Understand Relationships Understand Everything
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsUnderstand Relationships Understand Everything is a podcast created and hosted by licensed marriage and family therapists and professors, Una Henry and DeMarquis Clarke. The podcast focuses on the value of complexity and connection in all forms of relationships. Episodes will be a variety of dialogue between hosts, interviews and Q&A. Be prepared to be thoroughly entertained, educated and impacted on a variety of relational topics related to self-exploration, couple and family dynamics, community and society issues, along with issues of political and social justice.
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Episodes
What We Learned: What This Season Taught Us About Women and Ourselves
May 18, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBUna and Marq reflect on what they learned, what impacted them most, and how they want to take this into account moving forward. Support the show
Those Who Came Before and Those Who Will Follow: A Conversation with Dr. Una Henry and the Women Who Teach Her
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBDr. Una Henry has a conversation with some of the women in her life who have influenced her thinking and emotional journey. Dr. DeMarquis Clarke listens and learns. Support the show
Dr. Loree Johnson: The Complex Grief of Fertility
May 04, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBMarq and Una have a conversation with Dr. Loree Johnson, a Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with couples dealing with infertility. The doctors explore the complexity of grief and share their own experiences around fertility. Support the show
Dr. Nicole Peeler: Women and Literature
April 27, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBMarq and Una chat with Dr. Nicole Peeler, author and professor, about what she has learned about herself as a woman through her studies and work in literature and writing. Support the show
Reverend Nicole Garcia: Transwomen in Ministry
April 20, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBUna and Marq chat with Reverend Nicole Garcia about her journey in ministry as well as her pride in her identity and how it is reflected in her work. Support the show
Dr. Lakeisha White Richardson
April 13, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBMarq and Una have a conversation with Dr. Lakeisha White Richardson about her practice as an OB/GYN in Mississippi and her journey as a physician in today's climate. Support the show
Rachael Goss: Womanhood and Health Journeys
April 06, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBUna and Marq interview Rachael Goss, a fellow therapist, about her understanding of her own womanhood and how her breast cancer journey has impacted her views of self. Support the show
Dr. Camille Lafleur: Black Women Still Working
March 30, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBMarq and Una interview Dr. Camille Lafleur about her work as a professor and how her femaleness and Blackness impact how she shows up in spaces. Support the show
Welcome to Season 4! All About the Ladies!
March 23, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBMarq and Una discuss the upcoming season and what to expect in their conversations. They also look back on their own experiences in understanding gender and what they have learned about womanhood. Support the show
We're Back!
March 14, 2023 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBMarq and Una explain their absence and their excitement about the upcoming season! Support the show
Blackness in Relationships
January 28, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode DeMarquis and Una talk about the impacts their relationships had on their understanding, consciousness and relationship with their own Blackness, racism and issues of social activism. Support the show
Community Activism: An Interview with Jasiri X
January 21, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week we had the honor of being in conversation with Jasiri X. He is a hip-hop artist and activist who gained national notoriety for his song, "Free the Jena 6." He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Robert Rauschenberg Award. In addition to creating music, Jasiri is the co-founder of 1Hood Media , a collective of socially conscious artists and activists who utilize art to raise awareness of issues impacting marginalized communities. During our conversation, we talked wit...
Black in Academia: An Interview with Dr. Melody Brown
January 14, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week we had the honor and privilege of being in conversation with Dr. Melody Brown. Dr. Brown is a licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a gifted and well-respected clinician, professor, public speaker and consultant. During our conversation, we talked with Dr. Brown about the relationship between her passion of teaching in higher education and her existence as a Black woman in this country. Support the show
The Power of Art: An Interview with Vanessa German
January 07, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBThis week we had the honor and privilege of being in conversation with @vanessalgerman. Vanessa is a world renowned sculptor, painter, writer, activist, performer, and poet. Her work has been featured in a wide range of galleries, museums and traveling exhibits all around the world. During our conversation, we talked with Vanessa about the relationship between her art and her existence as a Black woman in this country. Support the show
Blackness in Communities
December 31, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThis episode DeMarquis and Una talk about the impacts their communities had on their understanding, consciousness and relationship with their own Blackness, racism and issues of social activism. Support the show
Blackness in Families
December 24, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThis episode DeMarquis and Una talk about the impacts their families had on their understanding, consciousness and relationship with their own Blackness, racism and issues of social activism. Support the show
Doing What We Can with What We've Got: An Interview with SB Gamble
December 17, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week we had the honor and privilege of interviewing Mr. Shelby Gamble. Mr. Gamble is an author, playwright and filmmaker. He has written several plays and novels, and has produced and directed numerous short films featured at film festivals all across the country. During this interview, we talk with Mr. Gamble about his experiences balancing working with the public during a worldwide pandemic and existing as a Black man in the United States. Support the show
Interview with Dr. D the MFT
December 10, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week we had the honor and privilege of interviewing Dr. Maria Dominguez. Dr. Dominguez is the owner of Resilient Living, LLC. She is a bilingual and multicultural Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Coach. Her work focuses on cultivating resilience and using it as a tool of empowerment within each client to guide them in transforming their own mindsets, emotions, and relationships. During this interview, we talk with Dr. Dominguez about her experiences being multiracial and ...
Black and in Law Enforcement: An Interview with Tyree Jones
December 03, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBDeMarquis and Una interview Tyree Jones, a police captain with the Hinds County Sheriff's Department in Mississippi. Tyree shares his thoughts on how police brutality and the lack of justice in the justice system impacts both the Black community and Law Enforcement. Support the show
Welcome to Season 3!
November 26, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MBWhat to expect in Season 3: More interviews! More Realness! Giving Black folks voices and why it's important. Support the show
Sunday Assembly Q&A
November 19, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe first ever LIVE taping of Understand Relationships Understand Everything! DeMarquis and Una talk about the complexity of families and how to have difficult conversations with family. Support the show
Police Brutality and Protests
July 02, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, DeMarquis and Una discuss the impact of the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. They talk about the power and importance of protests, and they discuss resources for listeners as well as ways to take care of yourself while fighting against racism. Support the show
Coronavirus Follow-up
May 07, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBDeMarquis and Una check in with how the impact of Covid-19 has changed for each of them over the past several weeks. They discuss ways to better understand the impact on others as well as things they have learned. Support the show
Coronavirus Special!
March 26, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode, DeMarquis and Una share how they first learned of the severity of the Coronavirus, its impact on their lives and relationships, as well as their thoughts and reflections on what they and others can do to cope with the virus. Support the show
Taking a Break
March 12, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, DeMarquis and Una discuss things they have learned from previous episodes and what they have learned from current events. Support the show
Fred Brown Interview
March 05, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBDeMarquis and Una interview Fred Brown about climate change and how what we as individuals can do about it. Support the show
Politics and Emotions
February 27, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBUna and DeMarquis discuss the relationship between political views and emotions. Support the show
Casey Coker Interview
February 20, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode, Una and DeMarquis interview Casey Coker about her work in the field of equity and justice. Support the show
Patrick Bridgeman Interview
February 13, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBDeMarquis and Una interview Patrick Bridgeman about his journey with mental health. Support the show
Q & A
February 06, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBDeMarquis and Una answer some questions from the listeners. Support the show
Ernel and Diane Henry Interview
January 30, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBDeMarquis interviews Una's parents about their relationship. Support the show
Alyce Clarke Interview
January 23, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBUna interviews DeMarquis's mom about their relationship. Support the show
Catching Up
January 16, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBDeMarquis and Una catch up on what has happened for them personally, locally, nationally, and internationally since the previous season. Support the show
S1:E7 | Season 1 Finale - The Road So Far
November 21, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn the Season-1 Finale of Understand Relationships Understand Everything, DeMarquis and Una recap the first season and the road so far. DeMarquis and Una discuss the impact of creating a podcast and how it has had an impact on their lives and on the lives of the people with whom they are in a relationship. Understand Relationships Understand Everything is a podcast that aims to help people make sense of their relationships with their partners, families and themselves. Through our podcast, i...
The Road so Far
November 21, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn the season 1 finale, DeMarquis and Una talk about the impact creating a podcast has had on their lives and on the lives of the people with whom they are in relationship. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/UnderstandRelationshipsUnderstandEverything)
Getting Personal with Dr. DeMarquis Clarke
November 14, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode Una interview DeMarquis about his drive, his anxiety, and his surrogacy journey. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/UnderstandRelationshipsUnderstandEverything)
S1:E6 | Getting Personal with Dr. DeMarquis Clarke
November 14, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode of Understand Relationships Understand everything, we get personal with Dr. Demarquis Clarke. Listen as Una interviews DeMarquis about his drive, his anxiety, and his surrogacy journey. Understand Relationships Understand Everything is a podcast that aims to help people make sense of their relationships with their partners, families and themselves. Through our podcast, individuals will begin to understand how culture, and the community-at-large impact our relationships. Join...
Getting Personal with Una Henry
November 07, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, DeMarquis asks Una some in-depth questions around her strengths, what she has learned about social justice since childhood, and how she understands bravery. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/UnderstandRelationshipsUnderstandEverything)
S1:E5 | Getting Personal with Una Henry
November 07, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode of Understand Relationships Understand Everything, we are getting personal with Una Henry. DeMarquis asks Una some in-depth questions regarding her strengths, what she has learned about social justice since childhood, and her understanding of bravery. Understand Relationships Understand Everything is a podcast that aims to help people make sense of their relationships with their partners, families and themselves. Through our podcast, individuals will begin to understand how ...
Community and Societal Influence
October 31, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, DeMarquis and Una talk about how the communities in which they grew up as well as the communities where they live now influence them. They will also address larger societal influences and the challenges of living with these influences. They also talk about the complexity of pushing back on these influences. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/UnderstandRelationshipsUnderstandEverything)
S1:E4 | Community and Societal Influence
October 31, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode of Understand Relationships Understand Everythi, DeMarquis and Una talk about community influence; how the communities in which they grew up as well as the communities where they live now influence them. They will also address larger societal influences and the challenges of living with these influences. In addition, this episode also features a discussion on the complexity of pushing back on these influences. Understand Relationships Understand Everything is a podcast that ...
S1:E3 | Family Influence
October 24, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode of Understand Relationships Understand Everything, Una and DeMarquis discuss their own families and the roles they have taken in those families. They also discuss connections between the relationship with family and how that family relationship influences their current relationships. Understand Relationships Understand Everything is a podcast that aims to help people make sense of their relationships with their partners, families and themselves. Through our podcast, individu...
Family Influence
October 24, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, Una and DeMarquis discuss their own families and the role that they have taken in those families. They then discuss connections between how they are in relationship with their families and how that influences them in their current relationships. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/UnderstandRelationshipsUnderstandEverything)
Visions and Vulnerability
October 17, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode, DeMarquis and Una explore their comfort in vulnerability as well as their hopes and fears around vulnerability in a podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/UnderstandRelationshipsUnderstandEverything)
S1:E2 | Visions and Vulnerability
October 17, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode of Understand Relationships Understand Everything, DeMarquis and Una explore their comfort in being vulnerable, as well as their hopes and fears around vulnerability in a podcast. Understand Relationships Understand Everything is a podcast that aims to help people make sense of their relationships with their partners, families and themselves. Through our podcast, individuals will begin to understand how culture, and the community-at-large impact our relationships. Join DeMa...
The Beauty in Complexity and Connection
October 10, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode on Understanding Relationships Understand Everything, DeMarquis and Una introduce themselves, tell the story of how they met, and talk about why they started a podcast. They speak about their hopes and expectations, as well as laugh at their journey to starting the Understanding Relationships Understand Everything podcast together. Tune in to this episode, Beauty in Complexity and Connection, on Understanding Relationships Understand Everything. Support the show (https://www...
S1:E1 | The Beauty in Complexity and Connection
October 10, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode on Understanding Relationships Understand Everything, DeMarquis and Una introduce themselves, tell the story of how they met, and talk about why they started a podcast. They speak about their hopes and expectations, as well as laugh at their journey to starting the Understanding Relationships Understand Everything podcast together. Tune in to this episode, Beauty in Complexity and Connection, on Understanding Relationships Understand Everything. Understand Relationships Unde...