After a 10-month hiatus Marvin is back! He shares updates on what's been going on with him personally and some travel he recently did to Louisville, KY and Denver, CO. Marvin also shares some thoughts on people who hate Pride queer folks as well as commentary on the current political climate. Be sure to listen to this episode and let us know what y…

In this episode, Marvin is joined by Dr. Jennifer Mullan! Dr. Jenn talks about her childhood, moving toward decolonized therapy, normalizing ancestral rage, her new book and so much more! She gets very real about many aspects of both her life and the work she's done in the mental health field. This episode is definitely a favorite, so check out thi…

In the 9th episode of the Chasing Liberation Podcast, Marvin is joined by social worker, certified sex therapist, and founder of K-Spot Therapy, Kaycee Polite! We discuss how Kaycee's personal journey led her to social work and sex therapy, how her social media presence has impacted the community, the important distinction between intimacy, sex, & …

In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Soco Rey, LCSW (Founder of Soco Rey Therapy) and Jesse Wiltey, LCSW! We start the conversation off by catching up on what we've been doing recently. Then the conversation shifts to how we understand and manage conflict within our own families. In this candid conversation, we bring in examples from our o…

In this episode, Marvin is joined by the PHENOMENAL Dr. Ebony Butler! Dr. Ebony talks about creating and maintaining boundaries, how diet culture is traumatic, a SUPER problematic retreat experience we had, creating My Therapy Cards, and so much more! Make sure you give this episode a listen, because it's pretty dope.…

In this episode, Marvin is joined by two of your favorite hilarious aun-teas from the Minoritea Report Podcast! They talk about their experience growing up queer, the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, "the gay agenda," origins of the Minoritea Report podcast, and so much more! This episode is filled with a lot laughs, but also a lot of truth! Tap in…

In this episode, Marvin talks about how 'life be lifin,' the trials and tribulations of dating, a dope trip to ATL, and a "Behind the Post" segment on normalizing SI. Tap in!By Marvin Toliver

In this episode, I'm joined by the phenomenal Kim Young! We talk about young Kim, her experience moving from California to the Commonwealth of Virginia, moral injury, social work retirement and much more! This is a dope episode featuring one of the dopest social workers, so tap in!By Marvin Toliver

In this episode Marvin talks about having a tough time emotionally, his experiences with receiving compliments, thoughts on "Music Therapy Monday," and has some passionate thoughts about the shooting of Ralph Yarl.By Marvin Toliver

In this episode, Marvin speaks with his first guest: Joi Britt, LCSW! Joi discusses early life, loss, embracing authenticity, what it's like to navigate dating as a social worker, going on tour and so much more! Relax and enjoy, this is a good one.By Marvin

In Episode 1 Marvin introduces himself, the podcast, and does his first "Behind the Post" segment.By Marvin

@ThePalaceOfTheDogs, Danny Bailey, & Dope Black Queers, Quamina and Chloe Filani, talk everything relationships and sexuality in the black queer community. Also the two will be collaborating on a forum 12th of March in Peckham; Discussing Home & Diaspora. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-forum-diaspora-home-tickets-5560404…

On this weeks episode we speak with, movement artist, choreographer and dance movement psychotherapist, Sia Gbamoi about her practice in merging movement with therapy and how that has impacted her approach as teacher. By apply this practice we discuss how it can impact education and re-align the arts and it purpose within our society to one that is…

@ThePalaceOfTheDogs Members Danny Bailey & Vanessa Fisher chop it up over Black Theatre Industry Politics; calling out the shortfalls made by producers, the establishments and actors who are 'WOKE' for anything other than actually making real change in our communities and discussing how we'd personally like to see change. This episode was recorded …

On this Episode of Barking we spoke with, Olivier nominated actress, Gabrielle Brooks about her thoughts on black communities in relation to British theatre. Gabrielle Brooks is also the founder of Black Stage Uk, co founder of MAWA (A black female Shakespeare company) and recently on the board at Theatre Peckham; We got to explore how Gabrielle us…

This week we speak with, cultural curator and community space organiser, Eric Cyuzuzo about building and organising community. As a Rwandan descendant living in Brussels, we discover how Eric’s need for community has created spaces for black people of all intersections to thrive and connect.

@ThePalaceOfTheDogs speaks with, Sierra Leone born, Andre Bright. The community builder, artist, architect and founder of BeComeImmersive, creates space within his community, both in the UK and Sierra Leone, to interrogate colonial mindsets; In the episode we explore what this process look like for him.…

This week we speak with, anti-racism educator, writer, speaker and creative, Jess Mally - to define and explore Anti-racism, Decolonisation and Black Anarchy and how they can work in tandem for social change.

@ThePalaceOfTheDogs is back with a brand new episode of BARKING. In this episode collective members Danny Bailey, Vanessa Fisher and Kieran Mcginn discuss arts, culture and social politics post pandemic; And exploring the process of creating and defining community and how this might positively affect our society.…

Welcome to the Dope Black Queers Podcast. A space to have & share bold ideas, with the room to change as we explore! On this week's episode of #DBQpod it’s a free-for-all. No topic, just a catch-up. We talk about clubs, drinking, and social media (with a lil chaos Send questions and letters to dbqpod@gmail.com Follow @DopeBlackQueers on all social …

Welcome to the Dope Black Queers Podcast. A space to have & share bold ideas, with the room to change as we explore! On this week's episode of #DBQpod we're talking about Boundaries, how do we set them, respect them, and address them when crossed (recorded in August 2021). TW: Discussion Sexual Assault - 25mins - 26:30mins Send questions and letter…

Welcome to the Dope Black Queers Podcast. A space to have & share bold ideas, with the room to change as we explore! On this week's episode of #DBQpod we're talking about Pride! The concept, the feeling, the event, the history, the future, the good, the bad, and all in between. (recorded in July 2021) Send questions and letters to dbqpod@gmail.com …

Welcome to the Dope Black Queers Podcast. A space to have & share bold ideas, with the room to change as we explore! On this week's episode of #DBQpod we're talking about the people and family we choose, how we find each other and maintain those relationships (recorded in June 2021) Send questions and letters to dbqpod@gmail.com Follow @DopeBlackQu…

Welcome to the Dope Black Queers Podcast. A space to have & share bold ideas, with the room to change as we explore! On this week's episode of #DBQpod we're meeting our hosts & checking in on how our year is going. (recorded in May 2021) Send questions and letters to dbqpod@gmail.com Follow @DopeBlackQueers on all social Thank you for listening, an…

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After well over a year summer with Fancie is back with a new season! This season I will be diving into love, freedom, gender norms and roles, and so much more! I’m back to be with you and hope you stick around for this new season.

Today we speak with LRO about her project 'Thank You For The Pain, I Needed It For My Art', exploring how art and music can be healing in traumas and heartbreak in particular. We also discuss how we can use these traumas to fuel your art as creative. You can listen to LRO's project below: https://www.mixcloud.com/LRO/thank-you-for-the-pain-i-needed…

Author, activist and creator! Joi has turned her childhood trauma into her drive to create change. On this episode Joi, the founder of Sacral Ground, sexuality coaching and healing and I talk about everything from healing from sexual trauma, masturbation and sex magic, to our favorite porn stars!! (By the way s/o to Skin Diamond, Jet Setting Jasmin…

I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my best friends for this episode. spICE has been a burlesque performer in the Seattle Washington area for five years now. I really wanted to talk to her about her experiences in the burlesque community as a dark skin women of color. Also, in this episode we highlight blue dream as our stranf of the episode.…

We speak with Olivier award nominee, Rachel John, delving into her career in theatre and how she manoeuvres her faith within the industry given the negative representation it has received in the press recently.

Welcome to a bougie ass episode with BougieLungz! As a rising star in DC’s cannabis community I was very excited when he said he was interested in being interviewed for the show. In this episode we discuss the cannabis culture and business in Washington DC. We also discussed the medicinal benefits of the plant as well as the need for full legalizat…

Welcome to a bougie ass episode with BougieLungz! As a rising star in DC’s cannabis community I was very excited when he said he was interested in being interviewed for the show. In this episode we discuss the cannabis culture and business in Washington DC. We also discussed the medicinal benefits of the plant as well as the need for full legalizat…

To say that the Dr. Florence Farley is a trailblazer is a huge understatement. At 90 years old she visits me every 6 weeks for me to shampoo and style her waist length, silver locs I have a chance to listen to her share stories. I asked if she wouldn't mind me I recorded our conversation this past week for the podcast and she was happy to oblige. I…

ThePalaceOfTheDogs is back with another episode of Barking. In this episode we tackle Mental health in the arts industry and the underrepresentation of ethnic minorities within the awareness conversation, despite their vulnerability. We spoke with Raffaella Covino, founder of Applause For Thought, an organisation that targets mental health awarenes…

It's time to open your mouth and say what's on your heart! Stop assuming people can read your mind because they cannot.

Hands down this has been my favorite episode! This is the first installment in my shop talk series of this podcast and it happened by accident! I hope you enjoy this true story showing a young person transitioning and their mom that loves them!

In this episode I talk to trusting the processes of success, including the good in the bad. The SOE highlights the sativa dominant Blue Dream. In the news I share a few things that stood out to me regarding the new Virginia laws that took effect July 1.

Peace, family! I hope you enjoy this episode! There was no real format to this one😂 so fingers crossed!! My good friend Ashley and I go wayyy back and share similar views on a lot of subjects. As we've gone through life experiences we have been able to support one another as we evolve as women. This is not to far away from a regular conversation be…

We were given this gift of intuition, so why do we doubt it? In this episode I question myself about why I have ignored my intuition at different times. In the SOE we enjoy sativa dominate, Jack Herer! Enjoy!!

Meet our team of Creative Activists @ThePalaceOfTheDogs; Daniel 'Kwabena James' Bailey, Vanessa Fisher, Chia Phoenix & Kieran Mcginn. Today we're talking about how the twitter warrior has disarmed art purpose in reconciling opposing social issues. We talk about Gemma Lowy Hamilton, Munroe Bergdorf and Seyi Omooba and compare the trajectory of these…

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On this episode I focus on the effects of living with shame and how it changes the way we enjoy life! The SOE highlights the beautiful indica BLACK MAMBA and we talk about mother's day in the news!

This is a good one! We run around taking care of everyone and put yourself as the last on the list. This must stop! Let’s talk about it! This episodes strain of the episode (SOE) is King Louis XIII. NEWS, rest in power John Singleton & Steve Harvey divorce rumors.

Have you ever stopped to consider why you practice your traditions? Let's talk about it! Please find the link to this episodes news article below. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-number-of-americans-with-no-religious-affiliation-is-rising/

This podcast was two years in the making! I found every reason to procrastinate rather than getting down to work until I got real about what was taking me so long to take action. Before you judge yourself to harshly consider what could be holding you back.