The Dr. Alisha Podcast: What’s the Lyrics To your Life, Love, & Relationships?

In this episode, I discuss how Lauryn Hill and Kobe Bryant are two phenomenal and prominent figures in their respective industries. As a sports and music lover, I explore and process the overlap of their influence. We can learn a great deal from Lauryn’s and Kobe’s work ethic and artistic expression.

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In today's episode, I share my personal thoughts and feelings about Lauryn Hill and her solo debut album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" and her appearance on MTV's Unplugged. Lauryn's natural ability to blend genres, her soulful sounds, and meaningful lyrics is to be discussed with grace. I offer a few reflective questions throughout the episode to help you consider how you can find peace of mind and defin...

In today’s episode, I share my personal thoughts and feelings about Kobe Bryant, his memoir, and the concept of The Mamba Mentality. It’s important to apply this mantra to your everyday life as a way to not only get the results you desire but to embrace the process of the journey. I offer a few reflective questions throughout the episode to help you consider your passion and love for a thing.

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In this episode, I share a short poem that I wrote in 2010, Expressions. Expressing your emotions can be difficult at first but the result is liberating. I believe that when we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. Emotions give meaning to the story and paints a descriptive picture to what we are trying to express. I offer a few reflective questions at the end.

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In this episode, I discuss the two types of motivation, intrinsic and extrinsic. We all need a pick me up, some intrinsic motivation to focus on, and encouraging words to lift us up every now and then, especially when we’re feeling tired, discouraged, or defeated. I provide a few tips on how to find it, create it, and keep it motivation daily.

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In this episode, I discuss how to apologize with genuineness, empathy, and validation. One common struggle that I found in my work with couples in therapy, is their inability to apologize. Some people find it difficult or refuse to take accountability for their actions. They play the victim or minimize the magnitude of the problem. Learning a healthy way to communicate your apology and accept an apology is a foundational tool in an...

In this episode, I read a poem that I wrote about summer and discuss how we often compare our summers to other people. I then, offer a few things to think about as you continue with the next several weeks before the season changes to Fall. I encourage you to not let other people's destination become a distraction from you enjoying your summer.

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As I mentioned last week, I am a creative poet and I love the freedom of expression, honesty, and rawness in sharing your thoughts and feelings, from pen to paper. Rather I’m writing about my own experience or writing to empathize with someone else's story, the emotions grow deeper. In this episode, I share a poem that I wrote in 2017, "Invisible". I also offer a few general ways to become more visible.

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In this episode, I discuss lyric poetry. I like to consider myself an artist- a creative poet, musician, and writer. I share a poem that I wrote and analyze line by line the meaning of the metaphors. I also briefly discuss Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and how it can be used to reframe and challenge the negative thoughts or 'negative lyrics to a song'.

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In this episode, I celebrate Black Music month. I have a special guest, Eldrick, who is identified as a 90s Hip Hop Head, and we’re going to be discussing artists and songs in the 1990s that best represents vital moments in history and Black history. We focus on the intersectionality of hip hop and fatherhood, relationships, and politics. Then, we discuss some conscious rappers and a few eras of 90 Hip Hop.

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In this episode, I discuss 3 of the 11 areas of father involvement according to my dissertation research; a father’s positive Emotional Response, their Emotional Connection, and Emotional Negative Engagement. I’ll also be discussing the Man Box as coined by Tony Porter.

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In this episode, I discuss 3 of the 11 areas of father involvement according to my dissertation research; a father’s accessibility, positive engagement, and negative engagement. I also discuss common barriers to fathering and offer a few ways to strengthen the father-child relationship regardless of the age of the child/adult child. Lastly, I end with a few questions and reflections, considering June is Black Music Month.

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In this episode, I briefly share research from my dissertation about how fatherhood has changed, particularly the social historical changes for Black fatherhood. I also highlight positive and negative outcomes of having a father present and the role of father figures. Lastly, I end with a 'letter poem'. Be sure to listen to next week's episode as I go in more detail about Black fatherhood.

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The Dr. Alisha Podcast features Dr. Alisha Rorer, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Atlanta, GA, engaging in conversations about life, love, and relationships that will inspire, enlighten, and help you connect to yourself and others. "What's the lyrics" is my metaphoric approach to  unpacking all the things in between the lines.  

Please note that this podcast should not be a replacement for therapy. F...