Did you know that there is a direct relationship between our mental health and sleep? People who struggle w/mental health issues often experience sleep disturbances & people who struggle with sleep often suffer from mental health disturbances. It’s a vicious cycle that can be difficult to break in a “hustle hard” “team no sleep” culture where rest is viewed as laziness or weakness. In this week’s episode Khaliah Guillory, founder of Nap Bar, sat down to talk to us about the dangers of sleep deprivation and the steps we can begin to take to improve our sleep hygiene & routine. Check out this week’s episode & then go lay down! Podcast Guest: Khaliah Guillory https://kogpassion.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kogspeaks/ https://napbarnow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/napbarhou/

While Eliza and Eboni are one break, check out some of their favorite episodes from the past. This episode is referenced a lot by the Melanin & Mental Health founders and they wanted to share it for new listeners. Enjoy! In this session, Eboni and Eliza are joined by Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa. Dr. Manuel shared how therapy has been a part of Black and LatinX communities before it ever became mainstream. He also shared work that he is doing to promote culturally sensitive therapists. Dr. Manuel's favorite resources: Multicultural/Multiracial Psychology: Mestizo Perspectives in Personality and Mental Health by Manual Ramirez III - https://amzn.to/2Nifjlz Psychology of the Americas: Mestizo Perspectives on Personality and Mental Health - https://amzn.to/2z6iSbu Follow Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa of Institute of Chicana/o Psychology: Website: www.XicanPsych.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChicanoPsychology/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/xicanpsych/

This is an IG live. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared why healing is dope. Sign Up for our upcoming Workshop: H.E.A.L. with Melanin & Mental Health https://mailchi.mp/7a9d5bcae066/heal-your-past Follow us across social media @melaninandmentalhealth or @melaninhealth on Twitter.

This is an IG live. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared information about how to know if your mental health is struggling. Follow us across social media @melaninandmentalhealth or @melaninhealth on Twitter.

This is an IG live. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared information about how racism impacts your mental health. Follow us across social media @melaninandmentalhealth or @melaninhealth on Twitter.

This is an IG live we did a couple weeks ago to kickoff BIPOC Mental Health Month. Enjoy! It's BIPOC Mental Health Month & your favorite mental health shared tips on how you can begin to care for your mental health today if you don't currently have access to therapy. What are your favorite ways to care for your mental health? Follow us across social media @melaninandmentalhealth or @melaninhealth on Twitter.

Are men emotional? Do men only want sex? Are they afraid of commitment? In this week's episode your favorite mental health duo sit down to talk with Dr. Nic Hardy and try to debunk some of the most common myths we hear about men in relationships. Some of his answers may surprise you and some of them may inspire some conversations with the men in your life. Check it out. Podcast Guest: Dr. Nic Hardy https://www.nichardy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nichardy_/ https://untherapeutic.com/

Not all spaces are safe spaces and one of the most harmful spaces we often find ourselves in are toxic work environments. Microaggressions, racial gaslighting, and traumatic experiences are way too familiar for us. So what can we do about it? How do we care for our mental health when you work in one of these organizations? In this week's episode Dr. Lawanda Hill shares with us her own experience of being "Courted, Boo'd Up, and Gaslit by Stanford." Listen in to her insight on the signs that it's taking a toll on your mental health and how you can begin to advocate for yourself today. Podcast Guest: Dr. Lawanda Hill https://www.drlawandahill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drlawandahill/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/op-ed-courted-bood-up-gaslit-stanford-my-racist-ivy-hill-ph-d-

Growing up first generation American has it’s unique set of challenges. From language barriers to cultural differences, the stress of the “immigrant paradox” can leave one feeling anxious, depressed, and isolated. This week, licensed psychotherapist, Alejandra Restrepo of @shayapsychotherapy highlights what we need to know about the mental health of first generation individuals & the support they need.

In this week's episode, James Harris, licensed mental health professional, founder of Men to Heal®️ and creator of Cheesy Dates Board Game©️ chats with us about the challenges men face due to societal pressure & gender stereotypes. Listen in as he encourages everyone to check our privileges and limiting views as a path to healing.

What if the nutrition & wellness standards we pressure ourselves to meet in order to be "healthy" are actually rooted in anti-blackness and white supremacy? How would that impact your approach to health? Maybe you've already experienced this at your yearly physical exam when all your lab work came back normal, but your doctor expressed "concern" that your weight wasn't within the "healthy" BMI range. The solution? Stay away from the cultural foods you were raised on and focus on shrinking your body. This shared experienced amongst many Black/Brown folx can leave us feeling defeated, shamed, and stressed and we struggle to meet standards that don't embrace who we are, where we come from, and what we look like. Rarely are factors like the stress of everyday discrimination, lack of access to food variety, lack of healthcare access, and medical systemic racism are rarely taken into consideration as health threats. In this week's episode, Dalina Soto, Your Latina Nutritionist, breaks down common myths about nutrition and health and shares with us how to begin taking a more positive approach to wellness. You might be surprised how much we have to unlearn. If you're ready to feel more empowered on your health journey then tune in NOW to Session #132: Stop Stressing & Embrace Your Cultural Foods with a Positive Approach to Nutrition. Guest: Dalina Soto https://yourlatinanutritionist.com/ https://www.instagram.com/your.latina.nutritionist/