Marisha talks candidly with one of her best friends, and they discuss how friendships look as you age—what's okay, what's not, finding the time, changing seasons, and several factors in between. Challenge: Evaluate your friendships beyond the length of time you've known each other. See below for additional information about this episode: ⁠Click here to get to know Marisha ⁠www.marishamathis.com⁠ Click here to purchase Big Mama Was Wrong: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ Episode Guest: Esther Gaines Follow Esther on IG: lifewith_esther

Marisha and Blaise debunk suicide as Blaise shares his personal journey of overcoming suicide attempts and Depression to become the Dope Black Therapist. Ask yourself this: Have you been entertaining negative thoughts that you shouldn’t? Is it time to talk to someone? See below for additional information about this episode: ⁠Click here to get to know Marisha www.marishamathis.com Click here to purchase Big Mama Was Wrong: ⁠Amazon⁠ Episode Guest: Blaise Harris, LCMHC, LCASA, The Dope Black Therapist More information about Blaise https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/ Insta @ the_dopeblacktherapist (www.instagram.com/the_dopeblacktherapist), Facebook @ G squared consulting and counseling services (https://www.facebook.com/people/G-Squared-Consulting-and-Counseling-Services/100088298255566/)  Purchase your copy of Becoming the Dope Black Therapist https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLX8VR59TCVC0/checkout/EWQABT4UTOGV7CR4XONG3SM4 Information about the Men’s Group https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group Our Sponsors: Be the Light Christian Bookstore (⁠https://www.bethelightbookstore.com/⁠) Basement to Balcony (⁠https://basementtobalcony.com/⁠) Qué Soul Insta @ Que_souls (⁠https://www.instagram.com/que_souls⁠)

Marisha and her friend, Jamar Allen, unpack and discuss "teller's remorse"- or sharing information and regretting it later. They also discuss being safe spaces for others and the challenges of being vulnerable. *Ask yourself- what has made you think twice about sharing sensitive or personal information?* See below for additional information about this episode: ⁠Click here to get to know Marisha ⁠www.marishamathis.com⁠ Click here to purchase Big Mama Was Wrong: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ Episode Guest: Jamar Allen Email Jamar: [email protected]

Marisha and Dr. Kirby Anthony explore emotional intelligence and its need among church leadership. See below for additional information about this episode: ⁠ Click here to get to know Marisha ⁠www.marishamathis.com⁠ Click here to purchase Big Mama Was Wrong: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ Episode Guest: Dr. Kirby Anthony For more information about Dr. Kirby Anthony visit ⁠www.qcfam.com Insta @drkirbyanthony Our Sponsors: Be the Light Christian Bookstore (⁠⁠https://www.bethelightbookstore.com/⁠⁠) Basement to Balcony (⁠⁠https://basementtobalcony.com/⁠⁠) Qué Soul Insta @ Que_souls (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/que_souls⁠⁠)

Marisha and Dr. Shannon Hargrove-Scott discuss substance and dependency with loved ones as they unpack enabling versus support. Ask yourself this: Have I enabled or supported? See below for additional information about this episode: ⁠Click here to get to know Marisha www.marishamathis.com Click here to purchase Big Mama Was Wrong: ⁠Amazon⁠ Episode Guest: Dr. Shannon Hargrove-Scott, EdD, LCSW, LCAS For more information about Dr. Shannon Hargove-Scott, visit www.edmanhealth.com Facebook Our Sponsors: Be the Light Christian Bookstore (⁠⁠https://www.bethelightbookstore.com/⁠⁠) Basement to Balcony (⁠⁠https://basementtobalcony.com/⁠⁠) Qué Soul Insta @ Que_souls (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/que_souls⁠⁠)

Marisha and Dr. Uzama Price explore Autism Spectrum Disorder, how we can support others who have children with special needs, and provide great insight to help us understand what others may be experiencing and feeling. ⁠Click here to get to know Marisha www.marishamathis.com Click here to purchase Big Mama Was Wrong: ⁠Amazon⁠ Episode Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uzama-price-e-d-nadd-dds-bcba-301820126/ Our Sponsors: Be the Light Christian Bookstore (⁠https://www.bethelightbookstore.com/⁠) Basement to Balcony (⁠https://basementtobalcony.com/⁠) Qué Soul Insta @ Que_souls (⁠https://www.instagram.com/que_souls⁠)

Marisha sits down with Math coach, Laneshia Boone, as they unpack challenges and how to support students throughout their school years. See below for additional information about this episode: ⁠Click here to get to know Marisha ⁠www.marishamathis.com⁠ Click here to order a copy of Big Mama Was Wrong: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Mama-Was-Wrong-Embracing/dp/B0CNQJY3D3 Our Sponsors: Be the Light Christian Bookstore (⁠https://www.bethelightbookstore.com/⁠) Basement to Balcony (⁠https://basementtobalcony.com/⁠) Qué Soul Insta @ Que_souls (⁠https://www.instagram.com/que_souls⁠) Episode Guest: Laneshia Lamb-Boone, Math Coach More information Laneshia: Laneshia is a dedicated and experienced Math Coach who leverages her expertise in mathematics education to inspire and support students in achieving academic success. She is passionate about creating engaging learning environments and implementing effective strategies to advance student and teacher outcomes. If you or someone you know are ready to tap into their math genius, Laneshia is only an email away ([email protected]). Website (msha.ke/bearfruiteducation) Insta (www.instagram.com/budandbearfruited) Youtube  @budandbearfruited 

Marisha and The Dope Black Therapist, Blaise Harris, discuss how irritability and anger can be mistaken for attitudes in Black men and women and how they show up in our everyday lives. Ask yourself this: Is your quick temper, irritability, or “antisocial” way really who you are, or is something else happening? See below for additional information about this episode: ⁠Click here to get to know Marisha www.marishamathis.com Click here to purchase Big Mama Was Wrong: ⁠Amazon⁠ Sponsors: Our Sponsors: Be the Light Christian Bookstore (⁠https://www.bethelightbookstore.com/⁠) Basement to Balcony (⁠https://basementtobalcony.com/⁠) Qué Soul Insta @ Que_souls (⁠https://www.instagram.com/que_souls⁠) Episode Guest: Blaise Harris, LCMHC, LCASA, The Dope Black Therapist More information about Blaise https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/ Insta @ the_dopeblacktherapist (www.instagram.com/the_dopeblacktherapist), Facebook @ G squared consulting and counseling services (https://www.facebook.com/people/G-Squared-Consulting-and-Counseling-Services/100088298255566/) Register for the Black Fathers Summit (www.blackfatherssummit.com )

Marisha shares some of her story and introduces the Big Mama Was Wrong Podcast. For more information about Marisha visit www.marishamathis.com Click here to purchase Big Mama Was Wrong: ⁠Amazon⁠ Our Sponsors: Be the Light Christian Bookstore (⁠https://www.bethelightbookstore.com/⁠) Basement to Balcony (⁠https://basementtobalcony.com/⁠) Qué Soul Insta @ Que_souls (⁠https://www.instagram.com/que_souls⁠)

Marisha and Tai Connects dive into content from the Big Mama Was Wrong series and tap into some subcultures and beliefs in the Black community. *Ask yourself this: "Am I following any beliefs or traditions that don't match who I am or want to be?" If you answered "yes", why? See below for additional information about this episode: Click here to get to know Marisha (www.callmerisha.com) Click here to purchase Big Mama Was Wrong: Amazon Episode Guest: Tai "Connects" Caldwell, Resilience Coach, NC Peer Support Specialist hike2connect.com Insta @taiconnects (https://www.instagram.com/taiconnects) Our Sponsors: Be the Light Christian Bookstore (https://www.bethelightbookstore.com/) Basement to Balcony (https://basementtobalcony.com/) Qué Soul Insta @ Que_souls (https://www.instagram.com/que_souls)