James “Dat Yoga Dude” Woods (trained MFT children’s book authoer, and certified yoga instructor) shares his story of integrating mental health, yoga, and creating a community for black people, particularly men, to embrace these two disciplines. James sha…

In today’s podcast we explore the importance of being seen.  Dr. Wendy Ashley and Professor Jolene Swain, co-creators of Black Girl Magic share the work they’re doing in connecting with and providing spaces of belonging to black women enrolled in the Mas…

Today we’re holding space and providing opportunity to traverse the experience of being black. We begin to see what “healing enough” looks like.

Leroy, from BEAM, Black Emotional and Mental-Health shares his wisdom, insight and magnetic energy as we discuss black wellness, wholeness and healing. We learn about ways to create healing organizations and culturally responsive mental health practices …

Jose Paez joins the Chill Spot to discuss how colonialism impacts the mental health of people of color. We also explore decolonization of American social constructs and review liberation practices.  References from Decolonizing the Mind

Dr. Boris Ricks, whose expertise is in urban politics, joins the Chill Spot today. We examine the psychological burden of being black, marginalized and undermined in America. We also explore the physiological and psychological impact of police brutality …

Continuation from last episode’s conversation around police brutality, trauma and how it impacts individuals, families and communities. How do we heal, and what is healing-enough? We also begin to unpack implicit bias.

In this episode, we talk about the trauma black males experience when seeing other black men murdered. We examine trauma, it’s impact on communities of color, and dive deeper into Dr. Lipscomb’s research on black male grief. We also look at resilience, a…

Today’s topic is intended to explore the meaning of mental health. First, through exploring the difference between mental health and mental illness. Then looking at how mental health/wellness has affected communities of color.