125. Guilaine Kinouani with Anastacia-Reneé: Living While Black

Mental health professionals are in high demand now more than ever. In the U.S. alone, around a third of the population sought therapy services in 2020. But mental health practitioners aren’t immune to issues of deep structural racism and white supremacy; if they aren’t recognized and consciously dismantled, the potential for further harm to Black people persists, and mental, physical, and emotional wellness remain out of reach.

Over the past 15 years, radical psychologist Guilaine Kinouani has focused her research, writing, and workshops on how racism affects physical and mental health. Her new book Living While Black — recently named a Guardian Book of the Year — brings personal stories, case studies, and research together to give voice to the diverse, global experiences of Black people. Kinouani offers expert guidance on how to set boundaries and process micro-aggressions, protect children from racism, handle difficult race-based conversations, navigate the complexities of Black love, and identify and celebrate the wins.

In the 125th episode of Town Hall’s In the Moment podcast, writer and educator Anastacia-Reneé talks to Kinouani about her guide for radical self-care and coping.

Guilaine Kinouani is a UK-based French radical and critical psychologist of Congolese descent. She is a feminist, a therapist, and an equality consultant, as well as the founder, leader, and award-nominated writer for RaceReflections.co.uk. Kinouani is a senior psychologist and an adjunct professor of Black and Africana studies at Syracuse University, London. Kinouani heads Race Reflections and its academy, providing workshops on anti-racism, racial trauma, and self-care.

Anastacia-Reneé is an award-winning cross-genre writer, educator, interdisciplinary artist, TEDX speaker, and podcaster. Reneé is the author of (v.), (Black Ocean Press), Forget It (Black Radish Press) and Answer(Me), (Winged City Chapbook Press). She has received fellowships and residencies from Cave Canem, Hedgebrook, VONA, Artist Trust, Jack Straw, Ragdale, Mineral School, Hypatia in the Woods and The New Orleans Writers Residency. Anastacia-Renee’s writing has been included in numerous anthologies, literary journals, and magazines.

Buy the Book: Living While Black: Using Joy, Beauty and Connection to Heal Racial Trauma   Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here. 

Mental health professionals are in high demand now more than ever. In the U.S. alone, around a third of the population sought therapy services in 2020. But mental health practitioners aren’t immune to issues of deep structural racism and white supremacy; if they aren’t recognized and consciously dismantled, the potential for further harm to Black people persists, and mental, physical, and emotional wellness remain out of reach.

Over the past 15 years, radical psychologist Guilaine Kinouani has focused her research, writing, and workshops on how racism affects physical and mental health. Her new book Living While Black — recently named a Guardian Book of the Year — brings personal stories, case studies, and research together to give voice to the diverse, global experiences of Black people. Kinouani offers expert guidance on how to set boundaries and process micro-aggressions, protect children from racism, handle difficult race-based conversations, navigate the complexities of Black love, and identify and celebrate the wins.

In the 125th episode of Town Hall’s In the Moment podcast, writer and educator Anastacia-Reneé talks to Kinouani about her guide for radical self-care and coping.

Guilaine Kinouani is a UK-based French radical and critical psychologist of Congolese descent. She is a feminist, a therapist, and an equality consultant, as well as the founder, leader, and award-nominated writer for RaceReflections.co.uk. Kinouani is a senior psychologist and an adjunct professor of Black and Africana studies at Syracuse University, London. Kinouani heads Race Reflections and its academy, providing workshops on anti-racism, racial trauma, and self-care.

Anastacia-Reneé is an award-winning cross-genre writer, educator, interdisciplinary artist, TEDX speaker, and podcaster. Reneé is the author of (v.), (Black Ocean Press), Forget It (Black Radish Press) and Answer(Me), (Winged City Chapbook Press). She has received fellowships and residencies from Cave Canem, Hedgebrook, VONA, Artist Trust, Jack Straw, Ragdale, Mineral School, Hypatia in the Woods and The New Orleans Writers Residency. Anastacia-Renee’s writing has been included in numerous anthologies, literary journals, and magazines.

Buy the Book: Living While Black: Using Joy, Beauty and Connection to Heal Racial Trauma   Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here.