Black Women North of 50

About Black Women North of 50

Tryin' to be real, while Embracin' the joy, and Lookin' for the Funny!

Publisher

Wynn Helms

Category

leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2025

Latest episode

11 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Mar 2026

   Season 2, Ep 1: Healing from Intergenerational Trauma

   In this insightful interview, Tamela Floyd, LCSW explores the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, its relevance to intergenerational trauma, and its impact on Black women's mental health. Discover how understanding parts, healing ancestral wounds, and cultivating curiosity can lead to profound personal growth.

2. 

   24 Dec 2025

   Ep 26: When Self-Doubt Gets Too Loud with Stevon Lewis

   As we come to the close of 2025, some conversations deserve to be revisited. This episode, originally published earlier this year, returns as our final episode of the year. In this episode, Wynn talks with therapist and author Stevon Lewis about the inner bully. This is that critical, relentless voice that questions our worth, our choices, and our right to rest or succeed. In this episode, they also explore how this inner bully evolves as we age, how it’s shaped by intergenerational survival, and why Black women over 50 often carry it more heavily than they realize. You’ll Hear About: • The difference between intuition and self-criticism • Intergenerational survival patterns that shape self-doubt • Why naming the inner bully creates distance and power • The role of community, belonging, and accountability • Letting go of perfection while staying committed to becoming 🔔 Subscribe + Connect: YouTube: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Instagram / Facebook: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Email: wynn@blackwomennorthof50.com Website: blackwomennorthof50.com

3. 

   10 Dec 2025

   Ep 25: The Truth About Depression - What Healing Really Looks Like with Dr. Rhonda Williams

   Some conversations stay with you long after the microphone turns off. This is one of them. Originally released on June 1, 2025, this powerful episode returns for the holiday season on December 9, 2025, because the truths shared here about depression, silence, stigma, and healing continue to matter deeply, especially for Black women navigating life north of 50. In this encore episode, psychiatrist Dr. Rhonda Williams and host Wynn Helms have an honest, compassionate conversation about what depression actually looks like, how it hides in plain sight, and why so many of us normalize symptoms we should never have to carry alone. Together, they break down the difference between “a rough patch” and a clinical depressive episode, how hormonal shifts and life transitions amplify emotional strain, and the complex ways spirituality, community, and generational silence shape our mental health. ✨ You’ll Hear About: • How to recognize when sadness becomes a clinical crisis • Why Black women over 50 are especially vulnerable and often overlooked • The emotional weight of menopause, caregiving, and life reassessment • The spiritual tension between faith, prayer, and seeking professional help • The stigma around antidepressants, and why they’re not a sign of weakness • The generational impact of untreated depression in Black families • How therapy, connection, and daily habits form a healing toolkit 🔗 Resources Mentioned: • Psychology Today – therapist directory • American Psychological Association – mental health resources • Therapy for Black Girls – directory for Black female therapists • BlackFemaleTherapists.com – community and therapist listings • Your primary care doctor or insurance panel for referrals 🔔 Subscribe + Connect: YouTube: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Instagram / Facebook: @BlackWomenNorthof50 Email: wynn@blackwomennorthof50.com Website: blackwomennorthof50.com

Who has been a guest on Black Women North of 50

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ruby Taylor
• Dr Rhonda Williams
• Stevon Lewis

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,306

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

29

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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