Podcast appearances and mentions of amy banks

Amy and Don Griffin, Jr. talk about what comes next on the eve of the 2024 U.S. Election and the need to take care of each other by nurturing mutuality in community. Some resources mentioned in this episode: The Practice of Mutuality https://www.bloomingtoncenterforconnection.org/2024/11/the-practice-of-mutuality/  Plan B Cheat Sheet (PDF) https://livesinthebalance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PlanBCheat-10-26-22.pdf  The Explosive Child https://drrossgreene.com/the-explosive-child.htm  Depolarizing Public Discussion: Strategies for Disagreeing Better https://www.celpr.com/depolarizing-public-discussion-strategies-for-disagreeing-better/  Column: New jail presents Monroe County with chance to make vital change https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/10/03/former-mayor-wants-monroe-county-to-steer-away-from-mass-incarceration/75473502007/ Anderson Orchard http://www.andersonorchard.com/  Rosana Lyrics https://genius.com/Toto-rosanna-lyrics  My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Game developer Christian Telesmar, creator of 'Disparity Trap', joins Amy and Don Griffin, Jr. in a crossover episode with the "Cadre" podcast to discuss Christian's board game about the game of real life. Christian explains the origins of the game and joins Don in speculating about expansion rules. Christian Telesmar attended college at the University of Washington (UW) with the intent of pursuing medical school but fell in love with theatre and knew that's where he was meant to be. After graduating from the University of Washington's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Acting program, he relocated to Los Angeles, California, where he resides today. His performance work includes appearances on FOX's Bones, 9-1-1: Lone Star, and The Young and the Restless. While in Los Angeles, Christian earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Purdue University Global and holds a Qualified Administrator license for the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI) from IDI, LLC. He is excited to be fusing his many passions, combining his love of art, business, and education in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion space with his board game, Disparity Trap. Christian will provide the keynote presentation on Friday, September 6 as part of the upcoming 2024 Relational Summit on Playful Connection. Don will be on a panel playing Disparity Trap during that session. Some resources mentioned in this episode: Disparity Trap board game https://disparitytrap.net/   "Disparity Trap Board Game" (Kickstarter video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOC8PB1aMS0   Lizzie Magie and the History of Monopoly https://blogs.bl.uk/business/2023/03/lizzie-magie-and-the-history-of-monopoly-1.html  Share the Flame consulting https://www.shareflame.com/ist-of-an-ism   What is the Neighborhood Revitalization and Land Banking Act? https://communityprogress.org/blog/what-is-the-neighborhood-revitalization-and-land-banking-act/  Myths about physical racial differences were used to justify slavery — and are still believed by doctors today. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/racial-differences-doctors.html  2024 Relational Summit https://www.bloomingtoncenterforconnection.org/2024-relational-summit/   My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

In this episode, hosts Don and Amy discuss the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia, a tragic and often overlooked part of American history. They delve into the background of the MOVE organization, the events leading up to the bombing, and the aftermath, including the impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The conversation also touches on broader themes of racism, police brutality, and the challenges of fostering meaningful dialogue about these critical issues. Resources and topics mentioned in this episode: • "The Africas VS. America: Remembering one of the deadliest instances of police violence in U.S. history" (podcast) https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-africas-vs-america-remembering-one-of-the-deadliest-instances-of-police-violence-in-u-s-history-1.6738879  • "MOVE: Philadelphia's forgotten bombing" by Charles Abraham (PDF) https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1054&context=jmurj  • "The Outsize Role of Immigrants in US Innovation" (article) https://www.nber.org/digest/20233/outsize-role-immigrants-us-innovation  My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Amy and Don discuss the loss of a dear friend and colleague, Dr. Dolores Finger Wright, by reflecting on their brief experiences with her and her impact in how she lived. This podcast includes excerpts from Dr. Wright's appearance on this podcast in 2019 (season 1, episode 8) and clips from her appearance in the 2017 documentary "Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities" which highlight her experiences organizing the 1960 Greensboro Sit-In. We dearly miss you, Dr. Wright. Resources mentioned in this episode: • Clip of "Tell Them We Are Rising" (Facebook video) https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&mibextid=v7YzmG&v=1079030432306365  • "Suburbanization and the Color Line along Grandview Drive" (article) https://invisibleindianapolis.wordpress.com/2017/06/29/suburbanization-and-the-color-line-along-grandview-drive  • "Feb. 1, 1960: The Greensboro Sit-in Begins" (article) https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/greensboro-sit-in/  • Nice White Parents (podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nice-white-parents/id1524080195  • "One Year After Pulse" (article) https://time.com/one-year-after-pulse/  • "The Charleston Church Massacre (2015)" (article) https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/charleston-church-massacre-2015/    My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Don and Amy play with the RCT Toybox cards, focusing on a discussion around three concepts: relational movement, guilt, and calm.  Resources mentioned in this episode: • "Wired to Connect" (book) https://amybanksmd.com/#av-tab-section-1-2-link  • "The Jenks Presents Wired To Connect with Amy Banks, M D" (video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBzQjieV7pY    My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Amy and Don dive into the intricacies of popular music and the persistent racism evident in how we react to it. They react to Beyoncé's new hit "Texas Hold'em" and her venture into the country genre, looking at the resistance from certain factions of society and questioning the inherent racial prejudice within it. Resources mentioned in this episode: • "Beyoncé - TEXAS HOLD 'EM (Music Video)" posted by rauhlren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycwtqqhV6UE  • "Beyoncé Fan's Radio Request Reignites Country Music Debate" (NY Times, February 14, 2024, by Emily Schmall) https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/14/arts/music/beyonce-oklahoma-radio-station.html  • "Dolly Parton congratulates Beyoncé for hitting No. 1 on Billboard Hot Country Chart" (CNN, February 23, 2024, by Marianne Garvey) https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/23/entertainment/dolly-parton-beyonce/index.html  • Black Opry playlists (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/user/w57z8r3lywbmreubufwxm6vgf?si=OI0KTI1QR8aW3xqLIeA56A&nd=1&dlsi=862ee4561f6c4aad  • "Beyoncé Makes History as First Black Woman Atop Hot Country Songs Chart" (Billboard, February 20, 2024, by Jim Asker, Gary Trust) https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/beyonce-texas-hold-em-number-1-hot-country-songs-chart-1235610582/  • "The Black Origins of Country Music" (JME) https://www.wjct.org/jme/2022/06/the-black-origins-of-country-music/  • "Yup, Lionel Richie Totally Wrote the Second Verse of Kenny Rogers' ‘Lady' In the Men's Room" (Billboard, March 31, 2023, by Gil Kaufman) https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/lionel-richie-wrote-second-verse-kenny-rogers-lady-bathroom-1235296133/  • "What If Brock Purdy Were Black?" (First and Pen, October 30, 2023, by Yussuf Khan) https://firstandpen.com/what-if-brock-purdy-were-black/  • "New evidence shows how badly NFL teams discriminate against Black QBs in the draft" (SF Gate, September 11, 2023, by Marc Delucchi) https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/nfl-draft-analysis-racial-bias-quarterbacks-18355172.php  • "NFL Network graphic insinuating Brock Purdy is smarter than Dak Prescott is a bad look" (Deadpan, January 19 2023, by Stephen Knox) https://deadspin.com/dak-prescott-brock-purdy-nfl-total-access-playoffs-1850008853  • "Serena Williams became the greatest tennis player of all-time even as she endured racist and sexist attacks in the media" (Business Insiders, August 13, 2022, by Scott Davis, Trisha Gopal) https://www.businessinsider.com/serena-williams-endured-racism-sexism-media-throughout-career-2022-8  • "The Evolution of Taylor Swift From Country Star to Pop Icon" (Country Living, October 28, 2021, by Charlotte Chilton) https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/g36298587/evolution-taylor-swift/  • "‘DUKES OF HAZZARD' ACTOR JOHN SCHNEIDER UNDER FIRE FOR ‘RACIST' REMARKS ABOUT BEYONCÉ SINGING COUNTRY MUSIC: ‘EVERY DOG MUST MARK EVERY TREE, RIGHT?'" (Black Enterprise) https://www.blackenterprise.com/dukes-hazzard-actor-beyonce-dog/  • "Blaming President Donald Trump Is Too Easy: This Is Us. | Deadline | MSNBC" (YouTube, August 5, 2019, by MSNBC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKiB0APdxTo  • "Chris Stapleton & Justin Timberlake 's Epic Performance | Tennessee Whiskey & Drink You Away" (YouTube, August 18, 2023, by Dennis Mellon) https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/14/arts/music/beyonce-oklahoma-radio-station.html  • "Billboard removes rapper Lil Nas X from country chart" (AP, March 28, 2019, by Kristin M. Hall) https://apnews.com/article/6045fec139204644b616afb63622c2d9  • "Watch LUKE COMBS & TRACY CHAPMAN Perform "FAST CAR" at the 2024 GRAMMYs" (YouTube, February 15, 2024, by Recording Academy / GRAMMYs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEqb6xbeuCo  • "https://www.tiktok.com/@mygayfabulousfarm/video/7335886049572310318" (TikTok, February 17, 2024, by mygayfabulousfarm) https://www.tiktok.com/@mygayfabulousfarm/video/7335886049572310318  • "Ray Charles - Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" (YouTube, by Concord Records) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgWmP-F0RTPOl1OjguwDkKwjFFiMmQZs5  My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper. Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Don and Amy contemplate Paul Simon lyrics to prompt a discussion of shared suffering and challenges of staying engaged to work toward better things. Other topics along the way include finding a purpose for persisting, news of the death of Nex Benedict, being authentic about your own pain, and love's powerful role in driving life. Resources mentioned in this episode: • "The Cool, Cool River" lyrics by Paul Simon https://www.paulsimon.com/track/the-cool-cool-river-6/ • "A Federal Investigation Has Been Launched Into Nex Benedict's School District" (Them, March 4, 2024, by James Factor) The Department of Education will investigate whether Owasso Public Schools failed to respond appropriately to bullying and harassment. https://www.them.us/story/a-federal-investigation-has-been-launched-into-nex-benedicts-school-district My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

In this episode, Don and Amy are discuss two RCT concepts: Model Me and Relational Images, those unconscious expectations that shape our interactions. Along the way, the pair talk about self-perceived flaws, binge-watching habits, societal pressures, and negativity fueling success. My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

How hard is it to feel lonely when everyone around you seems to be part of a happy couple? Safe Space Radio talks to psychiatrist Amy Banks to find out what social isolation does to our brains, and some concrete things we can do to strengthen our ability to connect. The post Loneliness and Your Brain with Amy Banks appeared first on Safe Space Radio.

In April 1979, the lives of two teenagers from two very different parts of the country were inextricably linked by murder. In Brewer, Maine, 17-year old Amy Banks awoke one night to learn that her father, Dr. Ronald Banks, had been murdered in New Orleans, Louisiana. One month later, authorities in New Orleans arrested 16-year old Isaac Knapper and charged him with the killing of Amy's father. But Isaac didn't commit the murder. This is the story of a wrongful conviction, a young Black man railroaded by the justice system, and evidence withheld at trial that would've saved him from a life sentence behind bars in the nation's bloodiest prison.  This is the case of Dr. Ronald Banks, told by his daughter Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper, the man once charged and convicted of his murder. https://bookshop.org/books/fighting-time/9781646031672 (Read Fighting Time by Amy Banks and Isaac Knapper) Sources are listed at darkdowneast.com

This episode features Laura Klug, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, and Amy Banks, PT DPT, NCS, CBIS, who work at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The conversational format describes an interdisciplinary team approach to TBI/Polytrauma. As the guests explore collaboration on goals, they provide examples of how they work as a team to focus on optimizing patient outcomes. Amy and Laura focus on the integration of the VA's Whole Health approach in interdisciplinary TBI/Polytrauma care.

Amy Banks Amy Banks MD is a Harvard trained psychiatrist and a Founding Scholar of the International Center for Growth in Connection (formally the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute) She is the author (with Leigh Ann Hirschman) of Wired to Connect: The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Strong, Healthy Relationships. She is a member of the Clinical Advisory Board for the Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders. Dr. Banks has lectured nationally and internationally on Relational Neuroscience. She maintains a private psychiatric practice in Lexington, MA specializing in the long-term sequelae of chronic disconnections.  Isaac Knapper Isaac Knapper is currently the head trainer of the Crescent City Boxing Gym in New Orleans, LA. Isaac has a deep passion to help young kids avoid the psychological beat down and suffering that he experienced in the Department of Corrections. To that end, he volunteers to mentor and coach young boxers helping to keep them off the streets and away from violence. Boxing has been at the center of Isaac’s life. He was a Golden Gloves Champion in LA at the age of 15. He held the Louisiana Department of Corrections boxing title for eleven years while in the State Penitentiary, Angola. After leaving Angola in 1991, he restarted his amateur boxing career just missing by one bout a spot on the USA team that competed in the Barcelona Olympics. From 1992 until 1998 he boxed professionally traveling around the country and the world. At the age of sixteen, Isaac was arrested, tried as an adult and wrongly convicted of the murder of Dr. Ronald Banks.  He was sentenced to life in prison without parole at the deadliest prison in America, the Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola in October 1979. In 1992, his conviction was overturned after a police document was discovered that contained exculpatory evidence not shared with his defense team at the time of the original trial. Isaac received no financial compensation for the thirteen years of his life spent wrongly imprisoned.  In 1999, Isaac pled guilty to trafficking drugs and was sentenced to another twenty years in Federal Prison. He served seventeen years of this sentence and was released in the spring of 2015. Isaac estimates that roughly seven of the thirty years he spent incarcerated was served in solitary confinement. Isaac is the father of four children and while in prison taught Parenting from Prison classes to other inmates helping them to maintain active parenting roles even while incarcerated.  He currently lives with his wife, Denise, in New Orleans, LA.

Don and Amy welcome back Dr. Amy Banks, who brings her co-author, Isaac Knapper, to discuss their upcoming book, "Fighting Time"—a story of their 36-year journey from murder to meeting. Dr. Banks' father, Ronald, was shot and killed on April 29, 1979, as he left the Hyatt Regency hotel in New Orleans. Isaac, who along with Amy was 16 at the time, was wrongfully convicted of the murder and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in the Louisiana State Penitentiary. She and her younger sister, Nancy, traveled to meet and ultimately befriend Isaac in 2015. Additional resources: "Fighting Time" (Regal House Publishing, by Amy Banks and Isaac Knapper, 2021) https://www.regalhousepublishing.com/product/fighting-time/  "How Can White Folks Join the Fight to End Systemic Racism?" (Pact Press, by Amy Banks, September 16, 2020) http://pactpress.com/2020/09/how-can-white-folks-join-the-fight-to-end-systemic-racism/  "The Social Impact of Wrongful Conviction" (YouTube, Wellesley Centers for Women, April 7, 2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10kzlovflQ8  "Wrongly Incarcerated Singer Archie Williams Delivers Unforgettable Song - America's Got Talent 2020" (YouTube, by America's Got Talent, May 22, 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShgOH1u78XA  "What AGT didn't tell you about Archie Williams | America's Got Talent 2020" (YouTube, by Epic Top Trending, May 30, 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-lRVS9DNK0  "The last time New Orleans Mardi Gras parades were canceled, here's what happened" (NOLA, by Matt Sledge, February 7, 2021) https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/mardi_gras/article_3ab27242-6804-11eb-b241-176657eea9a2.html  Banks v. Hyatt Corp. (April 11, 1984) https://www.ravellaw.com/opinions/e61e4dbb2ff1dfc5691f607065c49c0c  Special thanks to BCC interns, Rylie Cook and Constance Johnson, for helping with research for this season. Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

With the inclusion of psychiatrist Dr. Amy Banks on the weekly Zoom call, Don talks with two Amys this week about racism at work when discussing police shootings and gun control. Dr. Banks explains the neuroscience that bakes our prejudices into our minds and body, and they talk about the value of recalling positive relational moments to help your body feel calm.Additional resources:"Indianapolis Police Officer Shoots Man in Livestreamed Killing. Here's What to Know" (Time, by Josiah Bates, May 7, 2020)https://time.com/5833625/indianapolis-police-shooting-sean-reed/"Coronavirus: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse" (BBC, May 1, 2020)https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52496514"Armed black citizens escort Michigan lawmaker to capitol after volatile rightwing protest" (The Guardian, by Lois Beckett, May 7, 2020)https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/may/07/michigan-lawmaker-armed-escort-rightwing-protestRising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist (by Eli Saslow)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39706735-rising-ou "Trump contradicts nurse he's honoring over PPE availability" (CNN, by Nikki Carvajal, May 6, 2020)https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/06/politics/donald-trump-nurse-ppe-coronavirus/index.html Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

In this is weeks episode I’m joined with Amy Banks an English graduate from Lincoln University. She shares with us what life has been like for her after university. Including her graduation experience, how social media has helped her with job opportunities, getting an internship, moving to London and so much more. Amy gives some useful tips on how to mange your time more efficiently, being more organised and becoming a Londoner.

Did you know that our society’s currently facing an epidemic level of loneliness? And that lack of connection is clinically proven to trigger our sympathetic nervous system, leading to a death spiral to our health? Well--good news! Thanks to leading psychiatrist and educator in the field of human relationships, Amy Banks, hope is very much not lost. Amy’s also a speaker and author dedicated to spreading the scientific knowledge that people need healthy, human relationships for emotional as well as physical growth and well-being. She’s the first person to bring relational, cultural theory together with interpersonal neurobiology and is the foremost expert in this combined field. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the neurobiology of relationships. Amy's a popular interviewee on the topics of loneliness, friendship, and the neuroscience of relationship--having been quoted in the New York Times, O Magazine, Health Magazine, and more. Her very popular blog, Wired to Love, is published online in Psychology Today. Amy co-authored the book of Wired to Connect as well as authored Four Ways to Click: How To Rewire Your Brain For Stronger, More Rewarding Relationships. Take a deeper look at your current relationships to be wiser and stronger for it, and then lead the way! Key Takeaways: Our cultural belief. In 1928 President Hoover described a true American as someone who could stand on his own two feet, one who was completely self-reliant. 91 years later we’re still trying to build ourselves up to this image, but why? How can we reverse the toxic trend in a healthy, confident manner? Start HERE . . . [07:06]. Our playground grief. Were you ever on the schoolyard and not chosen to be part of the team, excluded and hurt to be left out? Turns out that social pain could be more common and normal than you might think! Internally that rejection sets off an alarm in your brain and does some wondrous things. Next time you feel left out, try THIS . . . [25:09]. Our first connection. Are you someone who can easily connect with others on the first go? Or does approaching a stranger and getting to know them one of your deepest, darkest fears? If you’re the latter--you’re not alone! The REAL reason making new friends can be hard and terrifying is . . . [30:00]. Our healed self. Acceptance; inside us all, we deeply want it from others. Good news--despite what others might say, that need can be a strength, and with a little work, it can be easier to master than you might think. Leave it to neuroscience! The ONE-MINUTE technique that can help you find recognition is . . . [43:13]. Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. You're never more than One Idea Away from a whole, new reality. Thank you to our partners at iPEC Coaching! Custom tailor your coaching career to your passion and lifestyle with the support of dynamic business tools, a strong coaching network, and expert guidance from a team dedicated to your success long after graduation. Enroll in the most comprehensive coach training program available, and prepare to exceed your own expectations. Learn more at ipeccoaching.com/oia. 

Amy shares some exciting news with Don that the upcoming Relational Summit will include Drs. Judith Jordan, Amy Banks, Connie Gunderson, and Harriet Schwartz. The conversation this week also includes what it takes to be authentic and be safe, and how the central relational paradox keeps us from revealing our full selves.Join Amy, Don, and the Bloomington Center for Connection on September 19-22 for the second annual Relational Summit—"Learning Together"—hosted here in Bloomington, Indiana. For more details, follow the Bloomington Center for Connection on Facebook and other social media platforms.Buy tickets for the Relational Summit on EventBrite for September 19-22, 2019. Day passes are now available.Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Att känna sig nära sin partner och sina vänner är något som de flesta vill. Men det kommer inte alltid automatiskt. Hur ser vägen till närhet ut?   Psykologen Anna Bennich Karlstedt beskriver det som en dans med små, små steg. Att ömsesidigt ge lite grann i taget, inte allt på en gång. Det gäller både i kärleks- och vänskaprelationer. Men ofta står rädslan för att visa sig sårbar i vägen. Och ibland behöver man slipa på kommunikationen. - I 30 år har jag försökt förklara vad jag behöver. Men Stefan har bara himlat med ögonen. Nu har jag lärt mig uttrycka mina känslor på ett sätt som gör att han inte uppfattar det som hotfullt. Det berättar Graciela, som tillsammans med sin man deltagit i en studie på nätet där par fått kartlägga sina svårigheter och bland annat öva på att kommunicera. Kanske har en viss nervbana ett finger med i spelet när det kommer till varför vi mår bra av att ha vänner, det menar den amerikanska psykiatrikern Amy Banks. Genom att träna upp den nervbanan kan vi bli bättre på att komma människor nära, säger hon. Gäster i programmet: Anna Bennich Karlstedt, psykolog, Billy Larsson, psykolog, Per Carlbring, professor i psykologi. Programledare är Ulrika Hjalmarson Neideman.   Böcker som nämndes i dagens program:  Närmare Varandra, 9 veckor till en starkare parrelation av M Burman, A-K Norlander, P Carlbring, G Andersson (Natur & Kultur förlag) Att älska en vuxen människa: Användbara tankar och färdigheter av Billy Larsson (Vulkan förlag) "Wired to Connect" av Amy Banks   Detta är de 36 frågorna som vi talade om i programmet: 1. Om du fick välja en person i världen att bjuda på middag, vem skulle du välja?  2. Skulle du vilja vara känd? På vilket sätt?  3. Repeterar du någonsin vad du ska säga innan ett telefonsamtal? Varför?  4.  Vad skulle vara en perfekt dag för dig?  5. När sjöng du senast för dig själv? Och för någon annan?  6. Om du skulle kunna leva till du var 90 år och antingen ha kvar en 30-årings kropp eller sinne de sista 60 åren av ditt liv, vilket skulle du välja? 7. Har du någon hemlig tanke om hur du kommer att dö?  8. Nämn tre saker som du och din partner verkar ha gemensamt.  9. Vad i livet är du mest tacksam för?  10. Om du kunde ändra någonting i hur du uppfostrades, vad skulle du ändra?  11. Ta fyra minuter till att så detaljrikt som möjligt berätta din livshistoria för din partner.  12. Om du kunde vakna imorgon med en ny kvalité eller förmåga, vilken skulle det vara?  13. Om en kristallkula kunde tala om sanningen om dig, ditt liv, framtiden eller något annat, vad skulle du då vilja veta?  14. Finns det något du länge drömt om att göra? Varför har du inte gjort det?  15. Vad är din största prestation i livet?  16. Vad värdesätter du mest i en vänskapsrelation? 17. Vad är ditt bästa minne?  18. Vad är ditt sämsta minne?  19. Om du visste att du skulle dö inom ett år, skulle du förändra något i hur du lever? Varför?  20. Vad betyder vänskap för dig?  21. Vilken roll spelar kärlek och närhet i ditt liv?  22.Turas om att dela med dig av några av din partners positiva karaktärsdrag. Dela totalt fem saker.  23. Hur nära och varm är din familj? Känner du att din barndom var lyckligare än de flestas?  24. Hur ser du på din relation till din mamma?  25. Säg tre sanna vi-uttalanden var. Till exempel Vi är båda i det här rummet och känner... 26. Avsluta denna mening: "Jag önskar att jag hade någon jag kunde dela... med. 27. Om du skulle bli nära vän med din partner, dela med dig av vad som skulle vara viktigt för honom eller henne att veta.  28. Säg till din partner vad du gillar med dem; var väldigt ärlig denna gång, säg saker du kanske inte skulle säga till någon du precis träffat.  29.Dela med dig av det mest pinsamma ögonblicket i ditt liv.  30. När grät du senast framför någon annan? Och själv?  31. Säg något som du redan gillar med din partner.  32. Vad, om något, är för allvarligt för att skämta om?  33. Om du skulle dö ikväll utan möjlighet att kommunicera med någon annan, vad skulle du mest ångra att du inte berättat? Varför har du inte sagt det än?  34. Ditt hus, som innehåller allt du äger, börjar brinna. Efter att du räddat din familj och dina husdjur har du möjlighet att springa in och ta en sista sak. Vad skulle du ta med dig? Och varför?  35. Av alla medlemmar i din familj, vems död skulle du sörja mest? Varför?  36. Dela ett personligt problem och be din partner om råd om hur han eller hon skulle hantera problemet? Be också din partner att reflektera kring hur du verkar känna dig när du berättar om det problem du valt.

Does Capitalism feed or perpetuate loneliness? With a background in neurobiology & psychiatry, Dr. Amy Banks seems to think so. Should we redefine The American Dream? Or consider reshaping society?

People with poor social support are 340% more likely to have a premature death.

Recently someone posted this question in the introvert subreddit on reddit: "How to deal with half wanting new friends and half wanting to be a hermit?"   I hear and read questions like this all the time from introverts and introverted HSPs. We cherish being alone, and then sometimes wonder if we can get along without worrying about having relationships. After all, relationships are time consuming, difficult, and can be painful.   But then we often realize that we cannot exist alone. It might seem easier to avoid relationships, but it is bad for our mental and physical health. Humans were built to need and thrive on connection with others.   A Vice.com interview with Amy Banks, PhD, titled, "An Expert Explains Why You Feel So Lonely All the Time" really piqued my interest in this topic. I loved Dr. Banks' scientific explanation of why having quality relationships is so important.   Dr. Banks was an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and is now the Director of Advanced Training at Jean Baker Miller Training Institute at the Wellesley Centers for Women. Her newest book is called Wired to Connect: The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Strong, Healthy Relationships. On this episode, we talk about: The health impact of loneliness and disconnection Why American society values the "do-it-alone" mindset so strongly The dopamine reward system and relationships Online bullying How a boss or manager can use good relationships to improve the workplace Connections with animals And....communism?!? (Note: communism is discussed simply for the concept of community vs. individualism. We are not saying we want to live in a communist society!) Amy recommends that those looking to improve their relationships first take her free Relational Assessment. You can get in touch with Amy on Twitter, Facebook, and check out her column on Psychology Today: Wired to Love Other books recommended by Dr. Banks in this episode: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam Love and Survival: 8 Pathways to Intimacy and Health by Dean Ornish   Want to support the podcast? If you enjoy my podcast and blog, if you find it helpful, uplifting, or entertaining, that's awesome! Would you consider giving just $1 per episode? Check out my Patreon page to see how it works. A special thank you to Gloria, the newest supporter! Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 

If you've ever felt anxious, moody, stressed out, your relationships are falling apart or you feel all alone, then do we have the show for you! Then do we have the show for you! Today we'll be talking with Dr. Amy Banks, psychiatrist, and relationship expert about her latest book, Wired To Connect: The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Strong, Healthy Relationships. Today we'll talk about how to strengthen our brain for better relationships, more success in life, and greater happiness, in all that we do. Plus we'll talk about the smart vegus, Uncle Mitty the frog, rabbit's playing dead, Italian monkeys,supermirroring and what Mr. Yuck has to do with anything? Questions and Topics Include: What do Italian Monkeys Have to Do with Anything??? What are mirror neurons? Why the theory of separate self is gone What happened to Uncle Milty the tadpole Why Western cultures have the greatest difficulty due to the value of separation and independence Why healthy interactions may be more important than quitting smoking Dean Ornish – Book called Love and Survival which documents studies on the healing power of connection and health protection of protection Why Mr. Yuck has to do with the poison of discontentment Why the idea that physical connection between a child and adult to have the necessary connections to grow into a robust resilient adult What competition has to do with nurturing and emotional health Why competition can be very harmful How Dr. Banks uses the relational cultural theory Why caring is so radical? What are the 4 neural pathways for healthy relationships? What is the devious cyberball experiment Why the alarm system in our minds may go off when it shouldn't What is the mirroring system and what is resonance? How smiling and greeting someone can stimulate the smart vagus nervous system How social media can actually HELP you and stimulate your smart vagus nervous system What's the benefit of pets What is relational mindfulness or what Jessica and I call “gazing”. What are the benefits of gazing? What can we do to soothe the dorsal anterior singulate cortex? What can we do to protect ourselves from mirroring if we're care givers or extra sensitive? How to do a SPOT check when there's a cycle in a relationship How do we get the dopamine reward system back on line? How do we remove addictions to heal a relationship Advice for people who are repeating bad relationships Important words of wisdom for parents and your kids AmyBanksMd.com and http://jbmti.org/ Brief guided meditation or practice to experience a ‘positive relational moment' For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

Society today likes to enforce self-sufficiency and people praise those that are independent. People say that the happiest people are those that don’t care what others say as long as you have a strong sense of self. Parents assume they’ve succeeded in raising their children when they no longer need their support. We are quick to say that we shouldn’t need other people to ‘complete’ us but today we have Amy Banks, author of “Wired to Connect” with us to prove otherwise. Relationships aren't the ‘icing’ on the cake – a healthy relationship IS the cake.

What do we do when we are alone?  Does it feel natural?  Do we need others and if so, how do we connect?  As our lives take on a distinctly digital texture, we become isolated and removed from the vital connection that is inherent in our DNA.  Can we correct this?  Is it possible to reprogram ourselves to connect in new ways?  In this segment, astrologer and host Chris Flisher speaks with author and psychiatrist, Amy Banks, M.D. about her new book, "Wired To Connect."  The good news is we CAN change if we are willing to re-train our brains to adapt accordingly.  Listen to this interesting discussion and see if some of the words fit your life.

This week, we talk about words to live by when it comes to relationships. We're joined by Diane Rehm, host of The Diane Rehm Show and author of the memoir On My Own, and Amy Banks, Author Of Four Ways To Click: Rewire Your Brain for Stronger, More Rewarding Relationships.   Email us: tlolpodcast@gmail.com Visit: www.realsimple.com

  Amy Banks, M.D., has devoted her career to understanding the neurobiology of relationships. In addition to her work at the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute (JBMTI), she was an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She is the first person to bring relational-cultural theory together with neuroscience and is the foremost expert in the combined field. Amy is the creator of the C.A.R.E. Program, an easy to use, practical guide that helps clinicians and laypeople assess the quality of their relationships and strengthen their neural pathways for connection. Amy also has a private practice in Lexington, MA, that specializes in relational psychopharmacology and therapy for people who suffer from chronic disconnection. Most recently, Amy has joined the core group of Harville Hendrix’s Relationships First, a small group of prestigious scientists and cultural leaders who promote the idea that “healthy relationships are non-negotiable in a healthy society.” Her latest book is: Four Ways to Click: Rewire Your Brain for Stronger, More Rewarding Relationships  Our Sponsor this Week is Casper Matresses Visit casper.com/feed and use the promo code "feed" to get $50 off!! In This Interview Amy and I Discuss... The One You Feed parable How feeding neurons means stimulating them How culture can feed our bad wolf The power of isolation & how it can lead to more sickness How humans work best in healthy connection & interdependence with one another The importance of identifying and building healthy relationships The "5 good things" that exist in a healthy relationship How boundaries in relationships are overrated The 1 sign that you are at a 340% higher risk of premature death The 4 neural pathways that function in the relationship realm For more show notes visit our website 

How hard is it to feel lonely when everyone around you seems to be part of a happy couple? Safe Space Radio talks to psychiatrist Amy Banks to find out what social isolation does to our brains, and some concrete things we can do to strengthen our ability to connect. The post Loneliness and Your Brain with Amy Banks appeared first on Safe Space Radio.

Dr. Amy Banks was an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and is now the director of Advanced Training at the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute at the Wellesley Centers for Women. She has a private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, which specializes in relational psychopharmacology and therapy for people who suffer from chronic disconnection. Dr. Banks studies love. More specifically, she studies relational neuroscience, and is publishing a new book with her major findings in the realm of love: 1. It's not actually as important to have a strong sense of self as it is to have a significant other; 2. That friend that ALWAYS chooses the wrong guy isn't weak. A bad relationship reprograms your neuropathways to seek out similar relationships in the future. She needs to recondition her brain - not just to take a good hard look in the mirror. Join us for a dynamic conversation revealing the latest scientific research on love and attraction.