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The Monie PodcastEpisode 10: Strong But Not Okay – Dr. Natacha Pennycooke on Burnout, Boundaries & the Black Woman’s BurdenThis episode is dedicated to the memory of Quita Cole — a brilliant Black female entrepreneur who simply said, “Quita needs rest,” and went to take a nap… but never woke up.Her heartbreaking story is a wake-up call for all of us — especially Black women carrying the silent weight of always being “the strong one.”In this powerful and soul-stirring conversation, psychotherapist Dr. Natacha Pennycooke joins The Monie Podcast to unpack the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll of being chronically resilient. We explore how generational expectations, burnout, and the pressure to pu...2025-07-1348 min
Marketing SucksHow Safe Spaces Save LivesIf you’re a man, have men in your life, are raising a young man, or just love Natacha Pennycooke (because she’s the best!), you’ll want to hit play on this episode of Marketing Sucks! In this mental-health-focused episode, I sit down with Natacha, her fellow psychotherapist and registered social worker Kunle Ifabiyi, and brand storytelling expert Phil Ginther to talk about the biggest mental health challenges men tend to face — and why they’re often so resistant to talking about them.During this roundtable convo, we get into the root cause of why men can strugg...2025-06-1043 minMarketing SucksMental Health Week - Your Questions Answered with Natacha PennycookeHappy Mental Health Awareness Month! In our quarterly mental health episode of Marketing Sucks, I’m joined again by the incredible Natacha Pennycooke for a deep dive into some of the biggest mental health issues faced by business owners. This time around, we’re tackling juicy audience-submitted questions, like: How can I see myself as others do?How do I figure out what my emotional needs are?How do I create healthy boundaries — and actually STICK to them?Is my drive to succeed in business just high-functioning anxiety?How can I stop comparing myself to others on social media?H...2025-05-1352 minMarketing SucksUnderstanding Blue Monday: Mental Health Strategies for the New Year with Natacha PennycookeWhile the third Monday of January has been called the most depressing day of the year, the surrounding weeks can also wreak havoc on your mental health. Many of us feel sad, tired, and unmotivated after the holidays, and the stress of our current economy can make these symptoms feel even worse. Your mental health has a direct impact on the health of your business. In this episode of Marketing Sucks, I’m joined by brilliant psychotherapist and mindset coach Natacha Pennycooke to talk about the signs and symptoms you should keep an eye on during the win...2025-01-1439 min
HEAL Her PodcastNatacha Pennycooke "Healing Through Collective Support and Connection"As Clinical Director of Natacha Pennycooke Psychotherapy Professional Corporation, a leading virtual therapy practice, Natacha brings over 14 years of experience across diverse settings, including community organizations, hospitals, forensic environments, and corporate spaces.
Natacha is deeply committed to decolonizing psychology and a fierce advocate for social and racial justice. She integrates anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and anti-Black racism frameworks into her therapeutic work, championing mental health equity and reshaping the narrative around therapy for marginalized communities.
Natacha is a dynamic speaker and sought-after workshop facilitator who delivers compelling insights on workplace mental health, anxiety, racial trauma, women’s em...2024-10-1654 minMarketing SucksMental Health Matters: Quarterly Check-In with Natacha PennycookeHappy World Mental Health Month! Entrepreneurs definitely need reminders to prioritize our well-being, especially as we move into winter (AKA the depression season). In this episode of Marketing Sucks, I sit down once again with the one and only Natacha Pennycooke, award-winning psychotherapist and leader in workplace mental health and safety, to talk about our heightened risk of mental health issues during these sun-deprived months, and what we can do to stay healthy and protect our peace. Tune in to learn the physical and emotional symptoms you should watch out for (and what to d...2024-10-0829 minMarketing SucksLet's Put Our Best Selves Out There with Natacha PennycookeBeing a female biz owner is like playing the entrepreneurship game on hard mode. Not only are we expected to juggle work and home in ways that men aren’t, we tend to put more pressure on ourselves in both arenas. And when we’re not our best selves, it can be REALLY freaking hard to Do It All™. In this episode of Marketing Sucks, I sit down with the amazing therapist and mindset shift coach Natacha Pennycooke to talk about entrepreneurship, boundaries, wellness, and whether “finding balance” is a real thing. This super-juicy conversatio...2024-06-1133 min
A Shot of MelaninBreaking Point: Navigating Toxic Workplaces & MicroaggressionsIn the latest episode of "A Shot of Melanin," award winning psychotherapist Natacha Pennycooke sheds light on the pervasive issue of racial microaggressions and toxic work environments. With her expertise, she delves into the harmful effects these dynamics can have on individuals' mental health. Listeners gain valuable insights into how such environments can negatively impact those who find themselves in them, highlighting the importance of awareness and proactive measures to address these issues.Its is also the beginning of the new month so its time for the artist and song of the month...2024-03-131h 03
Race, Health & HappinessS04 Bonus Episode - “Black Joy!” Live EventOn Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, The “Race, Health & Happiness” Podcast staged a live event at the Black Creek Community Health Centre in Toronto. The theme was “Black Joy”. Dr. O led the event with special guests, psychologist Natacha Pennycooke and musicologist John Devenish. The programme also featured prerecorded segments by Dance/Movement therapist Maria “Mara” Rivera from New York City.Original RHH intern Jael Joseph was master of ceremonies, and the RHH Team was there to support the event including our showrunner Cam, research coordinator Tamika Latibeaudiere, and technical producers Xavier Oshinowo and D’Andre Dixon.Here’s what it so...2023-12-271h 28
Hey I'm Listening With Dr. JoanAccess to Mental Health Care for the Black Community | Dr. Joan speaks with Natacha Pennycooke Part 5As you explore this critical topic of racial trauma, let's not just acknowledge its existence but commit ourselves to understanding its manifestations, impacts, and avenues for healing. Each one of us has the power to contribute to a world where racial trauma is met with empathy and actionable solutions.
Summary
In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, we are joined by Natacha Pennycooke, an award-winning psychotherapist as we go deep into the intricate relationship between mental health and broader societal issues, unraveling the complexities that often go unnoticed. Brace yourself for an insightful journey as...2023-12-2314 min
Hey I'm Listening With Dr. JoanBurnout: Signs, Prevention and Recovery | Dr. Joan speaks with Natacha Pennycooke Part 4As you explore this critical topic of racial trauma, let's not just acknowledge its existence but commit ourselves to understanding its manifestations, impacts, and avenues for healing. Each one of us has the power to contribute to a world where racial trauma is met with empathy and actionable solutions.
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In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, we are joined by Natacha Pennycooke, an award-winning psychotherapist as we go deep into the intricate relationship between mental health and broader societal issues, unraveling the complexities that often go unnoticed. Brace yourself for an insightful journey as...2023-12-2214 min
Hey I'm Listening With Dr. JoanAnxiety in Today's Fast-Paced World | Dr. Joan speaks with Natacha Pennycooke Part 3As you explore this critical topic of racial trauma, let's not just acknowledge its existence but commit ourselves to understanding its manifestations, impacts, and avenues for healing. Each one of us has the power to contribute to a world where racial trauma is met with empathy and actionable solutions.
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In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, we are joined by Natacha Pennycooke, an award-winning psychotherapist as we go deep into the intricate relationship between mental health and broader societal issues, unraveling the complexities that often go unnoticed. Brace yourself for an insightful journey as...2023-12-2112 min
Hey I'm Listening With Dr. JoanRacial Implications of Imposter Syndrome | Dr. Joan speaks with Natacha Pennycooke Part 2As you explore this critical topic of racial trauma, let's not just acknowledge its existence but commit ourselves to understanding its manifestations, impacts, and avenues for healing. Each one of us has the power to contribute to a world where racial trauma is met with empathy and actionable solutions.
Summary
In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, we are joined by Natacha Pennycooke, an award-winning psychotherapist as we go deep into the intricate relationship between mental health and broader societal issues, unraveling the complexities that often go unnoticed. Brace yourself for an insightful journey as...2023-12-2018 min
Hey I'm Listening With Dr. JoanRacial Trauma and its Impacts | Dr. Joan speaks with Natacha Pennycooke Part 1As you explore this critical topic of racial trauma, let's not just acknowledge its existence but commit ourselves to understanding its manifestations, impacts, and avenues for healing. Each one of us has the power to contribute to a world where racial trauma is met with empathy and actionable solutions.
Summary
In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, we are joined by Natacha Pennycooke, an award-winning psychotherapist as we go deep into the intricate relationship between mental health and broader societal issues, unraveling the complexities that often go unnoticed. Brace yourself for an insightful journey as...2023-12-1920 min
Race, Health & HappinessS04E10 - “Episode: Finale” - Dr. O and Dr. Karl discuss the end of RHH…Unbelievably, this is it! After four seasons of The “Race, Health & Happiness”Podcast, we are shutting off the lights, locking the door, and saying goodbye for the last time. We did our best to share knowledge, uplift people, and make “this racialized world” a little better. But all good things must come to an end, and we know in our souls that now is the time to take a break, and then dream it all up again with some new and exciting ventures.Of the countless reasons we have to be grateful, it’s the many people who supported...2023-12-1328 min
The Leader Within podcast with Angela NguyenTips for Leading through Uncertainty: Insights from Psychotherapist and Mindset Coach, Natacha PennycookeIn this episode of "The Leader Within," we are joined by Natacha Pennycooke, a renowned psychotherapist, mindset coach, and advocate for emotional safety. Natacha is the CEO of NPP Psychotherapy, brings a wealth of experience in helping high-achieving professionals navigate fear, self-doubt, trauma, and life transitions.
Our discussion focuses on practical strategies for leaders dealing with uncertainty in the post-COVID world. Natacha shares invaluable insights into creating psychological safety in the workplace, particularly for those who have been historically racialized and marginalized.
Are you looking for tips on how to empower yours...2023-11-2130 min
boobs, bods & brainsBeer Steins & Shot Glasses - Introducing Psychotherapist and Trauma Specialist Natacha PennycookeDoesn’t it feel like everywhere you turn these days you are hearing your peers talk about burnout?
We are extending ourselves so far that we struggle to enforce the boundaries we know we need to put into place. Couple that with owning your own business, raising children, having a partner, maintaining a home (not to mention the “sandwich generation”) and you have a recipe for disaster. **these are only a few of the issues that may lead to burnout**
Today we have the opportunity to speak with Natacha Pennycooke, Registered Psychotherapist, about burn-out and the over...2023-11-0623 min
Perimenopology42. Self Advocacy and Community: A Conversation with Psychotherapist Natacha PennycookeToday I am sharing my conversation with my colleague Natacha Pennycooke. She is a psychotherapist who is doing amazing work and helping so many people in the process. I wanted to have her on the podcast to talk about self-advocacy - both from a medical perspective and a workplace perspective.
In this episode, we talk about
Issues and common themes that can come up for people when they are advocating for themselves in a medical context and a workplace context.
How to prepare for a medical appointment to get the outcome you are looking for
What to...2023-08-1029 min
The Business of Thinking BigNavigating Burnout with Natacha PennycookeHave you found yourself feeling more tired, frustrated, apathetic, or stressed out over the last few months? If so, you’re in good company. Recently, many of my clients have been feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their businesses. In other words, they’re experiencing the first signs of burnout — and you may be, too.Burnout is much more than just periodically feeling overworked. It’s a serious psychological issue that can have a major impact on your health. Severe cases may require months of recovery (or even up to a year!). By recognizing the earl...2023-07-0649 minThe Business of Thinking BigNavigating Burnout with Natacha PennycookeHave you found yourself feeling more tired, frustrated, apathetic, or stressed out over the last few months? If so, you’re in good company. Recently, many of my clients have been feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their businesses. In other words, they’re experiencing the first signs of burnout — and you may be, too.Burnout is much more than just periodically feeling overworked. It’s a serious psychological issue that can have a major impact on your health. Severe cases may require months of recovery (or even up to a year!). By recognizing the earl...2023-07-0649 min
The Eccentrics with U.I.Conversation with Natacha Pennycooke - a Psychotherapist; a Keynote Speaker; a Workshop Facilitator; and a Corporate ConsultantThis episode is sponsored by 3 Nuggets Weekly. A weekly newsletter where I share 3 things that I found interesting and valuable the previous week. You can subscribe by visiting www.uiukpong.com.Below are highlights of our conversation:What is Psychotherapy?How did she choose the field of Psychotherapy?Her focus is Trauma Therapy. What does that entail?Yours truly had an impromptu session with Natacha to deal with anxiety.How did she cultivate the business acumen to grow her practice?Where has she visited? Her favourite country so far is...2023-04-131h 26
Results ClubGetting Unstuck With Natacha PennycookeOn today's episode of the Results Club, I welcome Natacha Pennycooke, an award-winning psychotherapist, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and corporate consultant!Today, we are having a fascinating and important conversation - that I strongly believe will be of great help to a lot of you listeners. Listen in as she shares her tips and tools for how to get unstuck, how to understand and tackle imposter syndrome, and much more!Find more about Natacha here: https://www.natachapennycooke.com/For more about Liat's coaching, resources, masterminds, executive coaching, retreats and more...2023-03-2930 min
Life is a MothaMotherhood and Mental HealthMotherhood is a special feeling and along with the joy of bringing light to a new life comes a barrage of emotions.
One of the things that is often forgotten, by even the mother herself, is her own mental and physical wellbeing!
In this episode, Natacha reminds us of the importance of prioritizing our mental health and speaks to the role that others can play in maintaining a mother's mental health:
- Natacha Pennycooke is an award winning psychotherapist, workshop facilitator and the clinical director of Natacha Pennycooke Psychotherapy (NPP). NPP is a p...2022-11-1130 min
Mom HaloExpert Spotlight: Natacha Pennycooke, award winning psychotherapistNatacha Pennycooke is an award winning psychotherapist, international speaker, workshop facilitator and corporate consultant. She is the clinical director of Natacha Pennycooke Psychotherapy, where her team of therapists are changing the face of therapy and mental health on a global scale. In her over 12 years of practice, Natacha's work is guided from an anti-oppressive, healing focused, trauma informed, anti-Black racism lens and racial justice framework. Her areas of therapeutic focus include emotional trauma, fear, anxiety, depression and emotional regulation. Each therapy session is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client, while working towards the achievement...2022-03-3050 min
Caregiver's CompassAccessing Mental Health Supports and Navigating the Healthcare System as a Caregiver from a Marginalized Group/ Community in North America- With Natacha Pennycooke (Episode 38)In this episode, Natacha and Stephanie discuss how one can go about accessing mental health supports as a caregiver, particularly if their culture/community of origin stigmatizes mental health treatment. They also discuss how to communicate with family/ friends if struggling as a caregiver when caregiving is viewed as a cultural norm or expectation. About Natacha:Natacha Pennycooke is an award winningpsychotherapist, international speaker, clinicalconsultant, and director of NatachaPennycooke Psychotherapy a group privatepractice. In her over 11 years of practice, Natacha's work is guided f...2022-03-2531 min
CONNECT with Sheila Botelho Podcast133: Changing the Face of Mental Health - with Natacha Pennycooke“I firmly believe whenever we speak of mental health challenges and struggles, we validate our experiences, can focus on our skills and strengths, and give ourselves permission to overcome adversity.” -Natacha PennycookeNatacha Pennycooke is an award winning psychotherapist, international speaker, and clinical consultant. In her over 11 years of practice, Natacha's work is guided from an anti-oppressive, healing focused, trauma informed, anti-Black racism lens and racial justice framework, to unpack and challenge Euro-centric ideologies, systemic oppression and generational traumas that have been detrimental to racialized communities. She has presented at a number of in...2021-11-1755 min
Shifting PerspectivesEpisode 35: Breaking Down Anxiety (with Natacha Pennycooke)In this week's episode I am joined by Registered Psychotherapist, Natacha Pennycooke. Natacha walks us through what anxiety looks like and gives us practical tools to tackle anxiety. Visit this week's show page at www.yolanderobinson.com/episode35Shifting Perspectives is a conversation with Yolande and Latasha that challenges listeners to fuel themselves with diversity in the way they think, the way they work, the way they parent and the way they live their lives. 🎧 Listen to Shifting Perspectives on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Castro, Castbox, Podfriend or a...2021-02-0639 min
A Shot of MelaninMental Health is WealthLet’s be honest 2020 was a year that has tested us more than ever. We wanted to be mentally prepared for 2021, so Britt and Michelle called in the professionals to talk all things on mental health. In this episode, we talk with Natacha Pennycooke, a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO), and owner/operator of Natacha Pennycooke Psychotherapy Services. In her over 10 years of practice as a psychotherapist, speaker and consultant, her work is guided from an anti-oppressive, healing focused, trauma-informed and anti-Black racism lens, to unpack and challenge Euro-centric ideologies, systemic oppression and generational tr...2021-01-201h 05
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Eleven - featuring Natacha PennycookeNatacha Pennycooke is a Registered Psychotherapist, with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO), and owner/operator of Natacha Pennycooke Psychotherapy Services. In her over 10 years of practice as a psychotherapist, speaker and consultant, her work is guided from an anti-oppressive, healing focused, trauma informed and anti-Black racism lens, to unpack and challenge Euro-centric ideologies, systemic oppression and generational traumas that have been detrimental to racialized communities. She has presented at a number of international and national psychological conferences; and, is sought after for her expertise on mental health, coping, racial trauma and healing to speak at various...2020-11-2342 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Eleven - featuring Natacha PennycookeNatacha Pennycooke is a Registered Psychotherapist, with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO), and owner/operator of Natacha Pennycooke Psychotherapy Services. In her over 10 years of practice as a psychotherapist, speaker and consultant, her work is guided from an anti-oppressive, healing focused, trauma informed and anti-Black racism lens, to unpack and challenge Euro-centric ideologies, systemic oppression and generational traumas that have been detrimental to racialized communities. She has presented at a number of international and national psychological conferences; and, is sought after for her expertise on mental health, coping, racial trauma and healing to speak at various...2020-11-2342 min
Shifting PerspectivesEpisode 7: Healing the Self, the Family and the Community (with Natacha Pennycooke)In this week's conversation I am joined by psychotherapist Natacha Pennycooke. We explore the way in which fear and the sense of loss of control, common effects of COVID 19 and the racial trauma of the last few weeks, can have an impact on one's mental wellness. We scratch the surface of the shifts and adjustments needed in order to heal the self, the family and the community. Shifting Perspectives is a conversation with Yolande and Latasha that challenges listeners to fuel themselves with diversity in the way they think, the way they work, the way they parent a...2020-06-2043 min
Point BlackS1E7- Race, Kids, Covid and Mental Health: A Discussion of Recent ExperiencesOn today’s episode, we are really just holding space. Space to talk about our recent experiences be it with race, covid, kids, adjusting to the new normal and our mental health. We thought it necessary to do so because so much of what is happening at present can be taxing on our mental health and we often give ourselves enough time to realise this. With us is Natacha Pennycooke a Registered Psychotherapist and Josette Drummond Educator and C.E.O of MontessoriInnovations Inc.
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