34 episodes

At the intersection of mental health awareness and pop culture, we address real issues and give real solutions to help you pack light.

Pack Light Podcast Kendra T and Nedra Tawwab

    • Health & Fitness

At the intersection of mental health awareness and pop culture, we address real issues and give real solutions to help you pack light.

    VICTORY LAP

    VICTORY LAP

    Ep 34    May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we talk about how quitting or ending things is a self-care act, giving plenty of examples of positive quitting.
     
    And Breaking News! Listen to find out why this is our final podcast episode. We have enjoyed producing this podcast and appreciate everyone who supported us.
     
    Pack Light and Stay in touch!
     
    Kendra   www.KendraTSays.com   @kendrat.the.slp
    Nedra    www.NedraTawwab.com    @nedratawwab
    @packlightpodcast
    Music by: Ryan Lucas

    • 50 min
    VICTIM SHAMING

    VICTIM SHAMING

    Episode 33  This week we are updating our position on a previously discussed topic...Jussie Smollett. When people say something happened to them believe them. In Jussie’s case, the polls are split. We talk about what we are watching and reading. 
     
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    Music by: Ryan Lucas
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    • 42 min
    BE STRONG

    BE STRONG

    Ep 32  This week we are demystifying the concept of "Be Strong". We will be using Beth’s interaction with her mother on "This Is Us" and the character Fiona Gallagher from "Shameless" to dive deep into the topic. In the news, you will hear our take on R. Kelly being arrested and B. Smith’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  
     
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    Music by: Ryan Lucas

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    • 1 min
    MYTHBUSTERS-THERAPY FOR BLACK PEOPLE

    MYTHBUSTERS-THERAPY FOR BLACK PEOPLE

    Ep 31  This week we are talking about the stigma of mental health in the Black community. What keeps people from wanting to get better? Listen and find out.  In popular culture, we are talking about the government shutdown, Surviving R.Kelly, Fyre festival and a few other pop culture topics.
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    Music by: Ryan Lucas


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    • 55 min
    FERTILE GROUND

    FERTILE GROUND

    Ep 30  Did you happen to catch Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Podcast? We did! This week we are talking about infertility. Kendra shares her personal story on the topic and Nedra offers the mental health aspects of infertility. Kendra wondered,  “How do therapists handle sadness?” Tune into this week’s episode to hear all of our chat. 

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    Music by: Ryan Lucas

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    • 1 hr
    BECOMING MICHELLE OBAMA

    BECOMING MICHELLE OBAMA

    Ep 29  This week we are naming our favorite holiday movies. What do podcasters listen to? We are listing our favorite podcast (other than this one). We’re so excited to talk about Becoming, Michelle Obama’s autobiography. It’s an amazing must-read!!! Our forever FLOTUS talked about so many mental wellness related topics such as roles in relationships, busyness, and infertility.

     
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    Music by: Ryan Lucas

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    • 55 min

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