Transforming Your Life with Dr. Malaika

Have you ever known someone and their connection to others seemed a bit clingy and creepy? Do you expend all of your energy in meeting your partner’s needs? Do you feel trapped in your relationship? Are you the one that is constantly making sacrifices in your relationship? If you answered yes, this may be signs of codependency. Let’s talk about what it is and what can be done to improve the behavior.

All of us will find it necessary to exit a relationship at some point in our lives, whether it’s a romantic love interest, a friendship, or an acquaintanceship; people grow apart, reveal themselves to be different than we thought they were, or we simply discover that each of us wants different things. But if you always have your running shoes on, you might be a ghoster and there is a psychology that goes with it.

The way society has normalized certain “toxic” behaviors was the subject of a popular thread on Reddit back in January. The tone of the current political season and even among church goers is just as toxic. What is this about and what can we do?

So you are picking out your Halloween costume and decide to dress as an Indian. Is this cultural appropriation? This issue is a moral one and navigating it can be tricky. Let’s better understand cultural denigration, cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation.

Toxic people are draining but what do you do when the toxic person is family? It is easy to cut ties with someone you are not related to but how do you do it when it is a family member?

Boundaries are essential to healthy relationships and in turn a healthy life. Spotting unhealthy boundaries can be challenging but creating and maintaining healthy boundaries can be even more difficult.

We all have that friend that always has some crisis going on. But what is the cause of this and how do you deal with them and help them? I’ll provide some understanding and some tips on how to deal with drama kings and queens.

Suicide affects all demographics of people. Every year, about 41,000 people die by suicide, 1.3 million adults attempt suicide, 2.7 million adults have had a plan for suicide and 9.3 million adults have had suicidal thoughts. This doesn’t even include numbers for the youth. We need to have This conversation and we need to have it often.

The beginning of a new school year brings many positives but also challenges for the child and parent. These challenges can impact mental health of not attended to properly. Let’s discuss things to be aware of and tips for how to deal with stressors as they occur.

Youth are often the forgotten group when it comes to mental health issues. They are often disregarded and have their issues minimize. Let’s discuss how you can better understand their issues and become an advocate.