The MISeducation of SISTIR

In this episode, Markeshe tells of how she feels with the divorce proceedings in place. She remains unapologetic and steadfast that this was the best thing she could do for herself. She encourages everyone to #SpeakSIS and do what's best for yourself. Leaving toxic and dead end situations only frees you up for what is truly for you. Song- Best Thing by Inayah --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In part 2 of relationship addiction, Markeshe continues to discuss signs of codependency, ways to recognize these signs, and how to combat codependency. She takes particular interest in discussing the “rescuer identity” concerns that seem to be central in codependency. She encourages people with codependency concerns to do the work to identify, address, and correct these habits. She also reminds the listener to remember that codependency can manifest in any relationship, not just those with romantic involvement.

In this episode, Markeshe begins to delve into the topic of codependency and the role that it has played in her life. She discusses ways in which to counteract codependency, including boundary setting and therapy. Song- And I Am Telling You by Jennifer Hudson

In this episode Markeshe reminisces on the events that would lead to the dissolution of her marriage. Markeshe speaks of being pushed to the “breaking point” in her relationship. She speaks of the struggle that she has had over the last decade within her relationship. She states that she's heard the stories. She knows what she's up against. She also knows that she does not care what other people have to say about a decision that was best for her life. She encourages others to live and love their lives just as unapologetically. She speaks of the thin line between love and hate and the thin line between real and fake. Music- Up out my face by Mariah Carey

In this episode, Markeshe channels “Momma Pope” from the popular tv show “scandal”. The monologue she recites encompasses the internal struggles of the ‘strong black woman'. The lingering question is simply, “Is what I am doing admirable or ridiculous?” She also uses this episode to introduce an original poem that she recently wrote as a spin off to Maya Angelou's famous “Still I Rise”. Monologue from the TV show Scandal

Song- Fight song by Rachel Platten

Song- I learned from the best by Whitney Houston

Music Intentional by Travis Greene

Songs “Good Morning Gorgeous” & “Take Me As I Am” both by Mary J. Blige

Song- Love by Keshia Cole

In this pilot episode we get to know the creator of “The Miseducation of Sistir”, Markeshe Wood or “Keshe”. Keshe has been on a mental health journey by way of a mental health program and has discovered some things about herself and the people surrounding her. She channels Lauryn Hill's “Superstar” as she asks the listener to “light her fire” and to go higher. She delves into common issues faced by many, in particular, African American women. This issue is deeply rooted in the stigma of the “Strong Black Woman” and society has forced the SBW to “suffer in silence”. She channels her educational background and experience in healthcare to unveil the truth behind the “anger”. She delves into addressing mental health disorders as what they are instead of giving them negative stereotypes. She encourages everyone to reveal their stories and discontinue suffering in silence. Markeshe Wood is a board certified and licensed family nurse practitioner. She has been studying to obtain her psychiatric mental health certification and is in her final semester of the program. She has worked in healthcare for 14 years. She has a particular interest in mental health and its bias in the African American community. She tackles her own mental health in order to find the greatest love of all- self love. She encourages her listeners to do the same and come out of the bondage of silence. She encourages every listener to #SpeakSis!

Strong. Black. Woman. Three words put together mean so much. How often have you been told unfairly to be strong? Strong. What is strength? And why do I have to have so much of it? And why does my strength mean that I need to be silent… Or does it? Have we been misinformed? Have we been miseducated on what strength is to the point where it has allowed us to suffer in silence? Let's venture & see… #SpeakSis