In This Moment

A podcast hosting Black Faith-based mental health professionals who are committed to bridging faith and mental health.

Spiritual Bypassing (with Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele)

In this episode of this crossover series of In This Moment and a Space to Breathe, hosts Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele unpack the powerful yet often overlooked topic of spiritual bypassing, using spiritual language or practices to avoid dealing with emotional pain, difficult conversations, or inner work. We explore how this shows up in our relationships, what it reveals about our emotional tolerance, and how to recognize when we're using faith to avoid rather than engage.Whether you're navigating personal healing, church hurt, or simply trying to grow in emotional and spiritual maturity, this conversation is for you.👉🏾 Like what you hear? Don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, and leave a comment to share your thoughts, we want to hear from you!📲 Follow us on Instagram: @iambrennansteele | @Diall0smith | @Inthismoment_podcast

06-10
32:14

Racial Identity: Are Hispanics/Latinos Black?(Ft. Tayra Garcia)

In this episode from In This Moment Podcast the host continues the Racial Identity series for Black History Month by ending the series with the Afro-Latino perspective. There have been many misconceptions around Hispanic/Latino identity and culture that surprisingly has a heavy African influence. In this episode the guest is Tayra Garcia who is an Afro-Latina and Therapist, talks about how her own racial identity experience, Hispanic history, and understanding Blackness as an experience rather than just skin color. Listen to hear more on this conversation to hear from her and the host!

02-26
45:12

Racial Identity: Do Afro-Caribbeans Identify with Africa?( Ft. Nigel Bucknor)

In this episode from In This Moment Podcast the host will be highlighting the Afro-Caribbean perspective. In honor of Black History Month, In This Moment is doing a Racial Identity series to hear from those across the Black Diaspora. Nigel Bucknor who is a therapist, is a Canadian native, who also has ties to Jamaica and Grenada through his parents. In this episode Nigel and the host discuss how Afro-Caribbeans identify with African culture, the similarities between the cultures, and Nigel’s own personal journey about his African identity as an Afro-Caribbean.

02-16
57:19

Racial Identity: West Africans and Black Americans Conflict? (Damilola Adesina)

In this episode of In This Moment the host continues their Racial Identity series for Black History Month. In this episode the host highlights the conflict between West Africans and Black Americans. Damilola who is a Nigerian-American and licensed therapist talks about the similarities of culture, where the tension starts, and how to strive for unity.

02-08
43:55

Racial Identity: Black Americans Search for Home (Ft. Ardran Carr)

In this episode the host and guest start Black History Month off with a Racial Identity Series focused on the Black diaspora. This episode will be highlighting the Black experience and how Black Americans navigate their African and Western heritage. The guest Ardran Carr who is a licensed therapist, talks about the contributions of Black peoples, the divisions, and unity.

02-01
41:22

Pressures of Being A Man of God (Ft. Shammrie Brown)

In this episode from In This Moment the guest and host talk about the pressures of being a man of God. In this episode they discuss the societal pressures, masculinity with Millennials and Gen Z, and how women can support men.

01-26
44:34

Emotional Abuse (Ft. Breanna Chanelle)

In this episode from In This Moment Podcast the host and guest talk about emotional abuse. Breanna Chanelle who is a licensed therapist discusses the effects of being labeled emotionally abusive, emotional abuse in families, and identifying the definition of emotional abuse.

01-11
41:00

Why Men Should Feel (Ft. Brennan Steele)

In this episode from In This Moment the host and guest talk about why men should feel. Brennan Steele who is an author and counseling student, discusses the challenges Black men face when expressing emotions. In this episode you will hear the guest and host talk about personal experiences, tools, and history around men’s emotional health.

01-04
41:53

Unpacking Church Hurt (Ft. Jerome Gay)

Listen to this weeks episode titled “Unpacking Church Hurt” featuring Jerome Gay. In this episode Pastor Jerome talks about the principles from his latest book titled “Church Hurt”. The host delves into what is considered church hurt, how to identify church hurt, and how to heal from church hurt.

12-22
51:44

Am I Depressed? (Ft. D’Shawn Harris)

In this episode of In This Moment the host and guest talk about seasonal depression. D’Shawn is a licensed therapist and talks about the distinction of Seasonal Depression and Chronic Depression.

12-14
32:56

Confrontation in Relationships (Ft. Dr. Dara Winley)

In this episode the host and Dr. Winley talk about what it looks to have confrontation in relationships. Dr. Winley is a licensed therapist and helps explain how we should approach confrontation with our friends, family, and romantic partners.

12-08
36:18

Prioritizing The Soul (Ft. Jessica Robinson-Grant

In this episode of In This Moment, join the host and the guest as they discuss soul care. Jessica who is a licensed therapist talks about why taking care of the soul is so important. In this episode their are tools, experiences, and insights shared regarding soul care.

11-30
39:44

The Affects of Toxic Church Leadership (Ft. Janetta Oni)

For this episode of In This Moment Janetta Oni talks about God has redeemed her soul from a toxic church environment. Janetta also discusses the ways we ourselves can be toxic, how to know when to leave a church, and she talks about the ways God is still healing her.

11-30
46:27

Can God Heal Mental Health?(Ft. Andre Charley)

In this episode of In This Moment the host talks about if God can heal mental health. The host has on guest Andre Charley who is a licensed therapist. Dr.Charley gives distinction around mental health terms, talks about faith, and discusses how God has helped him in his mental health journey.

11-02
36:33

Why Am I So Attached? (Ft. Josh Dale)

In this episode of In This Moment, the host and guest talk about attachment theory and how it impacts our faith. The guest is Josh Dale who is a licensed therapist based in Canada. In this episode you will hear about the origins of attachment theory, faith implications, and if we can change our attachment style.

10-26
45:32

Let’s Be Real About Family (Ft. Kiaundra Jackson, LMFT)

In this episode of In This Moment, Kiaundra Jackson a licensed therapist discusses how to create healthy family boundaries, how to keep boundaries, when to cut family off, and advice on how to strive to have healthy families.

10-19
33:19

Moving Beyond Brokenness (Ft. Amanda Mbata)

In this episode Amanda talks about how to move beyond brokenness from faith and relational conflicts. Amanda is a Licensed therapist and is the owner of a group practice. The host and Amanda share stories of personal brokenness and tools on how God can you move you beyond them.

10-05
38:20

Is Therapy For Me (Ft. Arron Muller)

On this episode of In This Moment we have on Arron Muller who talks about the purpose of therapy. Arron talks about how to live a life outside of the therapy room, and if therapy works for everyone.

09-28
39:24

Can Adults Have Friends? (Ft. Michael Dyson)

In this episode of In This Moment we have Michael Dyson on who is a licensed therapist, talking about friendships. The host and guest talk about how to sustain friendships, how to maintain long distance friendships, and how to let go of friends.

09-21
46:05

How Do I Handle Stress?(Ft. Ardran Carr)

In this episode we have Ardran Carr as our guest who is a Athletic Counselor for the Univeristy of Michigan. Ardran discusses strategies for stress, normalizing stress, and how we can invite God into our stress.

09-07
38:28

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