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Safe Space with Shay's Podcast
Safe Space with Shay is a digital platform I created to mitigate the stigma around mental health and wellness amongst people of color, it’s a space created to have open, honest and curious conversations with mental health professionals and amongst each other too, it’s a place to find resources, clarity and community to empower.
Episodes
24 episodes
Mental Health In Marginalized Communities & Brainspotting
I'm so excited to be back releasing episodes of Safe Space with Shay after my summer hiatus and this episode was so refreshing and personally moving for me. In this episode I discuss with Natalie Casey, a Licensed Professional Counselor & C...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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Let's Understand What Impact Mental Health In Our Communities
This episode was nothing short of amazing and so insightful! It's been a goal of mine to partner with other Minority & Marginalized Communities to create allyship with reducing the stigma of Mental Health because as Dr. Lo mentioned in this...
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Narcissism, what is it?
Narcissism and Narcissist are "buzz" words that are frequently being used in our society today and I wanted to take a deep dive to understand, what is Narcissism? And how can people impacted by a person who has Narcissist traits get the support...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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All things ADHD in Children & Adults
This episode is near and dear to my heart personally as I know the importance of not only talking about ADHD but how imperative it is to understand it to ensure you find the right approach and strategies to manage ADHD to ensure a productive, p...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Understanding Substance & Alcohol Abuse in the Black Community
Happy 2024! I'm so glad to be back recording and releasing my podcast episodes that are always insightful and this episode was nothing short of that! I had the pleasure of having Mr. Ben Tate who is a Rehabilitation Counselor who support those ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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34:11
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Friend Check-In!
We all need a "Friend-Check In" and on this episode I had my good friends Krista & Khalid back on and if you all don't remember Krista & Khalid joined me back on my "You Single or Naw?" episode and it was sooo good and popular amongst m...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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56:31
Emotional Wellness + Coparenting= Resilience
On this episode I had the pleasure of having, Chautè Thompson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Qualified Parenting Coordinator & Founder and Owner of Inspiring Hope Counseling
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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26:03
Mental health stigmas, what are they in the Black Community?
I was so excited to have Dr. Dalton-Trusty on as she's a Director of Clinical Training and Co-Director of the Mental Health and Wellness Clinic at my alma mater Wayne State University! On this episode we talked about the stigmas that impact the...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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Black men, we see you!
On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Jason Phillips a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides evidence-based treatment for his clients through his private practice. Jason is approachable, relatable and knowledgeable in h...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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26:07
Are you emotionally well?
I'm always excited and appreciative to have experienced mental health professionals on my podcast to share and educate myself and my audience on their level of expertise in the mental health field. Dr. Gilmore has over 15 years of experience in...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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28:22
"Gen Z, you're up next and we got you!"
This conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor, Dominique D. Walker was so refreshing, reinforcing and enlightening for those of us who are guiding and supporting our own Gen Z'ers! Being a young adult between the ages of 18-25 can be a...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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24:02
Let's Talk About It..Mental Health Diagnosis
This episode was by far one of my favorite episodes! My curiousity was fulfilled and I learned so much beyond the mental health diagnosis that are often on the forefront such as Anxiety and Depression. Dr. Olele, a Board-Certified Psychiatrist ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Food & Mood
On this episode I was excited to learn more about the history of the African diet and understanding the connection on how food impact our mood. Ashley Carter, RD, LDN & Jasmine Westbrooks, M.S., RD, LDN, CDCES are knowledgeable registered D...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:11
Boss Moves
Entrepreneurs lead a life making "Boss Moves" moving boldly and fearlessly however seldom do Entrepreneurs have this same mindset when it comes to their Mental & Emotional Wellness. Tamika Reeves, LPC-S and Owner of Transition Family Servic...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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EMDR, what is it?
Get your notepad and pencil ready people because Tiffany is taking us to school! Tiffany is a Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Uprooting Me where she teaches courses centered around social emotional skills, EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Generation Baby Boomers, You Matter!
Generation Baby boomers, you matter, how can we show up for you, mentally and emotionally? Baby boomers are the emerging elders in our society born from 1946 to 1964 and they were subject to racial divide, socio economic impacts that resulted f...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:52
Understanding Grief, what is it?
Death & Loss are an inevitable part of life and with that comes grief that many don't understand let alone know of healthy coping skills to help them navigate through the grieving process. In the black community we pride ourselves on being ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:45
Love & Marriage
I couldn't wait to discuss Love & Marriage with Dr. Ally! In the black community there's a high regard and emphasis on marriage however understanding the history of marriage in black community will give you more context and a better underst...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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Our children, let's hear them, not only see them
This episode was soooo enlightening! Charlett Hodge, LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor & NCC-National Certified Counselor was knowledgeable, experienced and passionate on the topic and the importance of the adolescent phase our children e...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Trauma, is that you?
Dia Hicks, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Professional Life Coach & Speaker did not disappoint on this episode as we talked about trauma, what trauma is, the causes and how it shows up in our bodies physically. This conversation was insigh...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Prenatal & Maternal Mental Health Care
I'm hoping this episode will bring validation, ease and comfort to black women who are or have suffered from the effects of postpartum. The alarming statistics of maternal health care in the African American community is a result of systemic ra...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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You single or naw?
This episode was all that I expected and more, it's those vulnerable and transparent conversations that bring great dialogue and perspective that we can have within our community. My friends, Khalid Peterson & Krista Poole and I shared our ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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