Invisible and On Stage: Recent Episodes
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Every day, both inside the classroom and out, many Black students struggle against stereotype threat, alienation, and impostor syndrome. How do these microaggressions, as well as more overt forms of systemic racism, erode an individual’s emotional well-being? How do daily experiences with racism deteriorate one's identity and sense of community?
Host Dr. Keoshia Worthy, licensed psychologist at Columbia Health Counseling and Psychological Services (Columbia University) explores these questions with guests who share their personal experiences both as Black professionals and students, as she reflects on her own journey as a Black woman in academia.
Provoking open and informed conversations around racism-related stress, identity, and community, Invisible and On Stage applies a psychosocial lens to the Black student experience – and investigates the insidious ways that racism harms mental health.
A conversation on impostor syndrome and the Black experience between the host Dr. Keoshia Worthy and guests Dr. Donte Bernard and Dr. Tracie Lowe. Topics covered include:
- What is impostor syndrome?
- Which demographic reports more rates of impostor syndrome?
- What is code-switching and how does it impact the Black community?
- What are some tips for dealing with impostor syndrome in PWIs?
- How can self-affirmation and valuing your voice help?
Dr. Donte Bernard is a second-year NIMH T32 Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. His research aims to understand the psychological and behavioral health consequences of racism-related stress among Black youth and emerging adults. In particular, he is interested in investigating how racial risk and protective factors shape how Black youth and emerging adults perceive, respond, and cope with racial discrimination.
Dr. Tracie A. Lowe is the Assistant Director of Assessment for the Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis (IUPRA) at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on Black students' experiences in higher education, with a particular focus on Black women graduate students. Additionally, her research interests include issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Tracie holds a doctorate in educational leadership and policy from The University of Texas at Austin; and a master's degree in educational administration and bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Texas A&M University.
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A conversation on the Black experience between the host Dr. Keoshia Worthy and guest Judge Monique Walker. In this episode, Judge Walker shares her experiences going to college and working at PWIs and the strategies she used to overcome the challenges she faced in those environments. She encourages taking care of your mental health, getting out of your comfort zone, and creating community to overcome feelings of isolation.
Judge Monique Walker is a Richmond County State Court Judge. She founded her own law firm, Walker Hill and Associates, LLC and for the last 18 years was the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of Global Personnel Solutions, Inc. In her early career, Judge Walker was a former Assistant District Attorney for Richmond, Columbia, and Burke Counties. She is the proud mother of two daughters, Carter and McKenzie. She enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with her children and family, and helping others.
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A conversation on the Black experience between the host Dr. Keoshia Worthy and guest Brence Pernell. Pernell describes his personal path from rural South Carolina to the Ivy Leagues and on to the courtroom. He discusses his biracial identity, provides strategies for dealing with racism-related stress, and shares how he shows self-compassion in the face of impostor syndrome.
Brence Pernell is a practicing attorney and Adjunct Professor of Law. Before Pernell became an attorney, he taught middle and high school for several years. He regularly writes and publishes on issues intersecting race, education, and the law. He resides in Harlem.
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Episode 1 Transcript
Host Dr. Keoshia Worthy shares some of her background and explains why she decided to start this podcast and what can be expected in each episode.
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