Episode 4 for Mind Your Mental Podcast is now available!!! In this episode Raquel talks about signs that it may be time to seek professional help.  Tune in to listen.  It can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Radiotopia....and anywhere else you like to listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @MindYourMentalPodcast Follow us on Facebook: Mind Your Mental Podcast

Episode 3 for Mind Your Mental Podcast is now available!!! Tune in to listen.  It can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Radiotopia....basically anywhere you can find a podcast!

In this episode, Raquel talks about the importance of values in helping you attain a more improved mental health.

In this episode Raquel and Dr. Hopkins discuss the various types of depressive disorders, how oppressive systems contribute to depression, gender differences in the expression of depression, and how to manage this condition.  Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram:@TheBlackUnconscious Facebook: The Black UnConscious Twitter @BLKUnConscious

In this episode Raquel and Dr. Hopkins discuss the importance of boundaries, when they are appropriate, and barriers individuals often face when setting them.   Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram :@TheBlackUnconscious Facebook : The Black UnConscious Twitter @BLKUnConscious

This is the second installment of a 2 part series where Raquel and Dr. Hopkins discuss the "Surviving R. Kelly" docuseries. In this episode they discuss how sexual assault impacts the mind, the difficulty with ending abusive relationships, and treatment options for survivors. Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram :@TheBlackUnconscious Facebook : The Black (Un)Conscious Twitter @BLKUnConscious

This is the first installment of a 2 part series where Raquel and Dr. Hopkins discuss the "Surviving R. Kelly" docuseries. In this episode they focus on R. Kelly's behavior and provide education around sexual assault and chronic abuse.  Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram :@TheBlackUnconscious Facebook : The Black (Un)Conscious Twitter @BLKUnConscious

In this episode Raquel and Dr. Hopkins answer questions submitted by YOU, the listeners.   Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobinger From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on:

In this episode, Raquel and Dr. Hopkins talk about the psychology of families. They address how families operate as an imperfect system, how parent-child relationships evolve, adolescent defiance,  and how family therapy can mend intergenerational issues.    Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram :@TheBlackUnconscious Facebook : The Black (Un)Conscious Twitter @BLKUnConscious

In this episode, Raquel and Dr. Hopkins talk all things Black families. The show begins with a brief history lesson on the controversial 1965 "Moynihan Report", and continues with discussion about Black parenting, fear for the safety of Black children,  and relationships between family members.  Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram :@TheBlackUnconscious Twitter @BLKUnConscious

In this episode, Raquel and Dr. Hopkins continue the relationship series by discussing friendships.  They discuss the different types of friendship and their utility, how we make new friends, and what happens when you outgrow a friend. Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram: Theblackunconscious Facebook: Theblackunconscious Twitter: BLKunconscious

This episode is the final installment of a 3-part series on love and intimate relationships. Raquel and Dr. Martin discuss the utility of love languages, hallmarks of toxic relationships, and how to terminate a relationship that's run its course. Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We'll be back with our relationship series next Thursday.  But this week we decided to give you access to the panel that we participated in on diversity at the DC Podcast Festival - Not All Podcasters Are White.  Tune in and let us know what you think.  As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode Dr. Hopkins and Ms. Martin discuss how early attachment styles lead to relationship preferences as an adult. They further discuss hallmarks of healthy relationships.   Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In this episode Raquel and Dr. Hopkins talk about relationships. They discuss what goes into choosing our mates, common mistakes made in relationships, and more.  Tune and leave your thoughts on the episode on our social media accounts! Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In this season two premiere, Raquel and Dr. Hopkins discuss the concept of freedom and it's limited applicability to the Black experience, with regard to civil rights, self-expression, and overall psychological development. Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram Facebook Twitter

n this episode Raquel and Dr. Hopkins take a break from their typical heavy topic discussion, to shoot the breeze about black sitcoms and Issa Rae's Insecure. They rank their most beloved sitcoms and offer fresh perspectives on their favorite characters in Insecure. WARNING: This episode features spoilers through Season 3 Episode 6 of Insecure.  Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In this Episode Raquel and Dr. Hopkins discuss the stressors of intergenerational expectations on family relationships. Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter

In this Episode Raquel and Dr. Hopkins discuss gender roles and power dynamics, at the intersection of race.  Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In this Episode Raquel and Dr. Hopkins discuss the different aspects of anxiety including its impact on the body.  Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In this Episode Raquel and Dr. Hopkins discuss the often tenuous relationship between the Black Church and mental health.  Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobingertween  From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In this episode, Raquel and Dr. Hopkins discuss cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation and how it negatively impacts Black people.   Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobinger From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram: @theblackunconscious Facebook: @theblackunconscious Twitter: BLKunconscious

In this special edition mini-episode, Raquel and Dr. Hopkins answer questions submitted by their listeners. Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobinger From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram: @TheBlackUnconscious Facebook: The Black (Un)Conscious Twitter @BLKUnconscious

In this episode Raquel and Dr. Hopkins demystify the various types and the process of therapy. Among the topics discussed are four therapeutic modalities (individual, couples, family, group), and two schools of thought that guide the therapeutic process (psychodynamic theory and cognitive-behavioral theory). Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobinger From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram: @theblackunconscious Facebook: The Black (Un)Conscious

In this episode, Raquel and Dr. Hopkins discuss the difficulties of building relationships when there are deep rooted problems embedded in the unconscious.    Music: Concrete Jungle by Audiobinger From: The Free Music Archive License: CC BY-NC 4.0 Please follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter