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On CHECKING IN, Michelle Williams and her friends let it all out as they reveal their intimate experiences with depression, anxiety and their mental health journeys. Hosted by Michelle, these celebrity interviews will also offer skills on how to manage mental health hardships and even offer coping strategies for emotional well-being.

Checking In with Michelle Williams The Black Effect Network

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

On CHECKING IN, Michelle Williams and her friends let it all out as they reveal their intimate experiences with depression, anxiety and their mental health journeys. Hosted by Michelle, these celebrity interviews will also offer skills on how to manage mental health hardships and even offer coping strategies for emotional well-being.

    Checking In Replay: Iyanla Vanzant

    Checking In Replay: Iyanla Vanzant

    Previously recorded

    In this special throwback episode, Michelle and Iyanla are getting healed. Iyanla shares her thoughts on spiritual involvement in mental illness. She also discusses mental health in communities of color, the importance of knowing your family history and how the unknown of your mother’s past can affect your future! CHECK IN to this episode to hear a new approach to healing. 

     

    For all things Iyanla, visit: https://iyanla.com/

    Follow Iyanla on Instagram & Twitter: @IyanlaVanzant 

     

    Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media!

    Instagram: @MichelleWilliams 

    Twitter: @RealMichelleW 

     
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    • 51 min
    Checking In Replay: Dr. Yvette Noel-Schure

    Checking In Replay: Dr. Yvette Noel-Schure

    Previously recorded

    Michelle and Yvette check in with each other. Yvette talks about growing up caring for her mother who suffered from bipolar disorder and how it prepared her for her career handling PR for major names like Prince, Destiny’s Child and Buju Banton. Yvette also shares how much it means to her to give people grace. CHECK IN to this episode if you need help finding the sunshine during adversity.

     

    Follow Yvette on social media!

    Instagram: @yvettenoelschure 

    Twitter: @YNSmedia 

     

    Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media!

    Instagram: @MichelleWilliams 

    Twitter: @RealMichelleW

     

     
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Checking In Replay: Devi Brown

    Checking In Replay: Devi Brown

    *Previously recorded*

    Michelle and Devi are ready to receive! In one of our favorite throwback episodes,  Devi Brown talks about receiving what was meant for her in divine timing. They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries, being prepared to have boundaries set against you and the power of sitting in solidarity & silence. CHECK IN to this episode for a renewed perspective of getting yourself on the right track!

     

    For more about Devi Brown, visit: https://devibrownwellbeing.com/

    Listen to Devi’s podcast, Dropping Gems on the Black Effect Podcast Network! 

     

    Follow Devi on social media

    Instagram & Twitter: @DeviBrown 

     

    Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media!

    Instagram: @MichelleWilliams 

    Twitter: @RealMichelleW

     
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 45 min
    Checking In w/ Tamron Hall

    Checking In w/ Tamron Hall

    Michelle and Tamron are representing for Chicago! Tamron shares how her real life influenced her fictional books and how she masters her work-life “imbalance.” She also speaks on her staple short haircut and the criticism she’s faced. CHECK IN to this episode if you need to be inspired to do it all!

     

    For more information on Tamron and her upcoming book, Watch Where They Hide, visit: https://www.tamronhall.tv/

    Follow Tamron on Instagram: @tamronhall 

     

    Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media!

    Instagram: @MichelleWilliams 

    Twitter: @RealMichelleW

     

     
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 31 min
    Checking In w/ Tim Ross

    Checking In w/ Tim Ross

    Michelle and Tim are shaking tables! Tim speaks on transitioning from one calling to the next. He also shares some keys to effective communication and reassures you that you can still be flawed AND loved. CHECK IN to this episode for a boost in your self-esteem, despite your flaws. 

     

    For all things Tim Ross, visit: https://www.upsettheworld.com/

    Follow Tim on Instagram: @upsetthegram 

    Check out The Basement Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasementPodcast

     

    Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media!

    Instagram: @MichelleWilliams 

    Twitter: @RealMichelleW


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    • 47 min
    Checking In w/ Dr. Sue Varma

    Checking In w/ Dr. Sue Varma

    Michelle and Dr. Varma are exercising optimism! Dr. Sue Varma shares her experience as a health professional during the 9/11 tragedy and the COVID pandemic. She also dives into toxic positivity, cultural impact on mental wellness and the “4 M’s” of mental health. CHECK IN to this episode to find out how movement can improve your mental health. 

     

    For more about Dr. Sue Varma, visit: https://www.doctorsuevarma.com/

    Follow Dr. Varma on Instagram: @doctorsuevarma 

     

    Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media!

    Instagram: @MichelleWilliams 

    Twitter: @RealMichelleW

     
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    • 49 min

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