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Anjuli Sherin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma recovery, resilience-building and cultivating joy. Since 2003 her practice has been working primarily with Immigrant, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Muslim & LGBTQI populations. In addition to over 30000 hours of individual and group work, she is the creator of three programs: five-day, 12-week and 10-month-long Cultivating Resilience, including a five-day residential retreat in Hawaii on Embodying Joy.Anjuli has been widely recognized for her unique achievements in the mental health field. In 2007 she received the Emerging Leader Award from the E-women network, a nationwide business community, where she shared her award-winning essay in front of a live audience of 2500 and to thousands more online. Anjuli has also been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, as a finalist of the O Magazine/White House Leadership Project.In This EpisodeAnjuli's websiteJoyous Resilience: A Path to Individual Healing and Collective Thriving in an Inequitable World, Anjuli SherinMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, Resmaa MenakemAnjuli's Guided Meditations---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.
Episode 16: For the Love of Healing “For the Love of.. Series” launches the first episode of the series: For the Love of Healing. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome two special guests to the studio, both guests known in Wabanaki territory for their commitment to healing. Chief Clarissa Sabattis and Steve Knockwood talk about their personal stories of healing and how their work provides healing opportunities to others. Our guests' deep commitment to indigenous people and all people who wish to heal, is both apparent and extraordinary. Sacred stories of healing are heard throughout this special episode, providing hope to all who listen. The Aunties could not have thought of a better way to begin our month of LOVE together. Please remember to tune in each Tuesday in February for our “For the Love of… Series”. Next week, we bring to you Yo Yo Ma! This week, sit back, breathe deep, lean and listen, each day healing is so near.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Chief Clarissa Sabattis - Chief SabattisSteve Knockwood - A Cultural Connection Drives Personal Transformation Journey MagazineHoulton Band of Maliseet Indians Tibe - Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Littleton, MEMi'kmaq Tribe - Mi'kmaq Nation Presque Isle, MEResidential Schools - The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous FoundationMeduxnekeag River - Meduxnekeag River - WikipediaSharon Tomah Jordan - Meet Our Team | Wabanaki Public Health & WellnessImelda Pearly - Dr. Imelda Perley, OpolahsomuwehsResmaa Menakeem, “My Grandmother's Hands” - My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies: Menakem, ResmaaUnmarked Graves Discovery - Canada: 751 unmarked graves found at residential school , Why So Many Children Died at Indian Residential SchoolsMIECHV - Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting ProgramUnity - Unity, Inc. – United National Indian Tribal YouthPenobscot Nation Youth Council - Penobscot Nation Youth Council Opportunity House - Wabanaki Recovery HomesWabanaki Care Line – 1-844-844-2622 Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Chief Clarissa Sabattis, Steve Knockwood Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Chapter 1:Summary of My Grandmother's Hands"My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem explores the deep-seated impact of racial trauma on individuals and communities. The book emphasizes how experiences of racism are not only psychological but also embodied, manifesting in the body's muscle memory. Menakem draws on his background as a trauma therapist to address the importance of understanding the racialized trauma that has been passed down through generations.The book is structured around the concepts of trauma, resilience, and healing, focusing particularly on the differences in how white people, Black people, and police experience and process trauma. Menakem highlights the need for somatic practices—those that engage the body—as a means to understand and heal from these traumas. He advocates for a communal approach to healing, urging readers to engage in self-reflection, listening, and empathetic dialogue to foster deeper connections and understanding across racial lines.Overall, Menakem's work calls for recognition of the historical context of racial dynamics, and it offers pathways toward healing that embrace both individual and collective experiences. The book serves as both a guide for personal growth and a call to action for social change, advocating for a future where healing from racial trauma is embraced and pursued collectively.Chapter 2:The Theme of My Grandmother's Hands"My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem is a profound exploration of the impact of racial trauma on individuals and communities, along with pathways toward healing. Here are some key plot points, character development aspects, and thematic ideas from the book: Key Plot Points:1. Introduction to Racial Trauma: Menakem introduces the concept of racialized trauma, explaining how the impacts of systemic racism have been passed down through generations, affecting both Black bodies and white bodies differently.2. Mind-Body Connection: The author emphasizes the importance of the connection between body and mind, demonstrating how trauma is stored in our bodies and how it can manifest in various physical and psychological symptoms.3. Personal Narratives: Through personal anecdotes and stories, Menakem illustrates how his own experiences with racism and trauma shaped his understanding of healing. He shares memories of his grandmother and their connection, using this relationship to symbolize deeper cultural and historical ties.4. Healing Practices: The book elaborates on specific practices, such as somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and embodying empathy, which can aid individuals in processing trauma and moving toward healing.5. Call to Collective Healing: Menakem stresses that individual healing must also be complemented by collective awareness and action to address systemic racism and promote a healthier society. Character Development:- Resmaa Menakem: The author uses his own life and experiences as a lens through which to explore racial trauma. His development involves recognizing the depth of trauma he has inherited, seeking healing, and becoming an advocate for others to do the same.- Cultural Figures: Throughout the text, Menakem invokes ancestral figures (like his grandmother) to give context to his journey and emphasize the importance of heritage in understanding personal and communal trauma.- Communities: The development of the communities discussed in the book reflects a spectrum of experiences with trauma, resilience, and opportunities for healing. Menakem invites readers to see themselves in these communities and consider their own roles in the healing process. Thematic Ideas:1. Intergenerational Trauma: Menakem delves into how...
What if unlocking a deeper connection with yourself and your partner was a skill you could cultivate? In this episode, we explore the intricate world of Tantra with the knowledgeable Shiva J, a certified Tantra Educator and transformative empowerment coach. With a diverse background encompassing Kundalini Yoga, somatic bodywork, life coaching, and more, Shiva J guides us through the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding Tantra. Delving into its roots, we discuss the multifaceted aspects of Tantra and explore how it can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation. Shiva J sheds light on the different forms of Tantra, exploring how it can enhance intimacy in relationships, along with providing a glimpse into a new dating experience known as Tantra speed dating. You will also discover a brief guided Tantric breath exercise that you can begin using today. Tune in for an exploration into the world of Tantra where ancient wisdom meets modern understanding. “Tantra is the art and ritual of falling in love with yourself” - Shiva J You're going to leave this episode with… What tantra is and what it isn't Ways in which Shiva J has used tantra to help transform his clients lives How tantra can build more intimacy with your partner Is tantra just sex? The danger of tantra What trauma is and different ways people experience it How Tantra will allow you to love yourself more Examples of every day people who would use tantra The difference between white tantra and red tantra How teaching men and women differs in tantra and which sex Shiva J finds harder to work with What tantra speed dating is and how it compares to modern online dating The Manhood Experiment of the week that will leave you with a Tantric breath exercise you can do right now --- Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe' so you get all of our latest episodes. https://ratethispodcast.com/man What is the Manhood Experiment? It's a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more! For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on: Instagram @ManhoodExperiment Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment Threads @ManhoodExperiment Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com Resources Mentioned: Shiva J - https://shivaj.com/ Resource List: 1. "Kularnava Tantra" translated by Satyananda Saraswati 2. "The Yoga of Power: Tantra, Shakti, and the Secret Way" by Julius Evola 3. "Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire" by Lama Yeshe 4. "Hevajra Tantra: A Critical Study" by David Snellgrove 5. "Tantra Illuminated" by Christopher D. Wallis (focused on Kashmir Shaivism) 6. "Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy" by Georg Feuerstein 7. "The Roots of Tantra" by Katherine Anne Harper and Robert L. Brown 8. "Tantra in Practice" edited by David Gordon White 9. "Tantra Unveiled" by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait 10. "The Roots of Tantra" by Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) 11. "The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy, and Practice" by Georg Feuerstein 12. "The Serpent Power: The Secrets of Tantric and Shaktic Yoga" by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe) 13. "The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You" (1971) by Dorothy Bryant "The Red Book" (1914-1930) by Carl Jung 14. "My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem 15. "The Art of Sexual Ecstasy" (1989) by Margot Anand "Sex Matters" (1969) by Osho "Siddhartha" (1922) by Herman Hesse 16. "Tantric Quest: An Encounter with Absolute Love" (1997) by Daniel Odier 17. "From Sex to Superconsciousness" (2006) by Osho 18. "Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing" (2002) by Jed McKenna 19. "I Am That" (1973) by Nisargadatta Maharaj 20. "The Book of Secrets: 112 Meditations to Discover the Mystery Within" (2010) by Osho 21. "Stranger in a Strange Land" (1961) by Robert A. Heinlein 22. "Women of Light: The New Sacred Prostitute" (1994) by Kenneth Ray Stubbs 23. "In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness" (2017) by Peter Levine 24. "Mysteries of the Dark Moon" (1992) by Demetra George 25. "Spinning Straw into Gold" (2006) by Joan Gould 26. "The Recognition Sutras" (2017) by Christopher Wallis
In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Star Rose Bond, LCSW joins to discuss the topic of using psychedelic-assisted therapy to address intergenerational trauma. As seen in Huffpost, Vice and Psychology Today, Star Rose is a Renegade Psychotherapist, Social Activist, Clinical Supervisor for PEARL Institute and Co-Founder of Life Camp. With a Bachelor's degree from NYU and a master's from Columbia, Star brings 15 years of clinical trauma therapeutic services and experience serving marginalized, under-resourced and at risk populations specializing in harm reduction and PTSD recovery. In this conversation, Star introduces the topic of intergenerational trauma and explores how psychedelic experiences may be leveraged to address this pernicious condition. She begins by explaining what intergenerational trauma means, how it gets passed down, and how it manifests. Star talks about the importance of psychedelic therapists and facilitators having awareness of trauma-informed modalities in order to better serve these populations. She also discusses the complexities of addressing generational trauma, and how it can often be difficult to process sensitive topics within the family unit. However, in conclusion, Star emphasizes that the capacity to heal is an intrinsic aspect of human existence, and that even in particularly dark moments, it is possible to get in touch with this possibility. In this episode you'll hear: How the conditions of Capitalism produce and exacerbate chronic stress The profound impact of neglect and abuse in early childhood The unique experience of intergenerational trauma for BIPOC peoples and the recent rekindling of a spirit of connection in these communities due to psychedelic medicines How processing intergenerational trauma can transform familial relationships Ethical and practical considerations for facilitators and therapists guiding clients through psychedelic experiences aimed at resolving deep-seated trauma What to look for in a psychedelic-assisted therapist or facilitator Quotes: “Just because you have several students or several clients who've experienced the same trauma, don't make the assumption that they're all experiencing it the same way. Or maybe you'll meet a client who has had trauma similar to yours—don't assume that they have undergone the same emotional impact or psychological impact as you. The truth of the matter is we are complex beings. We have so many different moving variables that go into our psychology and that essentially indicate or play a role in how we respond to things.” [8:43] “We can't always express or understand why things happen the way they do. But, we can start to make meaning through a spiritual understanding which in turn lends itself to a sense of ease and comfort.” [22:20] “When you are going into these experiences as a facilitator—whatever your background is—it is of the utmost importance that you are hyper cognizant and hyper aware of the harms that can be caused by not being aware of the ways in which you can navigate someone else's trauma as it shows up.” [25:02] Links: Star's website Star on Instagram Previous episode: Can Your Genes Predict Response to MDMA Therapy? with Dr. Dave Rabin MD, PhD Previous episode: Warning Signs When Selecting a Psychedelic Facilitator with Juliana Mulligan Previous episode: How to Choose a Psychedelic Facilitator or Retreat Center with Joël Brierre My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem SHINE Support website Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui
Join Kirsten and Matt as they talk with returning and favorite Bulldog Educator guest, Crystal Green-Braswell. We talk about focus with adults, the need for purposeful use of AI with our teachers and students, and the issues around cell-phones in the classroom. Books mentioned by Crystal: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem and Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar Contact information for Cyrstal Green-Braswell: email: crystalgreenbraswell@gmail.com LinkedIN: Crystal Green-Braswell .sims@gmail.com And Dr. Jen Clifden at www.drjenclifden.com Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Resmaa Menakem is a therapist, trauma specialist, and the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies andThe Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/resmaa-menakemSend us a Text Message.Save 10% on tuition for the Next Economy MBA, a nine-month facilitated cohort by the LIFT Economy team. Use PODCASTMBA at checkout. Learn more at lifteconomy.com/mbaSupport the Show.
324. The Embodied Path to Healing Racialized Trauma with Resmaa Menakem Author, therapist, licensed clinical worker, racialized trauma expert, Resmaa Menakem discusses the concepts of somatic abolitionism, and the importance of embodied anti-racist practices. Discover: -The difference between clean and dirty pain; -What white people need to do in order to help create an anti-racist society; and -Why we should shift from looking at the personal to looking at the historical to heal our traumas. On Resmaa: Resmaa Menakem is an author, agent of change, therapist, and licensed clinical worker specializing in racialized trauma, communal healing, and cultural first aid. As the leading proponent of Somatic Abolitionism – an embodied anti-racist practice for living and culture building – Resmaa is the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions and the Cultural Somatics Institute. Resmaa works at the intersections of anti-racism, communal healing, and embodied purpose, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning, Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy—And What You Can Do About It, and The Stories from My Grandmother's Hands, a children's picture book with actor T. Mychael Rambo and illustrator Leroy Campbell. In 2023, Resmaa released an on-demand self-paced course titled Healing Racialized Trauma: Somatic Abolitionism for Every Body. You can learn more about Resmaa and his work at www.resmaa.com. Work with Resmaa: https://blackoctopussociety.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Josh Miller (he/they) is the Co-Founder + CEO of IDEAS xLab, which uses the art of storytelling and community collaboration to impact public health. Through its (Un)Known Project, IDEAS xLab is working to unearth and honor the names and stories of Black enslaved people in Kentucky and beyond. IDEAS xLab is based in Louisville, Kentucky, with a national scope of work. · Connect with Josh Miller on LinkedIn · Follow IDEAS xLab on LinkedIn · Learn more at the IDEAS xLab website · Learn more at the (Un)Known Project website · Subscribe to the (Un)Known Project YouTube channel · Visit the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky · Visit On the Banks of Freedom public art installation in Louisville, Kentucky · Book recommendation: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem · Book recommendation: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
Resmaa Menakem, New York Times bestselling author of “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies,” is a visionary Justice Leadership coach, organizational strategist and master trainer. Resmaa is a leading voice in today's conversation on racialized trauma.As a therapist, trauma specialist, and the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions, a leadership consultancy firm, Resmaa Menakem dedicates his expertise to coaching leaders through civil unrest, organizational change, and community building.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/2020/15/10/next-economy-now
If I told you there was a passive intervention that could help your kiddo and your family increase the window of tolerance in the way the world is received, would you believe me? Well today, I'm sharing a conversation on exactly that — it's called the Safe and Sound Protocol, and it's essentially a therapeutic listening program designed to support emotional regulation and neuroception. I was first introduced to SSP by a therapist our family was working with and I wanted to know more about how it works, and how it can support kids who have what Dr. Mona Delahooke refers to as a less-sturdy nervous system platform. I reached out to educator, author, and bodyworker Autum Romano to join me for this conversation, as she is passionate about nervous system regulation as a foundation for transformative whole health. Autum, who is also neurodivergent and twice-exceptional, is known for her intuitive healing approach. She recently collaborated with Dr. Porges on a case study for his upcoming book on the benefits of the Safe and Sound Protocol, and last year published her own childrens' book called Body Wisdom and the Polyvagal Theory, which introduces polyvagal theory in an easy-to-understand way. In this conversation, we talk about what neuroception is and why it's critical to helping our kids develop a felt sense of safety, as well as what the Safe and Sound Protocol actually is. She explains how it essentially re-patterns the brain's nervous system through listening, creates a safe space for brain and body integration, and leads to impactful, long-lasting results. This is a fascinating conversation about polyvagal, neuroception, and nervous system support that definitely left me wanting to know, and experience, more. I hope you get a lot out of it. About Autum Romano Autum Romano is an educator, author, and bodyworker who's passionate about nervous system regulation as a foundation for transformative whole health. Autum holds certifications as a Neuromuscular Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Safe and Sound Protocol Provider, Craniosacral Therapist, Reiki Master, and Certified Trauma Informed Care Provider with over 27 years in the field and more than 25,000 massages given. Known for her intuitive healing approach, Autum is also neurodivergent and twice-exceptional. She recently collaborated with Dr. Porges on a case study for his upcoming book on the benefits of the Safe and Sound Protocol. In collaboration with her son, Autum has authored a children's book titled Body Wisdom and the Polyvagal Theory. Crafted for pre-readers and individuals with dyslexia, their goal is to democratize the Polyvagal Theory, viewing it as a user manual for the body. They aim to make this valuable knowledge accessible to a diverse and inclusive audience. Things you'll learn: How neuroception works to detect safety or threat without conscious awareness The ways in which body work can help individuals understand their neuroception What the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is and how it stimulates the ventral branch of the vagus nerve through music The benefits of going through the SSP on our kids' window of tolerance and nervous system How Autum's book Body Wisdom and the Polyvagal Theory introduces polyvagal theory to kids of all ages Resources mentioned: Autum Romano's website Autum on Instagram Autum on Facebook Body Wisdom and the Polyvagal Theory by Autum Romano Dr. Stephen Porges and Polyvagal Theory Safe and Sound Protocol My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem Deb Dana's website, Rhythm of Regulation Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory by Deb Dana Deb Dana on Befriending Our Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory (Tilt Parenting Podcast) To receive 10 percent of Autum's Safe & Sound Protocol Home Program, use the code TILT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE SUMMARY: Research consistently supports the value of taking a trauma-informed approach to reduce re-traumatization, improve outcomes, and foster trust and collaboration between professionals, children, and families. In this episode, Kristina Coleman, LMSW, MPA, joins co-hosts Tony DeVincenzo and Ilana Lezama-Beausejour to discuss the intergenerational trauma approach and working with families of color. Throughout their conversation, Kristina shares insights into some of the life experiences of past generations and their impact on the present day. The discussion explores ways professionals can shift their mindset and practices to better serve and support families of color. Topics in this episode: Definitions (4:04) Intergenerational trauma approach (9:02) Working with families of color (11:33) Life experiences and Intergenerational Trauma (17:00) Understanding history (20:30) Enhance professional skills (28:37) Recommendations (37:48) Organization support for workers of color (39:35) GUEST: Kristina Coleman LMSW, MPA, is the Vice President of Child Advocacy and Mental Health Programs at Safe Horizon the nation's largest victim service agency, and the Founder/CEO of youRmore counseling & services. She has served in the social services for over 14 years specializing in child welfare, family reunification, trauma treatment, mental health, program implementation, development, and non-profit leadership. Kristina holds a master's degree in social work leadership from Hunter College and a Master of Public Administration from Mercy University. She has held multiple roles at both the direct service and leadership level. Kristina provides training and consulting around engagement and mental health practices for families of color and the impact intergenerational trauma. Through her teachings she aims to reform systems and create true diversity, equity, and inclusion. She believes if people want to see real change, they must first understand history. Kristina serves as a board member for the National Association of Social Workers NYC Chapter, The New York State Children Alliances, Center for Safety and Change, and the YMCA OF Rockland. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won't Save Black America by Stacey Patton: https://a.co/d/ajfCyNa Black Families in Therapy: Understanding the African American Experience by Nancy Boyd-Franklin: https://a.co/d/6oDQVZD My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem: https://a.co/d/aoKr01r Virtues and Values: The African and African American Experience by Peter J. Paris: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800636619?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_JMZG1C5GGNV3M6Y1Y4G9 Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting by Terrie M. Williams: https://a.co/d/21aQAaj Connect with Kristina Coleman at Kristina.Coleman@safehorizon.org Safe Horizon: https://www.safehorizon.org Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.
Note: This episode contains content about trauma. Listener discretion is advised.The path toward hope and healing is often charted through pain, suffering, loss, and grief.Coming from two decades spent studying post-traumatic stress disorder, researcher and clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Eriksson Cynthia has worked with individuals and communities in the wake of major tragedy. Her psychological and spiritual perspectives emerge from first hand experience with Cambodian children exposed to the atrocities of war, Ugandan refugees, Haitian victims of earthquake catastrophe and infrastructure collapse, or at home in Pasadena tending to frontline workers who are often left burned out and traumatized from relief work.Cynthia Eriksson discusses how to pursue resilience and recovery by reflecting on the role of faith and spirituality; habits and rhythms of life; and relationships and community.How should we understand the difference between resilience and thriving?Resilience focuses on the adaptive capacities that people need to bounce back from trauma, creating the capacity to bounce back, and the skills to increase one's ability and agility to recover. Whereas thriving refers to adaptive growth through adversity, trauma, challenges, and opportunities, all the while in pursuit of one's purpose.Both resilience and thriving recognize the complexities of life, and both affirm and require the actualization of human agency.In this conversation with Cynthia Eriksson, we discuss:How leaders and helpers and caretakers can identify trauma in themselves, and come to recognize, accept, and respond.The importance of paying attention to our brains, bodies, and environment.The 5 R's of resilience to trauma and recovery from trauma.Spiritual responses to suffering and pain—which can often result in incredibly profound experiences with God—and this includes expressing anger at God within a struggle.And practically, we talk about how to deal with avoidance, defensiveness, and blaming others or ourselves—basically, the potentially destructive nature of coping mechanisms.And we close with a beautiful grounding practice that connects us all to our bodies and emotions, to engage trauma, and stay on the path to thriving.Show NotesResource: "Thriving through Trauma: Five R's for Resilience and Recovery" (via thethrivecenter.org)Resource: "Practice: The Five R's of Resilience and Recovery" (via thethrivecenter.org)Resilience versus thriving—what's the difference?What is trauma? A threat to existence.Extending from trauma to suffering and helping other people build resilience and recoverCynthia Eriksson's personal experience of trauma (and not realizing it)Problem solving and seeking control as a coping mechanism and defense against acknowledging and dealing with traumaDissociationExperiencing trauma is not the same thing as being traumatizedFight, flight, freeze, or fawn (”tend and befriend”)The symptoms of trauma and areas of disruptionWhat happens in our bodiesWhat happens in our minds (thinking)What happens in our relationshipsWhat happens in our sense of meaning, justice, and making sense of the worldResilience“What are some of the things that we can all do that help us to build some muscles when it comes to navigating life's suffering?Resilience as a skill everyone can cultivate through personal growth, rather than a static trait“Neurons that fire together wire together.”The Five R's of Resilience Regulation: bodies and emotions Reflection and Right Thinking: truth and factual acceptance Relationships: community, connection, friendship, and support Respite and Rest: disengagement and Sabbath healing Reason: meaning and transcendenceHow to deal with big, overwhelming feelings in the wake of trauma.Grounding and settling practices: feeling where you are. “I'm here now, and I'm safe.”Lament as a healthy spiritual response to traumaAnger at and with GodSpiritual practice of lamentAsking a hard question of God: “Why aren't you here, God?”Lament and anger at God as a practice to stay in relationship with God“There's this tension of: “If I show up for God, will God show up for me?”Orienting to the pain and suffering of others: “How do I show up for the people that are around me who are in pain what does it mean for me to actually open myself up to the pain of others and stay present?”“Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly.” (Micah 6:8)Coping mechanisms: substances, shopping, Netflix, avoidanceUnhealthy responses to trauma-based emotion: the dangers of replaying, ruminating, and regrettingRumination is not a constructive processing.What kind of grace can I show myself?Book: Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and BodiesBook: Lisa Najavits, Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance AbuseGuided meditative practice: GroundingExplaining the science behind Grounding PracticesPractical ways to get helpBook: Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Braim, Mind, and Body in the Healing of TraumaBook: Judith Herman, Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—from Domestic Abuse to Political TerrorBook: Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and BodiesNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (currently under website maintenance as of March 4, 2024; contact helpdesk at help@nctsn.org or in an emergency, dial 911)National Center for PTSDCynthia Eriksson on What is thriving?Joy and FreedomPam King's Key TakeawaysA life of thriving on purpose actually includes pain and sadness. A history of trauma is not a disqualification from thriving.Coping strategies are tricky. They tempt us towards avoidance, defensiveness, defensiveness, substance abuse, blaming, and self judgment. Our goal is not coping. Our goal must be thriving.Lots of R's here, but regulation, reflection, right thinking, relationships, respite, and rest, and reason are core components to developing resilience and enacting recovery.It's okay to be angry at God, and it helps to tell God that's actually the case.We can find emotional grounding and regulation through intentionally enhancing a deep connection between our bodies and minds.And the path to thriving is often one where our minds need to follow our bodies and all their glorious complexity.For more information about resilience recovery, org. In Cynthia Erickson's framework of five hours, visit our website at thethrivecenter.org.About Cynthia ErikssonCynthia Eriksson is Dean of the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, and is a Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Psychology Department.Her research is particularly focused on the needs of cross-cultural aid for mission workers, as well as the interaction of trauma and spirituality. This work has included trauma training, research, and consultation in Monrovia, Liberia; Kobe, Japan; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Barcelona, Spain; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Gulu, Uganda; and Amman, Jordan.Eriksson also collaborated with colleagues in the US, Europe, and Africa on a longitudinal research project on stress in humanitarian aid workers funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. She also participates in the Headington Program in International Trauma at Fuller.She has completed research on risk and resilience, exposure to stress, and spiritual development in urban youth workers funded by the Fuller Youth Institute.Eriksson and her students are currently exploring the intersection of cultural humility and culturally-embedded resilience practices through collaborations with ministry agencies and Fuller colleague Alexia Salvatierra. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.
There's a rich opportunity to push the needle forward when it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, but navigating Race, Class, Privilege, Ability, and all the ways folks face different levels of adversity can be vulnerable and uncomfortable. Sometimes we need support to know what to ask for, how to be better allies, and to push us to grow in our capacity to accept others… and recognize our own blindness to our priviledge. In this conversation with Diversity Consultant, Crystal Byrd Farmer we cover code switching, how to have safe conversations, microagressions, call out culture, hidden diversities, tools and resources, and how to create communities and spaces that are welcoming to all people. Crystal Byrd Farmer is an engineer turned educator, organizer, and speaker. She attended University of South Carolina and received dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Russian Studies. After working in engineering for six years, Crystal became a freelance technical writer and eventually found her way into the world of self-directed learning and intentional communities. Crystal has been active in the intentional communities movement for over six years and serves on the board of the Foundation for Intentional Community and Co-President of the BIPOC Intentional Community Council. She is the former website editor for Black & Poly and is active in her local polyamory community. In 2022 she served as the committee moderator for PolyamProud. Crystal's day job is as owner and facilitator of Gastonia Freedom School, an Agile Learning Center for children with disabilities. She lives in Gastonia, NC and has one daughter. Books and Resources We Mentioned: The Token: Common Sense Ideas for Increasing Diversity in your Organization by Crystal Byrd Farmer Stamped From The Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Dr. Robin DiAngelo Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla Saad My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem Racial equity tools https://www.racialequitytools.org/ The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz If you want to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in community or any aspect of community, check out the Inside Community Podcast sponsor, The Foundation for Intentional Community. FIC is an incredible resource center with weekly events, online courses, classified advertisements, and lots of free educational materials. Podcast listeners get 20% off in FIC Bookstore with code INSIDE20 and 30% off FIC courses with code INSIDE30. You can learn more about FIC and access transcripts at ic.org/podcast. Follow the show and see inspiring images and videos of community life on Facebook and Instagram @InsideCommunityPodcast - I'd love to hear from you there! If this content has been meaningful or useful to you, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, and share with your friends and folks you know who are curious about living Inside Community. Super Awesome Inside Community Jingle by FIC board member Dave Booda davebooda.com ICP theme by Rebecca Mesritz We are so grateful to for our show's sponsors: Caddis Collaborative - caddispc.com CohoUS - www.cohousing.org Communities Magazine - gen-us.net/subscribe
Victor Udoewa works in the Office of Public Health Data Surveillance and Technology at the CDC. Previously, he worked at the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs at NASA, as well as at 18F and Google. We talk about his journey into design and leadership, the role of design in the civic space, radical participatory design, and orchestrating relationships in complex systems. Listen to learn about: >> Civic design and social impact design >> Radical participatory design and working with the people and communities you're serving >> The effect of relationships on systems >> The fallacy of problem solving Our Guest Victor Udoewa works in the Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology (OPHDST) at the CDC. He previously served as CTO, CXO, and Service Design Lead of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs at NASA. He was the Director of Strategy at 18F, a civic consultancy for the federal government inside the federal government. He led the digital strategy practice and served as a designer and strategist on projects. Previously, as a Global Education Instructional Designer and Training Development Specialist at Google, he designed learning products and services for people in low-to-middle-income countries around the world. Show Highlights [01:07] Victor started out in aerospace engineering, building computer models. [03:44] How one summer in El Salvador working on composting latrines changed everything. [06:05] Wanting his work to make a positive difference. [06:22] Becoming a science and technology policy advisor for the government. [06:38] Moving to the UK and designing educational products and services focused around literacy. [06:57] Coming back to government work as a civic designer and innovator. [08:39] Civic design and designing for social impact. [09:19] Much of the work of the U.S. government is done by contractors. [10:11] Civic work has numerous challenges. You must be prepared for that struggle. [12:30] Victor talks about finding and working with good people. [15:02] Why Victor uses the term radical participatory design to describe what he does. [16:19] The three main characteristics of the projects Victor works on. [17:08] Why the choice of facilitator is so important. [17:48] Professional designers can underestimate the skills and expertise of the community they are working with. [18:57] The process Victor uses to help community members feel comfortable with leading and facilitating. [21:45] Shifting from problem- and need-based methodologies to asset- and place-based methodologies. [23:30] Victor talks about a community he's working with to create a socially-equitable and racially-just Parent-Teacher Association. [23:42] The Sustained Dialogue methodology. [26:53] The correlation between poverty and the absence of healthy relationships. [27:50] How Victor defines poverty. [28:56] A Miro Moment. [32:18] The effect of relationships on the design space and beyond. [36:41] Viewing school as a service. [40:16] Going beyond human needs. [42:17] How might we create environments that facilitate learning well? [44:39] Making a shift from student-centered to student-led. [45:29] Building innovation and flexibility into institutions. [47:24] “The end of solutions.” [49:44] Solving is not “one and done,” especially when working with complex systems. [52:50] Books and resources Victor recommends. [58:01] Dawan talks about Victor's article, Radical Participatory Design (link is below). Links Victor on LinkedIn Victor on the Federation of American Scientists Victor on ResearchGate Victor on the Service Design Network Control the Room: Victor Udoewa: Giving Up Power In Your Space Guest Lecture - Dr Victor Udoewa - Participatory Design: A Digital Literacy Case Study | UMD iSchool Relating Systems Thinking and Design Association for Community Design – Chicago conference Life Centered Design School Radical Participatory Design: Awareness of Participation, by Victor Udoewa Book Recommendations Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples, by Linda Tuhiwai Smith Research Is Ceremony: Indigenous Research Methods, by Shawn Wilson Thinking in Systems: A Primer, by Donella H. Meadows and Diana Wright The Non-Human Persona Guide: How to create and use personas for nature and invisible humans to respect their needs during design, by Damien Lutz My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, by Resmaa Menakem Designs for the Pluriverse: Radical Interdependence, Autonomy, and the Making of Worlds, by Arturo Escobar Other Design Thinking 101 Episodes You Might Like Facilitation + Remote Teams + Miro with Shipra Kayan — DT101 E121 Collaboration + Facilitation + Workshops with Austin Govella — DT101 E83 Designing Facilitation: A System for Creating and Leading Exceptional Events // ALD 006 — DT101 E73
In life, friends come and go. Some friendships begin in childhood. Others form in adulthood. It's rare for a friendship to span decades or even a lifetime.But a long-term friendship is exactly what sustains prominent Minnesotans Resmaa Menakem and Keith Ellison.Listen back to the first episode in our Power Pairs series — conversations with Minnesotans you may know individually, but in the context of relationship, you get to know them in a fresh new way. Trauma expert and therapist Resmaa Menakem and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison have been close friends since they met in their 20s, long before their careers took off. They even hosted a community radio show together, on KMOJ in Minneapolis, for a decade.They tell MPR News host Angela Davis how they've leaned on each other in tough times.Guests: Resmaa Menakem is a longtime therapist in Minnesota and a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the healing of racialized trauma. He's the author of his New York Times bestselling book, “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies.” Earlier this year he released “Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy―and What You Can Do About It.” Keith Ellison has served as Minnesota's attorney general since January 2019. He was the lead prosecutor in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and led the team that convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on a charge of second-degree unintentional murder. Do you know a ‘Power Pair?'Know two Minnesotans who have a close relationship and lean on each other for support in the work they do? Maybe they're married or siblings or best friends. They could be business partners or a parent/adult child dynamic duo. We want to hear their stories on MPR News with Angela Davis at 9 a.m. weekdays.Read more about our Power Pair series and submit your ideas here. Or email who you think we should talk to and why to adavis@mpr.org. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.
What if unlocking a deeper connection with yourself and your partner was a skill you could cultivate? In this episode, we explore the intricate world of Tantra with the knowledgeable Shiva J, a certified Tantra Educator and transformative empowerment coach. With a diverse background encompassing Kundalini Yoga, somatic bodywork, life coaching, and more, Shiva J guides us through the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding Tantra. Delving into its roots, we discuss the multifaceted aspects of Tantra and explore how it can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation. Shiva J sheds light on the different forms of Tantra, exploring how it can enhance intimacy in relationships, along with providing a glimpse into a new dating experience known as Tantra speed dating. You will also discover a brief guided Tantric breath exercise that you can begin using today. Tune in for an exploration into the world of Tantra where ancient wisdom meets modern understanding. “Tantra is the art and ritual of falling in love with yourself” - Shiva J You're going to leave this episode with… What tantra is and what it isn't Ways in which Shiva J has used tantra to help transform his clients lives How tantra can build more intimacy with your partner Is tantra just sex? The danger of tantra What trauma is and different ways people experience it How Tantra will allow you to love yourself more Examples of every day people who would use tantra The difference between white tantra and red tantra How teaching men and women differs in tantra and which sex Shiva J finds harder to work with What tantra speed dating is and how it compares to modern online dating The Manhood Experiment of the week that will leave you with a Tantric breath exercise you can do right now ----- Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe' so you get all of our latest episodes. https://ratethispodcast.com/man What is the Manhood Experiment? It's a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more! For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on: Instagram @ManhoodExperiment Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment Threads @ManhoodExperiment Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com Resources Mentioned: Website for Shiva J: https://shivaj.com/ Shiva J's Book Resource List: 1. "Kularnava Tantra" translated by Satyananda Saraswati 2. "The Yoga of Power: Tantra, Shakti, and the Secret Way" by Julius Evola 3. "Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire" by Lama Yeshe 4. "Hevajra Tantra: A Critical Study" by David Snellgrove 5. "Tantra Illuminated" by Christopher D. Wallis (focused on Kashmir Shaivism) 6. "Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy" by Georg Feuerstein 7. "The Roots of Tantra" by Katherine Anne Harper and Robert L. Brown 8. "Tantra in Practice" edited by David Gordon White 9. "Tantra Unveiled" by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait 10. "The Roots of Tantra" by Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) 11. "The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy, and Practice" by Georg Feuerstein 12. "The Serpent Power: The Secrets of Tantric and Shaktic Yoga" by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe) 13. "The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You" (1971) by Dorothy Bryant "The Red Book" (1914-1930) by Carl Jung 14. "My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem 15. "The Art of Sexual Ecstasy" (1989) by Margot Anand "Sex Matters" (1969) by Osho "Siddhartha" (1922) by Herman Hesse 16. "Tantric Quest: An Encounter with Absolute Love" (1997) by Daniel Odier 17. "From Sex to Superconsciousness" (2006) by Osho 18. "Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing" (2002) by Jed McKenna 19. "I Am That" (1973) by Nisargadatta Maharaj 20. "The Book of Secrets: 112 Meditations to Discover the Mystery Within" (2010) by Osho 21. "Stranger in a Strange Land" (1961) by Robert A. Heinlein 22. "Women of Light: The New Sacred Prostitute" (1994) by Kenneth Ray Stubbs 23. "In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness" (2017) by Peter Levine 24. "Mysteries of the Dark Moon" (1992) by Demetra George 25. "Spinning Straw into Gold" (2006) by Joan Gould 26. "The Recognition Sutras" (2017) by Christopher Wallis
Today's show explores the Black Goddesses, Goddess energy, what it all means, and how this power can be used for healing. Join us to learn more about this fascinating subject!Dr. Giavanni Washington is the creator of the Black Goddess Within Oracle Deck. Her oracle deck is the only one featuring photos of black women embodying the Goddesses from Africa. Dr. Giavanni comes from a long line of educators, moonshine makers, and medicine women who took away pain even when rupture left them with only what was in the pantry. As an intuitive healer with a special knack for recognizing the best version of you, she fervently believes you can reach the next level, and she stands at the threshold, gently supporting your migration from one plane to the next. Show Highlights:Dr. Giavanni's journey to her work with the Black GoddessesHow Giavanni's religious background with Catholic, Baptist, and Methodist affiliations affected her childhood yearsWhy the Black Goddesses have a lot of potential for healingHow and why she created the Black Goddess Within Oracle Deck with images of real black women with diversityHow people can recover their ancestral storylines that have been destroyed in the colonial processWhy there are other ways of connecting with ancestral storylines outside the bounds of DNAHow people repeat ancestral patterns and get stuck in them How Giavanni's work helps people uncover their blood, spirit, milk, and martyr lines of lineageWhy Giavanni refers to her work as “ancestral restoration” (and shares the personal example of her triplet younger brothers)How decolonization and anti-racism compare and contrast with each otherWhy decolonization can be described as “a return to the old ways, the mysteries, beginner's mind, and right relationship with Mother Earth”How Giavanni's chart embodies mission, mystery, and transformationHow Giavanni is collaborating with a publisher to produce a new oracle deck of 44 cards with at least 30 Goddesses (Update: This newest product is now available for pre-order at www.drgiavanniwashington.com. Exclusive bonuses are available through December 2023!) Giavanni's new project around reparations and how you can help What it means to Giavanni to live in her purposeHear Giavanni's answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding habits, favorite hot beverage, last meal on Earth, morning routine, an inspiring person, her current favorite Black Goddess, something people might not know, what she's reading right now, and what brings her joy.Resources:Connect with Dr. Giavanni: Website, Instagram, and Facebook.Books mentioned in this episode:African Goddess Initiation: Sacred Rituals for Self-Love, Prosperity, and Joy by Abiola AbramsMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa MenakemThe Case for Reparations (2014 article) by Ta-Nehisi Coates
This week's episode is about taking trauma out of context - how and why we do it, and how it can affect not just ourselves, but our families and our entire culture for generations. Plus we'll dive into what we can all do to help contextualize these traumas and begin the healing process - discovering the potential for profound personal and cultural transformation.Resources:// My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, by Resmaa Menakem// Episode 59: The Mother/Father/Parent Wound// If you're looking for ways to find deep, genuine connection with other like-minded humans, join me in the Adventure Mastermind – a small group of inclusive, self-identified womyn who get way behind the bullshit and embark on a 6-month adventure together, inward, and outward. Registration is officially open. So head on over to AdventureMastermind.com and grab your spot now! // Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. Plus, we have entire months devoted to wisdom and compassion. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can't wait to see you there! // If you're new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You'll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.
In this episode of the Cozy Hermit Coven podcast I chat with Adina Arden Cooper of Fire Bird Creative about Shadow Work and Ancestral Healing. We touch on many things including trusting your knowing, the ripple effects of healing work, the disrespect of the term “woo woo,” dream interpretation, past lives or “other lives,” the illusion of time, archetypes, origin stories, forest bathing, apollonian star seeds, and much more. Adina serves as a witness and a guide on the journey of personal growth and discovery. Her background is in mental health counseling and she has over twenty years of experience in the field. Her work has evolved over time and she now refers to herself as a Shadow Guide and Soul Healing Specialist rather than a "therapist." Adina helps people unearth what lies hidden in the subconscious for expanded awareness and fulfillment. She teaches people how to know and connect with the soul, which brings more fulfillment, peace and joy to life.Check out Adina's Blue Hour podcast.Follow Adina on Instagram @fire.bird.creative Books mentioned in this episode:My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives by Brian L. Weiss MDSupport the show
Dr. John Vervaeke and Greg Thomas engage in a nuanced conversation that spans the realms of philosophy, music, and culture. With an emphasis on the blues, jazz, and democracy, they examine how to be a "radical moderate" in today's polarized society. They explore the rich interplay between music and philosophy, delving into topics such as the sacredness of music, the musicality of being, and the role of music in democracy. Their collaborative spirit is a testament to the transformative power of cross-disciplinary dialogue. As they tackle topics like race, culture, and cosmic responsibility, they bring fresh insights into how we can harmonize disparate elements of human experience. Resources Greg Thomas: Website | X | YouTube John Vervaeke: Website | Patreon | Facebook | X | YouTube The Vervaeke Foundation Jazz Leadership Project Jazz Leadership Project Blog Hemingway, Politics, and Wisdom Charlie Parker's Higher Octave Can Civic Jazz Resolve Our American Dilemma? Greg Thomas — YouTube Greg Thomas: “The Ralph Ellison-Albert Murray Continuum” Voices with Vervaeke — YouTube Aletheia Coaching - profound self-unfoldment rather than self-improvement w/ Steve March John Vervaeke & Greg Thomas Series: Jazz as Embodied Art and an Ecology of Practice | Deep Dive: Race, Culture, Jazz, and Democracy #1 Democracy as Antagonistic Cooperation for E Pluribus Unum Race Versus Cultural Intelligence: The Agent Arena Relationship Transcendent Naturalism Series: The Cognitive Science Show Towards a Metapsychology that is true to Transformation w/ Gregg Henriques and Zachary Stein Podcasts The Integral Stage - Bruce Alderman / Layman Pascal Straight Ahead - The Omni-American Podcast Deep Transformation Podcast Books A Spirit of Trust: A Reading of Hegel's Phenomenology - Robert B. Brandom Danielle Allen Books: Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality Justice by Means of Democracy Talking to Strangers: Anxieties of Citizenship since Brown v. Board of Education Why Plato Wrote Bearing Witness to Epiphany: Persons, Things, and the Nature of Erotic Life - John Russon Amazon.com: Heidegger, Neoplatonism, and the History of Being: Relation as Ontological Ground - James Filler Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind - Jamie Wheal The Republic by Plato - The Internet Classics Archive Civic Jazz: American Music and Kenneth Burke on the Art of Getting Along - Gregory Clark Stranger in a Strange Land - Robert A. Heinlein The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling - James Hillman A Pluralistic Universe - William James Habits of Whiteness: A Pragmatist Reconstruction - Terrance MacMullan The Omni-Americans: Some Alternatives to the Folklore of White Supremacy - Albert Murray Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds - Thomas Hübl My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies - Resmaa Menakem The Monster's Journey: From Trauma to Connection - Mark Forman PhD Publications Dan Chiappe & John Vervaeke, The enactment of shared agency in teams exploring Mars through rovers - PhilPapers Music Kind Of Blue | Miles Davis Miscellaneous Blue Sky Leaders Certificate Program | CIIS Beyond Nihilism | Halkyon Academy Aletheia Coach “Body and Soul”--Coleman Hawkins (1939) Theory of collective mind: Trends in Cognitive Sciences Rooted Cosmopolitans - Kwame Anthony Appiah People Thomas Mann Andre Malraux Lester Young Quincy Jones Nadia Boulanger Charlie Parker Timecodes 00: 00:00 — Dr. John Vervaeke kicks off the episode by introducing Greg Thomas and sharing the focus of their conversation: blues, jazz, democracy, and the concept of the radical moderate. 00: 01:08 — Greg Thomas reveals the overwhelmingly positive feedback they've both received from their past dialogues. 00:08:00 — Greg Thomas announces his newest ventures—a brand new podcast and memoir, both destined to challenge cultural norms. 00:11:40 — Dr. John Vervaeke responds to Greg's question by explaining the distinction between universe and cosmos and how we transform universe into cosmos. 00:13:00 — Vervaeke talks about reviving the sacred in our lives, creating a ripple in the very fabric of our collective mindset. 00:15:40 — Dr. John Vervaeke introduces a philosophical debate: the nature of humanity's relationship with the universe. He expresses why we shouldn't be the center of our cosmos. 00:18:00 — Reflecting on the sacredness of blues and jazz, and their role in American culture, Greg Thomas shares his experience with Michael James, Duke Ellington's nephew, who helped him deepen his knowledge of jazz and its history. 00:22:00 — Thomas explains the horizontal and vertical approaches to jazz improvisation through the examples of Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young, and how Charlie Parker synthesized these approaches. 00:27:40 — Vervaeke delves into the historical connections between music, mathematics, and geometry, referencing the Pythagorean and Platonic traditions. 00:32:00 — The discussion moves towards overcoming the subjective-objective and one-many dichotomies, leading to a non-duality in both the horizontal and vertical dimensions. 00:41:20 — Greg Thomas talks about the importance of cultivating the ability to be in relation in groups towards positive ends. He also introduces the idea of a positive way of looking at cults. 00:47:01 — Dr. Vervaeke explains the concept of vacillating between the poles of individuation and participation, and how our culture often forces us to emphasize one over the other. 00:54:38 — Using the example of global warming to illustrate the need for collective intelligence, Vervaeke explains that it requires a global effort and the use of various psychotechnologies to track and understand. 00:59:22 — Sharing an insightful quote from Ralph Ellison about choosing one's ancestors, Greg Thomas interprets it as choosing those who influence and inspire us, regardless of bloodline. 01:08:00 — Thomas prompts Dr. Vervaeke to discuss the concept of virtue, leading to an exploration of what constitutes a good human life. 01:15:00 — Dr. Vervaeke and Greg Thomas discuss the need to shift from a reification mindset to a relationality mindset in regard to race. 01:20:46 — Because of the pertinence and the sophistication of the way in which this series is trying to address some of our most burning issues right now, Vervaeke and Thomas encourage listeners to share it with others.
Resmaa Menakem is a healer, therapist, and a licensed clinical social worker renowned for his bestseller My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Resmaa is the originator and key advocate of Somatic Abolitionism, an embodied antiracist practice of living and culture building. In this episode, CIIS Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rachel Bryant has a transformative conversation with Resmaa about his recent book, The Quaking of America, and how we can heal the historical and racialized trauma we carry in our bodies and our souls. This episode was recorded during a live online event on February 10th, 2023. You can also watch it on the CIIS Public Programs YouTube channel. A transcript is available at ciispod.com. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on social media @ciispubprograms. We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. -Visit ciis.edu/counseling-and-acupuncture-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. -Find information about additional global helplines at https://www.befrienders.org.
231: Leadership Reimagined: Letting Your Community Take the Lead (Vichi Jagannathan)SUMMARYAre you a mission-driven leader in the nonprofit sector with more passion than answers? Vichi Jagannathan was one such leader, and in episode #231 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, she shares what it means to let your community take the lead and provide the answers you need as the nonprofit leader. Vichi explains how building on design thinking ideas from across the country brought clarity to the challenges she faced in a rural and under-resourced community. She discusses the biggest challenges she had to overcome in running a small nonprofit, and the solutions she found when building staff, volunteers, and a board of directors. ABOUT VICHIEntrepreneur, strategist and social change leader who applies innovative ideas in unlikely settings to catalyze impact and community transformation. Vichi began her career as a high school science teacher in Northampton County, NC through Teach For America. She then spent two years on the West Coast leading the expansion of Microsoft's TEALS computer science education program into California. In 2016, Vichi participated in the Innovation Next accelerator, where she received coaching from IDEO in human-centered design to develop a mobile sex education app called Real Talk, which has been downloaded over 10,000 times in over 100 countries. She also interned with SelfHelp Credit Union in Durham, NC where she created the strategy for Self-Help's branch expansion into Eastern North Carolina. In 2017, Vichi co-founded Rural Opportunity Institute (ROI). ROI builds the capacity of rural communities to support people's healing from generational trauma to achieve health, safety, connection, and self-determination. Based in rural Eastern North Carolina, ROI has grown from a small, grassroots effort to an influential organization that affects over 20,000 people in 15 states. ROI's innovative approach has captured the interest of national state funders including New Profit and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. Vichi holds a Master of Business Administration from Yale University School of Management, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESWinners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand GiridharadaTake My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem, MSWLearn more about Vichi hereReady for a Mastermind? Learn more here!Check out Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector
For this week's show, we're digging into the First Voices Radio archives and revisiting Host Tiokasin Ghosthorse's conversation with author, Justice Leadership coach, organizational strategist, and master trainer Resmaa Menakem. Tiokasin and Resmaa discuss grief, trauma, Indigeneity, reclamation of cultures, and autonomous practicality separate from "identity" and history. Resmaa coaches leaders and people to rise through suffering's edge. His work focuses on making the invisible, embodied and visible. Resmaa Menakem is a healer, a longtime therapist, and a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the healing of racialized trauma. He is also the founder of the Cultural Somatics Institute, a cultural trauma navigator, and a communal provocateur and coach. Resmaa is best known as the author of the New York Times bestseller “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies,” and as the originator and key advocate of Somatic Abolitionism, an embodied antiracist practice of living and culture building. Resmaa has served as the director of counseling services for Tubman Family Alliance, a domestic violence treatment center in Minneapolis; the behavioral health director for African American Family Services in Minneapolis; a domestic violence counselor for Wilder Foundation; a divorce and family mediator; a social worker for Minneapolis Public Schools; a youth counselor; a community organizer; and a marketing strategist. Find Resmaa on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. His website is https://www.resmaa.com/. Production Credits: Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive Producer Liz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), Producer Karen Ramirez (Mayan), Studio Engineer, Radio Kingston Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio Editor Kevin Richardson, Podcast Editor Music Selections: 1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song) Artist: Moana and the Moa Hunters Album: Tahi (1993) Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand) (00:00:22) 2. Song Title: Come and Take It Artist: John Németh Album: Stronger Than Strong (2020) Label: Memphis Grease Records (00:26:07) 3. Song Title: Freedom Artist: Mau Power Feat. Archie Roach Album: The Show Will Go On (2014) Label: Aylan Styles (00:55:00) AKANTU INTELLIGENCE Visit Akantu Intelligence, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuintelligence.org to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse
As a lead-in to this week's episode, Candice spends some time defining cultural appropriation, specifically in western spirituality and wellness spaces. Then things pick up where they left off last week, with the second half of a two-part conversation with artist, activist, and educator, Aleyah-Erin Lennon. Aleyah shares why she was so drawn into the world of wellness and contextualizes how she realized she had to step away. Spiritual appropriation and misuse of ‘the s-word' (shamanism) is explored, along with how unconscious colonial entitlement can be so hard-wired that we, white folks, can become 'takers'. Aleyah offers a deeply compassionate approach to this topic, one that takes into account the cavernous spiritual hunger that drives appropriation; and she shares what her Indigenous mentors have taught her about how we might grow in humility and in our collective spiritual capacity. Aleyah and Candice ponder the question: How might we explore spiritual tools that help and add value to our lives without co-opting, stealing, and perpetuating colonial harm? Cognitive dissonance and emotional triggers are discussed, as well as how an understanding of cult recovery can support us in our anti-racism learning and unlearning. Aleyah invites the investigation of ‘the poverty of whiteness' and shares what it might look like to co-create expressions of spirituality and personal growth that are relationally accountable. The episode wraps with an invitation to support Aleyah and her collaborators to share their knowledge more widely.Aleyah-Erin Lennon (she/her) is a scholar, speaker, poet and musician. Through an anti-colonial and trauma-informed lens, her focus is on healing the disconnection and abuses in the trilogy of our relationships to Self, Others, and Land. Created in partnership with Indigenous Elders, knowledge holders, and friends, he published work weaves diverse cultural narratives, story sharing, and poetry into a landscape of questions concerning our sense of identity and belonging.GoFundMe to Support Aleyah's WorkCommunity Voices For ManoominOsawamick G'TigaaningMother Earth WalkAlso referenced in this episode:The Color Purple, by Alice WalkerConspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Health Threat, by Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, & Julian WalkerWhite Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better, by Regina Jackson & Saira RaoMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, by Resmaa MenakamPlastic Shamans and Astroturf Sun Dances: New Age Commercialization of Native American Spirituality, by Lisa AldredSupport the showThe stories and opinions shared in this episode are based on personal experience and are not intended to malign any individual, group, or organization.Join The Deeper Pulse at Patreon for weekly bonus episodes + other exclusive bonus content. Follow The Deeper Pulse on IG @thedeeperpulse + @candiceschutter for more regular updates.
Welcome to the 1st episode of season #4 of the Mind-Blowing Happiness® Podcast! Each month we speak to inspiring and empowering guests to help you rediscover your authenticity, realign with your values, and walk in your purpose for a juicier, more joyful life.In this episode, Trish kicks off the new season with New York Times Bestselling Author, Healer, and Trauma Specialist, Resmaa Menakem. Resmaa is the author of the New York Times bestseller, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. He is also the author of The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning, and Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy–and What You Can Do About It. Resmaa Menakem is a longtime therapist and a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the healing of racialized trauma. He is the founder of the Cultural Somatics Institute and the originator and key advocate of Somatic Abolitionism. For ten years, Resmaa co-hosted a radio show with former U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison on KMOJ-FM in Minneapolis. He also hosted his own show, Resmaa in the Morning, on KMOJ. Resmaa has appeared on both The Oprah Winfrey Show and Dr. Phil as an expert on family dynamics, couples in conflict, and domestic violence. He has also been a guest on Charlamagne Tha God's Comedy Central TV program, Tha God's Honest Truth, and on iHeart radio's The Breakfast Club with DJ Envy.1:00 – Trish talks about how she learned of Resmaa's work3:50 – Resmaa talks about how he got into the work of healing8:40 – Resmaa explains "somatic abolitionism"12:00 – Trish and Resmaa address the concept of "wokeness"13:15 – Resmaa gives historical context to wokeness and "fugitiveness"17:05 – Trish and Resmaa talk about the impact of Jan 6 and the potential for a Civil War18:54 - Resmaa discusses how "symbols of our feral past" are part of our present20:30 - Resmaa examines the "training ground" of Jan 623:00 – Resmaa explains the value and "currency" of whiteness23:40 - Resmaa shares the mistake in his bestselling book, My Grandmother's Hands24:50 – Trish and Resmaa discuss the reason for the creation of "white supremacy" 26:15 – Resmaa explains why black and brown people should seek each other out27:00 - Resmaa explains that race has a "charge"28:40 - Trish talks about the need to awaken white compassion instead of tears29:53 - Resmaa offers his recommendation for personal growth in mainstream communities31:30 - Resmaa explains "bodies and logic"35:00 - Resmaa explains the concept of "generativeness"37:37 - Resmaa discusses the acronym, "VIMBASI" and how to reclaim the "6 intelligences"40:00 - Trish talks about her work with Black women and busyness40:30 - Resmaa talks about how rest for Black women is revolutionary41:50 - Trish recalls the consistency of images of white women being pampered and resting43:30 - Resmaa explains why the "structure" wants free labor45:00 - Resmaa encourages you to think of your body as a "toy box" instead of a "toolbox"45:20 - Trish talks about the shame of body rest and pleasure46:00 - Resmaa describes a powerful embodied mirror practice47:19 - Trish talks about the importance of nurturing the physical body48:00 - Resmaa discusses the power of pausing49:20 - Resmaa dives into pain and healing54:00 - Resmaa explains that most people don't look at or hold their own bodies54:50 - Trish and Resmaa share the strange childhood behavior they have in common56:00 - Trish and Resmaa talk about how to prepare for whatever is coming58:38 - Resmaa shares his new children's book projectLearn more about Resmaa Menakem's work and donate to his children's book project at https://www.resmaa.com/Learn more about Trish Ahjel Roberts' work and schedule a Clarity Call at https://TrishAhjelRoberts.com to learn about the 2024 Ghana Soul-Healing Retreat, Mind-Blowing Happiness Private Coaching, Finding Freedom Book Coaching, Passion Quest 6-Week Mind-Body-Soul Refresh for Black Women, and more!Follow @TrishAhjelRoberts on social media and get your complimentary copy of the Black Girl Joy Toolkit and the Mind-Blowing Happiness® Guide to Self-Careep52/s4/ep1
How do we show mercy to our bodies as God does? Gena St. David juxtaposes a living sacrifice with the death dealing ways we often do violence to our bodies. She explores how showing mercy, as God does, to our bodies through gentleness, rest, and healing is an act of worship. [Romans 12:1-2] Reflection Where is God inviting me to try softer this week? What prevents me from resting when I need to? Whose help could I ask for in my healing process? Resources Book: Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode--and into a Life of Connection and Joy by Aundi Kolber Book: Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey Book: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem
In life, friends come and go. Some friendships begin in childhood. Others come to be after we're adults. Rarely do they span decades or a lifetime.Trauma expert and therapist Resmaa Menakem and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison have been close friends most of their lives. They met in their 20s, before their careers took off. They even hosted a community radio show together on KMOJ in Minneapolis for a decade. Each is a successful Minnesotan in his own right and in tough times they have leaned on each other.MPR News host Angela Davis kicks off a series called “Power Pairs.” It's about people you might know separately, but when you get them together, you discover a different side of them.Guests:Resmaa Menakem is a longtime therapist in Minnesota and a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the healing of racialized trauma. He's the author of his New York Times bestselling book, “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies.” Earlier this year he released “Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy ― and What You Can Do About It.” Learn more about his work, including an effort to distribute free children's books on racialized healing, at resmaa.com. Keith Ellison has served as Minnesota's attorney general since January 2019. He was the lead prosecutor in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and led the team that convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on a charge of second-degree unintentional murder. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
Resmaa Menakem is the author of “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies,” published in September 2017, which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list in May 2021 as well as "The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning," published in 2022. Resmaa is the founder of the Cultural Somatics Institute. He also wrote Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy- and he tells us what to do about it. He has done more interviews than I can count, including the Breakfast Club. Resmaa has single-handedly changed JD and many others' professional and personal life. What You Will Hear:The Quaking of AmericaHealing in and through the bodyWhat do bodies of culture need to do to continue thriving and moving forwardWhite bodies deflecting white body supremacy and embodied gnawingThe growth area = gnawing and discomfortThe soil of AmericaTrauma Trump and learned templates (victim and perpetrator)The MirrorWhat's next for ResmaaQuotes:“Recent studies and discoveries increasingly point out that we heal primarily in and through the body, not just through the rational brain. We can all create more opportunities for growth in our nervous system, but we do this primarily through what our bodies experience and do not through what we think or realize cognitively.”“We learn from what our parents or our care caregivers recoil from and lean into, not just by what the instructions that they give to us.”“You are not defective.”“Bodies of culture have been gnawing at us every moment we live because racial trauma persists.”“Embodied gnawing is the way towards generative knowledge. You cannot get knowledge without gnawing.”“The growth area is actually in the shit that you don't like to do.”“The Dark Ages wasn't the dark ages because motherfuckers turned off the light. It was the Dark Ages because it was some brutal, foul shit happening from powerful white bodies to less powerful white bodies.”“The plantation organized white people.”“White folks have created a world that is on fucking fire, like literally on fire, and we keep trying to take our buckets and throw water on it, and they keep squeezing kerosene on the other side.”MentionedMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and BodiesThe Quaking of AmericaResmaa MenakemMama Rose Underground BooksPenumbra Theater GroupI AM Music Group
Black and African American representation is essential in human service and social work, and even more critical is Black and African American male representation. This week Dr. Cherie is sitting down with special guest Johnathan Brunson The Dope Fitted Therapist, to discuss Black and African American representation in human services and social work. Connect with Johnathan: jabrunson@gmail.com www.utbg.tv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnathan.brunson.9 Instagram: @thedopefittedtherapist Resources https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/NASW-Social-Workers-Pioneers/NASW-Social-Workers-Pioneers-Listing.aspx?id=685 https://www.zippia.com/licensed-social-worker-jobs/demographics/ Books of the Week My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies By Resmaa Menakem Black Joy Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration By Tracy Michae'l Lewis Giggetts Connect with Dr. Cherie: https://www.instagram.com/drcherie_holisticcoach/ www.instagram.com/passionatestewardshippodcast https://lcconsultingandcoaching.com/ Free 30-minute Radical Self-Care Audit https://calendly.com/clindsay-chapman-1/radical-self-care-audit
Resmaa Menakem is the author of “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies,” published in September 2017, which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list in May 2021 as well as "The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning," published in 2022. Resmaa is the founder of the Cultural Somatics Institute. He also wrote Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy- and he tells us what to do about it. He has done more interviews than I can count, including the Breakfast Club. Resmaa has single handedly changed my professional and personal life and numerous others. What You Will Hear:The catalyst and ripple effect of My Grandmother's Hands IatrogenesisWhite supremacy trauma and how it can manifest in culture, family traits, personality traits, et cetera.Decontextualizing trauma The Plantation and white body supremacyClean pain vs dirty pain and white feralityOur virtues and our limitationsHow white bodies can hold each other accountableTools vs toysThe pervasiveness and persistence of white body supremacyHuman growth and healingPrivilege vs advantageLiberatory work and appealing to the kindness of white peopleQuotes:“Trauma works in alignment with your virtues. Trauma works in alignment with what you do best. Trauma works in alignment with what fuels you.”“The white body deems and has deemed itself the supreme standard by which all bodies, humanity shall be measured structurally and philosophically.”“The most enduring structure in America is the plantation.”“White bodies have collective understanding or efficacy when it comes to race.”“A key factor in the perpetration of white body supremacy is many people's refusal to experience clean pain around the myth of race. Instead, usually out of fear, they choose the dirty pain of silence and avoidance. And inevitably or invariably, Prolong the pain.”“Our virtues are wrapped inside of our limitations. It is only when we are close in proximity to others that we begin to intimately explore the boundaries of virtues by slamming into our limit limitations.”“White folks want to do good shit and wanna do good things when it comes to race but they have not developed the conditioning and done any conditioning around race communally……they have to begin to get together in a room and sit with each other and try and work with not a book club. A book club is like crack to a white woman.”“When you're talking about liberatory work, you're talking about a toy box, an exploration, a sitting with I don't know if this is gonna work, but I'm gonna try it anyway. That's different than tools.”“White body supremacy is the water, not the shark.”“You can both be brutalized by something and be benefited by the brutalization at the same time.”“In today's America, we tend to think of healing as something binary, either we're broken or we're healed from that brokenness, but that's not how healing operates. It's almost neverHow human growth works.”“What has happened to our peoples and continues to happen to our people ain't happening to our people individually. It's happening communally. So only developing individual response to a communal horror is inadequate. It's not enough.”“White folks are not privileged by white body supremacy. They're advantaged by white body supremacy.”MentionedMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and BodiesI AM...
Kristen Carder sits down with Brooke in this episode of SuccessFull with ADHD to discuss her journey with ADHD and how she became not only an advocate for her community, but also a leading voice in connecting the disorder with trauma. Kristen opens up about her own experiences as a coach and what she discovered in her time reading the experts and listening to them on her own highly successful podcast. We also explore the link between trauma and ADHD and deep dive into whether ADHD really is a “superpower” as some in the community like to label it.[05:50] The Positives & Negatives of Imposter Syndrome in the ADHD Community.[08:04] Kristen discusses her ADHD journey.[13:07] Why did she shift from tutoring to coaching.[21:00] Why certification and training aren't always the answer for coaches.[23:00] What is being “trauma informed”?[25:00] The link between trauma and ADHD.[29:00] The role of medication in ADHD treatment.[31:25] ADHD is NOT a “Superpower”! Resources mentioned:· Dr. Russell A Barkley: 30 Essential Ideas you should know about ADHD (YouTube Series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzBixSjmbc8eFl6UX5_wWGP8i0mAs-cvY· Kristen Carder's I Have ADHD Podcast: https://ihaveadhd.com/podcast/· Trauma-Informed Coaching Certification information: https://www.traumainformedcoaching.com/· The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score· What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey: https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180· My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem: https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Successful with ADHD. If you enjoyed this conversation, please +FOLLOW the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts.Do you get stuck in analysis paralysis more than you like when making decisions?Join me while I share my 5-Step Process in my upcoming FREE Masterclass on "How to Make Decisions with Confidence and Ease." >>https://event.webinarjam.com/register/47/684m6c5vSave your spot today, seats are limited. >https://event.webinarjam.com/register/47/684m6c5v
As we continue our conversation about “Church After Mars Hill,” host Joel Kiekintveld is joined by guest Dr. Ron Ruthruff, Associate Professor of Theology and Culture at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology. When examining the story of Mars Hill, there exists an underexplored theme of race and Whiteness. In his book "After Whiteness," Dr. Willie Jennings defines Whiteness as the embodiment of a self-sufficient man who embodies possession, mastery, and control. Driscoll's calls to White men tapped into not only male rage but also White rage, reflecting the desire for control and dominance. By exploring the missing elements in the Mars Hill discussion, our discussion aims to shed light on the intersection of Whiteness and the power dynamics within evangelical church culture. Ron and Joel delve into the profound significance of addressing race and Whiteness within our systems, communities, and theological frameworks. They shed light on the far-reaching implications this exploration holds for the future of the church in a post-Mars Hill era. Through thought-provoking discussions, we're challenged to move beyond the safety of homogeneity and embrace differences within our faith communities. Listener resources: Read the transcript from today's episode at transformingengagement.org/podcast Check out some of the books and publications mentioned in this episode: After Whiteness by Willie James Jennings / The Christian Imagination by Willie James Jennings / Can “White” People Be Saved: Reflections on Missions and Whiteness - a lecture from Willie James Jennings / Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin / Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery by Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah / The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb by Eric Law / Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde / The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin / My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem / Stamped from the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi and Joel Christian Gill / Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God by Kelly Brown Douglas If you are a Christian leader or pastor seeking a space for support, growth, and transformation for yourself or for your team, we invite you to participate in one of our cohort programs, called a Circle. To learn more and to get on the waitlist to be notified when our next Circle is offered, click here.
Join Julie & Simone for an inspiring conversation with Black History Application Specialist, Ernest Crim III. Ernest uses Black History to empower and educate families. He shares stories about the people who inspired him to take the path he is taking and small steps we can take to learn Black History all year long. Some of the books that Ernest recommends are: "Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race" by Beverly Daniel Tatum "More Than Peach" by Bellen Woodard and fanny Liem "My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem MSW LICSW SEP, Cary Hite, et al. You can find more resources on his website: ernestcrim.com You can reach Ernest on Instagram and Linked In @mrcrim3 Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/. To reach us, email talktous@inclusionschool.com Grab resources mentioned in the show at https://inclusionschool.com/resources/
This is a conversation with Thenmozhi Soundararajan, the author of 'The Trauma of Caste: A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing and Abolution'. She is a Dalit American commentator on religion, race, caste, gender, technology and justice. She is also the Executive Director of Equality Labs. We were joined by my friends Rhythima Shinde (who is also Dalit) and Vivek Ramachandran. They both read the book and helped me greatly in the research for this episode, so during one of our chats I asked if they can come on and they gracefully agreed. The result was amazing, as I think you'll agree. Blog post: https://thefirethesetimes.com/2023/03/31/podcast-overcoming-the-trauma-of-caste-w-thenmozhi-soundararajan-rhythima-shinde-and-vivek-ramachandran/ You can support The Fire These Times on patreon.com/firethesetimes with a monthly or yearly donation and get a lot of perks including early access, exclusive videos, monthly hangouts, access to the book club, merch and more. Mentions and Book Recommendations: Debhrahmanising History: Dominance & Resistance in Indian Society by Braj Ranjan Mani Annihilation of Caste: The Annotated Critical Edition by Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem The Conspirituality podcast Credits: Host: Joey AyoubProducer: Joey AyoubMusic: Rap and RevengeMain theme design: Wenyi GengSound editor: Ibrahim YoussefEpisode design: Joey Ayoub Pluggables: The best way to keep up to date is through the website thefirethesetimes.com or through patreon. I occasionally post on Mastodon and friends of the pod occasionally post on Twitter and Instagram. The newsletter will be available on www.thefirethesetimes.com as well.
In this week's episode Andrew Lang takes us on a deep dive into gaining awareness and control of your though life. What are the negative tapes and ideas that you allow to live rent free in your mind? Listen in and discover ways of finding freedom from fear, guilt and shame as well as other lies that diminish our capacity to live the abundant life. Buy Andrew's book: Unmasking the Inner Critic: Lessons for Living an Unrestricted Life https://amzn.to/3krjC3n Books Recommended by Andrew: Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning https://amzn.to/3xN7yN0 Richard Rohr, Immortal Diamond https://amzn.to/3xOVTx1 -------Falling Upwards https://amzn.to/3xNHykD Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies https://amzn.to/3SwEtif Brian Russell's Information on Brian's Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Centering Prayer Updates and Invitations to Monthly Gatherings: www.centeringprayerbook.com Brian Russell's Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Black and African American representation is essential in human service and social work, and even more critical is Black and African American male representation. This week Dr. Cherie is sitting down with special guest Johnathan Brunson The Dope Fitted Therapist, to discuss Black and African American representation in human services and social work. Connect with Johnathan: jabrunson@gmail.com www.utbg.tv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnathan.brunson.9 Instagram: @thedopefittedtherapist Resources https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/NASW-Social-Workers-Pioneers/NASW-Social-Workers-Pioneers-Listing.aspx?id=685 https://www.zippia.com/licensed-social-worker-jobs/demographics/ Books of the Week My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies By Resmaa Menakem Black Joy Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration By Tracy Michae'l Lewis Giggetts Connect with Dr. Cherie: https://www.instagram.com/drcherie_holisticcoach/ www.instagram.com/passionatestewardshippodcast https://lcconsultingandcoaching.com/ Free 30-minute Radical Self-Care Audit https://calendly.com/clindsay-chapman-1/radical-self-care-audit
Let's get real about therapy! Dr. Money joins us to discuss "Ep 27 When Therapy is Not Enough." We get into Black Femininst Narrative Therapy, what it is, and how Dr. Money uses it in her practice. We discuss systemic suffering masquerading as mental illness, the ethics of involuntary hospitalization, and how everyone thinks they're sicker than they actually are. Dr. Money also answers your listener questions!Dr. Montinique "Money" McEachern (her/she) is a Black lesbian healer with her own practice, Combahee Therapy, based in what is now called Philadelphia, but is the original home of the Lenape people. She is the oldest child of her momma, and grew up surrounded with the stories of Black women, so it is no surprise that her therapeutic approach merges Black feminism and Narrative Therapy. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has a PhD in MFT as well. When she's not therapizing, she is hosting QueerWOC: The Podcast, a podcast for the social and mental wellbeing of sapphics of color.RESOURCES "EP 27 When Therapy Is Not Enough" "The Combahee River Collective Statement" PDF Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Dr. Joy DeGruy The Salt Eaters by Toni Cade Bambara "Session 271: Being Mindful About How We Use Mental Health Terminology." Therapy for Black Girls "Ep 107: Twenty Twenty DONE." QueerWOC What's Your Grief Podcast Mad in America: Rethinking Mental Health "Ep 112: Take a Mental Health Day." QueerWOC "Ep 108: Do it for the Dopamine." QueerWOC My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem Sisters of the Yam: Black Women and Self-Recovery by bell hooks Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria AnzalduaBE A PATRON!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hoodooplantmamasSOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @hoodooplantsInstagram: @hoodooplantmamasDONATEPaypal: paypal.me/hoodooplantmamasCashapp: cash.me/$hoodooplantmamasThis podcast was created, hosted, and produced by Dani & Leah.Our music was created by Tasha, and our artwork was designed by Bianca.
Today's conversation is with food enthusiast, storyteller, and creative strategist Jon Gray. Jon is the co-founder and self-proclaimed dishwasher of Ghetto Gastro— a collective that uses food as a medium to ignite conversations about race, inequity, and inclusivity. Jon's love affair with the Bronx, usage of mixed media, and desire to build new narratives that empower black and brown people, teaches us the importance of having pride in your roots and staying true to yourself. In today's conversation, we're reminded of the importance of staying true to ourselves. We explore themes such as the value of fostering deep connections, the importance of perseverance, and we journey into why trusting your instincts can be your greatest tool. What to read Pre-order https://ghettogastro.com/pages/black-power-kitchen (Black Power Kitchen - Ghetto Gastro) by Jon Gray, Pierre Serrano, Lester Walker (Drops 10.18.22) https://bookshop.org/books/my-grandmother-s-hands-racialized-trauma-and-the-pathway-to-mending-our-hearts-and-bodies-9781942094470/9781942094470 (My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies) by Resmaa Menakem https://bookshop.org/books/the-rise-black-cooks-and-the-soul-of-american-food-a-cookbook/9780316480680 (The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food: A Cookbook) by Marcus Samuelsson, Yewande Komolafe, Osayi Endolyn People mentioned https://studiomuseum.org/thelma-golden-director-and-chief-curator (Thelma Golden) - Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem Curator, critic & author https://cargocollective.com/museummammy (Kimberly Drew) Graphic Artist https://www.moma.org/artists/70943 (Emory Douglas) Artist https://www.jamelrobinson.com/ (Jamel Robinson) Co-Founder of ArtNoir & President of Saint Heron https://www.instagram.com/queencc/?hl=en (Carolyn Concepcion) https://camh.org/event/in-conversation-amoako-boafo-and-larry-ossei-mensah/ (Larry Ossei-Mensah) Curator & Co-founder of https://www.instagram.com/artnoirco/?hl=en (@artnoirco) Artist http://www.derrickadams.com/ (Derrick Adams) https://www.sheamoisture.com/ca/en/narratively-longroad.html (Richelieu Dennis) - Founder & CEO of Sundial Brands, maker of SheaMoisture Learn more about Jon Gray Check out Ghetto Gastro's appliance collection https://cruxgg.com/ (CRUXGG) https://www.cooperhewitt.org/channel/jon-gray-of-ghetto-gastro-selects/ (Jon Gray's) of Ghetto Gastro, Cooper Hewitt Installation Watch Jon Gray's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cWkKwGUt3g ((Ghetto Gasto) TedTalk) What to listen to https://open.spotify.com/track/1sYRkVKdT2ize1HSDCwbEF (Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud) by James Brown https://open.spotify.com/track/6HZILIRieu8S0iqY8kIKhj (DNA.) by Kendrick Lamar https://open.spotify.com/track/48EjSdYh8wz2gBxxqzrsLe?autoplay=true&v=T (Cranes in the Sky) by Solange Who to follow Find him on https://www.instagram.com/ghettogray/ (IG) To learn more about his work, visit GhettoGastro.com This conversation was recorded on July 30th, 2022. Host https://www.instagram.com/dario.studio/ (Dario Calmese) Producer: https://www.instagram.com/holly_woodco/ (Coniqua Johnson) Visual Art Direction and Designs: http://riverwildmen.com (River Wildmen), https://www.instagram.com/afrovisualism/ (Justin Smith), Adam Selah Director of Digital Content: https://www.instagram.com/vickygcreative/ (Vicky Garcia) Bookings: http://@itsms.kt (K.T. Thompson) Audio Engineer + Composer: https://www.instagram.com/adamradice/ (Adam Radice) Original music composed by https://www.instagram.com/adamradice/ (Adam Radice)
There is so much power in knowing our history and seeing others, who have come before you, unlock new pathways. In her recent speech at the unveiling of Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama's White House portraits, Michelle Obama eloquently discussed why moments like that are important for anyone who may be doubting themselves. She discusses how her own story has shaped by her experience as a Black woman, and how sharing her story can help others to see themselves in a place where they can be successful. This week's guest Anucha Browne's dynamic story has shaped her in many powerful ways while providing the fortitude and resolve to find ways to shift power. In this episode, Anucha Browne joins me for a very honest conversation about her journey as an executive with deep cross-sector experience and a legacy in women's college sports. She talks about her current role as Chief Impact Officer at Tides, where she is responsible for leading the execution and implementation of Tides' strategic initiatives. She talks about the organization's recent focus on shifting and strengthening the power of BIPOC leaders, organizations, and communities. Browne credits the passage of Title IX for giving her the opportunity to play basketball at Northwestern University, which served as a catalyst to gaining valuable leadership skills that she continues to leverage in her efforts to shift power. I invite you to join our conversation as we discuss: Michelle Obama UNICEF USA NCAA Title IX BIPOC Leaders New York Knicks Janice Evans Page Code Switching Racial Reckoning Radical Rest Cultural Pressure Roe vs. Wade New Zealand Prime Minister Coney Island Honorable Mentions Michelle Obama's Speech Child Friendly Cities Initiative From Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to Shifting the Power The Costs of Code Switching Generational Stress My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies God Bless the Broken Road Poem Excited to hear more of what Anucha Brown has to say? Find her in these spaces: Twitter - @nukehoops, Instagram - @nukehoops website- www.tides.org
What are the pitfalls / paradoxes / possibilities / risks / benefits of engaging in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work as a White man?Dan Mahle is man I've been following in the ManKind Project for a decade. He's always stood out to me because of his integrity in leadership, his truth-telling, and his compassion with Wholeheartedness. We sat down to talk about his work with organizations and teams on building equitable culture, especially working with white men. It starts with knowing who we are … cultivating our innate sense of value and significance.What does it look like to lean into the resistance that many white men have around equity work? Do you feel like you're walking on eggshells around this conversation? Dan has some incredible insights around how to move beyond this old frame. Find Dan Mahle: wholeheartedmasculine.org Book Recommendations: Resma Menakem - My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies Heather McKee - The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper TogetherLeticia Nieto - Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment; A Developmental Strategy to Liberate EveryoneTa Naheisi Coates - Between the World and Mebell hooks - The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and LoveAdditional ResourcesSubscribe/Rate/Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: >>>HERE
How do children learn about race or racism? Is it ever too early to start talking to them about it? What kinds of conversations should we be having with young children about these issues? In this special episode of Early Risers, host Dianne Haulcy revisits highlights from some of her past interviews with educators, psychologists, children's book authors, brain researchers, therapists, and others. Together these experts offer insights, practical tools, and guidance for raising children with an understanding of cultural differences, racism and implicit bias. The voices include: Dr. Rosemarie Allen - associate professor, School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver Louise Derman-Sparks - anti-bias education expert and author, “What if All the Kids Are White?” Dr. Damien Fair - cognitive neuroscientist and co-director, Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, University of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan - 50th Lieutenant Governor, state of Minnesota Christina Gonzalez - director of Student Support Services for Richfield Public Schools, Richfield, Minnesota Beth Hall - executive director, PACT, An Adoption Alliance Brook LaFloe - early childhood educator and entrepreneur Resmaa Menakem - therapist, coach and author, “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies” Bao Phi - Writer and award-winning children's book author, “A Different Pond” Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum - psychologist and author, “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? and Other Conversations About Race.” Episode resources: Anti-bias educator and author Louise Derman-Sparks describes the creative use of persona dolls as a tool for promoting inclusion and reducing bias. Here's an example of how persona dolls are being used in one early childhood classroom. University of Minnesota cognitive neuroscientist Damien Fair discusses the Harvard Implicit Association Test, which includes a variety of free online assessments where you can gain insight about your own implicit biases. Early childhood educator and entrepreneur Brook LaFloe describes an Indigenous cultural resource called the medicine wheel that helped her to conceptualize the interconnectedness of the different peoples of the world as a child. There is a lack of racial and cultural diversity in children's book characters as well as authors. EmbraceRace crowdsourced a list of recommended children's books, featuring “kids of color being themselves.”
In today's current climate, there are so many pressures. Pressures when it comes to our reproductive systems and the conversations the government is having about it. Pressure when it comes to the push to succeed. Pressures for black women reclaiming our space. With all of these pressures, we look to our ancestors and wonder how did they handle all of the atrocities they experienced and still have dignity and grace for their fellow man. My guest can speak on this perfectly. In this episode, I am so pleased to speak with Dr. Michele Goodwin. Dr. Michele Bratcher Goodwin is a global thought leader and advisor. She is the host of the popular podcast, On the Issues with Michele Goodwin, at Ms. magazine. Her writings address pressing matters of law, society, and global health. An award-winning author, her publications appear across five books and more than one hundred law review articles, book chapters, and commentaries. Her opinion editorials and commentaries can be found in the New York Times, LA Times, Salon.com, Politico, Forbes, the Christian Science Monitor and other platforms. She is a frequent contributor to Ms. magazine. I invite you to join our conversation as Dr. Goodwin and I discuss: Earning Spot at the table Principles and Accountability Black American experiences Holding Court Protecting Community Generational strength Innate worth Generational trauma Voter suppression The New Jane Crow Baby formula shortage Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Respectability politics Honorable Mentions The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson National Museum of African American History My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem Hidden Figures Mississippi State Department of Health_Maternal_Mortality Rate Excited to hear more of what Dr. Goodwin has to say? Join her in these spaces: Website: https://www.michelebgoodwin.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/michelebgoodwin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelebgoodwin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-goodwin-13a05965/
Normally I would post one of my bi-weekly conversations with John McWhorter today, but John and I had too many scheduling conflicts to find time to talk this week (he’ll return in two weeks). So in his stead, I’m talking with Greg Thomas, co-founder of the Jazz Leadership Project and senior fellow at the Institute for Cultural Evolution.We begin by discussing Greg’s work with the Jazz Leadership Project, which uses the principles of jazz to train leaders within businesses and organizations. He’s got some big-league clients, so I was interested to know how Greg implements ideas and strategies from an originally African American art form within a corporate environment. Greg was a friend of the great critic, poet, and novelist Stanley Crouch, and I ask him about how they came to know each other. This leads us to discuss the intellectual lineage that runs from Ralph Ellison and Albert Murray through Crouch. These thinkers were deeply rooted in black art, culture, and politics, but they were also, to varying degrees, skeptical of race as a foundational concept. Is there anyone now continuing this tradition? Greg talks about his own efforts in that direction, but he also notes that the modern Enlightenment tradition, which sought a scientific foundation for knowledge and institutions, has been at least partially displaced by postmodern thought, which seeks to critique the Enlightenment. Greg argues that such a critique is fine, so long as we don’t abandon modernity’s gains. He then introduces some ideas from integral theory and from the philosopher Anthony Appiah that he believes can help reconcile the need both to preserve culturally specific traditions and to claim membership in a broader cosmopolitan community. And finally, Greg tells me about some of his daughter’s impressive accomplishments, including building the We Read Too app. I really enjoyed having Greg on as a guest, and I hope to have him back on for an episode with both John and I soon.This post is free and available to the public. To receive early access to TGS episodes, an ad-free podcast feed, Q&As, and other exclusive content and benefits, click below.0:00 Greg’s work with the Jazz Leadership Project 12:35 How does a “black” art form operate within a corporate environment? 17:27 What’s left of the legacy of Ralph Ellison, Albert Murray, and Stanley Crouch? 25:04 Black culture after the postmodern turn 32:45 Greg’s work with the Institute for Cultural Evolution 36:40 Greg’s critique of Black Lives Matter 40:48 Rooted cosmopolitanism and the “Faustian bargain” of whiteness 50:46 Greg’s very accomplished daughterLinks and ReadingsThe Jazz Leadership ProjectThe Institute for Cultural EvolutionGreg’s Substack post, “Why Race-Based Framings of Social Issues Hurt Us All” Stanley Crouch’s Notes of a Hanging Judge: Essays and Reviews, 1979-1989 Video from Combating Racism and Antisemitism TogetherSteve McIntosh’s Developmental Politics: How America Can Grow Into a Better Version of ItselfCharles Love’s Race Crazy: BLM, 1619, and the Progressive Racism MovementKwame Anthony Appiah’s, Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in a World of StrangersDanielle Allen Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and BodiesKaya Thomas Wilson’s We Read Too app This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit glennloury.substack.com/subscribe
hi guys! in today's episode, i talk about the difference between rest + play, dealing with PMS, what i learned from a TedTalk about anxiety i watched, the book My Grandmother's Hands, Abraham Hicks manifestation, + more. enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening! 00:00 - 01:06 Intro 01:07 - 12:44 Rest vs Play 13:10 - 25:00 PMS Talk, Tips & Tricks 26:08 - 33:46 Understanding Anxiety & TedTalk 35:52 - 40:36 Book Talk: "My Grandmother's Hands" 41:43 - 47:03 Abraham Hicks & Manifestation 50:37 - 51:32 Outro LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9 LISTEN ON APPLE MUSIC: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182 LISTEN ON ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/stella-rae FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherself join my discord server! https://discord.gg/9D8M7QXynM MERCH: http://bit.ly/stellaraemerch follow me on IG http://instagram.com/stella.rae follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/stellarae support the podcast! http://anchor.fm/stella-rae/support support the podcast! use this amazon link when making purchases http://amzn.to/2u0WGeR my fav books/products/health: www.amazon.com/shop/stellarae listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9 listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182 #StellaRaePodcast LINKS: Zoella video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ck_w-qnbkk how to stop feeling anxious about being anxious ted talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZidGozDhOjg My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies book: https://amzn.to/3uCUHMo Channel I watch Abraham Hicks videos on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxl847Lx10jCdq1wkLPp3vghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxl847Lx10jCdq1wkLPp3vg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stella-rae/message
Dr. Solomon is joined by Resmaa Menakem, a therapist and licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the healing of racialized trauma, for a truly transformative conversation about the somatic impacts of racism and how we can move towards reckoning and healing.Share your feedback in the Reimagining Love Listener Survey:https://dralexandrasolomon.com/survey/Subscribe to Dr. Solomon's Newsletter:https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/Submit your question to Dr. Solomon:https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274Resmaa's website:https://www.resmaa.com/The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning by Resmaa Menakemhttps://bookshop.org/books/the-quaking-of-america-an-embodied-guide-to-navigating-our-nation-s-upheaval-and-racial-reckoning/9781949481747My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakemhttps://bookshop.org/books/my-grandmother-s-hands-racialized-trauma-and-the-pathway-to-mending-our-hearts-and-bodies-9781942094470/9781942094470 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to episode 27 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, journalist Jo Confino is joined by much-loved international mindfulness teacher and author Kaira Jewel Lingo, to talk about her practice and community work, both as a monastic and subsequently as a lay practitioner and spiritual mentor.Together, they further discuss the intersection of racial, climate, and social injustice; privilege; denial; white awareness; hate and embedded white supremacy; deep listening; and spiritual practices for a world in crisis. Kaira Jewel Lingo is a dharma teacher who has been practicing mindfulness since 1997. She lived as an ordained nun for 15 years, during which she trained closely with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Speaking five languages, she shares Buddhist meditation, secular mindfulness, and compassion practice internationally, providing spiritual mentoring to individuals and communities working at the intersection of racial, climate, and social justice. Her teaching focuses on activists, educators, artists, youth and families, BIPOC communities, and includes the interweaving of art, play, nature, ecology, and embodied mindfulness practice. She teaches in the Plum Village Zen tradition and in the Vipassana tradition. In this episode, Kaira Jewel expands on the journey of her name – Jewel – and her route to the Plum Village practice; being the first ordained monastic of African heritage in Plum Village; Thich Nhat Hanh's guidance and support; embodying Thay's teachings; learning to take care of suffering; deciding to disrobe; her mission as a lay dharma teacher; practice as a way of life; deep relationships; and her plans to open a Buddhist-Christian practice center with her partner.She also dives more deeply into spiritual bypassing; healing racialized trauma; the importance of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) retreats and teachers; the story of the first Plum Village retreat for people of color; collective consciousness; adapting the Five Mindfulness Training to different ethnic groups; and her first book: We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving through Change, Loss, and Disruption. The episode ends with a short meditation guided by Kaira Jewel. [This episode was recorded on February 18, 2022, via Zoom.] Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/ And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Kaira Jewel Lingohttps://www.kairajewel.com/ Plum Villagehttps://plumvillage.org/ Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddhahttps://www.parallax.org/product/old-path-white-clouds-walking-in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha/ Ram Dasshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram_Dass Brahmavihārāhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara James Baldwinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baldwin Melina Bondyhttps://www.melinabondy.com/ Joanna Macyhttps://www.joannamacy.net/ Resmaa Menakemhttps://www.resmaa.com/ The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation’s Upheaval and Racial Reckoninghttps://www.harvard.com/book/the_quaking_of_america/ My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodieshttps://shop.harvard.com/book/9781942094470 The Civil Rights Movementhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_rights_movement We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving through Change, Loss, and Disruptionhttps://www.parallax.org/product/we-were-made-for-these-times/ The Five Mindfulness Trainingshttps://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/the-5-mindfulness-trainings/ Deep Adaptationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Adaptation Schumacher Collegehttps://campus.dartington.org/schumacher-college/ Buddhist-Christian Community of Meditation and Actionhttps://www.kairajewel.com/teaching/buddhist-christian-community-of-practice-and-action Quotes “What’s so powerful about Thay’s teaching in the community is this huge heart of inclusiveness. Thay and sangha are always reaching wider; the reach is like the brahmavihārās – the loving-kindness, compassion, joy, equanimity. They are immeasurable minds of love.” “Part of freeing ourself on the spiritual path is to undo and unravel these delusions and lies that our society has created, that history has wound around us, about who has value and who doesn’t – including patriarchy, or sexual orientation, or gender identity, or age; all these different ways that we are privileged or not.” “If you find yourself uncomfortable, or embarrassed, or triggered, or not sure what to say or do, really stay in your body and let yourself dwell in that experience of what it’s like to be uncomfortable. I think so many of our problems come from not being willing to be uncomfortable.” “Black is beautiful.” “James Baldwin has this quote, something like, ‘The reason why white people are so afraid to not hate, to stop hating, is that if they feel what’s beneath their hatred, it will be so uncomfortable.' They don’t want to feel it. So the hate is a kind of protection.” “If we can be with what is happening in the present moment, and we can, if we can not resist it, not push it away, not judge it, but embrace it with mindfulness, with kindness, with friendliness, with curiosity, with a clear mind, with presence which can be cultivated in every moment – then we have at our disposal so much more to meet the difficulties than we would if we were resisting and pushing away and fighting what is.” “What this time calls for – with so much change, with so much disruption, with so much at risk – is more and more of us holding down the fort, who are really doing the deep spirit work of seeing interbeing. And you need to slow down to do that. You need to have less. There needs to be space for that kind of consciousness to emerge.” “Anyone of any privilege needs to be in a space where that history is acknowledged and integrated into our practice.” “And if you think there’s something wrong in society, you are right. So it’s an inner and an outer affirmation of, ‘Yes, white supremacy exists and it is deadly.' And here are dharma practices that can help us as individuals in our relationships and our families, but also in our world, in our institutions, systemically, to see that everyone is being deceived by this story.” “We’re all learning. White folks have a different journey than many folks of color, but we’re all learning to wake up from this and we can help each other, we can support each other, and that looks different. It doesn’t necessarily mean doing the work together, but sometimes it can. And then maybe having affinity spaces where we have a chance to speak with our own groups.” “I feel what Thay taught is love, and he loved his disciples, every one of us, everyone who came to us; I felt he was radiating love and that’s healing. And so if you’re in a community where you are recognized for who you are, you’re not asked to be something else. And then the people there are practicing to love; it’s going to be a healing space. Love in the spiritual sense of each of us working to purify our minds and hearts, to see ourselves more clearly, to love ourselves, and then to really see each other clearly.” “These are times no other human generation has had to face: profound structural dissolution, and, really, the last days of what Joanna Macy calls late capitalism. This isn’t going to stand for very much longer as it is. And so these are times of apocalypse, right? Where the veil gets pierced – that’s the meaning, in Greek: being able to see through an illusion into what’s more true. So these are times of a lot of potential collective awakening. And these are also times of great suffering, separation, and illusion.” “All we have to do is be in the present. All we have to do is meet what’s happening now. We get so immobilized and drained of our energy by trying to meet what’s coming – but that’s not here yet. All we are required to do is meet what is here. And we can do that; we are all in the present moment.”
Welcome to episode 27 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, journalist Jo Confino is joined by much-loved international mindfulness teacher and author Kaira Jewel Lingo, to talk about her practice and community work, both as a monastic and subsequently as a lay practitioner and spiritual mentor.Together, they further discuss the intersection of racial, climate, and social injustice; privilege; denial; white awareness; hate and embedded white supremacy; deep listening; and spiritual practices for a world in crisis. Kaira Jewel Lingo is a dharma teacher who has been practicing mindfulness since 1997. She lived as an ordained nun for 15 years, during which she trained closely with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Speaking five languages, she shares Buddhist meditation, secular mindfulness, and compassion practice internationally, providing spiritual mentoring to individuals and communities working at the intersection of racial, climate, and social justice. Her teaching focuses on activists, educators, artists, youth and families, BIPOC communities, and includes the interweaving of art, play, nature, ecology, and embodied mindfulness practice. She teaches in the Plum Village Zen tradition and in the Vipassana tradition. In this episode, Kaira Jewel expands on the journey of her name – Jewel – and her route to the Plum Village practice; being the first ordained monastic of African heritage in Plum Village; Thich Nhat Hanh's guidance and support; embodying Thay's teachings; learning to take care of suffering; deciding to disrobe; her mission as a lay dharma teacher; practice as a way of life; deep relationships; and her plans to open a Buddhist-Christian practice center with her partner.She also dives more deeply into spiritual bypassing; healing racialized trauma; the importance of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) retreats and teachers; the story of the first Plum Village retreat for people of color; collective consciousness; adapting the Five Mindfulness Training to different ethnic groups; and her first book: We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving through Change, Loss, and Disruption. The episode ends with a short meditation guided by Kaira Jewel. [This episode was recorded on February 18, 2022, via Zoom.] Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/ And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Kaira Jewel Lingohttps://www.kairajewel.com/ Plum Villagehttps://plumvillage.org/ Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddhahttps://www.parallax.org/product/old-path-white-clouds-walking-in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha/ Ram Dasshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram_Dass Brahmavihārāhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara James Baldwinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baldwin Melina Bondyhttps://www.melinabondy.com/ Joanna Macyhttps://www.joannamacy.net/ Resmaa Menakemhttps://www.resmaa.com/ The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation’s Upheaval and Racial Reckoninghttps://www.harvard.com/book/the_quaking_of_america/ My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodieshttps://shop.harvard.com/book/9781942094470 The Civil Rights Movementhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_rights_movement We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving through Change, Loss, and Disruptionhttps://www.parallax.org/product/we-were-made-for-these-times/ The Five Mindfulness Trainingshttps://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/the-5-mindfulness-trainings/ Deep Adaptationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Adaptation Schumacher Collegehttps://campus.dartington.org/schumacher-college/ Buddhist-Christian Community of Meditation and Actionhttps://www.kairajewel.com/teaching/buddhist-christian-community-of-practice-and-action Quotes “What’s so powerful about Thay’s teaching in the community is this huge heart of inclusiveness. Thay and sangha are always reaching wider; the reach is like the brahmavihārās – the loving-kindness, compassion, joy, equanimity. They are immeasurable minds of love.” “Part of freeing ourself on the spiritual path is to undo and unravel these delusions and lies that our society has created, that history has wound around us, about who has value and who doesn’t – including patriarchy, or sexual orientation, or gender identity, or age; all these different ways that we are privileged or not.” “If you find yourself uncomfortable, or embarrassed, or triggered, or not sure what to say or do, really stay in your body and let yourself dwell in that experience of what it’s like to be uncomfortable. I think so many of our problems come from not being willing to be uncomfortable.” “Black is beautiful.” “James Baldwin has this quote, something like, ‘The reason why white people are so afraid to not hate, to stop hating, is that if they feel what’s beneath their hatred, it will be so uncomfortable.' They don’t want to feel it. So the hate is a kind of protection.” “If we can be with what is happening in the present moment, and we can, if we can not resist it, not push it away, not judge it, but embrace it with mindfulness, with kindness, with friendliness, with curiosity, with a clear mind, with presence which can be cultivated in every moment – then we have at our disposal so much more to meet the difficulties than we would if we were resisting and pushing away and fighting what is.” “What this time calls for – with so much change, with so much disruption, with so much at risk – is more and more of us holding down the fort, who are really doing the deep spirit work of seeing interbeing. And you need to slow down to do that. You need to have less. There needs to be space for that kind of consciousness to emerge.” “Anyone of any privilege needs to be in a space where that history is acknowledged and integrated into our practice.” “And if you think there’s something wrong in society, you are right. So it’s an inner and an outer affirmation of, ‘Yes, white supremacy exists and it is deadly.' And here are dharma practices that can help us as individuals in our relationships and our families, but also in our world, in our institutions, systemically, to see that everyone is being deceived by this story.” “We’re all learning. White folks have a different journey than many folks of color, but we’re all learning to wake up from this and we can help each other, we can support each other, and that looks different. It doesn’t necessarily mean doing the work together, but sometimes it can. And then maybe having affinity spaces where we have a chance to speak with our own groups.” “I feel what Thay taught is love, and he loved his disciples, every one of us, everyone who came to us; I felt he was radiating love and that’s healing. And so if you’re in a community where you are recognized for who you are, you’re not asked to be something else. And then the people there are practicing to love; it’s going to be a healing space. Love in the spiritual sense of each of us working to purify our minds and hearts, to see ourselves more clearly, to love ourselves, and then to really see each other clearly.” “These are times no other human generation has had to face: profound structural dissolution, and, really, the last days of what Joanna Macy calls late capitalism. This isn’t going to stand for very much longer as it is. And so these are times of apocalypse, right? Where the veil gets pierced – that’s the meaning, in Greek: being able to see through an illusion into what’s more true. So these are times of a lot of potential collective awakening. And these are also times of great suffering, separation, and illusion.” “All we have to do is be in the present. All we have to do is meet what’s happening now. We get so immobilized and drained of our energy by trying to meet what’s coming – but that’s not here yet. All we are required to do is meet what is here. And we can do that; we are all in the present moment.”
What is racial trauma? How does it affect us all, and what does healing look like? In this episode, Sheila Wise Rowe shares insights and stories about how racial trauma can be healed.Sheila Wise Rowe is a truth-teller who writes passionately about matters of faith and emotional healing. She advocates for the dignity, rights, and healing of abuse survivors, those carrying racial trauma, and racial (re)conciliation. Sheila is the author of the award-winning book Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience, and her newest book, Young, Gifted, and Black: A Journey of Lament and Celebration. Learn more at sheilawiserowe.comRecommended books about racial trauma (these are paid links):Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience, by Sheila Wise RoweYoung, Gifted, and Black: A Journey of Lament and Celebration, by Sheila Wise RoweMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, by Resmaa MenakemPost Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, by Dr. Joy DegruyJoin our private community at https://www.husbandmaterial.co/
Resmaa Menakem is an artist and psychotherapist. He is the author of several books including The New York Times bestseller My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. His new book is The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nations Upheaval & Racial Reckoning. He explains how white supremacy and life in a racist society such as the United States has a profound impact on black and brown people's mental, emotional, physical and psychological health and overall wellbeing. Resmaa also warns that American neofascism and Trumpism are existential threats not just to black and brown people – but to white people as well….even if most of the latter are in profound denial of that fact. He also explains what being a true “white ally” during a time of ascendant white supremacy and neofascism really means and how too many white folks – especially “good liberals” – are not prepared for what that obligation actually entails. Chauncey DeVega shares his recent life and death medical journey with Resmaa and what he learned about his brain and mind during a recent visit to the neurologist. Chauncey also warns that many good and well-intentioned Americans are being manipulated by Russian propaganda about the war in Ukraine. And Chauncey DeVega shares his detailed review of the movie The Batman. SELECTED LINKS OF INTEREST FOR THIS EPISODE OF THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW Donald Trump, Michael Flynn call for violence — they're not kidding, but the media doesn't care Don't be fooled: The GOP love affair with Putin is worse than it looks How Are Putin's Far-Right Fans in the West Reacting to His War? Putin's Propaganda Machine Is What America's Far-Right Wants Ukraine war: 'My city's being shelled, but mum won't believe me' WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME? On Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaunceydevega On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chauncey.devega My email: chaunceydevega@gmail.com HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW? Via Paypal at ChaunceyDeVega.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thechaunceydevegashow Music at the end of this week's episode of The Chauncey DeVega Show is by JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound. You can listen to some of their great music on Spotify.