Stay Mentally Dope

Charmaine Beasley, LPC-S & Jasmine Bishop, LPC-S
Stay Mentally Dope

Mental health just ain’t the same for Black folks. Join Charmaine & Jasmine, two licensed therapists obsessed with Black culture, as they: -Unpack your favorite throwback movies. (And ruin some along the way). -Decode why Black parents refuse to apologize. (Spoiler: it's not what you think.) -Help you ditch the struggle love cycle. (Because honey, you deserve more!) Want to level up your own mental health journey or just want to laugh while trying to make sense of this life, hit that subscribe button, boo. This journey about Black mental health is gonna be DOPE!

  1. 11 DEC

    Everybody Hates Chris and Christmas

    It is the holiday season fam. As always we are talking about mental health and the black culture, because that is what we do. The holidays are no different. So, we are discussing a Christmas episode of Everybody Hates Chris. During this episode we will discuss mental illness, how it is viewed, family struggles around commercialism and flexing during the holidays, and how we navigate all of the above. Let’s continue to be mentally dope. Time stamps: 00:00 intro 02:37 overview/ why holidays add feelings of pressure 07:34 When Black folks feel pressure to celebrate Kwanzaa 10:35 Do you have to give someone a gift who gets you one? 15:10 Kill moves (dealing with family who have mental health problems) 20:10 meaningful gifts vs expensive gifts and how this impacts people emotionally 25:00 QTNA Videos mentioned: 18:18 How Stella Got Her Groove Back Therapists React to How Stella Got Her Groove Back (Pt 1) 9:15 Emotional Maturity What Does It Mean to Be Emotionally Mature? Mental health x Black culture #mentalhealth #blackfamilies #everybodyhateschris #holidays #holidays #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #blackfamily #holidayseason #unhousedpeople

    34 min

  2. 27 NOV

    According to Therapists| If I Were Broke, THIS is How I Would Manage My Mental Health

    How do you deal with your mental health when you don’t have any money? We have a whole episode to discuss some ways to address your mental health when you can not afford or access mental health therapy. Join us as we talk about daily rituals and practices that we can implement to assist with our mental health. Time stamps:  00:00 intro  01:10 Ways to find reduced therapy 05:18 Focus on the body 12:07 Have limits 13:55 Lean  20:14 Output & play 26:26 Social media Resources: Sleep hygiene: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Sleep/Sleep---Information-Sheets/Sleep-Information-Sheet---04---Sleep-Hygiene.pdf SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Call or text 988. Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Crisis Directory: https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Warmline-Directory-as-of-November-4-2024-revised.pdf https://translifeline.org/resource_category/hotlines-warmlines/ Crisis centers in each state: https://988lifeline.org/learn/our-crisis-centers/crisis-centers-by-state-and-u-s-territory/ Low cost therapy: https://openpathcollective.org/, https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/program/ccbhc-success-center/ccbhc-locator/  Therapists in your area:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ https://therapyforblackmen.org/ https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/ https://www.therapyden.com/ Support group: https://community.therapyforblackgirls.com/ Please note what popular options ARE NOT listed here.  Jasmine’s journal: https://www.amazon.com/Feelings-Are-Facts-Jasmine-Bishop/dp/B0C7YBCBRR/ref=sr_1_8?crid=HN0CGNXTZLM1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.adSEUsJyrhL-uxL-YkIjEtqCZ1DQDB6FZaHs1o0I_Ib9FxPAwKiNSOgcJ_Gyk9ifxi2zxjI713DjsxubgRhkXxP9DM3iIV_h6SR7BHbkWroAqLLYrkkUp538D19or6mt5e3IDLpriy7avOyZeQ5bGA.PS-ecKiQEWhlknJpK9dJ3WUopL3WB7XauBASsnPFXm8&dib_tag=se&keywords=feelings+are+not+facts+journal&qid=1732560913&s=books&sprefix=feelings+are+not+facts+journal%2Cstripbooks%2C111&sr=1-8 Mental health x Black culture  #therapy #therapistadvice #therapist of #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #healingjourney Podcasts for women mental health podcast  podcast for black women How do you treat mental illness without money How do you cope with poor mental health How to fix mental health without therapy How to mentally fix yourself How to mentally fix yourself How to get help for depression with no money How do you get mental help when you're poor How to see a therapist if you're poor How do you cope with life when you have no one

    34 min
  3. Therapists React to Family Business by Kanye

    18 NOV

    Therapists React to Family Business by Kanye

    “That’s family business”. Kanye West’s Family business talks about everything from catching up with family, family who makes fun of you but supports you when you succeed, supporting family even when they are wrong, grieving family through the holidays, to reminiscing on funny and not so funny family memories. Join your two favorite black therapy ladies in this episode of Stay Mentally Dope as we talk about this song and what it means to have “family business”.

    45 min

  4. 30 OCT

    What Does It Mean to Be Emotionally Mature?

    People really out here calling each other emotionally immature and emotionally mature, but we really want to know what that means. So, we are talking about. Join Jasmine and Charmaine, your two favorite black therapists, as we discuss emotional maturity and how it can look in different situations.  Time stamps:  00:00 intro 01:20 What does it mean to be emotionally mature? 09:28 The signs of an emotionally immature person (accountability, how they deal with conflict, personalizing, reflecting, communicating, etc.) 20:15 How you can become more emotionally mature Podcasts versions are at: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Mental health x Black culture   #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #Podcastsforwomen #mentalhealthpodcast #podcastforblackwomen What does it mean to be emotionally mature What does emotional immaturity look like How does an emotionally immature person act How to tell if someone lacks emotional maturity What is the root cause of emotional immaturity Why do some people never emotionally mature Is my partner emotionally immature Why are some people very defensive How do you develop emotional maturity Why am I so emotionally immature Can an emotionally immature person change How do I build my emotional resilience Podcasts for women mental health podcast  podcast for black women

    39 min
  5. Therapists Talk Self-Sabotage, Self-Defeating Behaviors

    22 OCT

    Therapists Talk Self-Sabotage, Self-Defeating Behaviors

    We are talking about self-sabotage, self-defeating behaviors, self-limiting beliefs and all that . Join your two favorite black therapists and hosts, Jasmine and Charmaine for this discussion. People mention self-sabotaging behaviors all of the time but we are breaking down what it is and what some of the signs and symptoms are and what it looks like in some of our behaviors. We not only want to define it and talk about how it shows up in our relationships, we also want to break free from it. Mental health x Black culture #mentalhealth #selflimitingbeliefs #blackwomenpodcasts #selfdevelopmentjourney #selfsabotage #selfdefeating #selfdestructive #blackculture #therapyjourney #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts

    34 min

  6. 2 OCT

    Therapists React to Girls Trip

    Do you have a flosse posse? Do you have a friend group that is part of your support and accountability system? Do you need one? Or think you don’t need one? In this episode, we are talking all things about friendship, accountability, healing and vulnerability as we discuss the movie Girls Trip.  If you have not watched this movie, you definitely should. Join us on this journey as we discuss adult friendships and their importance. Time stamps:  00:00 intro 02:06 intro 08:25 Sasha and Ryan’s fight 14:00 Can friendship with vulnerability and accountability exist? 24:15 When things go unresolved in a relationship 3.0:00 QTNA Are you prepared for a dance battle? Podcasts versions are at: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope Mental health x Black culture   #blackculture #girlstrip #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwomen #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #jadapinketsmith #tiffanyhadish #queenlatifah #reginahall Podcast for black women Communication in friendship communication important in friendships open communication in friendship How does poor communication affect friendships What breaks trust in a friendship How to deal with a friendship fight How to resolve conflict between two friends What is a toxic friendship How to apologize and take accountability in a relationship How to practice vulnerability in a relationship Why can't I be vulnerable with my partner Why do I struggle with vulnerability Is Girls Trip movie based on a true story

    45 min

  7. 18 SEPT

    Therapists Talk School Daze

    “Do revolutionaries still get fried chicken?” Jasmine and special guest, Isis Pettway, two therapists, talk about School Daze. We sort through everything like colorism, respectability politics, caste system in Black culture, texturism, and everything in between.  Time stamps:  00:00 intro 03:15 overview 13:37 the Black caste system 20:24 Light skinnedness (the Gamma Rays & Good Hair, Black Hair) 28:51:00 KFC scene and the “right way” to change the system 48:48 Blackness and mental health 1:01:28 How dark skinned women suffer in this system 1:11:53 Was Da Butt made for this movie? Find Isis here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isisplpc/ and https://www.instagram.com/therapist_isisjai/?locale=zh-hans&hl=am-et  Resource: https://www.psychohairapy.org/ Mental health x Black culture   #blackculture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #spikelee #schooldaze intersectionality#hbcu #texturism #womenofcolor #decolonizeeducation#socialjustice What was the meaning of School Daze message in School Daze What is an example of Colourism What are the effects of colorism Colorism in the black community Respectability politics black elitism What is black exceptionalism What is a black lightskin  Light skin privilege meaning of black excellence What is the concept of passing White passing School daze spike lee Texturism Black women Podcasts for black women

    1h 12m

  8. 4 SEPT

    Therapists React to SZA's I Hate U

    “I feel so ordinary except when you’re around me”, “I can't keep no conflict with you boy, can we just rub it out?” If you wonder if I hate you, I don’t. These are just some of the lyrics. She ain’t really hate that man and we are talking about it! Plus, we have questions because there is a lot going on in this song. Join Jasmine and Charmaine as we discuss conflicting feelings in relationships, using someone to make you feel different about yourself, coping with sex, changing during a relationship, leaving your healing in someone else’s hands and so much more. The episode is loaded and you do  not want to miss it. Time stamps:  00:00 intro 01:00 SZA don’t really hate that man 4:38 Issues communicating in relationships 10:20  using other things (sex, distraction) to work through conflict instead of communication 12:38 How people get to wild behavior during conflict or why you really need to allow breaks during conflict 17:05 Blaming your partner for your feelings 21:00 only remembering good things after a breakup YouTube version at: https://www.youtube.com/@Stay_mentallydope  Mental health x Black culture   #blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackwoman #blackwomenoftiktok #blackwomenshealth #blackwomenpodcasts #attachmentissues #parenting #emotionalintelligence #toxicrelationships #anxiousattachment #mentalhealthpodcast #sza #szaihateu i hate u  Sza I hate you How do you fix a relationship with bad communication Why is communication so hard in relationships What are toxic communication styles Why do I have trouble communicating Can communication break a relationship  protest behaviors How to detach from someone as an anxious attachment Are anxious attachers manipulative Blaming other people for your feelings Conflict style Mental health podcast What is the healthy way to deal with a breakup What is the best way to cope with a breakup How to stop overthinking a breakup

    28 min
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Mental health just ain’t the same for Black folks. Join Charmaine & Jasmine, two licensed therapists obsessed with Black culture, as they: -Unpack your favorite throwback movies. (And ruin some along the way). -Decode why Black parents refuse to apologize. (Spoiler: it's not what you think.) -Help you ditch the struggle love cycle. (Because honey, you deserve more!) Want to level up your own mental health journey or just want to laugh while trying to make sense of this life, hit that subscribe button, boo. This journey about Black mental health is gonna be DOPE!

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  • Creator
    Charmaine Beasley, LPC-S & Jasmine Bishop, LPC-S
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Charmaine Beasley, LPC-S & Jasmine Bishop, LPC-S
  • Show Website
    Stay Mentally Dope

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