The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema

Dr. Thema Bryant is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist. Using artistic expression, spirituality, psychology and culture, Dr. Bryant-Davis is an internationally recognized lecturer, performer, and minister. The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema is a podcast to facilitate your journey home to yourself by providing weekly inspiration and health tips. Welcome home! Intro and Outro by: Joy Jones

Episode 217: Finding peace as a multi-gifted person with Dr. Joy Jones

Dr. Thema discusses with medical doctor, recording artist, and poet Dr. Joy Jones the challenges of being multi-gifted. They explore the benefits, challenges, and coping strategies. They also discuss the romantic relationship dynamics of being married and multi-gifted. Dr. Joy who sings our intro and outro embodies liberation medicine and also shares her journey as a daughter of immigrants. Dr. Joy Jones is a recording artist, anthropologist, urban farmer, and medical doctor. She is board certified in Family Medicine and Psychiatry as well as Functional Medicine and Lifestyle medicine. She is also the CEO and Founder of Whole Village Health, A global wellness firm deeply rooted in liberation medicine. Locally, she works with individuals impacted by the correctional system (both incarcerated and in the community) to help them redefine and achieve personal liberation. Globally, she has travelled to all 7 continents and can often be found leading medical missions to communities most in need. In her leisure she can be found in the community organizing, in the studio creating or in her garden cultivating. In all her work her personal goal is to help all who she comes in contact become “healthier, happier and more whole”.

09-08
24:08

Episode #216 Healing from Intimate Partner Abuse with Ravina

Therapist, author, and poet RAVINA shares her homecoming journey of healing from intimate partner abuse. RAVINA is a South Asian bestselling author, spoken word artist & licensed therapist, based in Long Beach CA. Her specialization and passion lies in trauma treatment for individuals of marginalized identities, and communities of color facing trauma caused by oppression and systemic violence. RAVINA was born and raised in St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. YELLOW is her collection of poetry published by World Stage Press & recipient of the Long Beach Best Poetry Collection of 2021. RAVINA is a Pushcart Prize Nominee and has performed poetry on nationally and internationally acclaimed stages including the United Nations, and the House of Blues. RAVINA is a performing spoken word artist with the collective Long Beach NeverSpeak!She is the founding director of WAHLA (Writing As Healing Los Angeles) - an award winning workshop and series that honors the intersection of creative writing, expression, and mental health. To learn more about our guest go to https://www.ravinacreative.com/ Intro and outro by Joy Jones. After you listen, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. More about Dr. Thema can be found at www.drthema.com

09-02
25:15

Episode #215 The Truth About Matters of the Heart with Zahra Heydari

In this episode, therapist and author Zahra Heydari interviews Dr. Thema about her bestselling book, Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love. These two therapists talk about key aspects of healthy love including finding love later in life and finding love after heartbreak. Music by Joy Jones. Zahra has 18 years’ experience in mental health, coaching, crisis intervention, and relationship issues. Zahra’s book is entitled Stop the Bleeding. She works within a holistic approach that includes addressing the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Zahra respects your time, honors your journey and has faith that you deserve to have it all!

08-29
25:25

Episdoe #214: Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships

Dr. Thema describes the causes and signs of unhealthy relationships before providing practical tips for breaking the cycle and building healthier relationships. To learn more check out her bestselling book Matters of the Heart. Music by Joy Jones

08-25
19:48

Episode #213 Healing Emotional Pain

Dr. Thema describes the meaning, causes, and signs of emotional pain and then provides strategies to heal it. Music provided by Joy Jones. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. To learn more, check out her self-help books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart.

08-13
29:18

Epsidoe #212 : Healing Your Inner Child

Dr. Thema describes the causes and consequences of inner child wounds, as well as specific strategies to heal those wounds. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. Music by Joy Jones.

07-26
24:19

Episode #211 The Truth About Social Comparison

Dr. Thema starts this week's episode with an original poem to Heal the Healers. She then describes specific strategies for reducing the distress caused by comparing yourself to others. To learn more, check out her books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. The intro and outro music are by Joy Jones.

06-10
20:42

Episode #210 Healing from Psychological Abuse

Dr. Thema describes aspects of emotional/psychological abuse and provides pointers for healing and recovery. A reading is shared from the book Dear Artist by Jaiya John. To learn more about healing, check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and the latest best seller Matters of the Heart.

06-03
24:37

Episode #209: Resolving Conflict

Dr. Thema describes the different approaches and skills needed to resolve conflict, whether personal or professional. To learn more check out her new book Matters of the Heart. Opening Poem by Devi Brown. Intro and outro by Joy Jones.

05-05
28:06

Episode #208 Addressing Boredom

Dr. Thema provides some causes of boredom as well as ways of addressing it in various aspects of your life. This episode may help you shift to rediscovering fulfillment and joy. To learn more read Dr. Thema's new book Matters of the Heart which is available on hard cover, digital, and audio versions. Episode intro and outro by Joy Jones. To register for a May 10th full day retreat in San Diego for $375 email support@drthema.com.

04-28
26:10

Episode #207 Building Self Worth

Dr. Thema describes the importance of self-worth and explores potential causes of the sense of worthlessness. She then provides specific strategies for building your self-worth. To learn more, check out her new book Matters of the Heart. Intro and outro by Joy Jones.

04-19
24:53

Episode #206 Silencing the Inner Critic

Dr. Thema describes the challenge of an inner critic/inner bully. She then provides strategies for silencing the inner voices that can keep us stuck and settling. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's new book Matters of the Heart in hardback, digital, or audio book.

04-11
28:09

Episode #205 Dating a Trauma Survivor

Dr. Thema describes some of the dynamics of dating someone who is a trauma survivor. She provides pointers for partners for creating a safe and loving relationship. For additional insights, check out Dr. Thema's book Matters of the Heart and the earlier books Homecoming and Reclaim Yourself. Intro and Outro by Joy Jones. Poem by Dr. Jaiya John from his book We Birth Freedom at Dawn Volume One.

04-02
25:48

Episode #204 Free Your Mind: Getting Curious

Dr. Thema describes curiority and shares the benefits of opening our minds. She then prepares concrete strategies to becoming more curious, more open. Intro and Outro music by Joy Jones. Opening reading by Howard Thurman. To learn more check out Dr. Thema's new book Matters of the Heart.

03-18
24:07

#203: Say no to manipulation

Dr. Thema describes the importance of not taking the bait of manipulators. She empowers you with specific strategies for resisting manipulation. To learn more, check out her books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. Also check out her interview with Oprah on the Oprah YouTube channel. Intro and outro music by Joy Jones.

03-10
26:31

Episode #202 Coping with Political Stress

Dr. Thema describes political stress, including its consequences and important ways of coping for us to sustain ourselves. The opening reading is an excerpt from Cole Arthur Riley. To learn more check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. The intro and outro songs are by Joy Jones.

03-02
30:11

Episode #201 Perseverance: How to Persist

Episode #201 Perseverance: How to Persist by Dr. Thema

02-25
22:46

Episode #200: How to Bloom

Dr. Thema starts with a poem by Rumi and describes strategies for blooming so you can grow and thrive. To learn more, check out her new bestselling book, "Matters of the Heart" available wherever books are sold in hardback, digital, and audo versions. Intro and Outro by Joy Jones.

02-16
24:17

Episode #199 Birthing Freedom with Dr. Jaiya John-MIXED

Dr. Thema discusses moving from soullessness to soulfulness with author and psychologist, Dr. Jaiya John, author of We Birth Freedom at Dawn. He shares poems from his latest book and sacred teachings on the path to freedom. To learn more about his work go to www.jaiyajohn.com where he also offers individual phone sessions to enhance connection to the sacred, creativity, and inner growth. Music by Joy Jones.

02-07
28:58

Episode #198 Loving Deeply

Dr. Thema starts with the poem Turning by Lucille Clifton. She then shares specific steps to loving more deeply and holistically. Intro and Outro by Joy Jones. Learn more with Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart.

01-19
29:58

Triona Casey

I love that poem and needed to hear it. thank you

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Chimwe Grey

oh wow!!!

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Selina Kamogelo Masetle

Here from Dr. Anita's podcast... So excited to start diving into these episodes❤️

10-06 Reply

ID19559667

This confirmed so many things that I realized have blocked me; thank you for your gift

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Janice McMillan

This has really helped me, I'm experiencing this right now.

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