3 psychs and a mic by 3 Psychs and A Mic
Who can believe we have already made our way into February! Where did January go? Maybe you set out at the beginning of this year with a plan to make moves in one direction, but you are already realizing it’s time to move differently. If so, this episode is for you!
It’s already the end of 2021! The “New Year, New Me!” mentality can have you out here making premature jumps before you actually ready. We’ve all done it, but don’t get caught up this year. If you’re spending parts of today setting goals and thinking about how you want to walk into the new year, listen to this episode first!
With the holiday season in full swing, it can seem like you’re conjuring the old Fabolous song Throw It in The Bag! You’re definitely not alone with this one.
Remember that person you thought you couldn’t live without? Well in the words of Kelly from Insecure, look at you “thriving in abundance, limitless”.
“Wait, how do I know if I’m being love bombed?” Have you ever wondered or talked to someone who is wondering if the shower of love is real or if that love is in fact abusive?
Welcome to November, the official season of Fall!
Have you ever been shamed for being selfish or have you worried about how others would perceive you if you decided to make a decision that solely benefitted your own wellbeing? Yeah...us too!
After a long summer break, the 3 Psychs are back together again! Yes, Dr. Erica is back on the mic!
Ever had a vision for how you wanted to live your life but held yourself back from taking the leap because of internal limits that you have placed on yourself? Yes? Us too! We are often so trapped in the lives that we believe we are ‘supposed to have’ that we never leap into the lives we deserve!
Childhood friends are the benchmark of our lives, no matter where we go, what we do. They will always come by and take you to the place where you belong. Everyone has a friend during each stage of life. But only lucky ones have the same friend in all stages of life.
They say “laughter is the best medicine”, and since it’s the kick-off of Mental Health Awareness Month let’s talk about the connection between laughter and mental health.
While 1 Psych is away the other 2 will play! With Erica on maternity leave, April and Shari will be inviting guest co-hosts to the mic for some fun and conversation!
Have you heard the saying, “It is better to give than to receive”? We certainly have and we’ve got questions!
How many times do we put ourselves last, or people please to control an outcome? Are these instances, self-betrayals of our personal values and needs?
It’s hard to believe that March is already here! For many people, this month ushers in the season called March Madness and for the 3 Psychs, it’s no different.
Do you believe in fairytale love? Once upon a time, we did too!
Have you ever been told that you can’t have your cake and eat it too? If so, you’re probably thinking the same thing we are...what’s the point of having cake if you can’t eat it?! You can absolutely figure out how to have it all!
We made it to 2021! Aye!!....NOW WHAT?! We were all ready to move past 2020, but 2021 is the apple that did not fall too far from the tree!
It's almost the new year so get ready to see all the "cut em off" speeches on social media, but are we sometimes too premature with our cut off game?
So nice we did it twice! Need strategies for surviving the holiday season this year? We've talked about some great tips for how to making through family relationships, gift giving, and tough feelings that surface around this time.
We are sure that in some form, everyone has experienced hurt or disappointment but what happens when it comes from a space or group where you least expected it?
What delicious delectables will be on your plates this Thanksgiving?! Well, this year the 3 Psychs are bringing the Thanksgiving Gumbo! Not literally, but this episode has all things Thanksgiving included, kind of like a good Louisiana gumbo!
Have you ever wondered what it means when someone says "Do your work"? Well, if you'd like to see a real life example check out Mike Tyson...YES, Mike Tyson!
It's post-election! Are you in your feelings? Do you have a lot of feelings that you can't explain or name? Yeah, us too so let's talk about it! On this week's episode the ladies dive deep into their post-election emotions and talk about dealing with all of their feelings! How have you been feeling?
Do you find it hard to dodge the allure of busy? Well you are not alone! This week's episode was inspired by a listener question from @thelayab (the Atlanta-based Blogger of TheLayaB.com)! She asked about the difficulty with stillness and being overwhelmed with being busy! Can you relate? We sure can!
Did you know positivity can become counterproductive and harmful when it's used to avoid the realities of life?
On today's episode the 3 Psychs talk about automatic thought patterns that can trap you in negative assumptions and negative perceptions of yourself and other. The ladies share their own personal traps and strategies they use to overcome them. Listen in to start identifying your own thought traps!
Medications can be helpful with managing mental health concerns, but knowing where to start can be difficult. We've got you covered! On today's episode, the 3 Psychs are joined by board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Raynia McGee (Insta: themcgeeview). Dr. McGee helps to shed light on the common misconceptions of psychiatric medications and gives great insight into how to begin the process of seeking a psychiatrist. She also discusses the creation of Black People Treat, website dedicated to connecting our community to physicians of color!
Have you ever wondered how the adult relationships you witnessed as a child impact the current relationships you have as an adult? Well, we're here to talk about it today! This week the 3 Psychs discuss lessons they learned in childhood about relationships and how these lessons impact the narrative they use to enter into relationships as an adult.
In case you the Facebook Live Celebration of our 1 Year Anniversary, we captured the dialogue for you here! Listen in for Part Two of the dialogue!
In case you missed last week's Facebook Live Celebration of our 1 Year Anniversary, we captured the dialogue for you here!
If you have been procrastinating on going to therapy because you're unsure of the process this episode is for you! This week the ladies shine a light on the process of therapy from finding the right therapist for you to what happens in the first few sessions! Listen in as the ladies discuss questions to ask in therapy, what a theoretical orientation is, and how to get the most out of each session!
This week the ladies of 3 Psychs and A Mic chat about happenings on social media and their take on the world wide web. The ladies cover topics including The Sweetie Pie Hitman, Megan and Kamala and Respectability Politics, and Brandy VERSUZ Monica!
In case you this week's Facebook Live, we captured the dialogue for you here!
On this week's episode of 3 Psychs and A Mic the ladies chat about the difficulties of STILL managing COVID and what has been useful for their mental health. The dive into the power of looking at the positives during the pandemic and wonder if we are living in the 'sign of the times' days!
This week the ladies of 3 Psychs and A Mic take some time to chat about the taboo topics that everyone has experienced but no one likes to disclose (ironic right?!) -- Secrets and Lies! The Psychs talk about why we hold secrets and the psychological impacts of keeping others in the dark. No one likes to be called "liar, liar" but lies often come into play with secret keeping!
On this week's episode of 3 Psychs and A Mic the ladies chat about the infamous 'entanglement' heard around the world and ask the question, "Should celebrities have the right to privacy"! The ladies discuss obsessions with celebrity culture and the larger implications this has on our own mental psyche and self perceptions.
The ladies of 3 Psychs and a Mic have a very special 3-Part Self-Care Through Meditation Series for you over the next few weeks! In the words of Audre Lorde, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare," wrote in A Burst of Light" and Other Essays. Self-care is a form of protest.
The ladies of 3 Psychs and a Mic have a very special 3-Part Self-Care Through Meditation Series for you over the next few weeks! In the words of Audre Lorde, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare," wrote in A Burst of Light" and Other Essays. Self-care is a form of protest.
The ladies of 3 Psychs and a Mic have a very special 3-Part Self-Care Through Meditation Series for you over the next few weeks! In the words of Audre Lorde, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare," wrote in A Burst of Light" and Other Essays. Self-care is a form of protest.
On this week's episode of 3 Psychs and A Mic the ladies talk ALL THINGS Insecure finale! They give their honest reactions to the season finale and discuss the characters, their relationships, and the infamous "Baby-gate"! They also share their projections for next season!
This week on 3 Psychs and a Mic the ladies discuss the infamous 'Imposter Syndrome' and why we all experience those moments we question our right to be at the table. They dive into highlighting how doubts, having a harsh inner critic, and stereotypes can increase the likelihood that you will experience this. Lastly, the note strategies for escaping the "imposter police".
This week the ladies of 3 Psychs And A Mic are TIRED! (Yes, psychologists get tired too!) After a LONG 14 days of talking about and managing the impact of racial trauma, the 3 Psychs felt it important to take their own advice and practice self care!
In case you this week's Facebook Live, we captured the dialogue for you here!
On this week's episode the ladies of 3 Psych and A Mic discuss beliefs they once carried when younger but have since grown out of. The ladies tackle maturity and factors that led to their evolving. What beliefs do you want to shed or grow into?
In case you missed last night's Facebook Live, we captured the dialogue, laughs, and shade for you!
This week the ladies of 3 Psychs And A Mic are still checked into the Heartbreak Hotel and continue the discussion of breaking up. This time they shed light on some quick and dirty tips when leaving a relationship. They cover the Dos and Don'ts of social media stalking, self-forgiveness, and reaching out to the old flame's new boo!
On this week's episode of 3 Psychs and A Mic the ladies visit Heartbreak Hotel and discuss why break ups are hard to do. They mention some of the factors that make saying the final goodbyes difficult like attachment styles, expectations, and loss of identity!
On this week's episode the ladies of 3 Psych and A Mic continue to discuss Taking Space, however they switch it up and talk about how to navigate when others take up TOO MUCH space! The ladies dish about how they have claimed space and worked to make room in situations and relationships that did not leave much room for them to show up authentically.
This week the ladies of 3 Psychs And A Mic continue the discussion of "showing up" authentically and fully in the world by talking about taking up space! They cover what it means to garner your space and give some tips and strategies for how this can be done successfully. Also, they share their personal struggles and triumphs with taking up space in the world as Black and Female!
This week on 3 Psychs and a Mic the ladies dive into the act of code switching. They discuss what code switching looks like for them, their thoughts on whether this is harmful or helpful, and how to notice if this act is costing you more than what it's worth.
On this week's episode the ladies of 3 Psych and A Mic discuss the psychological impacts of isolation and why this makes it so difficult to follow "Stay-At-Home" and "Shelter-In-Place" orders. The psychologists dish on ways to decrease the psychological effects and how to be "Home Alone, Too" like a champ!
This week the ladies of 3 Psychs And A Mic discuss the topic of saying and hearing the word NO. They open up about situations in their lives when they were given a NO and how they coped. They also talk about the importance of saying NO and how to feel more confident when setting those boundaries.
On this week's episode of 3 Psychs and a Mic the ladies discuss strategies for coping with the changes that have come due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. They chat about strategies that have and haven't worked for their own personal coping and also add in ways you can help the larger community cope during this time!
The ladies of 3 Psychs and A Mic discuss a hot topic inspired by the Netflix series, Love is Blind and explore questions such as do we need to know our partner's sexual history (irrespective of health questions) and why would we want to know?
On this very special episode, the ladies of 3 Psychs and A Mic switch it up and interview each other. Take a listen to learn about their most memorable punishments, their current fave hip-hop artist, and their happiest moments from 2019. As always, thanks for listening!
On this week's episode, the ladies of 3 Psychs and a Mic tackle some of the questions submitted by our listeners. The topic of coping strategies, substance abuse, and society pressures are addressed.
On this week's episode of 3 Psychs and a Mic the ladies discuss the intersectionality of therapy and spirituality. Have you ever felt like you needed to seek therapy but was told to "just pray about it?" Listen to this week's episode as we speak with Tiffany Howard, Licensed Professional Counselor as she shares how clients can bring their faith into the room while addressing mental health. The media minute addresses Tyler Perry's show A Fall From Grace. Be sure to like, comment on, subscribe to, and share the show!
In this week's episode, the ladies of 3 Psychs and a Mic discuss what it may look like when someone has depression. Characteristics of depression and ways in which people present these symptoms are addressed. Snoop Dog's response to the Gayle King/Lisa Leslie interview is discussed during this week's media minute.
This week the ladies of 3 Psychs and a Mic discuss anxiety and how we can sometimes fail to recognize that our mind and body may be manifesting anxiety symptoms. The ladies describe general symptoms of anxiety and its impact on one's mental health. They also open up about their own experiences with anxiety and the strategies they use to reduce anxiety.
On this week's episode of 3 Psychs and A Mic the friendship discussion continues. With the "cutoff culture" in full swing for the new year, the ladies discussion managing conflict within friendships. Listen in while the psychs talk about their own missteps with friends and how they handled the discomfort of being a "bad friend".
On this week's episode of 3 Psychs and A Mic the ladies chat and discuss the sometimes difficult task of making friends as an adult. They discuss their own personal difficulties with connecting with others and how they became friends "IRL" (In Real Life)! Listen in for some tips on how to make those lasting connections.
On this week's episode of 3 Psychs and A Mic the ladies chat discuss the trope of the "Angry Black Woman" and the impact this stereotype has on the experience of anger for Black women.
On this week's episode of 3 Psychs and A Mic the ladies chat about their own personal SMART goals/intentions for the year 2020! Listen in as they share their own plans of achieving these goals, foreshadowed difficulties, and areas they may need to be held accountable. They also discuss Kevin Hart’s Netflix special “Don’t F**k This Up” and weigh in on how to turn losses into wins!
On this week's episode of 3 Psychs and A Mic the ladies chat about the plans for getting through the holiday season with family near and far. They also weigh in on the Breakfast Club interview with Dr. Umar for the media minute.
On this week's episode 3 Psychs and A Mic the ladies chat with licensed psychologists Dr. Sterling Watson (@fess7) and Dr. Napoleon Wells (@urbrotheriam) as they share their perspectives on being black men, prioritizing mental health, and (re)defining masculinity.
On this week's episode, the ladies of 3 Psychs and a Mic interview their first guest, Dr. Sarah Wright. Dr. Wright is a clinical psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist/supervisor in South Carolina. She talks about how she approaches treating Black clients as a White clinician, how she has dealt with her missteps around race and diversity, and why talking about sex makes people uncomfortable.
This week the ladies of 3 Psychs and a Mic discuss what got them through the week, their thoughts on Black Friday, and offer tips on surviving the holiday season with your mental health intact. We know the holidays can bring on a whirlwind of emotions, hopefully, this week's episode will equip you with some strategies for surviving the season! Please listen, like and subscribe on all platforms!
What types of messages did you receive throughout your life that shaped the later development of your sexual identity? On this week's episode, the Ladies of 3 Psychs and a Mic address the topic of sexual identity. They address how the messages received about sex growing up may impact the way you develop a healthy or unhealthy sexual identity. The differences between sexual identity/gender identity/sexual behavior are explored. In this week's media minute, the ladies share the shows they are currently watching.
Have you ever felt motivated to "reach back" to an old flame, homeboi/homegirl, etc? What was your motivation to get "that old thing back?" On this week's episode, the ladies of 3 Psychs and a Mic discuss reaching back into your past as they explore what motivates us to move backwards and the pros and cons of making that decision. This week's Media Minute touches on rapper T.I.s controversial interview regarding his daughter's gynecological visits.
This week's episode focuses on happiness--what it looks like, what it feels like, and how we find it for ourselves. We open up about our own challenges with finding happiness as well as personal strategies to finding it during hard times. This week's media minute is all about Christmas in November! Take a listen and let us know how you find your happy and what is the appropriate time of the year to begin celebrating Christmas?
This week's episode addresses the fallacy of having it all together in this thing called life.The ladies of 3PsychsandaMic discuss the impact of upward comparison and its effects on self-esteem. Have you ever put pressure on yourself to be "there" or feel like you are "behind" everyone else in life? Take a listen to this week's episode and share your thoughts and experiences with us!
This week 3 Psychs and Mic discuss "Struggle Love" and the ride or die mentality in relationships. We discuss what healthy love looks like and how to draw the line between trials and tribulations and toxic behavior. We also discuss our own experiences of dealing with struggle love. Shout out to Dr. Napoleon Wells for giving us a nugget that we used as a point of reference in this episode.
This week, 3 Psychs and a Mic discuss the importance of boundaries, what our childhood taught us about them, and what to do when people violate them. We also discuss the Hug Heard Around the World and how it relates to forgiveness. Remember to like our social media pages. We'd love to hear from you!
This week's episode is all about Narcissism/Narcissistic personality and traits. The ladies of 3PsychsandaMic discuss their own experiences with narcissistic people. They also provide information about the characteristics of Narcissism, how it develops, how it impacts personal relationships, and ways to disengage from a potentially toxic relationship with a Narcissist.
This week's episode is all about self-esteem. The ladies of 3 Psychs and a mic discuss their journey to liking themselves and roadblocks they hit along the way. They also give tips on how to build your confidence and challenge conventional beauty standards that often tell Black people they are not enough.
Content warning: Suicide
This week 3 Psychs and Mic discuss the memes that get under their skin, former behaviors and beliefs about relationships they had to (and are still trying to) unlearn, and what got them through the week. What behaviors and beliefs have you had to unlearn? What has that journey been like? Share your thoughts with us at 3psychsandamic@gmail.com or on social media IG/FB: 3PsychsAndAMic. Thanks for listening!
Welcome to 3 Psychs and a Mic! Take a moment to get to know the women behind the mic and why we started this podcast. On today's episode, we discuss why therapy can be scary for a lot of people and why it was scary for us at first. Make sure you are following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/3psychsandamic/ and on Instagram-- @3PsychsandaMic.
