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As the popular adage goes, "You can't pour from an empty cup." In Episode 28, Dr Drea encourages us to practice self-care daily in our lives, especially when we are going through rough times in our relationships. Music CreditsIntro Music: Tu
Michael Jackson asked y'all (sorta aggressively), "Do you remember, girl?" In Ep. 27, Dr. Drea continues with her Through the Fire Series,* this time encouraging couples to create a personalized memories resource to use when times get rough. *
The "Through The Fire Series" is a series of mini episodes that provide healthy relationship-focused suggestions on how to manage tough times in your marriage or dating relationship. In this episode, Dr. Drea discusses waiting a specific period
In Episode 25, Dr. Drea encourages us to avoid being pulled into unnecessary arguments with our significant others. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdrea/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters
Like Salt-N-Peppa said, "Opinions are like a**holes, everybody's got one." In Ep. 24, Dr. Drea discusses the overwhelming amount of relationship advice given on social media and how to sort through it all. Just because someone's advice sounds g
In the words of Webbie, "I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean?" In a world where being viewed as independent is more desirable than being dependent, can a man or woman be too independent, and how does the independent spirit negativ
Since Black men and woman are abuzz about the recent viral video of a single mother with four children "exposing" the father of one of her kids for buying McDonald's for his child only, Dr. Drea provides her unique commentary on the topic. Focu
"The wealth-gap data tells us that despite Black people being in the US for over 400 years, the American Dream is still outside of reach for many of us. In 2019, the average wealth for a Black household was $24K in comparison to white household
"Dating or being in a relationship with someone who is inconsistent in their behaviors or words toward you can be confusing and frustrating. On the flip-side, possibly you are the person who is hot one moment then cold the next. Mixed signals r
Social media is full of opinions, and many of these opinions can be detrimental to your relationship. In Episode 19, Dr. Drea provides insight on how to prioritize our romantic relationships (or future relationships) and protect them from negat
In Episode 18, Dr. Drea encourages us to prioritize our significant others over our social relationships and manipulative pressures from our families of origin. She warns listeners not to allow the negative words and ideas of others (including
In Episode 17, Dr. Drea talks candidly about how the pursuit of money and career success can become a never-ending distraction to the development of your most important relationships. Are you priorities in order? --- Send in a voice message
In Episode 16, Dr. Drea discusses fear, that we face the risk of being hurt in a relationship and how it can keep us from getting too close to potential mates, or even our spouses. She refers to Chaka Khan's hit "Through the Fire," and reflects
"Many of us may be the first in our families to consider therapy. We’ve seen plenty of fake counseling sessions on TV or in movies and these scenes may be off-putting. The truth is that very few therapy sessions on TV reflect what counseling is
"Many of us say we want to be in a relationship or married, but our actions don’t consistently reflect this desire. We are aware of the idea of people having commitment phobia, yet we stereotype these individuals as “forever bachelor” types or
"Toni Cade Bambara begins her classic, African American novel, The Salt Eaters, with this compelling question: “Are you sure, sweetheart, that you want to be well?” At first thought, the question seems unnecessary. What ailing person doesn’t wa
"Hurt people, hurt people. Stop taking advice and listening to hurt people who aren’t doing the real work to heal. They’re ability to help you heal is low to nonexistent. In the Black community, we all have pain, whether it’s intergenerational
"There is a frequent saying from many men in the Black community as it relates to the women in their lives, “Be my Peace.” Most say it without explaining what is meant. In reviewing Black women’s response to this statement, some women seem to e
"In Episode 6, Bae Is Getting Boundaries, Dr. Drea defines the differences between boundaries and ultimatums, and promises listeners for a show on the topic of ultimatums. As promised, this week’s episode digs deeper into the differences betwee
If you listened to Episode 8, you're probably ready for the female side of the conversation. What Black Women Are Trying To Tell You and What Black Men Are Trying To Tell You is an ongoing, 2-sided series Dr Drea is doing to help bridge the gap
"Let’s face it. There seems to be a growing divide between many Black men and women. From heated disagreements on social media to the inability to remain in relationships due to vast differences in expectations and communication. What Black Men
"So many people have opinions about the reasons single people are still unattached or unmarried. Social media and your family may constantly provide critiques on why you don’t have a man, woman, husband, wife, or partner. Everyone seems to have
Don't talk about it, be about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drdrea/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drdrea/support
"Boundaries have become a heavily used term in mental health and relationships conversations, as it should be. However, many of us don’t fully understand all that is encompassed by the term and how to apply it to our lives. Boundaries are vital
"Past trauma has the ability to influence your current relationships via negative assumptions, thoughts, feelings and reactions. You may find yourself automatically being overwhelmed by emotions or wanting to respond to your mate based on the h
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