Untying Knots: Minds and Souls Untethered
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago -A knot is a focus point in a rope. Multiple knots can shorten the length of rope. A knot can disrupt how a rope coils or uncoils. A knot can also be a place to provide a grip for climbing and holding something in place.
Our lives can be full of knots that can be either helpful or unhelpful. The Untying Knots podcast is here to stimulate listeners by untying knots that hamper our understanding around mental health issues, and helping to find the knots that are there to help one climb or stop their fall.
We focus on sharing information, education about mental health, psychotherapy and the practice of it from a Black-Indigenous-Person-of-Color lens. We interview people who work in the field of mental health. We discuss myths and realities about the field, and we talk with creatives on how mental health impacts the challenges they face, how they overcome these challenges, and how it helps them live an authentic empowered life.
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Ep.45 Karla A. Brown: Black group & Private Practice Ownership
February 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBBlack History/Pride/ Excellence Month As we bring the month of February to a close. I chat with fellow LMFT Karla A. Brown. Who is the CEO of Soul Centric Counseling & Collective. We discuss the areas of Group Therapy and being in business for ourselves. The path of private practice isn't a direction that is often focus for many Clinicians of Color. So we discuss some of what this path brings us verse working in Agency or HMO setting. So check it out, and share & like. Links: https://soulc...
Ep.44 Mishara Danielle Winston: Play & Recover for Caregivers
February 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBBlack History/Pride/Excellence As we continue to the month go Black celebration, I talk with Mishara Danielle Winston. Whose built their practice around Recreation Therapy for caregivers. The amount of demands on providers of health and wellness service. Massively, increased with in the 6 years. The need for ways for Caregivers to rest and relax is a critical need to make it through the crisis. Especially for caregivers of Color with cultural and communal practice rooted in their communiti...
Ep.43 Demetrius Holt, Hellspawn_Cosplay: Blerd and Powerful
February 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBBlack History/Pride/Excellence I chat once more with Demetrius Holt aka Hellspawn_Cosplay, about his current project #Blerdandpowerful. This project came into being following Demetrius's experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. The need to bring more funds to Black/Afro centered comic conventions. As well as his experience Cosplaying for the Black Adam movie premiere. As well as the X-Men project with multiple fellow Black Cosplayers. Overall we talk about being Black Nerds and the effect o...
Ep42- David Hooker & Natasha Lee Hooker: Black Geeks being seen
February 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBContinuing with the Black History/Pride/Excellence Month I take with David Hooker and Natasha Lee Hooker. David is a Product Manger at Disney. Natasha Lee Hooker is a Senior Development Support Analyst at Insomniac Games. Both of whom were fellow presenter at San Diego Comic Con, and The Therapeutics Applied and Gaming Summit (TAAGS). We discuss their journey as Black Geeks. Most especially what it mean to be working in the area behind the scenes in the industries that develope and distribut...
EP 41- Marla R. Stewart:Sexologist | Sexual Strategist | Author
January 30, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBContent warning- Frank Discussion of Sex Black History/Pride/Excellence Month As we being the celebration of Black History Month. We open our Month of episodes with a discussion with Marla Renee Stewart, MA. A Black Queer Sexologist, Sexual Strategist, and Author. We discussed the perspective of being Black and having sexual desires, most especially as members of the Geek and Nerd fandoms. Plus some of what it means being Kinky & Black. We discuss the choices we make in connecting with othe...
Ep.40 Joshua Archer of The Game Academy, support Neurodiversity
January 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI chat with Joshua Archer, President of the Board of The Game Academy. We does what the Academy does to support children and teens with Neurodiversity to learn and play, using Tabletop Role Playing Games. As well as the work they wish to do in the future. Equal the difficulties of what mean to to address late recognition of Neurodiviersity. Links: https://www.thegameacademy.org https://twitter.com/GameAcademyRPGs https://www.facebook.com/thegameacademyorg https://www.linkedin.com/company/t...
SP-4 Edward Carrion,Psychic Medium:Mental Health & Psychics
January 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBFor this Special Programming, with the new year starting. I chat with a friend of mine. Edward Carrion who is a Psychic Medium. We does the role and relationship between Psychics and Mental Health. Especially the fact that Psychics do support their clients seeing and working with Mental Health Professional. We also see what potentials might lay in 2023. Link: http://www.readingbyedward.com/index.html [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Ep.39 Steven Sawyer, LCSW: Brainspotting,HeartMath, & Trauma
January 02, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBWelcome to the new year. To start this year off I speak with Steven Sawyer LCSW, CSAC. Steven is dual licensed psychotherapist filled with passion and knowledge surrounding the Interventlon and change process. Steven is a trainer of Brainspotting, HeartMath, and Wellbriety modules. As well as Co-founder of New Vision Wildness Therapy. We discuss trauma, Brainspotting and HearthMath, and the Power and Control Dynamic found in many levels of our world as we work to heal. Including the Myths a...
SP3 Wakanda Forever: Lets be Therapist and Blerds, out
December 26, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI chat with returning guest Mercedes Samudio, LCSW found of Shameproof parenting and a contributing author to Why Wakanda Matters. Together we discuss our insights as Therapist, Blerds, and People of Color about what we saw and experience of viewing the last MCU movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Check it out, like and share. As we will have more special programing to come Links: http://shameproofparenting.com #blerdandpowerful #blerd.and.powerful Asians Represent Podcast: Piccolo is a ...
Ep.37 Tara M. Avery &Ajuna Mance:1001 Black Mens Portraits, Pt.2
December 19, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBThis is part 2 of 2 episode. I chat with Publisher Tara M. Avery and Artist Ajuna Mance. Who I met via San Diego Comic Comic. We talk about the con, and most especially Ajuna work 1001 Black Men: Portraits of Masculinity at the Intersections. As well as other LGBT+ matters, and the Myth and Realities of Mental Health https://stackeddeckpress.com https://www.instagram.com/taramaveryart/ @taramavery @prismcomics https://www.prismcomics.org/ http://www.ajuanmance.com
Ep.36 Tara M. Avery & Ajuna Mance:1001 Black Men Portraits, Pt.1
December 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBThis is part 1 of 2 episode. I chat with Publisher Tara M. Avery and Artist Ajuna Mance. Who I met via San Diego Comic Comic. We talk about the con, and most especially Ajuna work 1001 Black Men: Portraits of Masculinity at the Intersections. As well as other LGBT+ matters, and the Myth and Realities of Mental Health https://stackeddeckpress.com https://www.instagram.com/taramaveryart/ @taramavery @prismcomics https://www.prismcomics.org/ http://www.ajuanmance.com
Ep.35 Dr. Elizabeth Smith Psy-D: Geek Therapist
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI continue my chats with fellow panelist from San Diego Comiccon, Dr. Elizabeth Smith PsyD. Dr. Elizabeth Smith is a Korean identifying Psychologist based in Illinois, who is very a Geek. She enjoys Cosplay and brings that into her work with clients. We discussed a number elements, from our experience on at San Diego Comiccon, to our work and how identity is a factor in it, the power of names, and support for Asian American mental health. As well as Myths and Realities of mental therapy.
Ep.34 Mark A.J. Nazal: VFX artist, and Comicbook Creator
November 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI continue my chats with my fellow Panelist from San Diego Comiccon, Mark A.J. Nazal. Mark is the an artist, a Director of Digital Content at CoSA VFX, a Primetime Emmy® Award-Winning Visual Effects Artist & Supervisor known for his work on Fox’s Batman-based hit show Gotham, and Chief Creative Officer and a writer/creator for Diwata Komiks. We discuss the VFX industry, Filipino Cultural and History, the Comicbook culture in the Philippines, and Identity. As well as the Myth and Realities of ...
Ep.33 B. Dave Walters: Creator, Writer, TableTop Role Player
October 31, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI get the chance to talk with Creator B.Dave Walters. B. Dave Walters is an actor, a writer (Dungeon and Dragons : A Darken Wish, and Electropunk), Development Lead on Into the Motherlands, and an accompanists DungeonMaster (Black Dice Society) and Player in the TableTop Role Player. We discuss a range of topics, from the panels he was on at San Diego Comiccon, his work on personal project A message from Black Man to America, as wells as how he handles the demands of being a media figure, wit...
SP2- Lorran Garrison& Justin Tracy: Book-The Ghost in the Maze
October 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBIn this Special Episode, I talk with returning guest Lorran Garrison, and her Co- Author & Husband Justin Tracy. We discuss their new book The Ghost in the Maze, and its focus on diversity. We also discussed parenting, ADHD, and a little Dungeon and Dragons. As well as standard question of myths and reality of mental health Lorran and Justin are offing a special discount on the book. To get the discount you have to listen to the episode to get the code. So listen close. https://www.littlebr...
Ep.32- Robert Rice: DemonHuntr on HereTV
October 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI chat with one of my fellow panelist from San Diego ComicCon, Robert Rice. Robert is an actor and one of the producers behind the LGBT centered show DemonHuntr on HereTV via Amazon. We talk about our panel at the ComicCon, their show DemonHuntr and how it came about. As well as how the pandemic effected their anxiety, as well as the anxiety of make their show. And the Myths and Realities of mental health. Links: @Robertrice87 https://www.facebook.com/robert.s.rice @DemonhuntrShow https://w...
Ep.31- Chance Calloway: Creator of Pretty Dudes on Amazon Prime
October 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI chat with one of my fellow Panelist from San Deigo Comiccon, Chance Calloway. Chance is the a singer, writer, Flimmaker, and the Creator of the series Pretty Dudes which can be found on Amazon Prime. We discussed Chance life, creating the show, their mental health, and how the shows displays relationship, diversity, and ability. In addition we talk about the Myths and Realities of mental health. Links: https://www.chancecalloway.com Youtube: I Know Him So Well (Official Lyric Video) - AJ...
Ep.30 Steven Barnes:Creator, Author,& Messages of Eightfold Path
September 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MB***Content Warning - Discussion of Suicide and Suicide topics*** My chat this time is with Steven Barnes. Who is a NY Times bestselling author of over 30 science fiction, horror, and suspense stories. We discuss one of his most recent works the Eightfold Path (currently available for purchase). The Eightfold Path is Stevens and Dr. Charles Johnson work of giving a modern lens on the classic Buddhist teaching, from a science fiction, horror, and suspense perspectives. This includes a discuss...
Ep.29 Tananarive Due: Creator of Afrofuturism, Horror, & Writing
September 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI'm happy to share for the 1 year anniversary of Untying Knots, a chat with: Creator, Author, Screenwriter, and Lecturer Tananarive Due. We discussed the relationship between Afrofuturism, Horror, and Mental Health. As well as her works, specifically material from Ghost Summer. In addition we discuss the podcast that Tananarive and her husband Steven Barnes helm about writing in/for Hollywood and writing in general, called Lifewriting: Write for your life. Followed by our classic question abo...
Ep.28 Yuvelca M. Reyes: Birth&Death Doulaship, The force within
August 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI have a lovely chat with Yuvelca Magdalena Reyes, who is a full spectrum Birth and Death Doula. We discussed what is a Doula, and how is their work is involved in the process of Birth and Death. This includes the how Yuvelca, is now including Brainspotting into her work and what it has yielded. We also talk about the impact on Clinicians, of Compassion and Vicarious trauma of this work, how self care is viewed in this work, and how BIPOC identity is involved in this work as well. Of course Y...
Ep.27- Mercedes Samudio LCSW: Blerd's Generational Trauma Too...
August 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI Blerd (Black Nerd) out, with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW. We discussed how their work was selected to be part of Why Wakanda Matters, what term Oreo means and how it has impacted us both growing up as Blerd's. Mercedes and I discuss our varying connections and what they have meant for to see ourselves in the Nerd/Geek medias, especially Young Adult (YA). Where recognize some of the titles that are BIPOC centered. Which leads to a discuss of how Generational Trauma has appeared for us in the Ner...
Ep.26 -Tiha Baker,APCC: Healing Practices via Livestream &Gaming
August 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBThis episode I chat with Tiha Baker, who is a Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Life Coach, and Quasi gamer. Tiha shares their work of Livestreaming their time in nature and the healing and Life Hack works they bring to their viewers. We discussed the some of the stigma around gaming. As well the issue of Geeks culture in Black Culture and the difficulties of integrating it as part of Black Culture. As always the question of the Myths around mental health. Links: Tiha Baker,...
Ep.25 Bridgett Jeffries:Symphony of Horror, Cthulhu,& BIPOC TTRPG
July 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI get to chat with Entrepreneur, Streamer, Podcaster, and Horror genre/gamer Bridgett Jeffries. Bridgett is the CEO of Symphony Entertainment and shares what inspired her to start her business. We talk about her being a player on several Call of Cthulhu -Table Top Role Playing Games (TTRPGs), including how she land the spot in The Good Time Society's :The Calyx series. Which also connects to her work as one of the co-host of the Miskatonic University podcast. We also talk about the experience...
Ep.24 Luna Pantera: Working with Ancestor Lineage and Healing
July 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MB(Content Warning: Discussion of Sex Assault) This episode I talk with Spiritual Worker Luna Pantera, on the subject of Ancestor Lineage Healing and BIPOC Spirituality. She share with me her journey and story around sexual assault, and it's relationship to her working with Ancestral/Generational trauma. This includes how mental health and her spirituality interconnection is involved in her work of heal the Ancestor lines, as well as the work she has done with others to heal their lines. We al...
Ep23- Jubi Arriola-Headley : Blackqueer Poetry & Kink
June 27, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI chat with JUBI ARRIOLA-HEADLEY, is a Blacqueer poet, storyteller, and author of the poetry collection Original Kink. We discuss their poetry, creating, how they work is part of their mental health, and life as. Black Gay Men. Jubi share the opportunity they found, and there reality of publishing Poetry. As well as an idea about the direction of the new material they are developing. Myths and Realities of Mental health and Creatives in the Black Culture. Jubi's Links: [email protected] www...
Ep.22 Sean Z. Maker: A Black, LGBT: Creator and Artist
June 20, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBContinuing this Pride month celebration, I chat with Creator and Artist, Sean Z. Marker. We discuss his journey of learning about himself as a man of color and his LGBT self. How his mother supported his desire to create art and address his need for therapy. Sean and I discuss what shapes and inspires his work and how he has evolved to create what he needs to see in the world. Additional how the Leather organization ONYX Men helped in finding acceptance in himself. As always we discuss the My...
Ep.21 Lida Vala,LMFT: Gender Based Complex Trauma w/Trans Health
June 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBPride Month Celebration To celebrate Pride Month, we are switching away from our usual airing cycle, to being you more material around BIPOC Mental HEALTH and Life. Next up, I chat with Lida Vala, LMFT about her work with Trans Individuals around their Mental Health. Especially, her work in the area of Gender Based Complex Trauma. As well has her experience as a Trans, and BIPOC individual, of Persian Ancestry. We discuss Pride, how we use it survive and when it becomes maladaptive for our...
Ep.20 Dr. Jonathan M. Lassiter: LGBTQ/Same Gender Loving Research
June 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBPride Month Celebration To celebrate Pride Month, we are switching away from our usual airing cycle, to being you more material around BIPOC Mental HEALTH and Life. We start this off with Dr. Jonathan M. Lassiter, Co- author of Black LGBT Health in the United States: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation about LGBTQ/Same Gender Loving Research in the mental health field. Also why there is a lack of it. Dr. Lassiter and I explore the importance and need for Rest in Black c...
Ep.19-Demetrius Holt aka Hellspawned Cosplay: Part-2 More Cosplay
May 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBDemetrius and I have our Part 2 conversation. We caught up on the experience from the Harvests Festival. How the PSA are going. In addition the issue of the fatigue so many of us are having with the Pandemic. Where he is in his path being a father and how his role as a Cosplay role model has been expanding. Which also included some of the behind the scenes of ways Cosplayer's may be taken advantage of. Demetrius also explains to me the situation of The Vanta Lords and the Council of Men vs. ...
Ep.18 Crystal Blanton, LCSW: Mental Health and Alternate Faith
May 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI chat with friend and fellow Mental Health Professional and Pagan, Crystal Blanton, LCSW. We talk about the how mainstream beliefs and mental health interact, and what are the concerns for those who practice alternate beliefs system. Crystal talks about her activism work. We discussed the presence of Spirituality presence in mental health and some ways we can use the alternate beliefs to work with clients. This leads us to talk about generational trauma and healing. Including healing our anc...
Ep.17-Dr.Paula Langford:Everyday Brainspotting: Whatcha need
April 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBIn this episode, I chat with follow Brainspotter Dr. Paula Langford. We discuss what Brainspotting is, how Dr. Langford has be working to spread and create more access to it in agencies and the public, and how she has been using it with her work with NFL players. This includes touching on the Black Men's trauma and sports. We also discuss the presence of Spirituality and it's interrelationship with the work we do with Brainspotting. Unfortunately, we had a power outage, and which prevents us ...
Ep. 16- Rhonda Nechanicky, MA, LMFT: Parenting-Gift of the Child
April 11, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI catch up and chat with my classmate Rhonda Nechanicky, MA, LMFT, MATP, BSN, RN, PHN. We discuss her experience working with families and well as children with neurodiversity, in the Redding, Ca area. Ms. Rhonda's talks about Parenting, with a focus on the concept of the child as a Gift in Black households and culture. Which connects us with issues around Generational Trauma & Healing. We also let our shared geek (Bleek) joy as we discuss the mental health elements we see in the prime char...
Ep.15- Dr.Brandon Gamble: Optimal in"Brightest day,Darkest night"
March 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI get to chat with Dr. Brandon Gamble, brother of Teri Gamble Ep.12. We discuss his experience in doing and providing psychology help and support to High school and College students, especially BIPOC students. In addition, how Dr. Gamble finds guidance for his work through his connect with the DC Comics's character John Stewart, a Green Lantern. Dr. Gamble explains his Doctorate of Educational Psycholoy. As well as how Dr. Linda James Mayer's Optimal Psychology is woven into his work as wel...
Ep. 14 Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu:Super Power Tool Kit & Psych Geek
March 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBFor this episode I chat with Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu about her efforts to build and provide more materials for geek mental health with her site Psychology for Geeks. We talk about her programs Re-frame & Re-enchant. What her experience as a Mexican-American Geek has been, and how she finds connection in it. Elizabeth and I talk about the stigmata around the identity of being geeks. And what it has been for us, and how it also helps us be in the world. We also discuss the myths and realiti...
SP1: Intersectionality&Social Justice, Brainspotting W/Tracy&Ben
March 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBWelcome to the Special Episode section, this is the first of many more to come in the future. I speak with returning Guest, Tracy Gatlin-Monroy,LPC and first time guest Ben Yokoyama, LMFT. We discuss the subject of Intersectionality & Social Justice from a Brainspotting lens. Tracy give us insight to the formation of her training for Brainspotting: Intersectionality & Social Justice. Which Ben and I were part of her first training. Ben was inspired to continue this work and with the help of...
SP1: Intersectionality&Social Justice, Trainspotting W/Tracy&Ben
March 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBWelcome to the Special Episode section, this is the first of many more to come in the future. I speak with returning Guest, Tracy Gatlin-Monroy,LPC and first time guest Ben Yokoyama, LMFT. We discuss the subject of Intersectionality & Social Justice from a Brainspotting lens. Tracy give us insight to the formation of her training for Brainspotting: Intersectionality & Social Justice. Which Ben and I were part of her first training. Ben was inspired to continue this work and with the help of...
Ep.13-Dr. Lonny J. Avi Brooks: Afrofuturism & Black Mental Health
February 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBThis episode I chat with Dr. Lonny J. Avi Brooks about Afrofuturism & Black Mental Health. We cover what is Afrofuturism, and where mental health has appear within and through the collective works that are part of the Afrofuture / Black Speculative Arts Movements. We also the discuss the attempts to erase the movements. Including how that of eraser theme has appeared in today. Including elements we see in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Discovery. Dr. Brooks and I also talk about gaming as an...
Ep.12- Teri Gamble: Being BIPOC Actor,TTRPG player, & Blerddom
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI get to have wonderful chat with Teri Gamble about their experience as an Actor, Table Top Role Playing Gamer (TTRPG), and Blerd. Teri Gamble is a Black BIPOC actor who has starring opposite comedy greats America Ferrara on NBC's SUPERSTORE, Ed O'Neill on ABC's MODERN FAMILY, Kat Dennings on DOLLFACE, and she has appeared in numerous stage theater productions and commercials. They are the co-host on several podcast such Our Black History & Horror Movie Survival Guide. Teri also, is a playe...
Ep.11-Marjorie Jean: Esteem, Generational Trauma, and Haiti
January 31, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI talk with the brillant and talented Marjorie Jean. We discussion how her practice, RAM Circle came into being. We explore the elements of Attachment and Generational Trauma. Marjorie shares her work and book called Esteem. We revisit the influence our Brainspotting training inspired in us, and her efforts to bring Brainspotting to Haiti, for healing. Marjorie Jean Owner and Lead Psychotherapist [email protected] 301-615-2169 https://www.ramcircle.com/ RAM CIRCLE 7100 Baltimore Av...
Ep.10- Lorran Garrison:Surviving Zombie Apocalypse in schools
January 17, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBContent warning...For this episode, Lorran Garrison returns for us to have that 1 on 1 chat. We discussed her recent panel at San Diego Comic Con 2021, called Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse the impact of living through COVID. We also talk about what she is encountering and seeing in working as a special needs School Psychologist. This leads us to discuss some of the experience we have as BIPOC people, school violence, bullying, the brief history of mass shooting, and how geek culture has bee...
Ep.9- Jewel Love: Working & Supporting Black Men Executives
January 03, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI chat with Jewel Love, LMFT. Who has created an organization called Black Men Executive. Where their focus is on working with Black Men in the corporate world. Where one of the major issues Black Men Executive face is Loneliness. As well as dealing with black mental health in the corporate world. Come listen, absorb, and share. www.blackexecutivemen.com https://www.championsmentalhealth.com
Ep.8-Alexis Overstreet:TRE: Shaking off the pandemic stress
December 27, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI chat with fellow Brainspotter, Alexis Overstreet about her training and work in Trauma and Tension Release Exercises (TRE). We talk about how they have used it to address Pandemic stress, the Brain-Body connections & Therapy, and mental health as a Person of Color. Alexis Overstreet @ https://metaspacecounseling.com
Ep.7-Boonie Sripom & Lorran Garrison: Continuation Neurodiversity
December 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBBoonie and I continue our discussion on Neurodiversity and the collectiveness of the API culture. We are joined by Lorran Garrison, a School Psychologist, who is the author of Brainboy and Bob. Together we discuss the experience living and working with Neurodiversity, gaming, and API life & being. You can find Lorran's books about Brainboy and Bob here: www.littlebrainstorm.com. Additional information about the presentations Boonie and Lorran have given together at: http://www.organizedmesses...
Ep.6 Boonie Sripom:Neurodiversity,Gaming, & API Collectism Health
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI chat with Boontarika (Boonie) Sripom about, video games are sources of joy and entertainment, yet still carry stigma and misunderstanding within families and relationships, our culture in general. It is its own subculture but people still feel pressured to choose between people or games, where conflict increases. There are so many benefits from gaming, things that can be overlooked. By being open and curious, we can learn to see the world of a gamer more positively and even feel welcomed t...
Ep.5-Shelly Bates, LPC- The Black Bag Therapist
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBToday I talk with Shelly Bates, LPC aka The Black Bag Therapist. We talk about Body Sounder Grounder (BSG) and the way Shelly use them in their practice. We also discuss Brainspotting, and being a BIPOC therapist in the Practice and Business. Of more Myths and Realities.
Ep.4: Monet Goldman-Video games, Therapy, and Being an API Man
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBOne the effects of the Pandemic has been an increase use of virtual technology. I talk with Monet Goldman a therapist who includes the use of video games in working with his clients. We talk about how he came to this work, and the work of being a Therapist and a male of Asian Ancestor in the Mental Health field. Plus their take on the Myth & Reality question.
Ep.3 Demetrius Holt- Black Cosplay, Male Image, & Fatherhood
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI had the great pleasure to talk with Demetrius Holt aka Hellspawn Cosplay. About the world of Black Costume Play (Cosplay) and representation in the Nerd and Geek or Blerd and Bleek space as a factor in our mental health. We also talk about the challenges and reality in the time of COVID-19 on the male body image and being a father. As always we also discuss the Myth and Reality of mental health, and the team that any hero needs to be out in the world making a difference. Because Demetrius ...
Ep.2- Dr. Natalie Jones- Narcissism & African American World
October 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBThe events of the last several years has helped many being to have a name for the negative and destructive behaviors they have been experiencing from their loved one, employers, and peers. Dr. Natalie Jones and I discuss her work in the areas of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, African American Mental Health, prison/corrections, mental health for women. Please listen, learn, and share.
Ep.1: Tracy Gatlin-Monroy. Clinician in midst Pandemics
September 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBI talk with Tracy Gantlin-Monroy, affectionately called TG, a LPC/Psychotherapist and Certified Brainspotting Practitioner/Consultant and Trainer located in Atlanta, GA. About her role as a clinician in the time of pandemic. We'll talk about what it is like be in the midst of existing pandemics, intersectionality, and social justice. Tracy is concerned about marginalized people having access to support while reframing mental health from stigma to wellness.