Imani State of Mind

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Vote for Mental Health: Keeping Sane During Election Season Nov 10, 2023

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Election season is here, and things tend to get quite chaotic. Staying up to date with candidates, deciding who will earn your vote, and sifting through tons of misinformation can be incredibly tiring. It’s all good, though! Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop have you covered on this week’s episode with a deep dive into how we can all stay sane during the election season. They also perform a pop culture diagnosis on a huge fan favorite, Olivia Pope, from Shonda Rhimes’ hit television series ‘Scandal.'
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Love Bombing: How People Can Use Their Affection to Manipulate Others Nov 03, 2023

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Have you ever felt like someone is excessively showing their affection or how much they care about you? You've probably set boundaries, and they're still crossing them, right? Well, that sounds like love bombing. Join Dr. Imani and Meg as they dive deep into a topic that can often lead to emotional and psychological abuse. Plus, the duo also performs a pop culture diagnosis on Uche from the Netflix series 'Love Is Blind.'
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Clothes Minded: How Fashion Choices Can Shift Your Mood Oct 27, 2023

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Wearing sweatpants to brunch? That’s all you, mama! Wearing jeans while working from home? They say it helps with focus. Did you know that the clothes we wear have the power to shift our moods? Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they take a deep dive into their closets, plus they perform a pop culture diagnosis on Miranda from the timeless classic ‘The Devil Wears Prada.'
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Rooting For You: How Gardening Can Benefit Your Mental Health (ft. Taylor Lindsey) Oct 20, 2023

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No matter the season or time of year, there’s always a reason to be in your garden. Sure, we have to tend to what we plant, but we also have to do the same for ourselves! Studies have shown the benefits and positive effects that gardening can have on our mental health. Join Dr. Imani and Meg as they share their personal green thumb stories with special guest Taylor Lindsey, The Plant Plug of Los Angeles.
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Gaslighting: What Is It and How to Put Out The Flame Oct 13, 2023

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“It didn’t even happen that way. You’re just making things up!” Okay, but are you really? A term that dates back to the 1944 film ‘Gaslight,’ gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that involves manipulating someone into questioning their personal experiences, feelings, perceptions, or even their sanity. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they discuss what gaslighting looks like, when and where it can happen, and how to put an end to it. Plus, the duo shares a pop culture diagnosis on Erica Mena from the MTV reality series ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’.
If you'd like to submit a listener letter, please email us at hello@imanistateofmind.com.

Put Your Phone Down: Why Digital Detox’s Are Important Oct 06, 2023

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Have you ever considered how dependent we all are on digital devices? From computers to phones, tablets, and watches, many of us spend countless hours consuming digital content and staring at screens—even now as we type this episode description. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they unpack the importance of digital detoxes and taking time away from our devices. The ladies share a new pop culture diagnosis on 'Meech' from the Starz show 'BMF.'
If you'd like to submit a listener letter, please email us at hello@imanistateofmind.com.

Demystifying Therapy: It’s Really Okay to Seek Help and Answers Sep 30, 2023

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Despite the increase in conversations focusing on mental health awareness, the topic of therapy remains sensitive for most. The act of seeking help and talking about one’s personal mental health experiences is something that should be embraced, especially when you find a safe space and a professional that suits you. Join the ladies of 'Imani State of Mind' as they unpack the truths of therapy and perform a pop culture diagnosis on Whitney from the Starz show 'Run the World.'
If you'd like to submit a listener letter, please email us at hello@imanistateofmind.com.

Get Your Rest, Sis: The Importance of Prioritizing Healthy Sleep Sep 22, 2023

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Dr. Imani is reaching for her notepad to prescribe mandatory rest for all listeners! You get a nap, you get a nap, everybody gets a nap! Living through chaos and finding time to unplug can seem incredibly hard, but only if you make it that way. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they discuss the importance of rest, finding time to shut your mind off, and ways we can all start resting better. The ladies also perform a pop culture diagnosis on Joe from the Netflix series ‘You.'
If you'd like to submit a listener letter to the show, please email us at hello@imanistateofmind.com.

From Wellness to Wholeness: Ditching a Buzzword to Better Yourself Sep 15, 2023

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Truth? Your wellness journey has been fueling a billion-dollar industry. It's time to embrace the idea of wholeness and go deeper in our exploration of self. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they uncover the truth behind deceptive practices and explore ways we can all embrace wholeness. For this week's pop culture diagnosis, they delve into Douda from Lena Waithe's show 'The Chi.'
If you'd like to submit a listener letter of your own, please email us at hello@imanistateofmind.com.

The Emotional Climate Crisis: How Climate Change Affects Our Mental Health Sep 08, 2023

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Naysayers be damned! Climate change is real and is sending most of us into an emotional whirlwind. Join Dr. Imani and Meg Scoop as they discuss how climate change affects our mental health, answer listener letters, and share their pop culture diagnosis of Jocelyn from the HBO show 'The Idol.'
If you'd like to submit a listener letter, please email us at hello@imanistateofmind.com.

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