It feels very natural to take responsibility for the behavior of others. We all try to understand why he/she cheats, why mom/dad ignores me, or why my friend ditches me. While it may be true that the other needs to be accountable for their actions, it is also important to understand how others treat you and the reason you take ownership of their behavior. Understanding this is critical for establishing higher functioning relationships. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson ...
Sep 01, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this podcast, Dr. Shemena shares some further thoughts on the topic of differentiation and how it can be applicable to the lives of people of color. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Aug 05, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 16
It's pretty awe-inspiring to think of the mental gymnastics we play on ourselves. Why? It's a crucial question that we must ask ourselves in order to dismantle the psychological processes that keep you stuck in place. Awareness gives you a fighting chance of bettering yourself. Listen to Dr. Shemena discuss the topic of psychological defenses so that you can begin to confront these dynamics. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Emai...
Jul 01, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Racism is a tenacious and psychological problem for the lives of people of color. In the aftermath of protests and the verdict of George Floyd, we cannot cut off from this topic any longer. It's another way of not having enough air. Listen to Dr. Shemena discuss this important topic of learning to confront the pain of racism. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Jun 22, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Your relationship arguments are not always about what you think. Listen to Dr. Shemena discuss the interpersonal dynamics under most relationships fights and how to stop the pattern. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Apr 07, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Effecting change involves hard work and difficult choices. Most of us want something for nothing. Listen to Dr. Shemena share her ideas on why change is difficult and how to work towards creating change. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Mar 26, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 12
A year ago, we realized everything was about to change. We scrambled to stock up on goods as the world shut down. This week is the anniversary of the global pandemic. Listen to Dr. Shemena share her reflections on this past year and routines that she's grateful for. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Mar 14, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
What's your emotional playlist? I’m not the first one to note that music is connected to our emotions. It gives voice to emotions we’re already experiencing and can also induce new feelings within us. Listen to Dr. Shemena discuss how bringing your emotional playlist into your awareness can give you the power to choose which feelings you want to rouse. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank yo...
Mar 04, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
People don't become grown-ups until they realize that their parents, however wonderful, were misinformed in areas. Each generation's job is to question the things the parents accept , explore the possibilities, and learn to become your own adult. Listen to Dr. Shemena discuss the process of outgrowing your parents. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Feb 24, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What do you mean when you use the term "self-love"? Higher sense of self or a state of wholeness. Listen to Dr. Shemena share her ideas on why this term is often times confused with a more grounded sense of well-being. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Feb 14, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Living as a person of color unfortunately continues to be an acute low grade trauma. Trauma can go beyond what happened a moment ago or just one person's experience. It can span generations for African Americans. Listen to Dr. Shemena gives her most compelling reasons why therapy should be seen as a benefit and not a negative. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Feb 01, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Are you exhausted? I think we’re all exhausted. We’re all crawling to the finish line of a long and challenging year. We’ve faced deep divides of black and white, rich and poor and red and blue. One major goal throughout all of this is learning how to regulate stress and supporting your emotional health. Listen to Dr. Shemena gives some tips on learning how to regulate stress during these trying times. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJoh...
Dec 23, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 6
What is differentiation? And why is it important? Listen as Dr. Shemena discusses the reasons differentiation can help you define yourself and navigate relationships. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Dec 02, 2020•4 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Call it emotional pain, psychological pain or just simply, suffering. We have all experienced these unpleasant feelings at some point in our lives. But, when we try to avoid feelings, we miss the opportunity to explore deeper parts of ourself. Listen as Dr. Shemena discusses how to take a non-judgmental approach to look at your pain. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Oct 28, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We're all in favor of high self-esteem -- but cultivating it is no easy task. In this podcast, Dr. Shemena discusses some of the reasons why building a good foundation helps to improve your self-esteem. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Oct 11, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Are you growing? Are you evolving or are you a spectator of others? People who know their purpose, navigate stress better and have reduced levels of anxiety and worry. Nietzsche famously said that “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” Finding meaning is about sculpting a new narrative for yourself. Dr. Shemena will explore this dynamic in this podcast. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajo...
Sep 05, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 2
There is so much going on in the world. The death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and more many have left many of us feeling outraged, confused, depressed and anxious. Dr. Shemena will discuss the affects of racism and how it affects us on a relational and interpersonal level. Get in touch with Dr. Shemena · Tweet me at @ShemenaJohnson · Follow me on IG at @DrShemenaJohnson · Email me at info@shemenajohnson.com Thank you for listening!...
Jul 05, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
