On Mother's Day in 2020, I created my podcast to help people in the community to better understand themselves, others, and a range of topics to support mental health, wellbeing, and ability to thrive as your true self. I share my experience and knowledge with you and have intimate conversations with a range of professionals on topics including depression, anxiety, dating and relationships, sex and masturbation, racism, alternative health, medications, and more. The discussions are "up close ...
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M•I•A MEDIA GROUP presents SOUL, a weekly entertainment show on fashion, arts and culture, relationships, and mental health. Hosted by Nicky Gelin, with co-hosts Imani Warren and Dr. Delvena Thomas.
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Hey-hey-hey! It's Dr. Delvena, and I'm on the couch with yours truly - ME! Tonight, I want to discuss behaviors that represent the undesirable and things we should NEVER allow to occur twice. These are the ten types of people who NEVER deserve a 2nd chance. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Season 5 Epi 19 --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…
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Hey-hey! Dr. Delvena is just catching up a little. We missed last week's episode due to several events I attended. I won't keep you long tonight. Please join me on the couch to catch up and to hear an invite for our next big event, The Holiday Blues. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? SEASON 5 EPI 18 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…
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Are we attractive when we are nervous? Some people avoid dating because of the nervousness factor or getting "too anxious". Please listen to this episode. You're in for a pleasant surprise. Studies show that we are more attractive when we are nervous. Dr. Delvena will explain all the ways that you could be winning by allowing yourself to roll with …
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Hey brain lovers! Did you know that you don't have to share everything?! To share or not to share; that is the question. Mr. Anonymous joins me on the couch, again. We aren't talking dating. We are talking the 10 things in life you should always keep to yourself, according to mental health experts. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? --- Support this …
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What are the differences in disorders such as Antisocial Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder and psychopathy vs sociopathy? R Kelly, Sean Puffy Combs and Kanye West help me to illustrate. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? We are on episode 15 of season 5! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove…
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"Anonymous" is back on the couch y'all! This time he's sharing his worst on-line dating experience. This one includes three children, a very big muscular brother and $800! ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support
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Hot Topics - Transgenders & Tips for Growing Older
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WE ARE BACK! THIS EPISODE WAS ACTUALLY AIRED AND PRODUCED ON JUNE 30th (technical difficulties when I updated it changed the date to Aug 3). After a two-week hiatus Dr. Delvena is back. Summertime began and we took much needed time off. In this episode we start with a short chat about transgenders. I conclude tonight's episode with ten tips about a…
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Dr. Delvena takes the couch with 'Anonymous' to discuss dating. He is sharing his experiences - good and bad, well really what sounds to be all bad, at least on this episode. Dr. Delvena and 'Anonymous' discuss many things. A lady ghosted her date, someone referred to as "frogger". They are on the couch discussing MAAAANY things. We want you to con…
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Welcome to episode 12 of season 5! ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Hi guys! Dr. Delvena is back with James Black as a guest. He is teaching about the topic, "Sin". Here are the scripture references for tonight's discussion on “Sin.” Genesis 3 Revelations 12:7-9 Matthew 6:9-13 Ephesians 6:12 Galatians 5:16-23 John 8:44 2 Corinthians 10:7 Matthew 4:…
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How Do I Know If I Am Having a Nervous Breakdown?
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Dr. Delvena is exploring and discussing the term, nervous breakdown. It's often used to describe stress. The term is often shrouded in misunderstanding and stigma. It's more than just a moment of feeling overwhelmed. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? In this episode, Dr. Delvena explores what a nervous breakdown really is, the signs to look out for …
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Watch M•I•A MAGAZINE Presents SOUL Hosted By Nicky Gelin @NickySaysYolo 😄& our co-hosts Dr. Delvena Thomas @drdelvena, 🧠❤️ and Imani Warren @sepia_kalediscope 🎭🎨 on @miamediagrp @themiamagazine. This week we're highlighting the magic of music-drumming, with William Stewart, former Third World.Oleh M•I•A Media Group
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This is a quickie. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Dr. Delvena has a quick session for you. There's a lot of stress, angst some of which cannot be avoided. In this episode we briefly talk affirmations and how to deal with stress, angst in the moment. Have you been watching the olympics?? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…
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We are in season 5 and on our 9th episode. HAND CLAP! HAND CLAP! In this LIVE interview, Dr. Delvena delves into the often-overlooked topic of mental health among Black men. Join Dr. Delvena and her guest, Ed Doxen, HR Professional, and me as we take the couch to explore personal stories and practical advice to break the silence and stigma surround…
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Children & Teen Talks: Understanding and Preventing Suicide
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?Hey-hey-hey! Tonight Dr. Delvena is discussing a very heavy conversation - children/adolescents and depression and suicidal thinking. Join her on the couch with Dr. Juandalyn Peters, MD, Board Certified Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY:Suicides amon…
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The 16th Annual Miami Takeover Weekend 2024: Vincent Peden ll
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Watch M•I•A MAGAZINE Presents SOUL Hosted By Nicky Gelin @NickySaysYolo 😄& our co-hosts Dr. Delvena Thomas @drdelvena, 🧠❤️ and Imani Warren @sepia_kalediscope 🎭🎨 on @miamediagrp @themiamagazine.Oleh M•I•A Media Group
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M•I•A SOUL | Deliqua Isom: Mental Health | Jefferson Noel: Fathers Wellness Day
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Watch M•I•A MAGAZINE Presents SOUL Hosted By Nicky Gelin @NickySaysYolo 😄& our co-hosts Dr. Delvena Thomas @drdelvena, 🧠❤️ and Imani Warren @sepia_kalediscope 🎭🎨 on @miamediagrp @themiamagazine.Oleh M•I•A Media Group
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?Have you ever thought about life and how it can continue to be the same, or at least very similar, as we age? What I mean by being the same is that we still walk, talk and are nearly just as active in our 60's and 70's as we are/were in our 50's and 40's. As we age, we don't have to stop having fun and living life. J…
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Donald Variste: “Standing on Business” | Dr. Denise Barrett: Image Coaching & Consulting
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Watch M•I•A MAGAZINE Presents SOUL Hosted By Nicky Gelin @NickySaysYolo 😄& our co-hosts Dr. Delvena Thomas @drdelvena, 🧠❤️ and Imani Warren @sepia_kalediscope 🎭🎨 on @miamediagrp @themiamagazine.Oleh M•I•A Media Group
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I am soooo sorry for being late this week. The weekend was busy with work, hospitals and call. Forgive me. JOIN OUR PANEL OF MEN AS WE DISCUSS MENTAL HEALTH. It gets personal and all of these men have sexy brains! Join us for this panel discussion that is full of gems and will keep you laughing. Join CEOs, a physician, a lawyer, and a mental health…
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Hey-hey! I'm on the couch with author, Shenise Truesdell. She wrote the book, "Girl, Let Go or Be Dragged." As stated by Shenise, "it's a girlfriend's guide to not getting played or playing herself". Ladies, answer this question honestly: 1. Have you felt foolish or stupid during any phase of a relationship? Shenise will share with us some of her p…
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I am on the couch with Sonny Etienne, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Addiction Professional, and a National Certified Counselor. A graduate of Florida Memorial University, he studied Religion and Philosophy and Counseling Psychology at Trinity International University. Mr. Sonny is the founder of Introspective Counseling Services, …
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Are You Ready to Take the Couch?®️ This episode was recorded live at one of our LIVE podcast events. It is full of several gems and lots of useful information. Two board-certified Ob/GYNs and a Trauma Informed Board-Certified Kink Conscious Sex Therapist with a Doctorate in Clinical Sexology joins me on the couch to engage a chat about a woman's in…
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Alternative Health for Your Mental Health
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Are You Ready to Take the Couch? ®️ Join us on the couch with Dr. Delvena and experts in alternative health practices. This show was recorded LIVE inside of the Victory Black Box Theater at the LA Lee YMCA in Sistrunk, Ft. Lauderdale. This is right on time for Mental Health Awareness Month. This is our 1st episode of season 5, yall! Yaaaaaasssss! J…
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Mental Health Awareness with Joanna Majoko
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Are You Ready to Take the Couch?®️We end season 4 of The Brain Love Podcast with an episode about music and mental health. It's Mental Health Awareness Month and Joanna Majoko is on the couch. We recorded this episode live on my YouTube Channel - Dr. Delvena Thomas. If you haven't subscribed, SUBSCRIBE, please. Vocalist, composer and bandleader Joa…
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The Original Bad Girl of Comedy, LUENELL
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We are opening Mental Health Awareness Month with comedy by featuring, The Original Bad Girl of Comedy, LUENELL. Are You Ready to Take the Couch?®️ Dr. Delvena is on the couch with THE bad girl, MS. LUENELL. Who's shrinking who??? Luenell is being 'shrinked' by the shrink, or maybe "Dr". Luenell is shrinking the shrink! YOU KNOW HOW MS. LUENELL DOE…
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Black LGBTQ+ Liberation, Inc = BLINC
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Are You Ready to Take the Couch?®️Tonight I'm on the couch with G. Wright Muir. She is an LGBTQ+ advocate and writer. She’s the co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit BLINC (Black LGBTQ+ Liberation, Inc). G has been partnering with her pal Nik Harris to produce the “Thou Art Woman” event series since 2014. They later founded BLINC to ex…
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APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH. Three years ago on April 18, I interviewed Richard Johnson about his struggles with alcohol addiction. He openly shared how as a "happy" man, who was happily married, was comfortable with money, his job, family, and cars he overindulged in alcohol. Alcoholism is not always about trauma and sadness. Sometimes we bec…
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Hey hey! I missed you all this past Sunday because I was at military and the week leading up to that was sick SICK. I was unable to prep an episode so here it is. five days late but it's here! I'm on the couch with "Christina". She was an alcoholic and has been able to achieve sobri…
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Menopause Part II - Ask the Questions
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I am back with Dr. Linda Green, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology. This part 2 to last week's episode which was my interview with Dr. Green. We talked all things women and aging with a focus on menopause. Are You Ready to Take the Couch? ®️In this episode you will hear questions from the audience and our answers things like: 1. how do I know when my vagi…
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“Navigating Menopause: Understanding the Transition”
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Join us for an insightful episode as Dr. Linda Green and I delve into the often-misunderstood topic of menopause. Are You Ready to Take the Couch? ®️ From hot flashes to mood swings, menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that deserves understanding and support. In this episode, we 1. explore the physical and emotional changes that accompan…
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH®️ In this episode of “Love Lab,” join our expert love and dating coach, Dr. Josya Charles Laurent, as she and I dive deep into the intricacies of modern dating. It’s a chat about the dos and don’ts, building healthy relationships, exploring the foundations of a strong and fulfilling partnership, from effective commun…
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Breaking the Silence: Let's Talk About Uterine Fibroids
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Hey everyone, tonight I want to shine a light on a topic that affects millions of women worldwide: uterine fibroids. These non-cancerous growths in the uterus can cause a range of symptoms, from heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain to fertility issues. My guest tonight, Mrs. Christine Dukes-Hart, LCSW, nearly lo…
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TONIGHT is Relationship Talk with AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Educator, Renee Burwell, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MPA. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? I am chatting with Renee Burwell about different aspects of relationships including sexual abuse of men, challenges in personal relationships, a "90s kind of love" and much more. SUBSCR…
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Breath of Resilience: Navigating Life with Lung Cancer"
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Mareesha Phillips joins me on the couch tonight. She is a doula and a business paralegal, and she is surviving lung cancer. Living with lung cancer is a journey marked by resilience, challenges, and hope. It involves confronting difficult emotions, managing treatment side effects, and finding support systems while s…
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Reduce Your Risks of Developing Dementia
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February is National Senior Independence Month. Join me on the couch to discuss mental aging and dementia. This is a brief presentation that includes ways to reduce your risks of developing dementia. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support…
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Silent Parenting: Not Communicating with Your Child
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The fact that comedian Mo'Nique has cut off communication with her oldest son is trending. My guest tonight is Coach Z, and we are discussing, 'silent parenting'. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support
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Valentines is Not Always for Lovers
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Join us on the couch as this gentleman discusses his last relationship and moving on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support
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Did you know that if you want to improve you can rewire Your brain's neural pathways? Join me on the couch as I break down the concept of neuroplasticity. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Join me on the couch tonight as I chat with with ladies in their 20s, 30s and 50s. I am in my 40s and I rep the ladies in their 40s! Why is dating so challenging? Most people get in their own way more than anything or anyone else. We fail because we’re stuck in our heads, self-sabotaging, or acting in a way that we …
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Did you know that certain medications and nutritional deficiencies can make you feel depressed? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support
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The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, was anointed. I believe he was sent by God to direct the people. In the process, he was not excluded from the sins of man and the ways of the world. He was not exempt from serious mental illness, according to several on-line sources. It is reported that DR. MLK, JR suffered from bouts of depression and befor…
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Tonight, I am teaching you about liars. I will define the different types of liars, signs that someone may be lying to you and we will discuss how to cope in a relationship with someone who is a pathological liar. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support…
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The conversation tonight is the perfect conversation going into the new year. Minister and Board-Certified Christian Counselor Charles Smith is on the couch with me tonight to discuss his personal journey including growing up as a "PK Kid" to becoming a 14-year-old minister of music, a 17-year-old father, the additional detours along the way to bec…
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Are you ready to take the couch?®️ Tonight we are discussing a free, effective way to deal with stress, anxiety, frustration, and/or fear in a matter of minutes. Join me! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support
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Learning new things and/or developing new hobbies is a great way to foster our mental wellness. My newest interest is the opera. I joined the Florida Opera Society as a lifetime member and am excited to attend my first opera. You guys know me. I share what I learn and what I know. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Before you ask, YES Black folks sin…
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I’m on the couch with Bianca, Tasha and sexologist, Dr. Yulinda Rahman. Tasha began masturbating at 5, and Bianca was 12. Is masturbation a sin? Is it an essential part of sexual development? ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support…
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?? I’m on the couch with Sabine and Gasline Dessources. We are talking about wellness - which includes appearance and how you feel. Gasline is a wig magician and Sabine has magic hands. BRAIN LOVE! Sabine Dessources, Owner of Dessources Therapeutic Touch, Inc 786.227.0614 IG: dessources.therapeutic or lavishtouchmassa…
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There are many benefits to sleeping 7-9 hours each night AND taking power naps. Power naps do not exceed 30 minutes and in some sources, don’t exceed 15-20 minutes. Are you a young, healthy guy with low sex drive and a soft penis? Maybe you are smoking too much weed and/or not sleeping enough. Tune into this episode. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH…
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Some of my patients inspired this episode. Why do we self-sabotage? You may see this in your children? What do I mean by this? They wait until the last minute to do an assignment but know that they don't have the skill set to wait until the day of an assignment is due, to do an assignment. This is self-sabotage. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? ---…
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