Vividly Speaking with Dr. Vivid
Dr. Ashley Elliott, affectionately known as Dr. Vivid brings all things mental health and wellness with an unfiltered perspective. Listen in as we discuss mental health connections in music, pop culture, our cultures, and daily living. Listeners also get to send in questions to be answered by Dr. Vivid each week.
Episodes
July 28, 2023 • 64 mins
On this episode Dr. Vivid talks about NPCs & the impact chronic pain/chronic illness has on our mental health. Special guest: Leah Michelle aka LMDesigns.
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July 2, 2023 • 46 mins
A very special and transparent episode about where the fk Dr. Vivid has been and has been going through. Shoutout to our coping skills!
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May 6, 2023 • 46 mins
On this episode, Dr. Vivid discusses the tragic loss of Jordan Neely and & overcoming the idea that your wins are not to be celebrated aka "That's what you're supposed to do".
Be safe & love ya self <3
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April 20, 2023 • 46 mins
On this episode of Dr. Vivid reflects on her trip to Alabama State University and chance to work with Kate Spade New York, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, & HER Campus Media. Desantis madness, boy band members being out of pocket, & setting hard boundaries with family are discussed.
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March 25, 2023 • 46 mins
On this episode of Vivid Speaking, Dr. Vivid explores society's attempt to restrict a Black woman's emotions and preferences. The foolery of ableist opinions, recovery, & not getting pieced up by a drag queen are also discussed.
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March 4, 2023 • 46 mins
It's SEASON 3!!!!
Dr. Vivid discusses the importance of discussing end-of-life wishes and affairs with our families. Also, SHE NEEDS BEYONCE TICKETS!!
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December 17, 2022 • 47 mins
On this episode Dr. Vivid discusses masking, the importance of discussing suicide, & fighting the urge to cuss out everyone who has been disrespecting Meg & tWitch.
Trigger Warning: Suicide
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November 30, 2022 • 55 mins
On this episode, Dr. Vivid explores how stress related to proving strength & resilience impacts your mental health & wellness.
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November 9, 2022 • 55 mins
On this episode of Vividly Speaking, Dr. Vivid dives into the Takeoff's untimely passing, the importance of voting for a candidate who cares about their residents, and the importance of not assuming a false sexual identity in order to "keep" a partner. Emotional, spiritual, and social organization are also discussed.
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October 21, 2022 • 55 mins
On this episode, Dr. Vivid dives into why we shouldn't idolize celeb relationships or criticize divorce, her anxiety as it is related to happiness/joy, & creating a "I'm that girl" moment for yourself. This discomfort related to letting go is also discussed.
If you're reading this, you are loved.
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October 6, 2022 • 57 mins
On this episode of Vividly Speaking, Dr. Vivid dives into the complexities of grief by exploring different types of grief and loss. Self-correction and self-checks are also discussed. Shout out to Durrand Bernarr for being a dope ass artist.
A Speak Easy Evening at the National Museum of African American History and Culture:
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September 22, 2022 • 57 mins
On this episode Dr. Vivid dives into how living your life & pursuing your own freedom can be seen as a threat to your family & their rigid belief systems. Also discussed on this episode: gentle parenting, being your own cheerleader, and Ari Lennox's return to our ears.
SHOUTOUT TO A MILLION DOWNLOADS!
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September 14, 2022 • 57 mins
On this episode of Vividly Speaking, Dr. Vivid dives into financial anxiety, poverty mindset, & how our attitudes about money impact our mental health and wellness. Rappers losing their lives at an alarming rate, the need to keep death videos off the internet, the power of a good scream, & Lil' Murda have hits in & out the Pank (The Pink) are also discussed.
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August 31, 2022 • 56 mins
THIS IS THE ANNIVERSARY EPISODE! Thank you for being here for an entire year of Vividly Speaking.
On this episode Dr. Vivid dives into the mental health of those who have just been released from jail & prison. Also discussed are the audacity of Aries Spears, saying yes to yourself, DJ Khaled being consistent, & Beyonce having us in a chokehold. We love you Lizzo! Shoutout to the chronic pain/chronic illness baddies out there!
Remem...
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August 18, 2022 • 55 mins
On this episode of Vividly Speaking, Dr. Vivid asks the people why cleaning your butt is frowned upon is considered homoerotic. We also get into some of the ridiculous and problematic issues Dr. Vivid has faced as Black woman in clinical spaces. Outgrowing our therapists is discussed and the H-Town Hottie's album is given a shout out.
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August 10, 2022 • 56 mins
On this episode Dr. Vivid dives into the ghetto and .5 star rated experience that is adulting. Stopping harmful misinformation related to Monkey Pox, body monitoring, Well Mail episode feedback, & Beyonce giving me what she got for a pork chop are also discussed.
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August 3, 2022 • 57 mins
On this episode Dr, Vivid discusses why victim shaming/blaming & celeb-based loyalty are grinding her gears. She also dives into grounding ourselves, stepping away from trying to do it all, & why Beyonce owes her nothing. NOTHING!!!!
Trigger warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, rape, & other forms of abuse.
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July 19, 2022 • 57 mins
On this episode of Vividly Speaking Dr. Vivid calls out Sesame Place for being sketch & dives into how Kim Burrell and leaders of the Black church are negatively impacting the mental & spiritual health of those in the congregation. Church hurt, having difficult conversations, & Burna Boy delivering bops are discussed.
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July 13, 2022 • 52 mins
On this episode Dr. Vivid comes for the public's need to tear down celebrities for being human, allowing people to have a moment of "softness", and why y'all need to take a nap. 90s R&B forever being a mood is also discussed.
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53rd Annual International Association of Black Psychologists Convention
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July 6, 2022 • 52 mins
On this episode, Dr. Vivid dives into Roe v. Wade & bodily autonomy, single parenthood & its impact on our mental health, & how to get access to the reformed people pleaser's society. This episode's DIY focuses on releasing you from emotional & physical labor.
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