What’s On Your Mind?: Recent Episodes
Jani Rad
Join me on ’What’s On Your Mind?’, as I interview guests about their weekly musings and Wikipedia rabbit holes. Like toxic beauty standards. Or, the impact of redlining. Or, bees. Whatever it is, we process it together. We’ll all learn a little something and take another step in creating our own stories - all while adding another laugh line to your face.
Lexi Grisanti is an artist, designer, women business owner, and proud Memphian! At the time of the recording in July 2022, she was a senior at the University of Memphis. She is the founder of Sol&Co. @thesolandco
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Victor Sawyer is a Memphis based Music Teaching Artist. In addition to being an in demand trombonist and bandleader for the Lucky 7 Brass Band, Sawyer teaches music at Crosstown High School and works for the Memphis Music Initiative, youth music non-profit. @lucky7brass
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Natalie Cooper is the CEO and Artist behind Custom Art by Nat Coop. She specializes in vibrant pop art paintings of pets and city/collegiate collages.Follow her on instagram and order her art at @customartbynatcoop
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James P. Whelan, PhD discusses the nuances of gambling addition and shares information about a Memphis-based clinic that supports those with gambling addictions. Dr. Whelan (Memphis State University, 1989) is faculty member in the Department of Psychology, Director of the Psychological Services Center, and Co-director of The Institute for Gambling Education and Research at The University of Memphis. For information about the clinic or to fill out their free screening tool or to schedule an appointment, visit: thegamblingclinic.memphis.edu or call 901-678-STOP.
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What is sensory marketing?? Listen to Alexandra Nicole Nolan share her story about following the "what's next?' and her studies of the power of five senses. Alex is the Founder of City Chic Living and The Aroma Haus. She is also the author of The Unconventional Entrepreneur. Learn more about her products and services at https://www.alexandranicolenolan.com/
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Closing out this month of love with a cool 901OTM episode. Love yourself, love each other, and love your city! Natalie Wilson embodies all three of these in this delightful episode. She is the Executive Director at the Overton Park Shell. Her career is focused in public service through the non-profit in particular preservation of green spaces, creating livable communities and building opportunities that educate and inspire.
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From the vault - This conversation was recorded on July 27 2020. This was one of my first conversations I ever had with a complete stranger while also completely unsure of the direction and future of the show. Meet Miriam A - a dynamic and inspirational soul I connected with on social media. She had an interesting social media profile so I randomly reached out not knowing what would happen. Enjoy this flashback to 2 years ago - two complete strangers connecting for the first time.
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LeRon Barton dives into race, policing, and mental health. Content warning: This episode includes our reactions and discussions regarding the murder of Tyre Nichols. LeRon is a writer, author, and speaker. He has written two books, published essays about race, mass incarceration, politics, business, and tech.
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Komal Singh is an Indian-American blogger from New York City but now lives in Memphis, TN. She blogs about travel, fashion, and lifestyle. Check out her blog at https://komalmeansdelicate.com/, and look for her latest piece about her podcasting recording!
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From the vault - This conversation was recorded on July 16, 2020. Shilpi Misra and I met in undergrad at UNC Chapel Hill, and she was one of the first south indian women I really connected with. We had so many similar experiences growing up, and she was the first person that I could ever openly talk to and bond over lived experiences in our past and the impact it had on our present. Enjoy this episode that covers everything from the Mandela Effect to covid to BLM via our throwback perspectives from the year 2020.
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Sahithi Devineni is a biotech student currently at Penn State, BFFs with my spouse's neice, but most importantly she is a budding new comedian who is bringing to this show for the VERY FIRST TIME - her very first set! Enjoy World Cup jokes, show her some love, and become a fan: introducing Comedian Sahithi Devineni!!
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Gayatri Bahl is an actor, dancer, filmmaker, and former tech entrepreneur. AKA - she is a CREATIVE! In this episode, Gayatri talks about her journey of creativity has transformed over the past few years while navigating parenthood. This year is all about renovation - her house, her creative approach, and her projects!
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Alexa Lytle is an empathetic and curious Software Product Manager looking to build solutions that make a positive impact for people at work. She’s never had a life plan, been finding her path day by day! She resides in NYC, loves to travel and spend meaningful time with family and friends. Add her on Linked In to connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-lytle-0677b074
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Welcome to the first touring episode for the podcast! George Abbott is the External Affairs Director for the Mississippi River Parks Partnership and advocate for the new Tom Lee Park coming to Mississippi River. "After more than 1OO years of planning, Memphis stands poised to create the most spectacular riverfront in the country with a signature Tom Lee Park at its center. Memphis’ next civic jewel will reunite the city with the river and be a place for community life to flourish by the water’s edge. Tom Lee Park will be a new front door for Memphis and a spectacular symbol of what we can achieve, together." - https://www.tomleepark.org/ And who is Tom Lee? A black river worker who saved more than 30 white strangers from an overturned steamer on the Mississippi in 1925 during the Jim Crow Era. Watch his story here: https://vimeo.com/416364567 To support the park, visit https://www.tomleepark.org/support
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From the vault - This conversation was recorded on Aug 9, 2020. This episode features another peer from UNC Chapel Hill. Ben Barge is most known for his amazing singing voice, but he’s also got a wonderful sense of humor, insightful mind, and genuine love of humanity. Enjoy another flashback to what our minds were thinking about in 2020.
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From the vault - This conversation was recorded on July 25, 2020. Karla Jimenez-Magdaleno is a creative and talented storyteller herself who has a unique medium and perspective about life. Enjoy this flashback episode - a reminder of where we were at mentally in 2020.
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Marisa Craig speaks about her experience navigating Trichotillomania, commonly knows as the "hair-pulling disorder." She is currently a graduate student at Santa Clara University en route to becoming a psycho-therapist and potentially a dance/movement therapist. She also worked in education for nearly a decade as a high school teacher.
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Prithvi suprises Jani with a trip to Greece! Enjoy this teaser episode of our Milos snorkeling adventure, and look for our full length episode coming soon that details the entire trip from start to finish! In this episode, follow our go-pro underwater footage as Jani and Prithvi boated out to the southern side of Milos and snorkeled around some underwater caves. Although our goal was to make out to Kleftiko, the winds forced us to anchor a bit early at Tsigrado. While others had to climb down the side of the cliff to get to the secluded beach, we were able to snorkel from our anchor spot and explore the cliffs and underwater caves!
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This week's introduction is brought to you by Simply Naomi's song "Mello-D" - Naomi is one of the artists of Die Jim Crow Records, and this episode is dedicated to her. She is a superstar, powerful Black woman, and 71 year-old queer elder, who served 37 years in prison. She was commuted of her life sentence in 2019, and is now making music with her exceptional gospel-trained voice. Die Jim Crow Records is the first record label in the United States for prison-impacted musicians. Their mission is to dismantle stereotypes around race and prison in America by amplifying the voices of our artists. Hear from Fury Young and BL Shirelle about their roles with their record label, their vision, and their inspiration to continue the hard work. Visit their website at https://www.diejimcrow.com/
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Cady Parliman is a licensed master social worker in the state of Texas and has also gone through years of her own personal therapy. She is passionate about helping others form better relationships with themselves and others.
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Priyanka Vakil breaks down the expectation versus reality of "careers." We discuss where those expectations come from, how those expectations may or may not differ across cultures/countries/families/economics/etc. and the detriment they can have on people's sesnse of purpose and their mental health. While this is a flashblack to 2 years ago, the conversation is still relevant today.
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In Memphis since 2015, Mark Fleischer is the Founder and Executive Director of StoryBoard Memphis, the nonprofit multimedia platform supporting Memphis and Mid-South Arts, Culture and Community through the power of storytelling. Storyboard's latest story covers Ernest Withers - civil rights photographer from Memphis, TN. If you enjoyed The PIcture Taker at the Memphis Indie Film Festival, you'll absolutely enjoy Storyboard's coverage of the famous "pointing" courtroom photo: https://storyboardmemphis.org/op-ed-corner/the-story-behind-the-picture-a-discovery-in-plain-site/
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Sarah Donnell is one of the most inspiring and meaningful people in my life. I'm so happy to share a glimpse into our relationship and what makes her special. I met Sarah during my undergrad years at UNC Chapel Hill and quickly realized that she was my big sister away from home. Her kindness and creativity saved me in many ways. Enjoy this flashback conversation from over 2 years ago. Learn more about her at https://www.sarahdcreative.com/
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Tori FitzGerald is a retired DC Fitness Instructor for the Miami-inspired, dance cardio company, 305 Fitness. After spending 6 years teaching clients how to "make sweat sexy", Tori and her 305 DJ husband, Pat, moved to the Maryland suburbs when the DC studio closed in June 2022. Today, her fitness routine still involves plenty of cardio as she logs miles for marathon training and discovers how to create a new routine to maintain her fitness habits. Enjoy this episode which was recorded 2 years ago!
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Thurga Sivananthan used the Law of Attraction to completely transform her inner and outer world after struggling with mental health issues for decades. Thurga speaks about her personal mental health journey. She also discusses her professional trajectory as she moved from working as a substance abuse professional working with incarcerated people to now working as a coach and entrepreneur. Content warning: suicide, depression, eating disorders, substance misuse and abuse
In this mashup 3-in-1 episode about Feelin Memphis, you’ll meet manager Madisyn Perry, owner and founder Tawanda Pirtle, and members of the Downtown Memphis chapter of BNI (Business Network International).
Enjoy a mini update from podcast host Jani Rad to hear about the next stage of the show, and send in your vote on Instagram to be a part of the creative process of deciding its future!
Jani shares a personal narrative of her own mental health as she has navigated the emotional aftermath of a horrific week in Memphis, TN.
(Here's an audio-only version of the video podcast episode. We'll streamline this at some point!) Jani and Prithvi hit the road. We drove west out to Colorado and documented our adventure along the way! What started out as a trip to see Swedish House Mafia turned into a camping and hiking adventure in 4 different cities. Hope to make more video episodes soon! Until then, stay tuned for a longer video of our adventure on youtube (coming soon!)
Jani and Prithvi drove west out to Colorado and documented their adventure along the way!
Minnesota Mike helps songwriters tap into their emotions in order to write more personal songs, filmed live at the Arcade Restaurant - our live audience got to enjoy Mike's song at the end of the recording. You can follow Mike on his socials to learn how you can benefit from music therapy, and you can follow JANIRAD and WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND PODCAST for updates for more live recordings!
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“On September 21st, 2020 “What’s on Your Mind” released an episode titled, Be Your Own Hero featuring Brittany Rodriguez. She was the very first Mental Health Monday guest. During her episode she shares her story of love, career, cancer, treatment, and lessons learned along the way. She recently lost her battle to cancer and passed away this month, August, 2022. Our hearts go out to her husband, family and friends. In her honor, we will be re-releasing her episode and sponsoring a fundraiser for cancer research. Please consider donating and listen to her episode on Spotify, Apple Music, Google, or your favorite podcast platform.
Cea (Constantine Jones) is a Greek-American thingmaker from Tennessee. Their visual art is housed in the archive at Visual AIDS, where they also work as Oral History Project Liaison. They are the author of IN STILL ROOMS & a collaborative chapbook with Portuguese visual artist Vicente Sampaio called BALEEN: A POWM IN TWELVE DAYS.
Recorded back in July 2020, my childhood peer Prithviraj talks about his own mental health journey around navigating South Indian cultural norms and expectations, specifically the theme of "unconditional versus conditional love". He gives a shoutout to the Netflix show Indian Matchmaker (and Aparna Shewakramani! @aparnashewakramani) and the instagram account Brown Girl Therapy @browngirltherapy for bringing to light many issues he's been self-reflecting on and un-learning over the past several years. So cool that we've had parallel mental health journeys that have actually brought us closer together in adulthood!
Dr. Katie Bell is a dentist at Bellano Dental based in Memphis, TN. She works very hard to help patients overcome dental anxiety with her calming and knowledgeable demeanor in hopes of dispelling the stigma that going to the dentist is scary. Dr. Bell was born in Memphis, TN, and has been living in the Mid-South area her entire life. She attended the University of Memphis and went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 2014.
To learn more about how you can become a patient at Bellano Dental and use their Health Savings Plan, visit: https://bellanodental.com/
Do you believe in magic? I sure do. I finally got to have a magician on my show, and you can definitely hear the excitement in my voice! No only do you get to enjoy a conversation, but you get to HEAR an illusion. Check out David Anthony on his website to learn how you can catch him in-person or bring him to a virtual audience near you.
http://danthonymagic.com/
Instagram: @danthonymagic
One of my favorite conversations to date - Tori WhoDat shares her candid and thought-provoking perspectives around her art, career, love, and life.
"Beloved for her authentic voice and unique sound, Tori WhoDat shines bright as an artist who offers listeners a sanctuary from social stigmas. Through the music and beyond, Tori’s mission is to grow, inspire others in the process & leave a legacy of love."
http://www.toriwhodat.com/
For this mental health monday episode, Sarah Randall shares her story of a breaking point that led her down a spiritual path to develop a new identity...grounded in reality. In fact, she is now the face behind the instagram page Grounded in Reality. To Sarah, she defines this as "a down to earth but highly conscious approach to navigating, transforming and building relationship dynamics with oneself and those around you through self love, self awareness and healing." CW: abusive relationship and mentions of suicide attempts
Dr. Aaron Campbell is an OB/GYN and abortion provider from Knoxville, Tennessee. The recent Supreme Court decision overturning the 1973 ruling Roe v. Wade is already affecting abortion access across the nation. After serving the community over the last year at Knoxville Center for Reproductive Health, Dr. Campbell is no longer able to provide abortion services in the state. If you are seeking resources related to abortion access, please visit https://www.abortionfinder.org/ . If you have the financial means and desire to contribute to abortion access, please visit https://abortionfunds.org/ or search on the web for "local abortion fund".
Shannon Briggs is the Founder & Head Trailblazer for Campfire Collective, a local marketing agency that works with small businesses and non-profits in the Memphis area. As a Memphis native, she knows the ins and outs of the city, what makes Memphians tick, and how to best support local leaders in growing their businesses. She is a wife, mom of one human baby and two fur babies, and lover of travel, live music, the great outdoors, and Memphis basketball.
IG: @shannonrlittle
Srivalli Vineeta (IG: @vineetaaaah) talks about stagnation and growth during the lockdown in 2020, Black Lives Matter, and self compassion.
She is a masters student currently studying healthcare administration but also seeks to develop her creative side. She recently acted in a music video (click here to watch!) and hopes to take time to pursue more creative endeavors and learn more about the spiritual world, becoming stronger every step.
Marcie Maier is a standup comedian (among other things!). Enjoy this flashback episode (recorded in 2020) where Marcie talks about what it is like having to workshop her jokes in front of massive, online crowds. Having opened for Lewis Black in 2013 - Marcie Maier is a dynamite comedian. Enjoy!
"Tim McCarthy is someone you would meet, and see a guy who is happy, funny and do anything to make you laugh. Even if it was self deprecating However, that is what you would see on the outside. Deep down Tim was fighting an internal battle that he didn’t figure out until it was almost too late." Take a listen to his own mental health story (Content Warning: suicide attempt and suicidal ideation). Tim was officially diagnosed with general anxiety, ADHD and Bipolar II / Manic Depression, and he uses his own podcast to share his story and connect with others in their own mental health journeys. Listen to his show here https://20timinutes.com/
Melanie Chandra is an engineering geek turned actress-producer and girlmom! Listen to this episode to learn about Melanie's favorite places to travel, why she loves NYC, how she approaches her art of storytelling, and how her father showed support of her acting back in the day. Hint: It involves neighborhood flyers.
According to Welcome To Memphis, “The Pick Awards recognize and celebrate the people who deliver the best, most authentic Memphis hospitality, are knowledgeable about Memphis, and have pride in the 901!” In this episode, we get to speak to the four 2022 winners: Leenie Knowlton of Babalu’s East, Landon Smith of the The Guest House at Graceland, Bob Watkins of the Edge Motor Museum, and Duckmaster Kenon Walker of The Peabody Hotel.
Jani announces the winner of the 100 episode celebration raffle for a $100 gift card to Stock And Belle and gives a shoutout to several fan favorite episodes!
We did it!!! We reached 100 episodes! And as a huge thank you to all of you who make this show what it is, my favorite store in Memphis (who also has an online store) is giving a $100 giftcard to a lucky listener. Listen to find out more! Thank you Stock and Belle owner Erika Smith for supporting me on this journey!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and kicking off this month of personal celebration, I am talking about the intersection of this podcast and my own mental health journey. Join me by donating to NAMI!
Cookbook author & restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler, is the author of four cookbooks: The Southern Pantry Cookbook, Simply Salads, Simply Suppers, and Simply Grilling. She is a wizard in the kitchen with a hint of Southern charm. While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this down-home Mom is about making real food for real families. She’s adorable, approachable and will remind you of the “the girl next door.” She is currently the food and dining reporter for Memphis’ primary print and digital newspaper The Commercial Appeal.
Asha Miller is a breast cancer veteran, speaker and writer. She is an advocate for physical and mental health and body love. She is also a lover of laughter! Asha shares her incredible story of body advocacy and finding her own cancer diagnosis. Content warning: This episode mentions suicide and depression.
Please take care of yourself while listening to Mental Health Monday episodes. If you are seeking professional help, please connect with a licensed professional. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).
Enjoy a mini 'hello' from Jani and Prithvi as we enjoy an Anniversary lunch in Tulum, Mexico. Pretty much all we talk about is food....seems about right. I'll be back next week with our standard content!
Maryli Cheng is a Product Manager living in San Francisco with her partner and bunny, and she is absolutely thriving. She's also one of my BFFs and visited Memphis this week. So...why not record us chatting and make it a podcast episode? Enjoy this episode of us looking back at where we were and how far we've come in 20 years.
The grandest of grand experiments....let's go! I took my mic out to the street - Main Street that is, in Downtown, Memphis on the biggest Friday night of the year: the very first Trolley Night of 2022. It's back and bigger than ever. From residents to business owners to tourists - hear what excites them about Trolley Night!
Welcome to a very special #901oym episode with @cordeliasmarket! We are so thankful for Erica Humphrey and Cordelia’s for supporting the podcast💙 General Manager Erica Humphrey's 20+ years retail of experience coupled with her knowledge of public relations has helped her turn Cordelia's Market into the city's most unique and forward-thinking full-service grocery store. Cordelia's aspires to be a community center where the shopping experience is enriched by a connection to the staff, fellow shoppers, and shared love of good food. You’ll also occasionally hear from Natalie Schuh, the Marketing Manager for Cordelia's Market.
https://cordeliasmarket.com/
Olga Zubashko shares her story around her identity of being both Ukranian and American, the emotional impact the Russo-Ukrainian war has had on her and her community since 2014, and action steps that we can take no matter what causes or issues we are passionate about to support people in Ukraine" After our recording, I realized that subconsciously I've apparently learned to add "The" in front of Ukraine and that there is actually a history of oppression tied to that. I apologize for the use of the article, and rather than editing it out - I wanted to share an acknowledgement of this error and would like to pass along this knowledge to others so we can all un-learn that. This is the 2014 Time article that I read. As promised, here are the resources and organizations from Olga:
- Ukrainian organizations:
- Nova Ukraine: https://novaukraine.org/
- Humanitarian aid to people on the ground
- Razom for Ukraine: https://razomforukraine.org/
- Humanitarian aid, currently focusing on medicines and first aid
- Come back alive: https://www.comebackalive.in.ua/
- Focus on bringing Ukrainian soldiers home alive. Provide aid directly to Ukrainian military
- Nova Ukraine: https://novaukraine.org/
- Other humanitarian organizations:
- Red Cross of America: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/
- All donations currently go to supporting the efforts of the Ukrainian Red Cross & neighboring nationalities.
- Focus on supporting health facilities with medicines, equipment, and families with food & hygiene items.
- International committee for red cross: https://www.icrc.org/en/donate/ukraine
- Evacuate victims, identify civilian casualties, find captives, etc.
- UNHCR: https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/
- Supporting displaced Ukrainians with accommodation, psychological support & core relief items such as food, water, medical aid, and cash assistance
- The Polish Center for International Aid: https://pcpm.org.pl/en
- Help evacuate Ukrainians from the most dangerous areas and offer on-site help. More than half of Ukraine's 1.2 million refugees have fled through Poland.
- Red Cross of America: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/
- Where to donate physical humanitarian aid:
- UA Aid (global): https://ua-aid-centers.com/
- UA Aid US (NJ, DE, FL): https://ua-aid-centers.com/usa
- San Jose Based Teknika: https://www.teknika.com/
Get ready for this crossover episode with Dana Trimborn from The Big Dane Podcast. Crossover episode? Yes, her podcast also featured this same episode but on 3/1! Find out how it truly goes down with having a podcast in addition to a full-time job, and you’ve got two stories to hear from!
This month's mental health monday guest is Cecilia Fay. At the time this was recorded (November 2021) she was a senior at the University of Memphis studying PR. She was the Vice President of the Active Minds U of M Chapter. She is a mental health advocate and passionate about discussing the intersection of ADHD, gender discrimination and bias, and mental health.
Active Minds plays a special place in my heart because of my personal connection to the organization. I was a member of the chapter at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and our former president of Active Minds UNC (an inspiring friend, beautiful dancer, and bad*ss social justice advocate) lost her life to suicide. This episode is dedicated to Priya. You are loved and missed dearly. You showed me that it’s okay to speak my mind and speak my truth. You continue to have an impact on the world ❤️.
From her polarizing portrayal on Netflix's hit TV show Indian Matchmaking, Aparna Shewakramani became an overnight ambassador for women demanding to be heard—in their love lives, workplaces, and in every space they occupy. While she did practice law full time for 10 years, Aparna is currently on sabbatical with her first book, She's Unlikeable: And Other Lies That Bring Women Down, coming out on March 22, 2022.
Thank you to this episode's supporter - Jay Shifman. You continue inspire me with your work and your passion. Go give his podcasts a listen at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/!
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Daryl Andrews and Ashley Parham own a shop in Downtown Memphis, Walking Pants Curiosities. They are going to be hosting a reality tv show called Dreamers’ Revival where they build out 13 new and/or existing businesses in downtown, telling the story of these dreamers and why they do what they do! https://dreamersrevival.tv/ And follow https://www.instagram.com/dreamersrevivaltv/ and watch their trailer and a recording of this podcast at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FMFi_MpDYin04JDAi6nOw
Downtown Memphis, we're coming
Olivia Caridi @oliviacaridi is a grad student at NYU studying digital marketing and a former Bachelor contestant. In 2014, she graduated from TCU and later became a news anchor. While working in news, she was cast on @higgins.ben season of the Bachelor . After being on the popular romance show, Olivia’s life drastically changed. Listen to her story about self-improvement and navigating the everyday stressors of regular life.
Welcome back to our Mental Health Monday series! Today's episode features Jacqueline Trumbull. You may recognize her name from The Bachelor, but did you know that she's passionate about mental health and is currently pursuing her PhD at Duke University? Listen to this episode to find out what inspires her to study clinical psychology.
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Six months later, we finally revisit our Honeymoon! We talk about all of our favorite food spots, hikes (shout out to TJ and Kote and West Coast Lagos), and Prithvi's newfound appreciation for people's calves. Enjoy our itinerary for Lisbon, Lagos, Seville, and Madrid!
New things are happening in the year 2022! And it's going to be the best year yet. Tune into this quick 5 minute episode to hear what changes are coming to the show, what projects I'll be launching in 2022, and how to get some free stuff from my website. WHAT? Did I say FREE? Yes. Enjoy, and happy new year!
New to Memphis after living many lives as a gymnastics coach and judge, university dean, managing director, career advisor, social club founder, and entrepreneur from Washington, DC to LA, New York to London, and Paris to Beijing, Anton Mack (LinkedIn: anton-mack-28492354) is excited to share his experience in talent development and advising from the business, education and the arts sectors with executives and entrepreneurs at Century House, and to help run the city bike share company - Explore Bike Share (IG: @explorebikeshare)
Disclaimer: The perspectives expressed on this show are those of the guest and may or may not reflect the perspectives of Arcade Restaurant or the podcast host.
The premise of 901 On The Mind, the newest subseries of the What's On Your Mind podcast (@whatsonyourmindpodcast), is to highlight local Memphis-based stories: the history of this city, the people, the spirit, and the grit and grind of who we are. These episodes are hosted by Jani (@janirad.me) and filmed live and on-site in Downtown Memphis at the Arcade Restaurant IG: @arcaderestaurant (Memphis' oldest Cafe, founded in 1919!) and are produced as Instagram Live IGTV episodes and podcast episodes.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast.
As heard on the What's On Your Mind Podcast, Wavelength @joinwavelength is the app to take back your power over food. Reduce cravings, stop overeating, and improve your relationship to food and your body for good. Every membership purchased directly supports this podcast! Join me and start your very own wavelength journey at wavelength.live/mind for 50% OFF YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Enjoy the mindfulness moments, mini courses, and the MASSIVE online community at wavelength.live/mind for 50% off. Love your body again
I was too exhausted to edit an episode this weekend because of my St. Jude Marathon Weekend race, so I figured...what a great opportunity to talk about my entire running experience. This includes the decision to start running, training, the race weekend in Memphis, and the recovery. I share my lessons learned and speak into existence my goal for 2022!!! Listen to find out what it is!
Elisabeth Foringer, Amy Sarno, and Dr. Dorothy Novick are passionate about keeping kids safe. In this episode, they speak about their personal experiences with Be SMART for Kids Pennsylvania (PA), Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and a gun lock distribution program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. They talk about their roles in preventing deaths from unintentional firearm injuries through spreading awareness, normalizing conversations, and educating adults about gun lock safety. @momsdemand @everytown @bigwavesfoundation
Resources from their episode:
- Text SMART to 644-33 or visit besmartforkids.org (or momsdemandaction.org) to get involved with Be SMART
- Making the Be SMART ASK during the Holidays: https://besmartforkids.org/holidays/
-
NotAnAccident Index: https://everytownresearch.org/maps/notanaccident/
- Request a FREE gun lock from Big Waves Inc.: https://www.bigwavesinc.org/
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. As heard on the What's On Your Mind Podcast, Wavelength @joinwavelength is the app to take back your power over food. Reduce cravings, stop overeating, and improve your relationship to food and your body for good. Every membership purchased directly supports this podcast! Join me and start your very own wavelength journey at wavelength.live/mind for 50% OFF YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Enjoy the mindfulness moments, mini courses, and the MASSIVE online community at wavelength.live/mind for 50% off. Love your body again
Wendy (IG: @wcooperkelly) is a lifelong Memphian and has been an architect with LRK (IG: @lrk_inc) since 2011. She has worked on several local projects including The Renasant Convention Center, The Commonwealth, FedExFamily House Phase II, and Tennessee Brewery. In her spare time, she renovates her MCM ranch with husband Chris. They have 3 fur babies-Herman, Hazel and Willow, who all claim to be superintendents of the renovation projects.
Disclaimer: The perspectives expressed on this show are those of the guest and may or may not reflect the perspectives of Arcade Restaurant or the podcast host.
The premise of 901 On The Mind, the newest subseries of the What's On Your Mind podcast (@whatsonyourmindpodcast), is to highlight local Memphis-based stories: the history of this city, the people, the spirit, and the grit and grind of who we are. These episodes are hosted by Jani (@janirad.me) and filmed live and on-site in Downtown Memphis at the Arcade Restaurant IG: @arcaderestaurant (Memphis' oldest Cafe, founded in 1919!) and are produced as Instagram Live IGTV episodes and podcast episodes.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast.
As heard on the What's On Your Mind Podcast, Wavelength @joinwavelength is the app to take back your power over food. Reduce cravings, stop overeating, and improve your relationship to food and your body for good. Every membership purchased directly supports this podcast! Join me and start your very own wavelength journey at wavelength.live/mind for 50% OFF YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Enjoy the mindfulness moments, mini courses, and the MASSIVE online community at wavelength.live/mind for 50% off. Love your body again
Daniel Gallucci (IG: @nurogaffer), Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Nurosene, is a trained functional neurologist, osteopath, exercise physiologist, and exercise scientist, with experience working in-clinic with top athletes. Daniel has completed fellowships in Traumatic Brain Injury, Vestibular Dysfunction and Rehabilitation, Developmental Disorders, and Neurochemistry. He is currently researching multimodal neuroimaging, digital phenotyping, and their impact on health and performance. Download the NURO app (IG: @nurosene_ ) today from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play Store! @anitachatterbox @agame.pr
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. As heard on the What's On Your Mind Podcast, Wavelength @joinwavelength is the app to take back your power over food. Reduce cravings, stop overeating, and improve your relationship to food and your body for good. Every membership purchased directly supports this podcast! Join me and start your very own wavelength journey at wavelength.live/mind for 50% OFF YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Enjoy the mindfulness moments, mini courses, and the MASSIVE online community at wavelength.live/mind for 50% off. Love your body again
Oscar is deeply empathetic for people in need and makes it his mission to find ways to support them. He has been described as down to earth, personable and shines like a bright light in a dark room. He is the brains behind the @careontheway app that connects caregivers to families of children and adults with disabilities. He is also an incredible mentor and advice-giver, being super open and transparent about his small business adventure. Tune in to catch all of the resources Oscar mentions, including: https://thecenter.nasdaq.org/mentor-makers/ and https://www.startupschool.org/ @NasdaqCenter
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. As heard on the What's On Your Mind Podcast, Wavelength @joinwavelength is the app to take back your power over food. Reduce cravings, stop overeating, and improve your relationship to food and your body for good. Every membership purchased directly supports this podcast! Join me and start your very own wavelength journey at wavelength.live/mind for 50% OFF YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Enjoy the mindfulness moments, mini courses, and the MASSIVE online community at wavelength.live/mind for 50% off. Love your body again
Pree is a second generation desi (second gen desi) (IG: @secondgendesi) South Asian writer, scientist, runner, and currently an expat in Italy. She uses her blog (secondgendesi.com) and social media platforms to discuss topics and experiences related to these main themes of her life, especially the struggles, the triumphs, and the unfiltered truth of it all. Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast.
STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” @whatsonyourmindpodcast to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Joe Sills @joesills is a Memphis-based freelance journalist for Nat Geo, Forbes, Discovery Networks and Lonely Planet. And, he's a fellow podcast host @getlostpodcast! He covers travel, adventure and exploration around the globe. We talk about his journey as a storyteller and his own story - which has many ups and downs and twists and turns - a journey that has ultimately led him back to Memphis.
Disclaimer: The perspectives expressed on this show are those of the guest and may or may not reflect the perspectives of Arcade Restaurant or the podcast host.
The premise of 901 On The Mind, the newest subseries of the What's On Your Mind podcast (@whatsonyourmindpodcast), is to highlight local Memphis-based stories: the history of this city, the people, the spirit, and the grit and grind of who we are. These episodes are hosted by Jani (@janirad.me) and filmed live and on-site in Downtown Memphis at the Arcade Restaurant IG: @arcaderestaurant (Memphis' oldest Cafe, founded in 1919!) and are produced as Instagram Live IGTV episodes and podcast episodes.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. As heard on the What's On Your Mind Podcast, Wavelength @joinwavelength is the app to take back your power over food. Reduce cravings, stop overeating, and improve your relationship to food and your body for good. Every membership purchased directly supports this podcast! Join me and start your very own wavelength journey at wavelength.live/mind for 50% OFF YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Enjoy the mindfulness moments, mini courses, and the MASSIVE online community at wavelength.live/mind for 50% off. Love your body again
Dean Nehama, MD, PhD. @deanrhcp is an aspiring academic oncologist interested in immunology, nutrition, cancer, and aging, as well as quality improvement and patient safety. But, we're not talking about ANY of that today. Well, maybe aging and cancer a teensy bit. In this episode, we dive deep into another one of Dean's passions....animal videos and memes. Recorded one full year ago, this is truly laughter for the soul. A much needed light-hearted conversation in October 2020, sharing with you now in case you need this one year later. Belated happy birthday and congratulations on graduating and getting your residency Dean!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. As heard on the What's On Your Mind Podcast, Wavelength @joinwavelength is the app to take back your power over food. Reduce cravings, stop overeating, and improve your relationship to food and your body for good. Every membership purchased directly supports this podcast! Join me and start your very own wavelength journey at wavelength.live/mind for 50% OFF YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Enjoy the mindfulness moments, mini courses, and the MASSIVE online community at wavelength.live/mind for 50% off. Love your body again
Dania Helou is a Memphis-based life-long Palestinian American activist and co-founder of Memphis Voices for Palestine. She believes it is important to speak out as it pertains to the intersectional liberation and equality of various marginalized peoples as a means to carry-fourth and honor MLK's legacy. Dania recommends @letstalkpalestine for those who want to learn more about this topic and email memphisvoicesforpalestine@gmail.com and follow them on IG (@memphisvoicesforpalestine) and Facebook.
The premise of 901 On The Mind, the newest subseries of the What's On Your Mind podcast (@whatsonyourmindpodcast), is to highlight local Memphis-based stories: the history of this city, the people, the spirit, and the grit and grind of who we are. These episodes are hosted by Jani (@janirad.me) and filmed live and on-site in Downtown Memphis at the Arcade Restaurant IG: @arcaderestaurant (Memphis' oldest Cafe, founded in 1919!) and are produced as Instagram Live IGTV episodes and podcast episodes.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Forza10 @forza10america has a top selection of premium gourmet science based wet and dry food for both dogs and cats designed to address just about every condition your pet might encounter. Join Oliver and Baahu on their Forza10 journey, and get $10 off your purchase with code JANI10 at checkout.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Born in Memphis, TN, David Quarles IV (@david.quarlesiv) comes from a place where art and culture are celebrated! Influenced by the beauty of his hometown and being raised by a vibrantly multi-cultural family of visual and musical artists, he knew early on that a life as a creative would be his calling.
The premise of 901 On The Mind, the newest subseries of the What's On Your Mind podcast (@whatsonyourmindpodcast), is to highlight local Memphis-based stories: the history of this city, the people, the spirit, and the grit and grind of who we are. These episodes are hosted by Jani (@janirad.me) and filmed live and on-site in Downtown Memphis at the Arcade Restaurant IG: @arcaderestaurant(Memphis' oldest Cafe, founded in 1919!) and are produced as Instagram Live IGTV episodes and podcast episodes.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Forza10 @forza10america has a top selection of premium gourmet science based wet and dry food for both dogs and cats designed to address just about every condition your pet might encounter. Join Oliver and Baahu on their Forza10 journey, and get $10 off your purchase with code JANI10 at checkout.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Genia Hale aka Joyful Genia, your Joy Activator on a mission to sprinkle joy to everyone she meets or doesn’t meet. Hehe… She feels everyone deserves to feel an immense amount of Joy. To help spread the message she hosts workshops, a podcast called Create a Magical Day and shares tips on how to easily create more daily Joyful Moments. You can connect with her on social media @createamagicalday and @joyfulgenia as well as www.createamagicalday.com. Come create some Joy with Joyful Genia.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Forza10 @forza10america has a top selection of premium gourmet science based wet and dry food for both dogs and cats designed to address just about every condition your pet might encounter. Join Oliver and Baahu on their Forza10 journey, and get $10 off your purchase with code JANI10 at checkout.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster @whatsonyourmindpodcast Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Ainsley Ayers (IG: @ainsley.greenhouse) is the founder of Greenhouse By Ainsley, a food-delivery service based out of Memphis, TN. It's self-care, self-respect, and delicious food in a box! Ainsley is also a Yogi, dog lover, science nerd, and healer. She uses her life experience to uplift others and facilitate a space for growth.
The premise of 901 On The Mind, the newest subseries of the What's On Your Mind podcast (@whatsonyourmindpodcast), is to highlight local Memphis-based stories: the history of this city, the people, the spirit, and the grit and grind of who we are. These episodes are hosted by Jani (@janirad.me) and filmed live and on-site in Downtown Memphis at the Arcade Restaurant IG: @arcaderestaurant(Memphis' oldest Cafe, founded in 1919!) and are produced as Instagram Live IGTV episodes and podcast episodes.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Forza10 @forza10america has a top selection of premium gourmet science based wet and dry food for both dogs and cats designed to address just about every condition your pet might encounter. Join Oliver and Baahu on their Forza10 journey, and get $10 off your purchase with code JANI10 at checkout.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
I took a much needed break, but I am back and ready to release some amazing content. But first, let’s talk about suicide prevention. Please take care of yourselves, your friends, your family, etc. Here are my fave two lifelines to share: National Lifeline 1800273TALK and the Trevor Lifeline 18664887386. Love you all.
Christy Mullen (IG: @reallifechristy) came to Memphis for a temporary internship, and the rest is history! Now a passionate spokesperson for both the city and the New Memphis (IG: @thenewmemphis) organization, Christy's amazing personality shines through this episode as she shares the opportunities New Memphis provides to this city's professionals. Learn more about New Memphis at newmemphis.org and follow them on instagram! You can also follow Christy on her instagram.
The premise of 901 On The Mind, the newest subseries of the What's On Your Mind podcast, is to highlight local Memphis-based stories: the history of this city, the people, the spirit, and the grit and grind of who we are. These episodes are hosted by Jani and filmed live and on-site in Downtown Memphis at the Arcade Restaurant IG: @arcaderestaurant(Memphis' oldest Cafe, founded in 1919!) and are produced as Instagram Live IGTV episodes and podcast episodes.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Forza10 has a top selection of premium gourmet science based wet and dry food for both dogs and cats designed to address just about every condition your pet might encounter. Join Oliver and Baahu on their Forza10 journey, and get $10 off your purchase with code JANI10 at checkout.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Dr. Sasha Zhou is professor at Wayne State with a research focus on young and emerging adult mental health and help-seeking, particularly among Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi Americans. Also working on balancing academic life with motherhood! Follow her on her twitter (sashazhou) or email her at sashaz@wayne.edu. Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast.
STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” @whatsonyourmindpodcast to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Dr. Manisha Rayavarapu (IG: manisharayavarapu) is a family medicine physician, author, and lupus advocate. She recently published her memoir “Butterflies, Boards, and Blessing- A Doctor’s Journey to Thriving with Lupus” and is passionate about sharing her story. Whether you have Lupus, a chronic illness, or other obstacles in life - her message will resonate with you - YOU CAN DO IT, YOU CAN OVERCOME. Learn more about Manisha, her journey, and her book at www.thepatientdoc.com.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Forza10 has a top selection of premium gourmet science based wet and dry food for both dogs and cats designed to address just about every condition your pet might encounter. Join Oliver and Baahu on their Forza10 journey, and get $10 off your purchase with code JANI10 at checkout.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Welcome to 901 On the Mind! Our first episode was experimentally recorded to see how our in-person on-locations would work. It took about 1 minute of recording to get the audio levels right, but after that - I truly believe it's a wonderful and unique listening experience. Enjoy our first episode with Kelcie Zepatos, a co-owner of the Arcade Restaurant - and filmed LIVE inside of the restaurant. Enjoy the background ambient sounds of the restaurant. Thanks Kelcie for all of your support over the past year and helping me expand my podcast to highlight our amazing community!
The premise of 901 On The Mind, the newest subseries of the What's On Your Mind podcast, is to highlight local Memphis-based stories: the history of this city, the people, the spirit, and the grit and grind of who we are. These episodes are hosted by Jani and filmed live and on-site in Downtown Memphis at the Arcade Restaurant (Memphis' oldest Cafe, founded in 1919!) and are produced as Instagram Live IGTV episodes and podcast episodes.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Forza10 has a top selection of premium gourmet science based wet and dry food for both dogs and cats designed to address just about every condition your pet might encounter. Join Oliver and Baahu on their Forza10 journey, and get $10 off your purchase with code JANI10 at checkout.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Michelle Anne is a scientist, writer, artistic, anxious, depressed, storytelling curious person. She gets excited about learning more about herself, others, how to communicate effectively, and basically what makes people tick and how it ties into societal norms, transgressions, and changing perspectives. Follow her on Twitter at: MichelleAnnePOV
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Gottman: https://www.gottman.com/blog/3-ways-to-make-a-better-bid-for-connection/
- Daily Self Care @drzoeshaw: https://drzoeshaw.com/a-year-of-self-care/
- If the Buddha Dated: https://charlottekasl.com/product/if-the-buddha-dated/
- Women Who Love Too Much: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/313639/women-who-love-too-much-by-robin-norwood/9781101222416/
- Embracing Uncertainty @susanjeffers_feelthefear: http://www.susanjeffers.com/home/detailtemplate.cfm?catID=75
- Facebook page and Instagram: Becoming The Cactus IG: @becoming_the_cactus
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast.
STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” @whatsonyourmindpodcast to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Kaushay and Spencer are the co-authors of the Little-Known Heroes (IG: @thelittleknownheroes) series, children’s books designed to help families grow closer and, by extension, make our society better. They’re always working on a project together, whether it be a mutual dream or just supporting each other’s. Speaking of which, follow their band "Freedom Blvd" on Facebook or Spotify!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Forza10 has a top selection of premium gourmet science based wet and dry food for both dogs and cats designed to address just about every condition your pet might encounter. Join Oliver and Baahu on their Forza10 journey, and get $10 off your purchase with code JANI10 at checkout.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Can you believe that it's been one whole year of podcasting? And with a new year comes a new chapter! Thank you to all of you who listen, and a HUGE thank you the @arcaderestaurant in the @southmainmem district in @downtownmemphis, Tennessee for supporting my wacky ideas. This is going to be a wild ride, and I'm so excited to go on this adventure with you. What adventure? Listen to find out :)
Support my new adventure through my patreon page or buy some merch!
KISMET! Fate? Destiny? Stars aligning? Who knows. But the fact that Alla Akselrod (IG: @akselrodcoaching) and I randomly connected is definitely something. What is her story? "My story is a forever work in progress - I am a certified coach, mental health advocate, public health professional, ex-bartender, wife, friend, eldest daughter, older sister, Russian immigrant, New Yorker :P I am drawn to people who, like myself, have always felt left out of conversations about "self-care", "self-improvement", and "mental wellbeing" and I am committed to creating BS-free safe spaces of support for those of us who need them just as much." Shout out to @universalcoachinstitute and @ayishaamatullahllc!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out Common Good Clay if you want to look good AND do good! This clay jewelry is handmade by my very talented friend who is another awesome MPH student, and we co-chaired the 2017 Minority Health Conference together - what a bonding experience
Former educator, suicide attempt survivor, author, and founder of The Love Story Media, Inc. (IG: @thelovestoryorg), Mingjie Zhai (IG: @mingjiezhai) is creating a new genre called Journal-Artism, which helps journal-artists process their life story in fiction, based on a true story. Mingjie's personal story discovering love after heartbreak through artist-inspired expressive writing. It's been a journey of self-respect, self-esteem, and self-love.
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast.
STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” @whatsonyourmindpodcast to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Enjoy another time capsule episode from 2020! Racial justice, data, public health, dancing...what more could you want to talk about? Meet my kindred spirit Hema Karunakaram (@hemakarunakaram) who is very passionate about changing the world. She's a health technology strategist, community builder, and storyteller. She's also an avid reader, dancer, and advocate for equity!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out Common Good Clay if you want to look good AND do good! This clay jewelry is handmade by my very talented friend who is another awesome MPH student, and we co-chaired the 2017 Minority Health Conference together - what a bonding experience
Want a real "moving in together" story? This is a good one. We answer the questions from WOYM listeners, and we do NOT hold back. I like to use my label maker, and he likes to go with flow. 24 hours, 2 panic attacks, 1000s of tears, and 1 Trader Joe's/Costco visit later....we are officially moved in together! But there are things to look forward to as well. Enjoy the episode! We hope someone out there relates to it.
What's happening the week of June 28th? Big news for the newlyweds! Hear the full episode tomorrow. Also, a HUGE thank you for everyone who listens. It's been a team effort to get to 5000 downloads. Check out the newly created @whatsonyourmindpodcast on Instagram!
Enjoy another throwback to 2020! I'm really enjoying these time capsule episodes, and I hope you are too! Meet Dani and Christy (IG: @chicksooto) of the CHICKS OOTO podcast! From co-workers to co-hosts, these amazing women have found ways to support each other in many aspects of their lives. In this episode, we talk about two of our favorite self-assessment tools - the enneagram and the love languages. Remember to check out their podcast, too!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out the Figure Out Podcast for more exciting podcast content by another bad*** female podcaster (IG: @figure_it_out_podcast)!
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Rashmi Kumar is full of life. She's my soul sister, and 1 year ago TODAY we had a life check-in. She had just completed her PhD defense and was starting her rotations in medical school at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I love this episode because it's just two friends talking about gratitude and navigating life changes while in social isolation. Follow her success on her LinkedIn!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out Mind Body Haus @mindbodyhaus in Memphis, TN for in-person and live-streamed classes. Thank you for your support!
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Jay Shifman @jayshifman shares his story. He's a professional storyteller and speaker, and his passion for ending stigma around mental health, mental illness, drug misuse, and addiction through storytelling, education, and advocacy is inspiring. It's a longer episode than usual, but it's totally worth it. Enjoy the episode, and lean into your discomfort. You might learn something. Listen to his podcast as well! Content warning: This story contains content around substance misuse, addiction, recovery, and suicide.
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” @whatsonyourmindpodcast to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Caroline Burman is one of those people that meet once and you know that you’ve met someone with a heart of gold. This episode was recorded at the beginning of the pandemic lockdown and we discuss things that are getting us through the difficult time, particularly around escapism, television shows, and getting lost in creative and witty writing. Listen to this episode for one of the deepest dives and most thorough tv show reviews ever - from production notes and historical accuracy.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out Mind Body Haus @mindbodyhaus in Memphis, TN for in-person and live-streamed classes. Thank you for your support!
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Jenny Gorelick (IG: @jennycestquoi) is a comedian, actress, and Emmy-nominated producer (lol) based in Brooklyn, NY. Her dating podcast with evidence, Receipts (IG: @receiptspod), has been featured in Vulture. This episode was recorded back in the winter during an ice storm...I'm honestly impressed that we were able to get an audio, phew! This is a FUN AND EDUCATIONAL episode to listen to - my favorite combo. Topics: literally everything...because we talk about our latest Google searches. Enjoy! Oh, and Mandy Moore @mandymooremm - if you're listening - we love you.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast.
Check out my amazing and talented artist friend Alia Ally and her beautiful, customizable artwork for purchase. I'm definitely getting a puppy portrait of Oliver and Baahu! Visit https://www.aliaally.com/ today!
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Happy birthday month, and happy one-year business anniversary Ishita! Enjoy another 2020 throwback episode, recorded in September 2020. Ishita Singh is a Business Analyst during the day who becomes an Artist, Jewelry designer, and Entrepreneur by night. Outside of her art, she loves cooking, travelling, and going on unexpected adventures. Ishita is the founder, creator, and designer behind Rangeen (IG: @shop.rangeen) where she celebrates the beauty in diversity. She is a beautiful light to talk to, and I enjoyed talking about our shared experiences behind being Indian American females living in the US - particularly the conversation around NAMES.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast.
Check out my amazing and talented artist friend Alia Ally and her beautiful, customizable artwork for purchase. I'm definitely getting a puppy portrait of Oliver and Baahu! Visit https://www.aliaally.com/ today!
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
This special STFS episode is my story from Jay Shifman's Rock Bottom Storytelling event; these are vulnerable stories of tragedy and triumph that focus on the 'bottom' of one's journey versus the inspiring 'upward' section. This is my story about depression, loss of self-worth, and struggling with a learning disability and anxiety. You can watch Jay's whole event (including all 4 storytellers and a musical performance) on youtube: https://youtu.be/dx0Z9Hb05DY. Content warning: Depression, Dyslexia, Anxiety, Hopelessness
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Melanie Johnson is a comedic actress and writer living in LA! In this episode, we put our hilarious spin on true crime (including imagining both of us as serial killers), analyze the life of Lucille Ball, and so much more. Melanie is also 100% the reason this podcast exists. On 6/26/2020, she told me "But YES to a comedy podcast. Just go for it, girlfran! You are so charismatic and friendly, you don’t need a super original idea, just your take on a comedy podcast would be interesting...I’d just do a try-out podcast, just for the hell of it! You don’t have to release it to anyone. Just do it for you..." I released my first episode ONE MONTH later. Melanie, you are hilarious, inspiring, cheerful, creative, and THRIVING from where I'm standing. I'm so proud of everything you've accomplished, and I'm so pumped to see your movies on the big screen. Check her out at https://www.melaniejohnsonactress.com/ and her IMDB at https://www.imdb.me/melaniejohnson.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! . Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast.
Check out my amazing and talented artist friend Alia Ally and her beautiful, customizable artwork for purchase. I'm definitely getting a puppy portrait of Oliver and Baahu! Visit https://www.aliaally.com/ today!
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Tatiana Rice is an attorney and founder of BlkArthouse (IG: @blkarthouse), a social enterprise dedicated to the promotion of Black artwork and advancement Black artists. I finally learned what NFTs are, and so can you! Our conversation also takes us into the complex world of art, art history, the history and movement of goods and people....it's a great episode. re-uploaded to fix the audio glitch! Refresh your feed!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out my amazing and talented artist friend Alia Ally and her beautiful, customizable artwork for purchase. I'm definitely getting a puppy portrait of Oliver and Baahu! Visit https://www.aliaally.com/ today!
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
In this 10 minute mini episode, you'll hear three brief updates from our hosts: life check-ins, recent struggles, and upcoming goals. Happy healing Corilynn!!
The new mental health series called Method to the Madness where we discuss issues that impact our mental health as they relate to our very unique and different backgrounds, perspectives, and ideologies. We hope to create a space where we can engage in critical dialogue, listen to, challenge, and learn from each other. We hope to model how different people can come together and find our comment interest. We might get a little mad at each other, but at the end of the day we are mad at how mental health is dealt with and talked about. Together, we will end the stigma!
New episodes on IGTV and YOUTUBE and FACEBOOK every Sunday. Audio will be available every two Mondays on the WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? by Jani Rad podcast @whatsonyourmindpodcast - available on all podcast platforms. https://www.janirad.com/
Thank you to the Amen Clinic for sponsoring this series. https://www.amenclinics.com/
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast.
Hosts: Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) and John Foley @mensmethodology James Foley Foundation
As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collection: @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Another 2020 throwback: Shweta Ganesh Kumar (IG: @shwetaganeshkumar) is a writer, traveler, mom, activist, feminist, and more. In this episode, we discuss everything from politics, to gender norms, to indian cultural norms (the immigrant and first-gen experience), and how to NOT be so polite when it comes to boundaries, ignorance, and painful comments. She's not a regular mom...
Oh, and special shoutout to @southasiantherapists for teaching us about "the immigrant time warp" - who knew?!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast.
Save 20% on every purchase at Serengetee.com with code JANIRAD20.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
From the vault, recorded in the summer of 2020: Lauren Schaefer (IG: @leschaef) is a business woman and long time creative. She's taken all of her amazing skills and turned them into a thriving events planning business (The Get Together Events IG: @thegettogetherevents). In this episode, Lauren shares how she fully embraced her new favorite word "pivot" and welcomed the live event-space opportunities that came with the pandemic. What's next for Lauren? You'll have to listen to find out! Lauren, thank you for your awesome insight you shared with me and Prithvi! Our April 2021 covid wedding was a huge success :)
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Save 20% on every purchase at Serengetee.com with code JANIRAD20.
About six years ago, Lindsay left her friends and family in the USA for a life in New Zealand to pursue postgraduate studies and a relationship with a kiwi (a person not a fruit ;) ). Thus began a saga of homesickness, heartbreak, and overwhelm, but also adventures with dolphins, hula hooping and the relief of an ADHD diagnosis at 30. Content warning: This story contains content around suicidal ideation, medication, medication abuse, neurodiversity challenges, feelings of abandonment, and loss of pets.
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Shelley Loving (IG: @shelleycanhelp) has a passion for helping others feel their best through the foods they eat. She teaches people how to eat through easy-to-understand food education. In this episode, Shelley shares her story of how she found herself in this world - and it might not be what you expect. Thank you Shelley for sharing your knowledge and perspectives with us! You can learn more about Shelley and her services at www.shelleycanhelp.com. In fact, she has a free class coming on food and inflammation.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Save 20% on every purchase at Serengetee.com with code JANIRAD20.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Enjoy this special episode of What's On Your Mind? where Prithvi and I answer YOUR questions about our COVID-19 Indian Wedding!!
Missed our wedding? Here's the youtube channel! It's 3 days of events - over 10 hours of content. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrR7V7Q8hjLI1BSqYyPrVw/live
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
In Episode 3 of the second Mental Health Monday edition, we discuss mental health conversations within a family and/or household. We also talk about it from both a kid's and parent's perspective. This episode contains content around suicide, sexual assault, and death of family members (siblings).
The new mental health series called Method to the Madness where we discuss issues that impact our mental health as they relate to our very unique and different backgrounds, perspectives, and ideologies. We hope to create a space where we can engage in critical dialogue, listen to, challenge, and learn from each other. We hope to model how different people can come together and find our comment interest. We might get a little mad at each other, but at the end of the day we are mad at how mental health is dealt with and talked about. Together, we will end the stigma!
New episodes on IGTV and YOUTUBE and FACEBOOK every Sunday. Audio will be available every two Mondays on the WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? by Jani Rad podcast @whatsonyourmindpodcast - available on all podcast platforms. https://www.janirad.com/
Thank you to the Amen Clinic for sponsoring this series. https://www.amenclinics.com/
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast.
Hosts: Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) and John Foley @mensmethodology James Foley Foundation
As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collection: @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Molly and Aaron went from '9-to-5' jobs to a creative arts job where they make their own hours! In this episode, they talk about the transition, what it's been like working with their spouse, and how they approach their business through an artist's lens (pun intended). You'll see. Just listen! Welcome to the show @heeeeybear Hey Bear Productions!
Here's the video they produced: https://youtu.be/mMlnI4c5mmk for Memphis artist @vontaymusic
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Thank you to my amazing friend Marisa Martini of Common Good Clay - another awesome artistic CEO - for supporting my show. Earrings for the GOOD for all! @commongoodclay
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Mady Bowman is the 12 year old (almost 13!) owner and CEO of Mady’s Bling Shop @madysblingshop. She specializes in druzy and customizable glads, cabochon earrings, necklaces, and hair pins. Oh, and she skateboards - no big deal. Mady shares her story and also her wisdom around starting a business - no matter how old you are!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Thank you to my amazing friend Marisa Martini of Common Good Clay - another awesome female CEO - for supporting my show. Earrings for the GOOD for all! @commongoodclay
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
According to Josiah David, he is "just another soul operating these meat suits and trying to have a decent time here on earth. Trying to spread as much light and love as I can until my expiration date!" I usually don't copy/paste bios, but that one brought me so much joy that I HAD TO! Josiah shares his stories on his social media platforms, and I'm so happy that he joined us on the podcast. I also want to thank Corilynn Bailey, my amazing STFS co-host, for jumping in and running the show on this day. I had to take a step back for mental health reasons, and she was a total #bosswoman and covered for me. Content warning: This episode mentions suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, depression, anxiety, medication experiences, substances, psychedelic experiences, childhood trauma, and sexual assault.
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Anita Chatterjee (IG: @anitachatterbox), founder and CEO of A-Game Public Relations (IG: @agame.pr). They transform executives & brands into household names, work with venture capitalists, & celebrity forays into business & tech. She is incredibly passionate about giving a voice to female leaders and empowering them to become successful entrepreneurs by sharing their stories with the world. In fact, Anita is listed on this year's Forbes Next 1000: The Upstart Entrepreneurs Redefining the American Dream.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Sabrina Scholkowski (IG: @thatgirlsabrina) is a former Fashion & Beauty Social Media/Branding Expert who left the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship. She is now the host of Pretty Sure Podcast (IG: @prettysurepodcast), a show for millennials still figuring life out, a Podcast Coach for entrepreneurs and Podcast Agency Owner at Sociouse Media. It sounds like I've had 5 cups of coffee before I recorded this episode, but I think it's just from the energy we gave each other. Look forward to more cool events coming to you from this awesome collab!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast.
I wanted to put the advertisement from Arcade Restaurant (IG: @arcaderestaurant) in this episode, since I share a bit of my podcast origin story here. I am so grateful to live in a city with businesses who want to champion and uplift each other. Arcade Restaurant was the first business to sign up as a sponsor and gave me the confidence to keep going with my dream! Thanks Arcade for being awesome and for serving up the most delish pancakes EVER. If you ever come to Memphis, PLEASE visit this historic and mouth-watering restaurant.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
In Episode 2 of the second Mental Health Monday edition, we discuss mental fitness and emotional intelligence. Heads up - the audio quality isn't as great as usual. We were dealing with a few technical difficulties, but I still wanted to get the content out to you all. This is the 3rd version of the audio uploaded - fingers crossed that 3rd time's the charm! Hope you can still enjoy it!
The new mental health series called Method to the Madness where we discuss issues that impact our mental health as they relate to our very unique and different backgrounds, perspectives, and ideologies. We hope to create a space where we can engage in critical dialogue, listen to, challenge, and learn from each other. We hope to model how different people can come together and find our comment interest. We might get a little mad at each other, but at the end of the day we are mad at how mental health is dealt with and talked about. Together, we will end the stigma!
New episodes on IGTV and YOUTUBE and FACEBOOK every Sunday. Audio will be available every two Mondays on the WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? by Jani Rad podcast @whatsonyourmindpodcast - available on all podcast platforms. https://www.janirad.com/
Thank you to the Amen Clinic for sponsoring this series. https://www.amenclinics.com/
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast.
Hosts: Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) and John Foley @mensmethodology James Foley Foundation
As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collection: @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Stacy Bernal @seestacyspeak is a change instigator, fellow TEDx speaker, activist, author, and so much more! In this episode, we talk about diversity (including neurodiversity!), and she shares her story about her autistic son and the world of activism that she's ventured into.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out MedMap.US @medmapus to find a free or sliding scale medical provider in rural West Tennessee.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Kimberly Singh @thekimsingh is an actress and entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk about how hard 2020 has been. She shares how the loss of her mom has impacted her, how she has reconnected with family, and how she has tapped into her inner strength during tough times. We also talk about body positivity, and she shares her "why."
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
I'm so pumped to present this podswap with @desiamericanpod Desi American Life Podcast! Welcome Priya, Uma, and Deepti to the pod, where we discuss all things career, mindset, expectations, living our lives, and navigating cultural pressure. Give their podcast a listen as well!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast.
Check out MedMap.US @medmapus to find a free or sliding scale medical provider in rural West Tennessee.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
It's me! Just here saying hi, and that I needed my OWN mental health break over the past few weeks. Phew. Thanks for all of the support to everyone's who has been listening to the show. I'm excited to bring you #STFS back again next Monday AND the new series M2M (Method to the Madness) - which honestly, 5 years ago...I would have never done. And I'm very glad I'm challenging myself to do a show like this (listen to this for more on that!).
Continue sharing the show with your friends! Subscribe, subscribe, subscribe! Thanks everyone. Happy mental health Monday. Hope everyone is doing okay out there.
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast.
STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Pallavi Janiani @@caffeinatedbrowngirl is a 22 (NOT 20...my bad!) year old from India who moved to the US for college and recently graduated in May. Through college, she developed a newfound love for herself, her culture and passion for uplifting her community. She started the Caffeinated Brown Girl Podcast in December 2019 to engage in conversations with fellow creatives, business owners and pioneers all through a social justice lens.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out MedMap.US @medmapus to find a free or sliding scale medical provider in rural West Tennessee.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Kristefer Stojanovski is human, yogi, continuous learner, and academic who aims to dismantle our current systems that do not affirm us as humans and our lives! We talk about sexual health, psychology, behavior change, health education, and....Christmas. Because yes - this episode was recorded in December 2020. Also, you can follow Kristefer on Twitter (Handle: KrisStoj)! Enjoy!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out MedMap.US @medmapus to find a free or sliding scale medical provider in rural West Tennessee.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
In Episode 1 of the second Mental Health Monday edition, we kick off the series. We share each share of our 'why's around mental health advocacy and eliminating the stigma around mental health, mental illness, and suicide prevention.
The new mental health series called Method to the Madness where we discuss issues that impact our mental health as they relate to our very unique and different backgrounds, perspectives, and ideologies. We hope to create a space where we can engage in critical dialogue, listen to, challenge, and learn from each other. We hope to model how different people can come together and find our comment interest. We might get a little mad at each other, but at the end of the day we are mad at how mental health is dealt with and talked about. Together, we will end the stigma!
New episodes on IGTV and YOUTUBE and FACEBOOK every Sunday. Audio will be available every two Mondays on the WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? by Jani Rad podcast @whatsonyourmindpodcast - available on all podcast platforms. https://www.janirad.com/
Thank you to the Amen Clinic for sponsoring this series. https://www.amenclinics.com/
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast.
Hosts: Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) and John Foley @mensmethodology James Foley Foundation
As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collection: @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Jen and Cindi are the hosts of the @PatioChats podcast - your neighborhood friendly podcast where people have conversations as if everyone's just chillin' on the patio -- you know...like those pre-covid days? This episode was recorded in 2020 a few months into the pandemic, so enjoy this time capsule episode. Want to know what Jen and Cindi have been up to lately? Check out their next podcast episode for an extra special tiny surprise!"
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out MedMap.US @medmapus to find a free or sliding scale medical provider in rural West Tennessee.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Welcome back listeners, and Happy New Year! I'm excited to kick off the year with this guest. Jenn Messina, RD (IG: @jennthedietitian) is a registered dietitian who is passionate about teaching families about body positivity, body neutrality, and intuitive eating (IG: @evelyntribole) with a goal of breaking us all out of the diet culture we live in. Jenn wants to start these conversations at a young age and has started a course called Body Positive Kids where she and Gillian Goerzen (IG: @gilliangoerzen) work with parents to empower kids to have a healthy relationship with food and their body. Sign up and learn more about the course on her website: jennmessina.com.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out MedMap.US @medmapus to find a free or sliding scale medical provider in rural West Tennessee. And love Black People like you love black coffee - check out @cxffeeblack!
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Vishni and Sanjitha are the creators of The Beautiful Brown Project @beautifulbrownproject, a project designed to embrace, educate, and empower the South Asian diaspora. They work to uplift discussions about taboo South Asian topics and allow people to share their stories on our social media platform!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast.
Check out MedMap.US @medmapus to find a free or sliding scale medical provider in rural West Tennessee.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Divya Balakrishnan @divyabala is an artist, yoga teacher and user behavior enthusiast currently based in the Bay Area. Divya shares her own mental health journey and how gratitude journaling and yoga have played a major role in her emotional and physical healing. Today's episode contains content around body image.
Here are some resources mentioned in the episode:
- Divya's short story: http://www.hidivya.com/musings/breaking-bread-with-pain
- YouTube channel with yoga classes: YouTube.com/divyabala
- Morning Routine w/gratitude practice: http://www.hidivya.com/lifestyle/morning-routine-detox-reset
- Echart Tolle @eckharttolle
- Tim Ferriss @timferriss
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Meet @creolekourt Kourtney George a professional actor and influencer. She loves her friends and family with all her heart, and she strives to help people everyday. She is also an alumna of @spelman_college Spelman College! In this episode, we talk about her acting journey from going viral back in her NYC days to her current LA life (and the new gig she just booked via a new COVID-19 audition process!!). By the time I air this episode, Kourtney will be wrapping this project - so be on the lookout for her comedy horror film! Shout out to @atlantaworkshopplayers!
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out Piece By Piece Strategies and MedMap.US @medmapus
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Meet @Tatyana_Flame_ Tatyana Flame, a Philly-based drag queen and Tik Tok star! Tatyana is currently serving with our United States Navy and started doing drag in November 2019. In this episode, Tatyana shares their drag journey and the fun ways it has evolved over the past several months due to COVID. They are dedicated to creating positive social change and wanted to share a huge shout-out to the William Way Community Center @waygayphilly.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out Piece By Piece Strategies and MedMap.US @medmapus
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: @janirad.me
Nistha Dube @nisthadube is a mindset coach, writer, and aspiring motivational speaker! She's also a fellow podcast host of the show "Rising." Nistha shares her mental health journey from childhood to now. Today’s story contains content around depression, mental illness, and suicide.
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
A blast from the past, recorded on August 16, 2020: Meet Julia Johnson! She is also a podcast host! She's the host of Figure It Out @figure_it_out_podcast, and this our very first podcast swap. In this episode, we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media, what inspires us to podcast, and her new masters program adventure.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out Piece By Piece Strategies and MedMap.US @medmapus
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: janirad.me
Prithvi Mavuri @masalainurdosa is a physician by day and web series host by night! And....he's also my fiance!! In this episode, we talk about what our dating life would have looked like if we had met in person, the relationship we have with nature specifically as Indian people, our connection to animals (shoutout to the International Elephant Foundation and their Human Elephant Coexistence project in Tamil Nadu, India), and Prithvi's platform (IG and Youtube) where he invites South Asians, South Asian Americans, and Telugus to discuss their cross-cultural identities and how culture has played a role in defining their identities over time.
As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out Piece By Piece Strategies and the Desiable Podcasts @desiablepodcasts!
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: janirad.me
Kim Barnett @mybipolarvoice was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder in 2003. She’s had both obstacles and triumphs along the way, and she shares a glimpse of that journey with us today. Her STFS story includes her latest experience at a behavioral health facility and the stigma and discrimination she faced from patients as well as staff. To follow her journey, check out her personal blog - mybipolarvoice.com. Today’s story contains content around racism, racial slurs, psych wards, behavioral health units, mania, manic episodes, bipolar disorder, depression, and psychosis.
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
Marissa Barnathan @marissabarnathan is a Jewish theatre artist living and working in Philadelphia @hrcgreaterphila. She has also been a progressive activist for the past 5 years with the @humanrightscampaign Human Rights Campaign, and she wants to explore the intersection between theatre and social justice. In this episode, we discuss people's motivation to vote for change - including our own personal motivations. Here's the link I mentioned to find out about mail-in ballot rules in your state. When in doubt, check out vote.org. As always, thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show and stream episodes online at janirad.com/podcast. Check out @wyld.gallery WYLD Gallery!
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Sophie Sikes shares her experience of dealing with depression and anxiety throughout her life and how she recently took a step in her mental health journey towards treatment. She discusses the challenges of navigating the stigma around treatment, diagnosis, cultural norms and expectations, transparency, and language. As a listener of What’s On Your Mind’s STFS series, she looks forward to sharing her own story with the hopes that it resonates with the millions of people who feel alone, ashamed, or confused about their own depression and anxiety. This episodes contains content on self harm, substance abuse, physical abuse, and suicide.
-- Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. JRPW Services @jrpwservices (Jani Rad) and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma!
As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists
-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Daniel James Morris is a dear friend and mythology enthusiast among many other things! In this episode, we discuss heroes, monsters, and gods. We learn about the difference between religion and mythology. Most importantly, we talk about the importance of sharing mythology as a form of storytelling. Through these stories, we learn about people and culture and how they transform over time. As always, thank you for the theme music BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. Check out WYLD Gallery and the Figure It Out podcast!
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Alexis Hoyt shares her story about traumas that were done to her in her childhood and her journey of healing. Through her healing, Alexis has discovered that "choice is an act of radical love for yourself" and continues to find ways to empower herself and surround herself by people who non judgmentally provide her with love and support. This story contains discussions of child sexual abuse, PTSD, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt. Alexis shares a series of resources and other personal narratives that have been helpful in her own healing: Instagram accounts include @lizlistens @_lisaolivera @irene_morning @pusssywitch @ptsd_daily @the_healing_coconut @gorditaapplebum. She also discusses the book @thebodykeepsthescore.
-- Thank you for the theme music BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. JRPW Services (Jani Rad) and Be Fearless You Foundation (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma!
As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK).
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
South Asian Therapists
-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Surina Jindal (IG: @surinajindal) is an actress and development producer who takes charge of her creative path and has a knack for finding some hilarious memes and contemplating the meming of life. She's hilarious, has some thoughts around sexual empowerment, small-talk, and dreams, and is one of the stars and creators of Surina and Mel (IG: @surinaandmel - follow them for updates)! As always, thank you for the theme music BK Williams!
Save 20% on every purchase at Serengetee.com with code JANIRAD20. Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast.
Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Priya Nembhard (IG: @priya_nembhard) once applied to be an astronaut! And seriously, she is a smart and funny human. In this episode, we chat about literally everything from whales to protests to The Bachelor to colorism in the Indian community to antiracist media literacy to Black Lives Matter...and so much more. Priya and her husband also co-founded a media production company, and she has her own podcast! Check out her instagram to follow everything she does. As always, thank you for the theme music BK Williams!
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-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Mckenna Baxter (IG: mckennabaxter) shares her story about a trauma she experienced during her first year of college and her journey of healing over the past 8 years. She believes that like an onion, trauma has a LOT of layers to peel through. Looking back, she has found aspects of the situation to be thankful for - including finding and loving someone who has been the catalyst to her life.
Thank you for the theme music BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. JRPW Services and Be Fearless You Foundation are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists: Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network South Asian Therapists -- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Jazmine Renae Murphy shares her thoughts around female empowerment and women in leadership. Her perspective has been informed by her young adult life, military background, and intersectional identity as a black female. She is on a journey to discover "Individual Jazmine," what it means to be on her own in college, how that translates into self-expression and style, and how she wants to share this message through her blog (iamjazminerenae.com) and as a speaker. She is an inspiration to young women everywhere. As always, thank you for the theme music BK Williams!
Save 20% on every purchase at Serengetee.com with code JANIRAD20. Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. IG: iamjazminerenae -- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Amanda is a two time cancer survivor (among SO many other wonderful things) and one my dearest friends. In honor of Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, she shares her story about cancer treatment and specifically how she used medical marijuana to help deal with the side effects of chemotherapy. She sheds some light on THC, breaks down some stigma, and encourages people to use their voice and vote in their local elections. Amanda recommends checking out the American Cancer Society, the Foundation for Women's Cancer, and encourages folks to learn more about Men's Ovarian Cancer. As always, thank you for the theme music BK Williams!
Save 20% on every purchase at Serengetee.com with code JANIRAD20.
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-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Brittany Rodriguez (IG: @ninjanationcoachb) shares her story of love, career, cancer, treatment, and lessons learned along the way. Brittany has found strength through her faith, religion, and her family. She believes that we are capable of being our own heroes and that we should discover our own "why's" and pay it forward in life with kindness, empathy, and respect. She also talks about the power of smiles, laughter, and humor. You can continue to follow Brittany's journey through her facebook page. Thank you for the theme music BK Williams!
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STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. JRPW Services and Be Fearless You Foundation are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma!
As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK).
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
South Asian Therapists
-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Ben Pinson (along with Nic and Bryce) help restaurants tell their stories through their video series. What once started out as a fun family hobby has grown into an entrepreneurial (and still fun!) project. Enjoy this episode with The Food Report as we talk about the Memphis food scene, our favorite spots, what's up and coming, and our appreciation for Memphis and its THRIVING food scene!
Most importantly, the Food Report has regular contests to energize business owners and customers. They work with local restaurant owners to bring Midsouth foodies free food and other giveaways. Follow the Food Report on Instagram and Facebook to participate in their contents. Listeners of this podcast can double their chances of winning this month (September 2020)!
Speaking of awesome Memphis-based restaurants, thank you so much to the Arcade Restaurant for sponsoring this episode! They are the oldest cafe in Memphis and just celebrated their 100 year anniversary.
Save 20% on every purchase at Serengetee.com with code JANIRAD20.
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Music by BK Williams
-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. JRPW Services and Be Fearless You Foundation are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma!
As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK).
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
South Asian Therapists
-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Quinn Tempest is the founder of Create Your Purpose and believes that identifying one's true passion and purpose is the first step in building your story and brand. Quinn and I talk about our stories and even relate our theatre backgrounds to how we got to be where we are. Enjoy!
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Check out Common Good Clay - Do good with your jewelry!
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Music by BK Williams
-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Kyle Nisbeth is a doctoral candidate sharing her very first preview of her dissertation topic - black motherhood and mental health. We also discuss the three seasons of Michigan (Winter, Kind-of Winter, and Spring), exploring the outdoors as a Black female, and our memories of graduate school at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health.
Save 20% off every purchase at Serengetee with code JANIRAD20 - Wear the World!
Check out Common Good Clay - Look good, do good!
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Thank you BK Williams for your amazing music!
-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Vicky Popat is a co-founder of PlantOGram.com and has a bright personality and infectious laugh. In this episode, we'll talk about how her and her husband started PlantOGram, relationships, self-love, confidence, what our hype music is, and of course - plants!
Check out PlantOGram.com, and join ME on the planting revolution! Post your photos to IG and tag @plantograms with #plantitforward and #plantograms.
This episode promotes Serengetee! Wear the World! To save 20% off EVERY purchase, use code JANIRAD20 at checkout.
"Don't just grow it to grow it, grow with purpose." - Vicky Popat
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Music by BK Williams (IG: @briank_williams28)!
-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Avery Hamill is a student activist living in Philadelphia and a member of Students Demand Action. Avery shares how they got involved in activism and promotes the virtual block party happening this Sunday August 16th 12p-2pm ET. Sign up for free online! Speakers and performers include HONORABLE PATRICK J. MURPHY; PHILADELPHIA FREEWAY, RAPPER; AUTHOR JELANI WILSION; JONATHAN LOVITZ, ADVOCATE AND POLITICAL ORGANIZER; JANI RAD, PODCAST HOST AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL; KAITLYN MYERS, SINGER AND SONG WRITER; TATYANA FLAME, DRAG QUEEN; IESHA SEKOU, FOUNDER AND CEO OF STREET CORNER RESOURCES INC; ARI AFSAR, JEANNETTE THE MUSICAL; LAUREN GUNDERSON, JEANNETTE THE MUSICAL; NELSON FIGUEROA JR., FORMER BASEBALL PLAYER; THE HUM'N'BARD THEATRE TROUPE; PENNSYLVANIA REPRESENTATIVE MALCOLM KENYATTA – DISTRICT 181.
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-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Natalie Schuh is a creative and Florida-native who has called Memphis home for the past ten years. In this episode, we discuss our similar but yet very different experiences dealing with the intersection of learning disabilities and mental health as we have navigated spaces throughout our lives that normalize only one type of learning. Thank you to The New Memphis for sponsoring today’s episode, BK Williams for the music, and Erika Brandt for the cover art. To learn more about how you can play a role in bringing diverse learning mediums to students with learning disabilities, check out Learning Ally.
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-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices
Jimmie Hewett is an instructor at Memphis-based fitness and yoga studio Mind Body Haus. In this episode, he processes through an idea he has - swag journey - based on his own journey as a dancer. He wants to bring this idea to his classes and the world!
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-- Jani Rad | Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker Podcaster Professional storyteller empowering others to tell their own story www.janirad.com IG: jrpwservices