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Did you know that there is a direct relationship between our mental health and sleep? People who struggle w/mental health issues often experience sleep disturbances & people who struggle with sleep often suffer from mental health disturbances. It’s a vicious cycle that can be difficult to break in a “hustle hard” “team no sleep” culture where rest is viewed as laziness or weakness. In this week’s episode Khaliah Guillory, founder of Nap Bar, sat down to talk to us about the dangers of sleep deprivation and the steps we can begin to take to improve our sleep hygiene & routine. Check out this week’s episode & then go lay down! Podcast Guest: Khaliah Guillory https://kogpassion.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kogspeaks/ https://napbarnow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/napbarhou/

While Eliza and Eboni are one break, check out some of their favorite episodes from the past. This episode is referenced a lot by the Melanin & Mental Health founders and they wanted to share it for new listeners. Enjoy! In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa. Dr. Manuel shared how therapy has been a part of Black and LatinX communities before it ever became mainstream. He also shared work that he is doing to promote culturally sensitive therapists. Dr. Manuel's favorite resources: Multicultural/Multiracial Psychology: Mestizo Perspectives in Personality and Mental Health by Manual Ramirez III - https://amzn.to/2Nifjlz Psychology of the Americas: Mestizo Perspectives on Personality and Mental Health - https://amzn.to/2z6iSbu Follow Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa of Institute of Chicana/o Psychology: Website: www.XicanPsych.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChicanoPsychology/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/xicanpsych/

This is an IG live. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared why healing is dope. Sign Up for our upcoming Workshop: H.E.A.L. with Melanin & Mental Health https://mailchi.mp/7a9d5bcae066/heal-your-past Follow us across social media @melaninandmentalhealth or @melaninhealth on Twitter.

This is an IG live. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared information about how to know if your mental health is struggling. Follow us across social media @melaninandmentalhealth or @melaninhealth on Twitter.

This is an IG live. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared information about how racism impacts your mental health. Follow us across social media @melaninandmentalhealth or @melaninhealth on Twitter.

This is an IG live we did a couple weeks ago to kickoff BIPOC Mental Health Month. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared tips on how you can begin to care for your mental health today if you don't currently have access to therapy. What are your favorite ways to care for your mental health? Follow us across social media @melaninandmentalhealth or @melaninhealth on Twitter.

Are men emotional? Do men only want sex? Are they afraid of commitment? In this week's episode your favorite mental health duo sit down to talk with Dr. Nic Hardy and try to debunk some of the most common myths we hear about men in relationships. Some of his answers may surprise you and some of them may inspire some conversations with the men in your life. Check it out. Podcast Guest: Dr. Nic Hardy https://www.nichardy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nichardy_/ https://untherapeutic.com/

Not all spaces are safe spaces and one of the most harmful spaces we often find ourselves in are toxic work environments. Microaggressions, racial gaslighting, and traumatic experiences are way too familiar for us. So what can we do about it? How do we care for our mental health when you work in one of these organizations? In this week's episode Dr. Lawanda Hill shares with us her own experience of being "Courted, Boo'd Up, and Gaslit by Stanford." Listen in to her insight on the signs that it's taking a toll on your mental health and how you can begin to advocate for yourself today. Podcast Guest: Dr. Lawanda Hill https://www.drlawandahill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drlawandahill/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/op-ed-courted-bood-up-gaslit-stanford-my-racist-ivy-hill-ph-d-

Growing up first generation American has it’s unique set of challenges. From language barriers to cultural differences, the stress of the “immigrant paradox” can leave one feeling anxious, depressed, and isolated. This week, licensed psychotherapist, Alejandra Restrepo of @shayapsychotherapy highlights what we need to know about the mental health of first generation individuals & the support they need.

In this week's episode, James Harris, licensed mental health professional, founder of Men to Heal®️ and creator of Cheesy Dates Board Game©️ chats with us about the challenges men face due to societal pressure & gender stereotypes. Listen in as he encourages everyone to check our privileges and limiting views as a path to healing.

What if the nutrition & wellness standards we pressure ourselves to meet in order to be "healthy" are actually rooted in anti-blackness and white supremacy? How would that impact your approach to health? Maybe you've already experienced this at your yearly physical exam when all your lab work came back normal, but your doctor expressed "concern" that your weight wasn't within the "healthy" BMI range. The solution? Stay away from the cultural foods you were raised on and focus on shrinking your body. This shared experienced amongst many Black/Brown folx can leave us feeling defeated, shamed, and stressed and we struggle to meet standards that don't embrace who we are, where we come from, and what we look like. Rarely are factors like the stress of everyday discrimination, lack of access to food variety, lack of healthcare access, and medical systemic racism are rarely taken into consideration as health threats. In this week's episode, Dalina Soto, Your Latina Nutritionist, breaks down common myths about nutrition and health and shares with us how to begin taking a more positive approach to wellness. You might be surprised how much we have to unlearn. If you're ready to feel more empowered on your health journey then tune in NOW to Session #132: Stop Stressing & Embrace Your Cultural Foods with a Positive Approach to Nutrition. Guest: Dalina Soto https://yourlatinanutritionist.com/ https://www.instagram.com/your.latina.nutritionist/

Respectability politics, gender stereotypes, and $ exual shame can take a toll on our mental health & relationships. In this week’s Between Sessions episode, Dr. Nikki Coleman shares with us how Black/Brown folx can begin to liberate ourselves and begin creating a life that is authentic to ourselves and filled with healthy pleasure. Guest: Dr. Nikki Coleman https://www.drnikkiknows.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drnikkiknows/ https://www.facebook.com/DrNikkiKnows/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drnikkisextherapist

Who can Black & Brown men turn to when they doubt their worthiness and competence? In a world that tells our boys to “man up,” “boys don’t cry,” and “never let them see you sweat, how can Black/Brown process the insecurities that show up with imposter syndrome? In this week’s Between Sessions episode, Stevon Lewis, MFT shares with us why Black/Brown men are more susceptible to experiencing imposter syndrome, how it manifests, and how they can begin to overcome it. Guest: Stevon Lewis https://www.stevonlewis.com/ https://www.talktohighachievers.com/ @stevonlewismft

Did you know that black women are 3-4 times more likely to die during childbirth than white women? Black women are also at a higher risk of having premature births and encountering life-threatening complications during childbirth. You might think this is solely about healthcare access, but research shows that these conditions span across education and income levels. The issue is undoubtedly one of race. And what happens when everyone makes it home? For those who are able to give birth safely, postpartum mental health issues such as depression or anxiety may be an additional factor that may go untreated. Black women deserve better. In this week's episode, Eliza & Eboni sit down with Shivonne Odom, LPC of @akoma_counseling who is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington DC, a National Certified Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and a National Certified Perinatal Mental Health therapist. Find out what else Shivonne has to say about the vulnerabilities Black women face pre-and post-pregnancy, how they can advocate for themselves, and what resources are available during this critical time. Guest: Shivonne Odom akomacounselingconcepts.com/ @akoma_counseling Check out her upcoming training on Black Maternal Mental Health & the Black Maternal Health Crisis: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8VWMKumXe/

Are you able to eat a piece of pizza without feeling guilt? Have you been told that you're obese because your BMI is too high? Are you regularly restricting calories out of fear of being "fat & unhealthy"? If you answered "yes" to any of these then you may have that struggle love type of relationship with food. In this week's episode Dr. Ebony Butler, PhD, Licensed Psychologist & Food Relationship Strategist sits down with Eliza & Eboni to shed some light on why we should question many of the messages from the wellness industry and tips on how to have a more positive relationship with food.

Imposter Syndrome can impact high achieving Black/Brown women in several areas of their lives. Eboni and Eliza talk with Kisha Walwyn-Duquesnay about overcoming imposter syndrome. Guest: Kisha Walwyn-Duquesnay Links https://linktr.ee/optimisticcounseling

Do you often feel like people take advantage of you or find yourself feeling resentful that you're everyone's go-to? These might be clues that you're someone who struggles with boundaries. Knowing how to identify, set, and enforce boundaries is the foundation for healthy relationships. In this week's Between Sessions episode, Eliza & Eboni go over some common indicators that your boundaries aren't working for you and what you can do about it.

In this episode of Between Sessions, Eboni and Eliza discuss advice they wish they had gotten earlier in life. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com

Eboni and Elza did an IG live about Meghan Markle and how her mental health was ignored by the royal family. www.melaninandmentalhealth.com

Eboni and Eliza discuss how love nor sex can change the person you care about and how to focus your energy on self instead of your partner. Check out melaninandmentalhealth.com