Best Fellow Black Girl Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 116: M66 Mix 45:26

15h ago45:26

45:26

It's Madonna's 66th birthday. It's 5 years since my Mother passed. Hear this, my celebration / commemorative Mix honouring both my 2 Queens!! Enjoy, love Magnus.

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Ep 229: Brave Expression with Africa Brooke 59:13

9h ago59:13

59:13

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Africa Brooke, internationally acclaimed consultant, credentialed coach, speaker, and podcaster to discuss self-censorship, brave expression, navigating complex social dynamics, and how to trust your inner voice. Her book, The Third Perspective: Brave Expression in the Age of Int…

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Cocaine and Recovery (Video) 44:32

3d ago44:32

44:32

NYC Comedian Ralph Anthony takes us down the rabbit hole of drug abuse, wild nights, and his eventual road to recovery. Join host and fellow comedian Meka Mo as Ralph spills the tea on his insane journey from high school party starter to full-blown addict, and eventually to recovery and self-care guru. He shares crazy tales and moments of sheer sur…

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Ep 228: Live Coaching Session: Managing Overwhelming Emotions 24:06

6d ago24:06

24:06

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Erica to talk about her struggles with managing strong emotions and staying grounded in emotionally overwhelming situations, and what to do when you tend to outwardly focus on others when overwhelmed, and how to trust your inner voice and listen to Self. What You’ll Gain from thi…

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Ep 227: Therapy for Black Girls with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford 49:17

13d ago49:17

49:17

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, licensed psychologist, author, speaker, and founder and host of Therapy for Black Girls, a podcast and platform dedicated to making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women. We discuss Dr. Joy’s journey to creating a significant p…

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Food Addiction and Surgery (Video) 38:42

20d ago38:42

38:42

In this episode of "We're Done Here," we dive deep into food addiction with the hilarious Cindy Arena. 🌈 Cindy, an LGBTQ comedian from Rochester, New York, shares her incredible story. We'll spill the tea on Cindy's life-changing gastric bypass surgery and her battle with food addiction. 🚀 Cindy's raw honesty and laugh-out-loud humor light up the c…

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Episode 115: björk rwörked 1:23:40

18d ago1:23:40

1:23:40

Björk is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, and sometimes eccentric public persona, she has developed an eclectic musical style over a career spanning four decades, drawing on electronic, pop, trip hop, classical, and avante-garde music. This mix captures her fir…

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Ep 226: Rebuilding After an Abusive Marriage 26:09

20d ago26:09

26:09

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Jill, a single mother and entrepreneur who is navigating the challenges of rebuilding her life after leaving a toxic and abusive marriage. The conversation touches on how to trust your inner voice, boundaries, impacts of relationships on children, and more. What You’ll Gain from …

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Ep 225: The Vital Spark with Lisa Marchiano, LCSW, NCPsyA 52:45

29d ago52:45

52:45

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Marchiano, LCSW, NCPsyA, a Jungian analyst, author, and podcaster. Her writings have appeared in numerous publications. She is the co-host and creator of the popular depth psychology podcast This Jungian Life. She is on the faculty of the C. G. Jung Institute of Philadelphia…

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Panic Attacks and Communism (Video) 32:56

1M ago32:56

32:56

What do you get when you mix an Anarchist, a comedian, and a New Yorker? A hilarious and honest conversation about anxiety, mental health, and coping methods! 🎙️🎭🗽 Meka Mo, a comedian and host of "We're Done Here," invites Marcela Onyango, the creative force behind the comedy show "Feel the News," to share her personal experiences with anxiety, pan…

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Ep 224: Boundaries, Abandonment, and Personal Growth 26:16

1M ago26:16

26:16

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we address listener questions around boundaries and dealing with significant changes in your relationships. We discuss themes around abandonment, setting boundaries, and accountability vs blame in relationships. What You’ll Gain from this Episode: ✨How a fear of abandonment can make setting and m…

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Ep 223: Live Coaching Session: Redefining Yourself Post-Breakup 19:15

1M ago19:15

19:15

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Joy, who is navigating the complex and practical life challenges following the end of a long-term relationship. We explore the difficulties of fully moving on when there is significant overlap in social and professional circles, and how to handle lingering feelings especially dur…

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Black Girl Autism w/ Comedian Dria Curtwright 29:35

2M ago29:35

29:35

Brooklyn comedian Dria Curtwright cracks open her journey as a Black woman with Autism on the comedy scene. Join us for a hilarious and raw conversation on navigating neurodiversity and celebrating the beauty of being uniquely YOU. This episode proves laughter truly is the best medicine (unless you need actual medicine, then by all means...) ✅ Get …

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Ep 222: Transforming Trauma with Empathy with Dr. Jody Carrington 54:49

2M ago54:49

54:49

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jody Carrington, psychologist, speaker, and three time author known for her expertise in trauma, connection, relationships, and mental health, to discuss emotional regulation, how to be emotionally available in what Dr. Jody calls a loneliness epidemic, and the transformative…

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EP 43: RIP Rapper - Julio Foolio from Jacksonville who was murdered at 4am in Tampa during Hotel Party 15:01

2M ago15:01

15:01

On this weeks episode... Rising star and rapper Julio Foolio was murdered after his 26th Bday Party in Tampa

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EP 42: What exactly is Juneteenth??? 10:00

2M ago10:00

10:00

On this episode... DJ MTK breaks down what Juneteenth is, what it represents & why its a federal Holiday in the United States of America!

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Ep 221: Finding the Right Therapist 20:04

2M ago20:04

20:04

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we delve into the complexities of the therapeutic process and how to trust your inner voice as you navigate the challenges of finding the right therapist for yourself. If you have a question for Dené and Vanessa, click here. Or, if you’d like to apply for a live coaching session, click here. What…

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Sex Positivity w/ Christiana Jackson 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

Ready for a sex talk that's hot AF? NYC comedian Meka Mo, is joined by firecracker Christiana Jackson for a hilariously candid dive into Black female sexuality. They unpack early sexual awakening, the power of nudes, and defying expectations (and the fam). Christiana, a self-described "horny old man" trapped in a fabulous woman's body, spills the t…

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Episode 114: HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 2:00:00

2M ago2:00:00

2:00:00

This release is a special 2-hour Pride Month Mix to celebrate and commemorate 55 years since the Stonewall Riots that helped pave the way for so many of our freedoms today. I've selected 16 absolute camp classics that have been the soundtrack to many of our lives. So crank it up loud and let's get Proud! 1. True Colours / Cyndi Lauper 2. Young Hear…

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Ep 220: Live Coaching Session: Navigating Calm Amidst Chaos 26:12

2M ago26:12

26:12

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Veronica, joining us for a second live coaching session, to discuss her experiences with social anxiety and navigating calm environments after growing up in a chaotic household. If you have a question for Dené and Vanessa, click here. Or, if you’d like to apply for a live coachin…

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Ep 219: Humans Loving Humans with Todd Baratz, LMHC 42:50

2M ago42:50

42:50

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Todd Baratz, LMHC, a certified sex therapist, licensed individual and couples psychotherapist, co-host of the Our Diagnonsense Podcast, and writer who specializes in relationships and sex. We talk about relationships, his philosophy that “you aren’t fucked up - our culture is,” a…

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Formerly Incarcerated w/ Derek Drescher 31:38

2M ago31:38

31:38

What's it like to trade a life of crime for a career in comedy? NYC comedian Meka Mo gets down and dirty with fellow comedian Derek Drescher, a self-described reformed criminal. Derek spills the unfiltered truth about his wild past, from the initial plunge into drugs and crime to the ultimate wake-up call that led him on the path to redemption. Mek…

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Ep 218: Is a Societal Shift toward Celibacy the Answer? 29:29

3M ago29:29

29:29

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we talk about a conversation we’ve been hearing around celibacy as a form of activism and a way to shift the often challenging landscape of modern dating and traditional gender dynamics. Some Takeaways from this episode: ✨ How a recent controversy around the new Bumble ad-campaign has a seemingly…

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Ep 217: Q&A: Finding the Middle Ground 21:47

3M ago21:47

21:47

In this Q&A episode, someone wrote in to ask: as I’m starting to do recovery work around codependency, I find that I sometimes swing into hyper-independence. How do I find a middle ground? We talked about: ✨What it looks like to move out of the space of enmeshment into a differentiated sense of self. ✨Realizing that we staying present with ourselve…

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Liz Glazer has a new baby! 27:33

3M ago27:33

27:33

NYC comedian Meka Mo gets real with former law professor turned stand-up comedian, Liz Glazer! Liz spills the tea on a major career change from law to comedy, where her material draws from her own life as a lesbian, a rabbi’s wife, and a former lawyer. Featured in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, Liz has a fascinating story and is a risi…

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Ep 216: Parenting and You with Dr. Shefali 29:22

3M ago29:22

29:22

We’ll be back with all new episodes of Cheaper than Therapy starting next week! But we’re so excited about the launch of Dr. Shefali’s new podcast, PARENTING & YOU, that we wanted to do a throwback episode to when we had her on the podcast to talk about her most recent book, The Parenting Map. Dr. Shefali is not your typical parenting expert and PA…

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Episode 113: Right In The Night (TripoMagic Mix) 6:03

3M ago6:03

6:03

30 years ago, the German "Flamenco Techno" duo Jam & Spoon released their debut song "Right In The Night", which is based on "Leyenda" by classical composer Isaac Albéniz. Fast forward to today, and hear THIS, my TripoMagic Mix of the timeless track! Fall in Love with Music...and you will get by.

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Ep 215: Embracing the Liminal Journey 44:29

3M ago44:29

44:29

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy, we sit down to discuss transitions and the concept of liminal spaces, and how these transitional moments challenge existing paradigms, inviting personal and societal transformations. Some Takeaways from this Episode: ✨ Why these phases of major transition can feel deeply unsettling but are necessary for for …

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Overcoming Alcoholism w/ Daniel J Perafan 23:02

3M ago23:02

23:02

This week Meka Mo gets real with comedian Daniel J. Perafan. Daniel opens up about his battle with alcohol, a journey that began at a young age and spiraled into full-blown addiction that brought him to the brink of self-destruction. But this isn't just a story of despair. In a twist the pandemic brings, Daniel finds the strength to get clean and b…

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Ep 214: Episode Rewind - How Therapy Can Mirror Our Innate Goodness with Ashley Torrent 1:03:53

4M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

In this episode, we go into our archives and bring back one of our first episodes EVER with our good friend, Ashley Torrent. Ashley is a psycho-spritual counselor and intuitive medium, Co-Host of “The Blue Butterfly Effect” and “The Practice of Love” podcasts, and recurring guest on the “Single on Purpose” podcast. Dené and Vanessa sit down to talk…

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Episode 112: West End Girls (Magic 40th Anniversary Remix) 5:55

4M ago5:55

5:55

To commemorate and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pet Shop Boys' debut single "West End Girls" and coinciding with the release of their brand new 15th album "Nonetheless", hear THIS my Magic Remix!

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Ep 213: Liberated Love with Mark Groves 30:56

4M ago30:56

30:56

This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is from an Instagram live with Vaness and Mark Groves, Human Connection Specialist and founder of Create The Love. Mark works as a bridge between the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, bad, downright ugly, and beautiful sides of connection. Join us as we talk emotional armor…

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My Life Stuttering w/ Comedian Nick Viagas 23:03

4M ago23:03

23:03

On this episode of 'We're Done Here', a funny emotional wellness podcast, we hear the inspiring story of comedian Nick Viagas who triumphed over his stutter. Comedian Meka Mo delves into his journey and Nick provides an in-depth look at the stuttering community and life with a speech impairment. A must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and …

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Ep 212: Complex Connections: Navigating Feedback with Authenticity 28:30

4M ago28:30

28:30

Ep 212: Complex Connections: Navigating Feedback with Authenticity This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is part of a series where we answer questions submitted by listeners. We dive into the complexities of accountability in all relationships. Some Takeaways from this Episode: ✨Recurring Themes in Society: Many of the topics addressed i…

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Ep 211: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness with Dr Peter Levine 1:06:04

4M ago1:06:04

1:06:04

In this Cheaper than Therapy episode, we sit down with Dr. Peter Levine for a deep dive into the complexity of trauma, and the transformative possibilities within therapeutic practices. Dr. Levine holds a doctorate in biophysics and a doctorate in psychology. He is the developer of Somatic Experiencing and Somatic Experiencing International, a natu…

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Ep 210: Impermanence and the Transformative Power of Love with Rainier Wylde 1:13:55

4M ago1:13:55

1:13:55

In this special Cheaper than Therapy episode, we sit down with our friend Rainier Wylde in person to talk about the often painful truth of love’s impermanence and conditionality, and how love can lead to personal growth. Rainier is a highly sought after mentor and consultant to authors, athletes, business professionals, coaches, healers, and ordina…

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Undercover Shopping Addiction w/ Kate Robards 27:16

5M ago27:16

27:16

Is it possible to be broke AND fabulous? 🛍️😂 This week on "We're Done Here," Meka Mo and comedian Kate Robards dish on the hilarious struggles of shopping habits! From impulse buys to the emotional rollercoaster of retail therapy, learn how to navigate the world of shopping (without breaking the bank!). Kate also shares relatable tales from her lif…

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Ep 209: Balancing Love and Boundaries: Supporting Loved Ones Through Abusive Relationships 17:03

5M ago17:03

17:03

This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is part of a series where we answer questions submitted by listeners. Today’s listener writes in concerned about a loved one’s abusive marriage, asking how to balance personal boundaries and navigate the challenges supporting a loved one in an abusive relationships. If you have a question for Vanessa…

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Racial Trauma Series : Multi-racial Identity w/ Chanel Ali 21:29

5M ago21:29

21:29

Feeling 'other'? Hilarious multiracial comedian Chanel Ali joins Meka Mo on 'We're Done Here' to get real about navigating life as a person of color. This Philly firecracker (former host of Food Network's 'Food Debate!' and MTV's 'Girl Code' cast member) spills the tea on her wild journey - comedy and life! From selling everything to chase NYC drea…

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Ep 208: Embracing Change: Navigating a New Perspective on Relationships 27:58

5M ago27:58

27:58

This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is part of a series where we answer questions submitted by listeners. Today, we’re addressing the discomfort some listeners have talking about relationships, specifically when discussing the evolving paradigms of love and partnership and our ownership template of relationships. If you have a question…

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Episode 111: M People Remixed 2:12:26

5M ago2:12:26

2:12:26

M People is an English dance music band that formed in 1990, signed to Deconstruction Records, and achieved massive success throughout most of that decade. Fun fact: the name M People is taken from the first letter of the first name of band member Mike Pickering, who formed the group. Fronted by Heather Small, whose powerful gospel-influenced voice…

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Lies, Cheatin' & Divorce with Comedian Stephen Bolles 26:40

5M ago26:40

26:40

Is an open relationship right for you? Watch to find out what NOT to do! Meka Mo sits down with comedian Stephen Bolles for a hilarious and heartbreaking tell-all about his open relationship disaster. Stephen bares all, revealing the lies, the cheating, and the journey to rebuild trust after his messy split from his Spanish-singer wife. Is an open …

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Ep 207: Beyond Control: Embracing Personal Growth in Relationships 25:14

5M ago25:14

25:14

This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is part of a series where we answer questions submitted by listeners. A listener writes in expressing concern about her boyfriend checking out other women in public, despite repeatedly expressing her discomfort to him. We dive into relationship dynamics, and how sometimes fixating on others’ behavior…

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Ep 206: Boundaries 101 with Nedra Glover Tawwab 55:11

5M ago55:11

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down with Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW - author of three bestselling books, licensed therapist, and renowned relationship expert with 15 years of experience in relationship therapy. She is the founder of Kaleidoscope Counseling, where she aids individuals in cultivating healthy relations…

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Racial Trauma Series: Being Jewish is Trauma w/ Ariel Elias 29:05

6M ago29:05

29:05

Join us for 'We're Done Here' with NYC comedian Meka Mo as we light up the conversation with the brilliantly funny Ariel Elias. This episode, part of our "Racial Trauma Series," explores the unique intersection of comedy and emotional wellness. 🤣💔 From the sun-starved streets of NYC to the warmth of Atlanta, Ariel spills the tea on being Jewish, th…

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Ep 205: Unlocking Inner Safety: Overcoming the Need for Reassurance 20:48

6M ago20:48

20:48

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down to address two questions submit by listeners with similar “energies.” One listener wants to know how to stop comparing themselves to their partners ex and feeling insecure in their ability to trust due to past relationships. Another listener is looking for clarification differentiatin…

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Ep 204: Live Coaching Session: Grief and Self-Discovery 31:13

6M ago31:13

31:13

In this live coaching session episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down with Jess, who is approaching dating for the first real time in her life while simultaneously navigating being a young widow. Some Takeaways from this Episode: ✨ It’s all about Self-Discovery: When approaching dating for the first real time and/or after a loss, y…

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A Tough Year w/ Comedian Oscar Aydin 29:59

6M ago29:59

29:59

Remember that meme '2023: Same me, new trauma'? Comedian Oscar Aydin spills the tea on his 2023 dumpster fire and shares hilarious coping tips. 🔥 In this rollercoaster episode, our fab host Meka Mo and the ever-entertaining, NYC-based comedian Oscar Aydin unpack the emotional baggage of 2023 - a year that threw curveballs like no other. From heart-…

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Ep 203: Relationship Anarchy Pt. 2 with Annie Undone 1:24:48

6M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat back down with Annie Undone, a visionary artist and writer working to normalize diverse relationship styles and varied sexual experiences. She is a queer, kinky, relationship anarchist on a mission to incite individuals to experience personal revolutions. Get ready for an exciting and revo…

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Living with Tourette's w/ Comedian Dan Wickes 25:49

6M ago25:49

25:49

Ever wondered what it's like living with Tourette Syndrome? NYC roast battle champ Dan Wickes joins Meka Mo for a hilarious (and honest!) chat about his experiences, tweets, and life as a stand-up comedian navigating a neurodevelopmental disorder. From Long Island school days to sold-out shows, Dan dives deep into the funny, frustrating, and inspir…

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