The Core Behavioral Psychologist: Recent Episodes
Dr. Tricia Rampersad
COVID-19 & the Black Lives Matter Movement has shaken the world to it's core. It has had a prominent effect on mental health igniting anxiety, depression, coping with injustices and other psychological ailments. This podcast can educate, alleviate pain and shed light on mental health. It is celebrating who you were, who you are and who you are becoming.
In this episode I talk a bit about some positivity, mindset and manifestation. There are some helpful tips that I find helpful and hopefully it will help you too. - Dr. Trish
In this episode, The Core Behavioral Psychologist wraps up the year of this podcast. Dr. Trish has over 15 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with depression, OCD, and anxiety disorders. She has worked in educational settings, hospitals, medical centers, non-profits, and outpatient clinics as a therapist in New York, New Jersey, California and Florida. Dr. Trish specializes in depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorder, relationship/intimacy issues, and OCD. Her treatment modalities include a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness. Her specialties are also Sports Psychology, Forensic and Neuroscience. Dr. Trish is an inclusive therapist and believes in diversity, equity, and multiculturalism.
Beverly Chase is an award-winning television news executive with over two decades of experience in the industry. Working across a variety of projects including scripted, non-scripted, and feature and short-form documentaries, Chase has produced and edited hundreds of hours of television. Previously a producer and editor at NBC News for 15 years, Beverly has worked on critically-acclaimed programs including Nightly News, TODAY, Dateline, Saturday Night Live, as well as working as an Olympics feature editor on location in Torino, Vancouver, and Beijing. She’s produced and edited for high-profile projects in NBC’s news division, including fast-turn breaking news specials ranging from natural disasters such as the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the Indian Ocean Tsunami, to international crises like the global recession, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Beverly has also worked on productions for PBS, History, A&E, Discovery, MTV, and a number of feature documentary projects. At VICE, Beverly has produced across newsmagazine series “VICE” on HBO, “Investigations by VICE” on Hulu, and most-recently, “VICE” on Showtime. As executive producer and showrunner of “VICE” on Showtime, she serves as the lead creative voice behind each episode, overseeing the series vision and leading the show’s process from pitch through final episode delivery. Her work has earned 5 Primetime Emmy® nominations, 9 News and Documentary Emmy® wins, 2 Peabodys and 2 DuPont Awards. She also recently received a Gracie award for Outstanding Non Fiction Showrunner from the Alliance for Women in Media.
Born in Harlem, NY, Dr. Lemny Perez is an Afro-Dominican writer, actress, psychologist, abstract NFT artist & collector. She is a curator for the NFT.Tips Search Light Curatorial team & is the Coaching Lead & Secretary Board Member at the Dream Conduit, a carbon neutral non-profit DAO. Dr. Lemny has sold over 60 1/1 NFTs, is collected by World of Women, Nyla Collection & has shown at a dozen NFT art shows. Featured in Forbes Magazine & Known Origin platform, she is a 2022 speaker at NFT-NYC conference. Dr. Lemny is the seasonal creative director for The Mint List, an #nft music podcast on Spotify and is a Board Member at ManaXR Technologies, Inc. a Web XR company. Lastly, she is the Community Lead at EQQO labs, consultant at Queenz Collection & Xanos NFT Project.
Brendan Buckley was born in Morristown New Jersey and grew up in Mount Arlington. In this episode he speaks of his upbringing having a South Korean mother and an Irish American father. Brendan also speaks of his love for music, self-care, giving back and helping others. Brendan speaks about his journey as a musician and when he first found his love of drumming. After graduating from the University of Miami, Brendan started his music career and toured with Shakira. Brendan speaks of his travels all over the world and learning about different cultures. During COVID, Brendan put his creativity into his music and worked on an album with other drummers all over the world. The album is called Drummer Plus Drummer and is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube & DistroKid. Brendan's contact info: http://brendanbuckley.com/ Instagram: @brendenbuckley Twitter: @BrendanDrums
Jose-Andres Camacho is the Founder of Rise Creative Consulting and Social Media Manager for Oracle Advertising & CX. He has over 5 years of experience in social media marketing and executive ghostwriting for B2B and B2C Fortune 500 brands. He is also a contributor to Brand Storytelling: Put Customers at the Heart of Your Brand Story by Miri Rodriguez. You can follow Jose on Twitter @thejosecamacho and LinkedIn.
In this episode Dr. Joy Johnson speaks about her upbringing, mentor, family and her path to working for one of the top tech companies in the world. Dr. Johnson is a 2015 graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with her doctorate in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. She was an National Science Foundation Fellow and Intel GEM PhD Fellow while at MIT where her research focused theoretical semiconductor process modeling, inventing environmentally benign fabrication processes and electrochemical energy systems. Following graduate school, Dr. Johnson transitioned from researching physical models to building commercial ones in software - leading mobile development at a MIT-founded music technology startup, AudioCommon, as a partner. After leading development of three mobile products at AudioCommon, she transitioned to the west coast to Apple’s Special Projects Group where she worked in HW engineering experience prototyping and has now transitioning back to her research roots in Apple's PPO (Panel, Process, Optics) in emerging display technology development as a HW R&D Engineering Manager. She has served on the NC State University College of Engineering Young Alumni board and on the boards of STEM-related non-profits focused on providing technical, research experiences for minorities and women, including the INTech Camp for Girls and iTREK.
In this episode Rachel Bieber talks about overcoming obstacles while being dyslexic. Rachel is the CEO and Founder of Food & Courage which gives a portion of their proceeds to saving women, children and men from sex trafficking. She has worked in culinary over 15 years and was an entrepreneur and fundraiser since she was 6 years-old. Bieber has won many awards for her work. She worked with the NY Times, Bobby Flay, Fox News, ABC NY & ABC Atlanta. Bieber was also a Michelin Chef in Silicon Valley and worked in NYC. Bieber's story of perseverance, consistency and courage is remarkable. Contact info: Instagram @foodandcourage Website: https://foodandcourage.com/
Joel Yawilli was born in the Republic of Congo and grew up in South Africa. He taught himself how to Code and is now a renowned Product Manager for Google. In this episode Joel talks about his humble upbringing and tips on how to get into the tech industry at any age. Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook team saw Joel's work and reached out to him. This was a fun conversation about resilience and never giving up. You won't want to miss this. Contact info: joelyawili@gmail.com Link to Joel's documentaries https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCufhSOvpKaiIWViWxN9Z8lw
Felicia Singh is an educator, the proud daughter of working-class immigrants, and a lifelong resident of District 32. Singh is running for New York City Council on a platform of education and environmental justice, supporting taxi drivers and small businesses, transportation accessibility, and community building. District 32 Felicia Singh has been an educator for a decade and has diverse experience teaching abroad, on Long Island and in NYC. Her teaching experience includes co-leading the development and implementation of culturally responsive teaching and professional development for teachers and staff. Her work inside and outside of the classroom has been grounded in her firm commitment to empowering communities. She spent two years, 2013-2015, serving the United States in China with the Peace Corps. Upon her return, Felicia continued serving her community as Civic Action Coordinator for Indo-Caribbean Alliance and Vice-President of Our Neighbors Civic Association of Ozone Park by conducting voter registration drives and community service projects. She believes in electing more women into elected office and demonstrated this through her work as Queens Borough Director of Amplify Her from 2019-2020. Felicia was elected to serve as a member of Assembly District 23’s County Committee. In 2020, she served as a member of the Southeast Queens Complete Count Committee, where she worked alongside local leaders and the U.S. Census Bureau to ensure communities like hers were both fully counted and allocated sufficient funding. She also volunteered with Queens Mutual Aid by delivering groceries to neighbors in Ozone Park. Felicia was hired as a community consultant with the National Black Leadership Commission on Health to do COVID outreach and test and tracing in Ozone Park and Far Rockaway.
Contact Info: https://www.felicia2021.com/.
Instagram: @feliciasingh2021.
Twitter: FSingh_NYC
Dr. Rosemarie Maraj is a primary physician who started off in humble beginnings of Trinidad. Dr. Maraj Completed her studies at the University of West Indies in Trinidad & Jamaica. She then ventured to Canada and eventually Baltimore, Maryland USA. In this episode Dr. Maraj talks about the COVID vaccine, her work, education, what it is like to overcome adversity being an Indo-Caribbean doctor, mental health, & the “Me Too” movement. Many issues of today’s Caribbean culture are discussed. You don’t want to miss this discussion. Contact info: rosemarie.maraj@medstar.net
Season 3 Premier! The Core Behavioral Therapist Podcast & YouTube Channel. Based in LA but works around the world, Leah Recania Founder of Revive: & Strong Babes. A physical, spiritual and mental health program for women. We discuss Leah's experience being 2nd generation American Filipina, her spirituality, Asian Hate and women empowerment.
Leah's contact info: Instagram @heystrongbabe Email: leahrecania@gmail.com
In this episode Singapore's Dr. Benjamin Tan and Ms. Goh discuss chiropractic care and mental health with Dr. Tricia Rampersad. It is a fruitful conversation about the quality of care for patients during COVID and beyond. The mission is to help individuals live successful, fulfilling and well meaning lives.
Contact info: Instagram @chirogenesis @sofiawellness @the.core.behavioral.therapist
In this episode we have Dr. Alexandra Stratyner. Dr. Alexandra Stratyner is a Manhattan-based psychologist who provides tailored individual, couples, family and group therapy and assessment services alongside her father, Dr. Harris Stratyner, at Statyner + Associates. Together, the two are recognized for their individualized, compassionate, and strength-based approach to helping individuals achieve psychological wellbeing. Dr. Stratyner received her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Seton Hall University in New Jersey and completed her internship in clinical psychology at Mt. Sinai St. Luke's and Mt. Sinai West Hospitals in New York. She has worked with individuals across the lifespan and in diverse range of settings, including internationally in Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Stratyner is an adjunct faculty member at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, a core faculty member of Caron Treatment Center's New York Pediatric Substance Use Disorder Education Program, and a supervisor in the Department of Psychology and Psychiatry in the Mount Sinai Health System. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Stratyner has authored multiple studies and has served as a research assistant at Weil Cornell Medical College. She has presented her research at multiple conferences, including American Psychological Association, and was recently published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Psychiatric Practice on the topic of complex PTSD. Dr. Stratyner has been a contributor to multiple national and local news programs, including WNBC's News 4 NYC, ABC's Good Morning America, and has been an invited speaker at Horizon Media, Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute, and at New York State Senate Hearings. At the outset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Dr. Stratyner co-founded the Freelance Performers and Mental Health Resource Network, an organization that provides free web-based mental health resources, including a monthly support group, for those in the performing arts who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Stratyner is known for her undeniably human, down to earth approach. What ultimately motivates Dr. Stratyner is the opportunity to help people while getting to know them on a caring personal level. Contact: astratyner@stratynerandassociates.com
In this episode, we have Raymond Ramnarine lead vocalist of Trinidad and Tobago’s Chutney, Soca and Bollywood band Dil-E-Nadan. Raymond, with great enthusiasm, discusses gender equality, mental health issues, God and healing with music. He shares his passion for his country, love and his appreciation to his fans. Raymond is a powerful advocate for women’s protection, he is vocal about domestic violence and advocates for racial equality. Raymond's contact info: Instagram @RaymondRamnarine Tik Tok @RaymondRamnarineOfficial IGTV Married 2 Music M2M.
DJ Lus AKA "The Dominican Kid" hails from Lawrence Massachusetts where he's known for his unique style of blending Spanish and Hip-hop to entertain parties and the airwaves. DJ Lus has DJ’d on iHeart Media and Greater Media commercial radio stations in Boston Massachusetts and Hartford Connecticut. As an on-air jock and Rafael has worked on the highest rated radio shows in his market as well as the largest Urban stations in the United States. Besides his radio mix shows DJ Lus works the club scene 4-5 nights a week spinning in the top clubs and events worldwide. Internationally known DJ Lus has entertained at parties in Brazil, Russia, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Along with his club credentials, he has worked with some of the biggest Hip-hop and Latin artist such as: Pitbull, Trey Songz, DJ Khalid, Cardi B, Sean Paul, Don Omar, and Daddy Yankee. Originator of the Street Video Mix, DJ Lus translated his unique blending style to video creating a new age mixtape. DJ Lus is also a Music Director and help start Change The Play a youth advocacy program to help children and adolescents with entrepreneurship, music, business skills and much more. Contact information: @DJLus on all Social platforms. @changetheplay on Instagram. #DJ #music #DJLus #MentalHealth #Youth #DominicanRepublic #Boston
Proudly in this episode the first Trinidadian American Superior Court Judge of New Jersey, Honorable Judge Avion Benjamin speaks about her humble upbringing. Judge Avion Benjamin speaks about growing up in the Caribbean, the Bronx, her relationship with God, being a woman of color and being appointed judge by New Jersey's Governor Murphy. This is an open, honest and vulnerable conversation.
In this episode Attorney Tara Rampersad Doucette takes us on a journey of what it was like for a young Trinidadian girl to navigate the American educational system. Taramattie Doucette’s journey led her to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. This passion began during her first year in law school when she successfully secured disability benefits for her very first client. Taramattie graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 1988, went to work at Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS), and has been there ever since. She has devoted her legal services career to enforcing the rights of people with disabilities. Taramattie is a senior attorney at GBLS and was a former co-managing attorney of the Elder, Health and Disability Unit at GBLS. In 2007 she co-founded the Children’s Disability Project and for the past fourteen years she has been CDP’s project director, advocating on behalf of low-income children with disabilities. Taramattie’s work to secure benefits for these children as well as adults involves representing them at various administrative levels of appeals before the Social Security Administration and in Federal Court. In 2001, Taramattie started a series of legal rights trainings for residents with disabilities living in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain. During her trainings, no matter what the official topic was, the lack of safe and reliable public transportation came up. The community of people with disabilities had already been engaged in trying to address the problems that they constantly encountered the MBTA. However, their efforts to resolve the problems using normal advocacy tools just did not work. The community knew it was time to take legal action. Taramattie identified critical barriers to transportation access which disrupted the lives of people with disabilities. She has been a lead counsel on the class action lawsuit Daniels-Finegold, et al. v. MBTA, since 2001. This lawsuit, which was settled in April 2006, challenged the accessibility and usability of the MBTA’s services for people with disabilities and was filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act. As a result of the lawsuit, the MBTA signed a Settlement Agreement and has invested an estimated $300 to $500 million to improve public transportation access and services for people with disabilities. For over a decade, Taramattie has been overseeing the enforcement of the Settlement Agreement. Taramattie takes great pleasure in training and mentoring law students, advocates and consumers on enforcing the legal rights of people with disabilities. Over the years she has trained and mentored hundreds of law students and is confident that many will continue to pursue this advocacy work. Taramattie is grateful to GBLS for providing the opportunity to practice in an area of law that she is passionate about and work with a community that inspires her. Taramattie Doucette's contact info is: Tdoucette@gbls.org
In this episode, Netflix's Nadia Jagessar speaks about her Indo-Caribbean American identity, dating and mental health. Born and raised Jersey girl with a West-Indian background, Nadia grew up with her parents and younger brother. She attended Rutgers University for undergrad and received her MBA in Marketing from Seton Hall University. She currently works in marketing at a fragrance and flavors house during the week and runs her event planning company, Euphoria Events, on the weekends. She's a professional dancer and an Oreo enthusiast. Nadia's Instagram is @nadiajagessar
In this episode Reshmi Rampersad talks real about mental health, abuse, cooking therapy, her next steps in education and art. This is a colorful episode into the life of an Indo-Caribbean woman who hails from Trinidad, West Indies. Reshmi is a Trinbagonian foodie and content creator that goes under the name Taste of Trini or Taste of Trinbago. She uses YouTube as a medium to share her recipes, culture and family life. Her main goal is to preserve the recipes and traditions that were passed on in her family. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management. This makes YouTube and her other social media hobbies that she totally enjoys. Cooking is therapeutic for her, so she uses it as a way to de-stress, and to also stay close to home. Reshmi's contact info is Instagram @tasteoftrinbago Youtube: Taste of Trini or here is the website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfYdm21R1-xRmHZl3RQtAZw
Shane Martin is a licensed pilot, a passionate negotiator, speaker and volunteer at a suicidal prevention hotline. He helps people negotiate, gain better self-confidence, and basically become more fulfilled. In this episode Shane speaks about his experiences with COVID, the symptoms and the mental health challenges that come along with it. He gives tips on how to remain positive. Shane also discusses his views on the Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines. Shane currently works for Poll Everywhere. This is worth the listen. His contact information is: Instagram: @ShaneRayMartin @slowburnstory Email: shane@shanraymartin.com
In this episode, Fijian producer, fashion designer and artist, Donna Vaubula discusses issues of mental health, COVID, 2020, and leadership in her industry. Donna hails from Fiji and discussed issues that contribute to creativity and what her experiences are with mental health in the fashion world. Donna had a raw and rich discussion filled with tremendous knowledge and poise. It is definitely worth the listen. Donna's contact information is, Instagram: @donnalesiv @donnalesiproductions. Her husband's Dan's fashion line is @Bulaboyclub
In this episode Immigration Lawyer Kimberly Krone, JD discusses immigration law and how it pertains to children in foster care. Krone graduated from Seton Hall University and worked with foster care youth when at Rutgers University. She discusses immigrant youth who have cases that could lead to deportation. Krone also discusses the impact the issues of 2020 had on immigration and youths.
In this episode, Asha Rampersad, Lawyer and University Professor of labor and employment, discusses her role as a mother to a child diagnosed with autism. Asha discusses mental health, behavioral and familial issues regarding autism on the spectrum. She unpacks what it is like and tools she created to help others understand her child’s neurological diagnosis. Disability, mental health, cultural and educational issues are also discussed. The mood was lightened in this episode. There was some fun while discussing a topic that many parents are dealing with in 2020.
Norman L. Phelps II is an Aerospace Engineer at NASA & Structural Dynamics/Loads Analyst at Kennedy Space Center. In this episode Phelps discusses his experiences in 2020 regarding working for NASA, BLM, God and mental health. This is an open and honest conversation about Phelps religious beliefs and science. There is also discussion about some of NASA's missions and questions about the universe. The views shared are the opinions of Norman L. Phelps II and not NASA or Kennedy Space Center.
In this episode Nathan Canto - Creative Pastor at Hillsong SF talks about mental, spiritual, physical health during 2020 and beyond. Canto uses powerful analogies about self-care, self-reflection, and growth mindset. He also speaks about public worship and having a relationship with God. If you'd like to be enlightened, have a look. Canto's contact info is: nathan.canto@hillsong.com IG @nathanmichaelcanto
Season Finale - Dr. Antoine Crosby is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who completed his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Atlanta, Georgia and received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in San Francisco, California. Through training he has worked with clients in various settings including community mental health centers, university counseling centers, inpatient hospital units, and forensic settings. In these settings he has been afforded the opportunity to work with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. More specifically, Dr. Crosby’s clinical experience and passion involves working with ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender minorities across the lifespan, individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, substance use, and other marginalized groups.. This episode Dr. Antoine Crosby talks about being a Pastor's Kid (PK), depression, Black Lives Matter, race, trauma and social injustices men of color experience. This episode is filled with tips to maintain positive mental health during COVID as well. Dr. Crosby also speaks to the influx of working professionals moving back home with their parents. The psychological ramifications that both adult children and parents experience, while coexisting together. Dr. Crosby also discusses what sufferings LGBTQQIIA+ endure during these trying times. Dr. Crosby's info Instagram: @iamunapologetically_me email: DrCrosby@affirmativespaces.com
Anugreh Sapra is a Certified Gallup Strengths Finder Coach. He owns his own Consulting business, coaches and helps build teams into world class organizations. Anugreh graduated from Hillsong College in Australia, with a Bachelors degree in Theology and a Masters in Divinity, in Biblical Studies. This discussion entails finding and focusing on your strengths in order to live a better and fulfilled purpose and life. This was an amazing and spectacular discussion. Anugreh's contact information is Instagram @anugreh email: anugrehsapra@gmail.com
Many parents are making tough decisions about educating their children during COVID-19. The topic of this episode is Home Schooling and Distance Learning with Emily Walley. Emily is a credentialed, certified teacher, for 6 years and an Educational Consultant in California. She gives vital tips for parents who have children in general education and those who have IEP plans. Emily started her own Educational Consulting business. She is an expert at teaching and tutoring various subjects to children of various ages. This is a very helpful and rich conversation. Her contact info: IG @emilygracetutoring and blog/business website https://emilygracetutoring.com/home/
Tysen Graham is a Masters Level Social Worker in New Jersey who worked with the Severely Mentally Ill (SPMI) population and currently works with DDI patients. Ms. Graham has worked in medical facilities, clinics, hospitals and psychiatric facilities all over New Jersey. She was born and raised in Jersey City NJ. This episode entails capitalism, mental health funding, Black Lives Matter, government policy and President Trump's mental health.
This episode is a discussion with actress and performer Aya Hoja. Aya is a Turkmen-American actor, model, and dancer. Born in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, performance art has been a passion of hers since birth. She spent most of her life in Turkmenistan, attending a musical school and learning how to act, dance and play piano. She has lived in San Francisco for over 20 years, received a Bachelors degree in marketing from San Francisco State University and had a successful career working in sales and at a marketing publishing company. Aya discusses mental, emotional and spiritual health for artists during COVID-19. Her views on positive psychology, meditation, mindfulness and living in abundance helps to shed light during crisis. To follow Aya go to her Instagram @hoja.aya and her website is www.hojaaya.com
Born in Harlem, NY, raised in Washington Heights, NY, Hoboken, NJ and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Dr. Lemny Perez is an Afro-Dominican-American writer, poet, international psychologist, filmmaker, painter, cartoonist, actor and founder of Pure Lotus Wellness. Dr. Perez is a Buddhist practitioner in the Jonangpa lineage, and volunteers at The Tibetan Buddhist Rime Institute. She is the Director of Global Healing at Gratitude Alliance, and volunteers at the NYC Covid-Care Network. Dr. Perez serves as the Chair for Division 52, International Psychology Covid-19 Task Force: Service Delivery group. She is the former Director of Behavioral Health at West Oakland Health Council, a Federally Qualified Health Clinic in The Bay Area, California. Dr. Perez is shooting a documentary “162-Departed" about gentrification in Washington Heights, and is working on a cartoon series called “Dominicana Soy”: Tales of dissertating on ethnic ID, beauty and self-esteem.” She lives in Washington Heights, NY.
Airika Adams works for mega tech company Wix. Born and raised in South Florida, Airika pursued her dreams at the Arts Academy of San Francisco. In this episode we have a conversation about women of color working in tech, social anxiety, Black Lives Matter, relationships and much much more. To follow Airika her IG is @airikaadams and her podcast is called @thefreshmelanin
On this episode author and poet Jameria Blain talks about Black Lives Matter, her book "Blooming Petals" and her experiences with racism. Jameria was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and is currently an Art student in San Francisco, California. This is a powerful discussion where Jameria speaks about purpose in pain. Her Instagram is @jameriablain_
Tyler Steinke is a director at Runway Innovations Hub, a startup in San Francisco, California. He hails from a small farming town in Indiana. Tyler discusses what Black Lives Matter means to him. He also speaks about white privilege, and coping strategies to deal with alleviating stress and anxiety. To follow Tyler on Instagram pls go to @TylerASteinke
Debbii Dawson is an up and coming artist and rising star in the music industry. Debbii struggled with social anxiety and used music therapy to help alleviate symptoms. With the Black Lives Movement, she discusses the impact it has had on her. Debbii also talks about her experiences with racism when she lived in Minnesota. Debbii's Instagram is @debbiidawson
This episode The Core Behavioral Therapist has a candid conversation with a NYC, Hudson Professional Mariner. Steven Donoghue discusses how Black Lives Matter has impacted him, the maritime industry and his home. Conversation about white privilege and interactions with police officers was also discussed.
This episode interviews Ria Rampersad, an essential worker in NYC during COVID-19. She speaks about her experience feeding the neighborhood she had to work in. Also, she explains the mental and emotional toll COVID-19 had on her. Some techniques to alleviate anxiety and stress are also addressed.
COVID-19 has forced people into isolation. Lack of contact with the outside world has a detrimental effect on mental health. This episode I sat with Shane Martin, a volunteer at the National Suicide Hotline, to discuss signs someone wants to commit suicide. Symptoms of depression was also discussed.