In today's episode, special guest Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, joins us share her insight and strategies for getting through that break-up.  Dr. Joy is a trailblazer in fighting the stigma of seeking therapy and her knowledge and expertise in helping women heal from unhealthy and unhappy relationships provides listeners with great tips on how best to deal with the difficult emotions that arise when faced with a break-up.   Thoughts on why getting past a break up is so difficult (even when you know its for the best) are shared as well as reasons why you may continue to desire connection, even when you say the relationships is over. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a clinical psychologist with a practice in Atlanta, GA and she is also well known for her podcast Therapy for Black Girls.  She has also created a national directory which lists Black therapists in cities across the US, which has become an important and popular resource for those seeking therapy.  Dr. Joy has made various media appearances and has been featured in well-known publications including "O" Magazine, where she promotes the benefits and importance of seeking therapy.  Her commitment to combating the stigma of seeking help has been hugely successful, as more people of color begin to reach out for help in dealing with life's issues. How to reach Dr. Joy: Dr. Joy's Website Dr. Joy's FB Group Dr. Joy's FB Page Dr. Joy's Online Support Group Books Dr. Joy referenced: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, By Kristen Neff It's Called a Break-up Because it's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-up Buddy, by Greg Behrendt Getting Past Your Breakup, by Susan J. Elliott   Relationship Recipes Resources: Kim's Book is Available on Amazon: Relationship Recipes Book by Kim Knight FB Group: Relationship Recipes Lounge FB Page: Relationship Recipes Let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss. Leave suggestions in the FB Group Relationship Recipes Lounge or send us an email.  Need therapy??   Therapy for Black Girls Therapy for Black Men Psychology Today Directory Remember to share the podcast with family and friends, and don't forget to leave a review in iTunes! Contact Kim at:  [email protected]    

Don't let the fact you are not in a relationship ruin your Valentine's Day. Join Kim as she shares suggestions from fellow therapists on how to make the day a special one whether you have a partner to share it with or not. The theme of the show is self care and self love with specific recommendations on things you can do. Thank you to my colleagues who's generosity in providing information, made this show possible:   If interested in contacting my fellow colleagues, their links are below: Latrice McNeal - Dallas, TX Lexx James - St. Louis, MO Kenecia Muller, MS LMHC, CAP, Jacksonville, FL Jessica N D Smith, LCPC, New Lenox, IL Caroline Gonzalez, LPC, San Antonio, TX Kimberly Jones, Los Angeles, CA Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC Lake Worth, Fl Pearl Robinson, LCSW, Houston Tx Sheri Ann-Best, LCSW Long Island, NY Andrea Graves-Sheffield, MFT, Smyrna, TN Alesia Wesley, LMFT, Playa Vista, CA   Sidney Gaskins, MS, LPC, Dallas Tx Neiha Dhar, MFT, Chicago, IL (Insightful Family Therapy) Zanita Cullen, LPC Milwaukee, WI Shatina Dionne, Los Angeles, CA Yolanda Harshaw McCallum, LAC, Little Rock, AR Carla Curtis, MS, CADC, Hanover Park, IL   RELATIONSHIP RECIPES RESOURCES: Kim's Book is Available on Amazon: Relationship Recipes Book by Kim Knight FB Group: Relationship Recipes Lounge FB Page: Relationship Recipes   Let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss. Leave suggestions in the FB Group Relationship Recipes Lounge or send us an email.  Need therapy??   Therapy for Black Girls Therapy for Black Men Psychology Today Directory   Remember to share the podcast with family and friends, and don't forget to leave a review in iTunes! Contact Kim at:  [email protected]    

Today's episode with special guest Ann Dillard, LMFT focuses on Mother/Daughter relationships. She shares her owns experiences on repairing relationships with her own daughter. This episode is packed with information on the significance of mother daughter relationships and how unhealthy connections can impact future relationships. Kim and Ann talk about how women's issues in adult relationships often stem from unhealthy relationships one may have had with their mother. Connections are made that provide insight into why fractures occur, the impact they have and ways to begin repair and healing of those unhealthy relationships. If nothing else this show discussion reinforces the fact that healing is possible! How to contact Ann: Ann's Website Ann's Book: Unchain My Legacy Ann's FB Page Ann's FB Group: Building Authentic Mother Daughter Relationships

Listen as special guest Ann Dillard, LMFT continues to share her insight into creating healthy mother daughter relationships in Part 2 of the discussion, specifically focusing on daughter's whose mother's may have Narcissistic tendencies. She shares the difficulties associated with relationships like this, the effects it can have, and how to better manage them so you can minimize suffering. Learn how you can begin the process of healing from the unhealthy dynamic between mother and daughter when the relationship is toxic and you feel like nothing you do will be enough. This episode will hopefully provide hope that one can get the support they need to heal and create positive, healthy relationships in the future. How to contact Ann: Ann's Website Ann's Book - Unchain My Legacy Ann's FB Page Ann's FB Group: Building Authentic Mother Daughter Relationships   Relationship Recipes Resources: Kim's Book is Available on Amazon: Relationship Recipes Book by Kim Knight FB Group: Relationship Recipes Lounge FB Page: Relationship Recipes Let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss. Leave suggestions in the FB Group Relationship Recipes Lounge or send us an email.  Need therapy??   Therapy for Black Girls Therapy for Black Men Psychology Today Directory   Remember to share the podcast with family and friends, and don't forget to leave a review in iTunes!   Contact Kim at:  [email protected]          

Join Kim in today's episode with special guest Chaute Thompson (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) as she shares her insight and offers great tips and strategies on managing singleness. She shares ways in which you can still find happiness and enjoy life, while waiting to find the "right one". Being alone in no way means your have to feel lonely and Chaute explains specific ways to handle your "in the meantime". Learning how to be "ok" with being by yourself can feel daunting. But when Chaute talks about learning to love yourself by dating yourself, things become clear on what one needs to do in order to find their "happy" during their "single season". A host of resources are shared that can provide additional support in learning how to enjoy life while being single. How to contact Chaute: Link to book: Brand New Me Chaute's FB Page: Brand New Me FB Group: Brand New Me Chaute's YouTube Channel   Relationship Recipes Podcast Resources: Kim's Book is Available on Amazon: Relationship Recipes Book by Kim Knight FB Group: Relationship Recipes Lounge FB Page: Relationship Recipes   Let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss. Leave suggestions in the FB Group Relationship Recipes Lounge or send us an email.  Need therapy??   Therapy for Black Girls Therapy for Black Men Psychology Today Directory Remember to share the podcast with family and friends, and don't forget to leave a review in iTunes! Contact Kim at:  [email protected]  

Dating in today's world is often frustrating and difficult leaving many to feel hopeless in their search for the right partner. Listen as Atlanta's Millennial Dating Coach, Marquita Johnson, LPC, shares her insight and advice on how to navigate dating in today's world. In this episode you will learn why dating can be so daunting and how to approach dating so you can have the best chance at success in finding "the one". We discuss how to make the most of the dating process and how dating today differs from dating in the past.  We also share the top 3 mistakes people make when dating.  We also discuss how to deal with frustration and feelings of hopelessness when it comes to finding the right person. Here's how to connect with Marquita Johnson, LPC: Millennial Dating Coach Millennial Dating Coach FB Page Relationship Recipes Resources:   Kim's Book is Available on Amazon: Relationship Recipes Book by Kim Knight   FB Group: Relationship Recipes Lounge FB Page: Relationship Recipes   Let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss.  Leave suggestions in the FB Group Relationship Recipes Lounge or send us an email.    Need therapy??   Therapy for Black Girls Therapy for Black Men Psychology Today Directory   Remember to share the podcast with family and friends, and don't forget to leave a review in iTunes!   Contact Kim at:  [email protected]        

Wondering what it means to be in "Struggle Love"?  In this episode, guest therapist Jasmine Price, LCPC gives her insight into what it is to be in a "struggle love" type of relationship.  she talks about how sometimes we loose ourselves in our relationships to the point of it being a struggle.  The discussion covers how the concept of struggle love came about and offers historical perspective on the topic.  We talk about generation cycles and the role it plays in who we become in our relationships.  Suggestions and guidance is offered on what to do if you find yourself in "Struggle Love" and the first steps necessary toward no longer struggling in your relationships.  

Guest therapist, Dr. Natalie Jones shares her insight into what it's like to be in a narcissistic relationship. Her and Kim break down what the signs are and shares what some of the not so obvious signs might be. The answer the questions on what to do once you realize you may be in love with narcissist. And also how you might be able to help someone who you know is in a narcissistic type of relationship. Many narcissistic relationships start of wonderful but can quickly turn into misery and feelings of despair. This episode gives hope to those who may feel they are stuck or trapped in an unhealthy emotionally abusive relationship. In addition to hope, listeners are given tangible strategies and tips on what they can do to start dealing and healing from their toxic relationship. How to contact Dr. Natalie Jones: https://drnataliejones.com https://drnataliejones.com/podcast-2/   Relationship Recipes Resources: Relationship Recipes Podcast (Facebook Page)   Relationship Recipes Lounge (Facebook Group)   Kim's Book is Available on Amazon: Relationship Recipes Book by Kim Knight Let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss.  Leave suggestions in the FB Group Relationship Recipes Lounge or send us an email.    Need therapy??   Therapy for Black Girls Directory Therapy for Black Men Directory Psychology Today Directory   Remember to share the podcast with family and friends, and don't forget to leave a review in iTunes! Contact Kim at: [email protected]

In this episode, Kim and celebrity therapist, relationship expert and author, Vladmire Calixte offer reasons why some may be in a cycle of repeating bad relationships. When reflecting on relationships, one may discover that they have a history of attracting the wrong people. Vladmire shares how relationships are like mirrors that reflect back to us the work that we still need to do in order to heal past wounds. Learn how to make the connections between your past unresolved hurts and your current choice in partners. Listen to how Vladmire shares her passion on this topic and what you can do starting to today to break the cycle of bad relationships. How to contact Vladmire: https://www.liferebuilding.com Resources from today's episode: https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Transparent-Yourself-Attracting-Relationships-ebook/dp/B07FBBX9BV/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1531009255&sr=8-1 Therapy for Black Men Directory: https://therapyforblackmen.org     Relationship Recipes Resources:   Kim's Book is Available on Amazon: Relationship Recipes Book by Kim Knight   FB Group: Relationship Recipes Lounge FB Page: Relationship Recipes   Let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss.  Leave suggestions in the FB Group Relationship Recipes Lounge or send us an email.  Need therapy??   Therapy for Black Girls Therapy for Black Men Psychology Today Directory   Remember to share the podcast with family and friends, and don't forget to leave a review in iTunes! Contact Kim at:  [email protected]  

New show segment, Relationship Goals, debuts with the first couple, Hollywood & Violet of Queen Sugar. Kim and her colleague and guest. Keisha Wells discuss details of couple's relationship highlighting what they do right and why their relationship works so well. They also get into possible challenges that could be on the horizon if the couple isn't careful at minding their communication and levels of honesty. We talk about how one's past almost always plays a role in how they function in their current relationships and how betrayal doesn't have to lead to break up as is the case with Hollywood and Violet. We often spend so much time to talk about what couples do wrong, but this episode will look at what they are doing right! Enjoy the discussion and please join in the conversation in the FB Group. Details below. Get in touch with Keisha: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/keisha-wells-columbus-ga/374636 Queen Sugar: http://www.oprah.com/app/queen-sugar.html Relationship Recipes Resources: Relationship Recipes Book by Kim Knight FB Group: Relationship Recipes Lounge FB Page: Relationship Recipes   Let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss.  Leave suggestions in the FB Group Relationship Recipes Lounge!    Need therapy??   Therapy for Black Girls Therapy for Black Men Psychology Today Directory   Remember to share the podcast with family and friends, and don't forget to leave a review in iTunes!