Shows
The Black Psychologist PodcastSurviving Mother's Day when your mother has passed away, Amanda Seales on Autism, SexsomniaThis week we share tips on managing and surviving Mother's Day when your mother has passed away, discuss Amanda Seales controversial statements on Autism and Sexsomnia: an embarrassing sleep disorder no one wants to talk about.
2024-05-0747 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastGambling Addiction, How To Respond To An Insult, What It Means If You Can't Take A ComplimentIn the latest episode, we begin with discussing the prevalence of gambling addiction/disorders, who's at risk and the social psychology tricks used at casinos that make you spend more. We also discuss how to respond to an insult and what it means if you can't accept a compliment.
2024-04-0135 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastThe Psychology of Love - Social Media Compatibility in Relationships, Reesa Tessa, Omay Lay Concert.This week on the 'The Psychology of Love' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, the panel discusses the importance of social media compatibility in relationships, we react to internet sensation Reesa Teesa's now-viral "Who TF Did I Marry" videos, the young lady who left her boyfriend and joined Nigerian singer, Omah Lay on stage and we ask Dr. Poole whether she would prefer to make $75K and be happy in a relationship or make $300K and be miserably single.
2024-03-071h 02
The Black Psychologist PodcastLet's Get Some Perspective - Monique Interview, Chris Brown Celebrity All Star Game ControversyThis week on the ‘Let’s Get Some Perspective’ edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to the Monique interview on Club Shay Shay and Chris Brown sharing his frustration about being invited and then disinvited to the NBA Celebrity All Star Game.
2024-02-2057 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEnjoying Valentine's Day Alone, Contra-dating, Borrowing Money, Tattoo your partner's name In the latest episode, we begin with sharing the best ways to enjoy Valentines’s Day on your own, using contra-dating to get out of a dating rut, Gayle King revealing she lent $4000 to a man she once dated, our preferences on either being in loving relationship while making $75K or miserably single while making 300K and whether it’s okay to get your partner’s name, image and likeness tattooed on your body.
2024-02-1448 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastLet's Get Some Perspective - Katt Williams Interview, Taraji P Henson on the Pay Disparities.This week on the ‘Let’s Get Some Perspective’ edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to the Katt Williams interview on Club Shay Shay and Taraji P Henson sharing her frustration about the persistent gender and racial pay disparity in entertainment.
2024-01-1859 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastTips on Managing Your Mental Health During the Holidays, Why New Year's Resolutions Fail, New Sickle Cell Therapies can cost $3 million for each patientThis week we share tips on managing your mental health during the holidays, discuss the psychology behind why New Year's Resolutions fail and new Sickle Cell Therapies can cost $3 Million for a single patient
2023-12-1952 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastLet's Get Some Perspective - Diddy & other celebrities named in sex abuse suits, Dee- 1 vs Rick RossThis week on the ‘Let’s Get Some Perspective’ edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to Diddy and other celebrities, politicians that were named in sex abuse suits filed under NY's Adult Survivors Act and Dee 1 and Rick Ross argument regarding the hip-hop industry promoting music that glorifies murder, and promotes drug usage while claiming entertainment.
2023-12-1447 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastNo phones at school trend, Social anxiety, Songs that lift our mood, Becoming a PsychologistThis week we discuss schools across the U.S. joining the growing no-phone movement to boost and mental health, having social anxiety and making friends, we also answer viewer's questions about songs that lift our spirits when we're in a bad mood and becoming a psychologist.
2023-11-2548 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastLet's Get Some Perspective - Social Media Gender war lists, Restaurants charges customers fee for 'unruly kids' This week on the ‘Let’s Get Some Perspective’ edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to the social media gender war lists “28 Places Women In 2023 REFUSE To Go On A First Date vs things Men REFUSE to pay for we are not married” and Restaurants now charging customers a fee for 'bad parenting'
2023-11-1540 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastLet's Get Some Perspective - Black HS student suspended over hair, Restaurants charging vomit fee.This week on the 'Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist, we react toDarryl George, a high school junior in Texas, being continuously suspended from school twice year because of his dreadlocks hairstyle, restaurants issue vomit fees for bottomless mimosa customers.
2023-10-2425 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastLet’s Get Some Perspective - Jada Pinkett Smith, Cheesecake Factory and Oyster Bar Dates Gone Wrong.This week on the 'Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to Jada Pinkett Smith revealing intimate details about her marriage and relationships, woman refusing to go on first date at the Cheesecake Factory and man walking off date after woman eats 48 oysters in one sitting and expects him to cover the tab.
2023-10-1835 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastTyler Perry's advice for women, Brittany Renner, Should you care about partner's body countThis week we are joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ashley Poole to discuss Tyler Perry's advice for Black women to find love with less paid men, Brittany Renner candidly disclosing that she's been with 35 people and whether you should care about your partner's body count.
2023-10-101h 14
The Black Psychologist PodcastLet's Get Some Perspective - Arrest made in 2pac's murder, Is it ok to listen to R. Kelly's music?This week on the 'Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react in Keefe D being arrested for Tupac Shakur's murder and a judge rules that R. Kelly's victim's to be awarded his music royalties, therefore is it now okay to listen to his music?
2023-10-0439 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastLet's Get Some Perspective - Young black gymnast skipped in medal ceremony, flash mob robberiesThis week on the 'Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to Gymnastics Ireland in racism row after a young black girl is skipped in medal ceremony and the insurgence of flash mob robberies that have been taking place nationwide.
2023-09-2924 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastLet's Get Some Perspective - NFL fan fights, Colorado St player receiving death threatsThis week on the 'Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to the slew of violent fan fights taking place at NFL games and Colorado State player, family receiving death threats after late hit.
2023-09-2926 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastBS High documentary, Doja Cat's Demonic imagery, TikTok Silent Walking Trend, Millennials vs Gen ZThis week we react and discuss the Bishop Sycamore documentary "BS High" on HBO Max, Doja Cat's recent use of demonic imagery in new song/music video, TikTok's new trend "Silent Walking" movement and recent polling shows Gen Z struggle more with mental health than millennials.
2023-09-161h 01
The Black Psychologist PodcastMontgomery Riverfront brawl, Parents see their health decline as their kid's mental illness worsens, Living with someone with mental illness.This week we discuss the Riverfront brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, parents seeing their own health spiral as their kids' mental illness worsen, helpful strategies for living with someone with a mental illness.
2023-08-161h 01
The Black Psychologist PodcastDr. O'Shan Gadsden talks black mental health, overcoming stigma, psycho-cultural spiritual perspective in therapy and The Just Heal Bro Tour.This week we are joined by Dr. O'Shan Gadsden, clinician and Psychology Department Chair, Associate Professor at Hampton University. We discuss his personal journey into mental health, black men and mental health, overcoming stigma, the importance of developing psycho-cultural spiritual perspective in therapy, The Just Heal Bro Tour and more.
2023-07-191h 03
The Black Psychologist PodcastConversation with Dr. L. Wayne Kenney on his journey into mental health, self-awareness and honesty in relationships, common mistakes in dating.This week we're joined by clinician/counselor and star of "Conversations with The Kenney's" Dr. L. Wayne Kenney. He shares his journey into the mental health field, self-awareness and honesty in relationships, common mistakes made in dating and more.
2023-06-231h 03
The Black Psychologist PodcastJa Morant, Barbie doll with Down Syndrome, Remote work comes with an increase in drug and drinking habits.This week we discuss Ja Morant being suspended from all Grizzlies activities after Instagram Live video shows him with gun in car, Mattel's newly released Barbie doll with Down syndrome and recent studies show how remote work comes with an increase in drug and drinking habits. #theblackpsychologistpodcast #jamorant #barbie #remotework
2023-05-2656 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastDesiigner, NBA pro retires at 22 due to anxiety, MLB Green Ribbon, Americans are lonelier.This week we discuss rap artist Desiigner promoting new music while still in mental health facility, 22-year-old NBA player retires, saying anxiety from playing basketball led to 'the darkest times' of his life, MLB teams wearing green ribbons on their jerseys for the month of May to celebrate Mental Health Awareness and why Americans are lonelier and its effects on our health.
2023-05-1059 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastTipflation Parti, Bud Light boycott, Gen Z women are identifying as bisexual, Andrew TolesThis week we discuss how "tipflation" and "tipcreep" are sparking backlash and fatigue among consumers, Bud Light facing boycott over Dylan Mulvaney partnership, Gen Z women are identifying as bisexual in unprecedented numbers, Dodgers re-signed former outfielder Andrew Toles to contract to provide him with health insurance.
2023-04-2659 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastAngel Reese, Participation Trophies, BORG Challenge, Coping with "Friends w/ Benefits" lossThis week we discuss the Angel Reese backlash, North Carolina Republicans look to ax participation trophies with new bill, "BORG" the new TikTok college drinking trend raises alarms and coping with the loss of a "situationship" aka "friends with benefits" relationship.
2023-04-0554 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastJa Morant, Former white law student sues Howard U., Children accidentally eating edibles, artificial intelligence's ability to create digitized recreations of deceased loved ones.This week we discuss Ja Morant's off the court incidents, former white law student suing Howard University for alleged discrimination after expulsion, reports of young children accidentally eating marijuana edibles soar and artificial intelligence's ability to create digitized recreations of deceased loved ones.
2023-03-221h 00
The Black Psychologist PodcastMen not posting their partner, dating your intellectual match, 30K being a deal breaker, couples sleeping in different bedrooms?This week with Dr. Ashley Poole we resume our conversation about men who don't post their partners on social media, dating your intellectual match, earning less than $30,000 is a deal breaker for dating, and couples who sleep in separate bedrooms.
2023-02-141h 34
The Black Psychologist PodcastTyre Nichols, 50 Cent calls depression a luxury, Tranq Dope, Psychologist prescribing medsThis week we discuss the killing of Tyre Nicholos, 50 Cent thinks depression is a luxury, Tranq Dope mixed with Fentanyl brings fresh horror to U.S. drug zones and Psychologists want to help Colorado mental health crisis by being allowed to prescribe medications.
2023-02-031h 16
The Black Psychologist PodcastDry January, Red flags on first dates, Families suing over kids Mental Health, Best time/day for therapyThis week we discuss why some people are staying sober during "Dry January" and some of the benefits, 4 behaviors that will raise red flags' on a first date, more than 1,200 families suing social media companies over kids' mental health and is there a best time of day for therapy.
2023-01-111h 10
The Black Psychologist PodcastIs therapy a dating deal deal breaker? Men who don't post their partner on social mediaThis week we welcome back guess host Dr. Ashley Poole to discuss going to therapy as the latest dating/relationship deal breaker and why some men don't post their partner on social media.
2022-12-141h 10
The Black Psychologist PodcastAlcohol deaths, cell phones predict suicide, Josh Primo, Therapy making you a good person?This week we discuss the increase of alcohol related deaths that are claiming the lives of working-age Americans, how smartphones may be able to help predict suicide, Sports Psychologist launches lawsuit against the San Antonio Spurs and player Josh Primo for alleged indecent exposure during individual sessions and why do people think going to therapy makes you a good person.
2022-11-101h 19
The Black Psychologist PodcastKanye West WLM shirt, Andrew Tate, Health Panel Recommends Anxiety Screenings for Adults This week we discuss Kanye West wearing 'White Lives Matter' shirt at fashion show, Andrew Tate and his misogynist messaging, health panel recommends regular anxiety screenings for adults under 65.
2022-10-191h 10
The Black Psychologist PodcastTua Tagovailoa's head injury, Little Mermaid reaction, Robert Sarver, Megan Thee StallionThis week we discuss the Miami Dolphin's handling of Tua Tagovailoa's head injury, Little Mermaid live action trailer flooded with racist youtube comments and tweets, Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver suspended one year and fined $10 milllion after probe finds multiple incidents of workplace misconduct, Megan Thee Stallion's new mental health support website and and an update in the murder of music artist PnB Rock.
2022-10-061h 05
The Black Psychologist PodcastPnB Rock, Deion Sanders, Quiet Quitting, Psychedelic Therapy and alcohol use disorderThis week we discuss the recent tragic death of music artist PnB Rock, the ups and downs of the new social media trend "Quiet Quitting", Deion Sander's dress code for college players and Psychedelic therapy could help treat alcohol use disorder.
2022-09-151h 05
The Black Psychologist PodcastDeshaun Watson, Monkeypox stigma, The rise of lonely men, Ghosting linked to mental healthThis week we discuss the Deshaun Watson suspension, the LGBTQ community experiencing negative stigmas as monkeypox cases rise and the debate over appropriate messaging, research stating single men are the 'loneliest they've been in generations,' how ghosting is linked to mental health and increase of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills.
2022-08-231h 11
The Black Psychologist PodcastSesame Place, Brooklyn church robbed, Inappropriate therapists, Postpartum for men & womenThis week we discuss Sesame Place's Rosita mascot snubbing black family, Brooklyn Bishop robbed at gun point while delivering sermon on livestream, therapist has license revoked over allegations she took thousands in cash and trips from a client, new research finds that serotonin activity is not responsible for depression and postpartum depression can hit both mom and dad, sometimes at the same time.
2022-07-301h 11
The Black Psychologist PodcastR. Kelly, Brittney Griner, Randy Cox/Jayland Walker, Tiara MackThis week we discuss R. Kelly being ordered to undergo sexual disorder treatment, Cherelle Griner, wife of imprisoned WNBA star protecting her mental health during trial, Randy Cox paralysed by while being transported in police van by New Haven police in Connecticut/police shooting of Jayland Walker, Rhode Island State Senator Tiara Mack twerking on TikTok
2022-07-201h 18
The Black Psychologist PodcastJay-Z's bitcoin academy, Roe vs. Wade, New mental health hot line, troubled RTF's in UtahThis week we discuss skepticism centering around Jay-Z's Bitcoin academy in former housing project, the mental health impact of Roe Vs. Wade overturn, new mental health emergency hotline launching nationwide on July 16th and troubled residential treatment facilities in Utah.
2022-07-041h 00
The Black Psychologist PodcastRap lyrics used in court, BK's Pride Burger, Halo Infinite Ape Badge, CBT w/cash & crime This week we discuss using rappers' own rhymes as purported evidence of crime, Burger King's Pride campaign featuring the "Pride Whopper" getting negative feedback, Halo Infinite's Juneteenth cosmetic with offensive name and a recent study provides evidence that offering CBT and cash can reduce crime and violence.
2022-06-231h 04
The Black Psychologist PodcastNCAA athletes dying by suicide, Coping w/ mass shootings, Transgender superhero, ASD & loveThis week we discuss coping with the recent rash of mass shooting events, 6 NCAA athletes die by suicide since March, Marvel's new Transgender superhero, Netflix's Love on the Spectrum series, Wells Fargo conducting 'fake interviews' with women and people of color for jobs already filled. #theblackpsychologistpodcast #youtube #marvel #ncaa
2022-06-051h 17
The Black Psychologist PodcastJuneteenth ice cream, crypto addiction, unwanted work b-day party, stores using psychologyThis week we discuss the controversy surrounding Walmart's Juneteenth ice cream, a US man wins $450,000 after unwanted work birthday party triggers panic attack, how retailers use psychology to change what we purchase, crypto currency possibly evolving into an addiction and Tennessee Bill would force drunken drivers to support victims' children.
2022-05-251h 08
The Black Psychologist PodcastNFL asks draft prospects about sexuality, legal marijuana & therapy, minimum wage & divorceThis week we discuss NFL teams asking draft prospects inappropriate questions about sexuality and parents, the impact of legalized marijuana on therapy, University of Penn law professor rebuked for saying Blacks and other minorities resent western achievements and how raising minimum wage has resulted in lower divorce rates.
2022-05-0553 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 45 - Bruce Willis, Trauma Bonding, Don't Say Gay bill, magic mushrooms parenting trend for momsThis week we discuss if Hollywood failed Bruce Willis, the "Don't Say Gay" bill/HB 616, if you're really in love or just trauma bonding, and moms who microdose 'magic' mushrooms say the psychedelic made them better parents.
2022-04-161h 09
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 44 - Will Smith, TikTok Anger Test, CROWN ACT 2022, Landlord Uses Sign for Non Paying TenantsThis week we discuss how Will Smith slapping Chris Rock personifies toxic masculinity, a new tiktok test claims it can tell how angry someone is, the CROWN Act 2022 (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) bill and a NYC landlord posts giant signs calling out non-paying tenants.
2022-03-301h 15
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 43 - Jussie Smollett, Social Media Influencers, Ryan Coogler, Link b/w exercise & mental healthThis week we are joined by Certified Speed and Agility Coach Erik Strassman to discuss the relationship between exercise and mental health, the ongoing Jussie Smollett saga, 'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler being mistaken for a bank robber in Atlanta, and young americans aspiring to become social media influencers.
2022-03-221h 29
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 42 - Lia Thomas, Black Patients labeled as uncooperative, no phones at restaurants, tics & social mediaThis week we discuss the controversy surrounding University of Penn swimmer Lia Thomas who is transgender should be allowed to compete, Doctors more likely to describe black patients as uncooperative, Black Patients labeled as uncooperative, Restaurants saying "no" to phones at the table, and study links tics to social media.
2022-03-0854 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 41 - Brian Flores lawsuit, Ben Simmons, Harm Reduction Programs, Art and mental health.This week we discuss Brian Flores's lawsuit against the NFL, Ben Simmons's mental health, government harm reduction programs and how an art contest reveals mental health challenges.
2022-02-231h 12
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 40 - Couples breaking up on Valentines Day, BDSM/kink, tattoos & trauma, bomb threats at HBCUs.This week we discuss whether couples are more likely to break up on Valentines Day, how BDSM/kink can be used to help your mental health, people using tattoos as therapy to recover from trauma and the recent bomb threats at HBCUs.
2022-02-111h 23
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 39 - Regina King, Why black men are hiding mental illness, Mexican drug cartels recruit via GTAThis week we discuss Regina' King's son Ian Alexander Jr dies by suicide and the current state of suicide in the black community, why so many black men are hiding mental illness, how Mexico's real life drug cartels are recruiting youths to be drug smugglers through Grand Theft Auto online, Mental Token is using cryptocurrency to bring awareness to mental health around the globe.
2022-02-011h 11
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 38 - Post your pill challenge, cannabis combats covid? leaving your job helps your mental healthThis week we discuss the "Post your pill challenge", cannabis compounds prevent infection by Covid-19 virus, quitting your job increase your mental health, mental health advocates want a new name for Schizophrenia.
2022-01-1756 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 37 - Antonio Brown, Mental Health Gyms, winter weather/SADS & sex, Employee benefits for MH.This week we discuss Antonio Brown's bizarre behavior, mental health gyms are on the rise, seasonal affective disorder and winter weather sabotaging your sex drive and employer's offering mental health benefits you don't know about.
2022-01-0857 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 36 - Billie Eilish, Boston College student suicide, eating to better mental health, metaverse.This week we discuss Billie Eilish sharing how watching porn at age 11 destroyed her brain, Boston College student pleads guilty to encouraging boyfriend's suicide, eating your way to better mental health, and a company plans to develop virtual mental health clinics in the metaverse.
2021-12-3057 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 35 - Michelle Odinet, BTS, a suicide machine, weight/fat shaming, meditation replacing detentionThis week we discuss Judge Michelle Odinet blames yelling racial slurs on medication, a suicide machine being tested in Switzerland, weight/fat shaming, meditation replacing detention in schools and K-Pop group BTS good for mental health?
2021-12-2158 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 34 - Zac Stacy, Everson Greffen shares diagnosis, YG aids underserved families , the perfect hugThis week we discuss Zac Stacy blaming mental health issues for abusing his child's mother and domestic abuse, Vikings Everson Griffen shares his bipolar diagnosis, YG providing access to mental health services for underserved families and how long the perfect hug should last. #theblackpsychologistpodcast #yg #stopdomesticabuse #eversongriffen
2021-12-0953 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 33 - Young Dolph, AstroWorld tragedy, TikTok, minorities prefer doctors who share their culture.This week we discuss local non-profit offering help with mental health for Young Dolph fans after music artist is killed, Travis Scott's BetterHelp app therapy for AstroWorld victims, TikTok is my therapist: the dangers and promise #mental health videos, Yale study finds minority patients with anxiety and depression are more likely to want doctors who share their culture.
2021-11-2455 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 32 - LaKeith Stanfield, APA apologizes for systemic racism, anxiety rings/slime, blowout winsThis week we discuss the LaKeith Stanfield opening up about experiencing anxiety during the filming of "The Harder They Fall" and "Judas and the Black Messiah", the APA apologizes for perpetuating systemic racism, do anxiety rings and playing with slime help alleviate stress/anxiety symptoms and does a high school football team winning 106-0 personify a deeper societal problem
2021-11-111h 03
The Black Psychologist PodcastEp. 31 - Dave Chappelle, virtual reality treating sex disorders, dating online & your mental healthThis week we are again joined by the amazing Dr. Ashley Poole as we discuss the Dave Chappelle controversy, how virtual reality can help treat sexual aversion and protecting your mental health while dating online.
2021-11-0454 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 30 - Squid Games, Jon Gruden, Lane Johnson, losing a parent to Covid-19, walking in nature changes the brainThis week we discuss Jon Gruden's offensive emails, how and if Netflix's series "Squid Games" might foster a generation of violent bullies, Eagles offensive linemen returns to team after two-week absence to address mental health, over 120,000 American children have lost a parent or caregiver to Covid-19 and how walking in nature changes the brain.
2021-10-201h 08
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 29 - Are video games harmful? Kodak Black, Pride flags banned in school, Nike closes for a week to focus on mental healthThis week we discuss if video games are harmful for your mental health, Kodak Black's concerning tweets, Pride flags being banned in schools, Nike closes their corporate office for a week to allow employees to prioritize their mental health and two high school student's idea becomes a mental health support law.
2021-10-1259 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 28 - R.Kelly, solitary confinement, Solomon Thomas, 4-7-8 methodThis week we discuss the R. Kelly verdict and it's impact on his victims, Raiders player Solomon Thomas shares story of mental health struggle and his sister's suicide with Las Vegas students, New York ends long-term solitary confinement in prisons and jails, using the 4-7-8 method to fall asleep.
2021-09-3057 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 27 - TikTok debuts mental health help, 9/11 & trauma, study shows mental health improvement after 1st Covid vaccine shot, TCC's new MH appThis week we discuss how 9/11 changed how clinicians treat trauma, TikTok debuts mental health help for its users, new study shows mental health improved for many adults after their 1st Covid vaccine shot and TCC rolls out new mental health app
2021-09-231h 01
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 26 - Milk Crate Challenge, Sloane Stephens, Mental Health Day for kidsThis week we discuss the Milk Crate Challenge and why people engage in dangerous viral trends, tennis star Sloane Stephens talks about receiving 2K messages of abuse and anger after US Open loss, new law will allow students to take 5 mental health days and Texas NAACP, students file civil rights complaint over school's alma mater "song" racially offensive origin.
2021-09-131h 02
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 25 - Online dating apps and Mental Health, Texas Governor blames African Americans for Covid-19 spike, Lil Wayne talks about past mental health struggles, Kid Cudi reveals his dog Freshie has diedThis week we discuss how online dating affects mental health and behavior, Texas Governor Dan Patrick blames African Americans for Covid-19 spike, Lil Wayne opens up about mental health struggles and childhood suicide attempt, Kid Cudi talks about sentimental and therapeutic relationship with his dog that recently passed away.
2021-08-2556 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 24 - Homophobia in Rap, Red Door, Racial Disparities in officer's tone, Kit HaringtonThis week we discuss the current state of homophobia in hip hop, controversial celebrity sober house "Red Door", how police officer's tone of voice can reflect racial disparities during traffic stops and Kit Harington opening up about his struggles with alcoholism and depression.
2021-08-1659 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 23 - Simone Biles, OKCupid, Doomscrolling, Mental Health Response TeamsThis week we discuss Simone Biles withdrawing from the Olympics to focus on mental health, why your swipes on OKCupid and other dating apps might be racist, what is doomscrolling and how can we stop it and mental health response teams yield better outcomes than police in NYC.
2021-07-3051 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 22 - Rachel Nichols, Halsey, Soul Cap banned, HS valedictorian cut offThis week we discuss Rachel Nichols making disparaging remarks about Maria Taylor, singer Halsey reflecting on being white passing as a biracial woman, Soul Cap banned from Tokyo Olympics and a high school valedictorian has his graduation speech about mental health and his sexuality cutoff by principal.
2021-07-2358 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 21 - Bill Cosby, Sha'Carri Richardson, Kevin Gates, micro aggressions from white management/co-workersThis week we are joined by the great Dr. Ashley Poole and we discuss Bill Cosby's release from prison, ShaCarri Richardson's Olympic suspension, rapper Kevin Gates reveals childhood sexual abuse and coping with micro aggressions from white management/co-workers.
2021-07-091h 29
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 20 - Slow fade vs ghosting, common newlywed fights, T-Pain, Ray Charles, viewer Q&AThis week we discuss why the "slow fade" is worse than "ghosting", the 7 common fights couples have during the first year of marriage, T-Pain says he battled depression after Usher Raymond insult, Ray Charles attributes his early emotional breakdown to his mother passing and we continue to answer viewers/listeners questions on how to tell a loved one they should go to therapy.
2021-07-071h 05
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 19 - Cultural appropriation, Carl Nassib, Britney Spears, viewer/listener Q&AThis week we discuss cultural appropriation, Carl Nassib becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay, Britney Spears's conservatorship, how mindfulness feels too whitewashed to embrace and we answer viewers/listeners questions.
2021-07-011h 12
The Black Psychologist PodcastThe Black Psychologist Podcast 18- Viewer Q&A, imposter syndrome, MH struggles of black lawyersThis week we answer viewer's questions, discuss imposter syndrome in BIPOC, the startling mental health struggles of black lawyers and how a fear of needles is contributing to unvaccinated adults.
2021-06-241h 12
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 17 - First psychiatric hospital for black patients, NFL ends "race norming", Taraji's helps black students fight mental health/racismThis week we discuss the first black mental hospital exclusively for black patients, the NFL ending "race norming", Taraji P Henson launching campaign to help black students fight mental health struggles, racism and hacker threatens to expose therapy notes.
2021-06-1752 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 16- Naomi Osaka, NBA fans bad behavior towards players and toxic parenting.This week we discuss Naomi Osaka withdrawing from French Open due to her concerns about mental health, NBA fans disrespectful behavior towards players and toxic parenting.
2021-06-101h 31
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 15 - People sharing bad behavior on social media, a Florida HS alters 80 female students yearbook photos, Carmelo Anthony gives $10k to mental health students, decompression room in African American museum.This week we discuss why people share bad behavior on social media, a Florida HS alters 80 female students yearbook photos, Carmelo Anthony donates $10k scholarship to students studying mental health and a decompression room in the D.C. African American museum.
2021-06-031h 03
The Black Psychologist PodcastThe Black Psychologist Podcast 14- Olympics ban BLM, not being black enough, Andra Day, lie detectorThis episode we discuss the Olympics decision to ban athletes from wearing Black Lives Matter clothing at the 2021 games, being deemed "not black enough" by other black people, Andra Day past struggles with porn and sex addiction and learning how to detect if someone is lying.
2021-05-251h 06
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 13 - SWV’s Coko experiences anxiety attack at Verzuz, therapists in therapy, barbers for mental health, mental health insurance for rappersThis week we discuss SWV’s Coko suffering an anxiety attack prior to Verzuz show, therapists in therapy, barbers advocating for mental health and should music artists have mental health insurance?
2021-05-1855 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastThe Black Psychologist Podcast 12- Polyamory, Is porn bad for you, Black people grieving differentlyThis week we discuss Willow Smith opening up about being Polyamorous to mom Jada Pinkett Smith, is pornography bad for you, how people of color can experience grief differently than white people, and Morehouse College Debate team fight racial/anti-Black mockery during debate tournament.
2021-05-081h 06
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 11 - Featuring Dr. Ashley Poole - Cancel Culture, dating with a mental illness, Covid-19 has divorces and break ups on the rise and Howard University classics departmentThis week with special guest host Dr. Ashley Poole, we discuss cancel culture, dating with a mental illness, why covid-19 has divorces and break ups on the rise and Howard University students and faculty fighting to save the classics department.
2021-04-301h 19
The Black Psychologist PodcastThe Black Psychologist Podcast 10 - Daunte Wright, brothas doing yoga, Chi-town rap & coffee funding mental health, mushrooms/weed as therapy treatment??This week we discuss the Daunte Wright shooting, the growing trend of black men doing yoga, how Chicago rap music and coffee are helping fund therapy and magic mushrooms/marijuana as therapy treatment??
2021-04-2255 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 09 - DMX, coping w/ break ups, people pleasers and drug use & covidThis week we celebrate the life of DMX. We then discuss relationships and coping with those lingering thoughts after a break up, people pleasers and why drinking and drug use has doubled since the pandemic began.
2021-04-161h 08
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisodEpisode - 08 - Colorism, the Derek Chauvin trial, a young boy shoots himself with dad’s gun and “box breathing”This week we discuss the harmful effects of colorism, witnesses of the Derek Chauvin trial, a young boy shoots himself with his dad’s gun and “box breathing” techniques to reduce stress.
2021-04-0654 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 01 - Clubhuse app (helpful or dangerous??), vaccine reluctancy in black communities, mental health impact of Covid, and common mental illness mythsIn this episode we discuss the Clubhuse app (helpful or dangerous??), vaccine reluctancy in black communities, the mental health impact of Covid, and common mental illness myths
2021-04-0259 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 03 - Sports & Mental Health, HBCU relief efforts, College mental healthThis week's episode we talk about current state of mental health in the NFL & NBA, where college mental health treatment goes wrong and Texas HBCUs relief efforts
2021-04-0258 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 05 - Faith and mental health, Michelle Obama and depression, HS girls basketball team overcome racism, a sitcom about suicide??This week we talk about religion and mental health, Michelle Obama and depression, racist broadcasters at a HS girls basketball game and sitcom about suicide - funny or irresponsible?
2021-04-0256 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 06 - Atlanta spa shooting, Black women's mental health, gender inequality w/ NCAA women's basketball, has Covid-19 changed your personality?This week we discuss the mass shootings at the Atlanta spas and recent rise in anti Asian American violence, Black women's mental health being invalidated, NCAA women's equality and equipment issue and has Covid 19 changed your personality?
2021-04-0256 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 02 - Hip Hop & Mental Health, Covid 19 and NBA All Star Game In this week's episode, we discuss how hip hop artist talking about mental health in their lyrics and the controversy surrounding the upcoming NBA All Star Game
2021-04-0255 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 07 - Mass shootings & mental health, Miami Beach & race, Rutgers U mandates Covid-19 vaccinations, relationship between drinking & personalityThis week we ask the question, does mental illness cause mass shootings? If race plays a role in the increase of Miami Beach police activity during spring break, Rutgers University mandating Covid-19 vaccinations for students this fall and the relationship between personality and alcohol use.
2021-04-0246 min
The Black Psychologist PodcastEpisode 04 - Meghan Markle, mental health in film/media, Dr. Seuss booksIn this week's episode we discuss Meghan Markle's new interview, mental health in film/tv/media, the Dr. Seuss controversy celebrate Women's History Month and Social Worker Month
2021-03-2353 min