To Write Love on Her Arms
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 239 ratingsFrom the nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms comes a new podcast about mental health and the things that make us human. Each episode will cover topics we tend not to talk about, including depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
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Episode 607: "Suicide Loss, Sibling Grief, and Silencing Shame”
September 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBThe truth is that we lose someone to suicide every 45 seconds. It impacts every community on the planet. Suicide isn’t a bad word. We can and should talk about it because talking about it is how we quell stigma and silence the shame that has latched on to it for ages. Suicide has impacted and will impact so many. There are those we’ve lost to suicide, there are those who are thinking about suicide, there are those who attempt and survive, there are those who are grieving because of suicide, ...
Episode 606: "The Woes of Using Fashion as a Mental Health Check”
August 29, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 108 MBWhether it’s our own perceptions or what the media has designated, when it comes to fashion and clothing choices, we make quick assumptions based on what someone is wearing. All black? You must be emotional or depressed or troubled. Bright and light? You must be carefree and happy. We see people’s mental well-being placed into boxes based on what’s in their closets and on their bodies. At the same time, there’s also space for our fashion choices to express who we are and what we like. ...
Episode 605: "Therapy Deserts: What Are They? Where Are They? What Needs to Change?”
July 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBThe term “therapy desert” is relatively new. Or at least, many people are learning about it for the first time. Because while talking about and even going to therapy has become way less stigmatized over the course of the last three years, there are still places without the resources, necessary infrastructure (like internet access and public transportation), and even the language to be able to access it. Therapy costs money, a lot of money, but how can you address the financial barrier when t...
Episode 604: "Body Dysmorphia in the Age of Filters + Celebrity Culture"
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 124 MBEven before social media and influencers, celebrity culture has permeated our senses through magazines, billboards, advertisements, TV shows, and movies. We’re told what is and isn’t attractive or desired when it comes to the way we look on the outside. And now, with technology at our fingertips, with filters on nearly every image our eyes take in, and with products and routines that will supposedly transform us into the individual we’re admiring, it’s no wonder so many of us deal with dysmo...
Episode 603: “Counseling Isn’t Just Talk Therapy” with Art Therapist + Counselor Alyse Ruriani
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MBMental Health Month is upon us and we’re in the midst of our Show Up For Yourself campaign which focuses on finding 20 minutes a day to care for things that relate to your heart, mind, body, and community. This can look like gentle movement, calling a friend, journaling, and deep breathing. While we’re putting an emphasis on small, accessible, and tangible ways that we can all show up for ourselves, there’s obviously a bigger avenue for us, if we have the resources, to tend to our mental wel...
Episode 602: “Burnout + Boundaries”
April 25, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBBurnout. You’ve probably heard the term over the course of the last few years in regard to work, the pandemic, and the general state of the world. According to Psychology Today, burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress. Though it’s most often caused by things at work, it can also appear in other areas of life, such as parenting, caretaking, or romantic relationships. At the core of burnout, is stress. Stress can manifes...
Episode 601: “Finding Your Normal: ADHD + Neurodiversity”
March 28, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBSeason six is officially upon us and we’re excited for a number of reasons. First, we’re going to have the joy of talking to more To Write Love folks and holding in-person conversations. Second, the topics we’re diving into might feel a bit more culturally relevant. We’ll get into the mental health assumptions made based on the way someone dresses, different types of counseling like art therapy or combining two forms into one, using bodies as fashion and how it hurts our well-being, and even...
Episode 513: “Getting Honest + Going to Therapy” with singer-songwriter Andy Grammer
October 05, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 96.7 MBBeing vulnerable is no easy task. Sharing our pain and fears and struggles can make us feel exposed, weak, and susceptible to others’ criticisms. Add in our own personal stigmas against things like therapy and vulnerability, and getting honest ends up being one heck of a challenge. Today, we have the honor and pleasure of talking to singer-songwriter Andy Grammer about his experience with all of the above. Andy talks about the grief of losing his mother in 2009, but how caring for his own me...
Episode 512: “Changing How We Talk About Suicide and Care For Our Friends and Ourselves” with Shelby Rowe
September 20, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBHow we talk about, approach, and care for suicide is a pretty big deal. Suicide is a tragic and intense topic, and it’s also a very real and human-centered topic. That’s why we want to explore the ways in which we can reframe and change how we address it in a more compassionate sense—and how we, on a person-to-person level, can care for ourselves, friends, and loved ones who might be thinking about or considering suicide. So today, we have the honor of hearing and learning from suicide preve...
Episode 511: “What Not To Say or Do When Someone Is Struggling With Suicide” with Deanna Zandt
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBIn 2018, after Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain died by suicide, Deanna Zandt felt compelled to address the words of encouragement others were offering those in the midst of a mental struggle. That piece is titled “Why ‘you are loved’ & ‘please reach out’ are crappy things to post after someone has died by suicide” and it explores the way in which our words and actions can help or hurt someone struggling. In today’s episode, we’re honored to be joined by Deanna to explore her perspective and ...
Episode 510: "Reframing Addiction From Problems to People" with Dr. Nzinga Harrison
July 26, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBJust say no. Drugs are whack. Recognize, Resist, Report. These phrases stem from programs and campaigns and political agendas that ultimately hurt the United States and its people. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program or DARE filled schools in the 90s—and while overall being deemed ineffective, it continues today asking youth to take pledges to stay away from drugs and gangs. Then there’s the failed and heavily criticized War on Drugs that began in the 70s but really took o...
Episode 509: “Empathy and Eating Disorders” with Nōn Wels and therapist Corrie Van Horne
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBEating Disorders are a human experience. They don’t play favorites or stick to a certain stereotype. They are often ways a person seeks out safety or control amidst a traumatic or trying time. And they rarely begin straight out of the gate as a diagnosable eating disorder and rather a coping mechanism through which disordered eating and an ultimately harmful relationship with food or body image take hold. Some recurring themes throughout today’s episode will be empathy and connection. ...
Episode 508: “Extroverts and Introverts Talk Mental Health” with Jessica McAuley and Bianca Mujica
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 99 MBMaybe you look forward to the solitude that comes after a long day of work or spending the weekends in nature with your dog. Maybe you find energy and comfort in game nights with friends or love the opportunity to meet new people. Or, perhaps you find yourself best suited somewhere in the middle—reading books in the company of a loved one. But how do those varying preferences, those gages for recharging and feeling restored and rejuvenated, affect our mental health? Are they connected? Do th...
Episode 507: "Borderline Personality Disorder: Seeking the Gray" with Genevieve Jacobs and counselor Patrick Miranda
June 14, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MBBorderline Personality Disorder. It has been deemed a heavy diagnosis. One that has been linked to characteristics such as manipulative, self-destructive, unstable, selfish, and untreatable. It is described as involving patterns of wavering interpersonal relationships, a distorted sense of self, and emotional reactions that are characterized as intense. In this episode, we’re going to confront some truly harmful labels, reiterate that this diagnosis, contrary to popular belief, is ind...
Episode 506: “The Importance of Rest & Why We’re Taking a Mid-Season Break”
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBIn today’s episode, through a question and answer session, we dive into the topic of rest. Rest in the form of actual sleep, rest from our jobs, from school, from social interactions, and rest, even from the work that our healing and recovery requires of us. In a heavily digitized world, we are often expected and asked to be engaged—or at least available—at all times. But as human beings who get tired and drained, being “always on” and “always accessible” is an expectation we can’t an...
Episode 505: “Mindfulness, The Present Moment, and Non-Judgment” with Tianna Soto
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBMindfulness. It’s become a bit of a buzzword. But boiling it down to a single word does it a bit of disservice. Mindfulness can take the shape of various forms of meditation, yoga practices, immersing ourselves in nature, noticing our breath, or tapping into our senses. But how does mindfulness, and all the avenues it involves, intersect with mental health? How can our awareness of the present moment, of a tangible aspect of reality change or improve our inner world? To help us e...
Episode 504: “Delay, Slow, and OCD” with therapist Sara Galaglo
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBCandance wrote, “Parts of my brain continually struggle for power while others retreat completely. But no matter what’s been taken—time, control, hope for the future—it’s never too late to start anew.” Bianca said, “Every day I learn new things about how my OCD manifests, and I am figuring out in real-time what that means for my relationships, health, and job.” And Kirsten shared, “OCD, contrary to popular belief, is not tidy or clean. It’s messy. Exhausting. Loud.” These wor...
Episode 503: “Mental Health in Motherhood” with Ceara Pertain and counselor Leighya Richard
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 120 MBThe topic of this episode is rather specific. It’s something we haven’t addressed on the podcast until now and have only briefly explored elsewhere. It’s something that carries a heavy stigma and the weight of expectation. It’s something that impacts 20% of people who are pregnant or give birth. We’re talking about perinatal—that’s before, during, and after pregnancy—mood and anxiety disorders that include depression, irritability, and heightened anxiety. To help us paint a picture of...
Episode 502: “Being a Safe Space For Someone Who Self-Injures” with counselor Michelle Moore
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 117 MBSelf-injury appears in the TWLOHA mission statement. It’s something we work to destigmatize and to present hope and healing for those who struggle with it. But in today’s episode, we’re talking about what it means to be the parent, friend, partner, or loved one of someone who engages in non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. What so many people need is a safe space to share without judgment and to explore their options when it comes to professional care. To help us navigate and unders...
Episode 501: “Grief: What’s Loved, Lost, and Left” with Vivian Nuñez, Megan Fernandes, and LMFT Eric Adams
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn the premiere episode of season five, we’re addressing the topic of grief. Contrary to popular belief, grief comes in many forms, it impacts people in varying ways, and it does not have to stem from the loss of a loved one. Grief is the thing that we feel and experience in the absence of something or someone we love—a pet, a relationship, a parent, a job, a home. To help us explore, identify, and even learn how to navigate grief through creativity, we’ll be joined by content creator Vivian...
Episode 416: “Suicide Attempt: Moving Forward With Hope” with Author Bill Konigsberg
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 90.6 MBIn the final episode of season four and to close out the Another Day With You campaign, we talk to someone who attempted suicide at the age of 27 and went on to write a book inspired by his own experience. That person is author Bill Konigsberg and that book is The Bridge. In our conversation, you’ll hear about Bill’s chronic, untreated depression which led to an attempt, and how writing the book became a way to dispel the lies his brain was telling him while encouraging readers to realize ho...
Episode 415: “Suicide Prevention: Why Do You Stay Another Day?”
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 33.1 MBWhen the pandemic altered nearly every part of daily life, we wondered what it would mean for those struggling, for those currently fighting to stay alive. A mental health crisis already existed and the pandemic only made it more glaringly obvious. The collective trauma and loss nearly doubled the number of people having thoughts of suicide and experiencing depression compared to previous years. One bright spot, a moment of tragic optimism, is that this shared experience made talking a...
Episode 414: “Suicide Loss: Remembering How They Lived” with Carrie Thompson
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 82.3 MBWhen the pandemic altered nearly every part of daily life, we wondered what it would mean for those struggling, for those currently fighting to stay alive. A mental health crisis already existed and the pandemic only made it more glaringly obvious. The collective trauma and loss nearly doubled the number of people having thoughts of suicide and experiencing depression compared to previous years. One bright spot, a moment of tragic optimism, is that this shared experience made talking a...
Episode 413: “Suicidal Ideation: A Passive Wish To No Longer Exist” with Ashley Holstrom
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 66.7 MBWhen the pandemic altered nearly every part of daily life, we wondered what it would mean for those struggling, for those currently fighting to stay alive. A mental health crisis already existed and the pandemic only made it more glaringly obvious. The collective trauma and loss nearly doubled the number of people having thoughts of suicide and experiencing depression compared to previous years. One bright spot, a moment of tragic optimism, is that this shared experience made talking a...
Episode 412: “On Self-Awareness, Representation, & Defying Stigma” with Ricky Neal (from Crisis Text Line)
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBJuly is BIPOC Mental Health Month in the US. It exists to “bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face regarding mental illness” in this country. While mental health challenges impact humans regardless of race, body size, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, and so on, we also recognize that racism, colonization, police brutality, and white supremacy—among other things—are events and harsh realities that affect BIPOC in a significant way that can no...
Episode 411: “Decolonizing Therapy and Healing” with Therapist Gabes Torres
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBJuly is BIPOC Mental Health Month in the US. It exists to “bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face regarding mental illness” in this country. While mental health challenges impact humans regardless of race, body size, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, and so on, we also recognize that racism, colonization, police brutality, and white supremacy—among other things—are events and harsh realities that affect BIPOC in a significant way that can no...
Episode 410: “Affirming LGBTQ+ Experience and Existence” with Dr. Amy Green (from The Trevor Project) & Author Jessica Strait
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBResearch shows that the LGBTQ+ community is almost three times more likely than others to experience a mental health condition such as major depression or generalized anxiety disorder. And, LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide, experience suicidal thoughts or engage in self-harm than heterosexual and cis-gendered people. This is not due to their sexual orientation or gender identity but oftentimes from outside factors such as a non-affirming home environment, a volatile...
Episode 409: “Black & White Miniseries – Nothing Can Take Away How Far You’ve Come”
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBMay is Mental Health Month in the US. This month is a chance for us to continue combating the stigma that keeps far too many silent. It’s a chance for us to tell and to highlight stories of lesser-known challenges. It’s a chance to declare a few statements we believe to be Black and White. In the third and final episode of the Black & White Miniseries, host Chad Moses and TWLOHA’s Community Care Coordinator Bianca Mujica discuss the statement: “Nothing can take away how far you’ve come...
Episode 408: “Black & White Miniseries – I Am Not Broken. Who I Am Is Whole.”
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 77.9 MBMay is Mental Health Month in the US. This month is a chance for us to continue combating the stigma that keeps far too many silent. It’s a chance for us to tell and to highlight stories of lesser-known challenges. It’s a chance to declare a few statements we believe to be Black and White. In the second episode of the Black & White Miniseries, host Chad Moses and TWLOHA Editor Becky Ebert explore the statement: “I am not broken. Who I am is whole.” Together, they talk about what it mea...
Episode 407: “Black & White Miniseries – Stop Apologizing For Existing”
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MBFor the last four years, TWLOHA’s Black and White campaign has happened every May. Why May? Well, May is Mental Health Month in the US. This month is a chance for us to continue combating the stigma that keeps far too many silent. It’s a chance for us to tell and to highlight stories of lesser-known challenges. It’s a chance to declare a few statements we believe to be Black and White when it comes to you and your mental health. In the first episode of this year’s Black & White miniser...
Episode 406: "Counselors Seeking Counseling” with LMHC Stephan Monteserín & Dr. Emily Burch
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 111 MBOn this episode of the TWLOHA Podcast, we’re exploring the theme of normalizing mental health professionals both giving and receiving help. Counselors, therapists, psychologists—they’re often a saving grace for many. They provide wisdom and guidance and a safe space for us to lay bare our struggles. But beneath the titles, the offices, the knowledge, and the compassion, mental health professionals are also people. And we believe all people can benefit from things like counseling—but sometime...
Episode 405: "TWLOHA Turns 15: How It Started, How It’s Going”
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBOn this special episode of the TWLOHA Podcast, we’re celebrating 15 years of hope and help on the organization’s birthday—along with the upcoming release of our daily-use self-care app called The Hopeful! In the first half, founder Jamie Tworkowski discusses the movement’s unexpected inception and shares some of his favorite memories, and TWLOHA’s first-ever social media coordinator Chris Youngblood talks about managing an overflowing inbox and a Myspace account all those years ago from his ...
Episode 404: "Bipolar Disorder: The Space Between Diagnosis and Identity”
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBOn this episode of the TWLOHA Podcast, we’re discussing Bipolar Disorder, a mental health experience that by no means receives as much airtime or attention as others tend to. And yet, it's something so many people deal with day in and day out, it’s something we know is relevant to so many of you. Bipolar Disorder is a chronic illness—meaning it has no cure. That being said, this illness is not immune to treatment. Through personalized care, Bipolar Disorder can be managed. You can live wit...
Episode 403: "Self-Injury: Shrouded By Shame”
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn this episode of the TWLOHA podcast, we’re discussing self-injury. It is perhaps one of the least talked about mental health challenges. You might be wondering why that is, and we think the reason can be wrapped up into a single word: stigma. While conversations about mental health have progressed a great deal over the course of the last few years, self-injury remains shrouded by shame. According to research, anywhere between 14 to 24 percent of young adults have self-injured before, an...
Episode 402: "Eating Disorders: What We Don’t Talk About Is Killing Us”
February 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBEating disorders are a leading cause of death when it comes to mental illnesses, only second to opioid overdose. Nearly 30 million people in the U.S. will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. They can and do affect people of every age, sexuality, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic group, and with proper professional care and awareness, they are treatable. In this episode, we’re joined by a few guests, including Johanna Kandel, the founder of The Alliance for Eati...
Episode 401: "Relapse, Recovery, and Resolutions"
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBThe calendar ending and beginning anew represents a clean slate of sorts. While there is value in the hopefulness of setting resolutions, we want to talk about the complicated reality of how resolutions impact relapse and recovery when it comes to alcohol abuse, addiction, and even self-injury. In the premiere episode of season four, host Chad Moses is joined by LMHC Michelle Moore and mental health advocate Donaven Smith to talk about how these mental health experiences are impacted by the ...
TWLOHA Recommended Listening: Last Day from Lemonada Media
November 12, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MBOn today’s episode we’ll be sharing some recommended listening from our friends at Lemonada Media. We’re inviting you to take a listen to the first episode of Season 2 of the Last Day podcast. “We open Season 2 of Last Day with a tale of two Kevins. One is Sergeant Kevin Briggs, also known as the guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge. The other is Kevin Berthia, an Oakland native who drove to that bridge on March 11, 2005 with the intent of ending his life. This week, we tell the larger stor...
Episode 313: “World Mental Health Day: We Will Face This Together”
October 08, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MBIn the final episode of Season 3, we honor World Mental Health Day (October 10) by talking with people from five different countries across the globe about the ways in which mental health plays a role in everyone’s lives no matter where they live. From New Zealand to India and the UK, we reflect on the progress made and the work that still needs to be done when it comes to mental health. And we learn about how stigma continues to impact this conversation in varying cultures and how access to...
Episode 312: "Gretchen Powers - On Mountains, Mental Health, and Metaphors”
September 15, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 90.2 MBIn this episode, we hear from photographer and outdoor adventure enthusiast, Gretchen Powers. At the start of her journey with mental health, Gretchen believed that staying active and spending time outside were the keys to maintaining her well-being. But after years of battling waves of depression and anxiety, she found that her toolkit was missing some important things. Through trial and error and self-discovery, Gretchen talks with host Chad Moses about the ways in which she has allowed h...
Episode 311: "Said The Sky and Olivver The Kid - Worth Living For"
September 08, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 83.1 MBIn this special episode, host Chad Moses is joined by artists Trevor Christensen (Said The Sky) and Bryan Sammis (Olivver The Kid) to premiere a brand new song in honor of the #WorthLivingFor campaign. Following the premiere, Trevor and Bryan stick around to talk about the ways in which music has brought purpose and heartfelt connection into their lives and how they’ve both realized that the small moments in life are the ones that often mean the most. Download a transcript of this epis...
Episode 310: "Jamie Agresta: Dealing With Thoughts of Suicide and Finding Purpose"
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 59 MBIn this episode, host Chad Moses is joined by writer and mental health advocate Jamie Agresta to continue the #WorthLivingFor conversation. Together, they explore the topic of suicidal ideation and finding purpose even in the heavy moments. Jamie speaks candidly about her firsthand experience with suicidal ideation, where she’s found hope along the way, and what she would say to someone who finds themselves in the dark headspace of struggling with intrusive thoughts. Download a transcr...
Episode 309: "Barriers to Help With Denny Kolsch, LMHC"
August 25, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 82.4 MBIn this episode, TWLOHA Director of Outreach Chad Moses and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Denny Kolsch continue the #WorthLivingFor conversation by teaming up to address your questions about mental healthcare, how we can make resources more accessible, and the process of finding a counselor that’s the best match for you. Far too often, when people seek out professional help, they’re met with hurdles and challenges like affordability, geographical access, privacy and safety, and even not k...
Episode 308: "Steve Nguyen: Losing Someone to Suicide"
August 18, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 74.3 MBIn this episode, host Chad Moses is joined by animator, illustrator, and mental health advocate Steve Nguyen to talk about being a survivor of suicide loss and the #WorthLivingFor campaign. Steve opens up about losing both his significant other and a friend just days apart while in college and how he faced processing anger, guilt, and the questions that often follow such heartbreaking loss. Steve also discusses how working with a counselor and time has helped him find peace and hope. His sto...
Episode 307: "Jessica Morris: Fear Is a Liar"
July 28, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode, we wrap up our storytelling series on the podcast with the help of published author Jessica Morris. Through sharing her experience with depression and anxiety, Jessica explores the fear of not being worthy and how she found the courage to live in the present moment. And later in the episode, Jessica is joined by host Chad Moses to discuss the delicate balance of living for today while still honoring the chapters of our stories where we’re simply trying to survive. Down...
Episode 306: "Alicia Gillman: Dear Anxiety"
July 21, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode, we continue our new series on the podcast that focuses on the power of storytelling with the help of authors who originally had their stories published on the TWLOHA blog. Today, we’re hearing from and talking to Alicia Gillman about her experience living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and the ways in which they’ve impacted her life on a day-to-day basis. Alicia shares a story so many of us can relate to when it comes to intrusive though...
Episode 305: "Elizabeth Wilder: Depression Comes in Waves"
July 14, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode, we continue our new series on the podcast that focuses on the power of storytelling with the help of authors who originally had their stories published on the TWLOHA blog. Today, we’re hearing from Elizabeth Wilder, a member of the TWLOHA staff, who shares a vivid snapshot into her experience with the ebbs and flows of depression. Later in the episode, she and host Chad Moses talk about finding the courage to confide in a friend when you’re struggling and choosing to put you...
Episode 304: Bianca Mujica: My Value is Not Based on Numbers
June 30, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, we kick off a new series on the podcast that focuses on the power of storytelling with the help of authors who originally had their stories published on the TWLOHA blog. Today, we’re hearing from Bianca Mujica, who talks about her journey with disordered eating. In the second half of the episode, she and host Lindsay Kolsch discuss the impact of societal beauty standards, how eating disorders are oftentimes not recognized as a mental illness, and the important role counselin...
Episode 303: Listening to Black Voices: A Conversation with EbonyJanice Moore
June 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBIn this episode, we listen to and hear from EbonyJanice Moore, a womanist scholar, author, activist, and the founder of Black Girl Mixtape—a platform that creates sacred space to celebrate the voices and wisdom of Black women. She talks about the importance of honoring her rage while cultivating joy and making space for rest, and the ways in which those with privilege can show up for people of color during this call for social change and justice. She also shares her personal journey with hea...
Episode 302: Listening to Black Voices: A Conversation with Krys Marshall and Joél Leon
June 16, 2020 14:01 - 1 hour - 136 MBIn this episode, we listen to and hear from Krys Marshall, an actress currently starring in the AppleTV+ show For All Mankind, and author, artist, and girl dad Joél Leon. They talk about their experiences with systemic racism, their mental health journeys, and the barriers Black communities face when seeking help. They also share their hopes for social change in the midst of injustice across the US and offer advice to those struggling. Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloh...
Episode BW04: “No One Else Can Play Your Part” - A Conversation With Levi The Poet
May 26, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBIn the fourth and final episode of this year’s Black and White Miniseries, TWLOHA's Director of Outreach Chad Moses is joined by artist and long-time friend Levi The Poet. Together they explore the last statement of the campaign: “No One Else Can Play Your Part” and talk about how oftentimes they find themselves believing these words for others while struggling to believe it for themselves. Levi also explains how creativity, community, and the idea of resonance helps him to understand this t...