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Teaching you about family, siblings and community.
Therapist, Author & Creator of The Siblinghood Theory
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I had the incredible honor of covering The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation’s 5th Annual Can We Talk? Arts & Wellness Summit—founded by the inspiring Taraji P. Henson. This powerful gathering centered on healing, creativity, and community 💛 3 Days of intentional mental health work including everything from physical, spiritual & even financial wellness

#CanWeTalkSummit #BLHF #MentalHealthMatters #HealingThroughArt #TheMediaSip #HeyMediaMoni

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Community is our greatest currency ✨

We've been reflecting back to our time at the #MentalWealthExpo, and were reminded of the power of community, and being surrounded by love, authenticity, and purpose.

The carousel of photos not only reflect some beautiful moments from the expo, but also my gratitude for my support systems, my forever plus one, the friends, family, and fellow trailblazers who I was surrounded by and continue to pour into me, challenge me, and remind me to keep showing up as my best self.

More than that, being in spaces like this reinforces how vital it is to be connected and how much we gain when we come together, to support, encourage, and learn from one another, whether it be sharing our stories and lived experiences, having the hard but necessary conversations, lifting each other up, or holding one another accountable, all in service of our collective healing and growth.

Overall, being in this space was a great reminder that we never have to walk this journey alone 💚🫶🏾

Special thanks to @cthagod, @dralfiee, and the @iHeartRadio and @MentalWealthAlliance for hosting such a powerful experience dedicated to mental wellness, healing, and connection.

Here’s to more moments of community, collective healing, and choosing to grow together 💫

#MentalWealthExpo #CommunityHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #BlackMentalHealth #WellnessJourney #HealingTogether #CollectiveCare #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessCommunity #joyisresistance #community #newark #growth #connection

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This October, we’re honoring the many ways our #WeHearHer Advocacy Council is nurturing collective well-being from the global stages to quiet moments of stillness.

They remind us that it isn’t just what we give. It’s how we build. It’s rest that restores. Reflection that reconnects. Leadership that begins with empathy.

Swipe through to see how our Advisors and Council members are creating space for community care this season – one act of courage, connection and compassion at a time. 👉

There’s room for you here, too. Your voice belongs. Your well-being and leadership are needed.

✨ Ready to make an impact in your community this year? DM us @seekherorg or comment ‘change’ below and we’ll send you an invite to take the pledge and join our #WeHearHer Advocacy Council of over 500+ changemakers just like you.

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women’s mental health, mental health support, mental health awareness, women’s wellness community

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Being here in Spain feels like a bit of a last hurrah.

Running retreats has been such a great joy for me over the past few years. Creating an environment of safety, caring, and joy for women to connect with themselves and each other has been some of my most rewarding work.

But life has asked me to slow down for a moment.

Five teenagers, plus needing to focus on my health, have asked me to look carefully at how I’m expending energy and to take better care of myself.

So this last trip (not forever, just for a little while) turned out to be a trip that was put together for me, not by me.

What a gift 🤍

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Men are lonely, but most don’t know how to fix it.⁠
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Licensed therapist @minaa_b, explains how to create deeper connection and shares the power of vulnerability.⁠
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Comment LISTEN and we’ll personally DM you this episode of @thetamsenshow! 🧡🎙️⁠

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Wholeness

“Becoming one with my
darkness has been
beautiful for my soul.”

Wholeness, by Minaa B from ‘Rivers Are Coming: Essays and Poems on Healing.’
@minaa_b

#wholeness #poetry #healing

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When your partner leans on you for everything, it can feel less like love and more like pressure.⁠
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Hear from licensed therapist Minaa B. on why helping your partner build deeper friendships might actually strengthen your relationship, too.⁠
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Licensed therapist Minaa B. explains how intergenerational friendships don’t just enrich our lives, they can transform our emotional health.⁠
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Learn why especially for men, the impact can be profound.⁠
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On Friday, for World Mental Health Day, I had the honor of speaking at the Can We Talk Summit hosted by @blhensonfoundation founder, @tarajiphenson!✨

In the sacred conversation I was a part of, powerful and inspiring women surrounded me, and we graciously shared our journeys and practices of “Finding the Lightness of Being a Strong Woman.” Together, we redefined what strength truly means and began to unlearn the patterns of self-abandonment that sometimes hold us back, reclaiming our joy and rest.

Healing, transformation, and vulnerability filled the room, a sacred space where generations of women gave and received support, compassion, and understanding from one another.

Here are some heartfelt insights to consider from our conversation:

✨Prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s self-FULL.
✨It’s okay to be still. Take your rest.
✨Who are you, and how do you define joy, and what do you need to release to bask in that joy?
✨Allow the power of your yes to be just as powerful and sacred as your no, without apology, and without shame.
✨Your strength, servitude, and femininity can co-exist in the both/and, not the either/or.

Once again, I want to sincerely thank @tarajiphenson and @traciejade for the incredible work you and your team are doing through the Boris L. Henson Foundation. Your dedication is truly making a difference by providing much-needed resources within the BIPOC community. Thank you for having me.✨

MUA: @thegoldnnug @thegoldennugpro
Photographer: @jeffsuggsphotography
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When a friend ghosts you, the silence can feel unbearable. But how do you actually cope when there’s no apology and no closure?⁠
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Licensed therapist Minaa B. shares strategies for processing friendship loss without spiraling. ⁠
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Comment LISTEN to hear the latest episode of @thetamsenshow! 🧡🎙️⁠
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The movie One of Them Days was not only hilarious, but it also had threads of real-life struggles woven into it that couldn’t be ignored, like the consequences of chasing emotionally unavailable men, chaos masked as love, and the chase for self-respect.

💌 Subscribe to our newsletter to read the full article and learn how to choose healthy love versus chaotic love. 🔗 Link in bio!

Did you see @oneofthemdaysmovie? Let's reflect and release: When was the last time you felt yourself shrinking or overgiving to keep someone in your life?

#IMSOMATURE #OneofThemDays #Healing

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Yesterday I learned so much about ÊDs and the latest research in ÊD treatment and support at the @unitednations for World E. D. Action Day 🌎

The first panel with @chelseaclinton of @clintonglobal and @dralfiee of @aakomaproject and @alliancefored was phenomenal.

The second panel was about ÊDs and athletes and how 1 in 3 athletes struggles with ÊDs because it’s often encouraged in sports culture. ⛹️🏓🏋🏾‍♂️

We learned from leaders at @alliancefored and we learned about how they partner with @mentalhealthcoalition where I am an MHC Champion on ways we can all bring about awareness and spread resources within the community. 🫂

I got to meet up with Dr. Tia Dole from @988lifeline and @vibrantforall and learned about how they support @alliancefored with services.

Although ÊD carries the highest ☠️ negative outcome rates in all mental health issues those with ÊD often are not diagnosed or treated.

Thank you @mentalhealthcoalition @thechain @clintonglobal @officialwondermind @alliancefored and The Huntsman Family Foundation for all that you do to amplify the conversation on mental health.

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