The Black Psychologist Podcast

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Have conversations, give insight and offer perspectives on matters relating to current events, human behavior, social issues, health, cultural/political trends, sex as well as other life challenging subjects and promote mental health wellness.

Dr. Kyle Osbourne and Dr. Jason Coleman


    • May 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 86 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Black Psychologist Podcast

    Surviving Mother's Day when your mother has passed away, Amanda Seales on Autism, Sexsomnia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 47:32


    This week we share tips on managing and surviving Mother's Day when your mother has passed away, discuss Amanda Seales controversial statements on Autism and Sexsomnia: an embarrassing sleep disorder no one wants to talk about.

    Gambling Addiction, How To Respond To An Insult, What It Means If You Can't Take A Compliment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 35:59


    In the latest episode, we begin with discussing the prevalence of gambling addiction/disorders, who's at risk and the social psychology tricks used at casinos that make you spend more. We also discuss how to respond to an insult and what it means if you can't accept a compliment.

    The Psychology of Love - Social Media Compatibility in Relationships, Reesa Tessa, Omay Lay Concert.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 62:42


    This week on the 'The Psychology of Love' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, the panel discusses the importance of social media compatibility in relationships, we react to internet sensation Reesa Teesa's now-viral "Who TF Did I Marry" videos, the young lady who left her boyfriend and joined Nigerian singer, Omah Lay on stage and we ask Dr. Poole whether she would prefer to make $75K and be happy in a relationship or make $300K and be miserably single.

    Let's Get Some Perspective - Monique Interview, Chris Brown Celebrity All Star Game Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 57:16


    This week on the ‘Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to the Monique interview on Club Shay Shay and Chris Brown sharing his frustration about being invited and then disinvited to the NBA Celebrity All Star Game.

    Enjoying Valentine's Day Alone, Contra-dating, Borrowing Money, Tattoo your partner's name

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 48:45


    In the latest episode, we begin with sharing the best ways to enjoy Valentines's Day on your own, using contra-dating to get out of a dating rut, Gayle King revealing she lent $4000 to a man she once dated, our preferences on either being in loving relationship while making $75K or miserably single while making 300K and whether it's okay to get your partner's name, image and likeness tattooed on your body.

    Let's Get Some Perspective - Katt Williams Interview, Taraji P Henson on the Pay Disparities.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 59:12


    This week on the ‘Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to the Katt Williams interview on Club Shay Shay and Taraji P Henson sharing her frustration about the persistent gender and racial pay disparity in entertainment.

    Tips on Managing Your Mental Health During the Holidays, Why New Year's Resolutions Fail, New Sickle Cell Therapies can cost $3 million for each patient

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 52:52


    This week we share tips on managing your mental health during the holidays, discuss the psychology behind why New Year's Resolutions fail and new Sickle Cell Therapies can cost $3 Million for a single patient

    Let's Get Some Perspective - Diddy & other celebrities named in sex abuse suits, Dee- 1 vs Rick Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 47:50


    This week on the ‘Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to Diddy and other celebrities, politicians that were named in sex abuse suits filed under NY's Adult Survivors Act and Dee 1 and Rick Ross argument regarding the hip-hop industry promoting music that glorifies murder, and promotes drug usage while claiming entertainment.

    No phones at school trend, Social anxiety, Songs that lift our mood, Becoming a Psychologist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 48:48


    This week we discuss schools across the U.S. joining the growing no-phone movement to boost and mental health, having social anxiety and making friends, we also answer viewer's questions about songs that lift our spirits when we're in a bad mood and becoming a psychologist.

    Let's Get Some Perspective - Social Media Gender war lists, Restaurants charges customers fee for 'unruly kids'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 40:44


    This week on the ‘Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to the social media gender war lists “28 Places Women In 2023 REFUSE To Go On A First Date vs things Men REFUSE to pay for we are not married” and Restaurants now charging customers a fee for 'bad parenting'

    Let's Get Some Perspective - Black HS student suspended over hair, Restaurants charging vomit fee.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 25:29


    This week on the 'Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist, we react toDarryl George, a high school junior in Texas, being continuously suspended from school twice year because of his dreadlocks hairstyle, restaurants issue vomit fees for bottomless mimosa customers.

    Let's Get Some Perspective - Jada Pinkett Smith, Cheesecake Factory and Oyster Bar Dates Gone Wrong.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 35:09


    This week on the 'Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to Jada Pinkett Smith revealing intimate details about her marriage and relationships, woman refusing to go on first date at the Cheesecake Factory and man walking off date after woman eats 48 oysters in one sitting and expects him to cover the tab.

    Tyler Perry's advice for women, Brittany Renner, Should you care about partner's body count

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 74:33


    This week we are joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ashley Poole to discuss Tyler Perry's advice for Black women to find love with less paid men, Brittany Renner candidly disclosing that she's been with 35 people and whether you should care about your partner's body count.

    Let's Get Some Perspective - Arrest made in 2pac's murder, Is it ok to listen to R. Kelly's music?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 39:08


    This week on the 'Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react in Keefe D being arrested for Tupac Shakur's murder and a judge rules that R. Kelly's victim's to be awarded his music royalties, therefore is it now okay to listen to his music?

    Let's Get Some Perspective - Young black gymnast skipped in medal ceremony, flash mob robberies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 24:17


    This week on the 'Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to Gymnastics Ireland in racism row after a young black girl is skipped in medal ceremony and the insurgence of flash mob robberies that have been taking place nationwide.

    Let's Get Some Perspective - NFL fan fights, Colorado St player receiving death threats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 26:55


    This week on the 'Let's Get Some Perspective' edition of The Black Psychologist Podcast, we react to the slew of violent fan fights taking place at NFL games and Colorado State player, family receiving death threats after late hit.

    BS High documentary, Doja Cat's Demonic imagery, TikTok Silent Walking Trend, Millennials vs Gen Z

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 61:46


    This week we react and discuss the Bishop Sycamore documentary "BS High" on HBO Max, Doja Cat's recent use of demonic imagery in new song/music video, TikTok's new trend "Silent Walking" movement and recent polling shows Gen Z struggle more with mental health than millennials.

    Montgomery Riverfront brawl, Parents see their health decline as their kid's mental illness worsens, Living with someone with mental illness.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 61:57


    This week we discuss the Riverfront brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, parents seeing their own health spiral as their kids' mental illness worsen, helpful strategies for living with someone with a mental illness.

    Dr. O'Shan Gadsden talks black mental health, overcoming stigma, psycho-cultural spiritual perspective in therapy and The Just Heal Bro Tour.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 63:28


    This week we are joined by Dr. O'Shan Gadsden, clinician and Psychology Department Chair, Associate Professor at Hampton University. We discuss his personal journey into mental health, black men and mental health, overcoming stigma, the importance of developing psycho-cultural spiritual perspective in therapy, The Just Heal Bro Tour and more.

    Conversation with Dr. L. Wayne Kenney on his journey into mental health, self-awareness and honesty in relationships, common mistakes in dating.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 63:33


    This week we're joined by clinician/counselor and star of "Conversations with The Kenney's" Dr. L. Wayne Kenney. He shares his journey into the mental health field, self-awareness and honesty in relationships, common mistakes made in dating and more.

    Ja Morant, Barbie doll with Down Syndrome, Remote work comes with an increase in drug and drinking habits.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 56:37


    This week we discuss Ja Morant being suspended from all Grizzlies activities after Instagram Live video shows him with gun in car, Mattel's newly released Barbie doll with Down syndrome and recent studies show how remote work comes with an increase in drug and drinking habits. #theblackpsychologistpodcast #jamorant #barbie #remotework

    Desiigner, NBA pro retires at 22 due to anxiety, MLB Green Ribbon, Americans are lonelier.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 59:49


    This week we discuss rap artist Desiigner promoting new music while still in mental health facility, 22-year-old NBA player retires, saying anxiety from playing basketball led to 'the darkest times' of his life, MLB teams wearing green ribbons on their jerseys for the month of May to celebrate Mental Health Awareness and why Americans are lonelier and its effects on our health.

    Tipflation Parti, Bud Light boycott, Gen Z women are identifying as bisexual, Andrew Toles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 59:40


    This week we discuss how "tipflation" and "tipcreep" are sparking backlash and fatigue among consumers, Bud Light facing boycott over Dylan Mulvaney partnership, Gen Z women are identifying as bisexual in unprecedented numbers, Dodgers re-signed former outfielder Andrew Toles to contract to provide him with health insurance.

    Angel Reese, Participation Trophies, BORG Challenge, Coping with "Friends w/ Benefits" loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 54:50


    This week we discuss the Angel Reese backlash, North Carolina Republicans look to ax participation trophies with new bill, "BORG" the new TikTok college drinking trend raises alarms and coping with the loss of a "situationship" aka "friends with benefits" relationship.

    Ja Morant, Former white law student sues Howard U., Children accidentally eating edibles, artificial intelligence's ability to create digitized recreations of deceased loved ones.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 60:48


    This week we discuss Ja Morant's off the court incidents, former white law student suing Howard University for alleged discrimination after expulsion, reports of young children accidentally eating marijuana edibles soar and artificial intelligence's ability to create digitized recreations of deceased loved ones.

    Men not posting their partner, dating your intellectual match, 30K being a deal breaker, couples sleeping in different bedrooms?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 94:15


    This week with Dr. Ashley Poole we resume our conversation about men who don't post their partners on social media, dating your intellectual match, earning less than $30,000 is a deal breaker for dating, and couples who sleep in separate bedrooms.

    Tyre Nichols, 50 Cent calls depression a luxury, Tranq Dope, Psychologist prescribing meds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 76:33


    This week we discuss the killing of Tyre Nicholos, 50 Cent thinks depression is a luxury, Tranq Dope mixed with Fentanyl brings fresh horror to U.S. drug zones and Psychologists want to help Colorado mental health crisis by being allowed to prescribe medications.

    Dry January, Red flags on first dates, Families suing over kids Mental Health, Best time/day for therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 70:29


    This week we discuss why some people are staying sober during "Dry January" and some of the benefits, 4 behaviors that will raise red flags' on a first date, more than 1,200 families suing social media companies over kids' mental health and is there a best time of day for therapy.

    Is therapy a dating deal deal breaker? Men who don't post their partner on social media

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 70:20


    This week we welcome back guess host Dr. Ashely Poole to discuss going to therapy as the latest dating/relationship deal breaker and why some men don't post their partner on social media.

    Alcohol deaths, cell phones predict suicide, Josh Primo, Therapy making you a good person?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 79:31


    This week we discuss the increase of alcohol related deaths that are claiming the lives of working-age Americans, how smartphones may be able to help predict suicide, Sports Psychologist launches lawsuit against the San Antonio Spurs and player Josh Primo for alleged indecent exposure during individual sessions and why do people think going to therapy makes you a good person.

    Kanye West WLM shirt, Andrew Tate, Health Panel Recommends Anxiety Screenings for Adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 70:46


    This week we discuss Kanye West wearing 'White Lives Matter' shirt at fashion show, Andrew Tate and his misogynist messaging, health panel recommends regular anxiety screenings for adults under 65.

    Tua Tagovailoa's head injury, Little Mermaid reaction, Robert Sarver, Megan Thee Stallion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 65:14


    This week we discuss the Miami Dolphin's handling of Tua Tagovailoa's head injury, Little Mermaid live action trailer flooded with racist youtube comments and tweets, Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver suspended one year and fined $10 milllion after probe finds multiple incidents of workplace misconduct, Megan Thee Stallion's new mental health support website and and an update in the murder of music artist PnB Rock.

    PnB Rock, Deion Sanders, Quiet Quitting, Psychedelic Therapy and alcohol use disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 65:06


    This week we discuss the recent tragic death of music artist PnB Rock, the ups and downs of the new social media trend "Quiet Quitting", Deion Sander's dress code for college players and Psychedelic therapy could help treat alcohol use disorder.

    Deshaun Watson, Monkeypox stigma, The rise of lonely men, Ghosting linked to mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 71:08


    This week we discuss the Deshaun Watson suspension, the LGBTQ community experiencing negative stigmas as monkeypox cases rise and the debate over appropriate messaging, research stating single men are the 'loneliest they've been in generations,' how ghosting is linked to mental health and increase of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills.

    Sesame Place, Brooklyn church robbed, Inappropriate therapists, Postpartum for men & women

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 71:43


    This week we discuss Sesame Place's Rosita mascot snubbing black family, Brooklyn Bishop robbed at gun point while delivering sermon on livestream, therapist has license revoked over allegations she took thousands in cash and trips from a client, new research finds that serotonin activity is not responsible for depression and postpartum depression can hit both mom and dad, sometimes at the same time.

    R. Kelly, Brittney Griner, Randy Cox/Jayland Walker, Tiara Mack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 78:34


    This week we discuss R. Kelly being ordered to undergo sexual disorder treatment, Cherelle Griner, wife of imprisoned WNBA star protecting her mental health during trial, Randy Cox paralysed by while being transported in police van by New Haven police in Connecticut/police shooting of Jayland Walker, Rhode Island State Senator Tiara Mack twerking on TikTok

    Jay-Z's bitcoin academy, Roe vs. Wade, New mental health hot line, troubled RTF's in Utah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 60:32


    This week we discuss skepticism centering around Jay-Z's Bitcoin academy in former housing project, the mental health impact of Roe Vs. Wade overturn, new mental health emergency hotline launching nationwide on July 16th and troubled residential treatment facilities in Utah.

    Rap lyrics used in court, BK's Pride Burger, Halo Infinite Ape Badge, CBT w/cash & crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 64:42


    This week we discuss using rappers' own rhymes as purported evidence of crime, Burger King's Pride campaign featuring the "Pride Whopper" getting negative feedback, Halo Infinite's Juneteenth cosmetic with offensive name and a recent study provides evidence that offering CBT and cash can reduce crime and violence.

    NCAA athletes dying by suicide, Coping w/ mass shootings, Transgender superhero, ASD & love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 77:21


    This week we discuss coping with the recent rash of mass shooting events, 6 NCAA athletes die by suicide since March, Marvel's new Transgender superhero, Netflix's Love on the Spectrum series, Wells Fargo conducting 'fake interviews' with women and people of color for jobs already filled. #theblackpsychologistpodcast #youtube #marvel #ncaa

    Juneteenth ice cream, crypto addiction, unwanted work b-day party, stores using psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 68:48


    This week we discuss the controversy surrounding Walmart's Juneteenth ice cream, a US man wins $450,000 after unwanted work birthday party triggers panic attack, how retailers use psychology to change what we purchase, crypto currency possibly evolving into an addiction and Tennessee Bill would force drunken drivers to support victims' children.

    NFL asks draft prospects about sexuality, legal marijuana & therapy, minimum wage & divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 53:08


    This week we discuss NFL teams asking draft prospects inappropriate questions about sexuality and parents, the impact of legalized marijuana on therapy, University of Penn law professor rebuked for saying Blacks and other minorities resent western achievements and how raising minimum wage has resulted in lower divorce rates.

    Ep. 45 - Bruce Willis, Trauma Bonding, Don't Say Gay bill, magic mushrooms parenting trend for moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 69:08


    This week we discuss if Hollywood failed Bruce Willis, the "Don't Say Gay" bill/HB 616, if you're really in love or just trauma bonding, and moms who microdose 'magic' mushrooms say the psychedelic made them better parents.

    Ep. 44 - Will Smith, TikTok Anger Test, CROWN ACT 2022, Landlord Uses Sign for Non Paying Tenants

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 75:20


    This week we discuss how Will Smith slapping Chris Rock personifies toxic masculinity, a new tiktok test claims it can tell how angry someone is, the CROWN Act 2022 (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) bill and a NYC landlord posts giant signs calling out non-paying tenants.

    Ep. 43 - Jussie Smollett, Social Media Influencers, Ryan Coogler, Link b/w exercise & mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 89:51


    This week we are joined by Certified Speed and Agility Coach Erik Strassman to discuss the relationship between exercise and mental health, the ongoing Jussie Smollett saga, 'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler being mistaken for a bank robber in Atlanta, and young americans aspiring to become social media influencers.

    Ep. 42 - Lia Thomas, Black Patients labeled as uncooperative, no phones at restaurants, tics & social media

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 54:18


    This week we discuss the controversy surrounding University of Penn swimmer Lia Thomas who is transgender should be allowed to compete, Doctors more likely to describe black patients as uncooperative, Black Patients labeled as uncooperative, Restaurants saying "no" to phones at the table, and study links tics to social media.

    Ep. 41 - Brian Flores lawsuit, Ben Simmons, Harm Reduction Programs, Art and mental health.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 72:35


    This week we discuss Brian Flores's lawsuit against the NFL, Ben Simmons's mental health, government harm reduction programs and how an art contest reveals mental health challenges.

    Ep. 40 - Couples breaking up on Valentines Day, BDSM/kink, tattoos & trauma, bomb threats at HBCUs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 83:59


    This week we discuss whether couples are more likely to break up on Valentines Day, how BDSM/kink can be used to help your mental health, people using tattoos as therapy to recover from trauma and the recent bomb threats at HBCUs.

    Ep. 39 - Regina King, Why black men are hiding mental illness, Mexican drug cartels recruit via GTA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 71:12


    This week we discuss Regina' King's son Ian Alexander Jr dies by suicide and the current state of suicide in the black community, why so many black men are hiding mental illness, how Mexico's real life drug cartels are recruiting youths to be drug smugglers through Grand Theft Auto online, Mental Token is using cryptocurrency to bring awareness to mental health around the globe.

    Ep. 38 - Post your pill challenge, cannabis combats covid? leaving your job helps your mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 56:48


    This week we discuss the "Post your pill challenge", cannabis compounds prevent infection by Covid-19 virus, quitting your job increase your mental health, mental health advocates want a new name for Schizophrenia.

    Ep. 37 - Antonio Brown, Mental Health Gyms, winter weather/SADS & sex, Employee benefits for MH.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 57:55


    This week we discuss Antonio Brown's bizarre behavior, mental health gyms are on the rise, seasonal affective disorder and winter weather sabotaging your sex drive and employer's offering mental health benefits you don't know about.

    Ep. 36 - Billie Eilish, Boston College student suicide, eating to better mental health, metaverse.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 57:24


    This week we discuss Billie Eilish sharing how watching porn at age 11 destroyed her brain, Boston College student pleads guilty to encouraging boyfriend's suicide, eating your way to better mental health, and a company plans to develop virtual mental health clinics in the metaverse.

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