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The Duality Podcast

The Duality Podcast

Written by: Brandi Garner & Myia Kramer
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 Join Myia and Brandi, dynamic Black therapists, as they embark on a profound exploration of the intricate experiences of Black women in society and the complexities of their mental well-being. Delving deep into the realm of mental health, this podcast illuminates the challenges faced by Women of Color. Our mission is to shed light on the intricate facets of the superwoman complex, a phenomenon that uniquely impacts African American women. Tune in as we navigate the intersection of identity, society, and mental health, fostering understanding and empowerment along the way.

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Episodes
  • Imprisonment, Black Communities, and Mental Health

    Imprisonment, Black Communities, and Mental Health
    Dec 31 2025
    Today, we’re going to touch upon three major themes: The history of mass incarceration and its impact on Black families. The psychological toll that imprisonment takes on individuals, families, and communities. What we can do to start healing, both as individuals and as a collective.
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    37 mins
  • Vulnerability

    Vulnerability
    Oct 19 2025
    On today’s episode of The Duality Podcast, we’re diving deep into the power of vulnerability in relationships. What does it mean to feel truly safe with someone? How can we rebuild our capacity for emotional openness after it's been damaged? Join us as we explore how to create safer connections, heal past wounds, and access resources that support vulnerability as a strength—not a weakness.

    Resources:
    • Daring Greatly by Brené Brown: A foundational text on vulnerability. Brown argues that vulnerability is not weakness but the birthplace of courage, creativity, connection.
    • The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown: Similar ground, a further dive into embracing vulnerability, authenticity, and connection.
    • Fierce Vulnerability: A Colored Girl’s Truths, Trials and Triumphs by Sophia Casey: This one explicitly centers women of color.
    • Radical Self‑Care for Wild Women of Color: While not strictly about romantic vulnerability, this book focuses on self‑care, healing wounds, reclaiming pleasure and connection.
    • Daring to Love: Move Beyond Fear of Intimacy, Embrace Vulnerability: A practical guide geared toward intimacy, relationships, vulnerability. Good if you want something more focused than the broad Brown books.
    • The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships: Again, somewhat adjacent — dealing with anger, patterns, intimacy. Because vulnerability and anger often coexist (we may fear showing vulnerability because we mask with anger, or suppress our anger and that blocks vulnerability). For women, especially, recognizing the role of anger and voice helps build healthier vulnerability.
    • Women Who Love Too Much: Classic self‑help about women in patterns of unhealthy relationships. Why it’s helpful: helps you identify when you may be “over‑vulnerable” in unsafe relationships (which ties into your earlier mention of gaslighting/narcissism). So vulnerability isn’t always safe — and this helps spot when it’s gone off track.
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    46 mins
  • The Journey of Black Women Parenting Black Boys

    The Journey of Black Women Parenting Black Boys
    Oct 19 2025
    Today we have some guests to join us, Linita Burnley & Dr. Erica Morgera, as we’re focusing on a powerful and important subject: the experience of Black women parenting Black boys. We’ll explore the unique challenges, triumphs, and strategies for nurturing our future leaders.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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