The Brain Love Podcast

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? April is Alcohol Awareness Month.

Hey hey! I missed you all this past Sunday because I was at military and the week leading up to that was sick SICK. I was unable to prep an episode so here it is. five days late but it's here! I'm on the couch with "Christina". She was an alcoholic and has been able to achieve sobriety and is in her 2nd year of sobriety. Check out how the death of her fiance pushed her over the edge.

I am back with Dr. Linda Green, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology. This part 2 to last week's episode which was my interview with Dr. Green. We talked all things women and aging with a focus on menopause.

Are You Ready to Take the Couch? ®️ In this episode you will hear questions from the audience and our answers things like:

1. how do I know when my vagina is changing

2. is it normal to have spontaneous orgasms

3. are Vit D and calcium recommended? Why shouldn't we take calcium supplements but Vit D supplements are okay?

4. are Kegels beneficial?

5. what should we know about hot flashes? .....

.....and many more! 6. should we take birth control pills or estrogen?

7. is estrogen unsafe for us?

From hot flashes to mood swings, menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that deserves understanding and support. Join us on the couch!

Join us for an insightful episode as Dr. Linda Green and I delve into the often-misunderstood topic of menopause.

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From hot flashes to mood swings, menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that deserves understanding and support. In this episode, we

1. explore the physical and emotional changes that accompany menopause,

2. debunk common myths, and

3. provide practical tips for managing symptoms.

Whether you’re experiencing menopause yourself or supporting a loved one through it, this episode offers valuable insights and empowerment to embrace this transformative journey with grace and confidence.

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In this episode of “Love Lab,” join our expert love and dating coach, Dr. Josya Charles Laurent, as she and I dive deep into the intricacies of modern dating. It’s a chat about the dos and don’ts, building healthy relationships, exploring the foundations of a strong and fulfilling partnership, from effective communication to setting boundaries.

Whether you’re newly single or seeking to enhance your current relationship, this episode of “Love Lab” is your guide to finding and fostering meaningful connections in the modern dating world.

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Hey everyone, tonight I want to shine a light on a topic that affects millions of women worldwide: uterine fibroids. These non-cancerous growths in the uterus can cause a range of symptoms, from heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain to fertility issues. My guest tonight, Mrs. Christine Dukes-Hart, LCSW, nearly lost her life because of complications created by uterine fibroids.

Mrs. Hart developed TTP, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, and was unconscious in the ICU for several days. It's rare but can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated promptly. TTP affects the blood's ability to clot properly, leading to the formation of small blood clots throughout the body. This can cause a range of symptoms, including bruising, fatigue, fever, confusion, and even organ damage. Early detection is crucial, so it's important to be aware of the warning signs and seek medical attention if you or someone you know experiences them. Treatment often involves plasma exchange therapy and medications to suppress the immune system.

Many women suffer in silence from fibroids, unaware that effective treatments and support are available. Whether you're currently dealing with fibroids or know someone who is, it's essential to seek medical guidance and explore all available options. Knowledge is power, and together, we can make a difference in the fight against this rare but serious condition. Stay informed, stay vigilant, and take care of yourselves. Let's support each other, share our stories, and empower women to take control of their reproductive health.

Take nothing for granted, my friends. Life is precious, and each day is a gift. Hold your loved ones close, chase your dreams passionately, and never forget to savor the simple joys that surround you.

#Grateful #LifeIsPrecious #NearDeathExperience  #FibroidAwareness #WomensHealth #BreakTheStigma

#TTPAwareness #HealthAwareness #KnowTheSigns

TONIGHT is Relationship Talk with AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Educator, Renee Burwell, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MPA.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? I am chatting with Renee Burwell about different aspects of relationships including sexual abuse of men, challenges in personal relationships, a "90s kind of love" and much more.

SUBSCRIBE and PRESS PLAY!

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Mareesha Phillips joins me on the couch tonight. She is a doula and a business paralegal, and she is surviving lung cancer. Living with lung cancer is a journey marked by resilience, challenges, and hope. It involves confronting difficult emotions, managing treatment side effects, and finding support systems while striving to maintain a sense of normalcy and quality of life. Despite the uncertainties, there are moments of strength, courage, and profound connection that define the experience.

Join us on the couch as Mareesha shares how she was diagnosed and how she is maintaining and creating hope.

February is National Senior Independence Month. Join me on the couch to discuss mental aging and dementia. This is a brief presentation that includes ways to reduce your risks of developing dementia.

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The fact that comedian Mo'Nique has cut off communication with her oldest son is trending. My guest tonight is Coach Z, and we are discussing, 'silent parenting'.

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Join us on the couch as this gentleman discusses his last relationship and moving on.

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Join me on the couch tonight as I chat with with ladies in their 20s, 30s and 50s. I am in my 40s and I rep the ladies in their 40s! Why is dating so challenging?

Most people get in their own way more than anything or anyone else. We fail because we’re stuck in our heads, self-sabotaging, or acting in a way that we don’t even realize is deeply problematic. You don’t need to be trapped in a loop of negativity forever. You can break free, become more self-aware, and start to live your life on your terms. To date on your terms.

Dating is fairly simple, but people make it complicated. People, with their issues, bad habits, and unprocessed traumas, make dating very, very difficult.

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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Tonight, I am teaching you about liars. I will define the different types of liars, signs that someone may be lying to you and we will discuss how to cope in a relationship with someone who is a pathological liar.

The conversation tonight is the perfect conversation going into the new year. Minister and Board-Certified Christian Counselor Charles Smith is on the couch with me tonight to discuss his personal journey including growing up as a "PK Kid" to becoming a 14-year-old minister of music, a 17-year-old father, the additional detours along the way to becoming a committed, loving husband and father of six, an ordained minister, an author, and someone who has held himself accountable for his missteps in life.

He shares a business with his wife, also an author and Board-Certified Christian Counselor, called The Conversation Christian Counseling, LLC.

Minister Smith's new book will be out next month - "Avoiding the Set-ups, It's Time to Deal with It".

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Learning new things and/or developing new hobbies is a great way to foster our mental wellness. My newest interest is the opera. I joined the Florida Opera Society as a lifetime member and am excited to attend my first opera. You guys know me. I share what I learn and what I know. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?

Before you ask, YES Black folks sing opera and perform in operas, but not back in the day. Did you learn about Marian Anderson during Black History Month? Please, take the couch with me so we can chat about the opera.

I’m on the couch with Bianca, Tasha and sexologist, Dr. Yulinda Rahman. Tasha began masturbating at 5, and Bianca was 12. Is masturbation a sin? Is it an essential part of sexual development?

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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?? I’m on the couch with Sabine and Gasline Dessources. We are talking about wellness - which includes appearance and how you feel. Gasline is a wig magician and Sabine has magic hands.

BRAIN LOVE!

Sabine Dessources, Owner of Dessources Therapeutic Touch, Inc 786.227.0614 IG: dessources.therapeutic or lavishtouchmassage

Gasline Dessources | President-Master Wig Artist at Threaded By Lavish | Hairstylist at Lavish Touches Hair And Spa Inc | located in Cutler Bay area | 7862349515 | threadedbylavish@gmail.com Book with me http://threadedbylavish.as.me/ Check me out LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/threadedbylavish Facebook and Instagram @threadedbylavish Tiktok @lavishtoucheshair YouTube https://youtube.com/@threadedbylavishtoucheshair

Some of my patients inspired this episode. Why do we self-sabotage? You may see this in your children? What do I mean by this? They wait until the last minute to do an assignment but know that they don't have the skill set to wait until the day of an assignment is due, to do an assignment. This is self-sabotage.

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Have you wondered what things you can do to care for your brain? I will give you several ways to love on your brain in less than ten minutes. SHARE THIS WITH A FRIEND!

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I'm on the couch with Udonis Haslem, Adam Avin and Judge Steve Leifman.

When I started my career in psychiatry I began as the Chief Psychiatrist for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, managing facilities in the SE region of the US. My home location was FDC in downtown Miami. Being available to my brothers and sisters, most of whom are unjustly doing time, was a gratifying experience for the nearly ten years I was with the BOP.

I moderated a mental health mindfulness panel featuring & on behalf of the Udonis Haslem Foundation founded by Udonis Haslem, Wuf Shanti founded by adam Avin & Judge Leifman, the gentleman who, like Udonis, has a passion for criminal Justice reform and has created a system in FL to divert detainees to mental health facilities and hospitals instead of jails and prisons.

At a young age, Andre nearly lost his life. Join us on the couch to hear his story.

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We are back on the couch for the rest of part 2. This episode includes the remaining panel discussion amongst the men and then concludes with the audience Q &A. The episode begins with the question: WHAT DOES DEPRESSION LOOK LIKE IN MEN? We explore the topic of depression - what it looks like, how it can be addressed, how our panel copes with their own stressors and challenges, and much more. One of our medical doctors allows himself to be vulnerable and shares his own experience with sadness following the death of one of his teenage patients.

We are back with our panelists:

Gordon Eric Knowles, MODERATOR, President Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce

Harold F. Pryor, JD, Broward State Attorney

Phillip Wells, Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Business Coach

Herman McLean, Jr., Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Dane Reid, Voice Actor & Author

Jean Titus, Owner & CEO Titus Unlimited

Dexter Bridgeman, CEO & Founder MIA Media Group, LLC.

Dr. Alix Lanoue, MD, Gastro/GI

Dr. Shaun Smart, MD, Neurology

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*Note - you can WATCH this podcast on Spotify, and it will be available soon on my YouTube Channel - Dr. Delvena Thomas.

STARTING YOUR DAY WITH A HEALTHY BREAKFAST IS ESSENTIAL.........ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? A healthy, well-balanced diet can help us think clearly and feel more alert. It can also improve concentration and attention span. Conversely, an inadequate diet can lead to fatigue, impaired decision-making, and can slow down reaction time. Starting our day with the essential food groups will help promote brain love. We are what we eat!

National Positivity Day just passed. I believe people who are super negative also have challenges relaxing. This episode is about relaxation - how to do it and my tips to help, but I also speak a little about the negative, ugly, 'little' people. They are negative because their disposition is negative, regardless of how beautiful they are on the outside. ...ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Tonight you will hear, AND SEE, our live episode of the Brain Love Podcast on, men's mental health awareness.

I hope you enjoy! Let me know how you liked it.

If you or a loved one are in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, please know that your life matters and that you are not alone. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for anyone who needs help.

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HEY-HEY! ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?

Did you know that you may be able to control your mood? Yes! Just you, nothing else, just YOU! People everywhere trigger the release of feel-good hormones, unbeknownst to them. The most popular reference are athletes - the popular runner’s high. But there are sooooo many other ways we can release our feel good chemicals aka hormones. Do you know what makes you happy or happier?? In tonight's episode I explain endorphins, feel good chemicals - I define them and how they help, how to increase them and what happens if you don't have the ability to make or sustain them in noticeable levels. For some people, inherited genetic disorders or other factors may affect their ability to produce these hormones and sustain them. I talk about the bad behaviors that can enhance these chemicals and why we should stay away from these bad things. And as today is Sunday which is the most popular self care day, there is honorable mention about self care.

Join me on the couch if you want to understand the triggers that naturally activate each chemical release: what works—and why—to naturally "boost" one’s happy hormones.

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TONIGHT WE ARE TALKING ORAL SEX. FELLATIO AKA BJs.

Are you ready to take the couch? Meet my special guest tonight, Ms. Chante' Knox aka CJ Ryder aka The Shoe Model. “Surprising your man with breakfast in the morning will make him happy for a moment, but surprising him with a blowjob in the morning will have him smiling all damn day!” - CJ Ryder

Chante’ Knox, professionally known as “CJ Ryder,” is a personal development expert and best selling author who also happens to be a former adult entertainer, she’s helped thousands of women create their dream relationships through her coaching. She is the author of the book, How to Eat a Banana.

If you answer yes to either of these two questions, please go to CJ's website and register for a class: https://ryderu.com/

Do you want to achieve your dream relationship where your man spoils you, pampers you and caters to your every need?

Do you want to have your man wrapped around your finger, ready to do whatever it takes to make you happy at any time?

Order her book, How to Eat a Banana, on Amazon: https://a.co/d/gmw2xRE

How to Eat a Banana is a step-by-step, how-to guide for giving amazing blowjobs. There is an art to oral love, which most women have yet to master. However, once mastered and performed by someone skilled and confident in their abilities, it is a concrete example of the pleasure of giving. No matter what your current level of experience is, this guide will leave you feeling confident and eager to use your newly acquired skills! You will join the ranks of the sexually uninhibited and transform your love life and relationship. 

Hey Brain Love Family! We are almost in the last quarter of the year and some of us are TIRED! How are you caring for yourself? How are you taking care of you? ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?

Did you know that anxiety can be "contagious"? - Alina Sosa-Perez.

Alina Sosa-Perez is a licensed psychotherapist, wellness coach, trainer, and a widow. Alina has experience as a lecturer, facilitator, and presenter. She is the owner of Services for Living Well, LLC, located in Aventura,

Florida. Services for Living Well, LLC is a private practice that provides psychotherapy, self-help products and coaching services. One of Alina’s

specialties and passions are her self-help products which are available in English and Spanish, such as: The Best Relationship Series, Keeping a Healthy Work

Balance, The Personality Chart, The 4 D’s of Change. As a trained professional, Alina’s mission is to have her clients achieve emotional well-being and learn to live the "well path". What does Living the "well path" mean? Listen to this interview for the specific details.

She is available to work with patients on anxiety, depression, insecurity and couples.

Alina has written articles regarding positive living and has a self-published book on visualization.

Alina earned a Master of Social Work degree from Barry University and has her license in clinical social work.

Topics tonight include self-care overall, self-care in our children and teens, and self-care for business owners.

You can reach Mrs. Alina Sosa-Perez, Services for Living Well, LLC here:

Telephone: 305 608 6462

2627 NE 203 St. #214, Aventura, Fl 33180

AlinaSP25@gmail.com

WEBSITE: servicesforlivingwell.com

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? This is a hard one. Take off your shoes and get comfy!

Tonight I'm on the couch talking men's health. Part 2 for our men's health panel is tomorrow evening in Sistrunk (Ft. Lauderdale). Here's the link to buy a ticket, become a sponsor or to donate:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/675989792667

All proceeds go to our mental health foundation, DRT Brain Love Foundation.

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I'm on the couch with "Melissa". We are talking explicitly about orgasms in women, the female anatomy, mainly the vagina, the science behind the process leading to an orgasm. Our objective is to help women achieve their first orgasm or their first BEST orgasm.

Team no kids? ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?

I am interviewing Dane Reid about his newest book, "Forget Having Kids, I'm Having Fun." Dane Reid is a Brooklyn, N Y born voice actor
and author based in Atlanta. His voiceover work spans two decades. In his latest book, "Forget Having Kids, I’m Having Fun", Dane collects anecdotes from his
life and experiences from close friends. The result is a thought-provoking, wildly hilarious, relatable, and emotional portrait of a child-free lifestyle. His life as the child of immigrants, his work as an after-school teacher, his passion for travel, and the complex responsibilities of raising a child are all critically examined in a child-free context. Dane's book offers a first-of-its-kind male perspective on being child-free.

When Dane isn't traveling the globe or writing books, you can hear his recognizable baritone on the radio, social media, podcasts, and TV.

Visit http://DaneReidMedia.com to learn more about his voiceover work.

June is Black Music Month now also known as African-American Music Appreciation Month. Aaaaand you know that May was Mental Health Awareness Month. Tonight I am talking the two bigs M's - music and mental. I'm on the couch with Melky Jean, the younger sister and the only sister of Wyclef Jean.

Check out her website http://melkyjean.com and listen to her album on your favorite streaming platform - "Melky Sadek Album".

WHO IS MELKY?

She is a true creative and workaholic. Melky has been critically acclaimed by Marie Claire and Rolling Stones. Rolling Stones magazine named her one of the best underground acts, Vibe magazine and even Cosmopolitan magazine went as far as to compare her to a young Glades Knight. WHEW! If she isn't touring with her brother Wyclef Jean, she can be found performing with her band doing, "A Tribute To Soul Music". In the show, Melky incorporates her own original songs with some of her favorite soul legends like Betty Wright, Joe Cocker, Celia Cruz, and Tina Turner to name a few. After writing and producing various soundtracks for film, Melky landed her first syndicated television show throughout the United States as Host and Correspondent of Vibe magazines new television show reaching millions of viewers. That exposure would push her in the direction to write concepts for her own television shows that she would produce through her own production company G Carma Inc, further testing her creativity. Melky also began to write music video treatments that to her surprise would later have her behind the camera as a director. After directing a series of music video's she now writes movie scripts hoping to have her first featured film released soon.

Tonight we are talking about her non-profit foundation, Carma, her faith and spirituality, knowing how to say no and set limits, how to reset, music as therapy, her album, Melky Sadek, and how she keeps things together by having a strong CIRCLE of 'real ones'. Join us on the couch to hear more. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?

You can find Melky on IG @therealmelkyjean

June is African American Music Appreciation Month! It was created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979. We celebrate the African American musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation's treasured cultural heritage. You've heard of Kendrick Lamar? J. Cole? Well, add Yung Wylin to this list of conscious hiphop artists. Like Kendrick and J. Cole, Yung Wylin has had his encounters with mental health and wellness. He shares his journey in developing his wellness plan which includes a 'clean' diet, awareness of processed foods and how they affect us, our brains, our children based on his personal experiences.

His desire to live healthier and to share what he has learned has inspired his style of rap - conscious rap. Conscious rap is a sub-genre of hip-hop aimed at creating social awareness. Yung Wylin's new single, "Good Energy" is capturing young and old from the head boppin' track to the meaningful, uplifting lyrics. Yung Wylin is on a mission to share his 'good energy', his insights into being the change that we all need. He takes the couch with me to share his path to this 'good energy' and how he discovered that society needs more conscious and social awareness.

Follow him on IG @yungwylinfree

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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? We want to be beautiful outside but what about on the inside? Meet Nene, licensed cosmetologist and aspiring mental health professional. She is the creator and the owner of HHG Products - http://hhgproducts.com

I am joined on the couch by Sheila McCray, founder of the Sasa African Dance Theater. She joins me to talk about all of the health benefits that drumming can create in a person and also shares her personal experience with postpartum depression and how drumming saved her. Music, dance and playing the drums especially has been shown to reduce stress, enhance mood, reduce anxiety, and is a great way for self preservation. Take the couch with us to hear the six amazing benefits of drumming. Rhythm is in all of us. Don't believe me? Listen and I guarantee you that we will help you find your rhythm tonight AND SOME HAPPINESS.

Interested in an African drumming or dance class? Email Sheila McCray aka Sela at wasanihouse@gmail.com

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Happy Mama's Day to all of the mamas! ;)

Tonight we are talking ADHD. Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Adult ADHD can lead to unstable relationships, poor work or school performance, low self-esteem, and other problems. Tonight we are talking ADHD and my guest is open about her life growing up as a child with a father who wasn't active in her life, developing ADHD, how her Black family responded to her ADHD, and how she pulled herself out of her rut to achieve what people said she couldn't. She is now a psychology major and an ADHD Coach and home organizer. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?

Jasmine Charmaine is a home organizer and ADHD coach in the Houston, TX area who specializes in helping WOMEN with ADHD get organized and strengthen their home life executive functioning skills. She had to learn how to manage her own ADHD as a woman, mother, student and entrepreneur. She has trained with the National Association of Productivity and Organizing (NAPO) and with the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) which focuses strictly on the ADHD client population. Want to connect? Check out her website - http://BusyDayHome.com

FOLLOW HER ON Social Media: @IamJCharmaine on all platforms

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE BRAIN LOVE PODCAST! We are starting our 4th year TONIGHT! And what better way to celebrate than to start the 4th year discussing money - how to get it and maintain it!

Tonight I am discussing financial wellness with Camille. We touch on taxes, credit including credit building, budgeting. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?

Camille was born in Brooklyn, New York as the child of a single mother. They experienced the ups and downs that most impoverished intercity families faced. Camille knew at an early age that financial security was something she had to achieve. Growing up as a one of the many children who had to face the harsh reality of a struggling middle class family, she is determined to level the playing field. She embarked on an entrepreneurial journey in 2017. Within a few years of launching, Camille has helped an enormous number of entrepreneurs launch successful businesses of their own. Camille began her mark in the financial field by working in the financial department at hospitals and medical offices where she was responsible for allocating funds, processing payroll, billing/coding and ensuring payment for collections. In 2017 she began TAX PREFER INC, preparing individual and corporate taxes for various clients around the U.S. ensuring her clients that they’ll receive the best return possible. As she continued to further her education in finance, she decided to start a full financial solutions office in Hollywood FL. This would be the start of CCESAR INC. As a business owner, single mother and daughter of immigrant parents, it has always been important to Camille to help minorities elevate and reach the financial security they’ve always desired. Camille feels that honesty, accuracy, and education are the 3 most valuable keys to success, and she includes that in all her teachings with her clients. “The goal is to build generational wealth for all.” -Camille N. Cesar They also provide credit repair, mentoring and Charm School. https://www.ccesarinc.com/

https://www.ccesarcredit.com/ @ccesarinc