This episode discussed financial health, finding ways to combine your passions, and having the vision to follow your gut, even when it is unconventional. My guest, Randi B. Nelson, MD, MBA, is a pediatrician, former investment banking executive, and financial wellness expert. No matter where you are in your career or financial fitness, there is something in this episode for you. Also, money can have a huge impact on mental health. Questions this episode will answer: -How can you protect your spa...
Apr 26, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 39
This episode explores how to move and shift as your calling to fulfill your purpose changes, the importance of advocating for yourself, and the impact of asthma and allergies with my guest, Dr. Renee Matthews. Dr. Renee is a leader in the healthcare industry through media and public relations. Her show “Out of Office with Dr. Renee” is seen in 45,000 Doctors’ offices and Walgreens across the country. Questions this episode will answer: -How can childhood health conditions impact your life? -What...
Apr 19, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 38
This episode discusses mental health, addiction, and compassion and features Dr. Cyntrell Crawford. Dr. Cyntrell is an Adult Psychiatrist that focuses on Addiction Recovery who also is an author and consultant. It doesn’t matter whether you have struggled with addiction, this episode has something for everyone. Chances are that you know someone that has been challenged by addiction in your professional or personal life, also this episode gives nuggets that can assist in preventing addiction. Que...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 37
This episode explores tea, community, and healing environments. My guest is Reginal Quarles, the owner and founder of Teatopia in my hometown of St. Louis. Don’t worry if you’re not a tea drinker…or if you’re hardcore Team Coffee, this episode is about so much more than tea. This conversation also addresses being open to creating your own vision of your life, which then can improve your mental health. Questions this episode will answer: -How do you find inspiration to pivot? -What are some signs...
Apr 05, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 36
This episode explores relationships, intimacy, connection, along with specific challenges in relationships for high-achieving women. My guest Dr. Alexandra Stockwell is the Intimacy Doctor, and she has a talent for breaking down skills to nurture intimacy and relationships into simple, actionable steps. Don’t worry, this episode has tools that can help you regardless of gender or relationship status. Questions this episode will answer: -How do you revive a “dehydrated” relationship? -What is the...
Mar 29, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 35
This episode explores women’s health and reproductive rights, especially for black women. It features Chiquita Lockley, the Executive Producer and Director of the documentary, Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility. This discussion is important because the health needs of black women are also ignored or disregarded. You don’t have to be a woman or be black to benefit from this episode because you will also learn information to allow you to support the women around you and to be more empathi...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 34
This episode manages to make a discussion about intellectual property sexy. The reason I could do that, was my dynamic guest, Kenya Pierre. She is an intellectual property attorney and is now a corporate deputy general counsel. You’re going to want to stay on until the last moment because we also talk about life lessons and finding joy in your professional life. Who doesn’t want to have fun while working? Questions this episode will answer: -why should you care about intellectual property? -what...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 33
This episode explores the challenges of divorce, along with how to grow, recover, and thrive after divorce. This episode features transformational coach Chiquita Dent. Whether you are never married, married, or divorced, there is something for you in this episode about relationships, identity, and uncoupling. Questions this episode will answer: -How can you survive divorce? -What is transformational coaching? -How to recover from the grief of divorce and the ending of relationships? -How can you...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 34
This bonus episode focuses on health and wellness. it features Dr. Delicia Haynes, Dr. Alauna Curry, Dr. Berry Pierre, Dr. Jarret Patton, Winter Wheeler, Alana Mathews, and Dr. Charlotte Akor. We discuss mental health, trauma, advocating for your health, burnout, mental capacity, and eye health. You don’t want to miss a minute because there is something for you and your loved ones in this episode. This podcast episode is like a masterclass.
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min
This episode is a Best of episode that features the Better 7., which are those 7 essential areas you need to have to get the life you were created for. This episode focuses on supply (what you put into your body), support, steps (movement or exercise), and self-talk. This episode features, Dr. Monique May, Ron Victor, Dr. Dianah Lake, Kim Williams, and Jermaine Taylor. This episode highlights top food safety facts, how to make healthy food taste good, finding motivation for exercise, curating in...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Here is a special Best of Better with Dr. Ericka Episode that is as they say “for the culture.” This Best of Dr. Ericka episode features clips from episodes that spotlight black history and culture, just in time for Black History Month. These clips discuss the HBCU experience, colorism, important historical context and references, along with how to find a black mental health care professional. Don’t worry, you don’t have to identify as black to enjoy this episode or learn. This episode can be to...
Feb 18, 2022•47 min
This bonus episode features host, Dr. Ericka, who is a Harvard trained, Double Board-Certified Psychiatrist. You'll want to stay on for the entire episode to hear practical ways to improve your mental health, so you wake up looking forward to every day instead of dreading getting out of bed daily. Questions this episode will answer: -Why does mental health matter? -How does fear lead to pressure for perfection? -Why do adults even hope for snow days? -How can present moment awareness change the ...
Feb 01, 2022•26 min
This bonus episode features the host, Dr. Ericka, answering your questions. Her over 20 years of experience in human behavior as a Harvard trained, double board-certified psychiatrist make her the perfect person to answer these mental health questions for you, so you can BE better, DO better, and LIVE better! Questions this episode will answer: -How do you find an African American therapist? -Is virtual mental health care as good as in person treatment? -How do you know when to get help? -What d...
Jan 25, 2022•30 min
In this brand new bonus episode, Dr. Ericka discusses strategies to find and hold onto joy amongst the chaos of the world, along with ways to recognize trauma. Her over 20 years of experience in human behavior as a Harvard trained, double board-certified psychiatrist give her insight into things that hold you back from living the life you deserve. You’ll want to stay on to the last moment to hear how to recognize things you may not even know are trauma. Questions this episode will answer: -What ...
Jan 18, 2022•39 min
This episode is another brand new bonus episode that features the host, Dr. Ericka, and discusses experiences with elevators, ways to make your new year better, and how to obtain better mental health. You’ll want to stay on to the last moment to hear how to take control of your life, push past your fears, and make 2022 your year of better. Questions this episode will answer: -why does your mental health matter? -what are practical ways to deal with fears? -how can you beat road blocks? -how do y...
Jan 11, 2022•34 min
This episode features Dr. Ericka discussing intentions, inspiration, and hope, along with being open to change. You’ll want to stay on to hear lessons from the holidays, reflections on last year, and how all of this can help you be better and beat all of this anxiety that creeps into your life. S Questions this episode will answer: -what were some emotional stresses or conundrums in 2022 -how creating and maintaining boundaries are superpowers -what is the importance of alignment of intention an...
Jan 04, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 32
We are discussing another one of the better 7 today, supply…simply what you out in your body. I have a food safety expert on and I learned so much. My guest is Kim Williams and she has a masters degree in food safety, along with experience working at General Mills, Coca Cola and Amazon. No matter if you have not started your healthy eating journey or are firmly on the path, you will learn something. Questions this episode will answer -What is food safety -What are those chemicals in food? -Is an...
Dec 28, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 31
This episode focuses on eye health, dealing with career and life pivots, along with having a positive mindset. The episode features Dr. Charlotte Akor who is a board certified pediatric ophthalmologist, certified medical auditor, and real estate investor. It’s so easy to pay attention to other areas of your body and neglect your eyes. No matter your age, your eyes and your overall wellness are important. Questions this episode will answer: -What is the difference between an ophthalmologist, opto...
Dec 21, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This episode discusses movement and healthy lifestyles and features Dr. Dianah Lake. She is an emergency medicine physician, menopause wellness expert, fitness & weight loss coach, best selling author, speaker, autism parent advocate and founder of Dr. Di Fitness. You’re going to want to stay on to the very end because there is something for everyone whether you are already on your fitness journey, struggling with your weight, or frustrated with feeling overwhelmed. This episode will answer ...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This episode discusses the value, experiences, and legacy of HBCUs, including how they continue to influence the lives of our guests. This episode features a dynamic panel of HBCU graduates, Dwayne Meekins, Bryndan Moore, Dr. Robert Russell, and Joy Stephens. They are leaders, educators, changes agents, entrepreneurs, and people invested in community building. It doesn’t matter if you went to a HBCU or not, this episode will help you reminisce, understand the HBCU culture, and have more informat...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 28
This episode discusses growth and grace in this time of being challenged and forced to find new solutions. We delve into how to meet these challenges and move forward with self development, along with professional development in a healthy way. Winter Wheeler is an ideal guest for this because she has grown a successful medication practice in the pandemic , after a successful career as a top civil litigator, while also being a mother to 4 children. There is something for everyone in this episode ...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This episode explores the impact of history on your mental health and features a real life historian. The featured guest is Dr. Miller Boyd, III, and he an educator and consultant, on top of being a historian. Every day we are creating history and having knowledge and awareness of history allows us to learn from the past to create a better future. In addition, history can also impact your mental health. Even if you were never one to enjoy history class, this episode has something for you. Stay t...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 26
This episode focuses on community with my special guest, Ron Victor. He has created this powerful and loving community called, Limin’ Professionals the Syndicate that is one of the most profound communities that I have seen with creating networks and chosen family. You’re going to want to stay on until the last moment because you’re going to hear about building your supports and community, which never gets old. In this time of the pandemic, you have probably discovered that staying connected tak...
Nov 16, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This episode focuses on building resilience and making the most out of your own life journey. The guest featured for this discussion is Jermaine Taylor. He is an actor, tv personality, and advocate of hope. He has a special talent for making other’s smile and making them feel seen. No matter where you are in your journey of life, you’re going to want to stay on until the last moment. You don’t want to miss these practical steps of finding hope and moving through adversity, along with moving forw...
Nov 09, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This episode tackles the topic of eating healthy food to improve your health. My special guest for this episode is Dr. Monique May, aka The Physician in the Kitchen. She is a board-certified family physician, author of Meal Masters: Your Simple Guide to Modern-Day Meal Planning, is an Amazon best-seller. Her follow up book, Doc Fix My Plate! The Physician In The Kitchen®’s Prescriptions For Your Healthy Plate Makeover, along with a self-proclaimed witch gadget junkie. Everyone mentions healthy e...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 23
This episode features Dr. Jarret Patton as we discuss burnout. He is an author, pediatrician, physician leader, coach, speaker, and host of the podcast, Licensed to Live. Whether you are in the midst of burnout, have recovered from burnout or simply work with or have loved one that is struggling with burnout, there is something here for you in this episode. Questions this episode will answer: What is burnout and why are we seeing so much of it? What does burnout look like? How do you move past o...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This episode features the topic of Colorism with 2 season 1 favorites, Joy Stephens and Chuck Hobbs. They are specifically qualified to address this topic with Joy’s background in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, along with Chuck’s background as a writer and cultural truth-teller. This episode explores solutions to this problem that effects so many people every single day. It doesn’t matter your skin tone or whether you consider yourself a person of color, this episode will give you tools to be...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This episode features Dr. Berry Pierre discussing taking control of your health. He is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician, podcast host of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry and vlogger. His motto of “Empower Yourself For Better Health” shines through with this discussion of health and vital information that will help you advocate more for yourself and those around you. Stay tuned to this entire episode because these insights will help you improve your health and those around you, inc...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This episode features Dr. Alauna Curry and focuses on trauma. Dr. Alauna is the Trauma Psychiatrist and now specializes in teaching empathy skills and trauma strategies in an accessible, easy to understand way, including all of the biology behind trauma responses. Whether you already identify that you have experienced trauma or not, you’re going to want to listen to every single moment of this episode. I can guarantee that someone you know and most likely someone you love is dealing with trauma,...
Oct 05, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This episode features, Dr. Delicia Haynes, discussing why it is important to make your mental health a priority and how to do it. Dr. Delicia is a Board-certified Family Physician, International Speaker, and Coach. During this pandemic, people have become even more aware of the importance of mental health. You’re going to want to stay on until the last moment to catch all of this knowledge about practical ways to improve your mental health and have your career be something that feeds your instea...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 18
