Transform your Mind
Transform Your Mind began as a mindset and emotional development podcast—and has evolved into a powerful platform exploring an alternative health and longevity podcast exploring healthspan optimization, anti-aging, holistic wellness, mindset transformation, and inner renewal.
Hosted by Myrna Young, the show features physicians, researchers, and wellness experts sharing insights on longevity science, nervous system regulation, metabolic health, emotional healing, and regenerative approaches to aging well.
If you’re seeking practical strategies for living longer, improving vitality, and optimizing mind-body health, Transform Your Mind delivers conversations that help you transform both your mind and biology, relationships and your mental health.
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Transform your Mind
Beyond the Stigma: Paths to Mental Wellness in the Black Community
In this powerful episode, host Myrna Young dives into mental health and personal development with Dominic Lawson, a storyteller and podcast producer committed to transforming mental health narratives. Together, they explore the critical importance of empathy and positivity in combating the stigma associated with mental wellness in the Black community. Dominic shines a light on his podcast "Mental Health Rewritten," which focuses on rewriting mental health stories through engaging storytelling and expert insights.
They address the impact of racial and generational trauma, emphasizing therapy as a vital tool for healing and growth. This episode highlights the ongoing fight for mental health awareness and the breaking of silence around depression, anxiety, and emotional wellness within marginalized communities. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that empowers listeners to transform their mindset and embrace healthy relationships and self-improvement on their mental health journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Dominic Lawson’s podcast "Mental Health Rewritten" aims to reshape discussions around mental health by incorporating accurate definitions and expert opinions.
- Despite societal progress, there remains a deep-seated stigma surrounding mental health conversations in the Black community.
- Lawson argues for the power of storytelling as a tool for empathy, highlighting how personal narratives can dismantle cultural barriers to mental health treatment.
- Racial and generational trauma within marginalized communities continue to perpetuate mental health challenges, emphasizing the need for comprehensive healing approaches.
Resources
- Dominic Lawson on Instagram: @therealdominiclawson
- Podcasts:
- "Mental Health Rewritten"
- "Black is America"
- Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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