Season 2 of Heart and Practice is here, and we're opening with a conversation every caregiver, parent, and mental health professional needs to hear. Host Dr. Lakesha Roney is joined by Chanetta Booker, a resident in counseling with over 15 years of experience in substance use and trauma recovery, to talk about how to recognize when a loved one is struggling — and how to respond with compassion instead of fear.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ Early warning signs of emotional distress and crisis that families and caregivers often miss

✔️ How to tell the difference between a "hard day" and a situation that needs immediate support

✔️ Why cultural stigma in Black and Brown communities keeps families silent about mental health and substance use

✔️ How to open honest, heart-led conversations with teens, parents, and loved ...