Best Bipocmentalhealth Podcasts (2025)

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S3E16: Empowering Gen Z to Explore Their Passions Featuring Morgann Noble 53:58

2y ago53:58

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In this episode, guest Morgann Noble, daughter of Dr. Alfiee and an intern at The AAKOMA Project, gives unique insights for parents about the challenges that children of color experience. With a passion for bringing ideas to life, Morgann calls herself “a dreamer” at The AAKOMA Project, with a long list of people of influence she would like to enga…

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S3E15: Expanding the Narrative for Black Men Featuring Shaka Senghor 51:47

2y ago51:47

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In this episode, guest Shaka Senghor shares his inspiring story from incarceration to becoming a two times bestselling author, influencer and one of Oprah’s “SuperSoul 100” – teaching lessons of redemption and vulnerability to the masses. He grew up spending 19 years in prison, seven of them in solitary confinement. Through reflection and writing, …

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S3E14: Building Bridges Featuring Kheira Bekkadja 41:40

2y ago41:40

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In this episode, guest Kheira Bekkadja, a Muslim Algerian American college student making an impact in mental health, inspires listeners with her insights on grounding in self-care and positive affirmations. As an example, she shares the Muslim practice of praying five times, at set times during the day, as challenging as it can be to stay persiste…

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S3E13: Spreading Hope Through Content Creation Featuring Gigi Robinson 42:32

2y ago42:32

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In this episode, 24-year-old guest Gigi Robinson, a master content creator, graduate student and model, shares insights for living with chronic illness and addressing mental health issues, inspired to use her story to move the masses through her highly successful social media channels. She calls the Internet “an oyster” for Gen Zers to see beyond t…

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S3E12: When You Hear Me, You Hear Us Featuring Brooke Simpson 42:39

2y ago42:39

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In this episode, singer-songwriter Brooke Simpson, who just made her Broadway debut in the revival of 1776, shares the impact her culture as an Indigenous woman has had on her creativity. From her early days dressing and dancing for her tribe’s “pow wow” ceremonies, she learned “to bleed creativity” into the foundation of who she is today. She has …

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S3E11: Creating the Right Parenting Mindset Featuring Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart 45:54

2+ y ago45:54

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Couched In Color | Season 3 | Episode 11 In this episode, guest Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, parent coach and widely followed social media expert, shares profound insights on ways to create a healthy mindset that takes the blame off the child. This mindset empowers parents and primary caregivers. Many parents come to the role …

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S3E10: How Sneakers Saved and Ruined My Life Featuring Trent Out Loud 49:58

2+ y ago49:58

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In this episode, guest Trent Out Loud, founder and CEO of Exclucity, a multi-million-dollar footwear and apparel company, shares his story of seeking therapy after losing $2.3 million dollars in his sneakers’ business. That loss came when he forgot to tend to his own mental health during the ups and downs of his business, including the shifts occur…

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S3E9: Mental Health Advocate, Mom, Veteran, Latina: A Hidden Healer Featuring Ayanna Kelly 47:22

2+ y ago47:22

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In this episode, guest Ayanna Kelly, an Afro-Latina advocate, disabled veteran and mom, shares an inside look at her mental health journey from burnout to standing at the White House as a leader of the Mental Health Youth Action Forum. (https://www.mentalhealthishealth.us/youth-action-forum/) That forum, which took place in May 2022, was created …

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S3E8: Carson Daly Feels Your Pain: A Special Conversation on Couched in Color 31:59

2+ y ago31:59

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In this episode, Carson Daly, co-host of “The Today Show” and creator of its “Mind Matters” digital series, and producer/host of Emmy-award winning “The Voice”, openly shares his mental health struggles. He discusses the trauma of losing his father unexpectedly at age 5 and the subsequent night terrors he experienced. Later diagnosed with generaliz…

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S3E7: Phillip Schermer’s Mastermind Approach to Mental Health for the Masses 38:25

2+ y ago38:25

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In this inspiring episode Dr. Alfiee interviews guest Phillip Schermer, founder and CEO of Project Healthy Minds, a non-profit created for a new era of mental wellness. Phillip, who was previously a Vice President & Chief of Staff to the Vice Chairman at BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, was so moved by the story of Logic, a rap…

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S3E6: Youth + Community Mental Health Advocacy: On a Mission with Marc Mendiola 48:00

2+ y ago48:00

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In this episode, Dr. Alfiee showcases 21-year-old youth advocate/mental health activist Marc Mendiola, who began making a difference in high school for those from low economic or diverse ethnic backgrounds. He has expanded his mission attracting millions of dollars of funding for new mental health initiatives. Now an undergraduate at Texas A & M Un…

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S3E5: Beyond the Red Carpet: A Life Redirected to Service with Shanti Das 40:33

2+ y ago40:33

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In episode 5 of Couched in Color, Dr. Alfiee celebrates the comeback/reinvention of Shanti Das and her “Silence the Shame” mission. Shanti, well known in the entertainment industry for her work with some of music’s top talent –like OutKast, Usher, Prince, TLC, Toni Braxton, and Erykah Badu, to name a few–shares a different type of success in this i…

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S3E4: New Mental Health Models for All Generations of Black Men Featuring Douglas Reed & Reginald A. Howard 52:48

2+ y ago52:48

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In Episode 4, Dr. Alfiee speaks with two “brothers” serving the Black Men Heal mission, expanding the non-profit’s free online therapy out into the world with an ongoing tour in various cities across the U.S. The two guests not only work for Black Men Heal, but they each have used the organization’s free therapy for themselves. Guest Doug McNeill R…

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S3E3: Knowing That You Are Enough Featuring Adrienne “Gam” Norris 34:02

2+ y ago34:02

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In this third episode of Couched in Color, Dr. Alfiee goes deep with guest Adrienne Banfield Norrris, better known as “Gammy” or “Gam” from Red Table Talk, a popular talk show with candid conversations among three generations of Black women. Gam is the mother of Jada Pinkett Smith, mother-in-law of Will Smith, and grandmother to Willow who is also …

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S3E2: Healing and Holding Hands with Maya Smith and Shadille Estepan of Born This Way Foundation 37:15

2+ y ago37:15

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In this second episode of Season 3 of Couched in Color, Host Dr. Alfiee interviews two members of Lady Gaga’s team from her Born This Way Foundation (based on her “freedom song” of the same name). Born This Way was created in 2012 to support the wellness of young people and empower them to build a kinder, braver world. The Executive Director, Maya …

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S3E1: Finding the Home Within with Dr. Jenny Wang 43:12

2+ y ago43:12

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In this opening episode of Season 3 of the “Couched in Color” podcast, Host Dr. Alfiee is joined by guest, Dr. Jenny T. Wang, who has been acknowledged for her “groundbreaking and invaluable” knowledge, presence, and activism for mental health in the Asian American/Immigrant community. Dr. Wang released a new book in May, 2022, Permission to Come H…

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Season 3 Trailer 0:59

2+ y ago0:59

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This podcast is designed to elevate conversations about mental health in diverse communities. You’ll hear from mental health experts, thought-leaders, people with lived-experience, celebrities, influencers, and everybody in between! Remember to like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications so you’re updated of each episode. New episodes will be r…

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S2E23: Season 2 is a Wrap! with Dr. Alfiee 24:44

3+ y ago24:44

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Join Dr. Alfiee as she wraps up Season 2 of the Couched in Color podcast! After 22 episodes, Dr. Alfiee sits down with you and shares the driving forces behind the creation of this platform and her vision behind it all. From proud advocates to authentic allies, Couched in Color has hosted a wide range of guests from all backgrounds and cultures to …

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S2E22: He's On Wheels with a Mission and a Message with Justin Graves 55:12

3+ y ago55:12

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As a huge advocate for inclusivity and being of service, Justin Graves embodies that very purpose in everything he does, especially through his organization, He’s On Wheels. Tune in as Justin shares his experience of thriving with a disability, what inclusion means to him, and how he promotes that in all of his work. Dr. Alfiee and Justin also chat…

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S2E21: The Winding Road that Leads You Back to Yourself with Matt West 49:34

3+ y ago49:34

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Join us as we uncover the power of mindfulness and journaling with special guest and founder of the Boom Journal app, Matt West! In this episode, Matt opens up about the pivotal moments in his life, from grieving his career-ending injury to creating his Boom Journal app. Matt has since been making waves in the mental health space by being a strong …

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S2E20: The Joy Of Being Unapologetically Me with Juan Acosta 41:32

3+ y ago41:32

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From the young age of thirteen, Juan Acosta started his mental health advocacy for kids at the intersection of the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities. Now a fully-fledged mental health advocate and contributor to the new book from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, CHANNEL KINDNESS, Juan continues his fight for equality, awareness, and rights for mar…

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S2E19: The Doctors: Black Youth, Parenting + Racial Socialization 52:58

3+ y ago52:58

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In this three-part episode, Dr. Alfiee chats with the authors of the book African American Families: Research, Theory, and Practice Faye Z. Belgrave, Ph.D., Trenette Clark Goings, Ph.D., and Heather A. Jones, Ph.D. We invited the authors to the show to share a traditional academic perspective on best practices in supporting the emotional developmen…

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S2E18: My Culture Does Not Take Away From, It Only Adds to My Character with Jason Phillips 41:12

3+ y ago41:12

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We’ve all experienced growing pains in our lives. The struggles of fitting in, overcoming fears, even navigating insecurities can oftentimes be too much to bear, especially for young people. But therapist, life coach, and mentor Jason Phillips is a living example to BIPOC youth of how to wear confidence loud and proud! In this episode, Jason shares…

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S2E17: My Journey to Knowing: Black Boys, Mental Health and Healing from Trauma with Brittney Morris 40:05

3+ y ago40:05

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In this episode, published author Brittney Morris joins us to chat about her latest novel The Cost of Knowing with your host, Dr. Alfiee. The Cost of Knowing is a celebration of Black men and shines a spotlight on the uniqueness of Black manhood and masculinity. This is an especially poignant conversation and celebration of Black boyhood, given the…

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S2E16: U Good?: Black Mental Health in the Age of COVID with Ali Gates and Evans Anyanwu 49:05

3+ y ago49:05

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Founders and creators Ali Gates and Evans Anyanwu of the U; Good? app have been making waves in the mental health space with their platform. Find out how they are breaking intergenerational chains as Black men by not only being open with their feelings, but by creating a platform that encourages others to do the same without judgment. Their incredi…

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S2E15: I Woke Up Like This... On Purpose: Black Men, Medicine and Mental Health with Dr. Russell Ledet 50:15

4y ago50:15

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In this episode, we invite medical expert and cancer scientist, Dr. Russell Ledet to discuss his life’s work and the moments leading up to his achievements as a Black man in the field of academic medicine. Tune in as Dr. Alfiee and Dr. Ledet discuss the countless systemic issues that Black students face in the academic space and how they navigate a…

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S2E14: On Eating Disorders, Yoga + a Tight Shoe Game with Dr. E2K Dzirasa 50:33

4y ago50:33

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Did you know that 9% of the U.S. population (that’s 28.8 million Americans!) will have an eating disorder in their lifetime? Yet many people struggling with it fall under the radar, especially among Black and diverse communities. In this episode, we invite mental health expert and clinical psychiatrist Dr. Dzirasa to educate us on eating disorders …

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S2E13: I Slay...All Day with Ryan Mitchell 37:57

4y ago37:57

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We are so excited to have Ryan Mitchell, host of the Channel Q radio show ‘Let’s Go There with Shira & Ryan’, joining us today! Ryan is a bright, glowing, unapologetic light and he takes pride in bringing his full self into his mental health advocacy and public work. In this episode, Ryan shares his journey to self-discovery and more importantly, s…

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S2E12: The Sad Girls Club with Elyse and Brianne 42:58

4y ago42:58

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In this episode, we are joined by the founders of the Sad Girls Club - Elyse and Brianne, to take a deep dive into mental health for BIPOC women and femmes who are part of their super inclusive Gen Z community. Driven by a strong passion for eliminating stigmas and smashing taboos behind mental illnesses, Elyse and Brianne created the Sad Girls Clu…

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S2E11: Gen Z Girls: Power Creativity and Mental Health with Madison, Ava, and Elle MacGregor 35:38

4y ago35:38

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Meet Madison, Ava, and Elle MacGregor - writers, actors, and mental health advocates! Tune in as they each share their journey as artists, creatives and as supporters of mental health with us. You will also uncover the different ways you can be of true support to your friends or loved ones who might be struggling with mental health issues. These yo…

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S2E10: Black Men: Mental Health, Marketing, and Media with Dr. Jeff Rocker 36:43

4y ago36:43

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Dr. Jeff Rocker is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in individuals, couples, families, and teens. He is the founder of How We See It, a non-profit organization committed to dispelling myths about psychotherapy in communities of color and young people, and CEO of Rocker Management, where he trains early career mental health profession…

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S2E9: Dr. Charles Corprew My Mental Health Revolution: A Brother's Vision for Black Men 40:44

4y ago40:44

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Dr. Charles Corprew’s personal revolution began just three years ago - since then, he has been on a path of vulnerability and honesty, and has not looked back . As a strong believer in everyone’s ability to transform their lives from the inside out and with a dedicated focus on Black men, Dr. Corprew is committed to helping others become the best v…

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S2E8: Ryan Peete Free to Be Me: Adulting and Mental Health with Black Gen Z 45:57

4y ago45:57

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Tune in to this special episode as singer-songwriter and author of the NAACP award-winning book ‘My Brother Charlie’ Ryan Peete talks about her personal struggles with mental health. Learn about her journey towards finding proper care and medication, as well as how she rediscovered her artistic identity and craft amidst a pandemic. Ryan also opens …

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S2E7: Shira Lazar Authentic White Allyship and BIPOC Mental Health 34:29

4y ago34:29

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We are excited and honored to have bright light Shira Lazar on this episode of Couched in Color! From creating the digital platform What’s Trending?, to hosting a show on the first-ever LGBTQ+ music talk station We Are Channel Q, to co-creating Peace Inside Live - a virtual platform for mindfulness and meditation, Shira constantly manages to put he…

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S2E6: Technology, Mental Health and Supporting BIPOC Youth 32:03

4y ago32:03

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On this episode, behavioral health technology guru Solome Tibebu opens up about her struggles with Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder as a teen. She shares how she and her parents navigated a new and challenging experience, which in turn allowed Solome to identify the lack of resources online for other teens like herself. Since that…

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S2E5: Diversity, Developmental Disorders, and White Allies With Dr. Deborah Budding 47:00

4y ago47:00

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INTRODUCTION: We are thrilled to have special guest, Dr. Deborah Budding, with us today! Join in on the conversation as Dr. Alfiee and Dr. Budding share their passions and commitment for equity among the many diverse communities they serve. Dr. Budding is a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist with a pediatric specialization and is also a strong…

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S2E4: Love and Teach the Babies: Black LGBTQ Mental Health 47:22

4y ago47:22

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Mr. David Johns of the National Black Justice Coalition is an educator, an unapologetic advocate for youths who far too often find themselves neglected or ignored, and so much more. We are honored to have him on this episode to talk about his passion for young people’s mental health and share with us the many important lessons that he learned in th…

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S2E3: Black Influencers and Mental Health, A Guys Perspective With Landon Moss 44:55

4y ago44:55

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Landon Moss is an influencer, filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and so much more! In this special episode, Landon joins us to talk about his journey behind wearing these many different hats. After letting go of his full scholarship by dropping out of school and moving to LA, Landon continues to find himself at different crossroads in his life. Fin…

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S2E2: The Black Kids Have Mental Illness Too With Christina Hammonds Reed 42:05

4y ago42:05

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In this episode, we invite special guest and author of The Black Kids, Christina Hammonds Reed, to talk about her book, her experience growing up as a privileged black kid, and finding her place in her community as a minority. Find out how they navigate the tricky territory of representing their race and their own identities, as well as observation…

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S2E1: You Can't Just Pray It Away, You Actually Have To Act on It: Mental Illness In Black Teens With The "Not Ok" App 34:19

4y ago34:19

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Couched in Color Podcast! In our first ever episode, we meet the creators and innovators behind the notOK App, Charlie and Hannah Lucas. These two teens have left their mark on mental health communities and continue to do so on their mission to build strong support systems for those in need of it! Learn about their journe…

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S1 BONUS EPISODE: You Are Elegant. A Special CIC Episode w/Super Producer Mark "King" Batson 47:57

4y ago47:57

47:57

This is a time of unprecedented stress regarding racial justice, police brutality, the election of 2020 and of course the Coronavirus. With all that is surrounding us, I wanted to bring you a special episode between seasons 1 and 2 (hence CIC EpS1.5). I am so excited for this special episode of my podcast called, "You Are Elegant: A Special CIC Epi…

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S1E20 (Part 2): As For Me, I Have to Stick with the Sistahs: Black Women Creatives and Mental Health with Nikki Webber Allen 20:02

4y ago20:02

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(Part 2 of my conversation with the shining light Nikki Webber Allen) This final episode of the season, part 2 of 2 parts, is particularly powerful and remains relevant for me and the CIC crew. Nikki Webber Allen is an Emmy award winning producer with a Ted Talk (yes THE TED Talk), currently at 2.3 million views and counting. Nikki talks openly abo…

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S1E19 (Part 1): As For Me, I Have to Stick with the Sistahs: Black Women Creatives and Mental Health with Nikki Webber Allen 27:25

4y ago27:25

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Earlier this week, I took a moment to reflect on Black women, our mental health, trauma, grief and recovery. I thought about Megan Thee Stallion and her traumatic experience with gun violence; the horrifying impacts of COVID-19 on Black women caring for children, spouses/partners, aging parents and working in essential professions (sometimes withou…

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S1E18: Helping Black and Diverse Men to Heal - A conversation with James Harris 31:12

4y ago31:12

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Given recent news about Kanye West, his very public concerns related to his bipolar disorder and his family's public battle to support him, this episode could not be more timely. I am joined today by Mr. James Harris, a therapist (with a masters in clinical mental health counseling) a trauma survivor, author and mens mental health expert. James ver…

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S1E17: Grief Across Cultures, Asian Mental Health and 13 Reasons Why - A Conversation with Dr. Helen Hsu 33:04

4y ago33:04

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Dr. Helen Hsu, a Stanford clinical psychologist, grief expert and expert consultant on the popular Nextflix show "13 Reasons Why" sat down with me to discuss mental health across cultures. Our conversation ranged from a vivid and enlightening discussion of how grief may look different in (what we know to be a highly diverse population) Asian and As…

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S1E16: Dr. Bowen Chung on PoC, Big Data and the Mental Health Safety Net 32:33

4y ago32:33

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This week, I sat down with Dr. Bowen Chung, a psychiatrist at UCLA Harborview Medical Center to discuss psychiatric science, health disparities research, socioeconomic status and their intersections with mental health for people of color (specifically African American and Latinx underserved communities). Just a note: The video produced for this epi…

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S1E15: Sam Bissonnette & Andy Riemer - We Must Be Honest: Decolonizing Mental Illness Together 37:24

4y ago37:24

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This week, we had a really timely discussion about what it means to be both in the fight for social justice and an ally. Our guests, Sam Bissonnette and Andy Riemer are 2 creatives and trailblazers using media, early childhood education, Asian American studies, masculinity and women's studies along with a wealth of lived experience and passion to m…

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S1E14: Vanessa Adebayo on Making a Difference Worldwide in Black Communities 32:07

4y ago32:07

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This week, we focus on global mental health in the African Diaspora. Our guest, Vanessa Adebayo, imagined and created a nonprofit focused on the health (including mental health) of our brothers and sisters in Africa. She implements conferences throughout the continent to raise awareness and stress the need for caring for our mental health. she also…

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S1E12: AfroLatinx and Black: Elevating the Mental Health Conversation for Men and Boys 26:15

4y ago26:15

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In 2016, thirty-nine unarmed Black people were murdered at the hands of the police - 34% of them were Black men. Our founder, Jason Rosario - a product of a single-parent home in the Bronx, New York - created The Lives of Men as a vehicle to help change the narrative around Black and Latinx masculinity, and to combat the negative stereotypes of Bla…

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S1E11: Angel White, Striving While Black and Femme: Black Girls, High Expectations and Mental Health 32:41

4y ago32:41

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Angel White, Community Manager at Industrious, tells Dr. Alfiee about the additional pressures and expectations as a Black woman forging a business career.By Angel White; Dr. Alfiee

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