Listen "Therapists React to Kingdom Come"
Episode Synopsis
“Well, Bud they got you painted up like a $2 whore!”
Kingdom Come is a comedy staple with an all-star cast. In this episode, Jasmine and Charmaine, two black licensed therapists talk about and share their reactions to this classic movie and all the mental health aspects of it. This movie is relatable. Join us as we discuss black families in grief, coping, over functioning, and difficult familial relationships.
Time stamps:
00:00 intro
03:10 Kingdom Come overview
04:45 the sibling rivalry (Raybud (LL Cool J) & Junior (Anthony Anderson)
06:48 What grief does to families
09:25 Grief is different for Black women
11:36 Glorifying the dead
19:05 Why grief prompts life change
22:15 Sharisse (Jada Pinkett Smith) and her large reactions to the family
25:26 Why Raybud (LL COOl J) was angry after his father’s death
33:17 why Black folks need to talk about death and estate planning
34:44 QTNA!! The ballet shoes in the casket!! Podcasts versions are at:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope
Mental health x Black culture
#kingdomcome #llcoolj #vivicaafox #jadapinkettsmith #grief #whoopigoldberg #anthonyanderson #lorettadevine #cedrictheentertainer #blackmovies #blackculture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #throwbacktvshows #Attachment #Trauma #therapist #relationships #parenting #fortheculture
Kingdom Come is a comedy staple with an all-star cast. In this episode, Jasmine and Charmaine, two black licensed therapists talk about and share their reactions to this classic movie and all the mental health aspects of it. This movie is relatable. Join us as we discuss black families in grief, coping, over functioning, and difficult familial relationships.
Time stamps:
00:00 intro
03:10 Kingdom Come overview
04:45 the sibling rivalry (Raybud (LL Cool J) & Junior (Anthony Anderson)
06:48 What grief does to families
09:25 Grief is different for Black women
11:36 Glorifying the dead
19:05 Why grief prompts life change
22:15 Sharisse (Jada Pinkett Smith) and her large reactions to the family
25:26 Why Raybud (LL COOl J) was angry after his father’s death
33:17 why Black folks need to talk about death and estate planning
34:44 QTNA!! The ballet shoes in the casket!! Podcasts versions are at:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-dope/id1673538196
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DiRPvXY1ua6ftLg5FR98Q?si=aa3601b4b9ca490f
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2a85c229-4bd8-4526-a65d-66b453998bce/mentally-dope
Mental health x Black culture
#kingdomcome #llcoolj #vivicaafox #jadapinkettsmith #grief #whoopigoldberg #anthonyanderson #lorettadevine #cedrictheentertainer #blackmovies #blackculture #Blackculture #mentalhealth #therapy #blacktherapist #blackyoutube #blackpodcast #blackmovies #throwbacktvshows #Attachment #Trauma #therapist #relationships #parenting #fortheculture
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