The Military and the Black Woman: A Conversation with Regina McGuire

Hey Village! Happy Black History Month! Happy month of love! This episode, I am chatting with my newest sister girl/colleague/classmate, Regina McGuire. Regina is a retired Navy woman who was running a ship like the bad ass she is. We discuss her life in the military, as a Black woman, the strong Black woman trope, motherhood, and this idea of humbleness. 

In addition to be a retired Navy Veteran, she is a mental health professional that is committed to breaking down the barriers of mental health care in Black and Brown communities. Regina brings a unique combination of military discipline, scholarly insight, and heartfelt dedication to her profession as a therapist. During her service in the United States Navy, Regina distinguished herself through leadership, resilience, and unwavering commitment to her peers and junior Sailors' mental and emotional welfare. During this service period, she honed her communication, teamwork, and crisis management skills, setting a solid foundation for her subsequent career in mental health counseling. Her current studies as a PhD in Clinical Psychology student further sharpens her clinical acumen, enabling her to tackle complex mental health issues with enhanced
expertise.

Regina specializes in working with a diverse clientele, including those with dual diagnoses of mental health and substance abuse, couples facing relationship challenges, children navigating developmental and emotional difficulties, individuals recovering from trauma, and individuals
seeking personal growth through individual therapy. Her holistic approach is tailored to address each client's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based therapies and her rich background in sociology and psychology.

Regina is listening to 90s hip hop and R&B because like me, she is stuck in that era, musically. 

Regina is reading "Dust Tracks on a Road" by Zora Neale Hurston 

I am reading "ain't I a woman: Black Women and Feminism" by bell hooks 

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