9 episodes

The Big Brown Couch is a podcast focused on mental health challenges and concerns in the African-American Community. Hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Eric M. Burns, the podcast episodes will cover everything that impacts the mental health and well-being of African-Americans. Everything from social media; dealing with children and adolescents; relationships; depression; drug and alcohol concerns and many, many more.

The Big Brown Couch Eric M. Burns

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The Big Brown Couch is a podcast focused on mental health challenges and concerns in the African-American Community. Hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Eric M. Burns, the podcast episodes will cover everything that impacts the mental health and well-being of African-Americans. Everything from social media; dealing with children and adolescents; relationships; depression; drug and alcohol concerns and many, many more.

    Rest In Power...Chadwick Boseman

    Rest In Power...Chadwick Boseman

    On this episode of the Big Brown Couch, Eric discusses the impact of the actor and icon, Chadwick Boseman. In addition, a new segment, "Ask The therapeutic Brother" is introduced. Listen, Like, Share and Subscribe!

    • 29 min
    Jacob Blake and the NBA Boycott

    Jacob Blake and the NBA Boycott

    With police shootings of unarmed black men seemingly happening every week, the NBA players, led by the Milwaukee Bucks, staged a boycott of their games in the NBA playoffs. Eric encourages all of us to "Respond" to the events of 2020 and the social unrest brewing in this historic time. 

    • 26 min
    Kobe, Chaos, COVID & Kamala

    Kobe, Chaos, COVID & Kamala

    On this episode of The Big Brown Couch, Eric discusses the year of 2020 from a social commentary perspective. From the untimely passing of Kobe to the Vice-Presidential nomination of Kamala Harris, 2020 is destined to be a year history will not soon forget. 

    • 33 min
    Living Your Best Life

    Living Your Best Life

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Eric M. Burns encourages us to "Live our best lives" in this latest episode of The Big Brown Couch. As we enter the New Year, and with everything going on in today's society, living our best life is important. Discussion focuses on how we can live and maintain our best life. Listen, Like, Share and Subscribe. Also, be a part of the conversation at TheBigBrownCouch7@gmail.com.

    • 57 min
    The Big Brown Couch, Ep 5; African-American mothers: The Real Superheroes

    The Big Brown Couch, Ep 5; African-American mothers: The Real Superheroes

    LMFT Eric M. Burns interviews a special guest that describes her experiences as a single African-American mother. This episode takes a look at the real-life struggles and triumphs of single mothers. 

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Black Folks and the Stigma of Therapy

    Black Folks and the Stigma of Therapy

    In this episode, Eric discusses the stigmas that keep African-Americans away from therapy. An open and honest conversation about the myths of therapy in the African-American community and why these stigmas need to be addressed and overcome. TheBigBrownCouch7@gmail.com. Please listen, like, share and follow. Be well and Always, Always...Be Encouraged!

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

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5 Ratings

5 Ratings

Kam&Tylersmom ,

The Big Brown Couch

I want to thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge about mental health. So many especially in our culture disregard the importance of keeping out minds just as healthy as our bodies. I look forward to tue journey your podcasts will take us all on.

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