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Ep. 3 - How to Handle Seasonal Depression pt 1: Mental Health for Black Women

Welcome back to Queen B.E.E Talks Podcast — a sacred space for Black women to heal, reconnect, and reimagine wellness. 💛 In this episode, Shoa is joined by mental health professionals Sorena Sweatt, LCSW-C and Lanaya Body, M.S., for an honest conversation on how seasonal shifts impact our emotional and mental well-being. From shorter days to colder months, we explore why many Black women feel “off” during this time of year — and why those feelings are valid, common, and deeply human. Together, we unpack how cultural pressure to “push through” keeps many of us silent about seasonal depression, how symptoms uniquely show up in Black women, and the grounding tools that help us stay well during the darker months. We also discuss the importance of community connection, spiritual grounding, and the truth about treatment options that are often misunderstood in our communities. If you’ve ever struggled with low energy, mood changes, or emotional heaviness during the fall and winter seasons, this episode will help you feel seen — and supported. In This Episode We Discuss: What Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) really is How seasonal depression uniquely shows up in Black women Subtle signs we often overlook Grounding practices for the colder, darker months Why community care is essential when we feel like isolating An introduction to TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) as a treatment option #queenbeetalks #blackwomenhealing #blackwomenwellness #seasonaldepression #healingjourney #blackgirlhealing #wellnessjourney #winterblues #healingcircles #holisticwellness #ItTakesAVillageCollaborative #blacktherapists #emotionalwellness #mentalhealthmatters #mindbodyspirit _____ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE    / @itavcollabqbt   New episodes every Wednesday @ 10 AM EST. _____ About It Takes a Village Collaboration: ITAVcollab is a Black women–founded nonprofit dedicated to nurturing long-term wellness, healing, and community upliftment for historically resilient women and girls, including those impacted by justice. For 5+ years, ITAV has offered culturally grounded wellness circles, retreats, and healing experiences that meet our community where they are — helping women move beyond survival and into thriving. _____ Connect with ITAV: Follow ITAV on IG:   / itavcollab   Follow ITAV on FB:   / itavcollab   Follow ITAV on TikTok:   / itavcollab   Visit our website at https://www.itavcollab.org/ _____ Our Partner: Mettle Works We’re proud to partner with Mettle Works Behavioral Health, whose holistic, eight-dimensional approach empowers individuals to move from simply functioning to fully thriving—improving not only their own lives but the well-being of the communities they touch. Learn more at https://www.mettle-works.com/ and follow them on IG   / mettleworksbh   _____ About TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation): TMS is a gentle, noninvasive mental health treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain. It’s painless for most people, requires no anesthesia, and is offered through our partners at Mettle Works — with Medicaid support available. Learn more: https://www.mettle-works.com/success-1