Dark Matters with Dr. Shemena
A mental health podcast that explores the emotional, relational, and cultural realities that shape who we are. Through conversations about race, anxiety, depression, relationships, family dynamics, work, identity, and personal growth, this podcast invites honest reflection, deeper consciousness, and a more thoughtful way of understanding ourselves and each other.
Dark Matters with Dr. Shemena
Latest Episodes
Being Seen
Being seen sounds simple until you realize how many of us have built our entire lives around not being fully known. We talk about the question that sits underneath so much emotional pain: “Do you really get me?” and what it does to a person whe...
Us Versus Them Thinking
We look at how us-versus-them thinking becomes a cultural habit that quietly harms our mental health and our relationships. IDr. Shemena discusses how fear and vulnerability often sit under anger and certainty, and how making room for nuance re...
The Other AI
We explore the “other AI” shaping daily life, where artificial intimacy and instant response can feel like care. We ask what it does to attachment, emotional growth, and real connection when comfort becomes a frictionless product.
The Mothers We Celebrate, The Mothers We Grieve
In this reflective Mother’s Day episode, Dr. Shemena explores the complicated terrain of mothering, estrangement, grief, and love. Through the lens of the therapy room and her own lived experience, she considers what it means to carry both grat...
Psychology of Competition
What drives us to excel, and when does that drive become destructive? Join us as we dissect the factors influencing competitive behavior, such as self-esteem, social comparison, and the quest for recognition. You'll learn to identify the fine l...