Episodes

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 share Link: https://www.ajuanmance.com https://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. Links https://archertherapy.com www.archertherapy.com/links https://www.linkedin.com/in/archertherapy/ https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450434 https://www.marcusbooks.com/bo...

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.

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 Program In 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. Links Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/r-rook/moonlight-on-roseville-beach-hardbacks-and-offset-paperbacks?ref=user_menu Website: https:/...

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 fello...

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: @DrEricFitz Author Landing Page: https://www.drericfitz.com/the-better-man Amazon: https://amzn.to/43jojfY Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/TheBetterManBN Bookshop: htt...

Content Warning: Death, Death of child, Stillbirth In 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.7 https://www.instagram.com/doulaonthegrow/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvelca-magdalena-aarrington-59896887/ ...

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....

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. Links http://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 Health Links: www.drexwellseymour.com seemoredrexwell@gmail.com www.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...

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. Links sekayie@hiddenquesttherapy.com www.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...

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 ...

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 layperson who will be working with these youths. To help them work with these youth f...

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....

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: htt...

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 I...

Celebrating Pride Month 2023 I 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 e...