The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema

Dr. Thema describes the different approaches and skills needed to resolve conflict, whether personal or professional. To learn more check out her new book Matters of the Heart. Opening Poem by Devi Brown. Intro and outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Dr. Thema provides some causes of boredom as well as ways of addressing it in various aspects of your life. This episode may help you shift to rediscovering fulfillment and joy. To learn more read Dr. Thema's new book Matters of the Heart which is available on hard cover, digital, and audio versions. Episode intro and outro by Joy Jones. To register for a May 10th full day retreat in San Diego for $375 email [email protected].

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Dr. Thema describes the importance of self-worth and explores potential causes of the sense of worthlessness. She then provides specific strategies for building your self-worth. To learn more, check out her new book Matters of the Heart. Intro and outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2025

Dr. Thema describes the challenge of an inner critic/inner bully. She then provides strategies for silencing the inner voices that can keep us stuck and settling. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's new book Matters of the Heart in hardback, digital, or audio book.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Dr. Thema describes some of the dynamics of dating someone who is a trauma survivor. She provides pointers for partners for creating a safe and loving relationship. For additional insights, check out Dr. Thema's book Matters of the Heart and the earlier books Homecoming and Reclaim Yourself. Intro and Outro by Joy Jones. Poem by Dr. Jaiya John from his book We Birth Freedom at Dawn Volume One.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Dr. Thema describes curiority and shares the benefits of opening our minds. She then prepares concrete strategies to becoming more curious, more open. Intro and Outro music by Joy Jones. Opening reading by Howard Thurman. To learn more check out Dr. Thema's new book Matters of the Heart.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Dr. Thema describes the importance of not taking the bait of manipulators. She empowers you with specific strategies for resisting manipulation. To learn more, check out her books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. Also check out her interview with Oprah on the Oprah YouTube channel. Intro and outro music by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Dr. Thema describes political stress, including its consequences and important ways of coping for us to sustain ourselves. The opening reading is an excerpt from Cole Arthur Riley. To learn more check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. The intro and outro songs are by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2025

Episode #201 Perseverance: How to Persist by Dr. Thema

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

Dr. Thema starts with a poem by Rumi and describes strategies for blooming so you can grow and thrive. To learn more, check out her new bestselling book, "Matters of the Heart" available wherever books are sold in hardback, digital, and audo versions. Intro and Outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2025

Dr. Thema discusses moving from soullessness to soulfulness with author and psychologist, Dr. Jaiya John, author of We Birth Freedom at Dawn. He shares poems from his latest book and sacred teachings on the path to freedom. To learn more about his work go to www.jaiyajohn.com where he also offers individual phone sessions to enhance connection to the sacred, creativity, and inner growth. Music by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

Dr. Thema starts with the poem Turning by Lucille Clifton. She then shares specific steps to loving more deeply and holistically. Intro and Outro by Joy Jones. Learn more with Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart.

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2025

Dr. Thema describes what it means to give yourself grace and the importance of self kindness, patience, and understanding. She provides strategies to increasing your graciousness with yourself. Poem read by Ife Davis and written by Rev. Dr. Cecelia Bryant. Intro and Outro music by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

Dr. Thema describes the path to tranquility and provides strategies for living a more tranquil life. To learn more, order her books Homecoming and the Reclaim Yourself Workbook, and preorder her new book Matters of the Heart. Dr. Thema starts this episode with an excerpt from Dr. Jaiya John's poetic story Ashia: A Soft Story of Pilgrimage and Peace from his book We Birth Freedom at Dawn: Volume One. Intro and Outro Music by Joy Jones. Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

Dr. Thema describes the definition, benefits, and steps to living a purposeful life. This week's episode begins with the poem Ego Tripping by Nikki Giovanni. It is performed by Ife Davis.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

In this episode, Dr. Thema describes social anxiety, its causes, signs, and most importantly, ways of coping. She also attends to the realities of cultural identities, as she explores this important topic. For more information and support, check out her books Homecoming and Reclaim Yourself. The intro song is Beautiful by Joy Jones and the outro is The Joy also by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

Episode #193 Rebirthing Yourself by Dr. Thema

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2024

Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Julie Radico about her new book You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health First Aid Kit. The episode gives practical tips for addressing body image, relationship with food, insomnia, and chronic pain.

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2024

Dr. Thema talks with therapist, author, and motivational speaker Dr. Marlon Rollins about his sister's death by suicide as well as ways to heal from and prevent suicide. We also explore his work supporting men's mental health.

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2024

Dr. Thema speaks with life coach, minister, and author SharRon Jamison about "corporate grief" especially for persons with a marginalized identity. She defines the concept, describes the potential effects on our health, and provides strategies for holistic success. Dr. Thema illuminates the importance of self awareness and empowered decision making. Her website with her various offerings is sharronjamison.com.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2024

Dr. Thema interviews Harold Leffal, health promoter, author, and cancer survivor about his health journey and his desire to help others reclaim their health physically, mentally, and spiritually. Harold shares the important role that nutrition played in his recovery. You can follow him on Instagram at @haroldleffall or on his website which is www.thegoodlivingnow.com

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2023

Dr. Thema explores liberation psychology and its importance to your homecoming journey. She provides principles and tips for you to apply to your mental health journey as a person with a marginalized identity.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2023

Dr. Thema speaks with Dr. Jennifer Mulan about how to decolonize your mental health and your emotions. Dr. Jenn shares highlights from her new book Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing your Practice. Dr. Jenn birthed Decolonizing Therapy: a psychological evolution that weaves together political, ancestral, therapeutic and global well-being.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2023

Dr. Thema speaks with Dr. Jennifer Mullan about how to decolonize your mental health and your emotions. Dr. Jenn shares highlights from her new book Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing your Practice. Dr. Jenn birthed Decolonizing Therapy: a psychological evolution that weaves together political, ancestral, therapeutic and global well-being.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2023

Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Vanessa Abernathy about partner abuse, including the different types, effects, and strategies for healing. To learn more follow her on social media and check out her website www.meetmonarch.com

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2023

Dr. Shena Young, a licensed body centered psychologist-healer, joins us to explain holistic healing from sexual trauma including decolonization, indigenous medicine, and body autonomy. She integrates embodiment, poetry, and psychological science. You can learn more about her and her work on her website embodiedtruthhhealing.com and in her new book body rites: a holistic healing and embodiment workbook for Black survivors of sexual trauma. https://www.embodiedtruthhealing.com/

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2023

Dr. Thema speaks with Executive Coach Patrice Ford Lyn about being a leader. They discuss the qualities of a good leader, ways to handle those who are resistant to change, and unique challenges and solutions for leaders with historically excluded identities, including those who are BIPOC, Queer, and/or women. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2023

Dr. Thema interviews Pastor Mike Walrond Jr., senior Pastor, author, and mental health advocate about the path to authenticity. They discuss the definition, costs, benefits, and path to living a more authentic life. Intro by Iyeoka. Outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2023

Dr. Thema interviews Dr. Jennifer Kelly, a past president of the Georgia Psychological Association and American Psychological Association. Dr. Kelly, a prominent healthy psychologist, provides an understanding of chronic pain and strategies for managing pain. She also gives pointers for loved ones of those living with chronic pain.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2023

Dr. Thema describes warning signs that your strong friend may be struggling and provides pointers for being a better friend to your strong friend.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2023

Dr. Jaiya John, poet, psychologist, and freedom worker, joins us to discuss his new book "All these rivers. You chose love." In this episode he and Dr. Thema explore love, boundaries, ease, seeing our child nature, and grace. Check out his book everywhere books are sold including his website www.jaiyajohn.com

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2023

Caution: If hearing about self-harming behaviors is upsetting or triggering for you, Dr. Thema encourages you to select a different episode instead of this one. Dr. Thema defines self-harming behaviors, including the reasons some people engage in them. She then provides alternative strategies for coping and releasing emotional pain.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2023

Dr. Thema in conversation with Dr. Candice Nicole describes myths about sex and relationships. To learn more about Dr. Candice Nicole go to her website drcandicenicole.com Intro by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2023

Dr. Thema describes strategies for grounding and soothing yourself, as well as the need for these strategies. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2023

Dr. Thema shares signs of a healthy relationships. These have also been called green lights or green flags, as opposed to the warning signs of abusive relationships. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro music by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2023

Dr. Thema describes reasons for emotional reactivity and strategies for being less reactive. Dr. Thema provides cognitive, behavioral, mindful, and embodied strategies for shifting and slowing down. For more information, check out her book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2023

Dr. Thema describes sources of disappointment and ways to deal with it. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming which has been nominated by the NAACP for an award in Outstanding Literature. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2023

Kwanzaa is an African American celebration which focuses on seven African-inspired principles for living well. The principles are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Dr. Thema is joined for this special episode by her family: Bishop John Bryant, Rev. Cecelia Bryant, and Rev. Jamal Bryant as they describe the cultural, spiritual, and psychological significance of the principles.

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2022

Dr. Thema gives key principles for cultivating a growth mindset. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2022

Dr. Thema describes ways you can become more emotionally mature. Emotional maturity benefits your life and your relationships. Intro by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's book Homecoming.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2022

Dr. Thema describes the barriers to motivation and provides specific strategies to get motivated or to stay motivated. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming wherever books are sold. Intro by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2022

Dr. Thema provides the definition, signs, and causes of underemployment and workplace dissatisfaction. She provides multiple strategies for coping with it. Intro by Iyeoka and Outro music by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2022

Episode 168 : Bored in Your Relationship? by Dr. Thema

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2022

Dr. Thema describes the importance of being grounded enough in who we are that we have the capacity to authentically encourage others. She discusses reasons encouragement may be difficult for you and provides specific steps to becoming more expressive in your encouragement. To learn more, check out her new book Homecoming. Intro music by Iyeoka. Outro music by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2022

Dr. Thema describes benefits and strategies for slowing down. To learn more, check out her book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro music by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 14 September 2022

Dr. Thema describes chronic fatigue and provides strategies for coping with it. Intro music by Iyeoka and Outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2022

Dr. Thema describes the realities of living with mental illness and provides strategies for coping and living with mental illness. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2022

Dr. Thema describes signs you are a workaholic and ways to cope with ad shift out of workaholism. Intro music by Iyeoka and outro by Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2022

Dr. Thema describes strategies for persons who wanted to become parents and are not trying to accept life without parenthood. She describes ways of finding meaning and purpose while acknowledging the grief and disappointment.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2022

Dr. Thema describes triggers and ways to cope when they are overwhelming. For more information, check out her new book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self. Music by Iyeoka and Joy Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2022