Brittany J. Crawford, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Mind Bend Foundation. With years of experience in mental health, she witnessed firsthand how financial barriers prevent individuals from accessing the care they need. Recognizing the gap between affordability and quality therapy, she created Mind Bend Foundation to provide direct funding for those without adequate coverage. Her mission is simple—ensure that cost is never a barrier to healing.

In this episode, Dr. Crawford shares about her day to day as a Clinical Psychologist in the hospital system, how she works with kids to explore curiosity and imaginative play in her sessions and what inspired her to create the Mind Bend Foundation in the Bay Area.

Stay connected with her by visiting www.themindbendfoundation.com

Dr. Richardson is a mama, healer, and licensed psychologist with over 12 years of experience providing therapy in clinical, academic, and community-based settings. She brings a relational and culturally grounded lens to her work, centering the lived experiences of Black and Brown women and mothers.

Taking a holistic approach, Dr. Richardson believes healing happens not just in the mind, but in the body, spirit, and community. She views motherhood as a communal practice—one that deserves care, compassion, and space to be both messy and beautiful. Her work is dedicated to breaking down stigmas surrounding women’s emotional lives, especially those tied to mothering and the generational pressures so many women carry.

In this episode, Dr. Richardson brings awareness to maternal mental health with her practice Melanated Women’s Therapy, LLC, talks about motherhood as a communal practice and shares about the anthology she’s published.

https://melanatedwomenllc.com/
www.instagram.com/melanatedwomenllc
https://www.lyneiarichardson.com/

Brandon Logan is a Licensed Behavior Analyst, transformation coach, and founder of 4 The Collective and The Thrive Nation Podcast. He serves on the board of AMINGA, a nonprofit dedicated to providing youth in the Global South with access to holistic education and sports training, fostering athleticism, interpersonal skills, and self-awareness. Through his work—ranging from wellness events to one-on-one coaching—Brandon blends science and spirit to help individuals build lives aligned with their purpose. Drawing from his background in Applied Behavior Analysis, he employs practical, evidence-based strategies to support personal growth, productivity, and lasting change for both individuals and communities.

In this episode, Brandon talks about how he helps his entrepreneur clients through the science of behavioral analysis, why Black men aren’t exposed as much to mental health and wellness, and ways he’s created a platform at the intersection of the wellness and personal development spaces. Learn more about his work at the following links:

www.aminga.org
www.instagram.com/4thecollective
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