Medicine for the Melanated & Misguided

In the Season 3 Session 4 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and LaShundra discuss some of the common causes of sibling rivalry. Our co-hosts review methods parents can use to decrease sibling rivalry and how to reverse sibling rivalry as an adult. LaShundra and Dr. J Burns also share how sibling rivalry has affected their families. Press play to join the discussion.

In the Season 3 Session 3 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts LaShundra and Dr. J Burns explore the common causes of anger and ways to deal with angry people. Our co-hosts review unhealthy ways of managing anger and give tips to help others better handle their anger. Dr. J Burns and LaShundra also share their dealings with anger. Press play to see what this month's challenge is.

In the Season 3 Session 2 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and LaShundra discuss the stages of grief and ways to deal with grief. Our co-hosts examine how grief is expressed and give tips to help others deal with grief. LaShundra and Dr. J Burns also share their opinions on when it may be helpful to seek professional help for grief. Press play to join in on this conversation.

In the season 3 premiere of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, Dr. Burns and our new co-host, LaShundra, discuss how one becomes a psychiatrist, services offered by a psychiatrist, the difference between a psychiatrist/psychologist/therapists, and how to find a psychiatrist that is right for you. Dr. Burns shares research on the declining number of graduating psychiatrists and the availability of psychiatrists through telehealth. LaShundra, who owns an organization that provides psychoeducation for individuals with mental health challenges, also discusses her experience referring clients to psychiatrists. Press play to find out how seeing a psychiatrist may be beneficial to you or those you care about.

In the season 2 finale of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts, Rae Scottie and Dr. Burns, discuss how you can review previously set goals, identify new goals that need to be added to the list, and make plans to achieve those new and old goals all while maintaining your mental health. Rae Scottie shares how she uses SMART goals to help her clients refocus, and Dr. Burns recommends solutions for individuals having trouble sticking to their goals. Press play to find out some surprising news about next season.

In the Season 2 Session 10 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-host Dr. J Burns along with guest speakers Jameshia Burns, LaKiera Christian, and Destinee Macon what it's like being a black mother in today's society. Our guest speakers also examine their relationships with their mothers growing up and how it affects their relationship with their child. Jameshia, LaKiera, and Destinee share how their friends and family can provide support to make motherhood easier. Press play to join our discussion.

In the Season 2 Session 9 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and Rae Scottie discuss how to develop and maintain healthy friendships. Our co-hosts examine what real friendships look like and how effective friendships can benefit your mental health. Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns also share their opinions on how negative friendships can affect your mental health. Press play to join in on this conversation.

In the Season 2 Session 8 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns address insecurities head on. Our co-hosts examine the effects of generational insecurities and common insecurities held by Black women and men. Dr. J Burns and Rae Scottie share their personal insecurities and how they have worked to overcome them. Press play to join our discussion.

In the Season 2 Session 7 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and Rae Scottie discuss how expectations vs. the reality of dating can affect one's mental health. Our co-hosts examine what real first dates look like, splitting the bill while dating vs in a relationship, andsetting boundaries. Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns share their opinions on red and green flags, as well as dating online and moving in together. Press play to join this hot conversation.

In the Season 2 Session 6 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns along with guest speaker LPC Deondra Curry explore mental healthcare within the criminal justice. Our co-hosts and guest speaker also examine the effects of solitary confinement on mental health and the usefulness of mental health treatment in reentry programs. Deondra shares her personal experience working with this population. Press play to join our discussion.

In the Season 2 Session 5 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. J Burns and Rae Scottie discuss how being in the spotlight affects the mental health of black celebrities. Our co-hosts examine the rate in which black celebrities experience mental breakdowns and how they deal with grief while being under public scrutiny. Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns share their opinions on whether celebrities are allowed to make mistakes and the notion of cancel culture. Press play to join in on the discussion.

In the Season 2 Session 4 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns explore how the changes in seasons can affect your mood. Our co-hosts discuss the under diagnosis of seasonal affective disorders (SAD) in Black Americans and reasons for possible causes. Rae Scottie and Dr. J Burns share their experiences with treating individuals experiencing SAD and their personal stories with useful ways to manage. Press play to join in on the discussion.

In the Season 2 Session 3 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Dr. Burns and Rae Scottie examine the eating culture of Black Americans and how it affects mental health. Our co-hosts  analyze the role of food pushing and force feeding in African American childhoods. Dr. Burns and Rae Scottie share their experiences with treating eating disorders in Black Americans and their personal stories with dieting and trying to maintaining their culture while eating healthier. Press play to learn about this month's challenge.

In the Season 2 Session 2 episode of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and Dr. Burns discuss the stress of being a responsible adult. Our co-hosts also explore the essential life skills every adult needs to live their best life. Dr. Burns and Rae Scottie share their personal stories with growing up in black homes and schools and the importance of teaching young children about these essential life skills. Press play to join our discussion.

In the season 2 premiere session of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts J Burns and Rae Scottie along with guest speakers Gabriel Acoff and Brandon Windham discuss the trials and triumphs of being a black man in America. Our co-hosts and guest speakers also examine the use of the n-word and bringing up mental health in conversations with black men. Brandon and Gabe share their personal history with physical and mental health care and how black women can aide in the improving the mental health of black men. Press play to join our discussion.

In the season 1 finale of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts, Rae Scottie and J Burns, discuss how one becomes a counselor, services offered by a counselor, the difference between a counselor/social worker/psychologist, and how to find a counselor that is right for you. Rae Scottie, our cohost who specializes in utilizing sand tray therapy, shares research on how effective it can be in treating adults who have experienced traumatic events and have many repressed memories. J Burns also discusses her experience as a substance abuse counselor and popular techniques used in group therapy. Press play to find out how seeing a counselor can be beneficial to you and those you care about.

In session 11 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts, J Burns and Rae Scottie, give a brief description of general neurodevelopmental disabilities before going into a deeper discussion on diagnostic criteria for intellectual disabilities, severity levels, risk and prognostic factors, how intellectual disabilities are diagnosed, and effective treatment methods. J Burns, our cohost who specializes in treating individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, also gives tips for parents and caregivers of individuals with intellectual disabilities before recommending a black therapist in the Houston, TX area who specializes in treating behavioral issues associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism. 

In Session 10 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and J Burns along with guest speakers Brandon Windham and Shay Frazier discuss how the supportiveness of parents affect their children when they grow up and how to create healthy adult relationships with your parents. Our co-hosts and guest speakers also explore the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and lessons from the recently released biographical film King Richard. Brandon and Shay share their personal experiences growing up and how they hope their future children will view their parent-child relationship. Parents press play to find out how your supportive behavior may influence your child. Children press play to find out if it is worth mending that relationship with your unsupportive parent.

In Session 9 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts J Burns and Rae Scottie discuss personal lessons they have learned and also share lessons listeners have learned in 2021. J Burns talks about learning to not settle and Rae Scottie reviews how she learned to allow others to care for her. One of our listeners learned to step out on faith. What lesson did you learn in 2021? We have mountains to conquer in 2022! Tune in to find out how.

In Session 8 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and J Burns along with guest speaker Narcissist Abuse Coach Joy Larkin discuss signs that someone you are dating may be a narcissist, prevalence of narcissism in the black community, and how to overcome narcissist abuse. Our co-hosts and guest speaker also explore the difference between a narcissist and a sociopath and Da Baby's recent actions that have some people labeling him as a narcissist. Joy gives details on Live Narc Free, her organization that helps individuals learn how to reclaim their well-being, self-esteem, love, relationship, and how to break free from narcissist abuse. Tune in to better understand true narcissism and how to break free from those relationships.

In Session 7 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts J Burns and Rae Scottie along with guest speaker Social Worker Gigi Ivey define self-esteem, discuss factors that negatively impact to self-esteem, and how to improve your self-esteem and possibly help others in their journey as well. Our co-hosts and guest speaker discuss how the direct impact of social media on self esteem in the black community. Gigi gives details on Frontline Housing Inc., a nonprofit organization in Atlanta, GA where she and others work to empower the community and creating low barrier housing opportunities for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. The session ends with the homework assignment to implement positive affirmations. Tune in to better assess about your current level of self-esteem.

In Session 6 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and J Burns along with first ever guest speaker Counselor LaShundra Orum examine the risk factors and warning signs of suicidal behavior,  how to support someone with suicidal thoughts, and recommendations for suicidal loss survivors. Our co-hosts and guest speaker discuss the increasing rate of suicide in black children and black men ages 25-34 and possible causes of these occurrences. LaShundra gives details on the The Happy Hotline and her personal business, A Voice for the Voiceless, where she works to reunite families. The session ends with the homework assignment requesting you spend time with the strongest person you know. Listen in to see how you could possibly save a life.

In Session 5 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts J Burns and Rae Scottie explore the various types of boundaries, rigid vs. healthy vs. porous boundaries, and steps to setting healthy boundaries. Along with the discussion of a recently published scientific article on setting boundaries, our co-hosts also review the current event of the month, Lizzo's recent live stream video and important healthy boundaries to set with social media. Do not forget to respond to our homework assignment we gave! 

In Session 4 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts Rae Scottie and J Burns, discuss how to identify your love language and attachment style, benefits of implementing those in your relationship, and how to communicate those to your partner. In response to the early July 2021 exchange between Wendy Williams and Tabitha Brown regarding Tabitha's marriage, our co-hosts also discuss each woman's possible love languages and attachment styles and how they affect their relationships and mental health.

In session 3 of Medicine for the Melanated and Misguided, our co-hosts, Jasmine Burns and Raven Scott, discuss the different types of anxiety, symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, common causes, and effective treatment methods. Our co-hosts also discuss how anxiety affects black women and better ways to discuss symptoms and treatment with loved ones.

In the introduction session of Medicine for Melanated & Misguided, our co-hosts, Jasmine Burns and Raven Scott, share their personal backgrounds as Therapists/Counselors and provide the outline for future sessions.