A Monday Moment with Dr. Mal

This week on A Monday Moment with Dr. Mal, I’m asking a question that’s been heavy on my heart: “Are You Ok, Sis?” In the wake of the recent presidential election results, many of us are feeling disappointment, frustration, and a lingering fear about what the future holds for Black women in this country. We’ll talk about the anxieties that come with witnessing a political landscape that doesn’t seem to value our voices, our bodies, or our right to thrive.

As we move through a time of year already fraught with financial stresses, concerns over accessible healthcare, educational disparities, generational trauma, and that relentless feeling of being targeted by both micro- and macro-aggressions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But you are not alone. I’m holding space today to acknowledge these burdens, confront these truths, and talk candidly about how we can protect our mental well-being even when it feels like meaningful change is an elusive goal.

00:00 Manifestations from vision board transforming into reality.

05:00 Black Americans face worse mental health outcomes.

08:36 Acknowledging valid feelings and disappointment post-election.

11:09 Educational inequities, generational trauma, future fears escalate.

14:49 I invite strangers' stories; I'm nonjudgmental.

19:07 Rest, breathe, celebrate small wins, embrace compliments.

22:58 Seek support, find peace, create healing spaces.

24:49 Thank you; tune in for unreleased content.

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