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Village Mentality S8 E12 - Positive Stress and Resilience
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Hello Beautiful People!!! It's Village Mentality Wednesday. In this week's episode, I'll be talking about Positive Stress and Resilience. In my segment. "Let's Talk About It," May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I'll be sharing some myths and facts about mental health. The more we learn about mental illness, the better equipped we become to su…
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Village Mentality S8 E13 - Is There Wisdom in Trauma
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Hello beautiful people! Welcome to another episode of Village Mentality! In this week's episode, "Is There Wisdom in Trauma?" What can we learn from trauma? During the healing process, I believe that there's an opportunity for us to learn more about ourselves and each other, deepening relationships and personal connections with one another. Those w…
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Village Mentality S8 E15 - Racial and Systemic Factors That Impact Black and African American Communities
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Good evening Kings and Queens! Welcome to another episode of Village Mentality!!! In tonight's episode, I'll be focusing on our youth as I talk about Racial and Systemic Factors That Impact Black, and African-American Communities. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I will be revisiting a topic that I have spoken about previously, Imposter Syndro…
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Village Mentality S7 E17 - How Stigma and Discrimination Impacts Persons with Mental Health Conditions
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Hello beautiful people! It's Village Mentality Wednesday! Check out this brand new episode. In this week's episode, I'll be talking about, "How Stigma and Discrimination Impacts Persons with Mental Health Conditions. Stigma can be so powerful that you will go to great lengths to remain silent about how much you are struggling, because you are so fe…
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Village Mentality S7 E18 - The Importamce in Identifying Your Triggers
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Hello beautiful people, it's Village Mentality Wednesday! Tune in this week as I talk about, "The Importance of Identifying Your Triggers. At some point in your life you may have experienced a traumatic event. As a result, there may certain sounds, words, smells...etc., that may cause (trigger) a reaction from you that you may not understand. Let's…
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Village Mentality S8 E17 - Nurturing Resilience
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Hello Kings and Queens! Welcome back to another episode of Village Mentality!! In this episode, I'll be talking about things that can help us build resilience against stress. But there are also factors that might make it harder to be resilient, such as experiencing discrimination or lacking support. In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," Let's talk …
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Village Mentality S8 E14 - What is Your Attachment Style and How Does it Impact Your Mental Health?
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Hello Kings and Queens! It's Village Mentality Wednesday which means that it's time for a Brand New episode!!! This week, I will be talking about 4 Different Attachment Styles that we have as adults. Tune in to see which style you identify with and how it may impact your mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I am always talking about…
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Village Mentality S8 E11 - Social Justice & Mental Health
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Hello Kings and Queens! It's Village Mentality Wednesday. In this week's episode, I will be talking about Social Justice and Mental Health. Social Justice and Mental Health are intricately connected and critical areas of concern today. Ongoing discrimination and inequality can have profound impacts on our mental health, while poor mental health can…
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Village Mentality S8 E9 - African-American Children - Experiencing Grief and Loss
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Hello Kings and Queens! It's Village Mentality Wednesday and it is time for a BRAND NEW episode. Tonight, I will be talking about "African-American Children: Experiencing Grief & Loss. There is a definitive gap when it comes to race, and more and more people are starting to understand the scope of this issue. Data shows that Black and Brown childre…
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Village Mentality S8 E6 - Shifting Your Mindset
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Hello Kings and Queens, It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! In this week's episode, I will be talking about, "Shifting Your Mindset." Change can be challenging, whether a significant change or a minor one. However, embracing change can lead to personal growth, fulfillment, and healthier relationships. People who welcome mindset shift and adopt to n…
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Village Mentality S8 E5 - Being More Self-Compassionate
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Hello beautiful people! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! In this week's episode, I will be talking about, 'Being More Self-Compassionate.' The reason that self-compassion is so important is that individuals who are more self-compassionate tend to have greater happiness, life satisfaction and motivation, better relationships and physical health, …
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Village Mentality S8 E4 - How To Be A Supportive Partner
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Hello beautiful people! Check out this brand new episode of Village Mentality! In this week's episode, I will be talking about, "How To Be A Supportive Partner." February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month, and LinkedIn has 3 Keys to what they believe willhelp someone to have unstoppable confidence! Check out who I will be highlighting in Bla…
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Village Mentality S8 E3 - How to Deal With A Negative Partner
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Hello beautiful people, It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!!! This week, I will be talking about, "How to Deal With A Negative Partner. February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month, and check out who I will be highlighting for Black History Wednesday! As always, there will be plenty of music too! So sit back, relax and enjoy the show! *I do not…
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Village Mentality S8 E2 - Race Based Trauma As An Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE's)
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Hello beautiful people! Welcome to another Village Mentality Wednesday!!! In this week's episode I'll be talking about Race Based Trauma As An Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE's). Prevalence of other ACE's was highest among children with racial/ethic discrimination, and both racial/ethnic discrimination and other ACE's were associated with having …
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Village Mentality S7 E16 - Common Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
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Hello beautiful people, it's Village Mentality Wednesday! For the past few weeks, I have talked about the common signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety. This week, I'll be talking about the "Common Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. People who live with this condition may experience severe mood swings from extreme highs (mania) to extrem…
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Village Mentality S7 E14- Common Signs and Symptoms of Depression
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Hello beautiful people! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! This week, I'll be talking about Common Signs and Symptoms of Depression. Did you know that there are different types of depression, some of which develop due to specific circumstances? Let's learn together about these different types of depression and the symptoms. In my segment, "Let's T…
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Village Mentality S7 E8- Culture and Identity in Mental Health
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Hello beautiful people and Happy Village Mentality Wednesday!! In this week's episode, I'll be talking about Culture Identity in Mental Health. Our culture, beliefs, sexual identity, values, race, and language all affect how we perceive and experience mental health conditions. In fact, cultural differences can influence what treatments. coping mech…
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Village Mentality S7 E4 - Cultivating Compassion
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Hello beautiful people! It's Village Mentality Wednesday...check out this BRAND NEW episode. This week, I'll be talking about, 'Cultivating Compassion,' find out how being self-compassionate can help you to feel healthier, happier and balanced. In my segment called, "Let's Talk About It," May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I will be talking a…
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Village Mentality S7 E3 - Building Resilience
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Hello beautiful people! It's Village Mentality Wednesday! Join me this evening for a BRAND NEW episode. This week, I'll be talking about 'Building Resilience.' Research has shown that at least 70% of adults have admitted to experiencing at least one form of trauma in their life. Resilience is the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from dif…
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Village Mentality S7 E1 - Mindfulness and Self-Care
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Hello beautiful people! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!! Join me this evening for a BRAND NEW season of Village Mentality the Podcast. This week, I'll be talking about Mindfulness and Self-Care. These are terms that have become very popular but really they have become very important in helping us to take better care of ourselves. The words self-c…
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Village Mentality S6 E17- Mental Health and Romance
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Hello Beautiful People, It's Village Mentality Wednesday! Join me tonight for the SEASON FINALE of Village Mentality!!! Tonight, I'll be talking about Mental Health and Romance, In most cases our focus tends to be on the downside of mental illness and we forget to consider all the things that matter to people who live with mental health conditions,…
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Village Mentality S6 E16 - Acupressure vs. Acupuncture
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Hello beautiful people! It's time to get ready for Village Mentality Wednesday!!! In this week's episode, I'll be talking about the difference between Acupressure and Acupuncture. There are many benefits to both of these types of therapies, but how are they different AND how do they help to alleviate symptoms of Depression and Anxiety? Let's learn …
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Village Mentality S6 E15- Cultural Perspectives on Mental Health
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Hello beautiful people! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Join me this evening as I talk about, "Cultural Perspectives on Mental Health." Let's learn together about the ways that different cultures view mental health and how those perspectives can have a positive or negative impact on an individual's ability to seek help and support! Perhaps you …
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Village Mentality S6 E14 - The Oxygen Mask Theory
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Hello beautiful people! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Join me this evening for a brand new episode. Tonight, I'll be talking about "The Oxygen Mask Theory." Let's learn together about the origins of this theory and how it can help us all to show up more effectively for the people in our lives that we love, support and care about. In my segmen…
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Village Mentality S6 E13 - The Link Between Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
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Hello beautiful people! Join me this evening for a brand new episode of Village Mentality. In this week's episode, I'll be talking about "The Link Between Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders." Let's learn together about Co-Occurring Disorders, also referred to as, a Dual Diagnosis. This is more common than you may think. In my segment, "Let'…
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Village Mentality S6 E12- Mental Health First-Aid
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Hello beautiful people, it's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! This week, I'll be talking about Mental Health First-Aid. What is it and how can it help us to support someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis? In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," I will be wrapping up International Boost Self-Esteem Month by sharing 8 causes of poor self-este…
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Village Mentality S6 E11 - Self-Disclosure
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Hello beautiful people, it's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! In tonight's episode, I'll be talking about things that need to be considered when self-disclosing information about mental health conditions. It is important to know that you get to choose which part of your story you are comfortable with sharing. The more a person feels comfortable discl…
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Village Mentality S6 E7 - Building Recovery Into Your Day
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It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Join me this evening for a brand new episode. Tonight, I'll be talking about Building Recovery Into Your Day. If you are someone who may be struggling with mental health conditions, diagnosis, life disruptions and/or substance abuse issues, then check this out! Even if you are not dealing with any of those things…
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Village Mentality S6 E6- Finding Your Inner Safety
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Hello beautiful people! Check out a new episode of Village Mentality!!! In this week's episode, I'll be talking about, 'Finding Your Inner Safety' Let's Learn together what finding our inner safety means and why it is so important that we do so. When we feel safe, it is easier for us to have peace-of-mind. In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," Janu…
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Village Mentality S6 E5 - Establishing Healthy Support Systems
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Hello Beautiful People and Happy New Year! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Join Me For a Brand New Episode of Village Mentality. In this episode, I'll be talking about Establishing Healthy Support Systems. Let's learn together why our support systems are important to our mental health and how we can go about building these supports systems in o…
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Village Mentality S6 E4 - Narcissistic Behavior and its Impact on Our Mental Health
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Hello beautiful people! Join me on Village Mentality Wednesday for a brand NEW episode. This week, I'll be talking about Narcissistic Behavior and its Impact on Our Mental Health. Let's learn together about the ways in which this type of abuse impacts our mental, physical and cognitive health. If you are dealing with this kind of abuse, trust me wh…
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Village Mentality S6 E3- The Importance of Sleep
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Happy Holidays Beautiful People from Village Mentality the Podcast!!! In tonight's episode, I'll be talking about, 'The Importance of Sleep.' Lets learn together just how sleep disturbances can impact our mental health. In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," We were all stunned to learn about the unexpected death by suicide of Stephen "tWitch" Boss.…
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Village Mentality S6 E2- Assimilation
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Good evening Kings and Queens!!! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Check out this brand new episode. Tonight, I'll be talking about Assimilation. Now, we may all be familiar with the term but have we ever thought about the impact that it has on our mental health? Let's learn together. In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," I will be talking about …
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Village Mentality S5 E17 - Black Maternal Mortality Rates
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Hello Kings and Queens! Please join me for the Season 5 Finale of Village Mentality. This week I will be talking about the "Black Maternal Mortality Rates." Why are our Black women dying at much higher rates than anyone else and what can be done to improve Black Maternal Mortality Rates? Let's learn together about some of the conditions that occur …
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Village Mentality S5 E15 - White Immunity
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Hey there beautiful people! Join me on Wednesday, September 14 at 6pm for this week's episode of Village Mentality. This week, I'll be talking about White Immunity. What is it and how does it differ from White Privilege? Let's learn together! In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Something v…
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Village Mentality S5 E13 - Campus-Based Discrimination
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Hello Beautiful People!!! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! In today's episode, I'll be talking about something that is becoming a growing concern and it is effecting our Kings and Queen-in-training, "Campus-Based Discrimination." Let's learn together how these practices are impacting our children's college experiences AND, even more so, their me…
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Village Mentality S5 E11 - Is There a Link Between Social Media and Body Image?
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Hello beautiful people!!! After dealing with some technical difficulties, we are back in "the village" ready to continue with Season 5. In this week's episode, I'll be talking about the way that social media impacts body image and what we can do to curate a healthier social media experience. In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," I have always belie…
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Village Mentality S5 E10 - The Benefits of Having a Positive Self-Image
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Good evening Kings and Queens!!! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! What we think of ourselves can either set us up for failure or success. While we think about other people's opinions, the most important opinion, is our own. Learn the benefits of having a positive self-image. In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," July has been designated, Nationa…
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Village Mentality S5 E7 - Passing
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Hey beautiful people, get ready for a BRAND NEW episode of Village Mentality. Have you ever heard the term, "Passing?" Well, I'll be talking about all the different ways that people have used this concept to avoid racial discrimination, pursue upward mobility AND more! In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," I'll continue talking about PTSD and how r…
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Village Mentality S5 E5 - "Race Norming"
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Hello beautiful people! In this week's episode of Village Mentality, I'll be talking with you about "Race Norming" are you familiar with this term? Well, it has been an important part of our lives, particularly in communities of color. Find out how it impacts our lives and why it could be potentially dangerous to our health. In my segment, "Let's T…
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Village Mentality S5 E4 - Suicide Rates and Suicidal Ideation Among Our Youth
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Hey beautiful people! Welcome back to another episode of Village Mentality. Tonight, I will be talking about the serious issue that is becoming an increasing concern among our youth, suicide rates and suicidal ideation. Why is this happening and what can we do to better support our youth? In my segment, "Let's Talk About It" I will talk more about …
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Village Mentality S5 E3 - Boundaries
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Hello beautiful people! It's Hump Day, which means that there's a BRAND NEW episode of Village Mentality!! In this evening's episode, I will be talking with you about Boundaries...it might not always be easy to set them but for the sake of our mental health, we all need to. In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," I will share some facts with you to d…
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Village Mentality - S5 E2 Trauma Bonding
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Hello Kings and Queens!!! Join me for a BRAND NEW episode of Village Mentality. In this week's episode, I'll be talking about Trauma Bonding. This is a VERY important topic and it happens more than we may realize. Let's learn about it together. In my segment, "Let's Talk About It, I'll talk about High Functioning Depression, could this be something…
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Village Mentality S4 E15 - Protecting Our Emotional Health and Well-Being
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Hello Kings and Queens! On this week's episode of Village Mentality, I will be talking about "Protecting Our Emotional Health and Well-Being. It is important to know that all aspects of our health matter and we must do our best to look out for and maintain our health and well-being. Sometimes, mental health and emotional health are used interchange…
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Village Mentality S4 E14 - Toxic Positivity
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Hello Kings and Queens! Welcome to another episode of Village Mentality! On tonight's episode, I will be talking about Toxic Positivity, are you familiar with the term? If not, it's okay, we will learn about it together. In my segment, "Let's Talk About It" I will talk about this week's African Canadian Inventor in observance of Black History Month…
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Village Mentality S4 E13 - The Importance of Self-Love (Extended Version)
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Hello beautiful people, it's that time again! Welcome to another episode of Village Mentality! Today, I will be talking about how important it is for us to LOVE ourselves. We give so much of ourselves to everyone else, but we forget that we also need to think about ourselves. Self-Love fosters our ability to find value and love within ourselves, in…
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Village Mentality S4 E12 - Black Men and Their Health (Making Your Health and Wellness a Priority)
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Hello beautiful people! It's time for another episode of Village Mentality. To all of my Kings out there, this episode is for you! WE need you to take care of yourselves, and your health needs to be a priority. I will be talking about the 10 Top Health Conditions of concern for men. African American men, unfortunately, are disproportionately impact…
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Village Mentality S4 E11 - Black Women's and Their Health (Making Your Health a Priority)
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Hello beautiful people! In this week's episode, I will be talking to ALL my Queens out there, about our health. There are 8 health conditions that we need to be concerned about. Black women, are disproportionately impacted and have poorer health outcomes! Listen up so that we can learn how to take better care of ourselves and each other. As our par…
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Village Mentality - S4 E10 - Weathering (How Racism Impacts Our Mental Health)
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Good evening Kings and Queens! In this week's episode, I will be talking to you about the concept of "Weathering" let's learn together how we as BIPOC communities have "weathered" racism and how it can impact our mental and physical health. In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," I will pay tribute to Sir Sidney Poitier, the first African American ma…
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Village Mentality S4 E7 - Racism and Mental Health
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Hello Beautiful People! Happy Holidays To You All! According to the American Sociological Association, #systemicracism creates or worsens #mentalhealth challenges for many people of color. Race-related #stressors can impact the mental health of #disadvantaged racial and ethnic communities. One way that systemic racism impacts mental health is throu…
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