July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, and we got a chance to speak with Dr. Tiffany Smith about Mommy Mental Health.

Dr Tiffany Smith is a functional psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Aroma Functional Nutrition Psychiatry. She found her calling by helping her combat veteran husband recover from debilitating pain, PTSD, and other conditions.

During the episode Dr. Smith advisees, us on the importance of mental health especially as it relates to women, breaks down the meaning of holistic root psychiatric treatment, and walks us through the stages of motherhood and how our mental health can be impacted.

Connect with Dr. Smith:

Download The Mental Wellness Now App

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn- @Dr.Tiffanymsmith

A GIFT from D. Smith:

Text "SELFLOVE" to 702-919-4249

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July marks the 2-year anniversary of The Introverted Black Mom Podcast! Thanks for all the support, downloads, and reviews you have given. It's truly appreciated and I'm so proud of the work we've done. It's only up from here!!

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Did you know that 49% of Black Women say stress impacts their daily lives, with the top causes being historical trauma facing Black people, racial discrimination, and daily microaggressions?

This week we talk to special guest, Katara McCarty, creator of the EXHALE app about the state of self-care for Black women.

EXHALE is the first emotional well-being app designed specifically for Black Women and Women of Color. Tune in as Shaleah and Katara discuss EXHALE's findings in a report that recorded over 1,000 responses from Black women regarding current mental health practices, barriers to resources, and solutions.

Download the EXHALE app available via the iTunes App Store and Google Play.

 Connect with Katara on Instagram : @KataraMcCarty

Exhale App Instagram: @exhaleapp

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You know those days when you throw out everything you've learned about adulting, hygiene, and basic societal standards?

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This week, host, Shaleah offers 5 solo date ideas introverts must try.

Welcome to "The Introverted Black Mom Podcast," the podcast where we explore introversion, motherhood, and social topics.

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This episode, Shaleah shares five interesting facts about introverts.

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Introverts/quiet people often observe first and then speak when they have something of value to say. For some, not being as openly talkative upfront can make others feel uneasy around a quiet person or even dislike them.

Tune in to this episode as Shaleah shares a few reasons why some people dislike a quiet person.

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Do any other introverts HATE the process of searching for a job ? Today, Shaleah gets into the awkwardness of job searching that some of us introverts face. Between job hunting, interviewing, and all the communication in between, all these interactions can be a bit awkward and flat out draining.

Answer the quick poll on Spotify- What do you hate most about job searching as an introvert?

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In this episode, we delve into the world of parenting styles and host, Shaleah pleads her case for why she is a LAZY Parent! She talks types of parenting styles and why being "lazy" is actually the key to her happy family.

Here’s an⁠ article ⁠she mentioned to help plead her case LOL! Oh and check out⁠ this ⁠one too!

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In this episode, Shaleah talks personal views about being introverted in church, along with a list of things that may make introverts feel alienated while attending church. This episode isn't so much focused on religion, as it is what some introverts may experience in the church.

*If you're watching or listening on Spotify, be sure to take the poll !

Links to the articles and books mentioned:

Introverts in Church Book

10 Church Things That Alienate Introverts Article

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