Sanity Sessions: Real Talk
By Dr. Dawn Gullette Crosson, Psy.D
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Sanity Sessions: Real Talk is your go-to podcast for all things mental health and trauma. Hosted by your favorite Philly girl, Dr. Dawn Crosson — licensed psychologist and certified trauma therapist — this show delivers grounded, real-world strategies for growing, healing and living fully. Whether you're navigating stress, stress, burnout, trauma or just trying to keep it together, Dr. Dawn’s got your back. It’s the podcast that keeps you sane through all the madness… and always keeps it real
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Healing, Accountability, and Power-w/ Aswad Thomas (VP of the ASJ and National Director of CSSJ)-Real Talk Special Edition Pt 2 of the 3 Part Series
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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From Survival to Systems: Building What Survivors Deserve-w/ Aswad Thomas (VP of the ASJ and National Director of CSSJ)-Real Talk Special Edition Series Finale
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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The Story Behind the Advocate-w/ Aswad Thomas (VP of the ASJ and National Director of CSSJ)-Real Talk Special Edition Pt 1 of the 3 Part Series
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Sesh 8.8-Doing the Work: Trauma, Resilience, and Intentional Healing Part 2-w/ Rhonda Parker-Taylor
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Sesh 8.7-Doing the Work: Trauma, Resilience, and Intentional Healing Part 1-w/ Rhonda Parker-Taylor
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Sesh 8.6-Healing or Just High?: Mushrooms, Myths & Mental Health-Part 2 w/ Tara Portelli
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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Sesh 8.5-Healing or Just High?: Mushrooms, Myths & Mental Health Part 1-w/ Tara Portelli
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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SNAP Episode-More Pressure on Kimmel Than the White House?
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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SNAP Session-Epstein Files, Cousin Richard and Me, Minding My Business
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Sanity Sesh 8.4-Freedom, Failure, and Faith: Life After Life feat. Richard Crosson-Part 2
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Sanity Sesh 8.3-Freedom, Failure, and Faith: Life After Life feat. Richard Crosson-Part 1
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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SNAP Session-I’m Not Into Politics, But I’m Trying to Be Grown
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Apr 12, 2025 |
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Say Hello to SNAP Sessions! Small Talks, Big Impact
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Sesh 8.2-Whole Healing, Part 2: Dr. Uno on the Power of Integrative Wellness
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Sesh 8.1-Beyond the Couch: Integrative Paths to Healing and Wellbeing with Dr. Momoko Uno-Part 1
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Season 8 Intro: New Name, Same Real Talk
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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BONUS SERIES-Unpacking Feminine Energy (Part 5): Seduction and Trauma: Understanding the Intersection with Ms. Cat Shanu
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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BONUS SERIES-Unpacking Feminine Energy (Part 4): Redefining Seduction: Exploring the Connection Between Seduction, Trauma and Relationships with Ms. Cat Shanu
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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BONUS SERIES-Unpacking Feminine Energy (Part 3): Unlocking Feminine Archetypes: The Maiden, Wise Woman, Huntress & Lover with Ms. Cat Shanu
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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BONUS SERIES-Unpacking Feminine Energy (Part 2): Healing the Wounds of Masculine and Feminine Energy with Ms. Cat Shanu
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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BONUS SERIES-Unpacking Feminine Energy (Part 1): Ms. Cat Shanu on Balance, Power, and the Wounded Areas
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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Sesh 6.11: Healing Hearts (Part 2): Integrating Christianity and Therapy with Rev. Cheryl Kincaid
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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Sesh 6.10: Healing Hearts (Part 1): Integrating Christianity and Therapy with Rev. Cheryl Kincaid
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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Sesh 6.9-When the Game Plays You: A former NBA Player's Story of Industry Exploitation feat. Dean Tolson
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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Sesh 6.8-Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health-Ted Phaeton interviews Dr. Dawn
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Sesh 6.7-Rising from the Shadows feat. Dr. Heather Browne: A Daughter's Journey through Suicide Loss and Post-Traumatic Growth
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Sesh 6.6-The Gift of Adversity: Exploring Post-Traumatic Growth
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Sesh 6.5-Fame, Fortune and Trauma: Monique and Katt Williams-Club Shay Shay interviews
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Sesh 6.4-Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking Trauma Truths Part 2- feat. Dr. Taylor Bryant and Dr. Nicole Greene
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Sesh 6.3-Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking Trauma Truths Part 1- feat. Dr. Taylor Bryant and Dr. Nicole Greene
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May 05, 2024 |
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Sesh 6.2-Healing the Wounds-Navigating Church Hurt and Trauma w/ Dee Barbour-Part 2
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Sesh 6.1-Healing the Wounds-Navigating Church Hurt and Trauma w/ Dee Barbour-Part 1
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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5.4-Applying the Self-Compassion Tools to Heal from Within-4-Part Self-Compassion Series WRAP-UP
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Feb 18, 2024 |
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Sesh 5.3-Understanding Self-Compassion and Forgiveness in the Healing Process-Self-Compassion 4-part Series
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Sesh 5.2- Self-Acceptance-4-part Self-Compassion Series
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Sesh 5.1- Self-compassion to heal and soothe trauma-4-part Series
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Sep 09, 2023 |
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Sesh 4.12-Tragic Brooklyn Love Story with Shaquana Robinson-BONUS-Forgiveness and her current relationship with her brother
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Sesh 4.11- Tragic Brooklyn Love Story with Shaquana Robinson-Pt 2-Trauma HERstory of Hope mini series
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Sesh 4.10- Tragic Brooklyn Love Story with Shaquana Robinson-Pt 1-Trauma HERstory of Hope mini series
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Sesh 4.9-Organizing Life Through Trauma
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Sesh 4:8-Kyla Harvey: Healing Domestic Violence-My Journey to the other side-Trauma HERstory of Hope mini series
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Sesh 4.7-Triggered
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Sesh 4.6-Revist the Skinny on Trauma in the Black Community
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Sesh 4.5-Part 2-Ways to keep a traumatic event from becoming unresolved trauma
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Sesh 4.4-Ways to keep a traumatic event from becoming unresolved trauma
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Sesh 4:3 -Trauma Basics-What are some trauma symptoms?
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Sesh 4:2-Have I been traumatized?
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Sesh 4.1-The Shift
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Summer Shake Up 4-Part Series feat Regina Smithwick on Self-Validation, Boundaries and Doing the Work
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Summer Shake Up 4-Part Series feat Aala Shurbjy on the Mind, Body, Shake-Up
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Dana Davis on Relationships and Asking for Help: Summer Shake Up 4-Part Series
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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What is the shake-up? : Summer Shake Up 4-Part Series
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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4-Part Summer Shake-Up Series: Trailer
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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The Slap Part 2: Dawn of Deception Two-Part Series Finale
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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The Slap Part 1: Dawn of Deception Two-Part Series Finale
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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The Dawn of Deception Series: The Manosphere-Part 2
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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Dawn of Deception Series: The Manosphere Part 1
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Deception and Forgiveness
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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The Deception of Ghosting-is it ok?
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Dawn of Deception Premier Episode w/Dr. Dawn and co-host Randy Shine
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Dawn of Deception 4-week Series -Teaser
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Catch-up Ep.--Hey y'all!
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode! Let's hear it from the Brothers: Donald Banks on Marriage, Relationships and the Family Structure
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Sesh 3.5: Fall Series-Fall for You!-Felicia Lewis on Loss, Grief, the Superwoman Syndrome and Living Your Best Life
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode! Let's hear it from the Brothers: Dr. Nathan on the Black Church, Therapy and Overcoming Addictions
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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Sesh 3.4-Fall Series: Fall for You-Loving Self through food and nutrition feat. Nava Simkah
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Sesh 3.3-Fall Series- Fall for You featuring Taylor Chandler, LMFT on Self-Love and Attachment
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode!-Let's hear it FROM the Brothers! Michael A. Larks on Relationships, Mental Health, Marriage and Monogamy
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Sesh 3.2-Fall Series- Fall for You: Sonia Lewis on Family, Race Equity, and Grace
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Sesh 3.1 Fall Series-Superwoman Syndrome??? Wait, What?
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Fall Season 3 Teaser-Fall for YOU! : Season Delay Explanation and Teaser
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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Summer Series Part-3-The Hard Reset with Dr. Omolara
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Summer Series Part-2-Social Media Strategist Tamay on Rest and Social Media
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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Summer Series Part-1-Dr. Kimya on Relax, Restore, Rejuvenate, Travel in the Black Community
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Jul 31, 2021 |
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Q&A Sesh 2.4-Dear Younger Me-Words of Wisdom to My Younger Self
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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Spring Recap, Catch-up and Summer RRRT Teaser
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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Sesh 2.14 Decluttering Part III-Decluttering Toxic Relationships-What I did to get through with Dana Davis
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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Sesh 2.13-Decluttering Toxic Emotions from Trauma with Dr. Myra-Part II of the Decluttering Series
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May 22, 2021 |
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Sesh 2.12-Decluttering Inner Self with Taralyn-Part I of the Declutter Series
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May 12, 2021 |
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Spring Declutter Series-Teaser
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May 04, 2021 |
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Sesh 2.11:Social Media Strategist Tamay on the impact of social media on well-being and methods of management
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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Q&A Sesh 2.5-What are the effects of chronic stress on the brain?
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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Sesh 2.10: Monae Evans on her Journey with Grief, Urban Policy and the Racial Disparities in Mass Incarceration
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Sanity Sesh 2.9: Discouraged to Determined: Rising from the Ashes Series Pt:2
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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Q&A Sesh 2.4- Advice for going into the field of psychology? Advice for a Black Woman starting her own business?
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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Sanity Sesh 2.8-Julia Mallory talks about Grief, Loss and Her Intentional Journey
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Q&A Sesh 2.3 with Dr. Dawn
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Q&A Sesh 2.2 with Dr. Dawn!
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Sesh 2.7: Transgenerational Trauma is a Thing! with Dr. Myra Miller Ph.D
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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Q&A Sesh 2.1 with Dr. Dawn!
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Sesh 2.6- Interview with a Recovering Procrastinator-Dr. Kimmy Rey
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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Sesh 2.5: Sister talk on Postpartum Depression, Passion Work and Self-Care with Dr. Gina
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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Frivolous 5-So that really happened? Yes, yes it did-The insane riots on Capitol Hill
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Jan 08, 2021 |
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Sesh 2.4 On the Front Lines-Rona and Burnout in Nursing with Nurse/Pastor Wanda
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Dec 18, 2020 |
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Frivolous 5 Minutes-Get over it!! HUH?!?!
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Dec 12, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh 2.3: Sanity in Single Parenting with Natasha Lugaro
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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Frivolous 5 Minutes-Less than 2% dies from it?!? Whut?!?-Rona Craziness
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh 2.2: On the Couch with the Blackburg
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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Frivolous 5 Minutes-All Lives Matter....Do they?
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh Episode 2.1: Discouraged to Determined: Rising from the Ashes Series Pt:1
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Sep 11, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh Season 2 Intro and Teaser
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh 12: Season Recap! What's Next Y'all?
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Jul 24, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh 11: Sisters in Mental Health- Therapists discuss race and being a black mother
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh 10: Working While Black-A Woman's Perspective
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh 9: Good Grief!-Surviving Death and Loss
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May 21, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh 8: A Survivors Story-Life After Domestic Violence
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Apr 10, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh 7: Coping with Rona
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh 6: Why So Insecure?
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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Sanity Sesh 5: America's "LOST" Talent: AGT and Gabrielle Union
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Dec 27, 2019 |
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Sanity Sesh Intro
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Sanity Sesh 4: The Rave About Self-Care
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Sanity Sesh 2: The Skinny on Trauma and the Black Community
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Sanity Sesh 3: Building Our Tribe
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Dec 09, 2019 |