Best Coach Ashanti Podcasts (2024)

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Black All Year - Decoding the Rise of the Right 21:14

40m ago21:14

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Send us a Text Message. What if the recent UK general election was more than just a competition between Labour and Conservative parties? Join me, Steph Edusei, as I try to make meaning of the election results and what they reveal about the state of British opinion. Using insights from renowned thinkers like Robert O. Paxton, Erich Fromm, and Noam C…

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#301: What is Body Neutrality? (Body Image Series) Revisited 25:18

4d ago25:18

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I’m revisiting the Body Image Series, talking all about body neutrality - what is is and isn’t, what it looks like in real life, the stages people go through to get there, and the key elements to getting body neutral. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/301 In this episode, I talk about: - How I like to reframe body neutrality as a way to get more joy ou…

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Black All Year - Building Genuinely Diverse Boards 26:27

7d ago26:27

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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a traumatic incident in your youth shapes your entire worldview? Join Steph Edusei in conversation with James Carss, founder and chief executive of Castle Peak Group, as he recounts his poignant journey from his childhood in the predominantly white North East of England to his experiences in London, Hong Ko…

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Using Wills and Trusts to Achieve Freedom, Legacy and Wealth with Attorney Terrence Franklin 1:08:40

14d ago1:08:40

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Over 170 years ago, a white slave owner's brother contested the Will that set Lucy and her descendants free from slavery. She fought him in court and won. Today, her great great great great grandson, Terrence Franklin, is an award winning Wills and Trusts litigation attorneys. While he fights for planned generational wealth and legacy by profession…

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Black All Year - Unpacking Power and Privilege 35:01

12d ago35:01

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Send us a Text Message. This week we share the keys to understanding power and privilege in our latest episode of Black All Year, featuring the insightful Ngozi Lyn Cole, one of our most popular topics and guests from Season 1. Together, we uncover how power often operates unseen among dominant groups and the systemic advantages this creates. We di…

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Language and The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Ourselves - Communication Coach, Marcus Higgs 57:39

18d ago57:39

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Marcus Higgs is a communication coach for business professionals who are parenting preteens. He helps parents effectively show up and connect with their 10- to 14-years-olds during these key formative years, allowing them to secure a relationship that lasts beyond a lifetime. Our conversation covers the importance of language, communication skills …

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#300: 5 Lessons on Body Image After 10 years of This Podcast 28:48

18d ago28:48

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This is episode 300 and the 10 year anniversary of this podcast. To celebrate I’m reflecting on 5 of the key lessons I’ve learned about body image throughout the years of doing this podcast. It’s part cultural critique, part rant, and part love fest. And there is some optimism about the future. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/300 In this episode, we …

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Black All Year - Tea with the Thompsons 30:32

19d ago30:32

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Send us a Text Message. Culinary Reinvention from Nissan to TikTok Who says life's second acts can't be as flavorful as the first? Nige Thompson, the culinary maestro behind "Tea with the Thompsons," graces our podcast with stories of his journey from Nissan supervisor to TikTok sensation. In discussion with Steph Edusei, discover how his Jamaican …

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Black All Year - The End of EDI 26:40

26d ago26:40

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Send us a Text Message. Inclusion with Humanity: Eradicating Workplace Bullying and Discrimination Can adopting "inclusion with humanity" truly eradicate workplace bullying and discrimination? Join Steph Edusei as she welcomes back Ranjit Kirton, founder of Behaviour Garage Limited, who left a 28-year NHS career to pursue a mission of transforming …

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Increasing African-American Cancer Survival Rates - Oncologist Fitzroy Dawkins, M.D. 1:09:00

1M ago1:09:00

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Dr. Fitzroy Dawkins is a Medical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience teaching at Howard University College of Medicine. Throughout his career, he's conducted research in oncology and advocated for clinical trials as a biotech executive. His book Fighting For Survival: Conquering Cancer And The African American Patient provides a roadmap for…

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#299: What’s Behind Your Body Image Struggles with Jessi Kneeland 38:00

1M ago38:00

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I’m joined by Jessi Kneeland, a queer and non-binary body image coach, speaker, and author of the book BODY NEUTRAL: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues. We are talking about why body image struggles are not a thinking problem and how we need to understand our deeper needs to identify the source of our struggles. We also talk abou…

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Black All Year - UK General Election Special 26:38

1M ago26:38

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Send us a Text Message. Engagement and Equity: The Critical Role of Voting in Society How impactful is your vote really? Join Steph Edusei as she sits down with freelance journalist and non-executive director for Newcastle Creates, Loujane Alasi, to explore the profound importance for Black communities of voter registration and voting. We'll share …

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Black All Year - Why Black All Year 15:38

1M ago15:38

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Send us a Text Message. Rooted in Africa, Raised in the North East, United for Social Change Embark on a personal journey with me, Steph Edusei, as we navigate the intricate blend of my Black African Ghanaian roots and white Geordie upbringing in the industrial backdrop of 70s and 80s Newcastle. Picture the vibrant sounds of African music interming…

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Benjamin Myers: From Courtrooms to Kenya 1:11:12

1M ago1:11:12

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Benjamin Myers is a dynamic and inspiring individual whose journey from Minneapolis attorney to East Africa showcases the power of change and resilience. After earning his law degree at Hamline University School of Law in 2000, Benjamin founded his own law firm in Minneapolis, where he worked for over two decades. Facing numerous professional and p…

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#298: Understanding Health Beyond Weight with Ashantis Jones 37:32

2M ago37:32

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I’m joined by Ashantis Jones, Therapist, Mental Health Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and Group Fitness Instructor. We are talking about how ADHD, Autism, and anxiety influenced Ashantis’ relationship with her body. We’re also talking about why it’s so important to understand the social determinants of health when we have conversations abo…

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Profiles of Racial Profiling on this 4th Anniversary of George Floyd's Murder 49:47

2M ago49:47

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In the four year's since George Floyd's murder we've seen some progress in how policing is done in the United States. The issues underlying the disparate treatment of Black men by police are complex and entrenched. This episode is a newly edited reworking of prior episodes that focused on various guests responses to questions related to experiences…

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Black All Year - Season 2 is on it's way 0:42

2M ago0:42

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Send us a Text Message. After a bit of a break and a rethink about the format creator and host Steph Edusei is pleased to announced that Season 2 of Black All Year is coming very soon. Subscribe now to make sure you get it as soon as it launches. Steph Edusei LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-edusei/ Steph Edusei Instagram https://www.inst…

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Single Father Life with Social Worker Rickard Jean-Noel 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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Rickard Jean-Noel is a Fordham University trained Social Worker. He is dedicated to providing social and emotional support services to diverse communities throughout the greater New York City area. His psychotherapeutic work has been mainly with adolescents and young adults, particularly those in minority communities suffering with anxiety, depress…

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Malikah Kelly: Hong Kong Hustle & Flow 53:13

2M ago53:13

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Malikah Kelly is a dynamic content creator and serial expat with a background in strategic marketing. Malikah holds an MBA and has embarked on a life-changing journey that began in Milan, Italy. Since then, she has lived in Beirut, Lebanon, and currently resides in Hong Kong, with her next destination still unknown. Join us as we explore Malikah's …

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#297: Weight Loss Medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, GLP-1s) with Dr. Asher Larmie 57:25

2M ago57:25

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I’m joined by Dr. Asher Larmie, Transmasculine weight-inclusive GP and leading expert in weight stigma. Asher is breaking down everything you need to know about weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. We talk about what the research says about the long-term effects of these medications, their side effects, how much weight you might lose an…

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Unlocking Love with Emotional Locksmith Ashanti Branch 58:18

2M ago58:18

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Ashanti Branch is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the dropout rate through youth mentorship. He has created the award-winning #MillionMaskMovement with 75,000 participants worldwide. He is a recipient of the 2023 US Surgeon General’s Medallion, 4x Tedx speaker, podcaste…

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Career Transitions In The New Economy with Career Coach Jonathan Dumas 1:01:39

2M ago1:01:39

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Career Transition Coach and Organizational Psychologist Jonathan Dumas knows that work can be fulfilling and helps others make the transition into careers that match their skills, talents and values. He's also lived the transition. His insights on the work aspirations and career context for Millenials and Generation Z. The conversation touches on t…

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Kara Stevens: Wealth and Wellness in Ghana 54:28

2M ago54:28

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Kara Stevens is a trailblazer who, after a distinguished career in education, embarked on an inspiring adventure to Ghana with her husband and daughter. Kara is not only a devoted mother and partner but also the visionary behind The Frugal Feminista, a dynamic platform dedicated to personal finance and personal development. Through her insightful w…

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#296: Finding purpose beyond dieting (Laura’s Story / YOF Spotlight) 24:22

3M ago24:22

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I’m sharing Laura’s story who was one of the incredible women who worked with me during the You, On Fire program. She talks about how she was consumed with body and food thoughts and had been on and off diets for nearly 3 decades. She shares how she learned to accept her body and how that’s unlocked so many great things in her life. You’ll find all…

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Being a Self Assured Black Man is Entrepreneur Sherman Perryman's Militant Grind 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

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Sherman Perryman is an entrepreneur, lifestyle coach and author. His studies at Morehouse College and the USC Ross program in real estate laid the foundation for his ambitions, blending real world savvy with scholarly insight. He was among the entrepreneurs featured in the docuseries Black Business Los Angeles. Raised in Carson and Los Angeles and …

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Serving after 9-11 And Our Never Ending Dissatisfaction with Presidents - Sports Agent and Veteran, Adam Spencer 1:08:32

3M ago1:08:32

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Mr. Adam Lee Spencer is a sports agent and sports business consultant. He provides his expertise on topics concerning the player, venue, arena, rights holders, marketing, and sponsorship to major sporting organizations, both domestic and international. His insights on how war has changed our international relationships and on domestic politics are …

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Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba - From Longing to Belonging: A Black Jew's Journey to Uganda 49:36

3M ago49:36

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Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba is an accidental expat who found a profound sense of belonging in unexpected corners of the world. Growing up as a Black Jew in America, Shoshana shares her struggles with identity and acceptance within the Jewish community. However, her life took an extraordinary turn when she discovered a deep connection to Judaism …

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#295: Aging, Body Image and Sexuality (Body Image Series) 33:28

3M ago33:28

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I’m looking at the influence of perimenopause - the transitional period before menopause - on sexuality and how this intersects with body image. I also talk about how hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause can influence sexual desire, and why understanding our sexual functioning and desire is important when talking about body image, as pa…

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Eugene Williams on Black Heroes - The Ones We Love And Those Some Would Disown 1:13:45

3M ago1:13:45

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This thought-provoking conversation with Eugene Williams is a deep dive into the events that lift us up and those that break our hearts. Our heroes come in many varieties and we touch on many--from Martin Luther King Jr. to Bill Cosby, Malcolm X to Cornell West. In Eugene's case, his parents were also heroes. His late father an activist that influe…

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Tiara Darnell: Blending Flavors for the Soul in CDMX - Inside Blaxicocina 1:16:05

3M ago1:16:05

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Tiara Darnell is the Owner and Executive Chef of Blaxicocina, Mexico City's first and only Black-owned Soul Food restaurant. Tiara's culinary journey is deeply rooted in her ancestral traditions and family heritage. Growing up in Prince George's County, Maryland, she learned the art of cooking from the matriarchs of her family, infusing each dish w…

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#294: Perimenopause and Body Image (Body Image Series) 31:42

4M ago31:42

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I’m talking about the influence of perimenopause – the transitional period before menopause – on body image. I’m looking at what the research says about perimenopause and body image, why our body image is worse during perimenopause compared to menopause, and what we can do to build resiliency and mitigate these effects, as part of the Body Image Se…

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Lori L. Tharps: Rediscovering Spain - Reflections on Life, Race, and Identity 1:11:00

4M ago1:11:00

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Lori L. Tharps, is a renowned journalist, author, and creative writing coach, whose work delves into the intersection of race and popular culture. Lori shares her remarkable journey from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to her current home in Malaga, Spain, where she resides with her family and a mischievous canine companion. Reflecting on her earlier negativ…

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Black All Year - Unravelling Internalised Oppression: A Deep Dive into Racial Identity and Resilience 1:04:00

4M ago1:04:00

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Send us a Text Message. In this transformative discussion with me, Steph Edusei, the remarkable Tina Simbo joins us to unravel the complex threads of internalised oppression that profoundly impact marginalised communities, particularly among Black populations. With Tina's wealth of experience in social justice and community work, we dissect the way…

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#293: Drinking and diet culture with Lael Atkinson 34:01

4M ago34:01

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I’m joined by Lael Atkinson, a certified professional recovery coach who works at the intersection of drinking and dieting. They are talking about the similarities between drinking culture and diet culture and how they have both set us up to steal our time, energy and money. They also talk about how dieting fuels drinking, why we should not compare…

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Christina Belloge: Adventures & Insights of a Serial Expat 1:07:15

4M ago1:07:15

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Christina Belloge is a multilingual French Caribbean serial expat. Christina's journey has taken her across four countries and allowed her to explore nearly 45, including eight African nations. From a young age, she was drawn to learning languages and immersing herself in diverse cultures. Through her experiences as an expatriate, Christina has not…

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#292: AITA Diet and Body Edition Part 2 - with Vinny Welsby 29:16

4M ago29:16

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In this episode, I’m cohosting with my best buddy Vinny Welsby. Have you ever read the “Am I The Asshole” questions on Reddit? If you don’t know what AITA is: People ask the internet if they were in the right or wrong about a situation that happened in their life. In the second half of this two-part episode, Vinny and I are reading some of these to…

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Nurse Chronicles With Coach Shank: My Personal Calling Statement 0:13

5M ago0:13

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Nurse & Coach Ashanti is dedicated to guiding you on your journey towards self discovery, resilience, and personal growth. From bondage to breaking records using transformational coaching. Her life's calling is to support as many elderly people as she can by fostering health, healing, and empowerment. From being overlooked, and neglected to living …

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Nurse Chronicles With Coach Shank: Keep on Pushing 1:34

5M ago1:34

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Nurse & Coach Ashanti is dedicated to guiding you on your journey towards self discovery, resilience, and personal growth. From bondage to breaking records using transformational coaching. Her life's calling is to support as many elderly people as she can by fostering health, healing, and empowerment. From being overlooked, and neglected to living …

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Nurse Chronicles With Coach Shank: Remember Your WHY 0:52

5M ago0:52

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Nurse & Coach Ashanti is dedicated to guiding you on your journey towards self discovery, resilience, and personal growth. From bondage to breaking records using transformational coaching. Her life's calling is to support as many elderly people as she can by fostering health, healing, and empowerment. From being overlooked, and neglected to living …

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Nurse Chronicles With Coach Shank: Do Not Despise Small Beginings 0:17

5M ago0:17

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Nurse & Coach Ashanti is dedicated to guiding you on your journey towards self discovery, resilience, and personal growth. From bondage to breaking records using transformational coaching. Her life's calling is to support as many elderly people as she can by fostering health, healing, and empowerment. From being overlooked, and neglected to living …

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Money Coach Malika: Wealth & Wanderlust 1:01:50

5M ago1:01:50

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Malika is a money coach and Founder of Fabulous Financials. From her humble beginnings as a single mother on welfare to building a multi-7-figure investment portfolio and retiring in her 40s, Malika's story is one of resilience, determination, and financial empowerment. Through her expertise, she helps Black women manage money, invest wisely, and a…

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#291: AITA Diet and Body Edition Part 1 - with Vinny Welsby 31:07

5M ago31:07

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In this episode, I’m cohosting with my best buddy Vinny Welsby. Have you ever read the “Am I The Asshole” questions on Reddit? If you don’t know what AITA is: People ask the internet if they were in the right or wrong about a situation that happened in their life. Vinny and I are reading some of these to give our verdict on AITA posts around weight…

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Michael Ashanti - Renunciation: Transcending Citizenship 1:46:56

5M ago1:46:56

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Michael Ashanti currently resides in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Hailing originally from New York, Michael's life has been a tapestry woven with international experiences, beginning with his travels as an Army brat and later as a university exchange student. In this episode, Michael shares insights from his remarkable journey spanning 14 …

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#290: How Core Beliefs Influence Our Body Image with Nia Patterson 35:57

5M ago35:57

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I’m joined by Nia Patterson, author of the newly released “What’s The Story” A Guided Walkthrough of the Stories You Tell Yourself About Your Body. Nia shares their story of recovering from an eating disorder, what helped them in recovery, what body neutrality means when your body isn’t neutral in our culture, how core beliefs influence our body im…

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Black All Year - Transforming Trauma: Cultivating Healing and Empowerment in Workspaces 1:00:59

5M ago1:00:59

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Send us a Text Message. When Marsha Hylton joined me on the podcast, her story of overcoming domestic abuse and transforming that pain into a beacon of hope for others struck a chord deep. Her expertise as a trauma-informed consultant illuminates the subtle, yet profound ways in which trauma embeds itself into our daily lives—often unnoticed, yet e…

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Black All Year - Unveiling Inner Strength: Identity, Leadership, and Empowerment with Beverley Powell 58:43

6M ago58:43

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Send us a Text Message. As we peel back the layers of our own identities, we often uncover strength we never knew we had. Beverley Powell, a beacon of leadership and empowerment, joins us to share how she's helping nurses from the global majority harness that strength. With a tapestry of experiences woven from her rich Jamaican heritage, Beverley, …

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Penny & June Curry: Love. Loss, and Serenity in Seixal 59:29

6M ago59:29

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Penny and June Curry, are a dynamic same-sex couple who left their roots in Texas, USA, to embrace a new life in Seixal, Portugal. Meet Penny, enjoying retired life, and June, actively rekindling her graphic design business, JRS Graphic Design, in the picturesque landscapes of Portugal. In this candid conversation, Penny & June open up about their …

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#289: Beyond Body Neutrality with Tiffany Ima 35:48

6M ago35:48

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I’m joined by Tiffany Ima, who is also a body image coach. She shares her story of how she developed exercise bulimia and bulimia and what helped her to overcome that. We also talk about why body neutrality isn’t enough for her, how she’s learned to celebrate and embrace her body, and the importance of using self-expression to heal. Show notes: sum…

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Dr. Londi Cox: Culturally Competent Living Abroad 57:08

6M ago57:08

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Dr. Londi Cox is an international psychologist who has lived abroad since 2014 and now lives in Japan. Hear Dr. Londi discuss how her early childhood challenges helped shape her career and ultimately led to her journey abroad. With a Doctorate Degree in International Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psycholog…

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#288: Oprah & What to Do if Your Client Wants to Lose Weight with Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams 37:12

6M ago37:12

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I’m joined by Amapoundcake - we are talking about some of the recent headlines in the news around anti-fatness including the photos of Emily Ratajkowski in the extra large jeans and Oprah’s announcement that she’s been using weight loss drugs. We segue into talking about what to do if you still want to lose weight or if you work with clients who st…

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