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At Your Best With Roselynn Onah#21: Reclaiming My Self-Worth After a Season of Feeling SmallWelcome back to At Your Best with Roselynn Onah! In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka—licensed clinical psychologist, professor, hairstylist, and founder of PsychoHairapy, an innovative approach that merges hair care with mental health advocacy in the Black community.We explore how to reclaim your self-worth after seasons of feeling overlooked, the deep cultural and emotional meaning of Black hair, and the healing rituals that reconnect us to our true selves.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow Dr. Afiya discovered the importance of self-reflection and thera...2025-07-2437 min
Therapy for Black GirlsSession 421: PsychoHairapy, Exploring Hair & Mental HealthThis week, we are joined by Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, a clinical psychologist, hairstylist, professor, and the founder of “PsychoHairapy,” an innovative approach that uses hair care as an entry point into mental health in the Black community. As Black women, our hair is more than just what’s at the surface. It shapes identity, signals care, and holds cultural memory. In our conversation, Dr. Afiya and I dig into the deep, emotional, and historically nuanced ties we have to our hair, and how that relationship can mirror our mental health. About the Podcast The Therapy for Bla...2025-07-2348 min
The Mindset Shift With Jezelle's podcastSession 421: PsychoHairapy, Exploring Hair & Mental HealthThis week, we are joined by Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, a clinical psychologist, hairstylist, professor, and the founder of “PsychoHairapy,” an innovative approach that uses hair care as an entry point into mental health in the Black community. As Black women, our hair is more than just what’s at the surface. It shapes identity, signals care, and holds cultural memory. In our conversation, Dr. Afiya and I dig into the deep, emotional, and historically nuanced ties we have to our hair, and how that relationship can mirror our mental health. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekl...2025-07-2348 min
Fat MascaraMental Health & Beauty with Dr. Afiya MbilishakaBeauty is a big part of today’s mental-health conversation, says psychologist, hair stylist, hair historian, and clinical therapist Afiya Mbilishaka, PhD. She’s here to talk about why hair (and caring for it) can be an entry point to mental-health services; why hair loss is so devastating; the importance of hairstylists in Black communities; and what’s really going on when someone gets breakup bangs. Plus, we talk about why hair is sacred in many cultures around the world, especially in the African cultures she’s studied. This interview originally aired in 2023 and is presented with a new intro. Enjoy!2025-05-0955 min
Psychology of Black Womanhood:Where Research Meets the Real WorldUntangling Research with The Hair PsychologistThe relationship between hair and mental well-being is complex; many Black women often experience societal pressures and beauty standards that can lead to feelings of inadequacy or anxiety regarding their natural hair. In addition to individual experiences, hair care spaces, such as salons and barbershops, have evolved into vital community hubs where Black women can share personal concerns and engage in meaningful discussions about mental health issues.This episode features the Hair Psychologist- Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka. Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka is a clinical psychologist and hairstylist, and creator of PsychoHairapy. PsychoHairapy uses hair as entry point into mental health care, wh...2025-03-0323 min
Brown Mama BearEpisode 155: PsychoHAIRapy with Dr. AfiyaHost Shanera Williamson talks with the founder and CEO of PsychoHairapy, Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka. As a clinical psychologist and natural hairstylist, Dr. Afiya provides mental health support through the art of hairstyling and barbering. Connect with Dr. Afiya and PsychoHairapy: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things. 2025-01-2129 min
The Binti PodcastOur HAIR is our CROWN! w/Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, Ph.D.In this episode we are joined by therapist, research-scientist, hair historian, and hairstylist Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka to discuss the relationship between hair and puberty. We discuss hair as an important element of rites of passage and an expression of maturation. Dr. Mbilishaka also gives us some tips for using haircare to bring bintis and mamas closer together. Finally, we discuss Dr. Afiya's work as an author, stylist, and specialist for the CROWN ACT.For more information about Dr. Afiya's work. Check out her book: https://www.sankofa.com/blank-2/laid-to-the-side-disrupting-the-silence-of-black-girls-hair-stories-in-schooland her instagram: https://www...2024-12-3117 min
De-Influenced with Dani + JordanBONUS EPISODE: Hair Loss & Mental Health with Dr. AfiyaHello De-Influencers!!
Surprise!! We have a BONUS episode for you this week! In this episode we sit down with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka.
Dr. Afiya shares her mission to equip barbers and hairdressers with mental health skills to better serve their clients.
As you all know I have my own hair loss story and have experienced firsthand how your hair can negatively impact your mental health.
In this episode I go in-depth about my hair loss story with Dr. Afiya. Through this conversation we talk about the connection between hair an...2024-08-1544 min
The Vault with Dr. JudithDr. Afiya Mbilishaka: Hair and Mental HealthDr. Afiya Mbilishaka innovated "PsychoHairapy," using hair as an entry point for mental health services in salons, barbershops, and on social media. She is a therapist, educator, research scientist, hair historian, and hairstylist, and owns Ma'at Psychological Services in Washington, DC. Leading the PsychoHairapy Research Lab, Dr. Mbilishaka has published extensively and presented widely. As a recognized expert, she has testified before Congress for the CROWN Act, an anti-discrimination law to protect Black hair. Dr. Mbilishaka is also a natural hair stylist at N Natural Hair Studio in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she loves creating art with l...2024-07-1132 min
The Black Crown Chronicles PodcastSeason II: Episode 2- Psychohairapy: Using Hair as an Entry Point to Healing Part II🎙Tune in now to Season II, episode 2! The conversation continues with Psychohairapy: Using hair as an entry point to healing on The Black Crown Chronicles Podcast 👑Season II kicks off with Dr. Afyia Mbilishaka, a psychologist, educator and hairstylist. Dr. Mbilishaka is an accomplished scholar with over 35 published works and responsible for coining the term/research Pychohairphy, a practice of using hair as an entry point for mental health and services in beauty salons and barbershops.@psychohairapy + @maat.psychological.services @dr_afiyaIf you found this episode of The Black Crown Chronicles Podcast insigh...2024-06-2430 min
The Black Crown Chronicles PodcastSeason II: Episode 1- Psychohairaphy: Using Hair As An Entry Point to Healing🎙Tune in now to Season II, episode 1! Psychohairapy: Using hair as an entry point to healing on The Black Crown Chronicles Podcast 👑Season II kicks off with Dr. Afyia Mbilishaka, a psychologist, educator and hairstylist. Dr. Mbilishaka is an accomplished scholar with over 35 published works and responsible for coining the term/research Pychohairphy, a practice of using hair as an entry point for mental health and services in beauty salons and barbershops.@psychohairapy + @maat.psychological.services @dr_afiyaStay tuned for more from Dr. Mbilishaka in episode 2!If you found this episod...2024-06-0926 min
The Black Beauty ActivistSeason 3 Episode #6 Black Women's Hair and Mental HealthDr. Tameka and her guest, therapist, Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka discuss the deep connection Black women have to their hair and how that connection may be impacting their mental health. They also discussed her new book, "Laid to the Side: Disrupting the Silence of Black Girl's Hair Stories in School."--------------------------------Stay connected to Dr. Afiya on Instagram on all her sights @dr_Afiya@psychohairapy@laidtothesideBuy Ad. Afiya's book https://www.amazon.com/Laid-Side-Disrupting-Silence-Stories/dp/B0CXG4QZ1C---------------------------------Stay connected with Dr. Tameka https://linktr.ee/drt...2024-05-2947 min
Black Girls Have Anxiety TooEpisode 080: PsychoHairapy ft. Dr. AfiyaHost, Ashley Noz, kicks off the first episode of the Black Beauty Series with an insightful conversation with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, Founder of PsychoHairapy.
She dives into the connection between mental health and hair in the Black community. Dr. Afiya shares how the origin of "PyschoHairapy" and emphasizes the importance of community in hair and beauty spaces and the unique opportunity of hair professionals to support mental health.
--Podcast Guest: Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, Clinical Psychologist + Hairstylist, Founder of PsychohairapyEmail: afiya@psychohairapy.orgInstagram: @psychohairapyWebsite: http://www.PsychoHairapy...2024-02-2252 min
The Behaviour Speak PodcastEpisode 140: PsychoHairapy with Dr. Afiya MbilishakaIn Episode 140, Ben chats with clinical psychologist, Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, who has combined her passion for hairstyling with psychology to create a new global mental health movement called PsychoHairapy using hair as an entry point into mental health care.
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Skin AnarchyThe Intersection of Hair Care and Mental Health with Dr. Afiya MbilishakaLet’s ChatUnlock the secrets of your strands with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka as we weave through the fascinating world of Psychohairapy, a domain where the tendrils of hair care intertwine with the fibers of mental well-being. Dr. Afiya, a trailblazer in both the salon and the therapist's chair, reveals how a simple haircut can reveal much more than just our style preferences, and how salon professionals can play a pivotal role in a person's mental health journey. Our conversation peels back the layers of stigma surrounding therapy within the salon industry, while highlighting the unmistakable connections be...2023-12-2636 min
Clean Beauty SchoolThe hair care & mental health connection | Psychologist & hairstylist Afiya Mbilishaka, Ph.D.“I use hair as an entry point into mental health conversations. It’s about educating people to have a good grasp of their own emotional world, but even thinking about how it connects their sense of self and beauty,” says board-certified psychologist, hair stylist, and hair historian Afiya Mbilishaka, Ph.D., founder of PsychoHairapy. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Mbilishaka about the intersection of mental health and hair, how beauty routines can help identify signs of a depressive episode, and how beauty spaces can serve as places of emotio...2023-11-2144 min
Friends in Beauty PodcastEp. 191: How PsychoHairapy Uses Hair As An Entry Point For Mental Health ServicesOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Dr. Afiya is a therapist, educator, research-scientist, hair historian, and hairstylist. She is the owner of Ma'at Psychological Services, a private practice in Washington, DC focused on promoting balance and restoring order to the lives of her clients. She focuses on understanding and using traditional African cultural rituals for contemporary wholistic mental health practices. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. She studied the psychological significance of race wi...2023-11-1558 min
Fat MascaraThe Hair & Mental Health Connection with Dr. Afiya MbilishakaPsychologist, hair stylist, hair historian, and clinical therapist Afiya Mbilishaka, PhD, is here to talk about why hair (and caring for it) can be an entry point to mental-health services. She explains why hair is sacred in many cultures around the world, especially in some of the African cultures she’s studied. Plus: why hair loss can be so devastating; the importance of hair stylists in Black communities; how to have a better relationship with your stylist—and what’s really going on when someone gets breakup bangs. She also tells us about plans to expand her work thanks to a g...2023-06-1653 min
The Texture of MeMental Health and Textured Hair with Dr. Afiya MbilishakaGreat day! Great day! Yes! Starting out this month bringing more awareness of mental health and textured hair. Come and listen to what Afiya Mangum Mbilishaka is sharing about mental health as it relates to textured hair.2022-11-0340 min
Salon FrequencyCheck Yourself: It's You & Not Your ClienteleIn this episode, Nicole J of A Distinct Image challenges you to question how you can hold space for your clients without checking yourself first. This discussion explores everything from time management, human behavior, and positive psychology. Connect with Nicole J: Website: https://adistinctimage.comInstagram: @adibynicolejThis episode is brought to you by:Quickbooks Online— you can get 50% off by using my affiliate link: http://fbuy.me/oBoRTMentioned during the episode: Science of Well Being by Yale University - FREE to enroll The And Game by Skin Deep Heal Your Art, Use You...2022-08-0130 min
Salon FrequencyCheck Yourself: It's You & Not Your Clientele - Ep. 31In this episode, Nicole J of A Distinct Image challenges you to question how you can hold space for your clients without checking yourself first. This discussion explores everything from time management, human behavior, and positive psychology. Connect with Nicole J: Website: https://adistinctimage.comInstagram: @adibynicolejThis episode is brought to you by:Quickbooks Online— you can get 50% off by using my affiliate link: http://fbuy.me/oBoRTMentioned during the episode: Science of Well Being by Yale University - FREE to enroll The And Game by Skin Deep Heal Yo...2022-08-0130 min
Real Talk: Black Minds MatterEp. 8: She BipolarBipolar Disorder. A mental illness that causes people to have episodes of mania and depression. All too often a term thrown around in the Black Community...what’s wrong with Aunt Jackie? Oh you know she bipolar! Meaning that she’s moody, unpredictable, toxic, or chaotic. We are here today for the Sistahs. We are alright. Our mental health is impacted by so many factors- body image, imposter syndrome, physical appearance, etc. Our emotional responses have been labeled long enough, and it’s up to us to In the Spirit of Auntie Maxine...reclaim our time, and tell the wo...2022-01-0947 min
Paging Dr. ChandaThe Psychology of Black Hair: "PsychoHairapy" with Dr. Afiya MbilishakaDr. Chanda speaks with Dr. Afiya, the creator of "Psychohairapy" and contributing psychologist for the "Crown Act. " Hear about the association of Blackness & haircare as Dr. Afiya discusses her work with salon owners & barbers across the country. The "Hot off The Press" segment included a brief reaction to the 'Insecure' season finale. Connect with Dr. Afiya HERE! **This episode was brought to you by the "Black Women's Therapy Group!" The next group begins on January 19th, 2022. Sign up for a group consultation HERE** Join the Paging Dr. Chanda Podcast Community by Texting "Podcast" to 21000.** Support The...2022-01-0548 min
The Breathing RoomEp. 10: PsychoHairapy feat. Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka👩🏾🦱 How is hair tied to mental health? 🧑🏽🦱 In our 10th episode (!!!), Darel and Bianka share a conversation with Dr. Afiya, a psychologist and hairstylist, about her global movement PsychoHairapy and the intersection of hair and mental health. We also talk about: - Barber and beauty shops as sites for community wellness in the Black community - Ancestral knowledge about hair - Rituals for wash day - PyschoHairapy certifcations for stylists, influencers, and educators - Signs and symptoms of depression - Dr. Afiya's experience getting her hair braided for t...2021-07-0248 min
Tap In, Tap OutEp. 10: PsychoHairapy (Feat. Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka)This week I'm joined by Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, Founder and CEO of the PsychoHairapy movement to talk about the complexity and deep-rooted history of black hair and how we can use hair as an entry point into mental health. We share some of our hair stories and reflect on how this exciting field of research can be used to help us understand ourselves on a deeper level. You don't want to miss this one! Join host Alex (@justalextoday) as we tap into discussions around mental wellness, spirituality, and pop culture; and tap out of the patterns that no longer...2021-04-2730 min
Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S33/Ep21 The Faculty Education Missing in our SchoolsToo often the teachers in many public schools know very little about the students in their classes. Strong Black Girls: Reclaiming Schools in Their Own Image lays bare the harm Black women and girls are expected to overcome in order to receive an education in America. This volume, edited by Danielle Apugo, Lynette Mawhinney and Afiya Mbilishaka amplifies routinely muffled voices and experiences of Black women and girls via essays, letters and poetry. The authors make clear that the strength of these women and girls should not be defined merely as an ability to survive, but also their potential to...2021-04-0624 minPerspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S33/Ep21 The Faculty Education Missing in our SchoolsToo often the teachers in many public schools know very little about the students in their classes. Strong Black Girls: Reclaiming Schools in Their Own Image lays bare the harm Black women and girls are expected to overcome in order to receive an education in America. This volume, edited by Danielle Apugo, Lynette Mawhinney and Afiya Mbilishaka amplifies routinely muffled voices and experiences of Black women and girls via essays, letters and poetry. The authors make clear that the strength of these women and girls should not be defined merely as an ability to survive, but also their potential to...2021-04-0624 min
Kera Dangerous TalkEP: 14 Psychologist Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka - Not a Quick Fix2020 has come with its share of challenges, Phycologist Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, discusses how the uncertain times we live in effect our mental health and how we can stay mentally healthy. We explore how generational trauma has plagued African descendants of slaves and how we can properly heal from wounds. Do we really get our power from our Hair? Dr. Afiya is also a professional hairstylist with lots to say about why hair plays an important part in our individuality.
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Leading By HistoryS2 Ep. 15 - Psychology, Beauty and Black Identity (feat. Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka)In this episode of Leading By History, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka of Psychohairapy concerning Black Identity and the psychology of beauty. Dr. Mbilishaka takes us through the lessons of self-love and how it is important to understand the meaning of identity and how it ties us back to our illustrious past as people of the African Diaspora. Who are you? Where are you from? What are you here to do? Do you know yourself enough to love yourself and accomplish your mission? This conversation is heavy but refreshing, intriguing and insightful and is not one th...2020-10-2751 min
PsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 4, Episode 6: Healing from hair loss with Dr. Monte Harriswww.harrisface.com2019-12-2300 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 4, Episode 5: Healing through African Spirituality with Baba Sekouwww.speaktoafter.com2019-12-2100 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 4, Episode 4: Building self-esteem through hair with Auntie Arlette2019-12-1900 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 4, Episode 3: Braids in Tech with Lonye FordYes, you can wear braids at the Pentagon! Black women in high positions are often faced with a decision about what hair is considered professional. Lonye Ford, a cybersecurity expert, chronicles her impactful career as Black woman in the military and rising through the ranks of cybersecurity. She highlights each achievement with being intentional about her hair each stage of the way for her success.2019-12-1600 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 4, Episode 2: Understanding the CROWN Act with Professor Wendy GreeneBlack hair is often policed; we've all seen the stories of kids being kicked out of school and people losing their jobs because of the appearance of their hair. The CROWN Act ensures protection against discrimination based on hairstyles by extending statutory protection to hair texture and protective styles in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and state Education Codes. Professor Wendy Greene has dedicated her legal career to civil rights, racial and gender equity, and appearance discrimination. In this episode, she breaks down how she advocates for the CROWN Act at the local and national level to #FreeTheHair !
...2019-12-1200 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 4, Episode 1: The beauty of mental health advocacy with Kyra PinkneyTaking care of your mental health does not need to get ugly. Kyra Pinkney (Beauty Influencer and Mental Health Advocate) shares the intimate details of her journey in managing mental illness and how she transformed doing her hair and makeup in front of thousands online into a mental health ritual to compliment her therapy.
Instagram: @kyraariana_2019-12-0900 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 3, Episode 8: All About Depression with Dr. Benson Cooke and Dr. Nathalie Mizelle-Johnsonhttps://he.kendallhunt.com/product/all-about-depression2019-11-0600 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 3, Episode 7: Black Women's Mental Health with Dr. Huberta Jackson-LowmanWhat is the psychology of Black women? Dr. Huberta Jackson-Lowman has dedicated her career to answering this question. She is the immediate past president of the Association of Black Psychologists, an international organization dedicated towards liberation of the African mind, empowerment of African character, and illumination the African spirit. In this episode, Dr. Afiya and Dr. Huberta Jackson-Lowman discuss all things Black women's mental health.2019-10-3000 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 3, Episode 6: Dr. Evelyn Winfield-ThomasDo you have hair stress? Hair stress is defined as the physical (hormonal, hair and scalp conditions) and psychological (anxiety) effects of persistent and improper hair care and styling practices used to transform hair from its authentic state to achieve and maintain a desired unnatural texture and appearance. In this episode Dr. Afiya and Dr. Evelyn Winfield-Thomas (a psychologist, university administrator, and hair researcher) discuss the complexity of hair stress in the lives of Black women.2019-10-2500 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 3, Episode 5: Dr. William CrossCross relates the transition of the Black identity through a five-stage theory of acquisition of Black identification. He called this theory Nigrescence, which is translated as: “the process of becoming Black." The five stages progress as follows:Pre-encounterEncounterImmersion/EmersionInternalizationInternalization-CommitmentThe pre-encounter stage describes the identity before the encounter, and thus refers to the initial being or frame of reference that will alter upon facing the encounter. In this stage, one is unaware of his/her race and the social implications that come with it...2019-10-2100 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 3, Episode 4: Dr. Lisa WhittenIt is not often that a psychologist shares the complexities of their own mental health with the public. However, mental health professionals have a responsibility to be self-aware about their mental illness and seek treatment for themselves through therapy and self-care. Dr. Lisa Whitten (psychologist and Black hair researcher) discusses her life as a psychologist with a mood disorder, specifically bipolar disorder. This episode also highlights how hair can be used as both a trigger for mood disorders and form of treatment for Black women.2019-10-1000 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 3, Episode 3: Dr. Mawiyah KambonPsychology can take you on a journey to discover yourself, your purpose, and to change our world. In this episode, Dr. Afiya engages in a meditative conversation with Dr. Mawiyah Kambon on the history of Black psychology and the process of merging psychology with African spirituality. Dr. Mawiyah Kambon, is a licensed psychologist, past president of the Association of Black Psychologists, and founder of the Sankofa Journey African travel company. She took Dr. Afiya on her first trip to Africa about 10 years ago. Dr. Kambon will be leading her next Sankofa Journey to Ghana and Benin from May 26...2019-10-0200 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 3, Episode 2: Dr. Nina Ellis-HerveyWe need to use what is happening on social media to push us to have the hard conversations in person, especially as relates to Black beauty and mental health. You may know her as the YouTube beauty vlogger BeautifulBrwnBabyDol with over a million followers on social media, but Dr. Nina is also a tenured professor of psychology, licensed psychologist, and certified life coach. In this episode, Dr. Afiya and Dr. Nina have a phone session focused on the process of becoming a psychologist, the role of psychologists on social media, the psychology of natural hair, and exciting new projects...2019-09-2600 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 3, Episode 1: Omikunle EkundayoSoulcare can take you to places beyond what you have imagined, if you are willing to make the investment. Wellness is a lifestyle that has deep African roots like meditation, yoga, secure emotional support, and a live food diet. In this episode of PsychoHairapy with Dr. Afiya, Omikunle Ekundayo (formerly known as Ashley Freeze) takes us on a journey of how she discovered her life purpose as a mental health therapist and healer as a millennial traveling the globe and her inner world.IG: @omikunlewaWebsite: www.omiwali.com2019-09-1800 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 2, Episode 6: Yene DamtewHair is a language, it is the first thing a woman says before she speaks. Yene Damtew is fluent in the language of hair as the owner of Aesthetics Salon in Arlington, VA and as one of the two personal stylists to the Obama family for the past decade, as well as several celebrity clients across the country. In this episode, Dr. Afiya and Yene Damtew discuss the politics of hair and hair care.2019-08-3000 min
PsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 2, Episode 5: Dr. KariThe hair doctor is in! Trichologists are professionals in the the branch of medical and cosmetic practice concerned with the hair and scalp. Dr. Kari, a trichologist and hairstylist, is known throughout Hollywood by some of her clients (such as Brandy Norwood, Meagan Good, Willow Smith and Ava Duvernay) as having a healing touch and she launched into fame as the creator of The Goddess Locs. Dr. Afiya and Dr. Kari tap into the medical, spiritual, and educational importance of hair care practices and also offers ideas into building a business as a celebrity hairstylist.2019-08-0500 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 2, Episode 4: Wade the BarberWith about 80 million Americans facing hair loss, Wade the Barber found his entry point in resolving hair loss issues for men of all hair textures through his unique hair units. His transformation videos of men’s hair replacement have taken the Internet by storm and globally popularized his special techniques making him a sought after master educator and entrepreneur. Dr. Afiya chatted with Wade Menendez on the signficance of restoring confidence to men experiencing hair loss and the power of barbers to transform lives.2019-07-2000 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 2, Episode 3: Shani CroweRemember Solange’s breakthrough hit “Don’t Touch My Hair” ? Well, Solange made an exception for the master braider and interdisciplinary artist, Shani Crowe, to create gravity defying braids with her hair. In this episode, Dr. Afiya sits down with Shani Crowe at Sankofa Cafe in Washington DC to reflect upon the powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit in the art of braiding.2019-07-1000 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 2, Episode 2: Skye CharlieThe struggle is real! But, you have to keep the faith. Skye Charlie and Dr. Afiya reflect on the power of vision in growing a successful career in the hair care and the fashion industries.2019-07-0200 min
PsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 2, Episode 1: Angela WalkerDid you eat today? Or drink enough water? What about exercise? Hustling in the hair care industry does not mean that you should neglect your own health. Dr. Afiya and Angela Walker (owner of N Natural Hair Studio and Professional Experience Curator) engage in a chat on how to be business minded while engaging in self-care in the natural hair industry.2019-06-3000 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 1, Episode 6: Shave and a HaircutHair matters for men too! Aremu Mbande and Dr. Afiya explore the cultural significance of hair on Black manhood and the healing power of barbershops for Black men.2019-05-3000 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 1, Episode 5: Press and CurlNot the average girl in the video? Media archives the cultural trends of Black women and hair. Tayo Mbande and Dr. Afiya discuss the patterns of hairstyles in the media and specifically on the magazine covers of Ebony magazine over the past 60 years.2019-05-3000 minPsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 1, Episode 4: Brushed AsideHave you heard about all these Black girls being suspended from school because of their hairstyles? Dr. Danielle Apugo and Dr. Afiya breakdown hair bias in school and challenges that Black girls face in the educational system.2019-05-3000 min
PsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 1, Episode 3: Don't Sweat Your Hair OutHas your hair prevented you from exercising? Hair continues to be a barrier for exercise for most Black women. Avery Lacey and Dr. Afiya discuss their published findings on the relationship between hair and exercise, and strategies to keep your hair styled and your body fit.2019-05-0200 min
PsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 1, Episode 2: White folks ain't got hair like usWhat did your mama teach you about hair? Our early memories of hair with our mothers may shape our present perspective. Ingrid-Penelope Wilson and Dr. Afiya discuss their recently published article about hair combing interaction and the impacts of hair on our relationships with our mothers. 2019-04-2100 min
PsychoHairapy with Dr. AfiyaSeason 1, Episode 1: Hey Curlfriends!Do you know your hair type? 4C texture often gets over looked in the hair care industry and on social media. Latisha Neil and Dr. Afiya reflect on texturism and the role of YouTube hair tutorials in disrupting the myths of tightly coiled hair.2019-04-1400 min
Afrika's ReascensionLIVE SHOW-T'SHANGO MBILISHAKA- Afrikan Spirituality & Developing Black Childrenplease check out & SHARE my new HOW TO MAKE A NEGRO christian book trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRS8kV3tzoQ
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Meet the brother who was fired from a Black institution (howard middle school-on the campus of howard university) for teaching "too much" Black History.
T'Shango Mbilishaka is an Afrikan freedom fighter who has been hiding out as a teacher for over a decade. He has taught in inner city communities in Boston and Washington D.C and has held positions in almost every grade level, from pre-K to college. T'Shango uses several traditional...2016-03-1400 min