{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Heard Business School","title":"Building Therapy for Black Girls with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/063b18ca\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3335,"description":"Building a successful career in mental health often requires navigating personal challenges, shifting professional goals, and staying adaptable in the face of growing demand.Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Founder of Therapy for Black Girls, joins Michael Fulwiler to discuss her path from a small-town Louisiana upbringing to becoming a leading voice in Black women’s mental health.Dr. Joy shares how her early curiosity about human behavior led her to psychology, how she built Therapy for Black Girls from a blog to a thriving platform, and the surprising journey that led to her podcast’s partnership with iHeart.Listen to the episode for insights into the evolution of Therapy for Black Girls, how Dr. Joy balances running a business with family life, and the key moments that shaped her vision for supporting Black women’s mental health.In the conversation, they discuss:The challenges and rewards of building a mental health platform for Black womenHow podcasting can create unexpected opportunities for growthThe importance of community and staying connected in the mental health spaceConnect with the guest:Dr. Joy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellodrjoy/ Dr. Joy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hellodrjoy/ Visit the Therapy for Black Girls website: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ Connect with Michael and Heard:Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfulwiler/ Newsletter: https://www.joinheard.com/newsletter Book a free consult: joinheard.com/consult Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Welcome to Heard Business School(00:34) Meet Dr. Joy Harden Bradford(02:11) Growing Up in a Small Town and Discovering Psychology(03:01) Dr. Joy’s Educational Background and Research Focus(03:54) Challenges as a Black Student in Predominantly White Institutions(06:37) Observations About Black Students Seeking Mental Health Services(07:38) Interest in Starting a Private Practice Part-Time(09:07) Starting Private Practice with the Right Infrastructure(10:05) The...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VeEivAX_HTbGxZuTLznr4LPeYdvYf1o7A9czvWKmcxk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MmMz/YmQzZWExNzg2Njlj/Mjk5YmIyY2ZlOGJh/MjZiOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}