Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast

By T-Kea Blackman and Jordan Scott

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Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast  (formerly Fireflies Unite Podcast with Kea) is hosted by T-Kea Blackman and Jordan Scott. Their mission is simple; normalize the conversation about suicide in the Black community, provide hope, and resources.  New episodes are available bi-weekly on Wednesdays.


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T-Kea's IG: @t_keablackman
Jordan's IG: @thelatebluumer

If you are in a mental health crisis, dial "988."


Episode Date
Unbreakable Love: A Mother's Journey Through Loss featuring Dr. Rosalynn Thyssen
May 08, 2024
To Share or Not to Share? Deciding When It's Appropriate to Share Your Recovery Story
Apr 24, 2024
Anxiety Unfiltered! - Part 2
Apr 10, 2024
Anxiety Unfiltered! - Part 1| Black People Die By Suicide Podcast
Mar 27, 2024
Reflecting on the Mental Health of Black Men and Boys featuring Mark Harrison
Mar 13, 2024
Self-Advocacy During Mental Health Treatment
Feb 28, 2024
AFSP's Action on Suicide Prevention in Black Communities with Victor Armstrong
Feb 14, 2024
Navigating Trauma’s Ripple Effect | Exploring Resilience with Lauren Jenkins, LCPC, CCT
Jan 31, 2024
The Art of Compassionate Parenting: Insights from Khia Glover, LCSW
Jan 17, 2024
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health featuring Dr. Rheeda Walker
Jan 03, 2024
SPECIAL EPISODE: Supporting Loved Ones Struggling with Suicidal Ideation featuring Dr. LaNail Plummer and Dr. Rossalyn Thyssen
Dec 20, 2023
LIVE SHOW: Black & Suicidal - The Rise of Suicide in the Black Community feat Courtney Anderson-Harvey, LCSW, and Jillian Pelzer, LPC
Dec 06, 2023
Black Mental Health in the Digital Age: The Safe Place App featuring Jasmin Pierre
Nov 22, 2023
Reclaiming Our Darkest Moments Featuring Iysha Perkins
Nov 08, 2023
Suicide Prevention and the Church Featuring Tandra Rutledge
Oct 25, 2023
Self-Care Doesn’t Have to be Elaborate
Oct 11, 2023
The Power of Peer Support in Mental Health
Sep 27, 2023
Black Excellence & Burnout: How To Manage Your Well-being As A High-Achiever
Sep 13, 2023
Raising a Child That Experiences Suicidal Ideation Featuring Alisha Bryant and Harmony Allen
Aug 30, 2023
Do You Know The Signs of Suicide?
Aug 15, 2023
Breaking the Silence: Shedding Light on Mental Health in the Haitian Community
Aug 01, 2023
LIVE PODCAST SHOW! Black & Suicidal: The Rise of Suicide in the Black Community
Jul 26, 2023
Coping with Loss: My Heartbreaking Journey of Losing My Son Featuring Lisa Daughtrey
Jul 19, 2023
Losing a Parent to Suicide featuring Jillian Pelzer, LPC
Jul 05, 2023
Shattered Rainbows: Exploring Mental Health and Resilience in the LGBTQIA+ Spectrum
Jun 21, 2023
Not Just A “White” Problem
Jun 07, 2023
Welcome To The Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast!
May 24, 2023
ANNOUNCEMENT: Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast
May 02, 2023
It's Not Goodbye...It's See You Later
Mar 01, 2021
Helpful Living Feature Jamie Rockymore-Bess
Feb 22, 2021
Are You Practicing Self-Love Featuring Tyshiana Johnson
Feb 15, 2021
Burn-Out Featuring Evolve Benton
Feb 07, 2021
Grief Other Than The Death Of A Loved One With Dr. Bee
Jan 11, 2021
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Dec 28, 2020
It's So Hard To Say Goodbye
Dec 23, 2020
Wellness Check-In (Time For A Break)
Oct 05, 2020
EXHALE, An Emotional Well-Being App for Women of Color Featuring Katara McCarty
Sep 28, 2020
Healing From Sexual Abuse Featuring Lakitia Woodard
Sep 21, 2020
Momma Firefly (Happy 30th Birthday)
Sep 14, 2020
5 Years In Therapy & Four Things I've Learned
Sep 07, 2020
Are You Emotionally Intelligent? What's Your EQ?
Aug 31, 2020
What Happens When We Experience Anxiety
Aug 24, 2020
10 Tips To Building A Support System
Aug 17, 2020
Sis, Stop Contributing To Your Stress (Part Two)
Aug 10, 2020
Stress & Warning Signs (Part One)
Aug 03, 2020
Depression Relapse...It Happens
Jul 27, 2020
Living With PTSD, Dissociative Identity, Biplolar & Borderline Personality Disorders Featuring Kyra Ariana
Jul 20, 2020
Are You The Martyr, Savior or People-Pleaser?
Jun 29, 2020
Signs Of A Mental Health Crisis
Jun 22, 2020
12 Warning Signs For Relapse
Jun 15, 2020
8 Dimensions of Wellness
Jun 01, 2020
Six Myths About Bipolar Disorder (Part Four)
May 25, 2020
REPLAY: Living In Your Truth With Bipolar Disorder Featuring Jenifer Lewis (Part Three)
May 18, 2020
Bipolar Disorder with Mixed Episodes Part Two
May 11, 2020
Bipolar Diaries Part One
May 04, 2020
Mental Health & Self-Care In The Barbershop Featuring Eric 'Kleancut' Dixon
Apr 27, 2020
Breakthrough Sold Separately: How To Get Out Of The Boat Of Mediocrity & Walk On Water Featuring Brandi Harvey
Apr 20, 2020
Mental Wellness Includes Physical Activity & Tips To Weight Loss
Apr 13, 2020
#SecureTheBag: Manage Your Mental & Financial Health (Part 2)
Apr 06, 2020
What Are Recovery Specialists & How They Support Mental Health?
Mar 30, 2020
Simple Steps To Practice Gratitude During Challenging Times
Mar 23, 2020
BONUS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Get Help & Better With BetterHelp
Mar 21, 2020
Characteristics of A Healthy Relationship
Mar 16, 2020
BONUS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Mar 08, 2020
How I Overcame Depression & Anxiety After A Break-Up To Help Women Heal Featuring Tracie Pinnock, LMFT
Mar 08, 2020
Taking A Break
Feb 17, 2020
The 5 Love Languages
Feb 10, 2020
Overcoming Fear, Doubt & Anxiety To Launch A Business (Cycling & Mental Health) Featuring Tammeca Rochester
Feb 03, 2020
Celebrating Two Years of Podcasting and 100 Episodes Featuring Breann Branch
Jan 31, 2020
What I Learned From Waking Up at 4 AM For One Year
Jan 20, 2020
Honoring Bryce Gowdy: The Rise of Suicide Among Black Children
Jan 06, 2020
Blood Is Not Thicker Than Water: How To Deal With Toxic Family During The Holidays
Dec 30, 2019
Celebrating 2019 Wins
Dec 16, 2019
Sometimes You Have To Check People (Advocating For Yourself)
Dec 09, 2019
Addiction Is A Brain Disease: It's Not A Choice Featuring Jasmin Carnelus, LMFT
Dec 02, 2019
Living In My Truth As A Black Woman, Veteran & Mother Featuring Cashia Kemp
Nov 18, 2019
Sis, You Are Doing Self Care Wrong (Part 2)
Nov 11, 2019
The Motherless Child: Absent, Toxic, Deceased or Emotionally Unavailable Mothers Featuring Siobhan Sudberry
Nov 04, 2019
Medication Update (Gettin It Done)
Oct 28, 2019
Depression Doesn't Need A Reason: It's A Science!
Oct 21, 2019
Do You Need A Social Media Detox?
Oct 14, 2019
When Taking Medication Makes You Feel Like A Failure
Oct 09, 2019
Suicide Signs & How To Help
Sep 30, 2019
How Are You?.....Do You Really Care?
Sep 23, 2019
I'm Suicidal. Now What?
Sep 16, 2019
Sidelined By Mental Illness Featuring Rwenshaun Miller
Sep 09, 2019
Grief Etiquette 101
Sep 02, 2019
Selah: Pause & Reflect (Two Week Break)
Aug 14, 2019
Tragedy To Triumph: " I Lost My 11-Year-Old Sister To Suicide" Featuring JacQuan Winters
Aug 05, 2019
Girl Talk With Grandma, Baby Sis & Cousin
Jul 29, 2019
Announcements: Thank You!
Jul 23, 2019
Stinking Thinking---Catch It. Check It. Change It.
Jul 15, 2019
'Talk Therapy' May Not Be For You But There Are Other Methods Featuring Davia Roberts
Jul 09, 2019
Dead The Silence: I Lost My Sister To Suicide Featuring Anthony Duncan & Osadeba Omokaro
Jul 01, 2019
All Things Therapy: How Do I Know If My Therapist Is Right For Me? Featuring Brandi Lewis, M.Ed, LPC
Jun 25, 2019
Dismantling The Myth: People With Mental Illness Can Work With Disability Benefits Featuring Kierstyn Silver
Jun 17, 2019
Caring For Your Child With Mental Illness Featuring Nikita Powell-Cottman
Jun 10, 2019
Why Do I Care So Much?: Stop Letting People Hold You Back
Jun 04, 2019
Define It For Yourself
May 27, 2019
GIRL TALK: Cultivating & Maintaining Healthy Relationships Featuring Jazmine Turley
May 20, 2019
Can Veganism Help Your Depression? Practical Steps To A Plant Based Diet Featuring Monique
May 13, 2019
The Molecule Of More Featuring Dr. Daniel Lieberman & Michael Long
May 06, 2019
Book Release Announcement & Updates
Apr 29, 2019
Reflections: Growing Pains In Recovery
Apr 22, 2019
REAL TALK: Family Is NOT Everything Featuring Anita Washington
Apr 15, 2019
Representation Matters For Black Boys Mental Health Featuring Dr. Madhere, Dr. Johnson, & Dr. Semien
Apr 08, 2019
#ShameShutdown (Multiple Pathways To Recovery)
Apr 01, 2019
Real Talk: The Connection Between Obesity & Mental Health & Stigma Of Weight Loss Surgery Featuring Krysal Graham
Mar 25, 2019
Burnout Among Therapists & Other Helping Professions Featuring Amber Lane
Mar 11, 2019
Feel The Feels & Process: Why Are You Crying?
Mar 04, 2019
Losing My Dad To Suicide: Overcoming My Depression & Suicidal Thoughts Featuring Robert Brown
Feb 25, 2019
How To Set Boundaries: Self-Care, Unlearning & Doing Your Soul Work Featuring Yesenia Villalta
Feb 18, 2019
February 11, 2016: I Attempted Suicide (Reflections)
Feb 11, 2019
Intentional Living: Who Am I?
Feb 04, 2019
Coping With ADHD Featuring Darrell Williams
Jan 28, 2019
Finding Peace In Your Singleness And Celibacy
Jan 21, 2019
New Year, Same You: Stop Playin Ya Self
Jan 14, 2019
People Pleasing & Its Impact On Your Mental Health (Dear Future Wife) Featuring Paul Bashea Williams
Jan 07, 2019
Reflections: Fireflies Unite Turns One!
Dec 31, 2018
Let It Go: Relationships, Self-Limiting Beliefs & Things That Prevent You From Thriving
Dec 24, 2018
Where Are You?: The Stages Of Change
Dec 17, 2018
#BookedandBusy: The Impact Of Busy On Mental Health Featuring Jaynay Johnson
Dec 10, 2018
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Dec 04, 2018
Dating With A Mental Illness Featuring Tristeza 'TK' Duncan
Nov 26, 2018
A Conversation About Domestic Violence & Mental Health From A Survivor Featuring Crystal Williams
Nov 19, 2018
The Art of Perseverance & The Power Of The Mind Featuring Candis Welch
Nov 12, 2018
Know Thy Self: Introversion, Extroversion & Ambiverson
Nov 05, 2018
What Is EMDR & How Can It Help Me?: Self-Care For Professionals Featuring Sharon Lawrence
Oct 29, 2018
The Power Of Living Your Truth & Thriving With Bipolar Disorder Featuring Jenifer Lewis
Oct 22, 2018
I'm Not Lazy. I'm In A Depression (It's A Disability)
Oct 15, 2018
Breaking Generation Curses: The Ripple Effect Featuring Sabri 'Creeze' Murray
Oct 08, 2018
Issa Rae Inspired: Find Your Inspiration & Create Your Own Path
Sep 30, 2018
Blessed & Bossed Up: Build Your Faith, Mental Health & Business Featuring Tatum Temia
Sep 24, 2018
Two Week Break Recap: Free & Low Cost Therapy
Sep 17, 2018
Be Real With Yourself: Mental Health Check-In (Two Week Break)
Aug 27, 2018
Are You Really Practicing Self-Care?: Mani's & Pedi's Can't Cut It!
Aug 20, 2018
Are You Living Your Best Life Or Best Lie?: Social Media & Comparison
Aug 13, 2018
Reflections: Triggers & Trust
Aug 06, 2018
The Difference Between A Therapist & Life Coach Featuring Patrice Douglas
Jul 23, 2018
Stop Using Faith As A Crutch For Your Mental Health!
Jul 16, 2018
The Difference Between Depression & Sadness Featuring Dr. Amber Thornton
Jul 09, 2018
It’s A “Cole” World: The Benefits Of Essential Oils Featuring Kalyn Coghill
Jul 02, 2018
The Buddy Project: Mental Health Peer Support Featuring Gabby Frost
Jun 25, 2018
"I Walked Away From A Contract With Pharrell Williams": Mental Health Over Fame & Fortune Featuring Jermaine Tolbert
Jun 18, 2018
Sex & Love Addiction (Yes, it's real!) & Codependency Featuring Shena Tubbs
Jun 11, 2018
#SecureTheBag: Get Your Money, Mental Health & Life In Order Featuring Patrice Washington
Jun 04, 2018
Faith & Mental Wellness: There's An App For That! Featuring Brittney Moses
May 28, 2018
When Prayer Isn't Enough & You’re Conflicted Between Your Faith & Mental Illness
May 21, 2018
God Sees You: Music, Faith & Mental Health featuring Shanta Atkins
May 14, 2018
Potluck Episode: Let's Talk J. Cole, Kanye, Charlamagne, Therapy, Being Biracial & Suicide with Jessica Gaddy
May 07, 2018
Break-Ups and Divorce and Its Impact On Your Mental Health Featuring Chaute Thompson
Apr 30, 2018
“Stop Acting Like A Girl”: Black Men, Mental Health & Sexuality Featuring Kenny Jones
Apr 23, 2018
Finding Balance: Mom-preneur & Mental Wellness Featuring Myisha T of Brown Sisters Speak
Apr 16, 2018
(Pt. 2) Creating A Support System After A Suicide Attempt Featuring Elizabeth "Liz" McCreary
Apr 09, 2018
(Pt. 1) Creating A Support System After A Suicide Attempt Featuring Elizabeth "Liz" McCreary
Apr 02, 2018
Sister & Brother, Hannah & Charlie Launched The NotOk App For Children With Mental Health Concerns
Mar 26, 2018
Black Girls: Trauma, Social Media & Bullying Featuring Marline Madden Francois
Mar 19, 2018
Be Brave: Storytelling Saves Lives Featuring This Is My Brave Founder Jennifer Marshall & Producer Kate Mallow
Mar 12, 2018
I Hear Voices: Let's Talk About Schizophrenia Featuring Life Coach & Self Care Strategist Latisha Carr
Mar 05, 2018
Don't Suffer From Your Depression In Silence Featuring Emmy Award Winner & I Love For Founder Nikki Webber Allen
Feb 26, 2018
Why Hollywood Must Tackle Mental Health?: Featuring Giants Cast Member Vanessa Baden Kelly
Feb 19, 2018
It's Levels To This: Medication For Mental Illness Featuring Dr. Doomes & Dr. Glover of the Thrive Mindfulness Project
Feb 12, 2018
Do Therapists Need Therapy?...Featuring Shivonne Odom of Akoma Counseling Concepts
Feb 05, 2018
Suicide Will Send You To Hell: Mental Illness, Suicide & The Church Featuring Pastor Alnicia Gibson, Pastor Xavier Small & Kiaundra Jackson
Jan 29, 2018
The Connection Between Mental Illness & Homelessness Featuring Lauren Hope & La Shawn Paul
Jan 22, 2018
Black Girl Boss: Depression & Entrepreneurship Featuring Candice Nicole, Lauren Carson & Dr. Taylor
Jan 15, 2018
You're Acting Bipolar Featuring Dr. B. Duke
Jan 08, 2018
Underrated New Year’s Resolutions: Mental Health Goals
Jan 01, 2018
Fireflies Unite: Welcome Teaser
Dec 01, 2017