten Hough joins the Black Woman's Confidant for part 2 of our discussion on political activism and its effects of your mental health. Kellee Knighten Hough is an intellectual interrogator, defiant debater, and champion of common sense. Through her political takes on social media, Kellee has created her brand "Vote, Heaux" which focuses on raising voter awareness and participation in America. On this second part, Dr. Nicole and Kellee discuss the current political space, how it can be mentally taxing as well as tips on how you can handle the toll it might take.

On this week's episode, Kellee Knighten Hough joins the Black Woman's Confidant to discuss political activism and its effect on your mental health. Kellee Knighten Hough is an intellectual interrogator, defiant debater, and champion of common sense. Through her political takes on social media, Kellee has created her brand "Vote, Heaux" which focuses on raising voter awareness and participation in America. Dr. Nicole and Kellee give insight into how Kellee got into the political space, the importance of getting your message out and why you don't have to be perfect to get your point across.