Untying Knots: Minds and Souls Untethered
Education Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
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
Ep 62: Drexwell Seymour: Author, Businessmen, and Money Literacy
9/18/2023
I chat with Drexwell Seymour, Author, Businessmen, Motivational Speaker, and Money Literacy teacher. We discussed he life growing up in Turks &Caicos, and the journey to find his purpose in Life. Which centered in the his work with Money, and his work with Money Literacy. We also discuss the relationship with money that we all have and don't realize is an expression of our Mental Health Links: www.drexwellseymour.com seemoredrexwell@gmail.com www.facebook.com/100000062421449
Duration:01:00:00
SP8 Viktor Kerney: Co-editor of "We Belong"
9/11/2023
In this Special Program I chat with Viktor Kerney. Who is the Co Editor of the Black Queer Anthology We Belong, produced in connection to Stack Deck Press and Prism Comics. The other Co editor is William o. Tyler. Their crowdfunding campaign is present on Zoop ( https://zoop.gg/c/webelong ). We discuss the creation of this anthology what goes into making a project like this and the messages with in it. So please Listen, Share, and support the crowdfunding. Links: https://zoop.gg/c/webelong https://stackeddeckpress.com/ https://www.prismcomics.org/ https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/strangelore/list?title_no=203724&page=1 https://www.amazon.com/StrangeLore-vol-1-Viktor-Kerney-ebook/dp/B07MT5LWBV @hisnameisviktor https://www.patreon.com/Vkerney https://www.facebook.com/viktor.kerney
Duration:01:00:00
Ep61. Sekayi Edwards, LMFT: HiddenQuest-Black Geek Therpaist POV
9/4/2023
This podcast is 2 year old, and to celebrate it. I chat with Sekayi Edward, LMFT. Who recently started his private practice Hidden Quest Therapy. We discussed being a Black, Geek centered therapist, and starting a practice. So please check it is out, and consider checking out Sekayi's practice. Links sekayie@hiddenquesttherapy.com www.hiddenquesttherapy.com
Duration:01:00:00
SP7:William O. Tyler: Co-Editor "We Belong" Black Queer Anthology
8/29/2023
In this Special Program I chat with William O. Tyler. Who is the Co Editor of the Black Queer Anthology We Belong, produced in connection to Stack Deck Press and Prism Comics. The other Co editor is Viktor Kerney. Their crowdfunding campaign is present on Zoop ( https://zoop.gg/c/webelong ). We discuss the creation of this anthology and its message. We also discuss William's other works (Anxious Ax, Siren.0, and Cinephilia) which were part of how he manage his mental health during COVID lockdown, and would assets for any therapist work with a number of mental health challenges. So please Listen, Share, and support the crowdfunding. Links: https://zoop.gg/c/webelong linktr.ee/williamotyler https://stackeddeckpress.com/ https://www.prismcomics.org/
Duration:01:00:00
Ep. 60 Shalita Grant, Actress, Entrepreneur, and Hair Liberation
8/21/2023
I get to chat in this episode with Shalita Grant, Actress & Entrepreneur. Shalita can been seen in NCIS:New Orleans, NCIS, Search Party, Mercy Street, and multiple other showers. While filming NCIS: New Orleans, Shalita began to develop traction alopecia. Which effect millions of Black womens hair and lives ever year. We discussed the experience, the impact to her mental health, and the Post Traumatic Growth(PTG) that led to a solution and creation of her product and business Four Naturals hair care business. Listen and share Links: mailchi.mp/fournaturalshair/four-naturals-at-home Instagram: @fournaturalshair Website: www.fournaturalshair.com
Duration:01:00:00
Ep. 59 Sophia Ansari, LPCC: PoC Play Therapy & Therapist
8/7/2023
I chat with Sophia Ansari Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Play Therapist. Sophia and I, discussed what is Play Therapy, how to become a Play Therapist, and being a BIPoC Therapist. We also talk about how Geek therapy with our clients, and our enjoyment of Ms. Marvel. So please enjoy, and share... Link: Let’s Play Therapy Institute visit,?https://letsplaytherapy.org/
Duration:01:00:00
Ep.58 Dr.Darlene Hall:Book-Yth Dev.Theory&Pract.,Trauma Framework
7/24/2023
I chat with Dr. Darlene Hall Ph.D.. Who is a Black lesbian Psychologist with strong social justice values. She have a written a text calledYouth Development Theory & Practice: Intergrating a Trauma Framework, which is based of their work with non-profits and community organization focused on work with youth. Many of these youth have been through multiple traumatic experiences. Dr. Hall's text is written for the layperson who will be working with these youths. To help them work with these youth from a place of greater understand of trauma, that can impact how their organization operates. This include the funding sources. So please check out their book and associate workbook in the link below, and share. Links www.intersectionsconsulting.com intersectionsconsulting@gmail.com Youth Development Theory & Practice: Intergrating a Trauma Framework https://www.amazon.com/dp/1081035803?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Duration:01:00:00
Ep. 57 Aaron Johnson: Black Men as Chronically Under Touched
7/10/2023
I chat with Aaron Johnson who is a co-founder of Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action. We discuss the subject of being Chronically Under Touched, and most especially for Black Men. Since the events of the Pandemic Lockdown, the subject of physical connect and touch have gained more attention. For men, and especially Black Men how and why we are touch can have an impact on how we relate and function in the world. Listen, and share out conversation. Links Website: CUTProject.org, Unrestedlabor.com Email: unrestedlabor@gmail.com Instagram: @holistic_resistance @cut.project
Duration:01:00:00
SP6. Mercedes Samudio: Blerd out-Across the Spider-verse
7/3/2023
Special Programming Mercedes and I, Blerd Out again as we discussed the new Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse movie. Listen as we enjoy the representation, the What if..., and the Mental Health elements at play in the movie. So get your popcorn, get your note pad, and make sure your web shooter is loaded as we journey across the Spider-verse. Link: http://shameproofparenting.com
Duration:01:00:00
Ep. 56 Justin Hall: Queer Cartoonist, Educator, and Scholar
6/26/2023
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month As we wrap up Pride month, I chat with Queer Cartoonist, Educator, and Scholar, Justin Hall. Justin and I discuss the history of comics, Queer comics, and their work in creating True Travel Tales, Hard to Swallow, and Theater of Terror: Revenge of the Queers. As well as upcoming work chronicling some of the Queer history of San Francisco. We also discuss the education of future Comic Creators, and the Myth & Realities of Mental Health. Listen, and share. Links: https://www.justinhallawesomecomics.com https://www.instagram.com/justinhallcomics/ California College of the Arts https://www.cca.edu
Duration:01:00:00
Ep. 55 Dana TherActivist, MSW: Began a TherActivist
6/19/2023
Celebrating LGBTQ+ month As we continue to celebrate Pride month, I chat this week with Dana the TherActivist (They/ Them), MSW. Who is a Therapist, Author, Filmmaker and Activist. We discussed the being a Therapist and being an Activist, for our client and our society. Dana work includes supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ youth. So listen in, learn, and share. Links: https://www.theractivist.com https://www.instagram.com/theractivist/?hl=en
Duration:01:00:00
Ep.54 Marjorie Vazquez, AMFT: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
6/12/2023
Content Warning: This episode discusses the topics of Violence: Physical, Emotional, and Sex in nature. Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride As we celebrate this Pride month, I speak with Marjorie Vazquez (She/They), AMFT from Rouse Relational Wellness, on the topic of Intimate Partner Violence. This is an importance topic when looking at the landscape of Relationships (poly, open, monogamist relationships, and etc.), and is often under seen and reported when looking at LGBTQ+ health. We discussed what is IPV, how support can be found, and signs to watch for. Please listen and share. Links: Rouse Relational Wellness https://www.rousetherapy.com Bay Area Women Against Rape https://bawar.org Bay Area Open Minds https://bayareaopenminds.org Gaylesta https://gaylesta.org Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Duration:01:00:00
Ep. 53 J Tebias Perry: Being Black Gay Leathermen & Mentorship
6/5/2023
Celebrating Pride Month 2023 I chat with J Tebias Perry, a Gay Leatherman of Color. We discuss some of his life experiences in Leather, their work in as a writer, and their upcoming book Leather Mentorship: How to get it and how to benefit from it. J Tebias, explain some the work they have done for NCSF title abuse line, as part of the Titleholder Outreach Program. Additional we talk about their efforts to help others move past the generational trauma that has keep us for embrace our power and enjoying our lives here and in Europe. As well as a Myth and Realty around mental health. So check it out, and share. J Tebias Perry's Links J Tebias Perry - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jtebias.perry JTebias.i.am - IG https://www.instagram.com/jtebias.i.am/ NCSF - National Coalition of Sexual Freedom https://ncsfreedom.org
Duration:01:00:00
Ep.52 David Khalili LMFT: Multiethnic LGBT couples relationships
5/29/2023
Celebration of Pride 2023 We start our Celebration of Pride 2023 with David Khaliki LMFT, discuss their work with LGBT couples. Most especially relationship of a Multiethnic nature. Where power dynamic can play a role bother positive but often in negatively ways when the relations. Awareness of the power dynamic has a major factor in addressing the health of the those in the relationship. Links: https://www.rousetherapy.com
Duration:01:00:00
Ep. 51 David Khalili, LMFT: Poly Relationship
5/15/2023
David Khalili, LMFT returns for a board discussion of Poly Relationships. We discuss attachment style and how they interact in the landscape of relationships. As well as the ways it can be manipulative. Links: https://www.rousetherapy.com
Duration:01:00:00
Ep50. Elizabeth S. Arvizu: Review of DC's Hero's in Crisis
5/1/2023
Elizabeth S. Arvizu (from psychologyforgeeks.com) and I get together to review DC's Hero's in Crisis Comic book Arc, as mental health professional, geeks, and POC readers. Hero's in Crisis tells a story focusing around a secret Mental Health Facility for Super Heros called Sanctuary. We discussed confidentiality, choices around the Hero's decisions, and the use of technology. Just to name a few of things we explore. So join us, and consider getting yourself a copy. Links: @psych4geeks psychologyforgeeks.com
Duration:01:00:00
SP-5 Mercedes Samudio, LCSW: Engaging African American Families
4/26/2023
Special Programming I chat with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW about their new program Engaging African American Families. Which is focused on helping mental health providers to better met the multiple needs of Black/African American Families. Needs that aren't always covered in our training in school. So if your interested give this a listen and sign up at the link below. We also spend sometime being Blerds too. Listen, Share, and Grow. Links: http://shameproofparenting.com Engaging African American Families. http://bit.ly/EngagingAAFamilies (Early bird, before 5/5; code: EARLY) For the Blerd section: Jiba Molei https://www.jibamolei.com https://www.griotenterprises.com
Duration:01:00:00
Ep.49 Monet Goldman& James Walls: Video Games & Parents therapy
4/17/2023
For this chat we welcome back Monet Goldman LMFT, to talk more about video games and Therapy. To broaden our discussion we are also joined by James Walls LPC, who talks more about their experience of as a parents who joins their kids in the joy and learning of playing video games. Overall we hope parents will take sometime to look at their role in playing games with their kids. So please check it out.
Duration:01:00:00
Ep.48 Ann Dillard,LMFT & Dr. Paula Langford: Intro.BSP to Senegal
4/10/2023
I chat with Ann Dillard, LMFT, and returning guest Dr. Paula Langford about the their recent and continuing work of introducing Brainspotting and the Neuroexperential experiencing to Senegal, Africa. We discuss what efforts were involved, the reception, what they learned about the community within Senegal, and how it they are witness and supporting it growth. Check out the links below to see how you can help support this work of healing. Links: Ann Dillard Media Contact Information. Email: Kipconsult@msn.com Website: www.anndillard.com Facebook: @AnnDillard.MA.LMFT Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/MotherDaughterGroup IG: @AnnDillard.LMFT Store: www.payhip.com/healthyconversation www.projectsafetynets.org Dr. Paul Langford @drlangford Healbalt.com
Duration:01:00:00
Ep47 Johnny Tohme: LGBTQI & HIV activist and Kinkster
3/27/2023
I chat with one of my ONYX Brother, Johnny Tohme. Who is a LGBTQI and HIV activist working to supporting the Middle Eastern and North Africa populations. We discuss the Middle Eastern Culture, Community, and some Drama Therapy. As well addressing the stereotypes are being of Middle Eastern ancestry and being interested in Kink. So come listen, enjoy, share, and review. Link: M-Pact: Global Action for Gay Men’s Health and Rights https://mpactglobal.org
Duration:01:00:00