Intake Talk Show

Intake Talk Show

Intake Talk Show is a mental health podcast hosted by Bertha Freeman-Barrett, LMHC, that breaks stigmas and explores how everything we “intake” shapes our lives. Each week, we dive into raw conversations on trauma, healing, anxiety, faith, cultural identity, and personal growth. With expert insights and guest voices, Intake Talk Show offers real stories, tools, and reflection for anyone seeking clarity, resilience, and transformation.

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August 26, 2025 27 mins

In this powerful episode of the Intake Talk ShowBrittany Caldwell shares Part 3 of her journey as a breast cancer survivor, actress, and content creator. She opens up about the realities of navigating treatment as a Black woman, the importance of advocacy in the medical system, and how therapy and support systems carried her through.

This conversation will inspire you to choose life, embrace resilience, and find joy even in the fa...

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In this episode, host Bertha Barrett, LMHC, LPC, CCTP, engages in a profound conversation with Britney Caldwell about her journey through breast cancer. Britney shares how she harnessed creativity and positivity to navigate her challenges, emphasizing the transformative power of belief and resilience.


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The importance of maintaining a positive mindset during adversity. How creativity can be a p...

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In this inspiring episode, we delve into the transformative power of creativity as a tool for resilience with our special guest, Britney Caldwell—an actress, writer, and content creator. Britney shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer and how she harnessed creativity, positivity, and the power of belief to navigate her healing process. Through her story, we explore the importance of setting firm boundaries...

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In this quick solo episode, I’m unpacking why “trigger” isn’t just a trendy word—it’s a real emotional response rooted in trauma, grief, or past wounds. And for those who dismiss it? That reaction is a trigger too.

Let’s talk about emotional honesty, healing with self-awareness, and why your response matters more than the label.

🎧 Listen now and share with someone who’s learning how to heal without shame.

#MentalHealthMatters #Trigge...

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In this episode, Bertha Barrett, LMHC, LPC, CCTP, explores self-awareness, trauma healing, emotional wellness, and the importance of conscious living. In this powerful Part Two relaunch episode, host Bertha Barrett, continues her heartfelt exploration into the critical question: What are you intaking? She invites listeners to reflect on how their environment, thoughts, relationships, conversations, and daily experiences shape their...

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What if every conversation, memory, post, and emotion you absorbed was shaping the story you believe about yourself?

In this eye-opening premiere of Intake Talk Show, host Bertha Freeman-Barrett, LMHC, LPC, CCTP, invites you to reflect on the psychological “intake” that influences how we see ourselves—and the world around us.

From unhealed trauma to everyday interactions, what we consume mentally becomes the narrative we live by.

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This is just a sample of what's to come. Actress and content creator Brittney Caldwell shares her journey with cancer and how she used her creativity to help her cope. Full episodes coming soon starting July 29, 2025.

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What does "I love you" really mean?

In this heartfelt solo reflection, Bertha Barrett, LMHC, LPC, CCTP, dives deep into the unseen layers of love—beyond the surface-level words we often exchange without clarity. With the dual lens of a therapist and a human navigating real relationships, she unpacks the silent assumptions, unmet needs, and misunderstood expressions of love that quietly sabotage connection.

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Intake Talk Show originally launched on YouTube, where it quickly became a space for bold, healing conversations. Now, it’s expanding to podcast platforms to meet you wherever you are.

Hosted by Bertha Barrett—licensed mental health counselor and certified trauma professional—Intake is where we shine the light from a mental health perspective.

🎙️ This isn’t just a show—it’s a movement.

Each episode explores the real-life experiences ...

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