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This episode uncovers the economic side of systemic racism in the United States throughout history and how it led to the uncomfortable reality where Blacks in America have been locked out of every period of wealth accumulation by design. The show also challenges conventional economic wisdom within the Black community and draws a conclusion that…

To understand and eradicate racist thinking, start at the beginning. That’s what journalist and documentarian John Biewen did, leading to a trove of surprising and thought-provoking information on the “origins” of race. He shares his findings, supplying answers to fundamental questions about racism — and lays out an exemplary path for practicing effective allyship.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. In this session,  Dr. Ayana Abrams and Dr. Joy Beckwith, both…

Repetitive negative thinking is present across a range of disorders but rarely addressed in treatment. This Expert Insights session explores the fundamental features of rumination and worry and its impact on a range of disorders. Experts also discuss some of the latest innovations in treating this trans-diagnostic symptom with panel of health professionals.

This Expert Insights session will focuses on understanding and supporting youths throughout the COVID-19 era. Experts discuss some of the advantages and drawbacks of staying home for youths, and the differences in impact for adolescents and children. Finally, they explore some practical ways to support and maintain the wellbeing of youths and parents.

Experiences of trauma appear to underpin a wide range of physical and mental health presentations. In the August forum, the expert panel explores current thinking in the field of trauma mental health and in delivering trauma informed mental health care for people living with a trauma history.

The critical voice pops up everywhere and it’s here to stay. So what can we do about it? And how can we be kinder to ourselves in the process? Learn how the critical voice can actually support self-love in life’s low moments.

Athena Nair speaks about fatphobia, diet culture, and body positivity in her TEDx Talk. She draws from her own personal experiences and her work with The Body Positive to explore the pervasiveness of fatphobia in our lives. She unpacks the history of the BMI, discrimination against fat folks in the medical industry and beyond, and…

This book’s message is rooted in the belief that people inherently possess the wisdom necessary to make healthy choices and live peacefully in their bodies. It emphasizes that self-love, acceptance of genetic diversity in body size, celebration of the unique beauty of every individual, and intuitive self-care are fundamental to achieving good physical and emotional…

Objectification and body image are prevalent sources of poor mental health. Dr. Lindsay Kite, based on her own research and experiences, describes how body obsession can be turned into body positivity. Lindsay Kite is a scholar and advocate of positive body image.