In this conversation, Nandi Brown shares her unique and challenging journey from a tumultuous childhood marked by loss and instability to becoming a clinical associate psychologist. She reflects on her early life, the impact of her mother's death, and the difficulties of adapting to living with her father.

We discuss her experiences in the care system, highlighting both the challenges and the support she found in youth hostels. She emphasises the importance of education and the role of unexpected mentors in her life, ultimately leading her to pursue a career in psychology to help others facing similar struggles.

Nandi shares her pride in her achievements, including her daughter and home ownership, and emphasises the significance of shifting mindsets in overcoming life's challenges. The conversation concludes with Nandi offering advice for those struggling with mental health and her future goals for personal wellbeing.

In this debut episode of Black Girls Bounce Back, host Nikki DuBerry shares her personal journey as a Black woman navigating life's challenges. She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for Black women to share their stories, embrace vulnerability, and support one another in their healing journeys.