🧠💔 NEW EPISODE 💔🧠 Season 6 Epi 5🎙️ “I Didn't Want to Die – But I Didn't Know How to Live”

In this raw and deeply moving episode, Dr. Delvena sits down with Diandra Ford-Wing, a courageous young woman who opens up about the moment her pain nearly convinced her that life wasn’t worth living.

She speaks the words many suffer in silence with:
“I didn’t want to die... I just couldn’t figure out how to keep living.”

Together, we explore:💬 What led her to that dark moment🛑 The myths and misunderstandings about suicide🤲 How she survived—and what healing looks like now❤️‍🩹 The role of therapy, support, and self-forgiveness🌱 Why her story isn’t over—and neither is yours

This episode is a must-hear for anyone struggling, anyone who loves someone in pain, and anyone who believes in the power of the human spirit to rise again.

✨ You are not alone. Help is real. Hope is real. Healing is possible. ✨

🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform - SPOTIFY, IHEARTRADIO, PANDORA, APPLE PODCASTS, YOUTUBE, SOUND CLOUD
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#IDidntWantToDie #SuicideSurvivor #MentalHealthMatters #BrainLove #DrDelvena #TheBrainLovePodcast #HealingJourney #StillHere #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma #LetsChat #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention

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What happens when a young man feels the pressure to go multiple rounds — but his body taps out after one? Is it physical? Mental? Or just unrealistic expectations?

This week on The Brain Love Podcast, we’re getting real about male sexual performance, endurance myths, and the psychological impact of not “measuring up” to what culture and partners expect.

Let’s talk biology, ego, stamina — and how to stop letting comparison kill your confidence in the bedroom.

#BrainLovePodcast #SexualHealth #MalePerformance #SexualStamina #MentalHealthAndSex #OneAndDone #LetsTalkAboutIt #drdelvena #RealTalk #MensHealth #PerformancePressure

ARE YOU READTY TO TAKE THE COUCH?

Sorry ladies and gents for the late arrival of last week's episode. Today on The Brain Love Podcast, we’re diving into a powerful and often controversial question: Can a woman raise a man? We’re unpacking the difference between raising a boy into a man versus trying to build a man who should already know how to lead himself. Can a mother teach manhood without male figures? Can a woman “fix” a grown man stuck in survival mode?

Let’s talk about the emotional labor, the expectations, and what healthy support really looks like in relationships and parenting.

Tap in and bring your truth — because this episode is gonna challenge some narratives.  Join Jawan Strader, the Emmy award winning host of NBC 6's "Voices", author and speaker, Robert Jackson, and me, Dr. Delvena, as we discuss the hard stuff. SEASON 6, EPI 3

#BrainLovePodcast #CanAWomanRaiseAMan #SingleMotherhood #Manhood #MentalHealthMatters #BlackFamilies #ToughConversations #EmotionalLabor #drdelvena #PodcastTeaser #NewEpisode #LetsTalkAboutIt

 NEW EPISODE | The Doctor Who Couldn’t Zip Her Dress: A Breast Cancer Story

This week on The Brain Love Podcast, Dr. Delvena Thomas sits down with a courageous family practice physician, Dr. Michelle Powell, who became the patient.  Diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic, she opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of treatment—from the strength it took to keep practicing medicine, to the day chemo made her too weak to zip her own dress.

As a psychiatrist, Dr. Thomas was deeply moved by her vulnerability, her resilience, and the raw honesty she brings to this conversation. This isn’t just a story about survival—it’s a story about identity, womanhood, and healing.

 “I couldn’t even zip my dress… and I’m a doctor. I help people heal—but I couldn’t help myself.”

 Tune in for a powerful blend of medical insight and human connection. We are in season 6, epi #2!

#BrainLovePodcast #BreastCancerAwareness #SurvivorStory #PhysiciansArePatientsToo #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourney #WomenInMedicine #Resilience #ChemoChronicles #BlackDoctorsMatter #UnzipTheStigma

#BrainLove

I AM A GUEST TONIGHT. I am being interviewed by Dr. Michelle Kirwan. Tonight, we’re diving into an important conversation at the intersection of mental and physical health = EQ Emotional Intelligence.

Join our host, the insightful and compassionate Dr. Michelle Kirwan, a board-certified pediatrician with a heart for whole-family wellness, as she sits down with our special guest, the dynamic Dr. Delvena, a board-certified psychiatrist, Army veteran, and fierce mental health advocate.

Together, they unpack topics that impact us all—mental wellness, trauma, parenting, and how our emotional health plays a role in our physical well-being from childhood to adulthood.

Whether you're a parent, a healthcare provider, or just someone on a journey to better health—this episode is for you.

Season 6, Epi 1.

#BrainLove #MentalHealthMatters #PediatricCare #MindBodyConnection #emotionalintelligence #drdelvena #drkirwan #pediatrician #psychiatrist

Kendrick Lamar has always used his music as a mirror to society, tackling mental health, trauma, and cultural identity. His Super Bowl halftime show was no different —it was a statement, a movement, and a moment in history. From the powerful symbolism of red and blue unity to Samuel L. Jackson's portrayal of Uncle Sam, every element had layers of meaning.

Listen as Dr. Delvena Thomas dives deep into the significance of Kendrick's performance-from "40 Acres and a Mule" to Serena Williams' unapologetic presence.

LISTEN HERE & Read the full breakdown now & share your thoughts here or on the Herald’s site:

https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/article300453634.htmlor here:

https://www.miamediagroup.com - scroll down to my picture

Will Downing’s daughter, Aron Siobhan Downing, tragically died by suicide on January 11, 2023. She had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. In her memory, Will Downing released a heartfelt song titled “Till We Meet Again,” aiming to raise awareness about mental health and provide comfort to those facing similar challenges. You will see the video in tonight's episode, which Mr. Downing gave us permission to include in this interview. He joins Dr. Delvena on the couch and courageously opened up about this devastating chapter, shedding light on the importance of mental health and the need for support, love, and understanding. His story reminds us to check in on our loved ones and ensure no one feels alone in their struggles. This unimaginable pain has touched not only his family but also countless others who share in their grief.

Black men have many challenges, many are unspoken. Many men can go from tears to triumph, if they are willing to heal. Pastor Robinson is on the couch with Dr. Delvena discussing his silence as a child/teen which resulted in anger which included workplace violence, a period of crimes and arrests, including strongarmed robbery, cocaine possession. He is transparent in how he broke the cycle through accountability, healing and redefining his story. In 1998 he experienced an out-of-body experience and gave his life to Christ, while in a jail cell. This is a conversation that is usually unheard. We are talking redemption.

Are you ready to take the couch?

Season 5, Epi 23

Travis Hunter. Lamar Jackson. Both are outstanding football players and both men won the Heisman Trophy. LJ won in 2016. Travis won tonight. LJ tried to force back tears, whereas Travis Hunter allowed the tears to flow.

Why do men NOT allow themselves to cry? Tonight, Dr. Delvena is discussing why men are not allowed to express their full emotional spectrums.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?

Season 5, Epi 22

A cousin came to me and indicated that she was in a codependent relationship. I asked her, "are you sure?" Knowing what I know about her and how she SEEMED to be in relationships, it wasn't what I was expecting, but hey, there's a lot we don't know about even our own family. This inspired me to produce tonight's episode.

Are you ready to take the couch?