Episodes

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...

Celebration of Pride 2023 We 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: @psych4geeks psychology...

Special Programming I 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.com Engaging African American Fa...

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 Dillard Media Contact Information. Email: Kipco...

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 Rights https://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.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkhalili/

Black History/Pride/ Excellence Month As 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://soulcentric...

Black History/Pride/Excellence As 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. Li...

Black History/Pride/Excellence I 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...

Continuing with the Black History/Pride/Excellence Month I 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 ...

Content warning- Frank Discussion of Sex Black History/Pride/Excellence Month As 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. A...

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.org https://twitter.com/GameAcademyRPGs https://www.facebook.com/thegameacademyorg https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegame...

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.html edcarrion@comcast.net ecarrion8@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 Re...

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 come Links: http://shameproofparenting.com #blerdandpowerful #blerd.and.powerful Asians Represent Podcast: Piccolo is a Black ...

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 Health https://stackeddeckpress.com https://www.instagram.com/taramaveryart/ @taramavery @prismcomics https://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 Health https://stackeddeckpress.com https://www.instagram.com/taramaveryart/ @taramavery @prismcomics https://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 men...