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Therapy for Black Girls

Therapy for Black Girls

By: iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford Ph.D.
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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 version of ourselves.2025 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Session 419: ICYMI | Some Thoughts On Playing Small
    Jul 9 2025

    Today, we’re throwing it back to Session 321Some Thoughts On Playing Small.

    This quick episode was inspired by a line from Issa Dee, the beloved character played by Issa Rae in Insecure: “How much different would your life be if you actually went after what you wanted?” It’s a question that feels especially relevant now as we head into summer. The days are longer, the sun is out, and so many of us are ready to stretch, grow, and shine a little brighter. So, what would it look like to stop shrinking and give yourself permission to take up more space, both at work and in your daily life, as well as in your relationships and dreams?

    I hope this episode encourages you to reflect on where you might be playing small and how you can start showing up more fully for yourself.

    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

    Registration for the 2nd Annual Holding Space for Healers Therapist Summit is now open! Join us July 24–26, 2025 in Atlanta, GA for this one-of-a-kind event designed for Black mental health professionals, offering the tools, connections, and resources to grow your practice, strengthen your brand, and expand your impact in a meaningful way.​Register for the summit here!

    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.

    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.

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    8 mins
  • Session 417: Black Music Month - Artists Redefining the Norm w/ Mankaprr Conteh & Delisa Shannon
    Jun 25 2025

    We couldn’t let this month go by without having a conversation about one of my favorite things, music. While we’re only halfway through the year, there have already been so many major moments, from iconic performances to albums that push past genre limitations. These culturally-defining moments have all been sparked by artists we love, and we’d be remiss not to celebrate the ongoing impact of Black artists in music.

    In honor of Black Music Month, we're joined by Mankaprr Conteh, staff writer at Rolling Stone, and Delisa Shannon, short-form content director at Billboard. Together, we unpacked some of the standout moments of 2025 so far, talk about the artists who are redefining the rules, and reflect on what Black music continues to teach us about innovation, identity, and joy.

    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

    Registration for the 2nd Annual Holding Space for Healers Therapist Summit is now open! Join us July 24–26, 2025 in Atlanta, GA for this one-of-a-kind event designed for Black mental health professionals, offering the tools, connections, and resources to grow your practice, strengthen your brand, and expand your impact in a meaningful way.​Register for the summit here!

    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 Guests

    Mankaprr Conteh

    IG - @mankaprr

    Check out her work: https://tinyurl.com/428bxscv

    Delisa Shannon

    IG - @delisamarie_

    Check out her work: https://www.delisashannon.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

    Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis

    Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    54 mins

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This is a great podcast for someone who is ready to start doing the work on themselves but need some motivation or starting point. Keep it up Dr. Joy and thank you!

One of my favs

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I loved watching Queen Charlotte and this insightful look at the mental health of the characters was insightful and eye opening...

Loved this episode

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I appreciated the information shared. As a black female Mental health counselor, I found that my journey came in contact with so many established therapist who don't want to even share what they have learned. So I totally appreciate this pod cast.

well informed

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This session was really insightful for me and to those that I shared it with. This is a much-needed conversation for women and more so for women of color. I have started having a conversation with my friends and family members. I'm looking forward to part 2.

Much needed conversation

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