HeyJaredSunday Coffee Conversations, A Black Woman's Journey with Mental Health
Why does society rally around physical illness yet detach from mental health illness? In her first podcast episode, Taraya Nicole poses this tough question. She opens up about battling depression and suicidal thoughts.
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EP5| Dubai Fallout (opens the original)
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Taraya reflects on her personal growth journey over the past two years, discussing her struggles with mental health, insomnia, and substance use. She explores the nonlinear nature of healing from trauma and how she's had to adapt her coping mechanisms over time. Taraya also shares a vulnerable story about a challenging experience during a trip to Dubai with her sister, which brought up unresolved childhood trauma and led to a heated argument. Key Topics: * Taraya's mental health journey and prog
EP4| The Shiny Red Journal (opens the original)
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Taraya shares her experience of being sexually abused as a child and how it impacted her emotional and mental well-being. She explores the importance of nurturing a child's curiosity, the consequences of different parenting styles, and the significance of providing children with the tools to express themselves emotionally. Taraya also emphasizes the need for parents to pay attention to behavioral changes in their children, as these changes may indicate underlying issues that require attention an
EP3I Unlearn Your Toxic Traits (opens the original)
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In this episode, Taraya discusses the importance of understanding that healing involves not only processing the wrongs done to us by others but also working on our own flaws and wrongdoings. She emphasizes the need for unlearning harmful behaviors and implementing healthier ways for a better life, regardless of our upbringing or past experiences. Key Quote: "Just because something was given to you and it's in you doesn't mean it's right and that you can't change it."
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