Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp using my link at https://www.betterhelp.com/MHCM   If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it. I am so honored to have St. Louis's own Michelle Dillard as a guest on this week's episode of Mental Health Chat Monday! This was such an inspiring episode about reinvention, working through changes and periods of transition, stepping out on Faith, and menopause. Black women, this episode is dedicated to you!

Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp using my link at https://www.betterhelp.com/MHCM     If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it.   Welcome to season 2! In today’s episode I’m chatting with the love of my life, my partner Ronnie Brake! Ronnie and I talk about mental health in relationships, the important of communication, and seeing all sides of every situation! Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.   Subscribe to Smoke & Revelations! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaYB_ExEW66VLhRszmMHK0g

Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp using my link at https://www.betterhelp.com/MHCM   If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it.   Welcome to season 2! In today’s episode I just wanted to pop in and catch up with all of you who tune in every week! It's great to be able to take a week to just chat and catch up! Comment down below where you are and how you're feeling this year so far. I would love to hear from you! Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.   Find me on all socials and stream "Melanin" ft. Lana J at the link below!  https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic

Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp using my link at https://www.betterhelp.com/MHCM   If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it.   Welcome to season 2! In today’s episode I’m chatting with theatre and film creator, writer, director, and my dear friend, Lori Potts! Lori and I dive deep into the topic of balancing ADHD with creativity, executive function, and making yourself a priority! Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.

Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp using my link at https://www.betterhelp.com/MHCM If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it. Welcome to season 2! In today’s episode I’m chatting with my good friend and podcast host Ana Hermann! Ana and I dive deep into the importance of traveling, therapy, and communication! Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal. Listen to Rebel Women Podcast: Website: https://rebelwomenpodcast.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rebelwomenpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelwomenpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebelwomen_pod

Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp using my link at https://www.betterhelp.com/MHCM     If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it.   Welcome to season 2! In today’s episode I’m chatting with a very dear friend, advocate, and co-host Shesha! Sheesh and I dive deep into topics of understanding that healing is not linear, friendship and finding your tribe, knowing how and when to refill your own cup, and how important it is to put you first. Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.

Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp using my link at https://www.betterhelp.com/MHCM   If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it.   Welcome to season 2! In today’s episode I’m chatting with a very dear friend, actor, singer, advocate, and theatre artist Sean Michael! Sean and I dive deep into the importance of boundaries and taking accountability and meeting yourself where you are and most importantly, getting the help that will help you. Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.

Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp using my link at www.betterhelp.com/MHCM   If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it.   Welcome to season 2! In today’s episode I’m chatting with a narcissism coach and a bright light, Joy! Joy and I dive deep into the ins and outs of identifying a narcissist and how to heal from the trauma being with a narcissist can leave. Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.   Find Joy’s Book “Reclaim Your Life Back: My Journey to Understanding Narcissism”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6LX2Y19?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420   Get in touch with Joy on her website: https://livenarcfree.com/     Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic

Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp using my link at www.betterhelp.com/MHCM If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it. John S. Blake, also known as, The Black Fluid Poet, is today’s guest on Mental Health Chat Monday! In today's chat with the poet, writer, and Tik Tok we dive into the journey of sobriety, growing up as a mixed race, gender identity, and leading with honest intentions. Find John on social media: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/blackfluidpoet Black Fluid Poet Podcast: http://anchor.fm/blackfluidpoet Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackfluidpoet?_t=8cN4m27iIfa&_r=1 Youtube:  @JohnSBlake    Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic

Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp using my link at www.betterhelp.com/MHCM   If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it.   Welcome to season 2! In today’s episode I’m chatting with actress, director, and my most Magical Unicorn friend Stephanie! Steph and I dive deep into the journey of raising children in the current political climate, reflecting on your needs, and the importance of being honest about your mental health. Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.   Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic

Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp using my link at www.betterhelp.com/MHCM   If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it.   Welcome to season 2! In today’s episode I’m chatting with musician, violinist extraordinaire, and my good friend Octavia! Octavia and I dive deep into the journey of stability, acceptance of self, and slowing things down to make space for rest. Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.   Follow Octavia: Instagram: @taviaplaysthemusic Tik Tok: @taviaplaysthemusic Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic   #SpecialGuest #Podcast #MentalHeathChatMonday #audio #Visual #mentalhealth #awareness #mentalwellness

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it. In today’s episode I’m chatting with Mother, activist, and a member of my Star Family, Laura Owens! Laura and I dive deep into the topics of grief after losing a child, diagnoses at an early age, and how Hope persists through all things and situations. Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal. Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic   If you would like to make a donation in honor of Cole's journey please visit the links below

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it. In today's episode writer, Mother, Grandmother, and my auntie Robin Varner takes a seat in the guest chair! We discuss topics of family, growing through trauma, diagnoses and misdiagnoses, and being an advocate for yourself.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it. Jaz Tucker takes up the guest chair on Mental Health Chat Monday! Jaz and I dive into topics of self-worth and acceptance, confidence, ally-ship, and friendship. Listen and watch here! Connect with Jaz!   A Colored Funeral facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1552085838599072/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D   Personal socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreversuperjaz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Superjaz2   My Secret Identity Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0yD2SqlTuFPvLy4LqNmkkj?si=g2PtD19gSeqsjUhK8OqkgA Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/D-Mans-Interlude/dp/B09GFSGLGR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lNeWZvXUpaWTVzO2xCdazIaWVRmsxcue8   Whatever We Want Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@whateverwewantpodcast819/featured   This Guy Hasn't Seen (Omari and Bill's podcast): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCQwKg3P1Ip4_Pwm9TM7L0cugjiTvsivC         Stream "Statuesque Haute Mess" and "Mental Health Chat Monday" OUT NOW and Keep up with me on Insta, Facebook, Tik Tok, and shop Lunar Tides Hair! https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic   SHOP MY REDBUBBLE FOR EXCLUSIVE MERCH REDBUBBLE: https://www.redbubble.com/people/DDareBionic/shop?asc=u

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it. In today’s episode I’m chatting with my long time friend, Doula, singer, rapper, poet, and artist Lana J! Lana J and I dive deep into how becoming a birth Doula and delving into spiritual practices have helped on her journey, as well as using words to heal and express your personal power. Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.   Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic Connect with Lana J! Doula Pages:  Website:  www.thebirthingbutterfly.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thebirthingbutterflydoula               Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebirthnbutterfly/                                Email: birth.butterflydoula@gmail.com Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JAhHMwwNwTnaT3Petc9JQ             Lana J Music and Socials Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lana-j-7  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanajgo/   Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lanajgo  Email: lanajgo@gmail.com          Tiktok:@lanajgo

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it. In today’s episode I’m chatting with educator, entrepreneur, Doctor, and sweet soul, Dr. Amber Jones! Amber and I chat about being Black in the field of education, hard work, burning the candle at all ends, and trusting in your tribe to support you. Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal. Get to know Dr. Amber Jones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesap22 Check out Amber's Avatar the Last Airbender Podcast! Website: https://www.thenotstalgianetwork.com/momosandappas Stream: https://redcircle.com/shows/the-momos-and-the-appas Learn more about and shop The Grind Journal: Instagram: @thegrindorg Website: www.thegrindorg.com and sign up for our mailing list

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it. In today’s episode I’m chatting with actor, dear friend, and 4 time TMA nominee, Jeremy Schnelt! Jeremy and I dive deep into the effects of anxiety and how that relates to real life, relationships, and being a creative. Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal. See Jeremy in Clayton Community Theatre's Production of "Ordinary People" starting this Thursday, March 23 and running through April 2, 2023.  https://www.facebook.com/events/1273862326803166/1273862336803165/   Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it.   In today’s episode I’m chatting with writer, producer, and dear friend, Shannon Geier! Shannon and I dive deep into procrastination, setting boundaries as an ally, and eating disorders. Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.   Stream "Statuesque Haute Mess" OUT NOW and Keep up with me on Insta, Facebook, Tik Tok, and shop Lunar Tides Hair! https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it. In today’s episode I’m chatting with my former coworker, an incredibly talented chef, and dear friend Phillip Camper! Phil and I get into a deep discussion of fighting through military trauma and knowing owning one's self-worth. Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.   Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health dial 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You matter and we all want you to know it. In today’s episode I’m chatting with my long time friend, talented artist, and recent Mother, Laurell Costello! Laurell and I get into an open and deep chat about motherhood, the importance of therapy, and change! Tune in every Monday to see who is taking up the guest chair and to see how their story might help you heal.   Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/ddarebionic