Dark Matters with Dr. Shemena

By Dr. Shemena Johnson

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Episodes: 51

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A mental health podcast that explores the emotional, relational, and cultural realities that shape who we are. Through conversations about race, anxiety, depression, relationships, family dynamics, work, identity, and personal growth, this podcast invites honest reflection, deeper consciousness, and a more thoughtful way of understanding ourselves and each other. 


Episode Date
Being Seen
Jul 02, 2026
Us Versus Them Thinking
Jun 18, 2026
The Other AI
Jun 01, 2026
The Mothers We Celebrate, The Mothers We Grieve
May 08, 2026
Psychology of Competition
Oct 26, 2024
Breaking Through with Dr. Shemena Johnson: Understanding Feelings and Thoughts
Sep 23, 2024
Breaking Through with Dr. Shemena Johnson: Understanding the Self
Apr 03, 2024
Breaking Through with Dr. Shemena Johnson: Introduction
Mar 20, 2024
New Year Thoughts and Update
Jan 01, 2024
Discovering the Essence of Joy
Oct 08, 2023
Love's Many Faces - Exploring Love Addiction (Part II)
Sep 25, 2023
Unraveling our Emotional Armor: Insights into Repression (and Resistance)
Sep 13, 2023
Thoughts on Expectations in Relationships: Expecting A Lobster in a Hamburger World with Dr. Shemena
Jul 16, 2023
The Power of Emotions: I Don't Want to Talk About It
Jul 08, 2023
Quieting the Storm: Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Mindfulness
Jun 24, 2023
Love's Many Faces: From Pizza to Partners (Part 1)
Jun 10, 2023
My Parents Are Not Gods
Apr 22, 2023
Imposter Syndrome and How to Overcome It
Mar 29, 2023
Building Trust in Relationships Involves Taking Risks
Mar 20, 2023
Finding Balance in the New Year
Jan 14, 2023
Degrees of Depression
Oct 19, 2022
The Lost Boys
Sep 18, 2022
How to Improve Your Listening Skills in Relationships
Sep 03, 2022
Communication Skills in Relationships
Aug 06, 2022
Bonus: How are you? ... I'm Holding Space for You
Jun 29, 2022
How to Stop an Argument Before it Starts
Jun 06, 2022
Relational Ambivalance
May 05, 2022
Anxiety and How it Manifests as Control
Apr 22, 2022
Bonus: Entrepreneurship and Mental Health with Jennifer Archie
Apr 07, 2022
My Idea of Friendship
Mar 26, 2022
The Power of Your Past
Feb 21, 2022
Fear of Change
Jan 30, 2022
Relationships - Beginnings, Endings and Forever After
Jan 16, 2022
Shame
Oct 10, 2021
Understanding Why You Take Ownership of Other's Behavior in Relationships
Sep 01, 2021
Further Thoughts on Differentiation | Notes from Dr. Shemena
Aug 05, 2021
Psychological Defensiveness
Jul 01, 2021
We Can't Breathe ... Facing the Pain of Racism
Jun 22, 2021
Why Couples Fight -- And What to Do About It
Apr 07, 2021
Some Ideas on Why Change is Difficult
Mar 26, 2021
Reflections -- One Year In A Pandemic
Mar 14, 2021
Your Emotional Playlist
Mar 04, 2021
Outgrowing Your Parents
Feb 24, 2021
Self-Love and A Sense of Well-Being
Feb 14, 2021
Why I Think African Americans Can Benefit From Therapy
Feb 01, 2021
Learning How to Regulate Stress
Dec 23, 2020
What is differentiation? | Notes from Dr. Shemena
Dec 02, 2020
Listening to Your Pain
Oct 28, 2020
Building Self-Esteem
Oct 11, 2020
Stress, Anxiety and Finding Meaning in our Lives
Sep 05, 2020
Racism and Black Mental Health
Jul 05, 2020