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Untying Knots: Minds and Souls Untethered

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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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United States

Description:

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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Ep.95 Dr. Erin Findley:Development Trauma Training Inst. Training

11/4/2024
I chat with returning guest Dr. Erin Findley, about their experience with Developmental Trauma Training Institute (DTTI), taking courses through DTTI, and how DTTI aims to help others learn to work with trauma beyond what we learned (or not!) in school. Links https://linktr.ee/developmentaltrauma.institute https://www.dtti.co/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095102667490 @developmentaltrauma.institute https://www.heartmath.org/ https://brainspotting.com/ https://www.erinfindley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-findley-psyd/

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Ep.94 Jose Aleman, Coach& MFT: Loving Your Awkward Self

10/21/2024
I chat with Jose Aleman, who is a Coach and MFT. We discuss their program now on IG called Loving Your Awkward Self, which centers on Queer, BIPOC, and First Immigrant individuals. Give it a listen, share, and more soon LInks: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithjose/ https://www.coachingwithjose.com/about http://www.joseluisaleman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jlalemantherapy https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlalemantherapy/

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Ep.93 Marcus Webb, Sound Designer: NeuroVibe & Psychoacoustics

10/7/2024
I am please to share with you my friend Marcus Webb. Who is a sound designer, Composer, and Musician. Together we've put together a project call NeuroVibe, and what to share it with you. We discuss Psychoacoustics, what it is, and how it can be a helpful part of your Mental Health Journey. Which is music I often use in connection with Brainspotting. So please listen and enjoy. Links NeuroVibe (No ad interruptions) https://soundcloud.com/neurovibebrainspotting Marcus Webb Sound Design https://www.instagram.com/marcuswebbsounddesign/ https://www.facebook.com/marcuswebb.music https://patreon.com/MarcusWebbMusic?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuswebbuxsounddesign/

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Ep.92 Steve Sawyer, LCSW: Digging Roots-Trauma Training Inst.

9/23/2024
Celebrating 3years of Podcasting I chat with returning guess Steve Sawyer, LCSW about his Development Trauma Training, Diggings Roots. Working with Brainspotting and Trauma. We also discuss the material and experiences that are interconnected in Development Truama. So listen, learn and share. Links: Steves Website https://www.stevesawyerlcsw.net/indigenous-services Development Trauma Training Institute https://linktr.ee/developmentaltrauma.institute https://www.dtti.co/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095102667490 @developmentaltrauma.institute HeartMap: https://www.heartmath.org/ Brainspotting: https://brainspotting.com/

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Ep. 91 Jack Thompson: Adventures in Leather on Twitch

9/9/2024
CW: Discussion of sex, sex work, and sexual situations I chat with fellow Geek & Leather Man Jack Thompson, about his project Adventures in Leather. Which is a blend of Geeky Tabletop Roleplaying Gaming and the BDSM/Kink/Leather culture which support charity actives. We talk about the how it is an approchable pathway for those not drawn to the bar/contest scene to enter BDSM/Kink/Leather culture. As well as how Geekdom and BDSM/Kink/Leather merge and support each other in finding our awaken to either space. We talk about Deadpool & Wolverine as well. So come geek out, enjoy, and share. Links Book: https://www.survivingtransphobia.com/ Adventures in Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555404596048 https://www.twitch.tv/adventures_in_leather Jack: IG: @ jackiml2019 https://www.facebook.com/jack.thompson.75470

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Ep.90 Susanne Mariga: Author of Profit First MBEs

8/26/2024
I chat with Susanne Mariga, Author of Profit First : Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). We discuss the Profit First system for managing money in a business. As well as some of the mental health concerns being a Minority Business Owner. So check it out and share. Links: For the Profit Map Chart Profitmap.co https://susannemariga.com https://www.youtube.com/@profitfirstwithsusannemariga https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannemariga/ https://www.facebook.com/susanneymariga https://www.instagram.com/susanne.mariga/

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Ep.89 Shana James,Coach& Author: Working with Men in Relationship

8/12/2024
I chat with Shana James Relationship Coach, Podcaster, and Author of Honest Sex, about their work with men and relationships. We did a podcast exchange. So also check out their podcast The Man Alive Podcast, where we discuss grief and men. Check it out, and share. Links: www.shanajamescoaching.com www.shanajamescoaching.com/297-grieving-men Youtube: https://youtu.be/GGIq5_Ll4zk?si=VYvXSue1gpbqQ9zb

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Ep88. TherapBlerdOut: X-Men '97

7/29/2024
Time for another TherapBlerdOut with my co-host Dr. Mercedes Samudio. This time we're talking about Marvel's X-Men'97. With a very serious lens not just toward our shared love of Storm (Praise Storm),but at the messages and handling of trauma. Just because someone is a telepath doesn't automatically make them a good therapist. So give us a listen, yes there will be spoilers, and share. Link: https://solo.to/dr.mercedessamudio

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Ep.87 Amber Ontiveros:Heal The Four Woundings

7/15/2024
I chat with Amber Ontiveros. Who is the author of Heal The Four Woundings: A Guide to Ending Discord and Discrimination. We discuss the 4 wounds, as well as the blend of mental health and spirituality. Please listen, enjoy, and share Links: healthefourwoundings.com linkedin.com/in/amberontiveros

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Ep 86 Rupert Kinnard, Cartoonist: 40 years of Cathartic Comics

7/2/2024
I chat with Rupert Kinnard.Who is a BIPOC & LGBTQ identified, Cartoonist and Creator of Cathartic Comics. Whose collective work has been gathered together and is being release by StackDeck Press as OOOPs, I just Catharted! 40 years of Cathartic Comics. Its crowdfunding launches on . Please listen, check it out, and support this part of our BIPOC & LGBTQ History. Links: OOOPs, I just Catharted! 40 years of Cathartic Comics Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stackeddeckpress/ooopsi-just-catharted-50-years-of-cathartic-comics?ref=user_menu https://stackeddeckpress.com

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Ep 85. Jordan Green: Artist - We Belong

6/24/2024
Pride Celebration Month I chat with Jordan Green, who is one of the artist, and first time artist in the Black LGBTQ Graphic Anthology We Belong from Stackdeck Press. We talk about his journey, work, and life experiences that informed his work. As well as being Blerds and part of ONYX Men. Listen, share, and enjoy Links: IG: @jkgartz. https://stackeddeckpress.com

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Ep.84 CandacetheMagnificent:Queer Voiceactor,TTRPG player,Writer

6/17/2024
Candace McAfee, also known as Candace the Magnificent, is a Black queer genderfluid voice actor, TTRPG performer, streamer and writer. When they’re not working, she enjoys obsessing over pop culture, collecting books, spending time with their two cats, and making beautiful things. Links: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent IG: https://www.instagram.com/candacethemagnificent/ Black and Pink Abolition: https://www.blackandpink.org Bloom & Blight: https://twitter.com/BloomandBlight Other World Hollywood: https://www.chaosium.com/blogsignificant-streams-7-twelvesided-stories/ Chaotic Wholesome: https://www.chaoticwholesomepresents.com A Weekend with Friends of Jackson Elias- Queer Horror Panel: https://www.youtube.com/live/NGbjoZPzISc?si=S-fpLCk3HGPaT_-K Under a Black Rainbow: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Black-Rainbow-Bucho-Rodenberger/dp/B0CQ14ZQ64/

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Ep 83. SSAmbrose:TTRPG Performer, Creative Director, and Founder

6/10/2024
Celebrating Pride I chat with SS Ambrose (She/They) who is an Award Winning TTRPG Performer and the Creative Director and Founder of Othersider Studios. We discussed producing Actual Play games and Queer Horror. Listen, enjoy, and share. Links: IG& Twitter: ssambrose_ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/othersiderstudios Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@othersiderstudios Bluesky: Othersider Studios A Weekend with Good Friends panel- Queer Horror https://www.youtube.com/live/NGbjoZPzISc?si=h5PPv1YmGAjIansc Game: Something is Wrong Here https://kiramagrann.itch.io/something-is-wrong-here

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Ep. 82 Joe Hawkins: LGBTQ Leader,Activists, & Promoter

6/3/2024
LGBTQ Pride We start of this month of LGBTQ Pride, with short interview with Joe Hawkins. Who has many roles including Leader and co-founder of the Oakland LGBTQ Center, LGBTQ Health& Wellness Activists, and Event Promoter of Blatino Oasis. Include being a husband and Father. So please listen, share, and enjoying this Pride. Links: https://www.facebook.com/joehawkinsoakland https://www.instagram.com/oaklandlgbtqcenter/ https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/directory https://www.blatinooasis.com/

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Ep.81 Erin Findley,PsyD-Neurodiversity Couples work

5/20/2024
I chat with Dr. Erin Findley PsyD., who is a Psychologist in Napa, Ca who has interest and focus on working with Neurodiversity in Couples. Especially when both member of the relationship are Neurodiversity identities. So listen, learn, and share. Links: https://www.erinfindley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-findley-psyd/

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Ep.80 Erin Findley,PsyD-Brainspotting&Gaming/Tabletop RolePlaying

5/6/2024
I chat with Dr. Erin Findley PsyD., who is a Psychologist in Napa, Ca is a Certificate Brainspotting and Consultant who also uses Brainspotting for Gaming in TableTop Roleplaying (TTRPG) as well as a few related topics. So listen, learn, and share. Links: https://www.erinfindley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-findley-psyd/

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Ep.79 TheraBlerdOut: American Society of Magical Negroes

4/22/2024
Welcome back to another TheraBlerdOut session, with Dr. Mercedes Samudio, LCSW. We discuss the movie The American Society of Magical Negroes. So check it out and share Link: http://shameproofparenting.com

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Ep.78 TheraBlerdOut-Spider-verse:The Hero Within (Short)

4/8/2024
Dr. Mercedes Samudio and I Once more TheraBlerdOut, as we discussed the recently release short from the Spider-verse:The Hero Within. Which was done with connection to the Kevin Love Foundation, and mental health. Check it out and share it. Links: http://shameproofparenting.com Youtube: https://youtu.be/AFPLRIdn1pk?si=M9LQ7aW8VRSEt7fE Kevin Love Foundation: Lesson Plan https://kevinlovefund.org/spider-man-lesson/

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Ep 77 Brandon O'Brien: Writer, Poet, and TTRPGer

3/25/2024
I chat with Brandon O'Brien, who is a writer, performance poet, teaching artist, and game designer from Trinidad and Tobago. We read some selective pieces from his poetry collection Can you sign my tentacle? As well as discuss mental health, supporting community, and Big Bad Con. So listen and share. Links: brandonobrien.xyz @therisingtithes on Twitter & Instagram The Speculate! podcast at speculatesf.com The Skiffy and Fanty Show at skiffyandfanty.com

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Ep 76 Jerry Grayson: Khepera Publishing

3/11/2024
I chat with Jerry Grayson of Khepera Publishing. Jerry is the publisher of several Tabletop Role Playing Games(TTRPG) which have a more POC/Black focus to them. Khepera publishing products are : Godsend Agenda, Hellas, Atlantis, Mythic D6 system, Bastion, Terra Oblivion, and Irin. If you are interested in playing these? Use the code to get copies from DrivethurRPG. Links: https://kheperapublishing.com ATLANTIS: The Second Age https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9ef2866fab HELLAS: Worlds of Sun and Stone https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9c7d76d7a5 MYTHIC D6 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9be31ae9f5

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