When We Speak
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to When We Speak. This is a podcast where we will have inspirational, candid, and empowering conversations. It’s a place where we share insight into how we cope, heal, and find meaning in a wide range of experiences. Hosted by mental health therapist, speaker, and author of “What Children Remember”, Tasha Hunter, MSW, LCSW.
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19. Prioritizing Mental Health as an Entrepreneur with Candace Joseph
June 22, 2021 01:20 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MB” When you love you, nothing someone says will make you think differently about you.” Today we are speaking with Candace Joseph about her mental health diagnosis and the impact PTSD, depression, and anxiety has had on her life and entrepreneurial journey. Candace shares her story with honesty and strength as she gives listeners insight on how trauma impacted her daily life activities and ability to form healthy relationships. Candace also shares the following topics: How PTSD, depression, an...
18. Chronic Pain and Invisible Illness with Physician Assistant Michele Johnson
June 14, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB” You still have to live. You still have to figure out what you were put her for…” Today we are speaking to Michele Johnson, MHS, PA-C about her own journey with chronic pain and how she found ways to cope despite her medical diagnosis. Michele shares tips with listeners regarding what helped her to continue to thrive and how she now uses what she’s learned to help others. Michele covers the following topics on this episode: Her journey with fibromyalgia Her introduction to Chinese medicine H...
17. Healing Repressed Trauma with Chandra Moyer
June 07, 2021 00:53 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB" God will love us right where we are, but I didn't really feel I was worthy." On today's episode Chandra Moyer shares her story of growing up in a military family in a predominantly White community. She details what it was like becoming aware of the abuse after more than thirty years of dissociative amnesia, shame, and her family's denial and abandonment. Chandra also discusses the following topics: the power of validation receiving revelations through dreams fear of upsetting family using...
16. Weight Neutral Fitness and Body Positivity with Jess Brock-Pitts
May 31, 2021 02:06 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB” Diet culture isn’t happy to see you feel satisfied with yourself.” In today’s episode I’m speaking with Jess Brock-Pitts about her journey to weight neutral fitness and body positivity. Jess brilliantly explores the following: How food shaming sends a message of who is worthy and who is loveable How we attach moral value to food How diet culture sends the message that if you’re in a bigger body, you should want to lose weight The manipulation of diet culture How parents can avoid applying ...
15. Sex Positivity, Pleasure, and Consent with Yael Rosenstock Gonzalez
May 24, 2021 00:26 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB” Say what you want because that is how you get your pleasure.” In today’s episode I’m speaking with Yael R Rosenstock Gonzalez about sex positivity, pleasure, and consent. We also delve into what it means to be a part of a community and own your identity. Yael R Rosenstock Gonzalez is a sex educator, sex coach, researcher, author, speaker, curriculum developer, and workshop facilitator. As a queer, polyamorous, white-presenting Nuyorican Jew, Yael has always been interested in understanding ...
14. Recovering From Abuse Through Loving Dignity with Heather Caliri
May 17, 2021 00:18 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MB” There can’t be a resurrection until something has died.” Today we are speaking with Heather Caliri about how we heal from self-criticism, feeling as if we aren’t good enough or that we are ” bad Christians”. Heather invites listeners to heal from abuse, learn how to have healthy relationships, and healthy boundaries. She created 30 Days To Loving Dignity for Christians who have experienced verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse. Heather Caliri writes about being an awkward Christian: fi...
14. Recovering From Abuse with Loving Dignity with Heather Caliri
May 17, 2021 00:18 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MB” There can’t be a resurrection until something has died.” Today we are speaking with Heather Caliri about how we heal from self-criticism, feeling as if we aren’t good enough or that we are ” bad Christians”. Heather invites listeners to heal from abuse, learn how to have healthy relationships, and healthy boundaries. She created 30 Days To Loving Dignity for Christians who have experienced verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse. Heather Caliri writes about being an awkward Christian: fi...
13. Financial Literacy in the Black Community with Darleana McHenry
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBToday we are speaking with Darleana McHenry about what it means to have financial literacy in the Black Community and how to become more financially literate. Darleana explores some of the challenges in the Black community as a result of poverty and lack of economic stability. Darleana provides insight into simple steps that people can take immediately to become more educated and ways to seek support to manage financial issues that are often generational. Darleana is the founder of Black in ...
12. Surviving Imposter Syndrome and Burnout with Dr. Erika
April 26, 2021 01:37 - 49 minutes - 40 MBToday we are speaking with Dr. Erika about imposter syndrome and burnout while working in corporate America. She discusses her history of depression, thoughts of suicide, and how she pivoted from her most painful moments. Dr. Erika is a coach, consultant, and podcast host. Through her platforms, Dr. Erika helps women get clear on their path, unleash the courage to step out of their comfort zone and optimize their capacity to prevent overwhelm and burnout in the process. Dr. Erika believes tha...
12. Surviving Imposter Syndrome and Burnout w/ Dr. Erika
April 26, 2021 01:37 - 49 minutes - 40 MBToday we are speaking with Dr. Erika about imposter syndrome and burnout while working in corporate America. She discusses her history of depression, thoughts of suicide, and how she pivoted from her most painful moments. Dr. Erika is a coach, consultant, and podcast host. Through her platforms, Dr. Erika helps women get clear on their path, unleash the courage to step out of their comfort zone and optimize their capacity to prevent overwhelm and burnout in the process. Dr. Erika believes tha...
Episode 11: Gender Incongruence and Coming Out as Transgender with Amber Rose Washington
April 12, 2021 12:55 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBAmber Rose Washington is the author of the bestselling book, "Hiding From Myself: My Complicated Rebirth into Womanhood and My Own Skin. She is also a songwriter, producer, VO Artist, A&R, public speaker, and advocate for the transgender community. Listen as Amber shares her powerful story of growing up in the Catskills Region of New York State, being bullied, coming out as transgender, her spiritual/religious evolution, and how she advocates for the transgender community.
11. Gender Incongruence and Coming Out as Transgender with Amber Rose Washington
April 12, 2021 12:55 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBAmber Rose Washington is the author of the bestselling book, "Hiding From Myself: My Complicated Rebirth into Womanhood and My Own Skin. She is also a songwriter, producer, VO Artist, A&R, public speaker, and advocate for the transgender community. Listen as Amber shares her powerful story of growing up in the Catskills Region of New York State, being bullied, coming out as transgender, her spiritual/religious evolution, and how she advocates for the transgender community.
Growing Up in the Foster Care System and Church Trauma with Heidi Lara
April 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBHeidi came from a home of severe abuse with her brother and three sisters were moved into the child welfare system. After 14 years of the foster care system she experienced her share of early childhood trauma. As an adult and mother of two daughters she uses her story to encourage others that they too can heal from trauma and live beautiful fulfilling lives. Listen as we discuss Heidi's experience with child abuse/neglect, growing up in the foster care system, church-related trauma, her fa...
10. Growing Up in the Foster Care System and Church Trauma with Heidi Lara
April 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBHeidi came from a home of severe abuse with her brother and three sisters were moved into the child welfare system. After 14 years of the foster care system she experienced her share of early childhood trauma. As an adult and mother of two daughters she uses her story to encourage others that they too can heal from trauma and live beautiful fulfilling lives. Listen as we discuss Heidi's experience with child abuse/neglect, growing up in the foster care system, church-related trauma, her fait...
9. Healing from Sexual Trauma with Annette Maria
March 29, 2021 17:10 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBNo matter what has happened to you or what you have gone through, you have the ability to change that. You don’t have to remain that person who has been suffering. Annette is a Purpose Embodiment Coach, Intuitive Facilitator of Healing, Channel for Multi-dimensional Beings, Host of Sacred Dance Podcast, Published Author & Bhakti Yogi. Her work supports women to step into their soul's purpose, reclaim their inner goddess & manifest their deepest desires. She wants to see the planet as a place ...
Healing from Sexual Trauma with Annette Maria
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBNo matter what has happened to you or what you have gone through, you have the ability to change that. You don’t have to remain that person who has been suffering. Annette is a Purpose Embodiment Coach, Intuitive Facilitator of Healing, Channel for Multi-dimensional Beings, Host of Sacred Dance Podcast, Published Author & Bhakti Yogi. Her work supports women to step into their soul's purpose, reclaim their inner goddess & manifest their deepest desires. She wants to see the planet as a plac...
8. Leading As A Black Woman in the Military with Bionca Lindsey
March 22, 2021 17:06 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBToday I am talking to Bionca Lindsey about what it means to be Black and in the military. Bionca is a consultant for Nutrition Care Professionals and a counselor with Montgomery Community Corrections for domestic violence. She also serves as the President for Alabama’s Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals while also serving as Vice President for two associations: Autauga County Master Gardener Association and Alabama Herb Society. She is a retired Chief Master Sergeant, who ...
Leading As A Black Woman in the Military with Bionca Lindsey
March 22, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBToday I am talking to Bionca Lindsey about what it means to be Black and in the military. Bionca is a consultant for Nutrition Care Professionals and a counselor with Montgomery Community Corrections for domestic violence. She also serves as the President for Alabama’s Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals while also serving as Vice President for two associations: Autauga County Master Gardener Association and Alabama Herb Society. She is a retired Chief Master Sergeant, w...
7. Gender Fluidity and Body Dysmorphic with Shay Potter
March 15, 2021 17:03 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBAre you tired of hiding who you truly are? In today’s episode, I’m talking to Shay Potter about gender fluidity and body dysphoria. Shay is an up-and-coming creator, writer, and podcaster who recently started a business, Be Better Media LLC. It’s a multi-media platform that creates stories in sound, from podcasts, videos, and audiobooks. Shay is a 20-year military officer who serves openly. Listen in as we discuss dealing with hidden emotions to soar to your potential, the sensations that we ...
Gender Fluidity and Body Dysmorphic with Shay Potter
March 15, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBAre you tired of hiding who you truly are? In today’s episode, I’m talking to Shay Potter about gender fluidity and body dysphoria. Shay is an up-and-coming creator, writer, and podcaster who recently started a business, Be Better Media LLC. It’s a multi-media platform that creates stories in sound, from podcasts, videos, and audiobooks. Shay is a 20-year military officer who serves openly. Listen in as we discuss dealing with hidden emotions to soar to your potential, the sensations that ...
6. Chronic Pain with Heather White
March 08, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBChronic pain can take control of your entire life but there are ways to make it through it. In this episode, I am talking to Heather White. Heather is a married mother of 2 and has worked for the Kinston Police Department in Kinston, NC. Heather has lived with chronic pain since she was 19 years old following a horseback riding accident After 2 surgeries causing permanent nerve damage, she was legally declared disabled in 2014 due to back pain, knee pain, and Chiari Malformation. Her journey...
5. Bullying and Mental Health with Patrick Monette
March 06, 2021 16:57 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBSometimes it can be hard to be your true self especially in the world we are living in. Today I am talking to Patrick Monette about having faith in yourself and loving yourself because you are worthy. Patrick is a licensed Mental Health Counselor. He was raised in a large Catholic family and had a difficult time with the messages that the church was giving him which caused him to question his life. In this episode, we talk about depression, bullying, and the importance of speaking up for your...
4. Evolving Faith with Tiffany Mathews
March 05, 2021 16:54 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBHow much of your faith is your own and not just what others have told you? We are diving into faith, God, and religion in this episode with Tiffany Matthews. Tiffany Mathews is a person who believes that stories matter and that in them we find ourselves. It was through stories exchanged in letters that my husband and I fell in love. It was through his story and heart that I came to love my first child and watching the stories of my younger two develop has been one of my greatest joys. It is t...
3. West African Spirituality with Iya Osunponmile Fayemi
March 03, 2021 16:37 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBHave you ever been interested in spirituality and how it can help you? Iya Ifasola Osunponmile Fayemi Karen Langston is the founder of Alake Creations. Alake means one that should be taken care of, as this is her approach to creating space for others to heal and grow in their personal spiritual journeys. Iya Osunponmile’s mission is to assist others in embracing their will to move forward by using spiritual tools, divination, and rituals. Her work also focuses on decolonizing the mind and mis...
2. Experiencing Domestic Violence with Tereska Muishond
March 02, 2021 16:33 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBIn this episode, we are diving into the impact that growing up with domestic violence can have on you and your relationships. Today I am talking to Terska Muishond. Tereska is a single mother, writer, poet, and activist. She grew up experiencing domestic violence and fear but was able to find her release through poetry and putting her feelings into words. Tereska and I go deep into experiencing domestic violence, overcoming shame, and how healing takes a lifetime. Listen is as you are in for ...
1. Welcome to the When We Speak Podcast
March 01, 2021 17:12 - 3 minutes - 2.51 MBWhen We Speak is a podcast where we shed stigmas, say goodbye to shame, strengthen ourselves, and encourage others. We will highlight the voices of people all across the globe who have experienced life changing experiences and trauma while also sharing how each guest survived.
Welcome to the When We Speak Podcast
March 01, 2021 17:12 - 3 minutes - 2.51 MBWhen We Speak is a podcast where we shed stigmas, say goodbye to shame, strengthen ourselves, and encourage others. We will highlight the voices of people all across the globe who have experienced life changing experiences and trauma while also sharing how each guest survived.