Dr. Thema describes love which does not require convincing. She also provides important steps to releasing someone who doesn't love you. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming.

Episode #149: Releasing Someone Who Doesn't Love You

Dr. Thema describes reasons we limit ourselves and how to live more freely, openly, wildly. To learn more check out her new books Homecoming and the Antiracism Handbook. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Episode #158 Get Free Live Wildly

Dr. Thema describes some of the major traits of a loving person, whether loving yourself or others. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Episode #159 Being A Loving Person

Dr. Thema describes the importance of self respect as well as the barriers to self respect. She provides priorities for building self respect. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Episode #160  Building Self Respect

Dr. Thema describes triggers and ways to cope when they are overwhelming. For more information, check out her new book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Episode #161 - Coping with Triggers

Dr. Thema describes the realities of living with mental illness and provides strategies for coping and living with mental illness. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Episode #164 Living With Mental Illness

Dr. Thema describes chronic fatigue and provides strategies for coping with it. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.

Episode #165 Coping With Chronic Fatigue

Dr. Thema provides the definition, signs, and causes of underemployment and workplace dissatisfaction. She provides multiple strategies for coping with it. Intro by Iyeoka and Outro music by Joy Jones.

Episode #169 Underemployed Coping With Dissatisfaction

Dr. Thema describes the barriers to motivation and provides specific strategies to get motivated or to stay motivated. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming wherever books are sold. Intro by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.

Episode #170: Addressing Motivation

Dr. Thema describes ways you can become more emotionally mature. Emotional maturity benefits your life and your relationships. Intro by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's book Homecoming.

Episode #171: Being More Mature

Dr. Thema gives key principles for cultivating a growth mindset. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Episode #172: Growth Mindset

Kwanzaa is an African American celebration which focuses on seven African-inspired principles for living well. The principles are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Dr. Thema is joined for this special episode by her family: Bishop John Bryant, Rev. Cecelia Bryant, and Rev. Jamal Bryant as they describe the cultural, spiritual, and psychological significance of the principles.

Episode #173: Kwanzaa Principles with the Bryant Family

Dr. Thema describes sources of disappointment and ways to deal with it. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming which has been nominated by the NAACP for an award in Outstanding Literature. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Episode #174: Dealing with Disappointment

Dr. Thema describes reasons for emotional reactivity and strategies for being less reactive. Dr. Thema provides cognitive, behavioral, mindful, and embodied strategies for shifting and slowing down. For more information, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Episode #175: Emotionally Reactive

Dr. Thema shares signs of a healthy relationships. These have also been called green lights or green flags, as opposed to the warning signs of abusive relationships. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro music by Joy Jones.

Episode #176 Signs Of A Healthy Relationship

Dr. Thema describes strategies for grounding and soothing yourself, as well as the need for these strategies. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Episode #177 Grounding And Soothing Yourself

Dr. Thema in conversation with Dr. Candice Nicole describes myths about sex and relationships.  To learn more about Dr. Candice Nicole go to her website drcandicenicole.com  Intro by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones

Episode #178 Sexual Relationship Myths With Dr. Candice Nicole

Caution: If hearing about self-harming behaviors is upsetting or triggering for you, Dr. Thema encourages you to select a different episode instead of this one. Dr. Thema defines self-harming behaviors, including the reasons some people engage in them. She then provides alternative strategies for coping and releasing emotional pain.

Episode #179 Interrupt Self Harming Behaviors

Dr. Jaiya John, poet, psychologist, and freedom worker, joins us to discuss his new book "All these rivers. You chose love." In this episode he and Dr. Thema explore love, boundaries, ease, seeing our child nature, and grace. Check out his book everywhere books are sold including his website www.jaiyajohn.com

Episode #180 Choosing Love With Dr. Jaiya John

Dr. Thema describes warning signs that your strong friend may be struggling and provides pointers for being a better friend to your strong friend.

Episode #181 Supporting Your Strong Friend

Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Jennifer Kelly, a past president of the Georgia Psychological Association and American Psychological Association. Dr. Kelly, a prominent healthy psychologist, provides an understanding of chronic pain and strategies for managing pain. She also gives pointers for loved ones of those living with chronic pain.

Episode #182 : Pain Management

Dr. Thema interviews Pastor Mike Walrond Jr., senior Pastor, author, and mental health advocate about the path to authenticity. They discuss the definition, costs, benefits, and path to living a more authentic life. Intro by Iyeoka. Outro by Joy Jones.

Episode #183 The Road To Authenticity With Pastor Mike

Dr. Thema speaks with Executive Coach Patrice Ford Lyn about being a leader. They discuss the qualities of a good leader, ways to handle those who are resistant to change, and unique challenges and solutions for leaders with historically excluded identities, including those who are BIPOC, Queer, and/or women. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Episode #184: Transformational Leadership with Coach Patrice Ford Lyn

Dr. Shena Young, a licensed body centered psychologist-healer, joins us to explain holistic healing from sexual trauma including decolonization, indigenous medicine, and body autonomy. She integrates embodiment, poetry, and psychological science. You can learn more about her and her work on her website embodiedtruthhhealing.com and in her new book body rites: a holistic healing and embodiment workbook for Black survivors of sexual trauma.

https://www.embodiedtruthhealing.com/

Episode #185: Holistic Healing from Sexual Trauma with Dr. Shena

Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Vanessa Abernathy about partner abuse, including the different types, effects, and strategies for healing. To learn more follow her on social media and check out her website www.meetmonarch.com

Episode #186  Healing From Partner Abuse With Dr. Vanessa Abernathy

Dr. Thema speaks with Dr. Jennifer Mullan about how to decolonize your mental health and your emotions. Dr. Jenn shares highlights from her new book Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing your Practice. Dr. Jenn birthed Decolonizing Therapy: a psychological evolution that weaves together political, ancestral, therapeutic and global well-being.

Episode #187 Decolonizing Your Mental Health With Dr. Jennifer Mullan

Dr. Thema explores liberation psychology and its importance to your homecoming journey. She provides principles and tips for you to apply to your mental health journey as a person with a marginalized identity.

Episode #188 Liberation Psychology

Dr. Thema interviews Harold Leffal, health promoter, author, and cancer survivor about his health journey and his desire to help others reclaim their health physically, mentally, and spiritually. Harold shares the important role that nutrition played in his recovery. You can follow him on Instagram at @haroldleffall or on his website which is www.thegoodlivingnow.com

Episode #189 Holistic Health  Nutrition, Wellness, And Mental Health

Dr. Thema speaks with life coach, minister, and author SharRon Jamison about "corporate grief" especially for persons with a marginalized identity. She defines the concept, describes the potential effects on our health, and provides strategies for holistic success. Dr. Thema illuminates the importance of self awareness and empowered decision making. Her website with her various offerings is sharronjamison.com.

Episode #190 Grieving Toxic Workplaces

Dr. Thema talks with therapist, author, and motivational speaker Dr. Marlon Rollins about his sister's death by suicide as well as ways to heal from and prevent suicide. We also explore his work supporting men's mental health.

Episode #191 Suicide Prevention With Dr. Marlon Rollins

Dr. Thema Bryant is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist. Using artistic expression, spirituality, psychology and culture, Dr. Bryant-Davis is an internationally recognized lecturer, performer, and minister. 

The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema is a podcast to facilitate your journey home to yourself by providing weekly inspiration and health tips.  Welcome home!

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