What Is Black Mental Wealth? With Dr. Raquel Martin
July 18, 2024 · 51 min
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A clinical psychologist reframes mental health as wealth and explains what that means for legacy and longevity.
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In this episode
- What Black mental wealth actually means and why it matters
- How recognizing your values and boundaries protects your wellbeing
- The real impact music has on mental health and community
- Where to find tools that help build a stronger Black future
About this episode
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Raquel Martin, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Tennessee State University and Host of the “Mind Ya Mental Podcast,” Dr. Martin's work extends beyond academia and what drew me to a conversation with her is that she openly states that she believes deeply in the power of black mental wealth, emphasizing its role in legacy building and longevity.We talk about Dr. Martin's journey and her understanding of Black mental wealth. It is important to recognize our values and boundaries and the power of music on mental health and the community, as well as discuss where to get the best tools to build a better Black future.
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About Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Shaping Freedom is a podcast about emotional leadership and legacy; examining the inherited patterns shaping how we live, create, relate, and build. I’m Lisane Basquiat - a legacy healing strategist, creator of the Shaping Freedom framework and a steward of a global cultural legacy.
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