The state of your marriage or romantic relationship can have a significant impact on your mental health. That's why we sat down with marriage coach and author, Imani Aieshah, to get practical tips for building a healthy marriage. Learn how effective communication and conflict resolution can strengthen your relationship to ultimately boost your mental well-being. Whether you're a newlywed, in a long-time partnership, or looking for love, Imani's insights will help you build deeper romantic connections.

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Tune in to our latest episode, where we sit down with Dr. Allison Bates, a clinical social worker and founder of a groundbreaking non-profit dedicated to mental health in black communities. Dr. Bates shares her journey, insights, and the mission behind her organization, The ALLICE Collective.

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• ⁠www.theallice.org⁠
• Dear Mama: A Block Party for Black Maternal Mental Health - July 13th, 2024, Houston, TX ⁠www.dearmamahtx.com⁠
• ⁠www.familyscholarhouse.org⁠: Complete the Benefits Assessment

The hosts discuss valuable lessons they learned in their 20s as Erika prepares to celebrate her 32nd birthday.

In this episode, we discuss the intricate relationship between art and therapy. Joined by psychology student and paraprofessional, Yarah Franco Gonzalez, we learn more about the distinctions between creative expression and therapeutic practice. Tune in to find out how art can serve as a powerful tool for healing in your life.

Join us in learning about Urmi Hossain, who has a variety of different interests that span from having a women's empowerment blog, being active on social media and YouTube, publishing 2 books and volunteering at non-profit organizations called Women in Leadership as their social media lead. Urmi tells us about the importance of empowering and uplifting the women around you and her own experience with mental health.

Women In Leadership Organization website: ⁠Victoria | WIL (womeninleadership.ca)⁠

Urmi Hossain blog: ⁠Empowering Girls And Women | My Ways

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Urmi Hossain social media: @urmihossain

Tune into our latest episode as we delve into advocating for your mental health in the workplace. We sit down with Selena Furino-Rueda to discuss her career as an HR professional and beyond. She offers invaluable tips to help you communicate your needs and access the support you deserve at work. Whether you're an employee considering a workplace exit or trying to ensure that a new company has the right culture, this episode offers practical advice for promoting mental wellness in any professional setting.

Everybody needs a friend they can rely on. Hosts, Destiny and Erika, sit down with their longtime best friend to discuss the impact that friendships have on our well-being and how their relationship has evolved over time. From being grade school besties to a decade long fallout, they've learned the importance of nurturing the relationships that truly matter.

Join us in an intimate conversation with a resilient Gen Z woman, Adriana “Ana” Rueda, as she shares her journey of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She sheds light on her challenges as a teenager and provides a hopeful message on the power of pushing through the pain. This episode is an inspiring reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is potential for growth, recovery, and a brighter future.

TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions suicide, drug use, and eating disorders

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In this podcast episode, we unravel the complex landscape of mental health within black communities, highlighting the distinct challenges and stigma that can hinder open conversations and support. Through shared experiences we compare how mental health was addressed in the past to the conversations being had today.

This week, we uncover a range of pathways to healing, including mindfulness practices, exercise, journaling, and relying on your faith. Stick around until the end of the episode for a body scan meditation to help you recognize any discomfort in your body and learn how to respond to it.