Unpacked & Detangled

Ron gives suggestions on how to change the negative thoughts that we often have-- the inner critic-- into positive and kind thoughts -- the inner coach.

Its Pride Month 2025. This episode Ron discuss the experience that many Queer people have to do constantly-- coming out.

Ron gives a mental health tip for a quick way of dealing with an anxiety spiral by pausing and slowing down, naming the problem, and choosing something small that is in your control.

Ron discuss mental health awareness month and provide tools you can use in the moment to help with your mental health.

Take a mental health moment and engage in progressive muscle relaxation.

In this episode, Ron dives into what it means to love yourself. We're going beyond the buzzwords—breaking down self-love into everyday practices like patience, care, grace, and how we speak to ourselves. If you've ever struggled with showing yourself the same kindness you give to others, this one's for you.

Take a mental health moment and engage in some self compassion!

Ron Love discusses ways to stay grounded while surviving the current political climate.

Ron and Deonna discuss how to create a safe space for yourself and others.

On this episode, Ronald and Deonna continues toe discussion about trauma and healing. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode, Ronald and Deonna break down the definition and experiences of trauma. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

Ron and Deonna discuss ways to romance yourself.

Dr. Ronald Love provides five tips to use for when seeking positive change in your life. Follow us: Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Instagram: @dr.ronlove

On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwna are joined by Yanique Love (@lov3s3cret) from Truth Carpet Podcast (@LoveLouddLLC) to discuss their thoughts about bell hooks' book "All About Love." Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

Trigger Warning (Suicide Discussion). On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love discuss suicide prevention awareness, provides resources, and discuss 7 steps for suicide prevention. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-reality-gen-z/201911/7-simple-steps-suicide-prevention Follow us on social media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode, Ronald and Deonna check in and catch up on how their summers went. They also have a conversation about their favorite fall time self-care activities and give you 7 self-care activities that you can engage in for the fall. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love sits down with Alan Karnofsky to discuss leadership skills and the tools needed to be a successful leader in the workplace. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode Dr. Ron Love (@dr.ronlove) is joined with Dr. Sherley Xavier (@keys2lifepsych) to discuss how people how different categories of intimacies which informs the different connections with other people.

On this episode, Dr. Ron Love discuss some tips to use when looking for a new therapist.

On this episode, Dr. Gerardo Ramos joins Dr. Ron Love to discuss self-image and body dysmophia in men. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana have a conversation with their mothers about their experiences of motherhood. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Deonna Kitwana and Dr. Ronald Love discusses their experiences with self-sabotage. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Ron Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana are joined by Dr. Katee Yang and Dr. Ashley Jacob to have fun and infomative conversations about ChatGPT and its impact on mental health; living with significant others and having seperate bedrooms, and support systems and whether people put too much burden on friends and family when requiring support. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana check in with each other on various topics. Topics include: Sping as a New Year; Planning Parenthood; Women's History Month; and Mindfulness. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana have a discussion with Nurse Trisha Roberts about Women's health, wellness, and representation in health care. Follow Nurse Trisha Roberts on Instagram: @iamnurseroberts Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

People don't really discuss the process that we go through after breaking up with a friend. On this episode Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana discuss the process of grief and how it applies to our experience after we lose a friend due to conflict, change, or growing apart. Follow on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com Article: https://www.healthline.com/health/losing-a-best-friend#reach-out

On this episode Ronald and Deonna discuss the idea of rest and what contributes to resting versus soft living (as protrayed on social media). Hosts discuss Tricia Hersey's (founder of the Nap Ministry) book “Rest is Resistance”-A Manifesto and reflect on how to incorperate rest into the self-care routine. Follow on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

This week on Unpacked & Detangled, Ron and Deonna reflect on their year with their favorite moments on the show. Happy New Year! Follow on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

This week on Unpacked & Detangled, Ron and Deonna have an in-depth conversation about spending the holidays alone and provide coping skills to use for people who are spending the holidays alone. Also, hosts provide tips for going into 2023. Time Stamps: 0:00-14:00 – Check In: Deonna's Retreat 14:38-41:38—Coping with Spending the Holiday Season Alone 41:38-56:36—Reflection on Year and Goals for the New Year 56:40-Until—Unpacked & Detangled's Tips for moving forward. Follow on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

This week on Unpacked & Detangled, we have the honor of having guests, Candice Love, LCSW (@candiceklove), Kent Olden, MS (@theoldendaze) to discuss intentional dating. Follow on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

This episode is a check in episode with Dr. Ron Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana. The hosts discuss changes in the seasons, transitioning from a survivor mindset to a living mindset, and trying to live an authentic life. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

Whew! We were long overdue for a check-in. On this episode Ronald and Deonna catch up each other up on their personal lives, discussing topics such as mental health, vacation, and planning for the future. Professional Dancer and creator of Dance Connect Worldwide, Dominique Atwood, joins our ongoing conversation around expressive arts and how it can be utilized as a therapeutic tool. She shares her personal journey with dance and how it has impacted her identity, mental health, and career path. Follow Dominique Atwood (@queendom_moves)  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast  Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD  Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode of Unpacked & Detangled, we have a discussion with M8ker Jones about his experiences with using music as a form of expression. Some topics include his process of making music, his inspiration, and how music and hip hop helps with his own mental health and coping with difficult situations. Follow M8ker Jones: @M8kerjones Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this Quick Bonus Episode, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana discussed Beyonce's latest album Renaissance, Current TV, and the ending of summer. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode, Dr. Ron Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana discuss going to therapy and why it is sometimes to get a "tune up" when you have not been in therapy in a while. Also, hosts discussed cognitive distortions and ways to combat those negative thoughts. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love chats with Dr. Ashley Jacob about communication patterns/styles and how unhealthy communication impacts relationships. Additional discussion includes having uncomfortable conversations with others and having closure in relationships. Follow us on Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Dr. Ashley Jacob: @ashley_jacob23 Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode, Dr. Ron and Dr. Deonna catch up with each other with an unstructured discussion about television, their interests in mental health, and their self-care. Follow us on Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode, Dr. Ron Love is joined by Dr. Sherley Xavier (IG: @keys2lifepsychsvcs) to have a conversation about self-care. Dr. Ron and Dr. Xavier breaks down the different domains of self-care: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, personal, environmental/space, financial, and work/professional. Follow Us: Dr. Sherley Xavier: IG: @keys2lifepsychsvcs Dr. Ron Love: IG: @dr.ronlove Podcast: IG- @unpackedanddetangled; Twitter- @UandDPodcast; Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode, Tahje Washington of The CMFRT Zone Candle Company (@thecmfrtzone and www.thecmfrtzone.net) joins Dr. Deonna Kitwana and Dr. Ron Love to discuss Work-Life Balance. Tahje has a background and Organizational Development and Human Resources. Follow Us on Social Media: IG: @UnpackandDetangled; @Dr.RonLove; @Dr.K_PsyD Twitter: @UandDPodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

This week on Unpacked & Detangled, we have the honor of having Blake Hill as a guest co-host with Dr. Ron Love (@dr.ronlove). We have a discussion on the current work force and why people are consistently quitting their jobs. Additionally, we have a good discussion about actions to take when feeling unappreciated at work. Follow on Social Media: Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com Reference Articles:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2020/11/15/what-to-do-when-you-feel-unappreciated-at-work/?sh=5e0690504256 https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/great-resignation-mit-revelio-research.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/kwamechristian/2021/03/31/3-effective-ways-to-advocate-for-yourself-in-the-workplace/?sh=680302d92061

On this episode of Unpacked & Detangled, Deonna and Ron discuss Imposter Syndrome and how more people are starting to unpack the root of Imposter Syndrome as oppression and racism. Deonna and Ron discuss their own experiences with Imposter Syndrome and dive deep into articles that discuss how imposture syndrome is a result of minorities not being welcomed in spaces that are predominately for cis gendered while men. Follow us on Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com Referenced Articles: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome https://pearnkandola.com/diversity-and-inclusion-hub/bias/imposter-syndrome/ https://www.universityworldnews.com/post-mobile.php?story=20210531104710417

On this episode of Unpacked & Detangled, we are joined by the ladies of @lovelouddllc, Yanique Love and Simone Loudd. Together, we discuss friendships and how they maintained their friendship. Additionally, we tap into love languages and talk about loving your friends using their love languages. Follow us on Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this Special episode of Unpacked & Detangled. Dr. Deonna Kitwana sits down with 4 familiar mothers to discuss their views and experiences with being labeled or expected to be a Superwoman. The mothers, including Deonna's mother, sister, and cousin and Dr. Ron Love's sister, discuss their experiences with learning how their experiences with raising children, their own mental health, and parenting tips for each other. Happy Mother's Day! Reference Article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/we-must-educate-doctors-about-black-womens-experience-says-expert#1 Follow Us on Instagram: @UnpackedandDetangled Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_Psyd Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Follow one of out Guests: Raven - @bossrae_ Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

On this episode of Unpacked & Detangled, Dr. Katee Yang joins us to discuss how Depression and Anxiety can look like ADHD in adults. Discussion also centers around if symptoms of ADHD can appear in adulthood. Follow us on Instagram: @UnpackedandDetangled Follow Dr. Ron Love: @dr.ronlove Follow Dr. Deonna Kitwana: @dr.k_psyd Follow Dr. Katee Yang: @k8eeyang For feedback, questions, and/or topic suggestions email us: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

Ron (IG: @dr.ronlove) and Deonna (IG:@dr.k_psyd) have an in-depth conversation about sitting in your feelings and why can it be difficult to feel, acknowledge, and tend to your negative emotions.  Follow us on Instagram at @UnpackedandDetangled.

On this Episode of Unpacked & Detangled, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana discuss Elective coparenting or co-parenting between two individuals who do not have a romantic, sexual, or co-living relationship. Would you co-parent with a friend? Listen to the discussion to find out more about this growing option of parenting. Resources used during episode: -https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/platonic-parenting-having-babies-with-friends/amp/ -https://ivfga.com/elective-co-parenting-for-lgbt-couples/ -https://www.modamily.com/blog/starting-a-family-as-a-co-parent-a-guide -https://adoptionigloo.com/can-two-friends-raise-a-child/ -https://www.today.com/parents/dads/van-jones-baby-girl-longtime-friend-conscious-co-parents-rcna16186 -https://idontmind.com/journal/just-checking-in-ten-minutes-ten-questions Follow Us on Instagram @UnpackedandDetangled @Dr.RonLove

In this Episode Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana unpack the fear of failure and discuss how the fear of failure keeps people from achieving their goals. Ronald and Deonna review an article discussing 5 ways to overcome the fear of failure (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-be-yourself/201910/5-ways-overcome-your-fear-failure). Instagram: @UnpackedandDetangled