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uNeedTherapy2BONUS: 11 Year Old Shares InsecuritiesIn this brief episode, Meg chats with her 11 year old nephew about how to overcome insecurities.
2021-05-1609 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP22 - FINALE 2020 We Out!Recap! If you want to binge learn about season 2, just listen here. However, we’d greatly appreciate you checking out the entire season! It’s work doing a podcast. And who can get us on Apple Podcast already! We’re wrapping up season 2 with Toni Brookes and Meg Watt chatting it up like usual. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
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2020-12-2235 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP21 - My Breakup Sent me to the Therapist w. Jae P.This episode, we had yet another candid conversation about those relationships that change us forever and sometimes, we need a third party to help us recover. Jae P. shares a piece of her story and journey. This episode’s Therapy Pick is sex therapy and Toni Brookes wants us to know it’s okay to leave! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
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2020-12-0838 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP20 – Anxiety Battles in front of Thousands w. @BiggDawgBlast“I felt like I had to take a flight (and I don’t like flying), or I was going to court for something.” Detroit’s own legendary DJ Bigg Dawg Blast explains what his anxiety felt like before he knew it had a name. This discussion is a powerful articulation of what mental illness can look like when we are intentional about facing it. Our therapy pick this week is breath work and TB wants us to be the calm when their loved one is in their storm. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send al...
2020-11-2648 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP19 – Single During COVID19 Pt2. w. @ThatGuyWayneBChatting with a single-by-choice 30-year-old who knows he is not ready. We are diving into what truly needs to happen for one to ‘be ready’. Is it time, or is it work? Men experience relationship trauma as well. Heal, heal, heal my brothas! Our therapy pick this week is salt therapy. TB’s relationship goal is to ‘go on a date’ with your partner or yourself! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
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2020-11-1034 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP18 – Postpartum at all Stages w. Britt!Have you ever looked back on a situation and realized, woah, I had ____! This episode, we chatted with a uNT2 friend about her journey with Postpartum depression and how it impacted everything around her. She also shares some great tips for homeschooling in the wake of COVID. Our therapy pick this week is Meg’s grief treatment plan, as she revealed in this episode, her father passed September 15th, 2020. TB's Relationship Goal this episode is for us to exercise patience with our partners. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to i...
2020-10-2731 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP17 - Toni Brookes has Anxiety!We are in the midst of some crazy times! This episode, we don’t have an agenda. We’re just chatting about what’s going with us. A check in. We finally get around to discussing tough conversations with your partner. Our therapy pick this week is a summary multiple useful modalities to help with relational conflict. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
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2020-10-1336 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP16 - Single during COVID w. @aminathegreatThis week, we are diving into doing the work while you are single during COVID. Instead of focusing on the victim mindset, Amina is focused on her self-growth, so that she is ready when the time comes for a relationship. We dive into what that work looks like and some major changes she has undergone since March. Our therapy pick this week is self-pleasure, whatever that means to you! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
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2020-08-2537 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP15 - Why were you a side piece?This week, we are diving into our experience as side pieces and where we were mentally during that time. No judgement for anyone in that position but take care of yourself! Our therapy pick this week is Mindful Walking! This exercise will help you ground yourself when feeling overwhelmed. Try it with a short, slow walk (2-5 minutes), then work your way up. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
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2020-08-1233 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP14 – Everyone is Traumatized by COVIDWhat has been the biggest adjustment for you since COVID? This episode, we dive into our new normals and how we’re adjusting. Toni Brookes talks about her ‘COVID Community’, and we offer a different perspective on pivoting during this time. Our therapy pick this week is Mindful Eating! This exercise will help you ground yourself when feeling overwhelmed. Try it with a mint or craisan, then work your way all the way up to a full meal. Toni Brookes wants us to try it with our significant others. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget t...
2020-07-2829 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP13 - 6 Ways to Evaluate Your FriendshipsIf you’re fans of Insecure, you’re probably in a season of reevaluating some friendships. It’s perfectly normal. It’s a sign of self-love. Toni Brooke’s shares some of her friendship details and helps us start the process of reevaluating our friendships. The therapy pick is chakra yoga meditation with sage and gong! Healing overload. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
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2020-07-1431 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP12 - #RelationshipGoals Live FB Series Pt. 3/3We apologize for the delay but...Covid. This is part 3 of our live FB stream the #RelationshipGoals series. Tonight’s episode was about things you can do to achieve #RelationshipGoals: couple's counseling, great communication, and vulnerability are key. "If you don't use your voice, you will not be heard." ~Toni Brookes. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
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2020-06-3032 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP11 - #RelationshipGoals Live FB Series Pt. 2/3Black Lives Matter. We hope that one day, everyone will believe and treat people of color the same way they’d like someone to treat their loved ones. RIP Breyona Taylor, Ahmaud Aruery, and George Floyd (along with countless others). We’re doing our part to promote laughter, peace, and love by encouraging positive relationship outcomes. This is part 2 of our live FB stream the #RelationshipGoals series throughout May. Tonight’s episode was about relationship boundaries and how to healthily set them in your relationship. Our therapy pick this week is cryotherapy! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t...
2020-06-0241 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP10 - #RelationshipGoals Live FB Series Pt. 1/3Trying something new! Toni Brookes and Meg Watt are streaming live on FB this week as they discuss all things #RelationshipGoals with a series throughout May. Tonight’s episode was about fighting fair during COVID and beyond. Our therapy pick this week is to practice smudging to cleanse the energy around you! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
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2020-05-1945 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP09 – The Stress of Confined Thinking w. ChidiNote: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 executive order. We are not encouraging anyone to leave home and do anything discussed during this episode. This week, we listen to a different approach to healing – positive energy and higher vibrations. Our therapy pick this week is to ‘feel the fear, and do it anyway’ – you got this! Toni Brookes wants us to try, advice she’s trying to take for the spiders in her life. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
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2020-05-0533 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP08 – How Stress Kills & What You Can Do w. @MrDavidMcCullarNote: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 executive order. We are not encouraging anyone to leave home and do anything discussed during this episode. This week, we get deep into the outcomes of trauma. “Mental Health is the driving force of your whole being” David McCullar shares that we all experience trauma in some form and the answer is to condition yourself to repeat healing modalities. Our therapy pick this episode is the Inception Mental Health Gym total body circuit. Toni Brookes wants us to figure out a healthy pattern to follow and turn negative energy into positive ener...
2020-04-2135 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP07 Stress Relief Through Comedy w. @CocoTheComicNote: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 executive order. We are not encouraging anyone to leave home and do anything discussed during this episode. Get ready for this ab workout, because you won’t stop laughing. The legendary Detroit comic Coco joins us to share how she’s been able to succeed in the entertainment business for over 25 + years. Coco’s top stress relievers: meditation, driving, and therapy. This week, our therapy pick is ‘Watch a funny video’ and Toni Brookes wants us to smile at someone (virtually). Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to se...
2020-04-0737 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP06 - Solopreneur Stressors w. KwakuNote: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 executive order. We are not encouraging anyone to leave home and do anything discussed during this episode. This week, we chat with Metro Detroit mover & shaker Kwaku. Creator of Black Restaurant Week and the Strange Roots Box, we chat candidly about what it’s like to build legacy, manage stress, and navigate failure in a healthy way through “thought management”. Our therapy pick is tension/release exercises to help reduce stress. And, Toni Brookes wants us to try, try, try again if we don’t succeed at something. Follow Kwaku on IG @o...
2020-03-2436 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP05 - 30+ Ways to Reduce StressThis is the first episode of our 4-part series discussing all things stress! Toni Brookes and Meg Watt chat about things we can all do to manage our stress better at work. This week, our therapy pick is grounding during moments of feeling overwhelmed. And, Toni Brookes wants us to make sure we give without wanting something in return. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
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2020-03-1033 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP04 - I'm Black and Queer...So? w. GeraldEven though we really don’t care, Gerald joins us and shared a micro portion of his life as a member of the QPOC. Sexuality and mental health intersect, and we dive into what that looks like. Finding inner peace is the most important in living a life authentic in every aspect. This week, our therapy pick is visualization for healing. And, Toni Brookes wants us to make sure we tell people we love them while they are here. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2020-02-2534 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP03 - Ministry & Mental Health w. Rod, Shawn, and RoRod, Shawn, and Rozelle joined us from various churches around metro Detroit and we discussed some of the church stereotypes and how mental health is intersecting with Christianity. Some churches are even hiring counselors to help the communities served. This week, our therapy pick is visualization for healing. And, Toni Brookes wants us to make sure we tell people we love them while they are here. Follow us on IG@tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2020-02-1145 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP02 - Do You Have a Toxic Family? w. @referenceandframeMeg asks some questions for an icebreaker to help assess whether you have a toxic family or family members. Our guest Ayo weighs in on her description of a toxic family and how she’s navigated those relationships. This week, our therapy pick is boundaries. Check out the book by Henry Cloud. And, Toni Brookes wants us to know, it’s okay to say ‘no’. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2020-01-2830 minuNeedTherapy2S2EP01 - New Year New Relationship GoalsHappy New Year and welcome to season 2! This week, we chatted about the new year and some relationship goals we want to see flourish in 2020. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #unt2pod. This week, our therapy pick is activity based therapy! Toni Brookes wants us to be patient with our loved ones who are dealing with pain and nurture them. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2020-01-1433 minuNeedTherapy2S1EP15 - Season 1 Finale feat. @sweatlikeamuva and @formykidskidsThis week, it’s the final episode of 2019 and Season 1. Thank you to everyone who’s been rocking with us. We have an interesting chat with husband and wife law and med student, business owners, and parents of one toddler, and one newborn. This week’s therapy pick is a couple’s retreat, and Toni Brookes gives the benefits of attending a couple’s retreat! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-12-2536 minuNeedTherapy2S1EP14 - From 9-5 to Entrepreneur w. @laura melissa artistryWelcome back you guys! This week, we caught up with, now, celebrity makeup artist Laura Melissa about her journey from working a full time job to finding her passion as an artist. She shares some keys to how she stays committed to living her best life. This week, our therapy pick is one of Laura’s services: a facial and Toni Brookes shares how facials and massages can help with anxiety! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-12-1032 minuNeedTherapy2S1EP13 - From Pain to Passion w. 1Girl1MicThanks to everyone who listened to Episode 12, the feedback has been great. This week, we’re back talking with podcast host @1girl1mic. The conversation gets deep and we help her have a breakthrough moment! Our therapy pick is Reike and Toni Brookes has some tips to help you master your relationships both platonic and romantic. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-11-2732 minuNeedTherapy2S1EP12 - Self-Esteem: I {didn’t} Get It From My Momma w. @Ashly_nikol87New Patient Miss Ashley speaks candidly about the evolution she and her son have made once she noticed he was continuing the toxic patterns she grew up with. We’re excited to talk about the steps she’s taking to break the generational cycles of toxicity. And, we’re getting Toni Brookes closer to scheduling her appointment. Our therapy pick this week is, Positive Affirmations. Toni Brookes wants us to give someone a kind comment. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-11-1235 minuNeedTherapy2S1EP11 - Bae Sick...Now What w. Top ChefThis week, we chat with chef Top from Premium Taste Catering, LLC and explore how complex running a business can be with the love of your life, while facing sickness. This week’s therapy pick is acupuncture and Toni Brookes wants us to practice patience in our relationships this week. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-10-2930 minuNeedTherapy2S1EP10 - Soooooo Anxious w. Steph HendersonWelcome back you guys! This week, we tackle a topic that almost anybody can relate to: Anxiety. Our guest Steph talks about her experience with it as a mom, full time PhD student, friend, daughter, etc. Toni Brookes is back from Mexico and hanging out with us. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-10-1540 minuNeedTherapy2S1EP09 - Marriage Is Still The GoalA long time Gen X friend of Meg’s, Nikki Shaun Taylor shares her story of falling in and out of love and still wanting to be married again. She shares her views on why marriage is still important and valuable! Our therapy pick is, TRE - Trauma Release Therapy and Toni Brookes is still in Mexico 😀. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener
questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-09-2430 minuNeedTherapy2S01EP08 Toxic Masculinity vs. Traditional ManhoodA conversation stemming from a facebook post transformed into a powerful discussion about
what manhood looks like today and what we need to leave in the past. Owner of Black Love is
Power, Deysun Troo (@black.love.is.power) enlightens us and is not afraid to cry when he needs
to. Our therapy pick is, family therapy and Toni Brookes wants us to tell someone we love them.
Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener
questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-09-1027 minuNeedTherapy2Why do we stay in abusive relationships?Back this week on our biweekly rotation, Toni Brookes and Meg Watt discuss domestic violence and signs of a toxic relationship. Our therapy pick is fitting because it explores how to have the healthiest relationship possible, and Toni Brookes has some positive affirmations for building self-esteem. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-08-2720 minuNeedTherapy2Yoga in the HoodThis week, @yogawhereyougo joins us to chat about how yoga has transformed her mental state. Our therapy pick is meditation and Toni Brookes shares how she wants to gain emotional regulation through meditation. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener
questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-08-1329 minuNeedTherapy2Why Black Men Need Therapy w. New Patient Oscar!Having known Meg Watt for years, Oscar was hesitant to take the leap and schedule his appointment. Well, he finally did and he’s here to chat about how therapy has impacted his world, and why every black man can benefit from it. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-07-3035 minuNeedTherapy2S1E04: Bombshell Dog!We’re talking about the ‘d’ word: depression. Meg Watt shares her diagnosis of depression and speaks candidly about how it shows up in her life. Toni Brookes is finished with anger management and might continue going. Our therapy pick is talk therapy and the relationship goal for this week is to focus on the stronger relationships in your life to battle your depression. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-07-2325 minuNeedTherapy2S1E03 - Hoe Phase of Nah w. Coach ShayCoach Shay is back to help us wrap up the chat on childhood wounds. This time, we focus on how a lack of nurturing growing up can contribute to adult destructive behaviors. This week’s therapy pick is a Yoni Steam! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-07-1526 minuNeedTherapy2S01E02: Survivor Mode w Coach ShayWelcome back! This week, we’re bringing our first guest Coach Shay to help us chat about Childhood Wounds and how to navigate them as adults. Our weekly therapy pick and #RelationshipGoal is back also. Follow Coach Shay on Instagram @_CoachShay_. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-07-0944 min
uNeedTherapy2uNeedTherapy2 - S1E01: Ying & YangWelcome and thank you for tuning in to our very first episode of the uNeedTherapy2 Podcast. This episode, we introduce our two cohosts Meg Watt and Toni Brookes and the differences they share, discuss why Meg Watt started therapy over 10 years ago, Toni Brookes’ limited therapeutic experience, this week's therapy pick EMDR, and the #RelationshipGoal with Toni Brookes’. Follow us @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Please send listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
2019-07-0238 min