
All Things Authentic
Welcome to All Things Authentic - the remixed season! This is a weekly conversation that dives into the depths of our authentic selves by examining the connections between society, culture, and psychology. Join the hosts, Dr. Vernessa, a licensed marriage and family therapist, professor, and author, and Dr. Akilah, a psychologist and professor, as they explore significant cultural topics through a psychological perspective to offer insight and understanding into human behavior. Join us for enlightening and fun discussions that will help you navigate what it means to be authentic in today's world.
Podcasting since 2022 • 74 episodes
All Things Authentic
Latest Episodes
72. The Harmful Obsession of Social Media
We can all acknowledge the harm social media has on us, but what are we doing to address this harm? Are we giving in to the psychological control of social media, or are we being mindful and intentional with our use? We can never have too many ...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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42:57

71. Reflection & Rejuvenation
We are back from our mid-season break!! We may have taken a longer break than intended, but it was an amazing period of reflection and rejuvenation! This opening episode is a reflection of what we've spent our time doing, what we've...
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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41:12

70. Can Therapy Be Replaced?
As therapists, it’s obvious that we value therapy! But what makes the therapy process so helpful? And are there other forms of healing that have the same benefits? In this episode, we discuss therapy and healing practices and challenge the idea...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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49:59

69. The Importance of Friendship
Why are friendships so hard? As we get older, it gets harder to make friends and also harder to maintain friendships. In this episode, we discuss our own journey of friendship and sisterhood, and provide psychology behind why friendships are a ...
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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52:51

68. Are Intrusive Thoughts Normal?
Do you question the intrusive thoughts you have? Maybe you wonder if they are normal thoughts. You are not alone! In this episode we normalize intrusive thoughts and also share some of our own personal thoughts. Tune in now to gain insight into...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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40:23
