BLAZE Health Podcast: Recent Episodes
Amber Donald
Rooted in love and healing, this is an interactive space for the Black community and allies to have dialogue about mental health, holistic wellness, and life. ๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ก๐ช๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฅ
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Join host Amber Donald as she has a harmonious conversation about boundary setting with Kristin Winchester, LPC (@hertherapyspace)๐๏ธ Kristin is a licensed therapist who is a boundary expert that encourages accountability, self-growth, and inner joy. โค๏ธโ๐ฅ She brings her calm spirit and wisdom to the campfire. ๐ชต๐ฅ Tap in today to learn more about boundaries and how a boundary coaching session may look like!
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the music mixed
Kristin Winchester, LPC
IG: @hertherapyspace
https://hertherapyspace.com/
We are building our mental health toolkit together!
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Music (DJ AMBRUH Mini Mixes)
https://soundcloud.com/amberdonald
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5FXuQljj9oS1whzSwLf5w
Journaling Prompts (In Podcast +@TheWriteAlong on IG )
Grounding Techniques: www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/groโฆtechniques.pdf
Affirmations: www.instagram.com/blaze.health/
UV Light/Light Therapy (You can also purchase from Target or Walmart) This is for people who do not have access to the sun and people who have Seasonal Depression/Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sage SOULva + Durga StiQ
Weighted Blanket
Books
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Join host Amber Donald as she has an insightful conversation about ADHD with Dr. Loucresie Rupert, MD (@under_1umbrella)๐๏ธ Dr. Rupert is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist who specializes in neurodiversity, children with trauma, children in foster care or who have been adopted, and adults with developmental disabilities. โค๏ธโ๐ฅ She brings her clinical expertise and lived experiences to the campfire. ๐ชต๐ฅ Tap in today to learn more about ADHD and gain some resources to help you along your journey!
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the music mixed
Dr. Rupert Contact
www.insightfulconsultant.org
www.underoneumbrella.blog
Twitter
https://twitter.com/UnderOneUmbrel1?t=ECjwCYYJtlEURGqZziFsRg&s=09
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Insightful-Consultant-LLC-1902967893047276/
https://www.facebook.com/Undr1umbrlla/
IG: @under_1umbrella
Research Articles
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26750108/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23796743/
https://www.additudemag.com/
https://www.additudemag.com/race-and-adhd-how-people-of-color-get-left-behind/
We are building our mental health toolkit together!
blazehealth.info
Enter giveaway for free wellness services
Music (DJ AMBRUH Mini Mixes)
https://soundcloud.com/amberdonald
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5FXuQljj9oS1whzSwLf5w
Journaling Prompts (In Podcast +@TheWriteAlong on IG )
Grounding Techniques: www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/groโฆtechniques.pdf
Affirmations: www.instagram.com/blaze.health/
UV Light/Light Therapy (You can also purchase from Target or Walmart) This is for people who do not have access to the sun and people who have Seasonal Depression/Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sage SOULva + Durga StiQ
Weighted Blanket
Books
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Facebook: facebook.com/blaze.health.pod
Twitter: @blazehealthpod
IG: @BLAZE.Health
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๐: Amber Donald (IG: @am.the.don)
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Welcome to SEASON TWO! ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ Wrap up your #MentalHealthActionDay by listening to this episode and reflecting on your experiences surrounding anxiety. Join host Amber Donald as she has an animated, funny, and honest conversation about anxiety with Dr. Ashley Elliott (Dr. Vivid). Dr. Vivid is on a mission to "encourage, enlighten, and empower the masses via mental health awareness and motivating messages." She brings her full dope energy to the campfire ๐ชต๐ฅ Tap in today to unpack how anxiety may show up in your life and gain resources to help you along your journey!
Mental Health Action Day
https://www.mentalhealthactionday.art/
Dr. Vivid Contact
https://linktr.ee/DrVivid
https://www.doctorvivid.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drvivid/
Research Articles
https://ourworldindata.org/mental-health
https://childmind.org/article/misdiagnosis-of-mood-disorders-in-teenagers-of-color/
Psych2Go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woJFvy5Jp1Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm0_jrXqxR4
We are building our mental health toolkit together!
Music (DJ AMBRUH Mini Mixes)
https://soundcloud.com/amberdonald
Journaling Prompts (In Podcast +@TheWriteAlong on IG )
Grounding Techniques: www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/groโฆtechniques.pdf
Affirmations: www.instagram.com/blaze.health/
UV Light/Light Therapy (You can also purchase from Target or Walmart) This is for people who do not have access to the sun and people who have Seasonal Depression/Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sage
SOULva + Durga StiQ
Weighted Blanket
Continue the conversation in the Fireside Squad Private Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/989356634920443/
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Facebook: facebook.com/blaze.health.pod
Twitter: @blazehealthpod
IG: @BLAZE.Health
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๐: Amber Donald (IG: @am.the.don)
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the songs I mixed
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LAST EPISODE OF THE SEASON AND THE YEAR AHHHH๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ In honor of Native American Heritage Day, this episode centers the practice of smudging or burning white sacred sage. It challenges allies to center Indigenous people and fight the appropriation, commodification, and genocide of their culture. In this episode, โVANDA HOUSEโ, host Amber Donald has an enlightening conversation about VANDA HOUSE, a wellness center located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Dr. Michael Chan-Frazier shares various testimonies about doing the WorQ within himself so that he is aligned in his true purpose. Being a C.A.R.E Certified SOULva Bar Specialist, Light Warrior, & Licensed Therapist, Dr. Michael brings his lived experiences and wisdom to the campfire ๐ชต๐ฅ Tap in today to learn about the history and health benefits of sage!
Continue the conversation in the Fireside Squad Private Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/989356634920443/
Cultural Appropriation of Burning Sage Article
https://fashionista.com/2019/11/burning-sage-cultural-appropriation
Smudging Youtube Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fIMumk2cnA
How to support and honor Indigenous PeopleBuy Sage from local Native/Indigenous people
Patron Native-owned businesses such as https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com/
Follow Native influencers such as https://www.instagram.com/indigenousgoddessgang/?hl=en
Support Native causes such as https://secure.narf.org/page/64457/donate/1?_ga=2.215186576.627354145.1601584720-1572519401.1601584720
Health Benefits of Sage/Salvia Plant Species
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4003706/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4003706/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5318325/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5634728/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5634728/
VANDA HOUSE
https://www.vandahouse.com/
Dr. Michael Chan-Fraizer Instagram + Email
https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelchanfrazier/?hl=en
michael@vanda.life
We are building our mental health toolkit together!
Music (DJ AMBRUH Mini Mixes)
Journaling Prompts (In Podcast +@TheWriteAlong on IG )
Grounding Techniques: www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/groโฆtechniques.pdf
Affirmations: www.instagram.com/blaze.health/
UV Light/Light Therapy (You can also purchase from Target or Walmart) This is for people who do not have access to the sun and people who have Seasonal Depression/Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sage
SOULva + Durga StiQ
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In this episode, โGratitude Torchโ, host Amber Donald has a light and joyous conversation about gratitude and gratitude journaling with Lindsey Winbush from The Lin Win Co (IG:@TheLinWinCo)! Look out for the amazing BLAZE Health Podcast listeners who share what they are grateful for. Join in to learn more about the neuroscience behind gratitude and how practicing it on a daily basis can make us shift perspectives and feel happier. Having a huge passion for fashion and gratitude, Lindsey brings honesty and laughter to the campfire! ๐ชต๐ฅ
Continue the conversation in the Fireside Squad Private Group on Facebook
Positive PsychologyArticle on the neuroscience behind gratitude
We are building our mental health toolkit together!
DJ AMBRUH Music Mini Mixes (In Podcast)
Journaling Prompts (In Podcast and on @TheWriteAlong on Instagram)
Grounding Techniques
Affirmations
UV Light/Light Therapy (You can also purchase from Target or Walmart) This is for people who do not have access to the sun and people who have Seasonal Depression/Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Facebook: facebook.com/blaze.health.pod
Twitter: @blazehealthpod
IG: @BLAZE.Health
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๐: Amber Donald (IG: @am.the.don)
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the songs I mixed
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In this episode, โJournal Sparksโ, host Amber Donald has a fun and engaging conversation about the practice of journaling with Temi Akisanya from The Write Along (IG:@TheWriteAlong)! Join in to learn more about how journaling can improve your mental health and physical health. Having a huge passion for making journal prompts accessible and free, Temi brings compassion, transparency, and great vibes to the campfire! ๐ชต๐ฅ
Continue the conversation in the Fireside Squad Private Group on Facebook
Diane Barth, LCSW Article
We are building our mental health toolkit together!
- Music Mini Mixes (In Podcast)
- Journaling Prompts (In Podcast and on @TheWriteAlong on Instagram)
- Grounding Techniques
- Affirmations
- UV Light/Light Therapy (You can also purchase from Target or Walmart) This is for people who do not have access to the sun and people who have Seasonal Depression/Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Facebook: facebook.com/blaze.health.pod
Twitter: @blazehealthpod
IG: @BLAZE.Health
๐: blazehealthpod@gmail.com
๐: Amber Donald (IG: @am.the.don)
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the songs I mixed
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blazehealth/message
Andddd back with another episode๐๐คฉ In this episode, โExtinguishing the Flames of Depressionโ, host Amber Donald has dynamic and powerful conversation about Depression with Guest Speaker, Dr. Topaz Sampson ( @drpaz ). Dr. Sampson drops gems after gems ๐ providing insight and advice towards creating a healing space in our families and extinguishing the flames of depression. Being a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist with a subspecialty in Forensic Psychiatry, Dr. Sampson brings her lived experiences and clinical expertise to the campfire ๐ชต๐ฅ
Continue the conversation in the Fireside Squad Private Group on Facebook
Mental Health Resources for the Black Community
Screening for mental health conditions
Jimmy Neutron video
Washington Post Visual
Resources for finding a therapist/psychiatrist
- Psychotherapist for talk therapy: psychologytoday.com (you can filter by insurance and zip code)
- Black psychiatrist: blackmentalhealth.com, www.blackpsychiatrists.org
- Black women therapists: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
- Black men therapists: https://therapyforblackmen.org/
- Finding Therapy: https://www.mhanational.org/finding-therapy
- Boris L Henson Foundation: https://borislhensonfoundation.org/local-virtual-groups/
- Student health centers or federally-qualified health centers (community-based centers funded by the federal government) may provide free or low-cost mental health services. Email me at BLAZEHealthPod@gmail.com if you need help researching a center in your community.
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has a helpline that offers free assistance and advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach the helpline at 1-800-950-6264. For more information visit here or text NAMI to 741741.
We are building our mental health toolkit together!
- Music + Journaling Prompts (In Podcast)
- Grounding Techniques
- Affirmations
- UV Light/Light Therapy (You can also purchase from Target or Walmart) This is for people who do not have access to the sun and people who have Seasonal Depression/Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Facebook: facebook.com/blaze.health.pod
Twitter: @blazehealthpod
IG: @BLAZE.Health
๐: blazehealthpod@gmail.com
๐: Amber Donald (IG: @am.the.don)
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the songs I mixed
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blazehealth/message
Welcome to the first episode of the BLAZE Health Podcast! Join host, Amber Donald in a transparent and invigorating discussion about Dissociative Disorders. Guest speaker, Dru Donald, offers a unique, fresh perspective to the table. Dissociation, depersonalization, and derealization are all terms we may have heard about, can relate to, or should be aware about. Dive into the discussion today and tap in! Now available on Soundcloud and Spotify. If you have a favorite platform, don't worry! I will let you know when it's on there.
Continue the conversation in the Fireside Squad Private Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/989356634920443
Mental Health Resources for the Black Community: https://blackmentalhealthmatters.carrd.co/
For more information about the topic and to screen for mental health conditions visit: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the songs I mixed
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๐: Amber Donald (IG: @am.the.don)
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