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iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford

Therapy for Black Girls

We can't let September go by without acknowledging Sex Positive September. Over the years, we've done dozens of episodes exploring sexual liberation, sexuality, and sexual health, so we wanted to pull from our archives to bring you this essential conversation.
 
In this episode, Dr. Pia Goff joins us to get real about what chips away at our sexual confidence, why some of us struggle with arousal and pleasure, and how to actually talk to your partner about what you need. Plus, she breaks down sensate focused therapy and how it's helping couples reconnect. This conversation is all about reclaiming your confidence and your pleasure – which is exactly what Sex Positive September is about.
 
About the Podcast
 
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Website
 
Instagram
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.
 
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.
 
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
 
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
 
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Twitter: @therapy4bgirls
 
Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls
 
Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls
 
 
 
Our Production Team
 
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 248 ICYMI: Increasing Sexual Confidence

This week, we’re discussing a crisis that’s disrupting lives across the country: the escalating wave of deportations tearing families apart and dismantling the fragile sense of safety many immigrants cling to. For this conversation I’m joined by Catherine Labiran, a writer, organizer, and research manager whose work lives at the intersections of immigration justice, Black liberation, and mental health. Catherine has spent her career advocating for Black immigrants whose stories are too often erased from national conversations. During our conversation, Catherine and I discussed the emotional toll of migration, the resilience of African and Caribbean diasporic communities, and explored the ways art, community care, and protecting joy become lifelines in the face of racism and erasure. 
 
About the Podcast
 
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Website
 
Instagram
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.
 
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.
 
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
 
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
 
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Twitter: @therapy4bgirls
 
Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls
 
Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls
 
 
 
Our Production Team
 
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 427: Immigration Justice

This week, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford joins us for a compassionate conversation about weight, health, and healing. We're exploring why obesity should be understood as a chronic disease, not a moral failing, and discussing new treatment options like GLP-1 medications that are changing lives. 
 
Dr. Stanford is an obesity medicine Physician-Scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. What makes her perspective so valuable is that she understands the unique experiences of Black women navigating weight and health in a world that often judges us harshly. As one of the few Black women leading research in this field, she sees how chronic stress, systemic barriers, and generational trauma show up in our bodies in ways that traditional medicine has often overlooked. During our conversation, we talk about the science behind weight regulation, how new medications actually work, and why it's time to move beyond BMI as the only measure of health. 
 
About the Podcast
 
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
Find obesity medicine physicians
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Website: https://www.askdrfatima.com
 
Instagram: @askdrfatima
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askdrfatima/
 
X (Twitter): https://x.com/askdrfatima
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.
 
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.
 
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
 
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
 
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Twitter: @therapy4bgirls
 
Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls
 
Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls
 
 
 
Our Production Team
 
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 426: Understanding GLP-1s

Have you ever heard someone casually say “I’m so OCD” just because they like things neat and organized? That kind of language often oversimplifies a serious mental health condition and can make it harder for those living with OCD to be seen and understood. Today, we’re digging into what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder actually is and how it uniquely impacts Black women. Dr. Jameeka Moore joins us again for this conversation. During the conversation, we explore what OCD looks like beyond the stereotypes, the ways it often goes unrecognized or misdiagnosed in Black women, and how effective treatment can help. Dr. Moore also offers insights on supporting loved ones with OCD and tips for finding culturally responsive care.
 
About the Podcast
 
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Website: drjameekamoore.com
 
Instagram: @jam_sessionz
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.
 
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.
 
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
 
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
 
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Twitter: @therapy4bgirls
 
Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls
 
Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls
 
 
 
Our Production Team
 
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 425: Understanding OCD

This week we're bringing attention to a topic that doesn’t always get the space or care it deserves: the mental, emotional, and physical toll of living with a severe autoimmune condition. Joining me for this conversation is Dr. Martine Hackett, a public health expert and the host of the podcast "Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition". In her show, she shares her own experience navigating chronic illness while also holding space for others who live with conditions that are often invisible but deeply impactful. During our conversation we discussed the ways chronic illness intersects with race, gender, and health equity, and how all of that shows up in the body and mind. If you or someone you love is managing a chronic condition, this conversation is for you.
 
About the Podcast
 
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Instagram
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.
 
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.
 
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
 
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
 
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Twitter: @therapy4bgirls
 
Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls
 
Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls
 
 
 
Our Production Team
 
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 424: Autoimmune Conditions & Community Health Advocacy

Balancing a career and family life isn’t always easy, but it is possible. Today, I’m joined by actor, producer, author, and podcast creator Tika Sumpter. A true multi-hyphenate, her career continues to thrive. Since becoming a mother, she’s embraced her creativity even more, defying the societal expectation that women should scale back their ambitions after motherhood. Through her company Fort Sumpter, she has thrust herself into amplifying the experiences of mothers and children. And after releasing children’s media like her debut book ‘I Got It From My Mama’ and podcast ‘The Adventures of Curiosity Cove,’ Tika is rewriting the narrative on what it means to realize your dreams while raising a family.
 
About the Podcast
 
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Instagram
 
Fort Sumpter Instagram
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.
 
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.
 
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
 
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
 
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Twitter: @therapy4bgirls
 
Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls
 
Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls
 
 
 
Our Production Team
 
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 423: Building A Creative, Family-Centered Life

This week’s guest is Renée Bryan, a Licensed Professional Counselor and educator with a Master's in Education from Mercer University and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. What makes Renée's work particularly compelling is her role as a mental health co-responder with law enforcement. This growing field many mental health professionals may not even know exists. In today's conversation, we explore what it's like to ride alongside police officers daily, responding to mental health crises in real-time.
 
Renée takes us inside the day-to-day realities of co-response work, from gas station interventions to family crises, sharing the de-escalation strategies that work in the field and the safety protocols that protect both clinicians and community members. We discuss the challenges of navigating different professional languages between mental health and law enforcement, the current state of community mental health resources, and how this collaborative model is achieving a 98% diversion rate from incarceration to treatment.
 
About the Podcast
 
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
We're building our TBGU Advisory Council and are looking for some amazing young women to join us! The Advisory Council will be made up of traditionally college-aged young Black women (18-23) who are passionate about shaping conversations around mental health and the experiences of this community. This group will be instrumental in helping to develop content for the TBGU podcast and social media channels. Please go here if you're interested in learning more or applying.
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Website
 
Instagram
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.
 
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.
 
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
 
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
 
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Twitter: @therapy4bgirls
 
Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls
 
Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls
 
 
 
Our Production Team
 
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 422: The Work of Mental Health Co-Responders

Nila Morton is a graduate of Howard University where she earned her Masters in Social Work and a passionate disability advocate born with Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy, a rare condition that requires her to use a wheelchair. Her advocacy work focuses on challenging ableism and promoting inclusivity within the disability community. In this episode, Nila opens up about the struggles of fighting for accountability in accessibility for disabled people on campus, in the professional world, and their personal lives.
 
Where to Find Nila
 
Instagram: @nilanmorton
 
 
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Instagram
 
TikTok
 
 
 
We're building our TBGU Advisory Council and are looking for some amazing young women to join us! The Advisory Council will be made up of traditionally college-aged young Black women (18-23) who are passionate about shaping conversations around mental health and the experiences of this community. This group will be instrumental in helping to develop content for the TBGU podcast and social media channels. Please go here if you're interested in learning more or applying.
 
Interested in being a part of a future TBG U episode or suggesting a topic for us to discuss, send us a note HERE. 
 
Order a copy of Sisterhood Heals for you and your girls HERE. 
 
 
 
Our Production Team
 
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producer: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou
 
 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TBG U: Disability & Desirability

This week, we are joined by Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, a clinical psychologist, hairstylist, professor, and the founder of “PsychoHairapy,” an innovative approach that uses hair care as an entry point into mental health in the Black community. As Black women, our hair is more than just what’s at the surface. It shapes identity, signals care, and holds cultural memory. In our conversation, Dr. Afiya and I dig into the deep, emotional, and historically nuanced ties we have to our hair, and how that relationship can mirror our mental health. 
 
About the Podcast
 
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
We're building our TBGU Advisory Council and are looking for some amazing young women to join us! The Advisory Council will be made up of traditionally college-aged young Black women (18-23) who are passionate about shaping conversations around mental health and the experiences of this community. This group will be instrumental in helping to develop content for the TBGU podcast and social media channels. Please go here if you're interested in learning more or applying.
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Dr. Afiya on IG - @dr_afiya
 
Psychohairapy on IG - @psychohairapy
 
Website - psychohairapy.org
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.
 
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.
 
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
 
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
 
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Twitter: @therapy4bgirls
 
Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls
 
Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls
 
 
 
Our Production Team
 
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 421: PsychoHairapy, Exploring Hair & Mental Health

This week we're joined by award-winning scholar, ethnomusicologist, and cultural anthropologist Dr. Kyra Gaunt to explore the powerful intersections of music, play, and identity in the lives of Black girls and women. Dr. Gaunt, author of The Games Black Girls Play: Learning the Ropes from Double-Dutch to Hip-Hop, offers a brilliant breakdown of how musical play, like hand games, cheers, and jump rope rhymes, does more than entertain. It becomes a form of cultural transmission, identity-building, and resistance for Black girls navigating their earliest social worlds. 
 
About the Podcast
 
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
 
Resources & Announcements
 
We're building our TBGU Advisory Council and are looking for some amazing young women to join us! The Advisory Council will be made up of traditionally college-aged young Black women (18-23) who are passionate about shaping conversations around mental health and the experiences of this community. This group will be instrumental in helping to develop content for the TBGU podcast and social media channels. Please go here if you're interested in learning more or applying.
 
Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.
 
Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.
 
 
 
Where to Find Our Guest
 
Dr. Kyra Gaunt
 
Instagram - @kyracurates
 
www.kyraocity.com
 
 
 
Stay Connected
 
Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​

 
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.
 
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.
 
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.
 
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
 
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
 
Twitter: @therapy4bgirls
 
Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls
 
Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls
 
 
 
Our Production Team
 
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard
 
Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
 
Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session 420: Play Theory

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
 
Dr. Shena Young joins us again this week and this time we're discussing healing holistically. Dr. Young and I chatted about what it means to approach our healing holistically, how this vantage point is a part of our history, what it means to decolonize our healing, different pathways to healing, and questions to ask when working with someone in a healing practice. 
 
 
 
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Session 121: Healing Comes In Many Forms

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