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The murder of Ajike “AJ” Owens shook the nation. Netflix's The Perfect Neighbor sparked conversations about race & the dangers Black families face.

This week, AJ’s mother, Pamela Dias & Takema Robinson of Standing In The Gap Fund join us to talk grief & storytelling. omny.fm/shows/therap...
Session 442: Healing, Grief, & Community After Netflix’s 'The Perfect Neighbor' - Therapy for Black Girls
Content Warning: There are mentions of racial violence in this episode. If you have sensitivities around this subject, I urge you to take breaks as needed, or step away if it becomes too difficult. I...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
At this moment in your life, we'd love to gently remind you that boundaries do not have to be up for debate. You are allowed to protect your peace.
December 16, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Mecca Woods is back with our annual astrological check-in, and she brought receipts. What does your sign need to know for 2026? Dive into this week’s episode! #TBGInSession omny.fm/shows/therap...
Session 441: What the Stars Said in 2025 and Looking to 2026 With Mecca Woods - Therapy for Black Girls
It’s that time of year again where we reflect on all of the astrological insights we got heading into 2025 as well as get a sneak peak of what to look forward to in 2026. Our favorite Astrologer, Mecc...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This week we're wrapping up the year w/ the TBG Podcast team! 🎙️✨ From discussing sibling dynamics, money moves, the propaganda we’re leaving in 2025, to whether we’re in our cozy era or our “who all gonna be there?” era. Come hang out! #TBGInSession omny.fm/shows/therap...
SESSION 440: Producer’s Chat: Reflections, Rest & the Last Stretch of 2025 - Therapy for Black Girls
It’s that time again. Today I’m kicking back with our wonderful producer team as we reflect on 2025–what we learned, what we’re leaving behind, and dive into what it looks like to balance rest during ...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A gentle reminder: You are doing better than you think.
December 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The holidays can be beautiful & overwhelming. Dr. Joy breaks down the holiday blues: what it is, why it happens, & how to spot the difference from major depression, plus six tips to help you move through the season with more ease. Tune in & enjoy your holiday. omny.fm/shows/therap...
Session 439: ICYMI - Steadying Yourself for the Holidays - Therapy for Black Girls
The holidays can be beautiful, stressful, joyful, and overwhelming—sometimes all at once. As we step into this season, I wanted to revisit a conversation that so many of you have told me was helpful i...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Your mental health deserves more than quick fixes…it deserves care, consistency, and compassion. 🫂💖
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This week, we’re slowing down to reflect and give thanks.
Gratitude doesn’t erase what’s hard, it reminds us of what’s holding us through it.
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Journal Prompt: How can you be kinder to yourself for the remainder of the year? How will you celebrate both the small and the big wins of 2025?
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Three Tips for Dealing with a Minimally Supportive Friend 1. If you haven’t, make them aware of this dynamic. 2. Set limits on the time you spend with them. 3. Consider whether you’ve placed this person at the wrong tier of friendship.
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
As we step into the holidays, we’re reminded how memory shapes us, from our childhood stories to kitchen traditions. But for us, memory-keeping hits differently, especially in a digital age. Join us as Dr. Tonia Sutherland helps us unpack the uniqueness of Black memory work. omny.fm/shows/therap...
Session 438: Black Memory Work & Healing - Therapy for Black Girls
As we head into the holidays, many of us will encounter old memories and create new ones. You may spend time recounting stories from your childhood, learning a new line dance, or even taking orders in...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What is one thing you can do daily to improve your social life? www.vox.com/even-better/...
Want a better social life? Try these easy habits.
Why you should aim for one meaningful social interaction a day and other strategies for improving your “social biome.”
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November 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🎙️In Session 437, we close out our Sibling Sit Down series w/ media exec Sarah Amos & blues singer Rev. Shawn Amos, children of Famous Amos founder Wally Amos. Though raised 15 years apart, they built a beautiful bond. Tune in! #TBGInSession omny.fm/shows/therap...
Session 437: Cookies, Healing, & Legacy with Sarah and Rev. Shawn Amos - Therapy for Black Girls
This week on the Therapy for Black Girls podcast, we’re wrapping up the Sibling Sit-Down limited series with a heartfelt and nostalgic conversation featuring Sarah Amos and Reverend Shawn Amos. We exp...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Your mental health deserves more than quick fixes…it deserves care, consistency, and compassion.
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
New episode on the TBG Podcast - The Sibling Sit Down Pt. 3! Skylar & Sunlyn talk sisterhood in adulthood; the big arguments, hard conversations, and learning to choose each other when things get messy. Tune into the convo! #TBGInSession omny.fm/shows/therap...
Session 436: The Sibling Sit-Down w/ Skylar Marshai & Sunlyn Chiraya - Therapy for Black Girls
Welcome back to another episode of our sibling sit-down series. I hope you’ve been enjoying it so far. We’ve answered sibling questions, broken down various sibling dynamics, so it’s only right that w...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We're back w/ another episode of the "Sibling Sit-Down” series! This week, we’re joined by therapist Tamara Hill, LPC, to unpack sibling roles, healing old wounds, & how parents can nurture healthy bonds. No two sibling stories are the same. Let’s talk about it. #TBGInSession omny.fm/shows/therap...
Session 435: Breaking Down Sibling Dynamics - Therapy for Black Girls
Welcome back to the  second episode of our “Sibling Sit-Down” series, where we’re exploring sibling relationships and all the factors that shape the emotional dynamics created between them. Today, we'...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
As we walk into the last few days of October, let's remember that self-love is a practice, not a destination. Keep showing up for yourself, sis.
October 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This week on the TBG Podcast: The Sibling Sit-Down 🪑✨
A new mini-series on the bonds that shape us most.

In Ep. 1, Dr. Joy tackles real questions, such as how to navigate blended family dynamics.

🎧 Listen now + share your story with us! omny.fm/shows/therap...
Session 434: Ask Dr. Joy - The Sibling Sit Down - Therapy for Black Girls
This week, we're kicking off a new mini-series here on the podcast that we're calling The Sibling Sit Down. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be digging into the bonds that have formed us and sha...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This week on the podcast, journalist Taryn Finley joins us to honor two landmark albums: Erykah Badu’s Mama’s Gun & Jill Scott’s Who Is Jill Scott?, both turning 25 this year. Join us for a conversation on Black womanhood, love, sensuality, & self-discovery. #TBGInSession omny.fm/shows/therap...
Session 433: Erykah Badu x Jill Scott- 25 Years of Mama’s Gun & Who Is Jill Scott? - Therapy for Black Girls
This week we’re celebrating two iconic albums that have shaped the sound and soul of a generation, Erykah Badu’s Mama’s Gun and Jill Scott’s Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, both turning 25...
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October 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This week on the TBG podcast, Dr. Joy sits down w/ Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris to unpack Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), what they are, the 10 types, & how they shape our health and healing. Tune in for the breakdown! #TBGInSession omny.fm/shows/therap...
Session 432: The Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - Therapy for Black Girls
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s transforming how we understand public health education in this country: childhood trauma and its lifelong impact on the brain and body. For decades, adverse chi...
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October 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Hey sis, how many PTO hours do you have? When are you scheduling a day off?
October 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
As we start a new week, remind yourself: rest is productive too.
October 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
October invites us to slow down, let go, and trust the beauty in change. Here’s to finding peace in space in between the endings and beginnings.
October 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This week on the Therapy for Black Girls podcast, we’re digging into what it really means to live w/ a personality disorder. Too often these terms get thrown around online, but Dr. Tracey Marks joins Dr. Joy to break down the science & the myths. Listen in! #TBGInSession omny.fm/shows/therap...
Session 431: Understanding Personality Disorders - Therapy for Black Girls
This week we’re diving into a conversation about personality disorders with psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks. Dr. Marks breaks down what personality disorders are, how they differ from other mental healt...
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October 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Therapists are saying yes to opportunities outside the therapy room. Before you take a step into consulting or partnerships, be sure your creative capital is protected.
Join Patrice Perkins as she shares what to look for in contracts & how to protect your ideas. www.tickettailor.com/events/thera...
Buy tickets – Practice Power-Up: Protecting Your IP
Practice Power-Up: Protecting Your IP, Wed Oct 22, 2025 - As more therapists branch out beyond the therapy room—partnering with brands, creating digital content, teaching, writing, and consulting—unde...
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September 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM