The pain of childhood wounds from a parent’s abandonment, neglect or abuse can linger into adulthood and be very challenging to overcome. If you’re finding it difficult to heal those childhood wounds and feel stuck, unhappy and that life is limited with few possibilities for you, join me, Dr. Balin A. Durr, MD, a Board-certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience, to learn how to heal your wounds, find your joy and happiness, and create the Life you long for.

Millions of people found the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic difficult to deal with. This was especially true for children, teens, and young adults; and sometimes, it resulted in depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

S2E14 How Meditation and Mindfulness Counteract Racism’s Life-Threatening Health Effects with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields

Description: Racism has a profound impact on mental and physical health, affecting both children and adults. Research links it to illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and even increased cancer risk. Today, I’m joined by Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields, Founder of the Cambio Group and former Johns Hopkins professor, to discuss:

S2 E13 - Divorce Doesn’t Have to Suck

S2 E12: Power over Pain: An Inspiring Black History Narrative, The African-American story is complex, profound, and deeply moving—a tapestry of courage, strength, and resilience interwoven with a painful legacy of struggle. It reflects a proud, diverse people’s relentless fight for freedom, pushing back against oppression and inhumanity. Embracing Black history means recognizing it as a journey of power over pain, a testament to resilience, and a call to honor an enduring legacy.

Title: S2 E11 The Spiraling Crisis of African-American Male Teachers & Students with LaMarr Darnell Shields, PhD

This powerful topic addressing the crisis of African-American male teachers and students emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing systemic issues impacting Black boys and young men in education. Featuring Dr. Lamarr Darnell Shields, he delves into the factors contributing to this crisis and actionable solutions to foster resiliency and success.

Key Takeaways:

Each and every one of us want to matter! We want to be seen for who we truly are, and we want to be heard. When we feel invisible, it’s painful! We tell our stories in an effort to be understood, to be valued, to know that we matter. We tell the story of our loved ones and the society for the same reasons and to leave a legacy of our values, standards, accomplishments, hope, and resiliency for the inevitable hard times and losses. Storytelling enables us to see ourselves in each other.

Many people value taking care of their loved ones but see taking care of themselves as selfish or a luxury they don’t have time for. But how do you take care of someone else if you’re sick or struggling? You can’t give what you don’t have. 

Many women strive for excellence every day for themselves and their families. The strong black woman, also called the black superwoman complex, is a strong, resilient, African-American woman, who strives for excellence in all areas of her life to prove she isn’t inferior or inadequate and that she's deserving of the same equal opportunities and access to meaningful resources and success as her white male counterparts. The sacrifice for her super achievements is the denial of her own pain and needs.