AFFIRM

The podcast for women of color who affirm their worth, value mental health, and seek wholeness. Biweekly mental health podcast hosted by Davia Roberts, LPC (licensed in WI). *As of October 2019, the AFFIRM podcast has discontinued + will no longer release episodes. Thank you for your support.*

Episodes

ep 46 Final Episode Atatiana Jefferson: Why POCs don't call the police for wellness checks

October 15, 2019 • 18 mins

In this episode, Davia discusses the heartbreaking death of 28 year old, Atatiana Jefferson of Fort Worth, Texas in what should've been a "simple" wellness check. The episode discusses the details of the shooting, the impact of this form of trauma, and its implications for mental health wellness checks. This is the final public episode of the AFFIRM podcast. It felt necessary to publicly honor Atatiana Jefferson and make space to ...

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ep 45 The Problem With Positive Vibes Only

August 9, 2019 • 22 mins

In episode 45, Davia discusses how using ideology like "Positive Vibes Only" can negatively impact relationships and wellbeing. Take a listen.

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ep 44 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT Knowing when to release and move on

June 28, 2019 • 8 mins

In this episode, Davia shares the announcement that Redefine Enough will end July 21, 2019 and the farewell fundraiser to raise $5000 to support women of color attending therapy and working towards a degree in counseling. Donate today: redefineenough.com/scholarship-fund She shares her hopes to continue the podcast with the support of 500 patreon supporters by October 1st, 2019. Pledge $4/month at patreon.com/redefineenough Tak...

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ep 43 Burnout is a real diagnosis

May 31, 2019 • 12 mins

In today’s episode, we discuss the news of Burnout being a newly recognized diagnosis in the ICD-11. Davia shares the criteria required for a burnout diagnosis and poses questions for what this diagnosis means for everyone moving forward. Continue the conversation by becoming a patron. Full list of resources for this episode are provided via patreon. Visit patreon.com/redefineenough for more information. --------------------------...

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ep 42 Here's Why Therapy Isn't Working For You

May 8, 2019 • 16 mins

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're talking about therapy and three reasons it may not be working for you. Plus, you'll learn of alternatives to traditional talk therapy which may be key to helping you get "unstuck." Continue the conversation by becoming a patron. Full list of resources for this episode are provided via patreon. Visit patreon.com/redefineenough for more information. ---------------------------------...

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Ep 41 Dissociation: Not feeling at home in my body

April 12, 2019 • 14 mins

With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are discussing a symptom that many survivors experience: dissociation. As a survivor, it’s common to feel out of alignment with your body but it is possible to find your way back… and that’s the purpose of this episode. In today’s episode, we’ll explore dissociation, depersonalization, and derealization... focusing primarily on dissociation and depersonalization. You are encoura...

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ep 40 Birth Control The Pill & Holistic Alternatives

March 29, 2019 • 34 mins

Today, we're discussing birth control. The discussion of female reproductive health is highly politicized and while we’re still fighting to have autonomy over access to healthcare for a myriad of reproductive needs… there’s another wellness issue at hand: ...miseducation or a total lack of education about the best options for our bodies. I’m specifically referring to birth control, how it works, and the tons of options that we can...

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ep 39 Learning My Body

March 11, 2019 • 18 mins

From a young age, the female sex is inundated with messages about our bodies. Commentary about body shape and desirability begins early. This scrutiny is particularly emphasized when a young girl's body begins to develop in puberty. This is intensified under the Madonna-Whore complex where women's values are determined by their desirability. This episode focuses on the need to shift from unhealthy societal messages and examine way...

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ep 37 Healers For Hire

February 15, 2019 • 23 mins

So in the age of wellness and personal development, a lot of us are seeking information to grow and heal from emotional and physical pain, right? You're looking for someone to show you the way to transform and change your life. And as the demand for that grows, the number of self proclaimed healers seems to skyrocket. So the well intentioned and the flat out scammers all look alike on your Instagram and Twitter feeds. And with so ...

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