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The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema

Dr. Thema
Mental Health
Healing
Self-Compassion
Grief
Boundaries
Trauma
Personal Growth
Relationships
Community Support
Self-Acceptance
Self-Care
Purposeful Living
Psychological Abuse
Resilience
Inner Child Healing
Emotional Wounds
Forgiveness
Identity
Social Anxiety Disorder
Tranquility

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... more

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Latest Episodes

Jasmine Mans joins Dr. Thema to speak honestly about the ways we abandon ourselves in relationships and the importance of choosing and loving ourselves. Jasmine Mans is a queer Black poet and performance artist from Newark, New Jersey. Jasmine’s debu... more

Dr. Jennifer joins Dr. Thema to provide practical strategies for decolonizing our nervous system. Rooted in culture, somatics, and psychological science, the resources she provides empower us to reconnect and come home to ourselves. Dr. Jennifer Mull... more

In this week's episode, Dr. Thema is back to answer the questions you have submitted about relationships, connection, and healing. To get insights for your questions and concerns in a future episode, send your questions to support@drthema.com. Don't ... more

Spoken word artist Janette...ikz shares with us her journey back home to herself after the loss of her mom. She describes the roles alcohol and faith played in her attempts to cope with and eventually heal from the pain and disconnected caused by gri... more

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Recent Guests

Jasmine Mans
Queer Black poet and performance artist from Newark, New Jersey
Independent artist
Episode: Episode #260 Loving Yourself with poet Jasmine Mans
Jennifer Mullan
Author of Decolonizing Therapy, practitioner focused on somatics and psychospiritual practice
Author/Practitioner
Episode: Episode #259 Decolonizing Your Nervous System with Dr. Jennifer Mullan
MissTerious Janette
Globally recognized spoken word poet and musical artist with Christ-centered creativity
Independent artist
Episode: Episode #257 Faith, Family, and Loss with MissTerious Janette..Iks
Azizi Kibibi
Author, CEO of a non-profit organization, advocate for women's rights, multimedia journalist and personality
Precious Little Ladies Inc; Author of Unashamed, A Life Tainted
Episode: Episode #256 When Your Father is the Father of Your Children Surviving with Aziza Kibibi
Dr. Raquel Martin
Licensed clinical psychologist, professor and speaker focused on Black mental health and liberation psychology
Mind Ya Mental Podcast; liberation psychology community
Episode: Episode#255 Fertility Journey Testimony with Dr. Raquel Martin
Makungu M. Akinyela
Esteemed psychologist; leading authority on cultural democracy, narrative practice, and Testimony Therapy
Georgia State University, African-centered narrative therapy advocate
Episode: Episode #254 Testimony Therapy with Dr. Makungu M. Akinyela
Prentis Hemphill
therapist, somatics teacher, facilitator, political organizer and writer
Embodiment Institute; Finding Our Way and Becoming the People (podcasts)
Episode: Episode #253: Remembering Our Divine Identity with Prentis Hemphill
Yolo Akili Robinson
Founder of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective); Ford Foundation Global Fellow; health equity advocate
BEAM, Ford Foundation
Episode: Episode #252 Healing and Justice Work with Yolo Akili Robinson
Ashley McGirt-Adair
Psychotherapist, TEDx international speaker, author, founder and CEO of the Therapy Fund Foundation
Therapy Fund Foundation
Episode: Episode #251 Healing Childhood Racial Trauma with Ashley McGirt-Adair

Host

Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis
Host of The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • Amazing podcast

    Dropping gems! I learn so much from Dr. Thema and feel seen and heard. Thank you for the opportunity to learn from your wisdom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Janice Castro
    United Statesa year ago
  • Got me through the pandemic

    This podcast was such a healing balm when my soul needed it the most. I know it's not therapy, but it's prettyclose. Thank you Dr. Thema for your wisdom, your love, and your expertise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hannaheko
    United Statesa year ago
  • I’ve come home to me!

    Thank you for sharing your practical advice, spiritual guidance and heartfelt care through this podcast. đź’–

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marketing-chic
    Australiaa year ago
  • Heathy Breakfast

    Dr. Thema, thank you for feeding my soul this morning. I finally decided to sit down and treat myself to your podcast for the first time. Your words were strong, kind and loving. And you started with my favourite poet. It’s a sign! Thank you for the work you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess Landry
    Canadaa year ago
  • A gift

    Thank you, Dr. Thema, for sharing your knowledge and gifting for healing with us! This podcast is a treasure. I just listened to episode 213 and am excited to put it into practice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fragrantican
    United Statesa year ago

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Episode #259 Decolonizing Your Nervous System with Dr. Jennifer Mullan
Q: What practical steps do you recommend for listeners to begin this work in daily life?
Start with micro-actions in the morning and create a soft, unrushed start—honor rage and grief as part of the process, use hums and gentle movement to open the body, and gradually expand into more embodied practices within community support.
Episode #256 When Your Father is the Father of Your Children Surviving with Aziza Kibibi
Q: So share with us, one, how did you escape to get out of that home?
There were multiple attempts during childhood, many of which were interrupted by family members or by fear, and the escape finally became possible later in life when a combination of seeking help, legal steps, and a crisis involving my child created an opportunity to pursue safety.
Episode #253: Remembering Our Divine Identity with Prentis Hemphill
Q: And I would love to hear your homecoming journey of how you got back to that sense of yourself and what took you off course.
The guest describes an early awakening about divinity and identity, the loneliness of not fitting in, and a gradual return to self through community, practice, and embodying a broader wisdom rooted in culture and ancestry.
Episode #251 Healing Childhood Racial Trauma with Ashley McGirt-Adair
Q: What sparked your decision to write about racial trauma and your nonprofit work?
A mix of witnessing systemic barriers in healthcare, personal family stories, and a desire to illuminate nonprofit dynamics and the real experiences of Black communities.
Episode #251 Healing Childhood Racial Trauma with Ashley McGirt-Adair
Q: How do you describe the balance between coping with racism and healing from it?
Racism will persist, but people can learn coping skills and actively heal through it, combining personal resilience with systemic change.

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This show centers conversations on healing, belonging, and personal liberation through psychology, spirituality, and culture. Episodes frequently feature therapists, authors, artists, and organizers who diagnose systemic patterns, share healing practices, and model resilient community building. A standout thread is decolonizing nervous systems and reimagining care within Black, queer, and faith-informed communities, often blending research with practical rituals, ceremonies, and daily micro-actions. Guests span mental health professionals, trauma survivors, and creative practitioners who explore memory, embodiment, and social justice, making it a meaningful resource for listeners seeking depth, actionable tools, and a sense of home.

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2. Jennifer Mullan
3. MissTerious Janette
4. Azizi Kibibi
5. Dr. Raquel Martin
6. Makungu M. Akinyela
7. Prentis Hemphill
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