Nyomi Banks Launches Mental Health Series

LOS ANGELES—AVN Hall of Famer and award-winning broadcaster Nyomi Banks will launch an expansive mental health initiative across two distinct platforms—the weekly "Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap" and daily "The Season of Self Love" podcasts. "Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap" will address "Love & Mental Health” during Thursday episodes at 6 p.m. PT. The weekly podcast will feature resident expert Dr. Will Washington with weekly topics and guests, including: • May 1—"Dating While Managing Mental Health” with Krista Nicole, author of “God's Divine Plans for Marriage” and ordained Christian minister. • May 8—"Supporting a Partner With Mental Health Challenges” with Aqueelah Wheatley, marriage and family therapist. • May 15—"Couples Therapy & Mental Health” with Terrie Christie, celebrity relationship coach. • May 22—"Generational Mental Health & Relationships” with Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey, clinical psychologist. The daily "The Season of Self Love" podcast will present "Nurturing Relationships" with daily episodes focused on fostering healthy connections, featuring: • Daily mental health and relationship insights • Practical self-care strategies • Exclusive "Year of Rebirth" workbook companion • Interactive community challenges "This dual-platform approach, with Dr. Will Washington's consistent expertise and our amazing guest lineup, creates a comprehensive support system for our community," Banks said.  The initiative also will feature an interactive seven-day Mental Health Challenge, a Mental Health America fundraising campaign, limited edition "Mind & Heart Collection" merchandise, and a "Year of Rebirth" workbook launch. Banks, who is also a member of the Urban X Awards Hall of Fame (2018), “has successfully transformed her extensive industry experience into a platform focused on relationship education and personal empowerment. Her podcast, which streams live weekly, has become a go-to resource for authentic discussions about relationships, intimacy and personal growth,” a representative said. Both shows will be available across major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.