Safe Space with Shay's Podcast

Sep 14 2024 24 ep. 34 mins 1

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Safe Space with Shay is a digital platform I created to mitigate the stigma around mental health and wellness amongst people of color, it’s a space created to have open, honest and curious conversations with mental health professionals and amongst each other too, it’s a place to find resources, clarity and community to empower.

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Mental Health In Marginalized Communities & Brainspotting

Sep 14 2024 34 mins

I'm so excited to be back releasing episodes of Safe Space with Shay after my summer hiatus and this episode was so refreshing and personally moving for me. In this episode I discuss with Natalie Casey, a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Brainspotting Practitioner what beliefs her diverse client based hold and how their beliefs and child upbringing impact their emoti

Let's Understand What Impact Mental Health In Our Communities

Jun 02 2024 48 mins

This episode was nothing short of amazing and so insightful! It's been a goal of mine to partner with other Minority & Marginalized Communities to create allyship with reducing the stigma of Mental Health because as Dr. Lo mentioned in this episode the impact of trauma is the same with our communities and we can all benefit through connecting and sharing to build greater relati

Narcissism, what is it?

Mar 31 2024 41 mins

Narcissism and Narcissist are "buzz" words that are frequently being used in our society today and I wanted to take a deep dive to understand, what is Narcissism? And how can people impacted by a person who has Narcissist traits get the support they need to recover or better managed their interaction and communication with those who exhibit the Narcissist traits and behavior. Miche

All things ADHD in Children & Adults

Mar 01 2024 43 mins

This episode is near and dear to my heart personally as I know the importance of not only talking about ADHD but how imperative it is to understand it to ensure you find the right approach and strategies to manage ADHD to ensure a productive, progressive and satisfying life! Dr. Erikka Taylor Board Certified Psychiatrist exceeded my expectations throughout our conversation with her

Understanding Substance & Alcohol Abuse in the Black Community

Jan 13 2024 34 mins

Happy 2024! I'm so glad to be back recording and releasing my podcast episodes that are always insightful and this episode was nothing short of that! I had the pleasure of having Mr. Ben Tate who is a Rehabilitation Counselor who support those who are overcoming Substance & Alcohol Abuse and Anxiety. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, "B

Friend Check-In!

Aug 14 2023 56 mins

We all need a "Friend-Check In" and on this episode I had my good friends Krista & Khalid back on and if you all don't remember Krista & Khalid joined me back on my "You Single or Naw?" episode and it was sooo good and popular amongst my listeners I had to have them back on! This episode was a free-flowing conversation with a focus on self-love and relationships, I hope you

Emotional Wellness + Coparenting= Resilience

Jul 31 2023 26 mins

On this episode I had the pleasure of having, Chautè Thompson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Qualified Parenting Coordinator & Founder and Owner of Inspiring Hope Counseling Home - Inspiring Hope Counseling (inspirehopehealthhealing.com) & Brand New Me, LLC Relationship & Parenting Consultant | Chautè Henry Thompson

Mental health stigmas, what are they in the Black Community?

Jul 18 2023 25 mins

I was so excited to have Dr. Dalton-Trusty on as she's a Director of Clinical Training and Co-Director of the Mental Health and Wellness Clinic at my alma mater Wayne State University! On this episode we talked about the stigmas that impact the Black Community mental health and wellness such as socio-economic and environmental factors, Dr. Dalton-Trusty shed light and provided some

Black men, we see you!

Jul 01 2023 26 mins

On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Jason Phillips a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides evidence-based treatment for his clients through his private practice. Jason is approachable, relatable and knowledgeable in his field, he has an extensive background working with different populations in the mental health field that lend him the adaptability to sup

Are you emotionally well?

Jun 01 2023 28 mins

I'm always excited and appreciative to have experienced mental health professionals on my podcast to share and educate myself and my audience on their level of expertise in the mental health field. Dr. Gilmore has over 15 years of experience in emotional wellness, prioritizing self-care, healing trauma, and relationship preservation. When we think of mental health we often think ab