Brandi and Myia discuss the mental health perspective of addiction & the impact it has on the family dynamic. They discuss the trickle down impact addiction has on societal settings. The episode will start you on the path of understanding the dynamics of addiction and add to your wealth of resources.

Resources:

Sacramento County Addiction Services: https://dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS/Pages/SUPT/Substance-Use-Prevention-and-Treatment.aspx

Shaniya Davis: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-shaniya-davis-story-timeline-of-angels-last-days-on-earth/

https://www.myiamcclendonlmft.com/

https://visualizeyourlifecounseling.com/group-sessions

Myia and Brandi explain what Race-Based Traumatic Stress is and how it occurs in the workplace as well as the symptoms a person often experiences.

Myia & Brandi discuss common occurrences from the experiences of Black women while navigating through medical spaces.

This episode introduces hosts, Brandi Garner & Myia McClendon, two African American Therapists who will Explore the Duality of Black women in Society and their Mental Health.