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Stay Mentally DopeThe Psychology of Attention Seekers (& How to Deal)Ever wonder what are examples of attention-seeking behavior? In this episode, your two favorite black therapists as we explore how what’s often labeled as “attention-seeking” may actually be a human need for connection, safety, and validation. Through an attachment lens, we unpack where these behaviors come from, how shame gets attached to them, and how we can respond, to ourselves and others, with curiosity instead of judgment.This conversation invites listeners to soften their inner critic, deepen emotional awareness, and build healthier ways to ask for what they need.Time stamps: 00:00 intro01...
2026-02-2538 minStay Mentally DopeB.A.P.S. and the Cost of Code Switching"When they say how are you, what do you say?" "Living large and taking charge big boy!!!!" What does it look like to live your life authentically? Do you know what code switching is and have you ever thought of the potential mental health impact of it? We are talking about it all in this episode; the anxiety, the imposter syndrome, the pressure, and the survival of it all. Of course, we are also bundling it all up with the movie B.A.P.S.
2026-02-0840 minStay Mentally DopeI Can Love You (But First, I Gotta Love Me): The Psychology of Mar J.’s ‘I Can Love You’I can love you better than her, do you believe me or do I need to explain more? In this episode, your two favorite therapists are discussing Mary J Blige’s song, I Can Love You, and what it looks like to try to prove your self-worth and love, codependency, and what it looks like to need validation from other people in order to feel valid within yourself. Yea, we know it’s a lot but of course we also do it with a lot of information, a lot of dopeness, and a lot of fun. Time stam...
2026-01-2127 minStay Mentally DopeNew You, New Friends? Therapists & “ A Different World”It’s new year, new me time! In life most times growth causes changes in us but what happens when those changes affect our relationships? Maybe the changes within us are reflecting lack of change and insecurities in people around us? That is what happened in this episode of A Different World. Sometimes we have people who will hold us accountable in positive ways and sometimes they lash out in negative ways in an effort to go back to what made them feel more comfortable. We are talking about it in this episode so join your two favorite mental he...
2026-01-0730 minStay Mentally DopeTherapist Advice on Surviving Holiday Grief with Family | Stay Mentally DopeFor some people Christmas time with the family does not bring joy but it can bring grief and anxiety …..that manifests as bubble guts and headaches. The movie ‘Almost Christmas’ was not an exception. We see this family having to return back home for the first time since their mother and matriarch of the family has passed; they are not all coping well, past issues have not been addressed, and some of them do not get along. Does this sound like your family? We are discussing this in this episode and all discussing tips for getting through Christmas time with t...
2025-12-1747 minStay Mentally DopeYou Remind Me of My Ex: Therapists React to Usher You Remind Me Have you ever encountered someone who reminds you of your ex and not in a good way? This is Usher’s song U Remind Me and we are talking about it. Did Usher have good boundaries in this song? Do you have good boundaries when situations like this happen to you? Or do you potentially just keep dating the same or similar people over and over again? Also, when dating can you also identify when something is negative and this bad experience has become emotionally traumatic? Relationships can be emotionally traumatic for us and affect how we continue to da...
2025-12-0419 minStay Mentally DopeTherapists React to The Family That Preys | Stay Mentally DopeThe Family That Preys was one of those movies that definitely makes you want to clutch all your pearls! There is generational trauma, sibling rivalry, grief, friendships, betrayal, and a lot of drama. Your two favorite therapists are here to discuss this super loaded movie. As always, we know it’s a lot but of course we also do it with a lot of information, a lot of dopeness, and a lot of fun. Join us in this episode as we discuss The Family That Preys. Time stamps: 00:00 intro01:55 overview04:38 sibling rivalry (Pam and An...
2025-11-1956 minStay Mentally DopeVulnerability & Dating: Therapists React to Pop the Balloon (Episode of The Neighborhood)We have some big dating questions that need answers… ‘why do people choose projects?’, ‘what does it mean to be emotionally vulnerable in relationships?’ , AND ‘is your inner child doing the choosing when dating?’ . In this episode of The Neighborhood, the two brothers, Marty and Malcom, are participating in ‘Pop The Balloon’ in order to find dates and it does not go as they thought it would. So of course, we are talking about it. We are not just talking about the brothers, we are also talking about attachment, trauma, and other mental health behaviors that may influence dating and choices in par...
2025-11-0836 minStay Mentally DopeTherapists Talk High Functioning Depression and Cardi B's Album Is Cardi B the drama? Is the drama following her? And how do we continue to show up and function when it feels like life is blowing up around you? In this episode, we are talking about what depression can look like when you still have to or feel like you have to be “on” and high functioning. How does high functioning depression differ from major depressive disorder? We are talking about it. We are talking about the signs and how no one is exempt. Join us in this episode as we discuss high functioning depression and Cardi B.
2025-10-1935 minStay Mentally DopeThe Psychology Behind Doechii’s Denial is a River This episode, we’re diving deep into Doechi’s “Denial Is a River”—because let’s be real, we all know we have denied some stuff. We’ll unpack the layers of denial, avoidance, grief, and self-reflection woven into the song while connecting it to mental health and black culture. Expect honest conversation, cultural context, and maybe even a few laughs as we explore what happens when the river of denial runs through our relationships, our self-worth, and our healing journeys. As usual, two licensed therapists gab, educate, and tell the truth about everything at the intersection of Black culture and me...
2025-10-0832 minStay Mentally DopeTherapists Review Gabrielle Union's Book- We're Going to Need More Wine Pt. 2We are back and still discussing Gabrielle Union’s book, We’re Going to Need More Wine. From confronting trauma to celebrating joy, Union’s storytelling offers a raw and unfiltered look at the intersections of race, gender, mental health, and culture.We discuss the importance of vulnerability in breaking generational cycles, how humor and honesty can serve as healing tools, and why Black stories like Union’s are vital in shifting narratives around mental health. Join us as we unpack part two of the lessons within her book and reflect on how her journey invites all of us to...
2025-09-2436 minStay Mentally DopeTherapists Review Gabrielle Union's Book- We're Going to Need More Wine Pt. 1Grab a glass, because Gabrielle Union said it best: We’re Going to Need More Wine. In this episode, join Jasmine and Charmaine as they laugh and maybe cry a little as they unpack Gabrielle’s essays on love, identity, and those awkward moments we all pretend didn’t happen (but absolutely did).From navigating Hollywood as a Black woman to navigating family drama that could easily be its own Netflix series, Union reminds us that mental health and healing doesn’t always look neat—and sometimes the best therapy session comes with snacks and side-eye. We’ll talk about how humor...
2025-09-0834 min
Stay Mentally DopeInsecure & Self TalkWhat would a therapist say about Issa's 'Broken Pussy' rap? Or her infamous 'mirror talk'? We've got mental health professionals dissecting the very human, often cringe-worthy, but always relatable self-doubt and vulnerability of Issa on Insecure. You might just learn something about yourself along the way. S1, E1
2025-08-2037 minStay Mentally DopeLet’s ‘Set It Off’You all have been continuing to ask for it and we are finally doing it. It is time for us to discuss Set It Off. Set If Off is one of the most classic friendship, trauma, and survival movies. We are discussing black trauma, what happens when you get pushed to the limit, supporting friends, and grief. Join Jasmine and Charmaine as we discuss this iconic movie and all of the mental health aspects. Of course, we are going to make light and include humor and identify some questions that need answers. Let’s dive in and find out wa...
2025-08-081h 00Stay Mentally DopeLove Island and Attachment StylesLove Island Season 7 took over the internet and conversations and we are no different. We are talking about Love Island Season 7 and some of the attachment styles. Of course, we are very aware that this is a reality show and that the show only depicts very small aspects of these individuals' actual lives. We are discussing Hurricane Huda and Amaya Papaya and their attachment styles based on certain scenes on the show. Join your two favorite mental health therapists as we discuss attachment styles and Love Island.
2025-07-2738 minStay Mentally DopeReddit Questions- What Therapists ThinkDo you guys read Reddit posts? Well, your two favorite black women therapists are reading them and responding. We are diving into the wild, emotional, and often hilarious world of Reddit. From relationship drama and family feuds to mental health therapist confessions and boundary-setting dilemmas, we are breaking down real posts with real insight. Join in on the discussion with us. Time stamps: 00:00 intro01:53 Why do Black parents suck at mental health?06:18 Does anyone have parents who have problems but refuse treatment because they think therapy is for White people?12:28 AITA for telling my...
2025-07-0943 minStay Mentally DopeWe Out Here Keeping SecretsHave you ever seen the movie ‘The Secret She Kept’? If you have not, go ahead and add it to your list. Matter of fact, watch it now and then come back and join us in this discussion of this movie. The movie stars the amazing Kyla Pratt as she plays a highly successful lawyer running for District Attorney who is hiding her battle with Schizoaffective Disorder. The movie shines light on serious mental illnesses as well as some of the problems with addressing serious mental illnesses in black communities. Join your two favorite licensed black therapists as we unpa...
2025-06-2555 minStay Mentally DopeBesties and Jealous: Getting Out of The Toni and Joan RutAre you stuck in a cycle of jealousy and competition with your best friend, feeling like you're in a 'Toni and Joan' rut from the iconic show Girlfriends? Have you ever had a friend compare themselves to you? Have you ever compared yourself to a friend? How do you handle friends who show up looking better or doing better than you? Let’s talk about it. Of course, there was a viral video about two best friends and outfits at a birthday dinner but we want to discuss how this shows up in friendships. Join your two favorite black th...
2025-06-1527 minStay Mentally DopeIs That My Childhood Bully? (Therapist Talk Inner Child Work)Did you ever have a childhood bully and if so, how do you respond to them when you see them later in life? Do you revert back to childhood or are you able to move on and remember you are not that child anymore? In this episode, we are talking about just that and what happened in an episode of Sister Sister. We love the show and now join us for digging into the mental health aspects of this episode. We are discussing unhealed trauma, trauma responses, inner child work, and vulnerability. Of course, we are doing it all...
2025-05-2534 minStay Mentally DopeTherapists React to This Is Us RelationshipsWe love the show ‘This Is Us’ and in this episode we are discussing communication and being intentional in relationships.00:00 intro04:10 overview07:44 is negativity in relationships contagious?14:30 Relationship fatigue (perhaps why Miguel and his wife got divorced)17:36 R&B (Randall and Beth) I call marriage23:08 Kevin and Sophie (attunement in relationships)27:55 Toby and Kate (When your partner’s success triggers your insecurity)34:39 QTNAPodcasts versions are at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196Spotify: https://open.s...
2025-05-1438 minStay Mentally DopeYour First Therapy Appointment- Living Single EditionThe viewpoint of mental health has come a long way….or has it? In this episode of Living Single, Khadijah is going to see a therapist for the first time. We get to witness her apprehensions, how the people around her react to it, and what she gains from it. We are talking all about myths in therapy, myths and narratives around mental health, the stigmas around mental health and therapy, and narratives and behaviors that increase these stigmas. Join us in this discussion. 00:00 intro02:00 overview of episode12:01 when Khadijah went to therapy15:10 Myths about going to therapy depression looks li...
2025-04-0943 minStay Mentally DopeComing to America & Family Pressure: What Therapists Want You To KnowWhat kind of pressure has your family put on you about how your life should look? Do you live with cultural expectations? Whether your parents are immigrants, rich, or just come from a humble background, we all have expectations put on us from our parents. In this episode, we are talking about the iconic movie Coming to America. We are discussing cultural and family expectations that can affect us and how we live. We also discuss things that we have learned and come to believe about ourselves and how it can affect how we show up in the world...
2025-03-1654 minStay Mentally DopeThe Enneagram & Joan Clayton/GirlfriendsThe enneagram is…. We decided that we wanted to learn more about the enneagram and of course find something within the culture to relate it to, so why not the characteristics of the cast of Girlfriends. We invited the amazing hosts from the podcast Enneagram for the Culture @EnneagramFortheCulture to join us in this conversation and explore what enneagrams are, how they do and don’t define us, and how the enneagram types show up in our behaviors and friendships.Time stamps: 00:00 intro02:10 What is the enneagram?07:17 the 9 types15:10 Intern...
2025-02-2653 minStay Mentally DopeTips on How to Die Alone (According to Therapists)Have you watched the show on Hulu called How To Die Alone? If not, you definitely should. How To Die Alone follows a woman who is trying to make major changes in her life after having a near death experience. The show covers vulnerabilities, anxiety, friendship, family, and relationship dynamics, boundaries, and conquering fears. It does all of this with a lot of humor and of course we are talking about. Join us as we, your two favorite black female therapists, discuss this show and its mental health dynamics.
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TED Talks DailySunday Pick: A Black Utopia In North Carolina | Far FlungEach Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing an episode of Far Flung. "I thought I'd come to paradise,” said Jane Ball Groom upon arriving in Soul City, North Carolina. It wasn’t amenities or location that made Soul City paradise, but the promise of what it could be: a city built by Black people, for Black people. Our guests take us back to 1969 when the city was founded and built from (below) the ground up — and while the city itself was short-lived, we’ll see how the se...
2025-02-0254 minStay Mentally DopeEverybody Hates Chris and ChristmasIt is the holiday season fam. As always we are talking about mental health and the black culture, because that is what we do. The holidays are no different. So, we are discussing a Christmas episode of Everybody Hates Chris. During this episode we will discuss mental illness, how it is viewed, family struggles around commercialism and flexing during the holidays, and how we navigate all of the above. Let’s continue to be mentally dope.
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00:00 intro
02:37 overview/ why holidays add feelings of pressure
07:34 When Black folks feel pressure to celebrate Kwanzaa
10:35 Do you have to...
2024-12-1133 minStay Mentally DopeAccording to Therapists| If I Were Broke, THIS is How I Would Manage My Mental Health
How do you deal with your mental health when you don’t have any money? We have a whole episode to discuss some ways to address your mental health when you can not afford or access mental health therapy. Join us as we talk about daily rituals and practices that we can implement to assist with our mental health.
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00:00 intro
01:10 Ways to find reduced therapy
05:18 Focus on the body
12:07 Have limits
13:55 Lean
20:14 Output & play
26:26 Social media
Resou...
2024-11-2733 min
Stay Mentally DopeTherapists React to Family Business by Kanye“That’s family business”. Kanye West’s Family business talks about everything from catching up with family, family who makes fun of you but supports you when you succeed, supporting family even when they are wrong, grieving family through the holidays, to reminiscing on funny and not so funny family memories. Join your two favorite black therapy ladies in this episode of Stay Mentally Dope as we talk about this song and what it means to have “family business”.
2024-11-1844 minStay Mentally DopeWhat Does It Mean to Be Emotionally Mature?People really out here calling each other emotionally immature and emotionally mature, but we really want to know what that means. So, we are talking about. Join Jasmine and Charmaine, your two favorite black therapists, as we discuss emotional maturity and how it can look in different situations.
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00:00 intro
01:20 What does it mean to be emotionally mature?
09:28 The signs of an emotionally immature person (accountability, how they deal with conflict, personalizing, reflecting, communicating, etc.)
20:15 How you can become more emotionally mature
Podcasts ve...
2024-10-3038 min
Stay Mentally DopeTherapists Talk Self-Sabotage, Self-Defeating BehaviorsWe are talking about self-sabotage, self-defeating behaviors, self-limiting beliefs and all that . Join your two favorite black therapists and hosts, Jasmine and Charmaine for this discussion. People mention self-sabotaging behaviors all of the time but we are breaking down what it is and what some of the signs and symptoms are and what it looks like in some of our behaviors. We not only want to define it and talk about how it shows up in our relationships, we also want to break free from it.
Mental health x Black culture
#mentalhealth #selflimitingbeliefs #blackwomenpodcasts #selfdevelopmentjourney #selfsabotage #selfdefeating #selfdestructive
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2024-10-2234 minStay Mentally DopeTherapists React to Girls TripDo you have a flosse posse? Do you have a friend group that is part of your support and accountability system? Do you need one? Or think you don’t need one? In this episode, we are talking all things about friendship, accountability, healing and vulnerability as we discuss the movie Girls Trip.
If you have not watched this movie, you definitely should. Join us on this journey as we discuss adult friendships and their importance.
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00:00 intro
02:06 intro
08:25 Sasha and Ryan’s fight
2024-10-0244 minStay Mentally DopeTherapists Talk School Daze“Do revolutionaries still get fried chicken?”
Jasmine and special guest, Isis Pettway, two therapists, talk about School Daze. We sort through everything like colorism, respectability politics, caste system in Black culture, texturism, and everything in between.
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00:00 intro
03:15 overview
13:37 the Black caste system
20:24 Light skinnedness (the Gamma Rays & Good Hair, Black Hair)
28:51:00 KFC scene and the “right way” to change the system
48:48 Blackness and mental health
1:01:28 How dark skinned women suffer in this system
1:11:53 Was Da Butt ma...
2024-09-181h 12Stay Mentally DopeTherapists React to SZA's I Hate U
“I feel so ordinary except when you’re around me”, “I can't keep no conflict with you boy, can we just rub it out?” If you wonder if I hate you, I don’t. These are just some of the lyrics. She ain’t really hate that man and we are talking about it! Plus, we have questions because there is a lot going on in this song. Join Jasmine and Charmaine as we discuss conflicting feelings in relationships, using someone to make you feel different about yourself, coping with sex, changing during a relationship, leaving your healing in someone else’s...
2024-09-0427 minStay Mentally DopeTherapists React to How Stella Got Her Groove Back (Pt. 2)Yup, we are still talking about Stella and her getting her groove back. This time we are talking about her relationships. We are diving into what it is like being the “strong black woman” with all of that trauma that we talked about in the first episode and how that affects attachment styles and relationships. Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two black licensed therapists, as we continue to explore all of the intersections between mental health and black culture in this episode about How Stella Got Her Groove Back.
00:00 intro
02:30 The issues with Stel...
2024-08-1448 minStay Mentally DopeHow Stella Got Her Groove Back (Pt 1)
Who is out there trying to get their groove back like Stella? We don’t just mean that you are trying to go to Jamaica and find you a young boo thing. In this episode, we are talking about the overworked and over functioning strong black woman figuring herself out and finding joy. We are aware that it can be so much easier said than done, so join us in this discussion of this concept, what caused it, and how we can produce change.
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00:00 intro
03:58 Overview
07:45 Signs of being a s...
2024-07-3142 minStay Mentally DopeGirlfriends: Is It Self-Care or Self-Harm?
My Girllllllllfriends, there through thick and thin. Yup, we are talking about an episode of Girlfriends. The episode we chose is the episode where everything fell apart and Toni and Joan stopped being friends. It was a lot and a lot changed. We are still heart broken. In this We are focusing on the self-care aspect and what happens when we are doing thing in the name of self-care but it is actually harming us and/or harming our relationships. Join us as we discuss what self-care is, what it looks like, and what it is not.
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2024-07-1031 minStay Mentally DopeLiving Single: Regine's Self-Confidence
We are back and we are discussing an episode from one of the greatest shows of all time. No need to debate us, we said what we said. We are talking about Living Single. In this episode, one of the main characters Regine is having a breast reduction and feeling like she is losing her best asset. Regine is learning where she thought her self confidence came from and where it may actually come from.
We are gearing up for a hot girl summer and this episode is the beginning. We are talking about self confidence, self esteem, and...
2024-06-1329 minStay Mentally DopeIs There Really a Thin Line between Love & Hate?
We are back with another classic black movie and in this episode it is a Thin Line Between Love and Hate. This movie is LOADED and of course we are discussing it through our mental health lens. We are talking about trauma, trauma responses, avoidance, defensiveness, attachment, anxious attachment, and bypassing red flags and signs in relationships. Of course, we also have some questions that need answers for this movie. Join us as we go on this super deep dive and explore this movie and the mental health aspects of it.
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2024-05-1557 minStay Mentally DopeBlack Girl Anxiety or Whatever Meg SaidMeg THEE Stallion. Whew maybe we are biased but we love some Meg. We also love the song Anxiety and in this episode we are discussing it. Join us as we discuss what anxiety is and how it shows up in black individuals and in this case, black women because yes, it can look different than what people may think. We are discussing Black Girl Anxiety, trauma, and how we deal with these feelings; the good ways, the bad ways, and the ugly ways. Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two licensed black female therapists in this important and amazing conversation.
2024-04-3038 minStay Mentally DopeMarch Madness: 90s-2000s R&B Pt 5 (Final Episode)
Description info: We are back!!! It’s the final installment of our March Madness Style R&B Challenge. If you missed the second episode click on the playlist below. We partnered with @BMM_podcast to talk about all things 90s and early 2000s R&B and debate which songs were the best.
We are counting down to the top song and we know y’all want to know what we picked! Join us on the discussion and as always: like, subscribe and leave comments about your choices and what songs we chose.
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2024-04-111h 17Stay Mentally DopeMarch Madness: 90s-2000s R&B Pt 3
We are back!!! It’s part 3 of our March Madness Style R&B Challenge. If you missed the second episode click on the playlist below. We partnered with @BMM_podcast to talk about all things 90s and early 2000s R&B and debate which songs were the best. We are counting down to the top song and we know y’all want to know what we picked! Join us on the discussion and as always: like, subscribe and leave comments about your choices and what songs we chose.
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00:00 intro
02:00 Charmaine’s 2nd round...
2024-03-2050 minStay Mentally DopeMarch Madness: 90s-2000s R&B Pt. 1
What is the top R&B song of the 90s and early 2000s? That is such a loaded question with so many songs coming to mind. We are joined by Justice & Mike of the Black Man Misunderstood Podcast to have this debate challenge.
We are doing a March Madness style bracket to break down what we believe are some of the best R&B songs of this era and then to debate which song is ultimately the best. Join us on this journey of shenanigans, song memories, and straight foolishness.
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00:00 intro
01:17 1...
2024-03-0646 minStay Mentally DopeWaiting to Exhale Pt. 4: Bernie & Losing Yourself
“I thought that if I gave him what he needed, he’d give me what I needed” Whew! Of course we had to save Bernie for last in our four part Waiting to Exhale episodes. Bernie found out the hard way what happens when you give your all and lose yourself in other people.
Join us, Jasmine and Charmaine, two Black licensed therapists as we discuss Angela Bassett's character, Bernie, from Waiting to Exhale. We are getting into what happens when you find yourself giving up all of you and then being left with what feels like nothin...
2024-02-2144 minStay Mentally DopeWaiting to Exhale Pt. 3: Gloria & Letting GoDid this lady pray for sex from her ex? We are stepping on some toes today! Yes, she prayed for sex and then she found out he was gay. Let’s not forget that Gloria was trying to raise her teenage son, figure out what parenting could and would look like with her ex, figure out her own self-esteem, be there for her friends, and find love. We are soliciting hugs and prayers for Gloria.
She is the third woman within the friend group of Waiting to Exhale that we are discussing in this epi...
2024-02-0728 minStay Mentally DopeWaiting to Exhale Pt 2: Robin and Self-Love“You raggedy, B*****!” This man showed up drunk in a leather vest and then threw an orange at her. Like come on man!
We are back at it again with the Waiting To Exhale Series and this time we are talking about Robin. Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two black licensed mental health therapists, as we discuss all things Robin from Waiting to Exhale and her self discovery and self love journey. We are diving into choosing partners in hopes of safety, not healing and jumping into relationships hoping for different results, figuring out our why...
2024-01-2536 minStay Mentally DopeWaiting to Exhale Pt.1: Savannah and Parent Expectations“He’s a good man Savannah!” Who was Savannah’s mama seeing? Because babyyyy who was he a good man too??
We are starting a four-part series discussing each of the ladies from Waiting to Exhale and we are so excited for you to join in this discussion with us. In this episode, we are talking about Savannah from Waiting to Exhale and parental expectations. Join us, Charmaine and Jasmine, as we discuss Savannah, parental expectations, parental defined value, and what success can look like for each of us based on outside values and expectations.
As alway...
2024-01-1830 minStay Mentally DopeUnpacking Fresh Prince & the Interracial Episode
“Ebony and Ivory go together in perfect harmony” That’s what the song says but in this episode the host of Stay Mentally Dope, Jasmine and Charmaine, are discussing The Fresh Prince episode in which one of the aunt’s marries a white man and the family was unsure of how to handle it (Season 2, Ep 6). Join us as we discuss interracial marriage and how this family adjusted to it. Of course we are adding the mental health aspect as we see how it affected the family fears, enmeshment within the family, and the structure of the control within the fami...
2023-12-3032 minStay Mentally DopeUnpacking The Wood - Therapists React to the Realities of Being a Teen
We are diving into another feel good black movie classic, The Wood. The Wood is about three best friends navigating adolescence and we are discussing all the things about those teenage years. Join Jasmine and Charmaine as they discuss racism, culture shocks, self-confidence, peer pressure, hormones, and love in adolescent years. How do you normalize your feelings and experiences while trying to stay mentally dope? We are trying to figure it out!
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00:00 intro
04:00 Overview
05:30 The teenage experience
08:41 When Slim and Ro met Mike
13:30 Why teenage boys getting erections is a common experience
20:12 What gets you clout as...
2023-12-1349 minStay Mentally DopeEmbarrassing Moments for Therapists
We are therapists. We are human first. In this episode, we are taking a little bit of a switch up and talking about some of the aspects of being a therapist; the good, the bad, and the funny. We are sharing things that irritate us, how we act outside of work hours, how we implement boundaries, and some of our embarrassing therapist moments that have taken place in and out of therapy sessions. Join us in this discussion and we would love to hear some of your stories as well.
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00:00 intro
02:10 How would therapists describe what they...
2023-11-1535 minStay Mentally DopeThe Recipe for Successful Friendships: BoundariesFriends! How many of us have them? Or maybe the question should be how many of us could maintain the friendship and the changes that happen within them? We’re responding to a listener's question about friendship.
Friendships change and require navigation and boundaries. That requires vulnerability and communication. UGH we know that is not always easy but what is the alternative? Being petty? Walking on eggshells and not talking? Being passive aggressive? Constantly ending friendships?
Join this conversation with us as we try to navigate this situation and what happens when friendships change and requ...
2023-10-1128 minStay Mentally DopeTherapists React to Eve’s Bayou“You think just because you got some blood in your pants you don’t gotta act civilized?” We have so many questions, comments, and concerns! What is the story behind Eve’s Bayou?
We are back at it and this time we are discussing Eve’s Bayou. This movie is LAYERED to say the least. The family dynamics are layered and confusing, there is some parentification, sibling rivalry, and what happens when children discover that their parents aren’t perfect? We are discussing it all and of course we are doing it from our mindsets as therapists. Join us for t...
2023-08-3044 min
Stay Mentally DopeTherapists React to Kingdom Come“Well, Bud they got you painted up like a $2 whore!”
Kingdom Come is a comedy staple with an all-star cast. In this episode, Jasmine and Charmaine, two black licensed therapists talk about and share their reactions to this classic movie and all the mental health aspects of it. This movie is relatable. Join us as we discuss black families in grief, coping, over functioning, and difficult familial relationships.
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00:00 intro
03:10 Kingdom Come overview
04:45 the sibling rivalry (Raybud (LL Cool J) & Junior (Anthony Anderson)
06:48 What...
2023-07-2644 minStay Mentally DopeYou Don't Have Friends, You Have Associates
00:00 intro
01:30 Why friendship is different for Black folks
04:10 The origin of why Black folks are skeptical of friends
07:36 How what our parents taught us impacts our attachment
12:05 Were our parents hypocrites?
18:20 Normalizing Black friendships and self-fulfilling prophecies
20:43 How does this show up in your friendships?
In this episode, join Charmaine and Jasmine, two black licensed therapists as we continue our conversation about friendship. We are still on a journey trying to understand this thing called friendship and this time we are discussing the influence that black parents had on our friendships. We are exploring what things that we heard...
2023-06-2925 min
Stay Mentally DopeTherapists React to Deliver Us From Eva00:00 intro
02:28 What happens to the family system when parents die? (Eva)
05:15 Is Eva an angry black woman or a survivor?
07:50 Codependency can be a response to tragedy
11:40 How to know if your family was enmeshed?
17:50 How money can equal attachment after people pass away
19:00 When Ray met Eva
25:10 The family wouldn’t have gotten better if Eva didn’t leave
27:40 Building a bridge over pain
28:40 QTNA
In this episode, join Charmaine and Jasmine, two licensed therapists, as we...
2023-05-2434 minStay Mentally DopeTherapists React to Mother I Sober by Kendrick Lamar
00:00 intro
02:15 Overview of the song (trigger warning S** Abuse)
04:37 When parents are overprotective because of their abuse
06:15 Generational fear and generational coping
07:45 coping with sex, alcohol, exercise, work, etc.
11:05 Why sobriety isn’t about being drug/alcohol free
14:30 Why everyone can relate to sobriety
In this episode, Charmaine and Jasmine, two licensed therapists, are discussing Kendrick Lamar’s song Mother I Sober from his album, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers. Because we’re K.Dot fans, we know that he talks about addiction a lot. In this video we are breaking down how childhood trauma and addiction are relate...
2023-04-2617 minStay Mentally DopeTherapists React to Father Time by Kendrick LamarEpisode 18
In this episode, Charmaine and Jasmine, two licensed therapists, are discussing Kendrick Lamar’s song Father Time from his album Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers. We are discussing the context of the song and how it relates to so many of our lives. Join us as we discuss things we learn from our parents, our relationship dynamics with our parents, how we learn attachment and how it shows up in our behaviors as well as future relationships, and how we as Black people deal with emotions differently. We also discuss gender differences in parenting and teaching emotions. It’...
2023-03-2420 min
Stay Mentally DopeThings Your Therapist Should NOT do | Reacting to The Jamie Foxx Show (S3,ep13)Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two licensed Black therapists, start with the Jaime Foxx show but expand into so many other topics. We talk about trauma, the stigma around therapies, how families struggle when trying to get help for a family member, avoidance, what a therapist should NOT do, and so much more.
Time stamps:
00:00 intro
00:30 Defining our relationship
02:10 episode overview
04:00 the stigma around therapy
06:30 is therapy too expensive?
08:10 Did Aunt Helen even need therapy? (how do you know if it’s trauma)
11:27 What is...
2023-02-2830 minStay Mentally DopeWhat Do Kevin Hart, Jay Z, and Method Man All Have In Common?What Do Kevin Hart, Jay Z, and Method Man All Have In Common?
Yes, they are all black but they are also healing. Black men glow up. Black boy joy. Black men healing. Black men going to therapy. We don’t care how you identify it but we are here for it!
Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two licensed black therapists discuss black men doing their healing and how it is affecting them, their careers, their relationships, and changing their families.
We are highlighting some celebrity men that we see in the media doing th...
2023-02-0225 minStay Mentally DopeWhat’s Up with the Brothers in Above the Rim?We’re breaking down the movie Above the Rim and it’s a wild ride.
Jasmine and Charmaine, two licensed therapists, discuss trauma, sibling relationships, signs someone is traumatized, the importance of accountability in your life, and 90’s bowl cuts.
But what we really want to know is if you knew what a boonk was? Please comment and tell us.
Time stamps:
00:00 intro
00:56 Movie overview
02:50 Shep and Nutso
04:14 How we know Shep has trauma
09:19 Birdie’s backstory (tupac)
12:47 Birdie a...
2023-01-1328 minStay Mentally DopeWhat Therapists Really Think about Soul Food Pt. 3Here we go again, ruining your faves. This is part III of Charmaine and Jasmine, two licensed therapists reacting to Soul Food the movie.
00:00 intro
01:55 Defining parentification
04:39- How families parentify kids (things Mama Jo said)
08:24 Is parentification traumatic? Does it change family roles?
10:20 Emotional parentification
14:33 How can you identify a parentified kid or a grown up parentified client
17:39 Did you choose your profession, or spouse, or have kids due to trauma?
21:46 How do families help kids who have been parentified? We give p...
2022-12-1528 minStay Mentally DopeWhat Therapists Really Think about Soul Food Pt. 2We’re doing it again. This is part II of Jasmine and Charmaine, two licensed therapists, reacting or ruining Soul Food the movie.
We’re talking about families and how healing in dysfunctional families is really hard. You may have heard of generational trauma but ever heard of intergenerational coping? We break down both in this episode. We have tons of questions that need answers. Let us know what you think!
00:00 intro
00:42 Breakdown of intergenerational trauma & coping
09:05 Strong back woman attitude
11:11 How family patterns lead to relationship patterns
14...
2022-12-0128 minStay Mentally DopeWhat Therapists Really Think About Soul Food Pt. 1Yup, we are talking about the movie Soul Food! We might ruin it for you.
00:00 Intro
02:00 Basics of family dynamics
05:46 Terri
09:25 Mama Jo
20:49 Faith
22:35 Changing your family role
27:17 Dependency/Power Brokering
Join us, Jasmine and Charmaine, two licensed therapists, as we dive into all the dysfunction and family dynamics this has to offer.
It’s so deep that it will be multiple parts. In this first video they will discuss family dynamics and how each member of the family has roles. For...
2022-11-2332 minStay Mentally DopeHow Do You Friends Deal With Problems?Let’s talk female friendships. How do you show up in your friendship? What makes someone a good friend? How do you deal with conflict in friendships?
In this episode join Jasmine and Charmaine, two therapists, discuss female friendships and how we can maintain them, understand our expectations, and work through conflict.
Let us know what questions you have about friendships so we can answer them.
00:00 intro
03:12 Word of the day: Self-awareness
04:25 Abandonment issues and friendships
06:40 Avoiding conflict
11:47 Sometimes friendships don’t grow...
2022-11-0229 minStay Mentally DopeCan Your Friendships Affect Your Relationship?Who affects your relationship? Why did you get married? Do your friendships play a major part in your romantic decisions?
Join us in this episode as we are joined by the Black Man Misunderstood Podcast and discuss the movie The Brothers. During this episode we discuss the different characters and how they dealt with their relationships and friendships as well as share some of our personal relationship and friendship experiences.
00:00
02:40 Movie recap
04:27 How friends and family influence relationships
09:05 Brian (Bill Bellamy)
17:03 Jackson (Morris Chestnut)
...
2022-10-1258 minStay Mentally DopeDon't Leave! But I Ain't Staying: Therapist React to Matrimony by WaleHave you ever actually listened to the lyrics to ‘Matrimony’ by Wale? Y’all out here playing this song at your wedding and singing it to your boo? Let's talk. Are you in a struggle love type situation? You know the type of relationship where you guys just can’t seem to let each other go but the situation isn’t really healthy. Are you there?
Join Jasmine and Charmaine, two licensed counselors, as they discuss this song and how it looks to be a in struggling “relationship” and get our insight.
2022-09-2325 minStay Mentally DopeMenace to SocietyHow do you define generational trauma? Do you know what it is? Are some things you count as part of your culture or normal as a result of trauma?
Join us in this episode as we break down the movie Menace to Society and discuss black culture and trauma within the movie and our society.
#MenacetoSociety #TyrinTurner #BlackCulture #LarenzTate #JadaPinkett #southcentral #MentalHealth #MentallyDope #BlackMentalHealth #BlackMentalHealthMatters #AllenHughes #HughesBrothers
2022-09-0934 minStay Mentally DopeIt Kills MeAre you scared to be alone? Do you accept things in relationships that you shouldn’t out of fear of abandonment? Do you feel like you are having problems in multiple relationships in your life?
In our latest video, we are discussing and defining codependency and attachment issues as we dive into Melanie Fiona’s song ‘It Kills Me’. Join Jasmine and Charmaine, two black licensed counselor as we discuss this mental health topic in relevant and relatable ways.
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2022-07-2719 min
The HeartHeaded WayBlack Women and High Functioning DepressionDe sits down with previous guest Francheska Renee to revisit her considerations of suicide and this time she brings on therapist, Charmaine Beasley to help navigate this space. What an amazing eye-opener to identifying signs and help for tough spaces.
2022-07-1549 minStay Mentally DopeLet's Talk About Post Separation AbuseJoin two licensed therapists as we talk about Trevor Noah's reflection on Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's public interactions. We talk about what post separation abuse is and make this topic apply to everyone. We dissect privilege, desensitization to these issues, and common dynamics in controlling or abusive relationships.
2022-07-1014 min
Stay Mentally DopeBack Up On My B.S.How do you cope with a break up? Join, Charmaine and Jasmine, two black therapist as we discuss Jhene Aiko's song B.S. which is a description of not dealing with well with a relationship ending and how we tend to cope with break ups. We discuss in this episode what coping is and how we tend to cope negatively in situations to protect ourselves. We also discuss what positive coping after a break up can and should look like.
2022-06-1423 minStay Mentally DopeBlack People ApologiesWhat are apologies? How do they affect our mental health? How do they shape who we are? Join Charmaine and Jasmine, two licensed counselors, in this episode as they discuss apologies; what they are, what they are not, and what barriers there may be with apologies within the black culture.
2022-05-1224 minStay Mentally DopeMicroaggressionsIn this episode listen as mental health therapists, Charmaine and Jasmine, discuss Microaggressions and how they affect people of color and their mental health.
2022-04-1223 minStay Mentally DopePoetic JusticeListen to Jasmine and Charmaine, two black female counselors, explore the movie Poetic Justice and the underlying mental health factors.
2022-03-1435 minStay Mentally DopeBaby BoyBaby Boy has become a classic in black movie cinema. Two black licensed therapist, Charmaine and Jasmine sit down to discuss the movie Baby Boy from a mental health perspective.
2022-02-1140 min
Far Flung with Saleem ReshamwalaA Black Utopia In North Carolina“I thought I'd come to paradise,” said Jane Ball Groom upon arriving in Soul City, North Carolina. It wasn’t amenities or location that made Soul City paradise, but the promise of what it could be: a city built by Black people, for Black people. Our guests take us back to 1969 when the city was founded and built from (below) the ground up — and while the city itself was short-lived, we’ll see how the seeds it sowed laid roots for spaces that celebrate and center Black culture today.That's a wrap on the season! Share you stand out...
2020-12-0956 min
Rock the CultureAsking All These QuestionsIn this episode, we provide perspective and conversation on Little Rock's own Joe Johnson dominating The Big3, analysis of the town hall meetings concerning the future of LRSD, and top-ten hip-hop albums of all time. We also discuss the importance of mental health and benefits of therapy/counseling with professional counselor Charmaine Beasley.
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2019-09-171h 08
Working Drummer215 – Damian Erskine: The Portland Scene, Playing with Uncle Peter, The “Strength of Ego” to Play SimplyDamian Erskine is known for his ability to fit into most any musical situation, extraordinary reading and improvising skills as well as being an educator and columnist. He has played in the studio or on the stage with Peter Erskine, Gino Vannelli, The Jaco Pastorius Big Band, Bob Sheppard, John Beasley, Jeff Lorber, The Buddy Rich Alumni All-Star Band, Antonio Hart, Charmaine Neville, and many others as well as being featured on the GospelChops.com “Shed Sessionz Vol. 1” DVD.Damian is an adjunct professor at Port...
2019-04-251h 12