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Podcast designed to create mirrors, redefine stereotypes, and promote black excellence

28 may

Generational Trauma: The Norm

Send us Fan Mail How much of what you carry is truly yours—and how much was passed down? In this episode of Reaching Minds, we dive into generational trauma—the patterns, pain, and survival behaviors that move through families often without being named. What was once necessary to survive can quietly become what keeps us stuck. We explore how trauma becomes normalized, how silence and resilience can coexist, and why “this is just how we are” can be one of the most limiting beliefs we inherit. This conversation isn’t about blaming the past—it’s about recognizing it, understanding it, and choosing differently moving forward. Healing doesn’t mean dismissing where you come from. It means deciding what continues with you—and what stops here. If you’ve ever questioned your patterns, your reactions, or the emotional weight you carry, this episode invites you to look deeper with compassion and clarity. It’s time to break cycles, challenge what’s been normalized, and redefine what healing looks like for the next generation. Follow @reachingminds for more conversations that create mirrors, redefine stereotypes, and break stigmas. Support the show
21 may

Family Secrets

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the things we’re told not to talk about are the very things hurting us the most? In this episode of Reaching Minds, we unpack the weight of family secrets—the silence, the protection, and the pain that often gets passed down without question. In many communities, what happens in the family stays in the family. But at what cost? We explore how unspoken rules, hidden trauma, and emotional suppression shape our mental health, relationships, and sense of self. From learned silence to normalized dysfunction, this conversation challenges the idea that secrecy equals strength—and invites a new perspective rooted in honesty and healing. This isn’t about blaming our families—it’s about understanding what we’ve inherited and deciding what we want to carry forward. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to stay quiet, minimize your experiences, or protect family narratives at your own expense, this episode is for you. It’s time to break the silence. It’s time to break the cycle. Follow @reachingminds for more conversations that create mirrors, redefine stereotypes, and break stigmas. Support the show
14 may

Faith & Therapy

Send us Fan Mail Can faith and therapy coexist—or have we been taught to choose one over the other? In this episode of Reaching Minds, we dive into the complex relationship between faith and mental health. For many, spirituality is a source of strength, guidance, and survival—but it can also become a barrier when struggles are met with “just pray about it” instead of real support. We unpack how religious beliefs, church culture, and family expectations shape the way therapy is viewed in minority communities. This conversation doesn’t dismiss faith—it reframes it. We explore how faith and therapy can work together, not against each other, and how seeking help can be an extension of your healing, not a contradiction of your beliefs. If you’ve ever felt conflicted between trusting God and reaching out for therapy, this episode is for you. You don’t have to choose—you can hold both. It’s time to break the stigma, challenge the narrative, and redefine what healing looks like. Follow @reachingminds for more honest conversations, resources, and reflections that create mirrors, redefine stereotypes, and break stigmas. Support the show
7 may

Break the Stigma

Send us Fan Mail What keeps us silent about our mental health—and who taught us that silence equals strength? In this episode of Reaching Minds, we unpack the stigma surrounding therapy in minority communities and the unspoken rules that keep so many from seeking support. From family expectations to generational patterns, we explore how these narratives are formed—and more importantly, how they can be challenged. This conversation is about unlearning shame, reclaiming vulnerability, and recognizing that healing is not weakness—it’s power. Whether you’ve considered therapy, resisted it, or are just beginning to question what healing could look like for you, this episode meets you where you are. It’s time to break the stigma. It’s time to create new narratives. Follow us on Instagram @reachingminds for more conversations, resources, and real stories that reflect, redefine, and restore. Support the show
2 may

Trust The Process

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Reaching Minds Mini Series: How to Therapy! This episode discusses the second guessing of ourselves in the therapy process and how to navigate those doubts through the experience of the host. Stay connected through following on instagram @reachingminds. Support the show
2 may

Your Voice Matters

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Reaching Minds Mini Series: How to Therapy! This episode discusses the power in advocating for your mental health treatment. The purpose of this episode is to empower and educate in order to receive the best out of your treatment. Join the discussion through sending a message via Instagram @reachingminds. Support the show
2 may

The Hunt Begins

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Reaching Minds Mini Series: How To Therapy! This episode gives tips on how to find the right therapist. Join the discussion through sending a message via Instagram @reachingminds. Support the show
2 may

I Am A Black Therapist

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Reaching Minds Mini Series: How to Therapy. This episode discusses the need for Black and BIPOC therapist as well as provides awareness to clinicians as a whole of the barriers to treatment for Black Americans and other minorities. Join the discussion through reaching out via Instagram @reachingminds or sending a message using the link below. Support the show

8 episodios

Podcast designed to create mirrors, redefine stereotypes, and promote black excellence

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Reaching Minds
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2024 - 2026
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8
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Reaching Minds

Reaching Minds

Episodios

Generational Trauma: The Norm

Family Secrets

Faith & Therapy

Break the Stigma

Trust The Process

Your Voice Matters

The Hunt Begins

I Am A Black Therapist

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