Hot Mama Chronicles Recap: Dr. Charmain Jackman, Ph.D.

I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Charmain Jackman, Ph.D. Psychologist, founder and leader are just some of the words that describe Dr. Jackman. She established Innopsych spurred on by her own experiences as a mental health provider. She has worked with people of color in schools, clinics, courts and has over 20 years of experience.

Recap Notes:

0-3:23 - Dr. Charmain Jackman talks about her life growing up in Barbados, what sparked her interest in being a psychologist and how Bob Newhart sparked her interest.

3:25 - 5:18 - She talks about some of her mentors that she met through APA as well as her peer mentors.

5:19 - 12:44 - Dr. Jackman talks about the stigma of mental health especially in communities of color and how she established Innopsych.

12:45-15:36 - Dr. Jackman talks about the best strategies to handling stress through the Coronavirus pandemic.

15:37 - 21:46 - Dr. Jackman gives tips to entrepreneurs on best practices for self care.

21:52 - 30:01 - Dr. Jackman answers whether hot mamas are made or born and the words of Maya Angelou that spur her on. She continues to give tips on how to manage anxiety during the pandemic. She also talks about the best practices about how to hold space for people, and how to be mindful.

30:02-30:10 - Amelia acknowledges Dr. J. for her work and contributions to mental health.