Root & Grow Chats w/ Dr. Amber Thornton

Episode originally aired on July 14, 2017. Are you afraid to go to therapy? Listen as Dr. Amber Thornton discusses her therapy experiences and the top 10 reasons she believes people are afraid to go to therapy. Read more about the reasons you may feel afraid to go to therapy here -> www.dramberthornton.com/blog/are-you-…go-to-therapy * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at https://soundcloud.com/joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Need some help with self-care? Listen as Dr. Amber Thornton shares her "Self-Care Starter Pack". Also hear her perspective on the changing gender norms and expectations that are happening in society. Do you feel ready to start a Self-Care Challenge? If so, check out Dr. Thornton's 21 Days of Self-Care Challenge at https://www.dramberthornton.com/21daysofselfcare-the-program/21daysofselfcare-the-program * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at https://soundcloud.com/joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Join the conversation with Dr. Amber Thornton and Dr. Steven Kniffley as they discuss Black Masculinity and how it is linked to mental health and relationships within the Black community. To connect with Dr. Kniffley: Email- steven.kniffley@wright.edu Watch Dr. Kniffley's TED Talk here- https://youtu.be/5trvm6-18F0 Books by Dr. Kniffley: "Knowledge of Self: Understanding the Mind of the Black Male"- http://a.co/a3gLk9U "The Black Man's Guide to Graduate School"- http://a.co/42lVvys * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at https://soundcloud.com/joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Dr. Amber Thornton talks w/ Dr. Erlanger (Earl) Turner to discuss Dr Turner's experience as a Black Male Psychologist, and some essential strategies for how to parent Black youth in the midst of increasing mental health and social concerns. *Also listen to hear a special CALL TO ACTION from Tasnim Sulaiman, Founder of Black Men Heals- with a call for providing Black men with access to free therapy. Connect w/ Dr. Turner on: Instagram, @drearlturner Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DrEarlTurner/ Email at info@drerlangerturner.com Learn more about him by checking out http://www.drerlangerturner.com/ Read Dr. Turner's work on Black youth and suicide prevention- "Tips on Identifying Suicide Risk in Black Youth" https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-race-good-health/201603/tips-identifying-suicide-risk-in-black-youth "What to Do If Your Child Expresses Suicidal Thoughts" https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2018-03-21/what-to-do-if-your-child-expresses-suicidal-thoughts Black Men Heal Email: blackmenheal@gmail.com Instagram: @blackmenheal Facebook: @blackmenheal To reach Tasnim Sulaiman directly, contact: Tasnim Sulaiman MFT, LPC Psychotherapist Website: www.taztalktherapy.com Phone: 267-736-3030 Email: info@taztalktherapy.com IG: @_taztalktherapy_ * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- @dramberthornton iTunes- itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-dif…d1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeq…Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at @joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Dr. Amber Thornton talks w/ Phillip Roundtree, MSW to discuss what mental health for Black men, masculinity, and how to carve out a space for Black men and their mental health needs. Connect w/ Phillip on: Instagram, @phil_quadefy Facebook at www.facebook.com/PhillipMSW Email at phil@quadefy.net Learn more about him by checking out www.quadefyllc.net * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at https://soundcloud.com/joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Chef Keva joins Dr. Amber Thornton to discuss conscious and holistic living for that promotes healing of mental and physical health. Learn more about Chef Keva and her company, FeedShine at www.feedshine.com Also check out her book- Trill Prep (www.feedshine.com/shop/cookbook)! * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at https://soundcloud.com/joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Listen as Dr. Amber Thornton gives an introduction to womanism by breaking down four core components of what makes womanism unique. ...and check out the special announcement during the ADP segment. To learn more about womanism, check out: "Black Feminist Thought" by Patricia Hill Collins "Womanist and Mujerista Psychologies" edited by Thema Bryant-Davis and Lillian Comas-Diaz "In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens" by Alice Walker * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at https://soundcloud.com/joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Ti'Air Riggins- PhD Biomedical Engineering student, Miss Indiana 2015, and RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) speaker- talks w/ Dr. Amber Thornton about sexual assault awareness and advocacy for women of color. You can connect with Ti'Air via email (tiair.riggins@gmail.com), Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Ti_Enjoli) or Facebook (Ti' Riggins). Also, special shout out to Ayce Labs for sponsoring today's episode. Head to www.aycelabs.com to learn more about them and their new product, Vibe. * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at https://soundcloud.com/joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Mariah Carey announced that she has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. If you have been wondering what exactly that means, this is the episode for you. Also listen as Dr. Amber Thornton shares why #Beychella was so important. To hear even more about Bipolar Disorder, check out episode #7, titled "Black Mental Health Pt. 2- Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia." Special shout out to Ayce Labs for sponsoring today's episode. Head to www.aycelabs.com to learn more about them and their new product, Vibe. * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at https://soundcloud.com/joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Learn why you should consider building a Gratitude Practice to protect against depression and anxiety. Also, today's "A Different Perspective" segment features Dr. Amber Thornton's thoughts on why it might feel difficult for Black people and POC to join new social movements. * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at https://soundcloud.com/joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

What is your "inner critic" telling you about yourself? When our inner critic is negative, it can hinder our growth and keep us from becoming our best selves. Learn how to identify, understand, and start to control your inner voice. * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at https://soundcloud.com/joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

* * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * *All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Check him out at https://soundcloud.com/joshuathorntontheproducer. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Throwback episode! 'A Different Perspective' will return with new episodes in December 2017! * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- @dramberthornton iTunes- itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-dif…d1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeq…Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Throwback episode! 'A Different Perspective' will return with new episodes in December 2017! * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- @dramberthornton iTunes- itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-dif…d1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeq…Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Throwback episode! 'A Different Perspective' will return with new episodes in December 2017! * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com