Like-Minded with Dr. Patrice

Intergenerational trauma, especially for communities of color, can leave lasting and deep impacts. On this week’s episode, Dr. Patrice speaks with Dr. Yanira Hernandez - therapist, educator, and speaker - on how to recognize these wounds and identify steps to moving forward.

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From onscreen arguments to offscreen filming conditions, how does the drama of reality TV - both in front of and behind the camera - affect mental health? On this week’s episode, Dr. Patrice is joined by writer and editor Ineye Komonibo to discuss reality TV’s impact on both its cast as well as its viewing audience.

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When disaster strikes and the worst-case scenario happens, how do we process and move forward? On this week’s episode, Dr. Patrice is joined by disaster mental health expert Dr. Sylvie Taylor to unpack how our brains react to crisis, discuss what the aftermath of traumatic events can look like, and provide tips for those recovering from disaster.

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With many people spending significant time at work, it’s no surprise that the workplace can have an effect on one’s mental health. This week, Dr. Patrice chats with Malika Begin - Founder and CEO of Begin Development - about pressures and divides at work and creating healthy team dynamics.

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Young women face a variety of challenges - and it’s safe to say that many of these obstacles can impact their mental health. On this week’s episode, Dr. Patrice is joined by Dawn L. Brown - CEO of EmpowHer Institute - to discuss what these challenges look like, what they can result in, and what can be done to help.

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Work can already impact people’s mental health - but how does it impact one’s mental health when the workplace is not an inclusive space? Join in as Dr. Patrice speaks with Bianca Reed, Founder and Principal Consultant of Convey Culture, about fostering an inclusive workplace environment and cultivating belonging in the workplace.

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Pregnancy, post-partum, and parenting can be extremely impactful to mental health, and for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, there can be additional challenges that arise. How can mothers and parents best take care of their mental health during such a pivotal period of life? Listen as Dr. Patrice discusses the topic with Ebony Williams, LMFT - Founder of Cactus in Bloo...

You may have noticed how mental health has been making a bigger appearance both on TV and in conversations behind the scenes. But how do these on-screen portrayals impact real life? What structures are in place to make sure that mental health is cared for on-set? Join Dr. Patrice as she speaks with Jose Alejandro Bastidas - Television Editor at TheWrap - on how far the entertainment has come, and what can still be done and improved...

Navigating a corporate career can have its mental health impacts, but especially for Black women. How can BIPOC professionals strive to rise the ranks while protecting their mental wellbeing? Listen as Dr. Patrice converses with Bree Frank - Senior Production Executive for a major streamer and Founder of Hue You Know - about her journey and what she has learned.

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Mental health is a major topic in the media, and more and more people (including celebrities and top-performing athletes) are willing to share that they are struggling. We also know that many of these issues began when we were young and could have been built up for years, until they seem impossible to manage. Join international psychologists Dr. Patrice Le Goy and Dr. Patricia Perez  as they provide general tips for all parents to ...

There are several barriers that communities of color can face in seeking out mental health resources - there may be stigma towards people who receive counseling services and there may also be a lack of low and no-cost services provided by therapists who represent the community. Having therapists with a similar culture can be an important point of connection for people who are hesitant about therapy services and the services being r...

How do you unpack and address microaggressions - especially when you’re at work? For people of color, experiencing microaggressions on the job can impact not only their mental health, but job performance and satisfaction. Join Dr. Patrice as she chats with Tony Franklin - VP of Sales and Client Partnerships at DIRECTV and host of the “A Black Executive Perspective” Podcast - about their experiences with the topic and what’s helped ...

Colorism is an issue that not only has the potential to impact the mental health of people of color, but in many cases there is potential for physical health to be impacted as well. It is an issue we see in current events, such as the language used towards darker-skinned public figures such as Michelle Obama and in film and television, where 80% of Black female characters have light or medium skin tones.  Join Dr. Patrice Le Goy as...