Untying Knots: Minds and Souls Untethered

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A knot is a focus point in a rope. Multiple knots can shorten the length of rope. A knot can disrupt how a rope coils or uncoils. A knot can also be a place to provide a grip for climbing and holding something in place. Our lives can be full of knots that


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    Ep.98 Logan the GM: A piece of the world of POC TTRPG

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 56:54


    I chat with Logan the GM, who is a writer, game designer, actual play performer, and an administrator for the all-PoC TTRPG collective, Apochromatic Unlimited. We discuss their work and experience on the TTRPG world, as a POC creator. As well as the Apochromatic project for Feb. 2025. Listen and share Link: Apochromatic Unlimited: www.apocunlimited.com Bloom & Blight: bloomandblight.com Logan's Website: loganthegm.carrd.co Actual Plays https://www.youtube.com/@EntropyEmporium/videos Girl by Moonlight system https://evilhat.com/product/girl-by-moonlight/

    Ep.97 Dr.Mercedes Samudio:TheraBlerdOut- Agatha All Along

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 60:00


    Dr. Mercedes Samudio and I, TheraBlerdOut about the Disney/Marvel show Agatha All Along. We process the overt and subtle presence of grief that is present in the show story and characters. So join us on the road, and share it with your friends at the end. Links: http://shameproofparenting.com

    Ep 96 Yvonne Chireau: Intersections of Hoodoo, Faith, & the Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 60:00


    I chat with Yvonne Chireau (AKA Peggy Chan), is a Professor of Black Studies and Professor in the Department of Religion at Swarthmore College, where she teaches courses on religion theory, Africana religions, and African American religious history. And is the author of Black Magic: Religion and the African American Conjuring Tradition (2003) and the co-editor of Black Zion: African American Religions and Judaism (1999). We discuss the intersection of Hoodoo, Faith, & Mental Health (Mind). And alittle Geekdom too. So please check it out, and share. Links: The Academic Hoodoo (academichoodoo.com)

    Ep.95 Dr. Erin Findley:Development Trauma Training Inst. Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 60:00


    I chat with returning guest Dr. Erin Findley, about their experience with Developmental Trauma Training Institute (DTTI), taking courses through DTTI, and how DTTI aims to help others learn to work with trauma beyond what we learned (or not!) in school. Links https://linktr.ee/developmentaltrauma.institute https://www.dtti.co/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095102667490 @developmentaltrauma.institute https://www.heartmath.org/ https://brainspotting.com/ https://www.erinfindley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-findley-psyd/

    Ep.94 Jose Aleman, Coach& MFT: Loving Your Awkward Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 60:00


    I chat with Jose Aleman, who is a Coach and MFT. We discuss their program now on IG called Loving Your Awkward Self, which centers on Queer, BIPOC, and First Immigrant individuals. Give it a listen, share, and more soon LInks: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithjose/ https://www.coachingwithjose.com/about http://www.joseluisaleman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jlalemantherapy https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlalemantherapy/

    Ep.93 Marcus Webb, Sound Designer: NeuroVibe & Psychoacoustics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 60:00


    I am please to share with you my friend Marcus Webb. Who is a sound designer, Composer, and Musician. Together we've put together a project call NeuroVibe, and what to share it with you. We discuss Psychoacoustics, what it is, and how it can be a helpful part of your Mental Health Journey. Which is music I often use in connection with Brainspotting. So please listen and enjoy. Links NeuroVibe (No ad interruptions) https://soundcloud.com/neurovibebrainspotting Marcus Webb Sound Design https://www.instagram.com/marcuswebbsounddesign/ https://www.facebook.com/marcuswebb.music https://patreon.com/MarcusWebbMusic?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuswebbuxsounddesign/

    Ep.92 Steve Sawyer, LCSW: Digging Roots-Trauma Training Inst.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 60:00


    Celebrating 3years of Podcasting I chat with returning guess Steve Sawyer, LCSW about his Development Trauma Training, Diggings Roots. Working with Brainspotting and Trauma. We also discuss the material and experiences that are interconnected in Development Truama. So listen, learn and share. Links: Steves Website https://www.stevesawyerlcsw.net/indigenous-services Development Trauma Training Institute https://linktr.ee/developmentaltrauma.institute https://www.dtti.co/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095102667490 @developmentaltrauma.institute HeartMap: https://www.heartmath.org/ Brainspotting: https://brainspotting.com/

    Ep. 91 Jack Thompson: Adventures in Leather on Twitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 60:00


    CW: Discussion of sex, sex work, and sexual situations I chat with fellow Geek & Leather Man Jack Thompson, about his project Adventures in Leather. Which is a blend of Geeky Tabletop Roleplaying Gaming and the BDSM/Kink/Leather culture which support charity actives. We talk about the how it is an approchable pathway for those not drawn to the bar/contest scene to enter BDSM/Kink/Leather culture. As well as how Geekdom and BDSM/Kink/Leather merge and support each other in finding our awaken to either space. We talk about Deadpool & Wolverine as well. So come geek out, enjoy, and share. Links Book: https://www.survivingtransphobia.com/ Adventures in Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555404596048 https://www.twitch.tv/adventures_in_leather Jack: IG: @ jackiml2019 https://www.facebook.com/jack.thompson.75470

    Ep.90 Susanne Mariga: Author of Profit First MBEs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 60:00


    I chat with Susanne Mariga, Author of Profit First : Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). We discuss the Profit First system for managing money in a business. As well as some of the mental health concerns being a Minority Business Owner. So check it out and share. Links: For the Profit Map Chart Profitmap.co https://susannemariga.com https://www.youtube.com/@profitfirstwithsusannemariga https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannemariga/ https://www.facebook.com/susanneymariga https://www.instagram.com/susanne.mariga/

    Ep.89 Shana James,Coach& Author: Working with Men in Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 60:00


    I chat with Shana James Relationship Coach, Podcaster, and Author of Honest Sex, about their work with men and relationships. We did a podcast exchange. So also check out their podcast The Man Alive Podcast, where we discuss grief and men. Check it out, and share. Links: www.shanajamescoaching.com www.shanajamescoaching.com/297-grieving-men Youtube: https://youtu.be/GGIq5_Ll4zk?si=VYvXSue1gpbqQ9zb

    Ep88. TherapBlerdOut: X-Men '97

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 60:00


    Time for another TherapBlerdOut with my co-host Dr. Mercedes Samudio. This time we're talking about Marvel's X-Men'97. With a very serious lens not just toward our shared love of Storm (Praise Storm),but at the messages and handling of trauma. Just because someone is a telepath doesn't automatically make them a good therapist. So give us a listen, yes there will be spoilers, and share. Link: https://solo.to/dr.mercedessamudio

    Ep.87 Amber Ontiveros:Heal The Four Woundings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 60:00


    I chat with Amber Ontiveros. Who is the author of Heal The Four Woundings: A Guide to Ending Discord and Discrimination. We discuss the 4 wounds, as well as the blend of mental health and spirituality. Please listen, enjoy, and share Links: healthefourwoundings.com linkedin.com/in/amberontiveros

    Ep 86 Rupert Kinnard, Cartoonist: 40 years of Cathartic Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 60:00


    I chat with Rupert Kinnard.Who is a BIPOC & LGBTQ identified, Cartoonist and Creator of Cathartic Comics. Whose collective work has been gathered together and is being release by StackDeck Press as OOOPs, I just Catharted! 40 years of Cathartic Comics. Its crowdfunding launches on . Please listen, check it out, and support this part of our BIPOC & LGBTQ History. Links: OOOPs, I just Catharted! 40 years of Cathartic Comics Prelaunch sign up: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stackeddeckpress/ooopsi-just-catharted-50-years-of-cathartic-comics https://stackeddeckpress.com

    Ep 85. Jordan Green: Artist - We Belong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 60:00


    Pride Celebration Month I chat with Jordan Green, who is one of the artist, and first time artist in the Black LGBTQ Graphic Anthology We Belong from Stackdeck Press. We talk about his journey, work, and life experiences that informed his work. As well as being Blerds and part of ONYX Men. Listen, share, and enjoy Links: IG: @jkgartz. https://stackeddeckpress.com

    Ep.84 CandacetheMagnificent:Queer Voiceactor,TTRPG player,Writer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 60:00


    Candace McAfee, also known as Candace the Magnificent, is a Black queer genderfluid voice actor, TTRPG performer, streamer and writer. When they're not working, she enjoys obsessing over pop culture, collecting books, spending time with their two cats, and making beautiful things. Links: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent IG: https://www.instagram.com/candacethemagnificent/ Black and Pink Abolition: https://www.blackandpink.org Bloom & Blight: https://twitter.com/BloomandBlight Other World Hollywood: https://www.chaosium.com/blogsignificant-streams-7-twelvesided-stories/ Chaotic Wholesome: https://www.chaoticwholesomepresents.com A Weekend with Friends of Jackson Elias- Queer Horror Panel: https://www.youtube.com/live/NGbjoZPzISc?si=S-fpLCk3HGPaT_-K Under a Black Rainbow: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Black-Rainbow-Bucho-Rodenberger/dp/B0CQ14ZQ64/

    Ep 83. SSAmbrose:TTRPG Performer, Creative Director, and Founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 60:00


    Celebrating Pride I chat with SS Ambrose (She/They) who is an Award Winning TTRPG Performer and the Creative Director and Founder of Othersider Studios. We discussed producing Actual Play games and Queer Horror. Listen, enjoy, and share. Links: IG& Twitter: ssambrose_ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/othersiderstudios Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@othersiderstudios Bluesky: Othersider Studios A Weekend with Good Friends panel- Queer Horror https://www.youtube.com/live/NGbjoZPzISc?si=h5PPv1YmGAjIansc Game: Something is Wrong Here https://kiramagrann.itch.io/something-is-wrong-here

    Ep. 82 Joe Hawkins: LGBTQ Leader,Activists, & Promoter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 60:00


    LGBTQ Pride We start of this month of LGBTQ Pride, with short interview with Joe Hawkins. Who has many roles including Leader and co-founder of the Oakland LGBTQ Center, LGBTQ Health& Wellness Activists, and Event Promoter of Blatino Oasis. Include being a husband and Father. So please listen, share, and enjoying this Pride. Links: https://www.facebook.com/joehawkinsoakland https://www.instagram.com/oaklandlgbtqcenter/ https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/directory https://www.blatinooasis.com/

    Ep.81 Erin Findley,PsyD-Neurodiversity Couples work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 60:00


    I chat with Dr. Erin Findley PsyD., who is a Psychologist in Napa, Ca who has interest and focus on working with Neurodiversity in Couples. Especially when both member of the relationship are Neurodiversity identities. So listen, learn, and share. Links: https://www.erinfindley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-findley-psyd/

    Ep.80 Erin Findley,PsyD-Brainspotting&Gaming/Tabletop RolePlaying

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 60:00


    I chat with Dr. Erin Findley PsyD., who is a Psychologist in Napa, Ca is a Certificate Brainspotting and Consultant who also uses Brainspotting for Gaming in TableTop Roleplaying (TTRPG) as well as a few related topics. So listen, learn, and share. Links: https://www.erinfindley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-findley-psyd/

    Ep.79 TheraBlerdOut: American Society of Magical Negroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 60:00


    Welcome back to another TheraBlerdOut session, with Dr. Mercedes Samudio, LCSW. We discuss the movie The American Society of Magical Negroes. So check it out and share Link: http://shameproofparenting.com

    Ep.78 TheraBlerdOut-Spider-verse:The Hero Within (Short)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 60:00


    Dr. Mercedes Samudio and I Once more TheraBlerdOut, as we discussed the recently release short from the Spider-verse:The Hero Within. Which was done with connection to the Kevin Love Foundation, and mental health. Check it out and share it. Links: http://shameproofparenting.com Youtube: https://youtu.be/AFPLRIdn1pk?si=M9LQ7aW8VRSEt7fE Kevin Love Foundation: Lesson Plan https://kevinlovefund.org/spider-man-lesson/

    Ep 77 Brandon O'Brien: Writer, Poet, and TTRPGer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 60:00


    I chat with Brandon O'Brien, who is a writer, performance poet, teaching artist, and game designer from Trinidad and Tobago. We read some selective pieces from his poetry collection Can you sign my tentacle? As well as discuss mental health, supporting community, and Big Bad Con. So listen and share. Links: brandonobrien.xyz  @therisingtithes on Twitter & Instagram The Speculate! podcast at speculatesf.com  The Skiffy and Fanty Show at skiffyandfanty.com

    Ep 76 Jerry Grayson: Khepera Publishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 60:00


    I chat with Jerry Grayson of Khepera Publishing. Jerry is the publisher of several Tabletop Role Playing Games(TTRPG) which have a more POC/Black focus to them. Khepera publishing products are : Godsend Agenda, Hellas, Atlantis, Mythic D6 system, Bastion, Terra Oblivion, and Irin. If you are interested in playing these? Use the code to get copies from DrivethurRPG. Links: https://kheperapublishing.com ATLANTIS: The Second Age https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9ef2866fab HELLAS: Worlds of Sun and Stone https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9c7d76d7a5 MYTHIC D6 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9be31ae9f5

    Ep75. Jubi Arriola-Headley, Poet: Bound

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 60:00


    Black History/Pride/ Celebration Returning guest Jubi Arriola-Headley and I chat about their new book of Poetry Bound. We discuss the work and motivation/stories behind this collection of poems. We read several of them, and I hope you share them. Links https://www.justjubi.com https://www.instagram.com/jubijustjubi/ Bound https://www.perseabooks.com/bound

    Ep74. David Archer-Author:Racial Trauma Recovery&Black Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 60:00


    Black History/Pride/Celebraton I chat once again with David Archer, MSW, MFT, and Author about their other 2 books Racial Truma Recovery and Black Meditation. As find out that 5th book is on it's way to the world too. Please listen and share Links: https://archertherapy.com/links/ Black Meditation https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450441 Racial Trauma Recovery https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450472

    Ep.73 Dxtr Spits: Spoken Word & "#How Men Cry"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 60:00


    Black History/Pride/Celebration I chat with Dxtr Spits, Spoken Word Artist, Entrepreneur, and Creator of #How Men Cry. We talk about Black Men's mental health and expression. How #How Men Cry can support men. Dxtr also share several piece of their work on their life experience. Please listen and share with the men in your life. Links: https://howmencry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dxtr_spits/ https://www.facebook.com/DXTRSpits/ https://soundcloud.com/dxtrspits

    Ep.72 Dr. Damon Silas: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 60:00


    Black History/Pride/ Celebration I chat with Dr. Damon Silas, about the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). We focus on what it is, how it works, and we demo it. This demo is focus for Black, LGBT, and Men who are seeking to their best selves. So please listen and share. Links:  https://damonsilaspsychology.com From Mourning To Knight: Overcoming Loss https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07949YRGS?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_rSgqzbJEWMN1C&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpe What's Your ACTION Plan? 6 Powerful Ways To Get Unstuck In Your Life Now http://books2read.com/u/mZ5qjR

    Encore Ep. 57 Aaron Johnson: Black Men as Chronically Under Touched

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 60:00


    Black History/Pride/Celebration Month Replaying. I had always felt this episode would have been good for February. So we're going to replay this one. Please enjoy my chat with Aaron Johnson who is a co-founder of Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action. We discuss the subject of being Chronically Under Touched, and most especially for Black Men. Since the events of the Pandemic Lockdown, the subject of physical connect and touch have gained more attention. For men, and especially Black Men how and why we are touch can have an impact on how we relate and function in the world. Listen, and share out conversation. Links Website: CUTProject.org, Unrestedlabor.com Email: unrestedlabor@gmail.com Instagram: @holistic_resistance @cut.project

    Ep. 71 Pam Punzalan: Writer, CEO, Queer Advocate, and Gamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 60:00


    I chat this time with Pam Punzalan, who I had chance to finally meet at Big Bad Con 2023. Pam is a Writier and Lead Editor on a numerous Table Top Roleplaying Games, The Executive Director of Dames Making Games of Toronto, Queer Advocate, and Gamer. We talk about their work on Blades in the Dark: Dagger Isles, as well as their work in bring more marginalized voice to the gaming world through their nonprofit and the venue of Big Bad Con. Additionally the challenges of being Queer and Immigrant in todays world. Links: Dames Making Games https://damesmakinggames.org IG, Twitter, & Bluesky: TheDoveTailor

    Ep.70 Logan Boese: Actor, Writer, and Story Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 60:00


    I chat with Logan Boese, who is an Actor, Writer, and Story Guide for the Table Top RolePlaying Game (TTRPG) Coyote and Crow. We discuss the game, Native America stories and ethos around stories. As well as the stories and drives that come up while playing TTRPGs and story telling in a none western centric focus. We as always discuss mental health too. So listen, explore, and share. Links: Logan Boese https://www.loganboese.com Coyote and Crow TTRPG https://coyoteandcrow.net IG:https://www.instagram.com/loganboese/

    EP 69: Ajuan Mance: "What Brothers do all day..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 60:00


    I chat once again with Author and Illustrator Ajuan Mance. About their new illustrated children's book What Brothas do all day...?. We does the inspiration about the book, their journey and experience as an Illustrator with an Academic background, and the nature of art in Black community. And this book makes an nice gift for the holidays. So listen and share Link: https://www.ajuanmance.com https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ajuan-mance/what-do-brothas-do-all-day/

    Ep. 68 Kelly Baker,LMFT: Onyx Trauma&ExpresArte Cultural Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 60:00


    I chat with Kelly Baker, LMFT about her work at Onyx Trauma Healing Center, ExpresArte Cultural Wellness Collective, and Brainspotting. Especially their work at ExpresArte, which helps in the training and support for BIPOC Therapist entering the field. We talk about the challenges and support this program faces. As well as the organization that help support this program in in California. Listen, and share Links: https://www.hanfordonyxcounseling.com/1home/ https://www.expresartewellness.org

    Ep 67 David Archer, MSW,MFT: Therapist and Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 60:00


    I chat with David Archer: MSW, MFT, Psychotherapist, and Author. We discuss 2 of his books Anti-Racist Psychotherapy and his Afrofuturistic book Black Mountain. We explore what motived each one, how they can help, and enjoy of our shared enjoy of mental health, anime, and Afrofuturism. Listen, enjoy, think, and share. Links https://archertherapy.com www.archertherapy.com/links https://www.linkedin.com/in/archertherapy/ https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450434 https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781998871018

    SP12: TheraBlerdingOut: The Marvels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 60:00


    In this Special program: Dr. Mercedes Samudio discuss the MCU movie The Marvels. From the lens of BIPOC, Mental Health Professionals, and Blerds. We try not to give spoilers, but some slip in. As well as some the other various genres that have overlaps with what we experienced. But thing I strongly suggest, go look at it with your own eyes. Links: http://shameproofparenting.com

    Ep66 Brian Ragas:Supporting Queer BlackMen@ Black Brothers Esteem

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 60:00


    I chat with Brain Ragas, is the Director of the SF Aids Foundation program Black Brothers Esteem. Which services Queer Blackman with community and those who are living with HIV. We talk about this type of work, the need for it, and a number of the challenges facing Queer Black men in the San Franscisco, Ca. Listen and share. Link: https://www.sfaf.org/programs/black-health/

    SP11 Richard Ruane: Kickstarter Moonlight on Roseville Beach

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 60:00


    Special Program In this Special Program, I chat with Richard Ruane. Chief Editor on the Table Top Roleplaying Game (TTRPG), Moonlight on Roseville Beach. We discuss the game, its creation and influences, Hammer films, Queer Culture and History, the Kickstarter, and working with Symphony Entertainment. Listen, Share, and support the Kickstarter. Links Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/r-rook/moonlight-on-roseville-beach-hardbacks-and-offset-paperbacks?ref=user_menu Website: https://www.r-rook.studio IG: @rrookstudio Itch.io https://r-rook.itch.io

    Ep65 London Carlisle: Actor, Gamer, and Swordsmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 60:00


    I get the blessed and delightful chance to talk with London Carlisle. Who is an actor of stage, and audio drama. They are an avid gamer of Table Top Games, both as a player and Gamesmaster. With that work on stage there are trained in stage combat, and most especially Katana, via the Samurai Sword Soul theatre company. We talk about their upcoming D&D in a Castle in April 2024. As well as being an actor and Blerd in the TTRPG spaces. London also has a podcast and a YouTube channel with his fellow gamers. Check this episode out and share. Links https://www.londoncarlisle.com IG: @londoncarlisle Spot Hidden https://www.youtube.com/@spothidden One11 podcast https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1670367139 Samurai Sword Soul Theater https://www.samuraiswordsoul.com

    Ep64. Dr. Eric FitzMedrud, PhD: Author of "The Better Man"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 60:00


    I chat with fellow Mental Health Profession and friend Dr. Eric DitzMedrud. We talk about his new book The Better Man: A guide to consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex. In our discuss we talk about Connect, Repression, Trauma, and Play. As well as the Myth and Realities around mental health. Check it out and share. Links: @DrEricFitz Author Landing Page: https://www.drericfitz.com/the-better-man Amazon: https://amzn.to/43jojfY Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/TheBetterManBN Bookshop: https://bit.ly/TheBetterManBkshp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericfitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericfitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drericfitz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drericfitz Twitter: https://twitter.com/drericfitz @WonderwellPress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonderwellpress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wonderwellpress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wonderwellpress Twitter: https://twitter.com/wonderwellpress

    SP 10 Yuvelca M. Reyes: Author-The Stillbirth Prevention Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 60:00


    Content Warning: Death, Death of child, Stillbirth In this Special Programing, Yuvelca Magdalena joins us again to discuss their new book The Stillbirth Prevention Advocate. We discuss the stigma around Stillbirth, how it is handled, and what we can do more about. We discuss Trauma language and the invisible web of grief that connects them. Links: https://www.facebook.com/yuvelca.reyes.7 https://www.instagram.com/doulaonthegrow/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvelca-magdalena-aarrington-59896887/ Yuvelca.com Email to use is info@Yuvelca.com

    Ep 63- Regina Faridnia,LCSW: Native American Representation & BSP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 60:00


    I chat with Regina Faridnia, LCSW- is a Brainspotting trainer/consultant, EMDR trained, Mindfulness/Mind Body Medicine trained & a Somatic Experiencing Practioner (SEP).She has experience working:First/Second Responders, addiction (over 20 yrs experience), complex/developmental trauma, Historical/Intergenerational Trauma as well as adoption. We discuss working in this these many areas, as well their own Brainspotting course, Echoes& Ripples. Please check them out and share... Links: https://www.indigenacounseling.com https://www.indigenacounseling.com/res

    SP 9 Mercedes Samudio,LCSW: TheraBlerdingOut "They Cloned Tyrone"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 60:00


    In this Special Program I TheraBlerd Out once more with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW & Coach. We discuss the Netflix, Comedy-Horror movie They Cloned Tyrone. We try our best not to spoil the movie, as we discuss the mental health elements we see in the movie. So get your popcorn and enjoy. Links http://shameproofparenting.com

    Ep 62: Drexwell Seymour: Author, Businessmen, and Money Literacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 60:00


    I chat with Drexwell Seymour, Author, Businessmen, Motivational Speaker, and Money Literacy teacher. We discussed he life growing up in Turks &Caicos, and the journey to find his purpose in Life. Which centered in the his work with Money, and his work with Money Literacy. We also discuss the relationship with money that we all have and don't realize is an expression of our Mental Health Links: www.drexwellseymour.com seemoredrexwell@gmail.com www.facebook.com/100000062421449

    SP8 Viktor Kerney: Co-editor of "We Belong"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 60:00


    In this Special Program I chat with Viktor Kerney. Who is the Co Editor of the Black Queer Anthology We Belong, produced in connection to Stack Deck Press and Prism Comics. The other Co editor is William o. Tyler. Their crowdfunding campaign is present on Zoop ( https://zoop.gg/c/webelong ). We discuss the creation of this anthology what goes into making a project like this and the messages with in it. So please Listen, Share, and support the crowdfunding. Links: https://zoop.gg/c/webelong https://stackeddeckpress.com/ https://www.prismcomics.org/ https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/strangelore/list?title_no=203724&page=1 https://www.amazon.com/StrangeLore-vol-1-Viktor-Kerney-ebook/dp/B07MT5LWBV @hisnameisviktor https://www.patreon.com/Vkerney https://www.facebook.com/viktor.kerney

    Ep61. Sekayi Edwards, LMFT: HiddenQuest-Black Geek Therpaist POV

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 60:00


    This podcast is 2 year old, and to celebrate it. I chat with Sekayi Edward, LMFT. Who recently started his private practice Hidden Quest Therapy. We discussed being a Black, Geek centered therapist, and starting a practice. So please check it is out, and consider checking out Sekayi's practice. Links sekayie@hiddenquesttherapy.com www.hiddenquesttherapy.com

    SP7:William O. Tyler: Co-Editor "We Belong" Black Queer Anthology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 60:00


    In this Special Program I chat with William O. Tyler. Who is the Co Editor of the Black Queer Anthology We Belong, produced in connection to Stack Deck Press and Prism Comics. The other Co editor is Viktor Kerney. Their crowdfunding campaign is present on Zoop ( https://zoop.gg/c/webelong ). We discuss the creation of this anthology and its message. We also discuss William's other works (Anxious Ax, Siren.0, and Cinephilia) which were part of how he manage his mental health during COVID lockdown, and would assets for any therapist work with a number of mental health challenges. So please Listen, Share, and support the crowdfunding. Links: https://zoop.gg/c/webelong linktr.ee/williamotyler https://stackeddeckpress.com/ https://www.prismcomics.org/

    Ep. 60 Shalita Grant, Actress, Entrepreneur, and Hair Liberation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 60:00


    I get to chat in this episode with Shalita Grant, Actress & Entrepreneur. Shalita can been seen in NCIS:New Orleans, NCIS, Search Party, Mercy Street, and multiple other showers. While filming NCIS: New Orleans, Shalita began to develop traction alopecia. Which effect millions of Black womens hair and lives ever year. We discussed the experience, the impact to her mental health, and the Post Traumatic Growth(PTG) that led to a solution and creation of her product and business Four Naturals hair care business. Listen and share Links: mailchi.mp/fournaturalshair/four-naturals-at-home  Instagram: @fournaturalshair Website: www.fournaturalshair.com

    Ep. 59 Sophia Ansari, LPCC: PoC Play Therapy & Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 60:00


    I chat with Sophia Ansari Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Play Therapist. Sophia and I, discussed what is Play Therapy, how to become a Play Therapist, and being a BIPoC Therapist. We also talk about how Geek therapy with our clients, and our enjoyment of Ms. Marvel. So please enjoy, and share... Link: Let's Play Therapy Institute visit,?https://letsplaytherapy.org/

    Ep.58 Dr.Darlene Hall:Book-Yth Dev.Theory&Pract.,Trauma Framework

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 60:00


    I chat with Dr. Darlene Hall Ph.D.. Who is a Black lesbian Psychologist with strong social justice values. She have a written a text calledYouth Development Theory & Practice: Intergrating a Trauma Framework, which is based of their work with non-profits and community organization focused on work with youth. Many of these youth have been through multiple traumatic experiences. Dr. Hall's text is written for the layman who will be working with these youths. To help them work with these youth from a place of greater understand of trauma, that can impact how their organization operates. This include the funding sources. So please check out their book and associate workbook in the link below, and share. Links www.intersectionsconsulting.com intersectionsconsulting@gmail.com Youth Development Theory & Practice: Intergrating a Trauma Framework https://www.amazon.com/dp/1081035803?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

    Ep. 57 Aaron Johnson: Black Men as Chronically Under Touched

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 60:00


    I chat with Aaron Johnson who is a co-founder of Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action. We discuss the subject of being Chronically Under Touched, and most especially for Black Men. Since the events of the Pandemic Lockdown, the subject of physical connect and touch have gained more attention. For men, and especially Black Men how and why we are touch can have an impact on how we relate and function in the world. Listen, and share out conversation. Links Website: CUTProject.org, Unrestedlabor.com Email: unrestedlabor@gmail.com Instagram: @holistic_resistance @cut.project

    Ep. 57 Aaron Johnson: Black Men as Chronically Under Touched

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 60:00


    I chat with Aaron Johnson who is a co-founder of Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action. We discuss the subject of being Chronically Under Touched, and most especially for Black Men. Since the events of the Pandemic Lockdown, the subject of physical connect and touch have gained more attention. For men, and especially Black Men how and why we are touch can have an impact on how we relate and function in the world. Listen, and share out conversation. Links Website: CUTProject.org, Unrestedlabor.com Email: unrestedlabor@gmail.com Instagram: @holistic_resistance @cut.project

    SP6. Mercedes Samudio: Blerd out-Across the Spider-verse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 60:00


    Special Programming Mercedes and I, Blerd Out again as we discussed the new Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse movie. Listen as we enjoy the representation, the What if..., and the Mental Health elements at play in the movie. So get your popcorn, get your note pad, and make sure your web shooter is loaded as we journey across the Spider-verse. Link: http://shameproofparenting.com

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