Woke Mental Wellness

WELCOME BACK!! It took some time, but Woke Mental Wellness is back with another new cast and a full season! Want to know what you are in for? Well luckily this is our Session 0! you can get a vibe for the cast and hear about the general idea for the story!Content Warnings:Please also be aware that talk back episodes cover a wide range of topics which may be hard for some listeners. Topics include but are not limited to : Suicide, Death, Depression, Anti-Blackness, Racism, Sexism, Transphobia, Police, State Sanctioned Murder, Complicated Relationships, Sex and Sexuality, Hopelessness, Financial Anxiety, and Strong language.CAST: Synxiec as Romero Marcus the Targeted https://bsky.app/profile/synxiec.bsky.socialEmrys as Genissa Wallace the Human Street Medic https://linktr.ee/dragonemrysBluu as Ruin the Social Media Vampire Demon https://kyngvee.carrd.co/https://beacons.ai/baddiebardsAnd Cassie as the Storytellerhttps://bio.link/mentalwokeEpisodes Edited by: Marissa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productionshttps://www.hemlockcreekprod.com/NOTE: While some cast members are mental health professionals, nothing in this episode or series is medical advice. We speak to our lived experiences. If you have concerns please contact someone in your community of care and/or seek out an appropriate professional. No podcast can or should be used as a substitute for a relationship with a doctor, therapist or other trained professional.

Welcome back for the final discussion of Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness!This is our final episode. We are discussing the entirety of our play through of  Kalymba, a new TTRPG by Daniel Pirraca.  We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but it did successfully Kickstart!!This series is called Finding Home and our 3 players are, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body Concept and Changes, Belonging, and Aging.  Please  take care of yourself.Thank you for supporting Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Finding Home A Kalymba Actual Play!If you would like to follow the game for news about the kickstarter: https://twitter.com/danipirracaBiosMx. Randall Leonard, LCSW-C (They/Them) is a therapist and first time gamer.Character: Noxis (She/They)Instagram: @PantasticMxFoxMoon Watts (They/He) is a streamer.Character: Auri (They/Them)Instagram: MoonsereTwitch Stream: Chibiimoonsagehttps://www.twitch.tv/chibiimoonsageKevi (They/Them)Character: Abeni (She/They)Cassie (They/Them) is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Website: i-cch.com-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllcEditing and Theme song by Gabby Henderson!https://gabriellemhenderson.com/about

Apologies for the delay. As you know the world has been a lot, but we are back with the final game play episode! Welcome back for the finale of Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness!This is our final game play episode. See how our play through of  Kalymba, ends .  We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but it did successfully Kickstart!!This series is called Finding Home and our 3 players are, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body Concept and Changes, Belonging, and Aging.  Please  take care of yourself.Thank you for supporting Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Finding Home A Kalymba Actual Play!If you would like to follow the game for news about the kickstarter: https://twitter.com/danipirracaBiosMx. Randall Leonard, LCSW-C (They/Them) is a therapist and first time gamer.Character: Noxis (She/They)Instagram: @PantasticMxFoxMoon Watts (They/He) is a streamer.Character: Auri (They/Them)Instagram: MoonsereTwitch Stream: Chibiimoonsagehttps://www.twitch.tv/chibiimoonsageKevi (They/Them)Character: Abeni (She/They)Cassie (They/Them) is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Website: i-cch.com-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllcEditing and Theme song by Gabby Henderson!https://gabriellemhenderson.com/about

Welcome back to Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness! This is our 2nd discussion episode.  We are discussing up to episode 6 of our play through of  Kalymba, a new TTRPG by Daniel Pirraca.  We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but is on Kickstarter NOW!  http://kck.st/3w8kyeS This series is called Finding Home and our 3 players are, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body Concept and Changes, Belonging, and Aging.  Please  take care of yourself.Stay tuned for more of Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Finding Home A Kalymba Actual Play!If you would like to follow the game for news about the kickstarter: https://twitter.com/danipirracaBiosMx. Randall Leonard, LCSW-C (They/Them) is a therapist and first time gamer.Character: Noxis (She/They)Instagram: @PantasticMxFoxMoon Watts (They/He) is a streamer.Character: Auri (They/Them)Instagram: MoonsereTwitch Stream: Chibiimoonsagehttps://www.twitch.tv/chibiimoonsageKevi (They/Them)Character: Abeni (She/They)Cassie (They/Them) is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Website: www.i-cch.com-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllcEditing and Theme song by Gabby Henderson!https://gabriellemhenderson.com/about

Welcome Back to Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness! We continue our adventure with Episode 6!We are continuing our play through of Kalymba, a new TTRPG by Daniel Pirraca.  We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but is now on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/craftandogames/kalymba-roleplaying-game?ref=clipboard-prelaunchThis series is called Finding Home and our 3 players are, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body Concept and Changes, Belonging, and Aging.  Please  take care of yourself.Stay tuned for more of Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Finding Home A Kalymba Actual Play!If you would like to follow the game for news about the kickstarter: https://twitter.com/danipirracaBiosMx. Randall Leonard, LCSW-C (They/Them) is a therapist and first time gamer.Character: Noxis (She/They)Instagram: @PantasticMxFoxMoon Watts (They/He) is a streamer.Character: Auri (They/Them)Instagram: MoonsereTwitch Stream: Chibiimoonsagehttps://www.twitch.tv/chibiimoonsageKevi (They/Them)Character: Abeni (She/They)Cassie (They/Them) is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Website: www.i-cch.com-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllcEditing and Theme song by Gabby Henderson!https://gabriellemhenderson.com/about

Welcome Back to Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness! We continue our adventure with Episode 5!We are discussing episodes 1 -3 of our play through of  Kalymba, a new TTRPG Daniel Pirraca.  We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but is now on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/craftandogames/kalymba-roleplaying-game?ref=clipboard-prelaunch This series is called Finding Home and our 3 players are, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body Concept and Changes, Belonging, and Aging.  Please  take care of yourself.Stay tuned for more of Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Finding Home A Kalymba Actual Play!If you would like to follow the game for news about the kickstarter: https://twitter.com/danipirracaBiosMx. Randall Leonard, LCSW-C (They/Them) is a therapist and first time gamer.Character: Noxis (She/They)Instagram: @PantasticMxFoxMoon Watts (They/He) is a streamer.Character: Auri (They/Them)Instagram: MoonsereTwitch Stream: Chibiimoonsagehttps://www.twitch.tv/chibiimoonsageKevi (They/Them)Character: Abeni (She/They)Cassie (They/Them) is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Website: www.i-cch.com-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllcEditing and Theme song by Gabby Henderson!https://gabriellemhenderson.com/about

Welcome to Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness! This is our first discussion episode.  We are discussing episodes 1 -3 of our play through of  Kalymba, a new TTRPG Daniel Pirraca.  We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but will be on Kickstarter April 29th! This series is called Finding Home and our 3 players are, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body Concept and Changes, Belonging, and Aging.  Please  take care of yourself.Stay tuned for more of Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Finding Home A Kalymba Actual Play!If you would like to follow the game for news about the kickstarter: https://twitter.com/danipirracaBiosMx. Randall Leonard, LCSW-C (They/Them) is a therapist and first time gamer.Character: Noxis (She/They)Instagram: @PantasticMxFoxMoon Watts (They/He) is a streamer.Character: Auri (They/Them)Instagram: MoonsereTwitch Stream: Chibiimoonsagehttps://www.twitch.tv/chibiimoonsageKevi (They/Them)Character: Abeni (She/They)Cassie (They/Them) is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Website: www.i-cch.com-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllcEditing and Theme song by Gabby Henderson!https://gabriellemhenderson.com/about

Welcome to Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness! This week the adventure continues as our Yumboes look for their next step! We are playing Kalymba, a new TTRPG Daniel Pirraca.  We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but will be on Kickstarter April 29th! This series is called Finding Home and we have 3 new players, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body Concept and Changes, Belonging, and Aging.  Please  take care of yourself.Stay tuned for more of Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Finding Home A Kalymba Actual Play!If you would like to follow the game for news about the kickstarter: https://twitter.com/danipirracaBiosMx. Randall Leonard, LCSW-C (They/Them) is a therapist and first time gamer.Character: Noxis (She/They)Instagram: @PantasticMxFoxMoon Watts (They/He) is a streamer.Character: Auri (They/Them)Instagram: MoonsereTwitch Stream: Chibiimoonsagehttps://www.twitch.tv/chibiimoonsageKevi (They/Them)Character: Abeni (She/They)Cassie (They/Them) is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Website: www.i-cch.com-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllcEditing and Theme song by Gabby Henderson!https://gabriellemhenderson.com/about

Welcome to Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness! This is the start the adventure! We are playing Kalymba, a new TTRPG Daniel Pirraca.  We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but will be on Kickstarter soon! This series is called Finding Home and we have 3 new players, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body Concept and Changes, Belonging, and Aging.  Please  take care of yourself.Stay tuned for more of Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Finding Home A Kalymba Actual Play!If you would like to follow the game for news about the kickstarter: https://twitter.com/danipirracaBiosMx. Randall Leonard, LCSW-C (They/Them) is a therapist and first time gamer.Character: Noxis (She/They)Instagram: @PantasticMxFoxMoon Watts (They/He) is a streamer.Character: Auri (They/Them)Instagram: MoonsereTwitch Stream: Chibiimoonsagehttps://www.twitch.tv/chibiimoonsageKevi (They/Them)Character: Abeni (She/They)Cassie (They/Them) is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Website: www.i-cch.com-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllcEditing and Theme song by Gabby Henderson!https://gabriellemhenderson.com/about

Welcome to Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness! This is our set up to start the adventure. Get to know our new cast and new game!We are playing Kalymba, a new TTRPG Daniel Pirraca.  We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but will be on Kickstarter soon! This series is called Finding Home and we have 3 new players, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body Concept and Changes, Belonging, and Aging.  Please  take care of yourself.Stay tuned for more of Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Finding Home A Kalymba Actual Play!If you would like to follow the game for news about the kickstarter: https://twitter.com/danipirracaBiosMx. Randall Leonard, LCSW-C (They/Them) is a therapist and first time gamer.Character: Noxis (She/They)Instagram: @PantasticMxFoxMoon Watts (They/He) is a streamer. Character: Auri (They/Them) Instagram: MoonsereTwitch Stream: Chibiimoonsagehttps://www.twitch.tv/chibiimoonsageKevi (They/Them)Character: Abeni (She/They)Cassie (They/Them) is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Website: www.i-cch.com-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc

Join us for a very special episode as we interview the fabulous folks from Witch & Craft Games, Amelia and Xoco! We'll discuss game design, inspirations, and much more. Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment.  Please  take care of yourself.XII Inner Demons is a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games. If you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSOfficial website: https://witchandcraftgames.com/Twitter: @WitchNCraftTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/witchandcraftgamesYou can also find Amelia's art on Twitter: @_AnemoneArtXoco is also on Twitter: @xhotimeWoke Mental Wellness will largely be on hiatus until 2022! Thank you for your support this year and we hope to come back in 2022 with another awesome series. BioCassie   is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCH

With the campaign finished, we talk about everything that's happened in our final discussion episode. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft   Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future   after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their   world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12   days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss   heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language,   Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment.  Please  take care of yourself.Head over to our Patreon for more Windy City Demons Patron-only content! https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie   is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana   is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health   Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private   practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In   addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating   workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+  community,  BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections.  Cuyana  hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a  liberatory  framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of  society. They  enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening  to late  90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school  now,  & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat -  Ruth  Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita  E. has  been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then  on, they  made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence  thought,  change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion  as a Black  Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's  recently finished a  summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede  Repertory Theatre,  and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a  Rhyme. She recently  made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world  premiere musical, The  Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to  Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all  Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source  Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking  the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4life-Vita's song can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0jWC65XkaV8KRlfXrQOewd?si=ww3z6IewT2WsKuMbP4ID3A&dl_branch=1&nd=1Jaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

The party find their journey rapidly drawing to a close. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We   are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft   Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future   after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their   world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12   days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss   heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language,   Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment.  Please  take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie   is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana   is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health   Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private   practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In   addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating   workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+  community,  BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections.  Cuyana  hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a  liberatory  framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of  society. They  enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening  to late  90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school  now,  & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat -  Ruth  Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita  E. has  been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then  on, they  made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence  thought,  change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion  as a Black  Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's  recently finished a  summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede  Repertory Theatre,  and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a  Rhyme. She recently  made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world  premiere musical, The  Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to  Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all  Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source  Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking  the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4life-Vita's song can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0jWC65XkaV8KRlfXrQOewd?si=ww3z6IewT2WsKuMbP4ID3A&dl_branch=1&nd=1Jaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

The party continues their fight against a greater demon as a mysterious entity tries to intervene. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We   are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft   Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future   after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their   world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12   days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss   heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language,   Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment.  Please  take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie   is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana   is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health   Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private   practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In   addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating   workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+  community,  BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections.  Cuyana  hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a  liberatory  framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of  society. They  enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening  to late  90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school  now,  & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat -  Ruth  Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita  E. has  been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then  on, they  made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence  thought,  change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion  as a Black  Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's  recently finished a  summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede  Repertory Theatre,  and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a  Rhyme. She recently  made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world  premiere musical, The  Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to  Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all  Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source  Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking  the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4life-Vita's song can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0jWC65XkaV8KRlfXrQOewd?si=ww3z6IewT2WsKuMbP4ID3A&dl_branch=1&nd=1Jaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

Up against a Greater Demon called the Stormbringer, how will the party survive? Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We   are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft   Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future   after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their   world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12   days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss   heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language,   Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment.  Please  take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie   is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana   is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health   Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private   practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In   addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating   workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+  community,  BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections.  Cuyana  hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a  liberatory  framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of  society. They  enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening  to late  90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school  now,  & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat -  Ruth  Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita  E. has  been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then  on, they  made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence  thought,  change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion  as a Black  Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's  recently finished a  summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede  Repertory Theatre,  and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a  Rhyme. She recently  made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world  premiere musical, The  Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to  Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all  Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source  Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking  the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4life-Vita's song can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0jWC65XkaV8KRlfXrQOewd?si=ww3z6IewT2WsKuMbP4ID3A&dl_branch=1&nd=1Jaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

The group unpacks the events of the last three episodes (with some slight interruptions by July 4 fireworks.) Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We   are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft   Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future   after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their   world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12   days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss   heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language,   Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment.  Please  take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie   is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses.-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana   is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health   Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private   practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In   addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating   workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+  community,  BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections.  Cuyana  hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a  liberatory  framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of  society. They  enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening  to late  90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school  now,  & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat -  Ruth  Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita  E. has  been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then  on, they  made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence  thought,  change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion  as a Black  Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's  recently finished a  summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede  Repertory Theatre,  and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a  Rhyme. She recently  made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world  premiere musical, The  Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to  Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all  Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source  Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking  the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4life-Vita's song can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0jWC65XkaV8KRlfXrQOewd?si=ww3z6IewT2WsKuMbP4ID3A&dl_branch=1&nd=1Jaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

The party begins battle with a greater demon. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We   are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft   Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future   after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their   world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12   days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss   heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language,   Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment.  Please  take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie   is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of   Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs   for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and   Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,   identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and   consultations for providers and businesses. -Twitter: @MentalWoke -Instagram: @intersectionsllc -FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana   is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health   Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private   practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In   addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating   workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+  community,  BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections.  Cuyana  hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a  liberatory  framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of  society. They  enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening  to late  90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school  now,  & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat -  Ruth  Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita  E. has  been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then  on, they  made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence  thought,  change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion  as a Black  Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's  recently finished a  summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede  Repertory Theatre,  and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a  Rhyme. She recently  made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world  premiere musical, The  Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to  Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all  Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source  Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking  the Black Lives Matter Movement."  -Instagram: vitae19892015  -Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

As Imani explores a creepy hospital with her tormenter, Eya and Cyphira race to find her. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We  are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft  Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future  after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their  world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12  days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss  heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language,  Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please  take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie  is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of  Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs  for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and  Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,  identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and  consultations for providers and businesses. -Twitter: @MentalWoke -Instagram: @intersectionsllc -FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana  is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health  Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private  practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In  addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating  workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community,  BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana  hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory  framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They  enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late  90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now,  & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth  Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has  been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they  made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought,  change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black  Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a  summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre,  and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently  made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The  Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all  Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking  the Black Lives Matter Movement." -Instagram: vitae19892015 -Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

It's late, and our party is split. Danger and options stretch out before them. Tune in to find out where they go as we come to day 4. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We  are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft  Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future  after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their  world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12  days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss  heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language,  Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please  take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie  is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of  Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs  for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and  Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma,  identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and  consultations for providers and businesses. -Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-part2/-Upcoming panel for PAX East Online on July 16 at 8:15p CT / 9:15p ET on The PAX 2 Twitch channel: https://twitch.tv/PAX2 -Twitter: @MentalWoke -Instagram: @intersectionsllc -FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana  is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health  Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private  practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In  addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating  workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community,  BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana  hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory  framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They  enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late  90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now,  & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth  Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has  been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they  made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought,  change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black  Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a  summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre,  and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently  made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The  Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all  Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking  the Black Lives Matter Movement." -Instagram: vitae19892015 -Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

As we wrap up our Session 4, it's time for our next discussion episode! Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses.-Upcoming panel for PAX East Online on July 16 at 8:15p CT / 9:15p ET on The PAX 2 Twitch channel: https://twitch.tv/PAX2 -Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

Trouble has struck at the Darling Drifter! It's getting late, the party is split, and the source of the next seal is still unclear. What will the party do? Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses.-Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-part2/-Upcoming panel for PAX East Online on July 16 at 8:15p CT / 9:15p ET on The PAX 2 Twitch channel: https://twitch.tv/PAX2 -Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

Eya, Imani, Cyphira, and a dubious new addition to the group make their way to the Darling Drifter in search of the next Seal. But what sort of trouble will they find when they get there? Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses.-Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-part2/-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

The Harasser returns in this episode, with an agenda of his own (as always). Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses.-Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-part2/-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

In this discussion episode, we discuss the events of the last three episodes through the lens of mental wellness. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses. -Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-part2/ -Twitter: @MentalWoke -Instagram: @intersectionsllc -FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg.Originally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement." -Instagram: vitae19892015 -Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

This episode, our players look for (and negotiate for) help in their journey to save the world. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses. -Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-part2/ -Twitter: @MentalWoke -Instagram: @intersectionsllc -FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg. -Cuyana Davis-Carter, LCPC -Email: cuyanadcounseling@gmail.comOriginally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement." -Instagram: vitae19892015 -Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

Our players have survived  combat, but time is still running out. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted early every Friday on Patreon.If you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses. -Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-may15/-Twitter: @MentalWoke -Instagram: @intersectionsllc -FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg. -Cuyana Davis-Carter, LCPC -Email: cuyanadcounseling@gmail.comOriginally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement." -Instagram: vitae19892015 -Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

Oops, all consequences! Combat has repercussions in episode 9. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted early every Friday on Patreon.If you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses. -Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-may15/-Twitter: @MentalWoke -Instagram: @intersectionsllc -FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg. -Cuyana Davis-Carter, LCPC -Email: cuyanadcounseling@gmail.comOriginally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement." -Instagram: vitae19892015 -Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

Episode 8 is a discussion episode, where we break down the events of the last three episodes from a mental wellness perspective. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted early every Friday on Patreon.If you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses. -Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-may15/-Twitter: @MentalWoke -Instagram: @intersectionsllc -FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg. -Cuyana Davis-Carter, LCPC -Email: cuyanadcounseling@gmail.comOriginally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement." -Instagram: vitae19892015 -Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

t's episode 7, and our first episode of combat! Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted early every Friday on Patreon.If you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses. -Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-may15/-Twitter: @MentalWoke -Instagram: @intersectionsllc -FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg. -Cuyana Davis-Carter, LCPC -Email: cuyanadcounseling@gmail.comOriginally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement." -Instagram: vitae19892015 -Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

Welcome to episode 6 of Windy City Demons! Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted early every Friday on Patreon.If you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses. -Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-may15/-Twitter: @MentalWoke -Instagram: @intersectionsllc -FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg. -Cuyana Davis-Carter, LCPC -Email: cuyanadcounseling@gmail.comOriginally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement." -Instagram: vitae19892015 -Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

With the start of a new session comes episode 5 of Windy City Demons! Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted early every Friday on Patreon.If you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses. -Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-may15/-Twitter: @MentalWoke -Instagram: @intersectionsllc -FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg. -Cuyana Davis-Carter, LCPC -Email: cuyanadcounseling@gmail.comOriginally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement." -Instagram: vitae19892015 -Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

The fourth episode is here, and this time we'll be unpacking and discussing the last three episodes in the context of trauma work, mental wellness, and our journeys as Black Queer  people. Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted early every Friday on Patreon.If you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses.-Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-may15/-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg.-Cuyana Davis-Carter, LCPC-Email: cuyanadcounseling@gmail.comOriginally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

It's Saturday, and you know what that means: the third episode of Windy City Demons is here! Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation.We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself.New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses.-Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-may15/-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg.-Cuyana Davis-Carter, LCPC-Email: cuyanadcounseling@gmail.comOriginally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

The second episode of our new series is out! Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation. We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself. New episodes will be posted every Saturday. Support us on Patreon to see episodes early on Fridays: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses.-Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-may15/-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg.-Cuyana Davis-Carter, LCPC-Email: cuyanadcounseling@gmail.comOriginally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.

The first episode of our new series is out! Woke Mental Wellness Presents: Windy City Demons, A XII Inner Demons Actual Play and Mental Health Conversation. We are playing XII Inner Demons, a new TTRPG from Witch & Craft Games.  Our game is set in a Chicago that is a few years in the future after the pandemic. The game sees our group of 3 trying to save their world from the coming Archdemon. Problem is that they only have 12 days...Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss heavy and possibly triggering content that includes: Strong Language, Violence, Various Mental Health Symptoms, Abuse, and Abandonment. Please take care of yourself. New episodes will come out every Saturday. For early access, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessIf you would like to buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337095/XII-INNER-DEMONSBiosCassie is a Black Queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Intersections Center for Complex Healing. They have been playing TTRPGs for 10 years. They are devoted to Liberation, Decolonization and Healing. Their clinical work focuses on the intersections of trauma, identity, and mental wellness. They also do training, supervision, and consultations for providers and businesses.-Upcoming Training on Decolonizing Trauma Work. (You do not need to be licensed.) https://chicagominds.co/events/decolonizing-trauma-work-may15/-Twitter: @MentalWoke-Instagram: @intersectionsllc-FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntersectionsCCHCuyana is a Black, queer, non-binary graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adler University and currently works in a private practice setting as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition to consulting work, conducting groups, and facilitating workshops, they primarily work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks, and those who fall within those intersections. Cuyana hopes to continue to provide therapeutic space through a liberatory framework for folks who are often pushed to the margins of society. They enjoy anything that involves a good bike ride, listening to late 90s/early 00s hip-hop and R&B that is apparently old school now, & coming up with alternative names for their 11 year old cat - Ruth Oprah Bader Ginsberg.-Cuyana Davis-Carter, LCPC-Email: cuyanadcounseling@gmail.comOriginally from Cleveland, OH., Vita E. has been surrounded by the power of art since childhood. From then on, they made a pledge to use the art that inspired them to influence thought, change, and freedom to exist without apology. Vita's passion as a Black Trans Femme artist has led to many milestones. She's recently finished a summer role as percussionist and mentor for Creede Repertory Theatre, and drummer for the hip-hop musical, Once Upon a Rhyme. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as Violet in the world premiere musical, The Secret Life of Bees. Their response track to Janelle Monae, Hell Y'all Ain't Talmbout, was included in Source Magazines, "10 Song Soundtracking the Black Lives Matter Movement."-Instagram: vitae19892015-Twitter: vitae4lifeJaye is a 31 year old woman who lives in Chicago. Her hobbies consist of games of all kinds, reading, and baking.Sound by Jack Davis-Martin.

Content Warning:  This episode contains discussions of Strong Language, Sexual Assault,  Violence, Abuse, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, and generally everything that comes with a bad movie about slavery. It has been a long year so for October we decided to watch a movie and discuss it! Little did we know what we were actually getting ourselves into. My guest Vita E and I spend this episode discussing our experience and thoughts watching Antebellum. We raged, we laughed, and we will never watch this movie again. Don't forget to Vote!Find Vita E at:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TWOCPoetryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitae19892015/Twitter: https://twitter.com/vitae4life?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twocpoetryWMW is a podcast, blog, and community devoted to Black Queer Mental Wellness and the issues which impact our community. WMW aims to increase knowledge and awareness about Black Queer mental wellness and intersectionality to help both people in the Black Queer communities as well as providers and allies.You can also find us on Google, Apple, Amazon, iHeartRadio, and Spotify!Connect Cassie at:Email - wokementalwellness@gmail.comPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessFacebook -  https://www.facebook.com/WokeMentalWellness Twitter -  https://twitter.com/MentalWoke Intersections - https://www.i-cch.comPodcast by Cassandra Walker.Sound by Jack Davis-Martin.

In Episode 3 we talk about Employment and Suicide and the added complexities of being Black, Queer and in the middle of a Pandemic. This Episode gets heavy so please take care of yourself.  WMW is a podcast, blog, and community devoted to Black Queer Mental Wellness and the issues which impact our community. WMW aims to increase knowledge and awareness about Black Queer mental wellness and intersectionality to help both people in the Black Queer communities as well as providers and allies.Connect with me on:Email - wokementalwellness@gmail.comPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/wokementalwellnessFacebook -  https://www.facebook.com/WokeMentalWellness Twitter -  https://twitter.com/MentalWoke Intersections - https://www.i-cch.comPodcast by Cassandra Walker.Sound by Jack Davis-Martin.WERQ! LGBT Job Fair : https://www.facebook.com/events/2404360833203933/INJUSTICE AT EVERY TURN: REPORT : https://www.transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/resources/NTDS_Report.pdfNational LGBTQ Task Force : https://www.thetaskforce.org/Chicago Therapy Collective : https://chicagotherapycollective.org/trans-inclusive-chicago/Trans Lifeline : https://translifeline.org/  Hotline 877-565-8860Brave Space Alliance : www.bravespacealliance.orgAffinity Community Services : https://www.affinity95.org/Black LGBTQ Workforce is Most Disadvantaged in the UShttps://www.lgbtmap.org/broken-bargain-lgbt-workers-of-color-releaseSuicide in the Workplace : https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2016/article/pdf/suicide-in-the-workplace.pdfhttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/z3bx8y/workplace-suicide-increase-united-stateshttps://www.workforce.com/news/employee-suicide-is-the-next-big-workplace-safety-crisisHow to Create a Workplace that Supports Mental Health : https://www.forbes.com/sites/alankohll/2018/11/27/how-to-create-a-workplace-that-supports-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR1B-eU5oGvrbEsyoR5UpOGC43FqWNqMBV0XAtb_pBLeEf0f3Fdb_wX7FVo#3dddbde6dda7Black Suicide Rates in Cook County: https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-cook-county-black-suicides-medical-examiners-office-20200804-udhg7cz6enhxrdvvunnocshggi-story.htmlImpact of Covid on Black LGBTQ Folks: https://www.hrc.org/news/new-data-shows-black-lgbtq-people-disproportionately-suffer-adverse-economi

In Episode 2 we talk about Black Queer Spirituality and the impacts of religion. Yes, we do address White Jesus. We also talk about trauma in faith communities. 

In this relaunch episode, I discuss current events, different types of trauma, and how to think about and process trauma.