The Brain Love Podcast

Dr. Delvena
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  • MENTAL HEALTH
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On Mother's Day in 2020, I created my podcast to help people in the community to better understand themselves, others, and a range of topics to support mental health, wellbeing, and ability to thrive as your true self. I share my experience and knowledge with you and have intimate conversations with a range of professionals on topics including depression, anxiety, dating and relationships, sex and masturbation, racism, alternative health, medications, and more. The discussions are "up close and " and often make listeners feel like they're right there in the room.

  1. 2D AGO

    The Sparks That Endure: Why Our Core Human Drives Survive Mental Illness.

    SEASON 6 EPI #9ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?Tonight, on The Brain Love Podcast, Dr. Delvena sits down with Clovis Raymond, MD, author of The Sparks That Endure: Why Our Core Human Drives Survive Mental Illness. In psychiatry, conversations often focus on symptoms—hallucinations, mood instability, depression, and cognitive disruption. But Dr. Raymond challenges us to look deeper. His work explores a powerful truth: even in the presence of severe mental illness, the most fundamental parts of our humanity remain alive. He calls these enduring forces “sparks.”From the desire for love and connection, to creativity, humor, spirituality, autonomy, and hope, these sparks continue to exist even when illness tries to obscure them. Drawing from decades of psychiatric practice, neuroscience, and real patient experiences, Dr. Raymond offers a compassionate framework for understanding the resilience of the human spirit.Tonight’s conversation will explore:• Why human drives persist even in serious psychiatric illness• The 14 Sparks Framework and what it teaches us about recovery• How clinicians and families can better recognize the humanity within mental illness• Why treatment must go beyond symptom control to nurturing purpose, identity, and meaningAt its core, this discussion reminds us that mental illness may disrupt thoughts and emotions—but it rarely extinguishes the deepest parts of what makes us human. Join us for a powerful conversation about psychiatry, dignity, and the enduring sparks that help people heal.

    44 min

  2. MAR 10

    It's Coming - World Bipolar Day

    SEASON 6 EPI #8 WORLD BIPOLAR DAY is March 30 Join Dr. Delvena Thomas, Board-Certified Psychiatrist, as she raises awareness about bipolar disorder, reduces stigma, and promotes mental wellness. 🧠 What We’ll Cover• What Bipolar Disorder Really Is• Signs & Symptoms• Treatment & Hope for Recovery• Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Illness 🎙 Special Awareness EpisodeThe Brain Love Podcast 📅 March 30 – World Bipolar Day Listen on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Pandora | iHeartRadio Presented byDRT Brain Love Foundation, Inc @DrDelvena

    20 min

  3. MAR 2

    "Golden. Grounded. Growing."

    ✨ I’m back on the mic tonight. SEASON 6 EPI#7 🎙️ The Brain Love Podcast – LIVE After turning 50… after loss… after global tension… after reflection…This episode is personal. We’re talking about: 💛 What 50 is teaching me as a woman🌍 Iran & Israel — from my perspective as an Army psychiatrist🕊 Forgiveness as emotional freedom🤝 Taking care of each other in hard times🧠 Real wellness (not just hashtags)🏈 And yes… I miss Ravens football This isn’t politics.This isn’t noise. This is growth.This is leadership.This is Brain Love. Join me live as we unpack what it means to be golden in wisdom, grounded in purpose, and growing through every season. Because healing isn’t passive. It’s intentional. Are you ready to take the couch? #BrainLove #GoldenGroundedGrowing #DrDelvena #WomenAt50 #ArmyPsychiatrist #MentalWellness #Forgiveness #CommunityCare #RavensNation #BrainLovePodcast

    34 min

  4. FEB 23

    Sex Solutions

    ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? For this episode of The Brain Love Podcast, Dr. Delvena switches seats and becomes the guest on the couch. Dr. Sonjia, host of Sex Solutions, interviews Dr. Delvena about her love… BRAIN LOVE. Together they dive deep into trauma, desire, emotional intimacy, and the powerful connection between mental health and sexuality. If you’ve ever wondered how your mind shapes your relationships, this conversation is for you. Remember, you can’t have great sex without mental health. And you can’t have healthy love without Brain Love. 🧠❤️ Listen now. Let’s talk about it. 🎙️ Tap in. The couch is waiting. #BrainLove #TheBrainLovePodcast #MentalHealthMatters #Intimacy #TraumaHealing #BlackPsychiatrist #DrDelvena #SexSolutions

    29 min

  5. 07/28/2025

    “I Didn’t Want to Die—But I Didn’t Know How to Live”

    🧠💔 NEW EPISODE 💔🧠 Season 6 Epi 5🎙️ “I Didn't Want to Die – But I Didn't Know How to Live” In this raw and deeply moving episode, Dr. Delvena sits down with Diandra Ford-Wing, a courageous young woman who opens up about the moment her pain nearly convinced her that life wasn’t worth living. She speaks the words many suffer in silence with:“I didn’t want to die... I just couldn’t figure out how to keep living.” Together, we explore:💬 What led her to that dark moment🛑 The myths and misunderstandings about suicide🤲 How she survived—and what healing looks like now❤️‍🩹 The role of therapy, support, and self-forgiveness🌱 Why her story isn’t over—and neither is yours This episode is a must-hear for anyone struggling, anyone who loves someone in pain, and anyone who believes in the power of the human spirit to rise again. ✨ You are not alone. Help is real. Hope is real. Healing is possible. ✨ 🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform - SPOTIFY, IHEARTRADIO, PANDORA, APPLE PODCASTS, YOUTUBE, SOUND CLOUDTag someone who needs to hear this. 💬#IDidntWantToDie #SuicideSurvivor #MentalHealthMatters #BrainLove #DrDelvena #TheBrainLovePodcast #HealingJourney #StillHere #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma #LetsChat #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention VISIT MRS. FORD-WING'S WEBSITE: booksbydiandra.com ORDER HER BOOKS ON AMAZON: https://a.co/d/5p6wiTD

    44 min

  6. 06/23/2025

    “One and Done: When One Round is All You Got”

    What happens when a young man feels the pressure to go multiple rounds — but his body taps out after one? Is it physical? Mental? Or just unrealistic expectations? This week on The Brain Love Podcast, we’re getting real about male sexual performance, endurance myths, and the psychological impact of not “measuring up” to what culture and partners expect. Let’s talk biology, ego, stamina — and how to stop letting comparison kill your confidence in the bedroom. #BrainLovePodcast #SexualHealth #MalePerformance #SexualStamina #MentalHealthAndSex #OneAndDone #LetsTalkAboutIt #drdelvena #RealTalk #MensHealth #PerformancePressure

    9 min

  7. 06/22/2025

    Can a Woman Really Raise a Man?

    ARE YOU READTY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Sorry ladies and gents for the late arrival of last week's episode. Today on The Brain Love Podcast, we’re diving into a powerful and often controversial question: Can a woman raise a man? We’re unpacking the difference between raising a boy into a man versus trying to build a man who should already know how to lead himself. Can a mother teach manhood without male figures? Can a woman “fix” a grown man stuck in survival mode? Let’s talk about the emotional labor, the expectations, and what healthy support really looks like in relationships and parenting. Tap in and bring your truth — because this episode is gonna challenge some narratives.  Join Jawan Strader, the Emmy award winning host of NBC 6's "Voices", author and speaker, Robert Jackson, and me, Dr. Delvena, as we discuss the hard stuff. SEASON 6, EPI 3 #BrainLovePodcast #CanAWomanRaiseAMan #SingleMotherhood #Manhood #MentalHealthMatters #BlackFamilies #ToughConversations #EmotionalLabor #drdelvena #PodcastTeaser #NewEpisode #LetsTalkAboutIt

    12 min

  8. 06/13/2025

    The Doctor Who Couldn't Zip Her Dress: A Breast Cancer Story

    NEW EPISODE | The Doctor Who Couldn’t Zip Her Dress: A Breast Cancer Story This week on The Brain Love Podcast, Dr. Delvena Thomas sits down with a courageous family practice physician, Dr. Michelle Powell, who became the patient.  Diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic, she opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of treatment—from the strength it took to keep practicing medicine, to the day chemo made her too weak to zip her own dress. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Thomas was deeply moved by her vulnerability, her resilience, and the raw honesty she brings to this conversation. This isn’t just a story about survival—it’s a story about identity, womanhood, and healing.  “I couldn’t even zip my dress… and I’m a doctor. I help people heal—but I couldn’t help myself.”  Tune in for a powerful blend of medical insight and human connection. We are in season 6, epi #2! #BrainLovePodcast #BreastCancerAwareness #SurvivorStory #PhysiciansArePatientsToo #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourney #WomenInMedicine #Resilience #ChemoChronicles #BlackDoctorsMatter #UnzipTheStigma #BrainLove

    40 min
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On Mother's Day in 2020, I created my podcast to help people in the community to better understand themselves, others, and a range of topics to support mental health, wellbeing, and ability to thrive as your true self. I share my experience and knowledge with you and have intimate conversations with a range of professionals on topics including depression, anxiety, dating and relationships, sex and masturbation, racism, alternative health, medications, and more. The discussions are "up close and " and often make listeners feel like they're right there in the room.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Delvena
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    247
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Delvena
  • Show Website
    The Brain Love Podcast

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