RBW SZN 6 Ep.3 : Black Culture Thrives✨ New Episode Alert! 🎙️In this episode, Joi and Deneshia explore how Black culture is THRIVING 🌱🔥 while diving deep into the importance of safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community and Black men 🖤🌈Joi highlights a recent article naming Arkansas as the least safe state for LGBTQIA+ individuals — a hard truth we can’t ignore. 📰💔👉 LINK HERE https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/arkansas-is-the-worst-state-for-lgbtq-equality-report-finds/Together, we unpack tangible ways to become a soft place to land for those in our communities who need it most 🤝💬💡 If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend and keep the conversation going. Healing happens in community!#LatePost #PrideMonth #BlackTherapistsSpeaksr #SafeSpacesMatter #BlackMenDeserveRest #LGBTQIAAllies #CommunityCare #PodcastDrop #MentalHealthAwareness #SafetyforAll #SoftPlaceToLand

 SZN 6 of the Resilient Black Women Podcast is HERE! We’re back and better — and welcoming our amazing co-host Deneshia back to the mic! This season, we’re diving deep into the issues impacting Black women — from the weight of survival mode to the truth about depression in our communities. According to the research , Black women are disproportionately affected by mental health challenges — and we’re here to talk about it.We’re redefining resilience. Not as pushing through at all costs, but as healing, resting, and reclaiming our wholeness. You are NOT alone. This episode is your reminder that it’s okay to step out of fight or flight and step into recovery. Bio-psycho-social overhaul? Yes. It’s overdue.So press play. This one is for YOU.#ResilientBlackWomen #SZN6 #BlackMentalHealthMatters #HealingInCommunity #StrongButHealing #RestIsResistance #TherapyForBlackGirls #MentalHealthAwareness #RedefiningResilience #FightOrFlight #YouAreNotAlone #PodcastSeason6 #BlackWomenHealing #WellnessForUs 

In this heartfelt transition episode, Deneshia and Joi open up about the changes happening both in the world and in the journey of their podcast. From new directions in their message to saying goodbye to a partnership with KUAF NPR Radio as host and producer, this episode marks a bold and beautiful new beginning.With honesty and heart, Deneshia and Joi step fully into the process  of owning their voices and reclaiming the narrative of Black Womanhood and resilience. As they navigate the challenges of producing and creating their podcast independently, they remain committed to their mission: TO de-stigmatize mental health for Black Women and Women of Color.Tune in to hear our stories on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube as we redefine strength and resilience, and join a community where healing is a radical act of self-love and communal support. 

We welcome back our producer Leah Grant for the “Producers Corner” series!

In this episode, we’re diving deep into transitions that have occurred for us in 2025—

Welcome back to our new segment called “Producer’s Corner”.In this episode our producer, Leah will interview Deneshia about how she got into therapy and why she continues to pursue her passion in the mental health and wellness community.

Welcome back to our new segment called “Producer’s Corner”!In this episode our producer, Leah will interview Joi about how she got into therapy and why she continues to pursue her passion in the mental health and wellness community.

Lakisha Bradley is no stranger to the podcast. She has been a consistent friend and community partner for us. We are excited to have her back! In this episode she shared her passion for art as it stems from both her father and her mother. She traces the early civil rights activism her father had as one of many Black children desegregating schools back in the day. As she reflects with Joi & Denshia it shows that the legacy of social activism started with her father and continues with her work now with MYTBYDESIGN. Lakisha Bradley, is finishing up her Master’s in Counseling and a Certification in Art Therapy. She is currently interning with Cartsen Counseling where she is able to offer free Art Therapy for the community. Lakisha reports how she wants to continue to offer therapy for free or at a discounted price once she is licensed. Lakisha shares with us her journey! We hope you all gain something from her!

This episode is a reflection of what has happened since 11/5. Joi, Dr. Jordan and Dr. Silena share their reflections of the election. This episode is all about helping us find our way in during a Trump Presidency! We deal with issues of feminism versus womanism. Dr. Jordan reminds us all that we have permission to ALL of our FEELINGS. Dr. Silena reminds Black women to care for their WHOLE SELF. For the next four years, take care of you. Create when you can. And never give up hope.

On this podcast, we often hear the Black woman’s perspective but we also want to listen to Black Men. In this episode, Deneshia and Joi want to pause to interview a Black man on how he has allowed his passion to fuel his healing journey.Nate Walls has been a pillar in the Northwest Arkansas community by using his career in the food industry to service people from all walks of life since 2017. He uses his catering business, SecondHand Smoke to bring healing and dignity to those who exist in underserved communities.Throughout this episode, Nate shares experiences about how he healed himself among/with Black Women despite the tension that exists in the Black community and how Black women encouraged him to seek support through therapy.We really hope you enjoy the message of resilience and hope that Nate shared with us!Find out more about Nate Walls by visiting his website. https://www.secondhandsmokenwa.co