Untying Knots: Minds and Souls Untethered: Recent Episodes
Perry Clark, LMFT
A knot is a focus point in a rope. Multiple knots can shorten the length of rope. A knot can disrupt how a rope coils or uncoils. A knot can also be a place to provide a grip for climbing and holding something in place. Our lives can be full of knots that can be either helpful or unhelpful. The Untying Knots podcast is here to stimulate listeners by untying knots that hamper our understanding around mental health issues, and helping to find the knots that are there to help one climb or stop their fall. We focus on sharing information, education about mental health, psychotherapy and the practice of it from a Black-Indigenous-Person-of-Color lens. We interview people who work in the field of mental health. We discuss myths and realities about the field, and we talk with creatives on how mental health impacts the challenges they face, how they overcome these challenges, and how it helps them live an authentic empowered life.
I chat with returning guest Dr. Erin Findley, about their experience with Developmental Trauma Training Institute (DTTI), taking courses through DTTI, and how DTTI aims to help others learn to work with trauma beyond what we learned (or not!) in school.Linkshttps://linktr.ee/developmentaltrauma.institutehttps://www.dtti.co/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095102667490@developmentaltrauma.institutehttps://www.heartmath.org/https://brainspotting.com/https://www.erinfindley.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-findley-psyd/
I chat with Jose Aleman, who is a Coach and MFT. We discuss their program now on IG called Loving Your Awkward Self, which centers on Queer, BIPOC, and First Immigrant individuals. Give it a listen, share, and more soonLInks:https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithjose/https://www.coachingwithjose.com/abouthttp://www.joseluisaleman.com/https://www.facebook.com/jlalemantherapyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jlalemantherapy/
I am please to share with you my friend Marcus Webb. Who is a sound designer, Composer, and Musician. Together we've put together a project call NeuroVibe, and what to share it with you. We discuss Psychoacoustics, what it is, and how it can be a helpful part of your Mental Health Journey. Which is music I often use in connection with Brainspotting. So please listen and enjoy.LinksNeuroVibe (No ad interruptions)https://soundcloud.com/neurovibebrainspottingMarcus Webb Sound Designhttps://www.instagram.com/marcuswebbsounddesign/https://www.facebook.com/marcuswebb.musichttps://patreon.com/MarcusWebbMusic?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_linkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuswebbuxsounddesign/
Celebrating 3years of PodcastingI chat with returning guess Steve Sawyer, LCSW about his Development Trauma Training, Diggings Roots. Working with Brainspotting and Trauma. We also discuss the material and experiences that are interconnected in Development Truama. So listen, learn and share.Links:Steves Websitehttps://www.stevesawyerlcsw.net/indigenous-servicesDevelopment Trauma Training Institute https://linktr.ee/developmentaltrauma.institutehttps://www.dtti.co/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095102667490@developmentaltrauma.instituteHeartMap:https://www.heartmath.org/Brainspotting:https://brainspotting.com/
CW: Discussion of sex, sex work, and sexual situationsI chat with fellow Geek & Leather Man Jack Thompson, about his project Adventures in Leather. Which is a blend of Geeky Tabletop Roleplaying Gaming and the BDSM/Kink/Leather culture which support charity actives. We talk about the how it is an approchable pathway for those not drawn to the bar/contest scene to enter BDSM/Kink/Leather culture. As well as how Geekdom and BDSM/Kink/Leather merge and support each other in finding our awaken to either space. We talk about Deadpool & Wolverine as well. So come geek out, enjoy, and share.LinksBook:https://www.survivingtransphobia.com/Adventures in Leather:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555404596048https://www.twitch.tv/adventures_in_leatherJack:IG: @ jackiml2019https://www.facebook.com/jack.thompson.75470
I chat with Susanne Mariga, Author of Profit First : Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). We discuss the Profit First system for managing money in a business. As well as some of the mental health concerns being a Minority Business Owner. So check it out and share.Links:For the Profit Map ChartProfitmap.cohttps://susannemariga.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@profitfirstwithsusannemarigahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susannemariga/https://www.facebook.com/susanneymarigahttps://www.instagram.com/susanne.mariga/
I chat with Shana James Relationship Coach, Podcaster, and Author of Honest Sex, about their work with men and relationships. We did a podcast exchange. So also check out their podcast The Man Alive Podcast, where we discuss grief and men. Check it out, and share.Links: www.shanajamescoaching.comwww.shanajamescoaching.com/297-grieving-menYoutube:https://youtu.be/GGIq5_Ll4zk?si=VYvXSue1gpbqQ9zb
Time for another TherapBlerdOut with my co-host Dr. Mercedes Samudio. This time we're talking about Marvel's X-Men'97. With a very serious lens not just toward our shared love of Storm (Praise Storm),but at the messages and handling of trauma. Just because someone is a telepath doesn't automatically make them a good therapist. So give us a listen, yes there will be spoilers, and share.Link:https://solo.to/dr.mercedessamudio
I chat with Amber Ontiveros. Who is the author of Heal The Four Woundings: A Guide to Ending Discord and Discrimination. We discuss the 4 wounds, as well as the blend of mental health and spirituality. Please listen, enjoy, and shareLinks:healthefourwoundings.comlinkedin.com/in/amberontiveros
I chat with Rupert Kinnard.Who is a BIPOC & LGBTQ identified, Cartoonist and Creator of Cathartic Comics. Whose collective work has been gathered together and is being release by StackDeck Press as OOOPs, I just Catharted! 40 years of Cathartic Comics. Its crowdfunding launches on . Please listen, check it out, and support this part of our BIPOC & LGBTQ History.Links:OOOPs, I just Catharted! 40 years of Cathartic ComicsPrelaunch sign up:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stackeddeckpress/ooopsi-just-catharted-50-years-of-cathartic-comicshttps://stackeddeckpress.com
Pride Celebration MonthI chat with Jordan Green, who is one of the artist, and first time artist in the Black LGBTQ Graphic Anthology We Belong from Stackdeck Press. We talk about his journey, work, and life experiences that informed his work. As well as being Blerds and part of ONYX Men. Listen, share, and enjoyLinks:IG: @jkgartz.https://stackeddeckpress.com
Candace McAfee, also known as Candace the Magnificent, is a Black queer genderfluid voice actor, TTRPG performer, streamer and writer. When they’re not working, she enjoys obsessing over pop culture, collecting books, spending time with their two cats, and making beautiful things.Links:https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificentIG: https://www.instagram.com/candacethemagnificent/Black and Pink Abolition:https://www.blackandpink.orgBloom & Blight:https://twitter.com/BloomandBlightOther World Hollywood:https://www.chaosium.com/blogsignificant-streams-7-twelvesided-stories/Chaotic Wholesome:https://www.chaoticwholesomepresents.com A Weekend with Friends of Jackson Elias- Queer Horror Panel:https://www.youtube.com/live/NGbjoZPzISc?si=S-fpLCk3HGPaT_-KUnder a Black Rainbow:https://www.amazon.com/Under-Black-Rainbow-Bucho-Rodenberger/dp/B0CQ14ZQ64/
Celebrating Pride I chat with SS Ambrose (She/They) who is an Award Winning TTRPG Performer and the Creative Director and Founder of Othersider Studios. We discussed producing Actual Play games and Queer Horror. Listen, enjoy, and share.Links:IG& Twitter: ssambrose_Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/othersiderstudiosYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@othersiderstudiosBluesky: Othersider StudiosA Weekend with Good Friends panel- Queer Horrorhttps://www.youtube.com/live/NGbjoZPzISc?si=h5PPv1YmGAjIanscGame: Something is Wrong Herehttps://kiramagrann.itch.io/something-is-wrong-here
LGBTQ PrideWe start of this month of LGBTQ Pride, with short interview with Joe Hawkins. Who has many roles including Leader and co-founder of the Oakland LGBTQ Center, LGBTQ Health& Wellness Activists, and Event Promoter of Blatino Oasis. Include being a husband and Father. So please listen, share, and enjoying this Pride.Links:https://www.facebook.com/joehawkinsoaklandhttps://www.instagram.com/oaklandlgbtqcenter/https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/directoryhttps://www.blatinooasis.com/
I chat with Dr. Erin Findley PsyD., who is a Psychologist in Napa, Ca who has interest and focus on working with Neurodiversity in Couples. Especially when both member of the relationship are Neurodiversity identities. So listen, learn, and share.Links:https://www.erinfindley.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-findley-psyd/
I chat with Dr. Erin Findley PsyD., who is a Psychologist in Napa, Ca is a Certificate Brainspotting and Consultant who also uses Brainspotting for Gaming in TableTop Roleplaying (TTRPG) as well as a few related topics. So listen, learn, and share.Links:https://www.erinfindley.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-findley-psyd/
Welcome back to another TheraBlerdOut session, with Dr. Mercedes Samudio, LCSW. We discuss the movie The American Society of Magical Negroes. So check it out and shareLink:http://shameproofparenting.com
Dr. Mercedes Samudio and I Once more TheraBlerdOut, as we discussed the recently release short from the Spider-verse:The Hero Within. Which was done with connection to the Kevin Love Foundation, and mental health. Check it out and share it.Links:http://shameproofparenting.comYoutube:https://youtu.be/AFPLRIdn1pk?si=M9LQ7aW8VRSEt7fEKevin Love Foundation: Lesson Planhttps://kevinlovefund.org/spider-man-lesson/
I chat with Brandon O'Brien, who is a writer, performance poet, teaching artist, and game designer from Trinidad and Tobago. We read some selective pieces from his poetry collection Can you sign my tentacle? As well as discuss mental health, supporting community, and Big Bad Con. So listen and share.Links:brandonobrien.xyz @therisingtithes on Twitter & InstagramThe Speculate! podcast at speculatesf.com The Skiffy and Fanty Show at skiffyandfanty.com
I chat with Jerry Grayson of Khepera Publishing. Jerry is the publisher of several Tabletop Role Playing Games(TTRPG) which have a more POC/Black focus to them. Khepera publishing products are : Godsend Agenda, Hellas, Atlantis, Mythic D6 system, Bastion, Terra Oblivion, and Irin. If you are interested in playing these? Use the code to get copies from DrivethurRPG.Links:https://kheperapublishing.comATLANTIS: The Second Agehttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9ef2866fab HELLAS: Worlds of Sun and Stonehttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9c7d76d7a5 MYTHIC D6https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9be31ae9f5
Black History/Pride/ Celebration Returning guest Jubi Arriola-Headley and I chat about their new book of Poetry Bound. We discuss the work and motivation/stories behind this collection of poems. We read several of them, and I hope you share them.Linkshttps://www.justjubi.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jubijustjubi/Boundhttps://www.perseabooks.com/bound
Black History/Pride/CelebratonI chat once again with David Archer, MSW, MFT, and Author about their other 2 books Racial Truma Recovery and Black Meditation. As find out that 5th book is on it's way to the world too. Please listen and shareLinks:https://archertherapy.com/links/Black Meditation https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450441Racial Trauma Recoveryhttps://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450472
Black History/Pride/Celebration I chat with Dxtr Spits, Spoken Word Artist, Entrepreneur, and Creator of #How Men Cry. We talk about Black Men's mental health and expression. How #How Men Cry can support men. Dxtr also share several piece of their work on their life experience. Please listen and share with the men in your life.Links:https://howmencry.com/https://www.instagram.com/dxtr_spits/https://www.facebook.com/DXTRSpits/https://soundcloud.com/dxtrspits
Black History/Pride/ CelebrationI chat with Dr. Damon Silas, about the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). We focus on what it is, how it works, and we demo it. This demo is focus for Black, LGBT, and Men who are seeking to their best selves. So please listen and share.Links: https://damonsilaspsychology.comFrom Mourning To Knight: Overcoming Losshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07949YRGS?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_rSgqzbJEWMN1C&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpeWhat’s Your ACTION Plan? 6 Powerful Ways To Get Unstuck In Your Life Nowhttp://books2read.com/u/mZ5qjR
Black History/Pride/Celebration MonthReplaying. I had always felt this episode would have been good for February. So we're going to replay this one. Please enjoy my chat with Aaron Johnson who is a co-founder of Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action. We discuss the subject of being Chronically Under Touched, and most especially for Black Men. Since the events of the Pandemic Lockdown, the subject of physical connect and touch have gained more attention. For men, and especially Black Men how and why we are touch can have an impact on how we relate and function in the world. Listen, and share out conversation.LinksWebsite: CUTProject.org, Unrestedlabor.comEmail: unrestedlabor@gmail.comInstagram: @holistic_resistance @cut.project
I chat this time with Pam Punzalan, who I had chance to finally meet at Big Bad Con 2023. Pam is a Writier and Lead Editor on a numerous Table Top Roleplaying Games, The Executive Director of Dames Making Games of Toronto, Queer Advocate, and Gamer. We talk about their work on Blades in the Dark: Dagger Isles, as well as their work in bring more marginalized voice to the gaming world through their nonprofit and the venue of Big Bad Con. Additionally the challenges of being Queer and Immigrant in todays world.Links: Dames Making Gameshttps://damesmakinggames.orgIG, Twitter, & Bluesky: TheDoveTailor
I chat with Logan Boese, who is an Actor, Writer, and Story Guide for the Table Top RolePlaying Game (TTRPG) Coyote and Crow. We discuss the game, Native America stories and ethos around stories. As well as the stories and drives that come up while playing TTRPGs and story telling in a none western centric focus. We as always discuss mental health too. So listen, explore, and share.Links:Logan Boesehttps://www.loganboese.comCoyote and Crow TTRPGhttps://coyoteandcrow.netIG:https://www.instagram.com/loganboese/
I chat once again with Author and Illustrator Ajuan Mance. About their new illustrated children's book What Brothas do all day...?. We does the inspiration about the book, their journey and experience as an Illustrator with an Academic background, and the nature of art in Black community. And this book makes an nice gift for the holidays. So listen and shareLink:https://www.ajuanmance.comhttps://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ajuan-mance/what-do-brothas-do-all-day/
I chat with Kelly Baker, LMFT about her work at Onyx Trauma Healing Center, ExpresArte Cultural Wellness Collective, and Brainspotting. Especially their work at ExpresArte, which helps in the training and support for BIPOC Therapist entering the field. We talk about the challenges and support this program faces. As well as the organization that help support this program in in California. Listen, and share Links:https://www.hanfordonyxcounseling.com/1home/https://www.expresartewellness.org
I chat with David Archer: MSW, MFT, Psychotherapist, and Author. We discuss 2 of his books Anti-Racist Psychotherapy and his Afrofuturistic book Black Mountain. We explore what motived each one, how they can help, and enjoy of our shared enjoy of mental health, anime, and Afrofuturism. Listen, enjoy, think, and share.Linkshttps://archertherapy.comwww.archertherapy.com/linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/archertherapy/https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450434https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781998871018
In this Special program: Dr. Mercedes Samudio discuss the MCU movie The Marvels. From the lens of BIPOC, Mental Health Professionals, and Blerds. We try not to give spoilers, but some slip in. As well as some the other various genres that have overlaps with what we experienced. But thing I strongly suggest, go look at it with your own eyes.Links:http://shameproofparenting.com
I chat with Brain Ragas, is the Director of the SF Aids Foundation program Black Brothers Esteem. Which services Queer Blackman with community and those who are living with HIV. We talk about this type of work, the need for it, and a number of the challenges facing Queer Black men in the San Franscisco, Ca. Listen and share.Link:https://www.sfaf.org/programs/black-health/
Special ProgramIn this Special Program, I chat with Richard Ruane. Chief Editor on the Table Top Roleplaying Game (TTRPG), Moonlight on Roseville Beach. We discuss the game, its creation and influences, Hammer films, Queer Culture and History, the Kickstarter, and working with Symphony Entertainment. Listen, Share, and support the Kickstarter.LinksKickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/r-rook/moonlight-on-roseville-beach-hardbacks-and-offset-paperbacks?ref=user_menuWebsite:https://www.r-rook.studioIG: @rrookstudioItch.iohttps://r-rook.itch.io
I get the blessed and delightful chance to talk with London Carlisle. Who is an actor of stage, and audio drama. They are an avid gamer of Table Top Games, both as a player and Gamesmaster. With that work on stage there are trained in stage combat, and most especially Katana, via the Samurai Sword Soul theatre company. We talk about their upcoming D&D in a Castle in April 2024. As well as being an actor and Blerd in the TTRPG spaces. London also has a podcast and a YouTube channel with his fellow gamers. Check this episode out and share.Linkshttps://www.londoncarlisle.comIG:@londoncarlisleSpot Hiddenhttps://www.youtube.com/@spothiddenOne11 podcasthttps://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1670367139 Samurai Sword Soul Theaterhttps://www.samuraiswordsoul.com
I chat with fellow Mental Health Profession and friend Dr. Eric DitzMedrud. We talk about his new book The Better Man: A guide to consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex. In our discuss we talk about Connect, Repression, Trauma, and Play. As well as the Myth and Realities around mental health. Check it out and share.Links:@DrEricFitzAuthor Landing Page: https://www.drericfitz.com/the-better-man Amazon: https://amzn.to/43jojfY Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/TheBetterManBN Bookshop: https://bit.ly/TheBetterManBkshpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericfitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericfitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drericfitz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drericfitz Twitter: https://twitter.com/drericfitz @WonderwellPressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonderwellpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wonderwellpressLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wonderwellpress Twitter: https://twitter.com/wonderwellpress
Content Warning: Death, Death of child, StillbirthIn this Special Programing, Yuvelca Magdalena joins us again to discuss their new book The Stillbirth Prevention Advocate. We discuss the stigma around Stillbirth, how it is handled, and what we can do more about. We discuss Trauma language and the invisible web of grief that connects them.Links:https://www.facebook.com/yuvelca.reyes.7https://www.instagram.com/doulaonthegrow/https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvelca-magdalena-aarrington-59896887/Yuvelca.comEmail to use is info@Yuvelca.com
I chat with Regina Faridnia, LCSW- is a Brainspotting trainer/consultant, EMDR trained, Mindfulness/Mind Body Medicine trained & a Somatic Experiencing Practioner (SEP).She has experience working:First/Second Responders, addiction (over 20 yrs experience), complex/developmental trauma, Historical/Intergenerational Trauma as well as adoption.We discuss working in this these many areas, as well their own Brainspotting course, Echoes& Ripples. Please check them out and share...Links:https://www.indigenacounseling.comhttps://www.indigenacounseling.com/res
In this Special Program I TheraBlerd Out once more with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW & Coach. We discuss the Netflix, Comedy-Horror movie They Cloned Tyrone. We try our best not to spoil the movie, as we discuss the mental health elements we see in the movie. So get your popcorn and enjoy.Linkshttp://shameproofparenting.com
I chat with Drexwell Seymour, Author, Businessmen, Motivational Speaker, and Money Literacy teacher. We discussed he life growing up in Turks &Caicos, and the journey to find his purpose in Life. Which centered in the his work with Money, and his work with Money Literacy. We also discuss the relationship with money that we all have and don't realize is an expression of our Mental HealthLinks:www.drexwellseymour.comseemoredrexwell@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/100000062421449
In this Special Program I chat with Viktor Kerney. Who is the Co Editor of the Black Queer Anthology We Belong, produced in connection to Stack Deck Press and Prism Comics. The other Co editor is William o. Tyler. Their crowdfunding campaign is present on Zoop ( https://zoop.gg/c/webelong ). We discuss the creation of this anthology what goes into making a project like this and the messages with in it. So please Listen, Share, and support the crowdfunding. Links: https://zoop.gg/c/webelong https://stackeddeckpress.com/ https://www.prismcomics.org/
https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/strangelore/list?title_no=203724&page=1
https://www.amazon.com/StrangeLore-vol-1-Viktor-Kerney-ebook/dp/B07MT5LWBV
@hisnameisviktor
https://www.patreon.com/Vkerney
https://www.facebook.com/viktor.kerney
This podcast is 2 year old, and to celebrate it. I chat with Sekayi Edward, LMFT. Who recently started his private practice Hidden Quest Therapy. We discussed being a Black, Geek centered therapist, and starting a practice. So please check it is out, and consider checking out Sekayi's practice.Linkssekayie@hiddenquesttherapy.comwww.hiddenquesttherapy.com
In this Special Program I chat with William O. Tyler. Who is the Co Editor of the Black Queer Anthology We Belong, produced in connection to Stack Deck Press and Prism Comics. The other Co editor is Viktor Kerney. Their crowdfunding campaign is present on Zoop ( https://zoop.gg/c/webelong ). We discuss the creation of this anthology and its message. We also discuss William's other works (Anxious Ax, Siren.0, and Cinephilia) which were part of how he manage his mental health during COVID lockdown, and would assets for any therapist work with a number of mental health challenges. So please Listen, Share, and support the crowdfunding.
Links: https://zoop.gg/c/webelong
linktr.ee/williamotyler
https://stackeddeckpress.com/
https://www.prismcomics.org/
I get to chat in this episode with Shalita Grant, Actress & Entrepreneur. Shalita can been seen in NCIS:New Orleans, NCIS, Search Party, Mercy Street, and multiple other showers. While filming NCIS: New Orleans, Shalita began to develop traction alopecia. Which effect millions of Black womens hair and lives ever year. We discussed the experience, the impact to her mental health, and the Post Traumatic Growth(PTG) that led to a solution and creation of her product and business Four Naturals hair care business. Listen and share
Links: mailchi.mp/fournaturalshair/four-naturals-at-home Instagram: @fournaturalshair Website: www.fournaturalshair.com
I chat with Sophia Ansari Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Play Therapist. Sophia and I, discussed what is Play Therapy, how to become a Play Therapist, and being a BIPoC Therapist. We also talk about how Geek therapy with our clients, and our enjoyment of Ms. Marvel. So please enjoy, and share...
Link:
Let’s Play Therapy Institute visit,?https://letsplaytherapy.org/
I chat with Dr. Darlene Hall Ph.D.. Who is a Black lesbian Psychologist with strong social justice values. She have a written a text calledYouth Development Theory & Practice: Intergrating a Trauma Framework, which is based of their work with non-profits and community organization focused on work with youth. Many of these youth have been through multiple traumatic experiences. Dr. Hall's text is written for the layman who will be working with these youths. To help them work with these youth from a place of greater understand of trauma, that can impact how their organization operates. This include the funding sources. So please check out their book and associate workbook in the link below, and share.
Links www.intersectionsconsulting.com intersectionsconsulting@gmail.com
Youth Development Theory & Practice: Intergrating a Trauma Framework https://www.amazon.com/dp/1081035803?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I chat with Aaron Johnson who is a co-founder of Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action. We discuss the subject of being Chronically Under Touched, and most especially for Black Men. Since the events of the Pandemic Lockdown, the subject of physical connect and touch have gained more attention. For men, and especially Black Men how and why we are touch can have an impact on how we relate and function in the world. Listen, and share out conversation.
Links
Website: CUTProject.org, Unrestedlabor.com Email: unrestedlabor@gmail.com Instagram: @holistic_resistance @cut.project
Special Programming Mercedes and I, Blerd Out again as we discussed the new Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse movie. Listen as we enjoy the representation, the What if..., and the Mental Health elements at play in the movie. So get your popcorn, get your note pad, and make sure your web shooter is loaded as we journey across the Spider-verse.
Link: http://shameproofparenting.com
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month
As we wrap up Pride month, I chat with Queer Cartoonist, Educator, and Scholar, Justin Hall. Justin and I discuss the history of comics, Queer comics, and their work in creating True Travel Tales, Hard to Swallow, and Theater of Terror: Revenge of the Queers. As well as upcoming work chronicling some of the Queer history of San Francisco. We also discuss the education of future Comic Creators, and the Myth & Realities of Mental Health. Listen, and share.
Links: https://www.justinhallawesomecomics.com https://www.instagram.com/justinhallcomics/
California College of the Arts https://www.cca.edu
Celebrating LGBTQ+ month
As we continue to celebrate Pride month, I chat this week with Dana the TherActivist (They/ Them), MSW. Who is a Therapist, Author, Filmmaker and Activist. We discussed the being a Therapist and being an Activist, for our client and our society. Dana work includes supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ youth. So listen in, learn, and share.
Links: https://www.theractivist.com
https://www.instagram.com/theractivist/?hl=en
Content Warning: This episode discusses the topics of Violence: Physical, Emotional, and Sex in nature.
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride
As we celebrate this Pride month, I speak with Marjorie Vazquez (She/They), AMFT from Rouse Relational Wellness, on the topic of Intimate Partner Violence. This is an importance topic when looking at the landscape of Relationships (poly, open, monogamist relationships, and etc.), and is often under seen and reported when looking at LGBTQ+ health. We discussed what is IPV, how support can be found, and signs to watch for. Please listen and share.
Links: Rouse Relational Wellness https://www.rousetherapy.com
Bay Area Women Against Rape https://bawar.org
Bay Area Open Minds https://bayareaopenminds.org
Gaylesta https://gaylesta.org
Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Celebrating Pride Month 2023I chat with J Tebias Perry, a Gay Leatherman of Color. We discuss some of his life experiences in Leather, their work in as a writer, and their upcoming book Leather Mentorship: How to get it and how to benefit from it. J Tebias, explain some the work they have done for NCSF title abuse line, as part of the Titleholder Outreach Program. Additional we talk about their efforts to help others move past the generational trauma that has keep us for embrace our power and enjoying our lives here and in Europe. As well as a Myth and Realty around mental health. So check it out, and share.J Tebias Perry's LinksJ Tebias Perry - Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/jtebias.perryJTebias.i.am - IGhttps://www.instagram.com/jtebias.i.am/NCSF - National Coalition of Sexual Freedom https://ncsfreedom.org
Celebration of Pride 2023We start our Celebration of Pride 2023 with David Khaliki LMFT, discuss their work with LGBT couples. Most especially relationship of a Multiethnic nature. Where power dynamic can play a role bother positive but often in negatively ways when the relations. Awareness of the power dynamic has a major factor in addressing the health of the those in the relationship. Links:https://www.rousetherapy.com
David Khalili, LMFT returns for a board discussion of Poly Relationships. We discuss attachment style and how they interact in the landscape of relationships. As well as the ways it can be manipulative.Links:https://www.rousetherapy.com
Elizabeth S. Arvizu (from psychologyforgeeks.com) and I get together to review DC's Hero's in Crisis Comic book Arc, as mental health professional, geeks, and POC readers. Hero's in Crisis tells a story focusing around a secret Mental Health Facility for Super Heros called Sanctuary. We discussed confidentiality, choices around the Hero's decisions, and the use of technology. Just to name a few of things we explore. So join us, and consider getting yourself a copy.Links: @psych4geekspsychologyforgeeks.com
Special ProgrammingI chat with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW about their new program Engaging African American Families. Which is focused on helping mental health providers to better met the multiple needs of Black/African American Families. Needs that aren't always covered in our training in school. So if your interested give this a listen and sign up at the link below. We also spend sometime being Blerds too. Listen, Share, and Grow.Links:http://shameproofparenting.comEngaging African American Families. http://bit.ly/EngagingAAFamilies(Early bird, before 5/5; code: EARLY)For the Blerd section:Jiba Moleihttps://www.jibamolei.comhttps://www.griotenterprises.com
For this chat we welcome back Monet Goldman LMFT, to talk more about video games and Therapy. To broaden our discussion we are also joined by James Walls LPC, who talks more about their experience of as a parents who joins their kids in the joy and learning of playing video games. Overall we hope parents will take sometime to look at their role in playing games with their kids. So please check it out.
I chat with Ann Dillard, LMFT, and returning guest Dr. Paula Langford about the their recent and continuing work of introducing Brainspotting and the Neuroexperential experiencing to Senegal, Africa. We discuss what efforts were involved, the reception, what they learned about the community within Senegal, and how it they are witness and supporting it growth. Check out the links below to see how you can help support this work of healing.Links:Ann DillardMedia Contact Information. Email: Kipconsult@msn.comWebsite: www.anndillard.comFacebook: @AnnDillard.MA.LMFTFacebook Group: http://bit.ly/MotherDaughterGroupIG: @AnnDillard.LMFTStore: www.payhip.com/healthyconversationwww.projectsafetynets.org Dr. Paul Langford@drlangfordHealbalt.com
I chat with one of my ONYX Brother, Johnny Tohme. Who is a LGBTQI and HIV activist working to supporting the Middle Eastern and North Africa populations. We discuss the Middle Eastern Culture, Community, and some Drama Therapy. As well addressing the stereotypes are being of Middle Eastern ancestry and being interested in Kink. So come listen, enjoy, share, and review. Link:M-Pact: Global Action for Gay Men’s Health and Rightshttps://mpactglobal.org
I chat with fellow LMFT, David Khalili. We discuss their practice, working with Middle Eastern Culture(especially Persian culture), and being of Middle Eastern Heritage. This include a look at the role and place therapy plays in Middle Eastern Culture. We also discuss men's sexuality from the POV of Middle Eastern Men. And in the process we discuss the Myth and Realities of mental health.Links:https://www.rousetherapy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkhalili/
Black History/Pride/ Excellence MonthAs we bring the month of February to a close. I chat with fellow LMFT Karla A. Brown. Who is the CEO of Soul Centric Counseling & Collective. We discuss the areas of Group Therapy and being in business for ourselves. The path of private practice isn't a direction that is often focus for many Clinicians of Color. So we discuss some of what this path brings us verse working in Agency or HMO setting. So check it out, and share & like.Links:https://soulcentriccollective.comhttps://twitter.com/LoveSoulCentrichttps://www.facebook.com/KAmandaBrownhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karlaamandabrown/
Black History/Pride/ExcellenceAs we continue to the month go Black celebration, I talk with Mishara Danielle Winston. Whose built their practice around Recreation Therapy for caregivers. The amount of demands on providers of health and wellness service. Massively, increased with in the 6 years. The need for ways for Caregivers to rest and relax is a critical need to make it through the crisis. Especially for caregivers of Color with cultural and communal practice rooted in their communities.Links:https://www.misharadwinston.comhttps://www.instagram.com/misharadwinston/?fbclid=IwAR15xKEO0oYXZFeoCIf9VLCu75uwT3sLPibJ_Z2CjlnVqZa-3smylECmQ-Ehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/misharadwinston/
Black History/Pride/ExcellenceI chat once more with Demetrius Holt aka Hellspawn_Cosplay, about his current project #Blerdandpowerful. This project came into being following Demetrius's experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. The need to bring more funds to Black/Afro centered comic conventions. As well as his experience Cosplaying for the Black Adam movie premiere. As well as the X-Men project with multiple fellow Black Cosplayers. Overall we talk about being Black Nerds and the effect of what see living and embodying this identity.#blerdandpowerfulhttps://www.juasographics.com/collections/the-power-collectionInstagram: Hellspawned_cosplay Facebook: Hellspawned_cosplay Email: hellspawnedcosplay@gmail.com
Continuing with the Black History/Pride/Excellence MonthI take with David Hooker and Natasha Lee Hooker. David is a Product Manger at Disney. Natasha Lee Hooker is a Senior Development Support Analyst at Insomniac Games. Both of whom were fellow presenter at San Diego Comic Con, and The Therapeutics Applied and Gaming Summit (TAAGS). We discuss their journey as Black Geeks. Most especially what it mean to be working in the area behind the scenes in the industries that develope and distribution many of the fandoms we all enjoy. Equally the process of normalizing being a Black Geek, when there are those who reject Black Geeks as normal. As well as the our Myth and Realities question.Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hooker-93426943/https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashaleehooker/
Content warning- Frank Discussion of SexBlack History/Pride/Excellence MonthAs we being the celebration of Black History Month. We open our Month of episodes with a discussion with Marla Renee Stewart, MA. A Black Queer Sexologist, Sexual Strategist, and Author. We discussed the perspective of being Black and having sexual desires, most especially as members of the Geek and Nerd fandoms. Plus some of what it means being Kinky & Black. We discuss the choices we make in connecting with others. As well as out Myth and Reality question.Links:marla@velvetlipssexed.comwebsite: velvetlipssexed.comSocial media: @v e l v e t l i p s s x e dSex Down South:I G : @s d s c o nFB/Tw: @sexdownsouthatlmarla@sexdownsouth.comwebsite: sexdownsouth.comBook:The Ultimate Guide to Seduction and Foreplay: Techniques and Strategies for Mind-Blowing Sexhttps://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Seduction-Foreplay-Mind-Blowing-ebook/dp/B081QTM8SP
I chat with Joshua Archer, President of the Board of The Game Academy. We does what the Academy does to support children and teens with Neurodiversity to learn and play, using Tabletop Role Playing Games. As well as the work they wish to do in the future. Equal the difficulties of what mean to to address late recognition of Neurodiviersity. Links:https://www.thegameacademy.orghttps://twitter.com/GameAcademyRPGshttps://www.facebook.com/thegameacademyorghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/thegameacademyorg/
For this Special Programming, with the new year starting. I chat with a friend of mine. Edward Carrion who is a Psychic Medium. We does the role and relationship between Psychics and Mental Health. Especially the fact that Psychics do support their clients seeing and working with Mental Health Professional. We also see what potentials might lay in 2023. Link:http://www.readingbyedward.com/index.htmledcarrion@comcast.netecarrion8@gmail.com edward@psychicedward.com
Welcome to the new year. To start this year off I speak with Steven Sawyer LCSW, CSAC. Steven is dual licensed psychotherapist filled with passion and knowledge surrounding the Interventlon and change process. Steven is a trainer of Brainspotting, HeartMath, and Wellbriety modules. As well as Co-founder of New Vision Wildness Therapy. We discuss trauma, Brainspotting and HearthMath, and the Power and Control Dynamic found in many levels of our world as we work to heal. Including the Myths and Realities around mental health. So listen, Like, and review.Steven Links:Steve Sawyer LCSW CSACSenior Clinical Consultant/ Co-founderNew Vision Wilderness Therapy www.newvisionwilderness.comDeschutes Wilderness Therapy www.deschuteswildernesstherapy.comFirst Light Wilderness Therapy www.firstlightwilderness.com414-940-6613 Admissions 1-855-689-8326
I chat with returning guest Mercedes Samudio, LCSW found of Shameproof parenting and a contributing author to Why Wakanda Matters. Together we discuss our insights as Therapist, Blerds, and People of Color about what we saw and experience of viewing the last MCU movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Check it out, like and share. As we will have more special programing to comeLinks:http://shameproofparenting.com#blerdandpowerful#blerd.and.powerfulAsians Represent Podcast:Piccolo is a Black Character | Asians Represent Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-XYYAJ9Io0&t=0sBlack Representation in Anime (Part 1) | Asians Represent Podcasthttps://youtu.be/L-XYYAJ9Io0Cultural Misrepresentation in Anime (Part 2) | Asians Represent Podcast https://youtu.be/j_6R_IZGS24The MCU portrayal of Blade MUST touch on this topic | Asians Represent Podcasthttps://youtu.be/vxLDf9RJBXA Kung Fu, Blaxploitation, & Black Empowerment | Asians Represent Podcasthttps://youtu.be/vxLDf9RJBXA
This is part 2 of 2 episode. I chat with Publisher Tara M. Avery and Artist Ajuna Mance. Who I met via San Diego Comic Comic. We talk about the con, and most especially Ajuna work 1001 Black Men: Portraits of Masculinity at the Intersections. As well as other LGBT+ matters, and the Myth and Realities of Mental Healthhttps://stackeddeckpress.comhttps://www.instagram.com/taramaveryart/@taramavery@prismcomicshttps://www.prismcomics.org/http://www.ajuanmance.com
This is part 1 of 2 episode. I chat with Publisher Tara M. Avery and Artist Ajuna Mance. Who I met via San Diego Comic Comic. We talk about the con, and most especially Ajuna work 1001 Black Men: Portraits of Masculinity at the Intersections. As well as other LGBT+ matters, and the Myth and Realities of Mental Healthhttps://stackeddeckpress.comhttps://www.instagram.com/taramaveryart/@taramavery@prismcomicshttps://www.prismcomics.org/http://www.ajuanmance.com
I continue my chats with fellow panelist from San Diego Comiccon, Dr. Elizabeth Smith PsyD. Dr. Elizabeth Smith is a Korean identifying Psychologist based in Illinois, who is very a Geek. She enjoys Cosplay and brings that into her work with clients. We discussed a number elements, from our experience on at San Diego Comiccon, to our work and how identity is a factor in it, the power of names, and support for Asian American mental health. As well as Myths and Realities of mental therapy.
I continue my chats with my fellow Panelist from San Diego Comiccon, Mark A.J. Nazal. Mark is the an artist, a Director of Digital Content at CoSA VFX, a Primetime Emmy® Award-Winning Visual Effects Artist & Supervisor known for his work on Fox’s Batman-based hit show Gotham, and Chief Creative Officer and a writer/creator for Diwata Komiks. We discuss the VFX industry, Filipino Cultural and History, the Comicbook culture in the Philippines, and Identity. As well as the Myth and Realities of mental health.
Links: https://www.diwatakomiks.com/about-marknazal https://www.diwatakomiks.com
I get the chance to talk with Creator B.Dave Walters. B. Dave Walters is an actor, a writer (Dungeon and Dragons : A Darken Wish, and Electropunk), Development Lead on Into the Motherlands, and an accompanists DungeonMaster (Black Dice Society) and Player in the TableTop Role Player. We discuss a range of topics, from the panels he was on at San Diego Comiccon, his work on personal project A message from Black Man to America, as wells as how he handles the demands of being a media figure, with they mental health. As well as our question of Myths and Realities of mental Health.
Links: https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters https://dimension20.fandom.com/wiki/B._Dave_Walters
In this Special Episode, I talk with returning guest Lorran Garrison, and her Co- Author & Husband Justin Tracy. We discuss their new book The Ghost in the Maze, and its focus on diversity. We also discussed parenting, ADHD, and a little Dungeon and Dragons. As well as standard question of myths and reality of mental health
Lorran and Justin are offing a special discount on the book. To get the discount you have to listen to the episode to get the code. So listen close.
https://www.littlebrainstorm.com
I chat with one of my fellow panelist from San Diego ComicCon, Robert Rice. Robert is an actor and one of the producers behind the LGBT centered show DemonHuntr on HereTV via Amazon. We talk about our panel at the ComicCon, their show DemonHuntr and how it came about. As well as how the pandemic effected their anxiety, as well as the anxiety of make their show. And the Myths and Realities of mental health.
Links: @Robertrice87 https://www.facebook.com/robert.s.rice @DemonhuntrShow https://www.amazon.com/Demonhuntr-Season-1/dp/B09Q4CYM2T https://www.instagram.com/demonhuntrseries/?hl=en https://www.here.tv/series/demonhuntr
I chat with one of my fellow Panelist from San Deigo Comiccon, Chance Calloway. Chance is the a singer, writer, Flimmaker, and the Creator of the series Pretty Dudes which can be found on Amazon Prime. We discussed Chance life, creating the show, their mental health, and how the shows displays relationship, diversity, and ability. In addition we talk about the Myths and Realities of mental health.
Links: https://www.chancecalloway.com
Youtube: I Know Him So Well (Official Lyric Video) - AJ Rafael & Chance Calloway https://youtu.be/iGhtMDiStqw
Pretty Dudes: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.c0b25b82-1a72-093d-9f9d-b7d64ecb8ab4?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb
Content Warning - Discussion of Suicide and Suicide topics
My chat this time is with Steven Barnes. Who is a NY Times bestselling author of over 30 science fiction, horror, and suspense stories. We discuss one of his most recent works the Eightfold Path (currently available for purchase). The Eightfold Path is Stevens and Dr. Charles Johnson work of giving a modern lens on the classic Buddhist teaching, from a science fiction, horror, and suspense perspectives. This includes a discussion about Suicide and martial arts. And they how it have had an impact on Stevens life and work, as a creator. We additional talk about Steven's and his wife Tananarive Dues work on their podcast the Lifewriting: Write for your life! So tune in, enjoy, and share.
Links: https://stevenbarneslife.com www.afrofuturismwebinar.com, www.sunkenplaceclass.com
I'm happy to share for the 1 year anniversary of Untying Knots, a chat with: Creator, Author, Screenwriter, and Lecturer Tananarive Due. We discussed the relationship between Afrofuturism, Horror, and Mental Health. As well as her works, specifically material from Ghost Summer. In addition we discuss the podcast that Tananarive and her husband Steven Barnes helm about writing in/for Hollywood and writing in general, called Lifewriting: Write for your life. Followed by our classic question about the Myths and Realities of Mental Health and its present in Creator's life.
Links: https://www.tananarivedue.com
Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1912568
Lifewriting: https://diamondhour.aweb.page/p/c676f79e-b785-40e0-aab5-3ec9c7c320a9
I have a lovely chat with Yuvelca Magdalena Reyes, who is a full spectrum Birth and Death Doula. We discussed what is a Doula, and how is their work is involved in the process of Birth and Death. This includes the how Yuvelca, is now including Brainspotting into her work and what it has yielded. We also talk about the impact on Clinicians, of Compassion and Vicarious trauma of this work, how self care is viewed in this work, and how BIPOC identity is involved in this work as well. Of course Yuvelca and I, discuss how her interests in the Star Wars universe and how is is present in her work as a Doula. We finish up with the Myth and realities around Mental Health.
Listen, explore, share, and review
Yuvelca's Links:
Yuvelca.com
info@Yuvelca.com
https://www.facebook.com/yuvelca.reyes.7
https://www.instagram.com/doulaonthegrow/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvelca-magdalena-aarrington-59896887/
I Blerd (Black Nerd) out, with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW. We discussed how their work was selected to be part of Why Wakanda Matters, what term Oreo means and how it has impacted us both growing up as Blerd's. Mercedes and I discuss our varying connections and what they have meant for to see ourselves in the Nerd/Geek medias, especially Young Adult (YA). Where recognize some of the titles that are BIPOC centered. Which leads to a discuss of how Generational Trauma has appeared for us in the Nerd/Geek medias. As well as how this impact Mercedes work in creating Shame Proof and working with families to raise their children. As well as the Myths and realities about mental health.
Mercedes Samudio, LCSW: http://shameproofparenting.com
This episode I chat with Tiha Baker, who is a Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Life Coach, and Quasi gamer. Tiha shares their work of Livestreaming their time in nature and the healing and Life Hack works they bring to their viewers. We discussed the some of the stigma around gaming. As well the issue of Geeks culture in Black Culture and the difficulties of integrating it as part of Black Culture. As always the question of the Myths around mental health.
Links: Tiha Baker, APCC Psychotherapist tiha@createyourpeace.life https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/tiha-baker-san-francisco-ca/286112?sid=626ac1e002fb5&name=tiha+baker
IG: novaredstudios Twitter: @novaredsol Twitch: NovaRedSol
I get to chat with Entrepreneur, Streamer, Podcaster, and Horror genre/gamer Bridgett Jeffries. Bridgett is the CEO of Symphony Entertainment and shares what inspired her to start her business. We talk about her being a player on several Call of Cthulhu -Table Top Role Playing Games (TTRPGs), including how she land the spot in The Good Time Society's :The Calyx series. Which also connects to her work as one of the co-host of the Miskatonic University podcast. We also talk about the experience of being BIPOC loves of the TTRPGs, gaming in general, and how it all connects to our mental health. So please join us as we explore this Mythos.
Links: www.SymphonyEntertainment.com
Miskatonic University Podcast: https://www.mu-podcast.com
Good Time Society: The Calxy Genus Loci: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKn7uDfvn2k America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK9tDdrczVg
(Content Warning: Discussion of Sex Assault)
This episode I talk with Spiritual Worker Luna Pantera, on the subject of Ancestor Lineage Healing and BIPOC Spirituality. She share with me her journey and story around sexual assault, and it's relationship to her working with Ancestral/Generational trauma. This includes how mental health and her spirituality interconnection is involved in her work of heal the Ancestor lines, as well as the work she has done with others to heal their lines. We also discuss the importance of working to connect, and building relationship to LGBT ancestral lines as well. As well as the Myths and Realities about mental health.
Luna's website: www.lunastouch.com
I chat with JUBI ARRIOLA-HEADLEY, is a Blacqueer poet, storyteller, and author of the poetry collection Original Kink. We discuss their poetry, creating, how they work is part of their mental health, and life as. Black Gay Men. Jubi share the opportunity they found, and there reality of publishing Poetry. As well as an idea about the direction of the new material they are developing. Myths and Realities of Mental health and Creatives in the Black Culture.
Jubi's Links: jubi@justjubi.com www.justjubi.com https://www.justfemmeanddandy.com/vol-02
Pen America https://pen.org/emerging-voices-fellowship/
Continuing this Pride month celebration, I chat with Creator and Artist, Sean Z. Marker. We discuss his journey of learning about himself as a man of color and his LGBT self. How his mother supported his desire to create art and address his need for therapy. Sean and I discuss what shapes and inspires his work and how he has evolved to create what he needs to see in the world. Additional how the Leather organization ONYX Men helped in finding acceptance in himself. As always we discuss the Myths and Relaties around Mental Health.
Sean Z. Maker Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-z-maker-2b064827/ https://zmakerstudios.online IG: https://www.instagram.com/zmakerstudios/ https://instagram.com/zmaker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZMakerArt/ Tumblr: https://zmakerstudios.tumblr.com/ TwitchTV: https://twitch.tv/ZMakerStudios/
Pride Month Celebration
To celebrate Pride Month, we are switching away from our usual airing cycle, to being you more material around BIPOC Mental HEALTH and Life. Next up, I chat with Lida Vala, LMFT about her work with Trans Individuals around their Mental Health. Especially, her work in the area of Gender Based Complex Trauma. As well has her experience as a Trans, and BIPOC individual, of Persian Ancestry. We discuss Pride, how we use it survive and when it becomes maladaptive for our survival. In addition, to the film work with Transfinite, Lida Vala has been involves with. As well as the Myths and Realities around mental health.
Lida.vala@gmail.com www.lidavala.com
Pride Month Celebration
To celebrate Pride Month, we are switching away from our usual airing cycle, to being you more material around BIPOC Mental HEALTH and Life. We start this off with Dr. Jonathan M. Lassiter, Co- author of Black LGBT Health in the United States: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation about LGBTQ/Same Gender Loving Research in the mental health field. Also why there is a lack of it. Dr. Lassiter and I explore the importance and need for Rest in Black culture. As well as what is the Spirit of Black Psychology for LGBTQ/Same Gender Loving mean. In addition, Myths and Realities.
http://www.jonathanmlassiter.com Twitter:@lassiterhealth Instagram: @lassiterhealth
Talks at the Schomburg: https://livestream.com/schomburgcenter/events/7773835/videos/164871938
Black LGBT Health in the United States: https://www.amazon.com/Black-LGBT-Health-United-States/dp/1498535763
Narcissism in Black Gay Men: Featuring Dr. Jonathan M. Lassiter, PhD.: https://adatewithdarknesspodcast.libsyn.com/narcissism-in-black-gay-men-featuring-dr-jonathan-m-lassiter-phd
Demetrius and I have our Part 2 conversation. We caught up on the experience from the Harvests Festival. How the PSA are going. In addition the issue of the fatigue so many of us are having with the Pandemic. Where he is in his path being a father and how his role as a Cosplay role model has been expanding. Which also included some of the behind the scenes of ways Cosplayer's may be taken advantage of. Demetrius also explains to me the situation of The Vanta Lords and the Council of Men vs. The Rouges. (If you listen closely you can hear the moment I facepalm, after learning what this is all about.)
https://1drv.ms/a/s!AvdKf0Px9rK4jD-12XzhXeGgUUq-
https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a36164148/black-he-man-cosplay-superheroes/
https://www.headnerdsincharge.com/post/the-old-gods-brought-to-life-by-a-new-generation-on-juneteenth
https://www.juasographics.com/collections/the-power-collection
I chat with friend and fellow Mental Health Professional and Pagan, Crystal Blanton, LCSW. We talk about the how mainstream beliefs and mental health interact, and what are the concerns for those who practice alternate beliefs system. Crystal talks about her activism work. We discussed the presence of Spirituality presence in mental health and some ways we can use the alternate beliefs to work with clients. This leads us to talk about generational trauma and healing. Including healing our ancestor and ourselves. Crystal and I also talk about her work being part of the book Bringing Race to the Table: Exploring Racism in the Pagan Community. As well as myth and realities of mental health.
www.blantonlcsw.com @ExploringWellnessAndLiberation on Instagram @WellnessAndLiberation on Tik Tok
Bringing Race to the Table: Exploring Racism in the Pagan Community https://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Race-Table-Exploring-Community-ebook/dp/B00T5KABMS
In this episode, I chat with follow Brainspotter Dr. Paula Langford. We discuss what Brainspotting is, how Dr. Langford has be working to spread and create more access to it in agencies and the public, and how she has been using it with her work with NFL players. This includes touching on the Black Men's trauma and sports. We also discuss the presence of Spirituality and it's interrelationship with the work we do with Brainspotting. Unfortunately, we had a power outage, and which prevents us from talking about Dr. Langford's books. Dr. Langfords books include: Fiercely Speaking, Black Therapist Rock, and her new book Purse. But we manage to finish out, and I have a feeling we'll be doing a part 2.
Dr. Paula Langford links: Healbalt.com
I catch up and chat with my classmate Rhonda Nechanicky, MA, LMFT, MATP, BSN, RN, PHN. We discuss her experience working with families and well as children with neurodiversity, in the Redding, Ca area. Ms. Rhonda's talks about Parenting, with a focus on the concept of the child as a Gift in Black households and culture. Which connects us with issues around Generational Trauma & Healing. We also let our shared geek (Bleek) joy as we discuss the mental health elements we see in the prime characters from Doctor Who and Star Trek: Discovery. As well as the myths and realties of mental health.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rhonda-nechanicky-redding-ca/307367 rhondatherapy@gmail.com
I get to chat with Dr. Brandon Gamble, brother of Teri Gamble Ep.12. We discuss his experience in doing and providing psychology help and support to High school and College students, especially BIPOC students. In addition, how Dr. Gamble finds guidance for his work through his connect with the DC Comics's character John Stewart, a Green Lantern. Dr. Gamble explains his Doctorate of Educational Psycholoy. As well as how Dr. Linda James Mayer's Optimal Psychology is woven into his work as well. Dr. Gamble and I also discussed his podcast, working with his sister Teri, and surfing.
Our Black History: https://pca.st/ua16m6s0 The Goal Doctor : open.spotify.com/show/6fgU50DOBep0SaxmrvS3w1 Psychologist’s Mind Podcast : https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-psychologists-mind-with-dr-brandon-g
Black Surfing: http://www.blacksurferscollective.org https://www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/tony-corley-evolution-of-the-black-surfing-association?fbclid=IwAR2WTzM8YDhomqkNhgwTXW2zNS-5RyU9Xlt9-wUM6QKK4reFECs4Fd8hNiY
Reframe and Re Enchant
For this episode I chat with Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu about her efforts to build and provide more materials for geek mental health with her site Psychology for Geeks. We talk about her programs Re-frame & Re-enchant. What her experience as a Mexican-American Geek has been, and how she finds connection in it. Elizabeth and I talk about the stigmata around the identity of being geeks. And what it has been for us, and how it also helps us be in the world. We also discuss the myths and realities of mental health from the LatinX experience.
https://www.psychologyforgeeks.com/home @superpwrtoolkit @ugcounseling
Welcome to the Special Episode section, this is the first of many more to come in the future.
I speak with returning Guest, Tracy Gatlin-Monroy,LPC and first time guest Ben Yokoyama, LMFT. We discuss the subject of Intersectionality & Social Justice from a Brainspotting lens. Tracy give us insight to the formation of her training for Brainspotting: Intersectionality & Social Justice. Which Ben and I were part of her first training. Ben was inspired to continue this work and with the help of other Brainspotters, has created a group to explore the development of Brainspotting to help process Systemic Oppression trauma for therapeutic practicers. They also share information on upcoming trainings, for those to interested in learning more.
Tracy Gatlin-Monroy: https://gracecommunitycounseling.com
Ben Yokoyama: http://www.benyokoyama.com/
This episode I chat with Dr. Lonny J. Avi Brooks about Afrofuturism & Black Mental Health. We cover what is Afrofuturism, and where mental health has appear within and through the collective works that are part of the Afrofuture / Black Speculative Arts Movements. We also the discuss the attempts to erase the movements. Including how that of eraser theme has appeared in today. Including elements we see in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Discovery. Dr. Brooks and I also talk about gaming as another area where the exploration of Afrofuturism is present with the game Dr. Brooks and Associates created called Afro-Rithms( https://www.afrorithmsfromthefuture.org/ ). As well as several Black and African focused Table Top Role Playing Games (TTRPG) and podcasts. As well as the myths and realities around mental health.
Here is the demo of our game Afro-Rithms From The Future from 2019(https://www.fathomers.org/news/world-building) though now we are playing the game online with several different organizations from the dschool at Stanford to Google to SUNY Buffalo to the Black Speculative Arts Movement and soon with the Oakland Museum of California Arts as part of their exhibition on Afrofuturism, the Mothership and we will hold a game event at Carnegie Hall in New York as part of the Carnegie Hall Afrofuturism Festival/
Links for Dr. Brooks: Twitter: @avilonny Insta: @avilonny @The Afrofuturist Podcast with Ahmed Best on iTunes https://www.facebook.com/theafrofuturistpodcast/ www.universalforesight.com https://www.fathomers.org/news/world-building http://www.hyphen-labs.com/nsaf.html https://jfsdigital.org/articles-and-essays/vol-24-no-2-december-2019/introduction-to-the-special-issue-when-is-wakanda-afrofuturism-and-dark-speculative-futurity/ https://www.afrorithmsfromthefuture.org/
Three Black Halfings Podcast: https://headgum.com/three-black-halflings
Table Top Role Playing Games: Into the Motherlands: https://motherlandsrpg.com Orun: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/newagendapubs/orun Mythic D6, Bastion: https://kheperapublishing.com/tag/mythic-d6/ The Wagadu Chronicles: https://thewagaduchronicles.com/ Harlem Unbound: https://www.darkerhuestudios.com/ Haunted West: https://www.darkerhuestudios.com/
Native American, Table Top Role Playing Games: Crow & Coyote: https://coyoteandcrow.net Ehdrigohr: https://council-of-fools.com/blog/ehdrigohr-rpg/
I get to have wonderful chat with Teri Gamble about their experience as an Actor, Table Top Role Playing Gamer (TTRPG), and Blerd. Teri Gamble is a Black BIPOC actor who has starring opposite comedy greats America Ferrara on NBC's SUPERSTORE, Ed O'Neill on ABC's MODERN FAMILY, Kat Dennings on DOLLFACE, and she has appeared in numerous stage theater productions and commercials. They are the co-host on several podcast such Our Black History & Horror Movie Survival Guide. Teri also, is a player on numerous TTRPG games on Twitch & Youtube. And they appeared earlier this year(2021) on season 6 of Nailed it, from Netflix. We also talk about mental health, and the being Black nerds (blerds) in the world.
Teri Gamble can be found: @TheTeriGamble https://linktr.ee/TheTeriGamble https://linktr.ee/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide https://linktr.ee/OurBlackHistory www.diversityhigher.com
I talk with the brillant and talented Marjorie Jean. We discussion how her practice, RAM Circle came into being. We explore the elements of Attachment and Generational Trauma. Marjorie shares her work and book called Esteem. We revisit the influence our Brainspotting training inspired in us, and her efforts to bring Brainspotting to Haiti, for healing.
Marjorie Jean Owner and Lead Psychotherapist marjorie@ramcircle.com 301-615-2169
https://www.ramcircle.com/
RAM CIRCLE 7100 Baltimore Ave Suite 208 College Park, MD 20740
Content warning...For this episode, Lorran Garrison returns for us to have that 1 on 1 chat. We discussed her recent panel at San Diego Comic Con 2021, called Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse the impact of living through COVID. We also talk about what she is encountering and seeing in working as a special needs School Psychologist. This leads us to discuss some of the experience we have as BIPOC people, school violence, bullying, the brief history of mass shooting, and how geek culture has been associated both with and helps cope with it's presence.
Lorran book can be found at www.littlebrainstorm.com Brainboy and Bob
For more Geek material check out: Reframe and Re-chant at www.psychologyforgeeks.com/home
I chat with Jewel Love, LMFT. Who has created an organization called Black Men Executive. Where their focus is on working with Black Men in the corporate world. Where one of the major issues Black Men Executive face is Loneliness. As well as dealing with black mental health in the corporate world. Come listen, absorb, and share.
www.blackexecutivemen.com https://www.championsmentalhealth.com
I chat with fellow Brainspotter, Alexis Overstreet about her training and work in Trauma and Tension Release Exercises (TRE). We talk about how they have used it to address Pandemic stress, the Brain-Body connections & Therapy, and mental health as a Person of Color.
Alexis Overstreet @ https://metaspacecounseling.com
Boonie and I continue our discussion on Neurodiversity and the collectiveness of the API culture. We are joined by Lorran Garrison, a School Psychologist, who is the author of Brainboy and Bob. Together we discuss the experience living and working with Neurodiversity, gaming, and API life & being. You can find Lorran's books about Brainboy and Bob here: www.littlebrainstorm.com. Additional information about the presentations Boonie and Lorran have given together at: http://www.organizedmesses.com/public-speaking
You can find Lorran's book Brainboy and Bob www.littlebrainstorm.com
Additional information about the presentations Boonie and Lorran have given together at: http://www.organizedmesses.com/public-speaking
I chat with Boontarika (Boonie) Sripom about, video games are sources of joy and entertainment, yet still carry stigma and misunderstanding within families and relationships, our culture in general. It is its own subculture but people still feel pressured to choose between people or games, where conflict increases. There are so many benefits from gaming, things that can be overlooked. By being open and curious, we can learn to see the world of a gamer more positively and even feel welcomed to explore our inner gamers, while acknowledging the importance of balance.
organizedmesses@gmail.com 949-381-1894 http://www.organizedmesses.com https://www.youtube.com/c/BoontarikaSripom
Today I talk with Shelly Bates, LPC aka The Black Bag Therapist. We talk about Body Sounder Grounder (BSG) and the way Shelly use them in their practice. We also discuss Brainspotting, and being a BIPOC therapist in the Practice and Business. Of more Myths and Realities.
One the effects of the Pandemic has been an increase use of virtual technology. I talk with Monet Goldman a therapist who includes the use of video games in working with his clients. We talk about how he came to this work, and the work of being a Therapist and a male of Asian Ancestor in the Mental Health field. Plus their take on the Myth & Reality question.
I had the great pleasure to talk with Demetrius Holt aka Hellspawn Cosplay. About the world of Black Costume Play (Cosplay) and representation in the Nerd and Geek or Blerd and Bleek space as a factor in our mental health. We also talk about the challenges and reality in the time of COVID-19 on the male body image and being a father. As always we also discuss the Myth and Reality of mental health, and the team that any hero needs to be out in the world making a difference. Because Demetrius has the power, and so do you.
Instagram: Hellspawned_cosplay Facebook: Hellspawned_cosplay
The events of the last several years has helped many being to have a name for the negative and destructive behaviors they have been experiencing from their loved one, employers, and peers. Dr. Natalie Jones and I discuss her work in the areas of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, African American Mental Health, prison/corrections, mental health for women. Please listen, learn, and share.
I talk with Tracy Gantlin-Monroy, affectionately called TG, a LPC/Psychotherapist and Certified Brainspotting Practitioner/Consultant and Trainer located in Atlanta, GA. About her role as a clinician in the time of pandemic. We'll talk about what it is like be in the midst of existing pandemics, intersectionality, and social justice. Tracy is concerned about marginalized people having access to support while reframing mental health from stigma to wellness.