<p>This week, we are joined by Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, a clinical psychologist, hairstylist, professor, and the founder of “PsychoHairapy,” an innovative approach that uses hair care as an entry point into mental health in the Black community. As Black women, our hair is more than just what’s at the surface. It shapes identity, signals care, and holds cultural memory. In our conversation, Dr. Afiya and I dig into the deep, emotional, and historically nuanced ties we have to our hair, and how that relationship can mirror our mental health. </p> <p><strong>About the Podcast</strong></p> <p>The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.</p> <p><strong>Resources & Announcements</strong></p> <p>We're building our TBGU Advisory Council and are looking for some amazing young women to join us! The Advisory Council will be made up of traditionally college-aged young Black women (18-23) who are passionate about shaping conversations around mental health and the experiences of this community. This group will be instrumental in helping to develop content for the TBGU podcast and social media channels. Please go <a href="https://therapy-for-black-girls.homerun.co/tbg-advisory-council-member/en">here</a> if you're interested in learning more or applying.</p> <p>Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at<a href="https://memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls"> memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls</a> and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast.</p> <p>Grab your copy of <a href="https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/">Sisterhood Heals.</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Where to Find Our Guest</strong></p> <p><strong>Dr. Afiya on IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr_afiya/?hl=en">@dr_afiya</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Psychohairapy on IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/psychohairapy">@psychohairapy</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Website - <a href="http://psychohairapy.org/">psychohairapy.org</a></strong><a href="http://www.kyraocity.com/"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Stay Connected</strong></p> <p>Join us in over on <a href="https://therapyforblackgirls.com/patreon/">Patreon</a> where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like <em>Ask Dr. Joy</em> and <em>So, My Therapist Said. </em>​<a href="https://click.convertkit-mail.com/27uv20p9mpioh8edr34s8ug63w344hg/58hvh8ug08p6wzc6/dGhlcmFweWZvcmJsYWNrZ2lybHMuY29tb3JibGFja2dpcmxzLmNvbS9wYXRyZW9u" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://click.convertkit-mail.com/27uv20p9mpioh8edr34s8ug63w344hg/58hvh8ug08p6wzc6/dGhlcmFweWZvcmJsYWNrZ2lybHMuY29tb3JibGFja2dpcmxzLmNvbS9wYXRyZW9u&source=gmail&ust=1748492695474000&usg=AOvVaw0jCyXCs32ITtLc68f4b9DW"><br></a></p> <p>Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox">therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox</a>.</p> <p>If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory">https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory</a>.</p> <p>Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at <a href="https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop">therapyforblackgirls.com/shop</a>.</p> <p>The hashtag for the podcast is <strong>#TBGinSession</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Make sure to follow us on social media:</strong></p> <p>Twitter:<a href="https://www.twitter.com/therapy4bgirls"> @therapy4bgirls</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls">@therapyforblackgirls</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therapyforblackgirls">@therapyforblackgirls</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Our Production Team</strong></p> <p>Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard</p> <p>Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis</p> <p>Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>