The Duality Podcast

Brandi & Myia explain the concept of the "black tax" in the context of the workforce and how it disproportionately affects black women.
The "black tax" refers to the additional challenges and burdens that black professionals often face due to systemic racism and discrimination. It encompasses various factors such as Racial Bias, Double Consciouness, lack of representation, Code-Switching, and more.

Myia & Brandi have a conversation about interracial relationships for Black women. They discuss the historical context of interracial relationships for Black women, acknowledge the unique challenges and complexities faced by Black women in interracial relationships due to societal perceptions and historical context.

They delve into the Historical Context and Societal Perceptions: Exploring the historical context of interracial relationships for Black women, including the legacy of slavery, segregation, and systemic racism. Discussing societal perceptions and stereotypes that impact the experiences of Black women in interracial relationships, such as fetishization, exoticization, and racial biases.

In this episode of "The Duality Podcast," hosted by two African American Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, we delve into the topic of PTSD among grieving Black women. Drawing from their expertise in mental health, the hosts explore the duality of Black women in society and shed light on the mental health issues that affect Women of Color.The episode begins by providing a comprehensive understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its symptoms. It highlights the potential causes of PTSD in grieving Black women, including traumatic loss, violence, systemic racism, and social injustice. The hosts emphasize the intersection of grief and trauma, explaining how these experiences can intertwine and create complex emotional challenges for Black women.The discussion then shifts to the duality of Black women's mental health, focusing on the superwoman complex. The hosts examine societal expectations of strength and resilience, shedding light on how these expectations can further burden grieving Black women. They address the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community and its impact on the experiences and perceptions of PTSD.Next, the episode explores the importance of intersectionality and cultural factors when understanding PTSD among grieving Black women. The hosts discuss how race, gender, and other social identities shape the unique experiences of Black women in relation to grief and PTSD. They also examine the role of historical trauma and collective grief within the African American community, emphasizing how these factors influence individual experiences of PTSD.The hosts offer practical insights on accessing support and healing. They share strategies for Black women to recognize and address PTSD symptoms, including seeking professional help, engaging in self-care practices, and cultivating a supportive network. Additionally, they highlight the significance of community-based resources, such as therapy, support groups, and culturally responsive mental health services.The episode concludes by emphasizing the importance of open conversations about grief, PTSD, and mental health within the Black community. The hosts encourage listeners to destigmatize mental health struggles and seek help when needed. They call for advocacy efforts to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to mental health resources for grieving Black women.Through this episode, "The Duality Podcast" aims to raise awareness about the intersection of PTSD and grief among Black women. By exploring the unique challenges they face and highlighting the duality of their experiences, the hosts strive to foster understanding, support, and empowerment for Women of Color in their mental health journeys.

Myia and Brandi discuss how our blueprint is formed by messages we have about ourselves taken from our primary caregivers and our environment. Myia and Brandi explain the meaning & role ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) and Cognitive Distortions have with impacting our mental health and how it leads to how we interact with our environment and society.

Myia and Brandi discuss how unresolved trauma can impact parenting by overprotecting or underprotecting our children.

Brandi and Myia discuss the mental health perspective of addiction & the impact it has on the family dynamic. They discuss the trickle down impact addiction has on societal settings. The episode will start you on the path of understanding the dynamics of addiction and add to your wealth of resources.

Resources:
Sacramento County Addiction Services: https://dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS/Pages/SUPT/Substance-Use-Prevention-and-Treatment.aspx

Shaniya Davis: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-shaniya-davis-story-timeline-of-angels-last-days-on-earth/

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Myia and Brandi explain what Race-Based Traumatic Stress is and how it occurs in the workplace as well as the symptoms a person often experiences. Stories of individuals and personal experiences are shared to discuss how a work environment can cause such mental distress that a person can ultimately display symptoms of PTSD. For more information & resources please visit: https://www.mhanational.org/racial-trauma

Myia & Brandi discuss common occurrences from the experiences of Black women while navigating through medical spaces & the exhausting toll it plays on one's mental health. We discuss our unique experiences & wishes for change around the process of seeking medical services that do not leave lasting effects of PTSD, anxiety & depression. We discuss factors that increase feelings of safety, inclusion & being treated equal in medical spaces.

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This episode introduces hosts, Brandi Garner & Myia McClendon, two African American Therapists who will Explore the Duality of Black women in Society and their Mental Health.

This podcast takes a deep dive into the mental health issues that affect Women of Color. The goal of this podcast is to highlight the duality of superwoman complex that plagues the African American woman.

Although this podcast speaks specifically about African American women, if you are a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or a person of color) or a person who can identify with these issues, this podcast is for you as well.

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