Imani State Of Mind is taking a short break. While you wait for new episodes, send your mental health questions to askdrimani@gmail.com and check out some of our past episodes (Protect Ya Neck about Wu Tang and my interview with Jemele Hill are two of my favorites.) More updates about the show will drop here and on my instagram: @doctor.imani.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imani State of Mind

Taking A Pause

It’s been a full year since Dr. Imani and Kam Law started antidepressants, and they'll tell you the good, the weird, and the sweaty of it all. Plus, American Horror Story: Coven on this week's Pop Culture Diagnosis. Send your mental health questions to askdrimani@gmail.com or call 424-235-0064‬. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Bitches On Prozac Are Back

Dr. Imani and Kam Law go deep with writer and host of the podcast This Is Good For You Nichole Perkins (@tnwhiskeywoman). Nichole says talking to her mom about their shared anxiety and depression changed their relationship...for the better! Get Nichole's memoir, Sometimes I Trip On How Happy We Could Be, this fall. Content warning: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or visit http://SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anxiety? I Got It From My Mama w/ Nichole Perkins

Dr. Imani and Kam Law break down Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah and debunk myths around suicide and toxic relationships. Plus, Pop Culture Diagnosis: Lovecraft Country. Send your mental health questions to askdrimani@gmail.com or call 424-235-0064‬. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you need help, please call the National Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They Did WHAT to Meghan Markle??

Dr. Imani and Kam Law look back at how the GOAT Mary J. Blige has always been real and honest about her addiction and depression over the years, especially in her music. Plus, get ready to get your mental health questions answered on #GetYourMindRight. Send your mental health questions to askdrimani@gmail.com or call 424-235-0064‬.   Content warning: This episode discusses child abuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take Me As I Am

How have the kids been coping this year? Not great! The APA says that Gen Z has the worst mental health of any generation. Plus, Dr. Imani and Kam Law answer your questions and #GetYourMindRight. Send your mental health questions to askdrimani@gmail.com or call 424-235-0064‬. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kids Are Not Okay

Dr. Imani and Kam Law explain why celebrity deaths hit so hard, especially while we're grieving so much during Covid. Plus, they dissect psychopathy in American Crime Story: The Assassination Of Gianni Versace on Pop Culture Diagnosis. Send your mental health questions to askdrimani@gmail.com or call 424-235-0064‬. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crying Over A Celebrity? You're Not Crazy

Who are all these white people pretending to be Black?? This week Dr. Imani and Kam Law explain the psychology behind Blackfishing, and they help you #GetYourMindRight by answering your mental health questions. Send your questions to askdrimani@gmail.com or call 424-235-0064‬. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fake It Till You Make It

This pandemic has been going on for almost a whole year...are you good? Of course not! Dr. Imani and Kam Law check in about Zoom fatigue, coping with a year of isolation, and they take a deep dive into HBO's Watchmen on Pop Culture Diagnosis. Send your mental health questions to askdrimani@gmail.com or call 424-235-0064‬. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pandemic Fatigue

When you find out about a family secret, it can shake up your whole life. Dr. Imani and Kam Law break down how secrets take a toll on your mental health. Plus, they'll answer your questions about mental health on this week's #GetYourMindRight. Send your questions to askdrimani@gmail.com or call 424-235-0064‬. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family Secrets

Presidents are temporary, but Wu-Tang is forever. Get hype with Dr. Imani and Kam Law as they take a look at how Wu-Tang talks about mental illness. Plus, HBO's Beware The Slenderman is this week's patient on Pop Culture Diagnosis. Send your mental health questions to askdrimani@gmail.com or call 424-235-0064‬. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protect Ya Neck

This episode is a celebration of the highest ranking woman in the room: Vice President Kamala Harris. Plus, Dr. Imani and Kam Law answer your mental health questions on this week's #GetYourMindRight segment. Send your questions to askdrimani@gmail.com or call 424-235-0064‬. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analyze This, Part 2: Madame Vice President

On January 6 there was almost a coup and on January 20 we got a whole new president. Whiplash, much?? Imani and Kam discuss how to bridge the divide with your loved ones when you don't agree about politics. Plus, Imani answers your mental health questions on this week's Get Your Mind Right. Send your questions to askdrimani@gmail.com or call 424-235-0064‬ and Dr. Imani might answer it on the show! (Note: We recorded this episode last week before the Inauguration.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analyze This, Part 1: Moving On After Trump

The long-term effects of Covid-19 are still being studied, but recent research shows Covid is creating a whole new population of people with chronic pain and fatigue. Imani and Kam share how they've coped and found support with their own chronic conditions. And on Pop Culture Diagnosis, Imani finally gets to ask, "what’s up with Don Draper?" Keep up with Dr. Imani on Instagram @doctor.imani and on Twitter @doctor_imani. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So You Have A Chronic Condition

American Psycho, Natural Born Killers, The Joker...we love psychopaths in our movies. But how do you tell if someone is really a psychopath? And on this week's Pop Culture Diagnosis, it's Homeland and bipolar disorder. Need mental health advice? Send your question to askdrimani@gmail.com or call (424) 235-0064‬ and Dr. Imani might answer it on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Guide To Psychopaths And Sociopaths

Get into an Imani State Of Mind with psychiatrist Dr. Imani Walker. Every week, she’ll break down mental illness and mental health through pop culture and news and in the process normalize what getting your mind right really looks like.

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