Between Sessions Podcast

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Zeahlot Lopez of Vida Therapy to discuss her transition into therapy, serving minority communities and how she has built a thriving practice. Follow Zeahlot: @vidatherapy vidatherapy.co Favorite Resources- Mastery of Love- Don Miguel Ruiz (https://amzn.to/2D0uCxx) https://www.vidatherapy.co/resources-1

On this week's episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Courtney Glaudé to discuss how he uses work as a writer, producer, and director to highlight life and mental health issues that affect minority communities. Resource: Positive messages first thing in the morning Follow Courtney: https://www.courtneyglaude.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greeneyedmunsta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyglaude/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/courtneyglaude

This week Eboni and Eliza were joined by Tatiana Scott of Fit with Curves to discuss loving the body you are in. Tatiana shared how losing 50 pounds still left her too big for a fitness competition. She also shared her journey to loving her curves and being healthy regardless of size. Follow Tatiana: http://www.fitwithcurves.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitwithcurves/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitwithcurves YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvSnLPiveEfjZo37y0riwQ Favorite Resource: Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz (https://amzn.to/2IuMXlS)

Eboni and Eliza were joined by Jillian "JJ" Simmons of JJ's I'm Me Foundation and Author of Without Bruises and Respect My Crown to discuss emotional abuse and being willing to speak out about mental health even when you are in the public eye. Follow JJ: jjonthemic.com Facebook: JJonthemicFans Instagram and Twitter: jjonthemic Resources: Respect My Crown Book: http://jjonthemic.com/product/respect-my-crown-book/ Without Bruises Book: http://jjonthemic.com/product/without-bruises-book/

This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by radio personality, KG Smooth or Kris Green. KG talks about dealing with grief related to an absent father, mental health in the entertainment industry and struggling with mental health in the public eye.

On this episode of Between Sessions Podcast, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Sol and Tasha of Latinas Rising to discuss issues within Latinx communities including colorism and abuse.

This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Latoya Gilmore to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in relationships. Follow Dr. Gilmore: http://www.lovesupportguidance.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LSGilmore-Counseling-Services-1911135382512102/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.gilmoreshares/ Resources:The BarOn Model of Social and Emotional Intelligence - http://www.eiconsortium.org/reprints/bar-on_model_of_emotional-social_intelligence.htm Black families in therapy- Dr. Nancy Boyd Franklin (https://amzn.to/2LRiRcz)

Eboni and Eliza are joined this week by Beatriz Craven of Modern Therapy to discuss how high-functioning adults can can benefit from the support of therapy and coaching.

Eboni and Eliza are joined on the show by Jacquelyn Strait of Winding Way Therapy. We discuss how and why fitness should be incorporated in your mental wellness practice. Favorite Resources: Be Unapologetically You- Adeline Bird (https://amzn.to/2vX513e) Gifts of Imperfection- Brene Brown (https://amzn.to/2N3m0HC) Redefine Enough Podcast (https://www.redefineenough.com/) Soul Unexpected Podcast (http://adelinebird.com/) Follow Jacquelyn: windingwaytherapy.com IG: instagram.com/windingwaytherapy FB: facebook.com/windingwaytherapy

This week Eboni and Eliza are joined by Quiana Larae to discuss removing blocks in your life to become the best version of yourself. She also shares how major transitions affected her life and has led to personal peace.

Eliza and Eboni are joined by Dr. JaNaé Taylor, Founder of Minding My Black Business, to discuss how mental health is affected by going into business as a Brown or Black person.

Eliza and Eboni are joined by Andonnia Maiben to discuss her journey to grad school and how she is managing school, work, business, and her mental health. Follow Andonnia: Website: www.annlettered.com Instagram: @annlettered Facebook: www.facebook.com/annlettered

This week, Eboni and Eliza continue to the discussion about minorities and their mental health for Minority Mental Health Month. They share what events affect their mental health and what they do to take care of themselves during these times.

July is Minority Mental Health month and the Melanin and Mental Health™ team is discussing how they are changing the face of therapy and what needs to be changed in the way we discuss mental health in minority communities.

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/

In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Rwenshaun Miller of Eustress, Inc. Rwenshaun shared his journey to becoming mentally healthy and what led to him becoming a therapist. He also shared how he uses his platform to impact minorities getting the much needed mental health. Candace's favorite resource: melaninandmentalhealth.com and Injured Reserve (https://amzn.to/2K97ZdS) Follow Rwenshaun Miller of Eustress, Inc.: Websites: http://www.rwenshaun.com http://www.eustressinc.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwenshaun/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwenshaun/

In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Candace Strother of QueenLYFE, Inc. Candace shared how her mental health challenges led to her create QueenLyfe. She discussed her exploration into self-care and the relationship between financial literacy and mental health. Candace's favorite resource: Super Soul Sunday Podcast Follow Candace and QueenLYFE, Inc.: Website: https://www.queenlyfe.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queenlyfe1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenlyfe1/

In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Meagan Houston. Dr. Meagan is a police psychologist that specializes in self harm. With the recent deaths by suicide of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, Dr. Meagan shared the signs of suicidal ideation, how self-harm has evolved and the impact on minority communities. Follow Dr Meagan: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.meagann Twitter: https://twitter.com/houbright_drm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.meagann/ Treating Suicidal Clients & Self-Harm Behaviors: https://amzn.to/2sNPiSk

In this episode, Eliza and Eboni discuss the basics of cultural competency. This includes how you know if you are a culturally competent therapist and why it is important.

Eboni and Eliza are joined by Jai Pierre Raven of the Woman's Earth to continue the discussion on self-love. Jai shared she the incorporation of self-love in her business. She also discussed religion and healing options. Follow Jai Pierre Raven: https://www.thewomansearth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thewomansearth http://instagram.com/thewomansearth