In today’s episode, we sit down with Shay Stone to talk about her new book and how we can use mindfulness as a tool to improve our overall mental health and quality of life.Guest: Shay Stone, Life Coach and Author of her new book “Be Better Than You”; She is also an animator with the Walt Disney Animation Studios Be Better Than You ABOUT | Be Better Than YouConnect with our guest: Instagram @shaystone.sSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

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S3 E11 Mindfulness - Mastering Mind & Emotions

Today’s episode is dedicated to understanding how to talk to our children about expressing their emotions and mental health needs. We sit down with Dr. Ashley Elliott, author of a new book titled My Feelings Matter, which is intended to help parents and children work through these types of conversations. This show is critically important given the turbulent times that we live in and all that is going on in the world.Guest: Dr. Ashley "Vivid" Elliott, Clinical PsychologistAffectionately known as Dr. Vivid, I am a pint-sized Doctor of Clinical Psychology. I&apos;m a D.C. native, motivational speaker, author, educator, advocate, and mommy of the coolest 5-year-old in the galaxy. Dr. Ashley Elliott, PsyD, Pre-Licensed Professional, Arlington, VA, 22201 | Psychology TodayConnect with our guest: Email:  contact@vividinnovators.com; contact@doctorvivid.comInstagram: @drvividSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

S3 E10: My Feelings Matter – Helping Our Children Express Their Emotions and Needs

In today’s episode, the ladies sit down and do a check-in with show resident psychiatrist Dr. Tanya Royster, MD-Psychiatry. They talk about the mental health impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, racial and social justice, and everything else under the sun. The ladies get a chance to share their personal struggles and how they are feeling in such turbulent times. This is a moment for the host to get real and personal regarding their own lives.Dr. Royster is a Board-certified general, child, and adolescent psychiatristBio: Currently operating a private practice. Dr. Tanya A. Royster is the past Director for the DC Department of Behavioral Health appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Dr. Royster is a Board-certified general, child, and adolescent psychiatrist who prior to her appointment served as the Director of Behavioral Health at the Franciscan Physicians Network in Illinois. Previously, Dr. Royster served as the Chief of Clinical Services System with the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health. She is a seasoned clinician, teacher, researcher, and innovator. Dr. Royster earned tenure at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she taught in the departments of medicine, nursing, social work, and Honors College. She also has served as a medical consultant to an Illinois care coordination entity that provides care coordination services for the Illinois Medicaid agency. Dr. Royster is well published and was selected as a Child and Family Fellow at the Annie E. Casey Foundation. She is a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry residencies at New York University/Bellevue Hospital Medical Center.Connect with Dr. T Email: tarbewell@gmail.comInstagram: @drt4abetterworldSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

S.3 E9. Checking In With Dr. T

For today&apos;s show, we will focus on the topic of medication and mental health.  Dr. Dempsey explains why it&apos;s critically important to cultivate a relationship with your pharmacist as part of your mental and physical wellness plan.Dr. Angela Dankwah-Dempsey BS., Pharm.D, Rph., MHI.Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente Medical Group. Largo Medical CenterBio: With over a decade of experience as an Ambulatory and Community care pharmacist with extensive knowledge in providing pharmaceutical care and a managing workforce of over twenty pharmacy technicians and staff, Dr. Angela Dankwah-Dempsey offers a unique blend of leadership, vision, talent, and knowledge.  Dr. Angela Dankwah-Dempsey holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Doctors of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Hampton University School of Pharmacy; and a Masters of Healthcare Informatics (MSHI) from the University of Illinois at Chicago.  She is licensed to practice pharmacy in both Maryland and Virginia and is hoping to acquire her license in Washington District of Columbia (DC) shortly.  Dr. Dempsey is a member of  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated and is currently active in the Sigma Psi Zeta Chapter of  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority of Ft. Washington, Maryland. She is also part of the Southern Maryland Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction.  She is an active member of the Union Bethel AME of Brandywine Health care ministries.   Outside of providing care to her patients and supporting her organizations and church through community services projects and events, Dr. Angela Dankwah-Dempsey is an active military spouse and has 3 boys 11y, 6y and 7 week old that keep her busy. She enjoys cooking and has a keen interest in shopping and fashion, but most importantly, she enjoys time with loved ones. Dr. Angela Dankwah-Dempsey believes that she has a calling to serve and takes great pride in her career as a pharmacist and providing service to her community.Connect with Dr. Dankwah-Dempsey:Email: angeladankwah@gmail.com; angeladankwah@yahoo.com Instagram: @dr.divamom07Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

S3. E8. Mental Health and Medication: Why You Need To Cultivate A Relationship With Your Pharmacist

In today’s episode, we discuss the cross-sectional impact of race and sleep on our mental health. Our guest, Dr, Dayna Johnson, shows us how sleep health directly correlates to mental health, and why African Americans as a function of race consistently suffer from poor.  Dr. Dayna Johnson’s Bio:Dr. Dayna A. Johnson, Ph.D., MPH, MSW, MS is a Sleep Epidemiologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University in Atlanta GA. She received her doctorate degree in Epidemiologic Science from the University of Michigan and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Harvard Medical School. Her research is aimed at understanding the determinants and health consequences of sleep deprivation by 1) addressing the social and environmental determinants of sleep disorders and insufficient sleep, and 2) investigating the influence of modifiable factors such as sleep disorders and disturbances on health disparities. More specifically, Dr. Johnson’s research quantifies the contribution of social, household-level, and neighborhood-level factors with objective and well-validated subjective measures of insufficient sleep using data from different epidemiologic cohort studies. She is also exploring how stress reduction programs and improvements in the home environment can improve sleep and reduce subsequent risk of poor health outcomes. Dr. Johnson’s research group specializes in sleep measurement, utilizing well-validated questionnaires, actigraphy, and polysomnography.Connect with Dr. Johnson: dayna.johnson@emory.eduSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

S3. E7. How Race Impacts Your Sleep Health

In today’s episode, we sit down with one of the rising stars of the latest social justice movement, Queen YoNasda to understand what it takes to stay well while battling systemic oppression. YoNasDa (Yo-Naja-Ha) LoneWolf, Human Rights Activist, National Organizer, Published Writer, Public SpeakerIs a National Community Organizer/Human Rights Activist and a motivational speaker. Being self-driven she is living her divine calling from her early beginnings in the entertainment industry as a rap artist and choreographer for BET’S own Teen Summit to her most recent work as an active activist and a voice against any injustice that affects people worldwide.  She has used entertainment to bring awareness on the condition of oppressed people whether it&apos;s releasing two albums and touring with Wutang Clan or performing at the Annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow and Festival she walks in many cultural paths. She organized cities from Phoenix, AZ to Baltimore, MD, and was asked by the family of Mike Brown Jr in Ferguson, MO to speak at his 1-year anniversary. Her electrifying speech made it on all international media platforms and she was featured in Elle Magazine (France) as one of the women in the Stopping Police Brutality that is changing America. When YoNasDa Lonewolf is not protesting in the streets you can catch her speaking to college and high school students. She also was on the BET Rap it Up Tour, promoting sexual education. Since 2006, she has directed entertainment panel discussions at various colleges and universities and at the annual Nation of Islam conference called Saviors Day with over 100,000 people. This truth-teller is a published writer who has a weekly column in the Final Call Newspaper and is now bringing her artistry to the world with a children’s book called “The Adventures of Star Song” and a daily devotional book called “Journey 2 Peace”. She is also filming a docu-series based on connecting the similarities of people from all walks of life. She started a cultural tour called "Rez Tours" in which she opens cultural tours to Indigenous communities to learn more about the culture of Indigenous people. She has hosted a radio show on Chuck D Rapstation.com and Atlanta&apos;s Voice of the People radio. In October 2015 she was a special guest on NYC Power 105’s The Breakfast Club where she spoke on “Indigenous Peoples Day.” From the huge response, she was asked to be on The Breakfast Club again in October 2016. She has spearheaded 32 and  64 city fundraising events called Hip Hop 4 Haiti, and Hip Hop 4 Flint in 2016, respectively. YoNasDa was on the executive planning committee and co-convener for the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March- Justice or Else!. YoNasDa Lonewolf is a woman with a purpose of promoting love, justice, and equality.Connect with YoNasDayonasda@gmail.comP.Williams3@yahoo.com@queenyonasdaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

S3. E6. The New Face of Activism

In today’s episode, we sit down with Tig to understand the growing trend in increased gun ownership by African Americans, especially black women, in the wake of the last two years of social unrest, the Trump presidency, the rise in visible white supremacy, and so much more.  We talk about the long-held racially oppressive history of gun control laws, which have always been targeted at reducing legal “black” gun ownership.Marchelle “Tig” Davis is the owner of My Sister’s Keeper Defense (formerly Trigger Happy Firearm Instruction), located in Atlanta, GA. She is also the owner and founder of Iron Sharpens Iron, My Brother’s Keeper Defense LLC, and National Range Day. Connect with Tig:marchelle@mskdefense.com@mysisterskeeperdefenseSupport the show https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPYSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

S3.E5. Black Girls with Guns; A Discussion On The Growing Number of Black Female Gun Owners

The Amerikan Therapy Podcast sits down with Dr. Joseph Richardson and Che&apos; Bullock the creators of the “Life After The Gun Shot” documentary.  This episode is dedicated to understanding the psychodynamics of black-on-black violence. "Life After The Gunshot" Episode 1https://www.facebook.com/lifeafterthegunshot/Dr. Joseph Richardson’s Bio: Dr. Richardson is the Joel and Kim Feller Endowed Professor of African-American Studies and Anthropology. This endowment supports his research on gun violence and trauma among Black boys and young Black men. Dr. Richardson received his Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Rutgers University-School of Criminal Justice and his bachelor&apos;s degree in African and African-American Studies from the University of Virginia. He completed a Spencer Foundation Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Chicago and an NIMH clinical post-doctoral research training fellowship in Substance Use, Mental Health, and HIV/AIDS in Correctional Healthcare at the Morehouse School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Richardson holds a Joint Appointment in the Department of Anthropology (Medical) and a Secondary Appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Division of Preventive Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.Che&apos; Bullock – Producer and Executive Director of C. Bullock & Associates LLC.  Connect with our guests Dr, Joseph Richardson: Email: jrichar5@umd.edu Instagram: @docjorichChe&apos; Bullock : bullockmanagement@gmail.comInstagram:  @bullets_with_no_nameSupport the show https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPYSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

S3. E4. Life After The Gun Shot

In today&apos;s episode, we had a conversation with Latrice Collins, Rated HBCU Founder. We all have difficulties in life, in order to overcome it, we need to surround ourselves with people who will encourage us, support us and will tell us the truth. We need to learn to honor and respect our boundaries and give ourselves the care it needs. Self-care is essential in order for us to recharge our physical and mental health. Latrice is a Licensed Collegiate Brand Builder, Entrepreneur, HBCU advocate and CPA.Rated HBCU is a licensed collegiate brand owned by NC A&T alum Latrice Collins. The brand sells licensed HBCU men, women and children apparel as well as accessories for over 20 licensed HBCUs. Connect with Latrice:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latrice-collins-b196995Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

S3. E3. Cultivating Resiliency In Business and Life w/ Rated HBCU Founder

Amerikan Therapy sits down with Michael Carter, the American/farmer. Black people acquire land as a means to provide for themselves, their families, and their communities. Black farmers faced many challenges due to some merchants are denying access to black farmers to the market. Supporting black farmers is something we must do every day.Michael Carter&apos;s Bio:Michael Carter Jr. is the 11th generation American/farmer and is the 5th generation to farm on, Carter Farms, his family&apos;s century farm in Orange County, Virginia where he gives workshops on how to grow and market ethnic vegetables. With Virginia State University, he is the Small Farm Resource Center Coordinator for the Small Farm Outreach Program. Virginia Association of Biological Farmers (VABF) and Virginia Foodshed Capital have him sit on their respective board of directors. He also serves as the state coordinator for the Black Church Food Security Network and as the food safety coordinator for the Six State Farm to Table organization. He acquired an agricultural economics degree from North Carolina A&T State University and has worked in Ghana, Kenya and Israel as an agronomist and organic agricultural consultant.  As a cliometrician, curriculum developer and program coordinator for his educational, cultural and vocational platforms, Hen Asem (Our Story) and Africulture, he teaches and expounds on the contributions of Africans and African Americans to agriculture worldwide and trains students, educators and professionals in African cultural understanding, empathy, and implicit bias recognition.Connect with Michael:Website: https://thecarterfarms.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carterfarmsvaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

S3. E2. Why Growing Our Own Food Is Critical To Black Mental Wellbeing; A Conversation With A Black Farmer On Reconnecting to the Land

Amerikan Therapy sits down with Nala Simone Toussaint, an activist, influencer and healer. Gender and racial discrimination are real. We have seen how LGBT was treated in the community. In order to dismantle the dehumanization of Trans, we need education. We need to educate everyone especially our youth at an early age. Acceptance is the key. Providing equality with trans lives is something that we need within our black community. Nala Simone Toussaint Bio:Nala Toussaint works with people across the spectrum of identities, social and economic realities to support their health goals and well-being. She has done extensive work as an outreach liaison, conducting safe sex interventions for youth, and coordinating educational and job development services at renowned LGBT public service organizations.Connect with Nala Simone Toussaint:Website: https://nalatoussaint.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/nalatoussaintFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/nalaspeaksTwitter: https://twitter.com/NalasimonetEmail: speak@nalatoussaint.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

S3. E1. Dismantling The Dehumanization of Trans Lives w. NALA SIMONE TOUSSAINT

Grow and never feel alone on your journey to wellness, we got your back!This Season 3, we are stepping up our game. We bring the most awesome guest and incredible value to our listeners!Keep listening, keep sharing and support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

We Are Back Baby - Buckle up! We're Taking You To The Next Level!

The AmeriKan Therapy team wanted to let everyone know that we are coming back for our third season and it&apos;s going to be AMAZING!!!  We took an extra long Winter Break to give the show a facelift.  We love our listeners so much and want to continue to step our game up for you.  As we finish our "refresh" we want you all to know that we appreciate you riding with us.  You as our listeners are the most important part of the AmeriKan Therapy Tribe and we genuinely do this show for you.  Please share your feedback on the show and what you hope to see this coming season via our email below.  We love you, we want to hear from you....please keep listening, sharing the show, providing reviews, and engaging with us on social media so we can get to know YOU better.   We will be back on April 6th with a new look and a sneak peek into this next chapter of AmeriKan Therapy!AmeriKanTherapy@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

We Coming Back Baby - Get Ready For The All New "AmeriKan Therapy Podcast"

Often times in the black community, many think that being a professional athlete is not only one of the greatest things to achieve, but seen as one of the only ways out of unfortunate circumstances. We see so many of our youth who want to play sports, but don&apos;t know or understand what comes with being  a pro-baller to include the dedication and disappointments.  The Amerikan Therapy team sits down with pro-ball player Shelvin Mack who helps dissect the ups and downs through navigating going pro and maintaining ones mental health.Shelvin Mack:is an American professional basketball player for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Butler Bulldogs. On June 23, 2011, Mack was selected with the 34th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards. On December 9, 2011, he signed with the Wizards following the conclusion of the NBA lockout. Shelvn has played with other NBA teams such as the Atlanta Hawks throughout his career and has a nonprofit entitled The Mack Foundation which is designed to promote unity, security, responsibility and versatility through a positive atmosphere for today’s youth http://shelvinmack.com/foundation/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

S2. E40. Professional Sports Meets Mental Health with Shelvin Mack

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