Safe Place For Brown Girls

Grief can linger in your body even after you've laid a loved one to rest. Sometimes it sticks around until someone in your family is ready to heal.

You might be that person who puts an end to generational grief. If you're unsure how, listen to this episode with my guest, Herdyne Mercier, a licensed clinical social worker. She'll show us how to recognize generational grief and how to release it so we're no longer carrying something that isn't ours.

What Is Generational Grief?

Before you can understand generational grief, you have to know...

Society may have unconsciously taught us that therapy isn't meant for Black and Brown women. This belief, often rooted in mistrust, keeps us from seeking the help we need to stay empowered. In this episode, I'll explore the challenges we face when seeking mental health support.

The Dangers of Underrepresentation

Even when we do seek help from a mental health professional, we might be told we're just angry and need to control it better. But what they don't see is the deep pain we've been holding onto, pain that's causing anxiety in every little task.Or...

Living in a world saturated with "ideal" body types, it can be challenging to find the confidence to truly embrace and love your own.

From the powerful "slim-thick" era of the '70s to today's glamorized "Georgia peaches" aesthetic, Black and brown women have often been taught their bodies are only ideal if they conform to one of these options.

If you carry a few extra pounds around your waistline, you might feel as though you don't measure up to trending body type standards. This is why I've invited my guest, Brittney Gio, to share...

Hi, welcome to the introductory episode of A Safe Place for Brown Girls Podcast. My name is Dr. Kathleen Estimé, DNP, PMHNP-BC, and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. This is a short little episode where I will give you details about myself and what you can gain from listening to this podcast.

Meet Me: Dr. Katheen Estimé, DNP, PMHNP-BC

It’s only right for me to introduce myself to you and explain why I wanted to start this podcast. For years, I have dealt with mental health issues, and because of this, I strive to help...

In the introductory episode, I briefly shared my mental health story with you. Today, I’m going to delve a bit deeper into it. This way you can see that you’re not alone. Also, if there’s a specific mental health topic you would like for me to discuss, please feel free to reach out.

My Humble Beginnings

I know there’s someone out there who can relate to my story. For years I dealt with depression, anxiety, abuse, and body image issues, starting from my childhood.Growing up with Haitian immigrant parents wasn't easy because...

As Black women, we often stay quiet when the world is tearing us down. On the outside, you may look just fine, waking up every morning and presenting the world a big smile.  

Yet inside, the daily grind is eating you alive. This may be a silent indication that you're suffering from anxiety and just don't know it. 

In our community, anxiety isn't often talked about, but we're discussing it today with my guest, Katie Stafford, who will share signs of anxiety and what you can do to combat the disorder from an experienced social wor...

This episode is brought to you by Fortis Mentis Psychiatry, where black and brown girls can find individual therapy, mindfulness, and meditation, coaching, medication management, and case management. To learn more, go to fortismentispsychiatry.com/safeplace.