uNeedTherapy2
By uNeedTherapy2
uNeedTherapy2Dec 08, 2020
BONUS: 11 Year Old Shares Insecurities
S2EP22 - FINALE 2020 We Out!
Recap! If you want to binge learn about season 2, just listen here. However, we’d greatly appreciate you checking out the entire season! It’s work doing a podcast. And who can get us on Apple Podcast already! We’re wrapping up season 2 with Toni Brookes and Meg Watt chatting it up like usual. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP21 - My Breakup Sent me to the Therapist w. Jae P.
This episode, we had yet another candid conversation about those relationships that change us forever and sometimes, we need a third party to help us recover. Jae P. shares a piece of her story and journey. This episode’s Therapy Pick is sex therapy and Toni Brookes wants us to know it’s okay to leave! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP20 – Anxiety Battles in front of Thousands w. @BiggDawgBlast
“I felt like I had to take a flight (and I don’t like flying), or I was going to court for something.” Detroit’s own legendary DJ Bigg Dawg Blast explains what his anxiety felt like before he knew it had a name. This discussion is a powerful articulation of what mental illness can look like when we are intentional about facing it. Our therapy pick this week is breath work and TB wants us to be the calm when their loved one is in their storm. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP19 – Single During COVID19 Pt2. w. @ThatGuyWayneB
Chatting with a single-by-choice 30-year-old who knows he is not ready. We are diving into what truly needs to happen for one to ‘be ready’. Is it time, or is it work? Men experience relationship trauma as well. Heal, heal, heal my brothas! Our therapy pick this week is salt therapy. TB’s relationship goal is to ‘go on a date’ with your partner or yourself! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP18 – Postpartum at all Stages w. Britt!
Have you ever looked back on a situation and realized, woah, I had ____! This episode, we chatted with a uNT2 friend about her journey with Postpartum depression and how it impacted everything around her. She also shares some great tips for homeschooling in the wake of COVID. Our therapy pick this week is Meg’s grief treatment plan, as she revealed in this episode, her father passed September 15th, 2020. TB's Relationship Goal this episode is for us to exercise patience with our partners. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP17 - Toni Brookes has Anxiety!
We are in the midst of some crazy times! This episode, we don’t have an agenda. We’re just chatting about what’s going with us. A check in. We finally get around to discussing tough conversations with your partner. Our therapy pick this week is a summary multiple useful modalities to help with relational conflict. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP16 - Single during COVID w. @aminathegreat
This week, we are diving into doing the work while you are single during COVID. Instead of focusing on the victim mindset, Amina is focused on her self-growth, so that she is ready when the time comes for a relationship. We dive into what that work looks like and some major changes she has undergone since March. Our therapy pick this week is self-pleasure, whatever that means to you! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP15 - Why were you a side piece?
This week, we are diving into our experience as side pieces and where we were mentally during that time. No judgement for anyone in that position but take care of yourself! Our therapy pick this week is Mindful Walking! This exercise will help you ground yourself when feeling overwhelmed. Try it with a short, slow walk (2-5 minutes), then work your way up. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP14 – Everyone is Traumatized by COVID
What has been the biggest adjustment for you since COVID? This episode, we dive into our new normals and how we’re adjusting. Toni Brookes talks about her ‘COVID Community’, and we offer a different perspective on pivoting during this time. Our therapy pick this week is Mindful Eating! This exercise will help you ground yourself when feeling overwhelmed. Try it with a mint or craisan, then work your way all the way up to a full meal. Toni Brookes wants us to try it with our significant others. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP13 - 6 Ways to Evaluate Your Friendships
S2EP12 - #RelationshipGoals Live FB Series Pt. 3/3
We apologize for the delay but...Covid. This is part 3 of our live FB stream the #RelationshipGoals series. Tonight’s episode was about things you can do to achieve #RelationshipGoals: couple's counseling, great communication, and vulnerability are key. "If you don't use your voice, you will not be heard." ~Toni Brookes. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP11 - #RelationshipGoals Live FB Series Pt. 2/3
S2EP10 - #RelationshipGoals Live FB Series Pt. 1/3
Trying something new! Toni Brookes and Meg Watt are streaming live on FB this week as they discuss all things #RelationshipGoals with a series throughout May. Tonight’s episode was about fighting fair during COVID and beyond. Our therapy pick this week is to practice smudging to cleanse the energy around you! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP09 – The Stress of Confined Thinking w. Chidi
Note: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 executive order. We are not encouraging anyone to leave home and do anything discussed during this episode. This week, we listen to a different approach to healing – positive energy and higher vibrations. Our therapy pick this week is to ‘feel the fear, and do it anyway’ – you got this! Toni Brookes wants us to try, advice she’s trying to take for the spiders in her life. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP08 – How Stress Kills & What You Can Do w. @MrDavidMcCullar
Note: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 executive order. We are not encouraging anyone to leave home and do anything discussed during this episode. This week, we get deep into the outcomes of trauma. “Mental Health is the driving force of your whole being” David McCullar shares that we all experience trauma in some form and the answer is to condition yourself to repeat healing modalities. Our therapy pick this episode is the Inception Mental Health Gym total body circuit. Toni Brookes wants us to figure out a healthy pattern to follow and turn negative energy into positive energy (virtually). Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP07 Stress Relief Through Comedy w. @CocoTheComic
Note: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 executive order. We are not encouraging anyone to leave home and do anything discussed during this episode. Get ready for this ab workout, because you won’t stop laughing. The legendary Detroit comic Coco joins us to share how she’s been able to succeed in the entertainment business for over 25 + years. Coco’s top stress relievers: meditation, driving, and therapy. This week, our therapy pick is ‘Watch a funny video’ and Toni Brookes wants us to smile at someone (virtually). Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP06 - Solopreneur Stressors w. Kwaku
Note: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 executive order. We are not encouraging anyone to leave home and do anything discussed during this episode. This week, we chat with Metro Detroit mover & shaker Kwaku. Creator of Black Restaurant Week and the Strange Roots Box, we chat candidly about what it’s like to build legacy, manage stress, and navigate failure in a healthy way through “thought management”. Our therapy pick is tension/release exercises to help reduce stress. And, Toni Brookes wants us to try, try, try again if we don’t succeed at something. Follow Kwaku on IG @oseicanyousee and us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP05 - 30+ Ways to Reduce Stress
This is the first episode of our 4-part series discussing all things stress! Toni Brookes and Meg Watt chat about things we can all do to manage our stress better at work. This week, our therapy pick is grounding during moments of feeling overwhelmed. And, Toni Brookes wants us to make sure we give without wanting something in return. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt and @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP04 - I'm Black and Queer...So? w. Gerald
S2EP03 - Ministry & Mental Health w. Rod, Shawn, and Ro
Rod, Shawn, and Rozelle joined us from various churches around metro Detroit and we discussed some of the church stereotypes and how mental health is intersecting with Christianity. Some churches are even hiring counselors to help the communities served. This week, our therapy pick is visualization for healing. And, Toni Brookes wants us to make sure we tell people we love them while they are here. Follow us on IG@tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP02 - Do You Have a Toxic Family? w. @referenceandframe
Meg asks some questions for an icebreaker to help assess whether you have a toxic family or family members. Our guest Ayo weighs in on her description of a toxic family and how she’s navigated those relationships. This week, our therapy pick is boundaries. Check out the book by Henry Cloud. And, Toni Brookes wants us to know, it’s okay to say ‘no’. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S2EP01 - New Year New Relationship Goals
S1EP15 - Season 1 Finale feat. @sweatlikeamuva and @formykidskids
This week, it’s the final episode of 2019 and Season 1. Thank you to everyone who’s been rocking with us. We have an interesting chat with husband and wife law and med student, business owners, and parents of one toddler, and one newborn. This week’s therapy pick is a couple’s retreat, and Toni Brookes gives the benefits of attending a couple’s retreat! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S1EP14 - From 9-5 to Entrepreneur w. @laura melissa artistry
S1EP13 - From Pain to Passion w. 1Girl1Mic
Thanks to everyone who listened to Episode 12, the feedback has been great. This week, we’re back talking with podcast host @1girl1mic. The conversation gets deep and we help her have a breakthrough moment! Our therapy pick is Reike and Toni Brookes has some tips to help you master your relationships both platonic and romantic. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S1EP12 - Self-Esteem: I {didn’t} Get It From My Momma w. @Ashly_nikol87
S1EP11 - Bae Sick...Now What w. Top Chef
This week, we chat with chef Top from Premium Taste Catering, LLC and explore how complex running a business can be with the love of your life, while facing sickness. This week’s therapy pick is acupuncture and Toni Brookes wants us to practice patience in our relationships this week. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S1EP10 - Soooooo Anxious w. Steph Henderson
Welcome back you guys! This week, we tackle a topic that almost anybody can relate to: Anxiety. Our guest Steph talks about her experience with it as a mom, full time PhD student, friend, daughter, etc. Toni Brookes is back from Mexico and hanging out with us. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S1EP09 - Marriage Is Still The Goal
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S01EP08 Toxic Masculinity vs. Traditional Manhood
what manhood looks like today and what we need to leave in the past. Owner of Black Love is
Power, Deysun Troo (@black.love.is.power) enlightens us and is not afraid to cry when he needs
to. Our therapy pick is, family therapy and Toni Brookes wants us to tell someone we love them.
Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener
questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
Why do we stay in abusive relationships?
Yoga in the Hood
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Why Black Men Need Therapy w. New Patient Oscar!
Having known Meg Watt for years, Oscar was hesitant to take the leap and schedule his appointment. Well, he finally did and he’s here to chat about how therapy has impacted his world, and why every black man can benefit from it. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S1E04: Bombshell Dog!
We’re talking about the ‘d’ word: depression. Meg Watt shares her diagnosis of depression and speaks candidly about how it shows up in her life. Toni Brookes is finished with anger management and might continue going. Our therapy pick is talk therapy and the relationship goal for this week is to focus on the stronger relationships in your life to battle your depression. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S1E03 - Hoe Phase of Nah w. Coach Shay
Coach Shay is back to help us wrap up the chat on childhood wounds. This time, we focus on how a lack of nurturing growing up can contribute to adult destructive behaviors. This week’s therapy pick is a Yoni Steam! Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
S01E02: Survivor Mode w Coach Shay
Welcome back! This week, we’re bringing our first guest Coach Shay to help us chat about Childhood Wounds and how to navigate them as adults. Our weekly therapy pick and #RelationshipGoal is back also. Follow Coach Shay on Instagram @_CoachShay_. Follow us on IG @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Don’t forget to send all listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.
uNeedTherapy2 - S1E01: Ying & Yang
Welcome and thank you for tuning in to our very first episode of the uNeedTherapy2 Podcast. This episode, we introduce our two cohosts Meg Watt and Toni Brookes and the differences they share, discuss why Meg Watt started therapy over 10 years ago, Toni Brookes’ limited therapeutic experience, this week's therapy pick EMDR, and the #RelationshipGoal with Toni Brookes’. Follow us @tonibrookes @313megwatt @uNeedTherapy2. Please send listener questions to info@uneedtherapy2.com.