Radical Remembering

In this episode, I speak with Thema Bradford about the intersection of Black mental health, autism, and the journey to decolonize therapy. Thema, a licensed mental health counselor and Reiki Master Teacher, shares her experience of entering the field at 45 and how her journey was inspired by her mother. Thema shares the importance of finding community, embracing one's neurodivergence, and navigating societal systems rooted in patriarchy, white supremacy, and capitalism. Thema introduces her group "Late Pass," which offers a space for Black women discovering their neurodivergence later in life, and shares insights on how to find grace, empowerment, and healing along the way. This episode is a powerful reminder that we are already whole and deserving of compassion. Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us. Connect with Thema Bradford InstagramWebsite Connect with me InstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated app Radical Remembering Podcast InstagramWebsite

In today’s episode of Radical Remembering, I’m joined by Stacyann Forrester, an astrologer and global traveler, to explore the concept of location independence and how it can serve as a path toward liberation. Stacyann shares how moving away from traditional ideas of security, structure, and attachment to a fixed location can lead to personal growth and authenticity. We also tackle how our cultural backgrounds, and experiences living abroad, have shaped our perspectives on identity; Stacyann's journey to location independence; how astrology played a pivotal role in her journey; and how embracing an “outsider’s identity” has brought both challenges and growth. Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us. Connect with Stacyann Forrester InstagramWebsite Connect with me Instagram Linkedin Living Liberated app Radical Remembering Podcast InstagramWebsite

In this thought-provoking episode of Radical Remembering, I’m joined by Marva Richards, an educator and public health expert, to explore the deep and transformative power of restorative justice. Drawing from her rich background in education and community work, Marva shares her journey into restorative practices and how they align with a lifelong commitment to fostering wholeness and healing within individuals and communities. Together, we delve into how to create spaces for authentic storytelling, accountability, and communal healing. Marva explains how restorative justice is rooted in African value systems and how it plays a crucial role in addressing societal imbalances, fostering connections, and encouraging self-discovery. We also discuss the importance of integrating these principles into our daily lives and why dismantling systemic barriers is essential for true liberation and collective well-being. Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us. Connect with Marva Richards LinkedIn Connect with me InstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated app Radical Remembering Podcast InstagramWebsite

In today’s episode of Radical Remembering, I speak with Jennisel Marte about the complexities of racial identity, internalized oppression, and the journey of reclaiming an Afro-Latina identity. Jennisel, who proudly identifies as Afro-Latina, shares her experiences growing up within a culture that often pressures Afro-Latino individuals to reject their African roots in favor of a whitewashed identity. Together, we delve into the challenges Jennisel faced in embracing her Blackness, navigating societal expectations, and decolonizing her understanding of her cultural history. Jennisel sheds light on the importance of understanding how race, ethnicity, and culture intersect, especially for Latinos of African descent. She also discusses the erasure of Indigenous and African influences in Latino history and the need to recognize how colonization has impacted personal and collective identities. This episode is a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to define oneself beyond the narratives imposed by colonial histories. Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us. Connect with Jennisel Marte Website Connect with me Instagram LinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering Podcast InstagramWebsite

How can we reconnect with the land and reclaim our relationship with food as an act of liberation? In this inspiring episode of Radical Remembering, I chat with Isa Jamira, founder of Liberated Lands, to explore the transformative power of agriculture as a means of liberation and community building. Isa shares her journey of establishing Liberated Lands, a project she began in 2021 with a vision to reclaim ancestral relationships with the land and food. We also discuss the significance of farming as a pathway to liberation, the importance of decolonizing the concept of agriculture, and the resurgence of holistic and communal ways of living. Isa's passion for connecting with her ancestral roots and reclaiming land ownership is evident, as she speaks about the joy and challenges of building a sustainable agricultural project that honors traditional ways of growing food and fostering community resilience. Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us. Connect with Isa Jamira Instagram Website Connect with me InstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering Podcast InstagramWebsite

In this episode, I sat down with Angela Watrous to delve into her journey of making her first documentary, In the Wake of Our Ancestors. Angela shares how her ancestral lineage healing, especially on her father’s side, led her to embark on a powerful journey retracing her family's migration through the United States, from 1636 to today. We discuss the discovery of her ancestor's involvement in Native American genocide and the complex emotions that emerged when confronting this harsh reality. Through the lens of a white woman grappling with her family’s history of colonization, Angela explores the themes of inherited privilege, grief, and the need for collective reckoning with ancestral harm. This conversation also taps into such questions as, What does it mean to reckon with your ancestral history? And How can we navigate the complexities of grief, privilege, and healing? Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us. Connect with Angela Watrous InstagramWebsite Connect with me Instagram LinkedinLiving Liberated app Radical Remembering Podcast Instagram Website

Do you ever feel disconnected from yourself? Or yearn for an elusive, something that you can't quite put your finger on? In this episode of Radical Remembering, I sit down with Dr. Ken Hardy for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about racial trauma and the concept of psychological homelessness. This episode explores the experience of disconnection felt by those of us from diasporic backgrounds, as we navigate feelings of uprootedness and the absence of rootedness in our lives. Dr. Hardy shares his powerful insights into how chronic psychological homelessness, especially for marginalized people, manifests through an absence of belonging and a yearning for something intangible. Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us. Connect with Dr. Ken Hardy WebsiteConnect with me InstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering Podcast InstagramWebsite

On today’s episode of Radical Remembering, I’m joined by Nicole Yarde, CEO and founder of Black Rewrite, to discuss how writing can be a powerful tool for Black liberation. Nicole talks about the importance of apologizing to the inner voice we’ve silenced over the years, the process of crafting empowering narratives, and how fear of judgment often holds us back from speaking our truth. She also explains why it’s more crucial than ever to activate Black voices by encouraging writing and sharing our stories. We also dive into her work with Black Rewrite, an online platform dedicated to showcasing the talents of both emerging and established Black writers. Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us. Connect with Nicole Yarde InstagramBlack RewriteConnect with me InstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering Podcast InstagramWebsite

In today’s episode of Radical Remembering, Sakile Ramir of Embrace Your Free, a passionate advocate for homeschooling and world schooling, joins me to discuss how Black families can embrace alternative education models to foster liberation. Sakile shares her personal journey of homeschooling her six children, ranging from ages 11 to 21, and how she integrates the philosophy of freedom into their learning experiences and how she developed a unique homeschooling framework called the LIT System—which takes into account the Learning style of the child, the Identity persona of both parent and child and the Teaching style of the parent. This conversation also touches on decolonizing traditional education and empowering children to discover their own paths. Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us. Connect with Sakile Ramir FacebookWebsiteConnect with me InstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering Podcast InstagramWebsite

Have you ever wondered what it takes to heal from racial trauma? In this episode of Radical Remembering, I sit down with David Archer, an anti-racist psychotherapist based in Montreal, Canada. We explore his journey as a psychotherapist, his approach to healing racial trauma, and why he identifies as an anti-racist psychotherapist. David shares insights from his book, Anti-Racist Psychotherapy: Confronting Systemic Racism and Healing Racial Trauma, and discusses how trauma processing techniques like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be used to heal from racialized experiences. Throughout our conversation, David emphasizes the importance of recognizing and unlearning the negative beliefs we've internalized through media and educational experiences. Healing, he reminds us, is not a final destination but an ongoing process—a daily practice of liberation that requires constant nurturing and self-awareness. Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us. Connect with David Archer InstagramWebsiteCheck out David’s booksConnect with me InstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering Podcast Instagram Website

In this episode of Radical Remembering, we discuss what it takes to find liberation from societal standards of beauty in the Black communities. I’m joined by Anika Tillery, Founder of Our Writing on the Wall to share her story of growing up being teased for her darker complexion and doing the work in adulthood to embrace herself unapologetically. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the personal toll that colorism can take and how resilience, self-love, and community support are essential in navigating these challenges. Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us. Connect with Anika Tillery Our Writing On the WallInstagram Connect with me InstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated app Radical Remembering Podcast InstagramWebsite

Liberation is a process of healing from trauma and trauma-related emotions, which can lead to physical, mental, and emotional health. Liberation is not just about moving through the past or learning new skills, it's also about taking responsibility for your actions and choices. In this episode, Dr. Norissa and Dr. Bukky, the podcast hosts, share some powerful insights on how radical remembering conversations have changed Dr. Bukky, consumption of information in time, prioritizing liberation, how radical remembering conversations have changed Dr. Norissa, how Dr. Norissa influences people towards self reclamation and how it’s like to take a step toward liberation journey. Timestamps [02:10] How Radical Remembering conversation changed Dr. Bukky [12:56] Consumption of information in time [17:03] Prioritizing liberation [19:53] How Radical Remembering conversation changed Dr. Norissa [26:29] How Dr. Norissa influences people towards self reclamation [27:51] How it’s like to take a step toward liberation journey Notable Quotes (15:24) “We have so many thoughts that go in and out of our heads and we need to anchor them on paper.” (17:36) “We should step away from white supremacy by prioritizing ourselves in a way that we have never prioritized ourselves before.” (20:28) “The kingdom of God is about telling one beggar where you found a piece of bread.” (22:00) “Ritual is a mechanism of liberation.” (22:46) “White supremacy has forced an isolation in us.” (27:00) “Ancestral practices is not the only way in liberation, it’s just one way.” (28:28) “We should be able to listen and trust ourselves.” (31:21) “We don’t necessarily have a model or a whole lot of models for what this journey of deGEMMification/liberation is like.” Relevant Links Radical Remembering Podcast Website: https://radicalremembering.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_remembering/ Connect with Dr. Norissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.norissawilliams/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norissa-williams-97401868/ Connect with Dr. Bukky Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukky-kolawole-psyd-5a08449/ Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey into living out your purpose. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.

In this episode, Dr. Norissa and Dr. Bukky, the podcast hosts, are joined by Simone Arthur, who is a spiritual adviser and an intuitive reader. Simone shares about herself, how they met with Dr. Norissa, love language with the ancestors, what Christianity was like for Simone, advice to newbies on ancestral practices, and going back to the land. Simone Arthur also sheds more light on Christianity in conjunction with ancestral practices, who spirits are, how Simone cultivated her gift in the closet, negative reactions in ancestral practices, roles that rituals play in the liberation process, listening to ancestors, and the meaning of liberation. Timestamps [01:06] About Simone Arthur [04:18] How Dr. Norissa and Simone met [09:40] Love language with the ancestors [12:56] What Christianity was like for Simone [15:15] Advice to newbies on ancestral practices [19:10] Going back to the land [22:04] Christianity in conjunction with ancestral practices [24:53] Who are spirits? [29:06] How Simone cultivated her gift in the closet [34:49] Negative reactions in ancestral practices [38:29] Roles that rituals play in the liberation process [47:18] Listening to ancestors [53:48] Meaning of liberation Notable Quotes (08:58) “Spiritually, you have to trust and obey.” (09:41) “We all have a love language with the ancestors in our own ways.” (36:21) “Mental health and spirituality come together.” (45:30) “If people of color go back to who they are, they will not be having some of the struggles they are having.” (49:44) “When something keeps repeating itself all the time, you have to pay attention.” (54:26) “When you start in the truth of who you are, regardless of what the world has to say against you, that invites the energy and path to true liberation.” Relevant Links Connect with our guest Simone Arthur Website: www.readingsbysimone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sukasimone/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/readingsbysimone/ Radical Remembering Podcast Website: https://radicalremembering.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_remembering/ Connect with Dr. Norissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.norissawilliams/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norissa-williams-97401868/ Connect with Dr. Bukky Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukky-kolawole-psyd-5a08449/ Radical Remembering is a podcast that will significantly impact your life. Radical Remembering aims to inspire, support, and touch your heart through your liberation process. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.

It is no coincidence that the practice of ancestral knowledge has been a part of the human experience for so long. They allow you to tap into your own power and learn how to use it for your own benefit. You are not bound by any rules or restrictions when you practice ancestral practices and can do what feels right for you at that moment in time. In this episode, Dr. Norissa and Dr. Bukky, the podcast hosts, shed some light on the meaning of ancestral practice, clair spiritual senses, ancestral resilience, Dr. Norissa’s attitude towards ancestral practices, and her advice on ancestral practices towards liberation. Timestamps [00:43] Meaning of ancestral practice [13:44] Clear spiritual senses [17:50] Ancestral resilience [21:27] Dr. Norissa’s attitude towards ancestral practices [24:51] Dr. Norissa’s advice on ancestral practices towards liberation Notable Quotes (02:09) “In many indigenous traditions, they go to a diviner to get some spiritual answer into what should be happening next.” (13:35) “We each have clair spiritual senses.” (14:36) “As you develop your capacities, spirits will speak to you through all the eight clair senses.” (24:58) “Liberation is about claiming the parts of ourselves that we’ve lost.” Relevant Links The book: Writing Down Your Soul Radical Remembering Podcast Website: https://radicalremembering.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_remembering/ Connect with Dr. Norissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.norissawilliams/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norissa-williams-97401868/ Connect with Dr. Bukky Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukky-kolawole-psyd-5a08449/ If you haven't listened to the Radical Remembering podcast, you should! Radical Remembering speaks honestly and openly about the practical experience of liberation. We hope you enjoy this episode and all future episodes of Radical Remembering. We understand how difficult it can be to get knowledge, wisdom, and healing on board, so we're constantly working towards improving the show. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.

Ancestral practices are practices that have been passed down through generations, like traditions and customs. They provide structure for our lives and help us know what’s expected of us as we grow older and more mature. In this episode, the podcast hosts, Dr. Norissa and Dr. Bukky, are joined by Cynthia Santhiago Borbon. Cynthia is a licensed psychotherapist, a coach, and a healer. Santhiago shares her insights about herself, the meaning of healing, pivotal points in her liberation journey, how she discovered her true origin story, and the meaning of ancestral reverence. Timestamps [00:41] How Dr. Bukky met Cynthia [06:18] About Cynthia Santhiago Borbon [09:25] The meaning of healing [15:30] Pivotal points in Cynthia’s liberation journey [17:44] How Cynthia discovered her true origin story [22:16] Meaning of ancestral reverence Notable Quotes (03:52) “The salvation of our humanity is about having us all be seen.” (10:39) “We don’t come to this planet with the perspective of I am less than.” (11:57) “A liberated person is someone who is able to judge themselves separate and apart from the ways in which we are socialized to think about ourselves.” (13:05) “We are always in the process of healing.” (20:37) “We are not worshiping ancestors, we are remembering our ancestors, their legacy and who we come from.” (26:06) “What we need in our healing process is to know we are not alone.” (28:09) “When we know that we are not moving alone, we can feel more dedicated and committed to something.” Relevant Links Connect with our guest Cynthia Santhiago Borbon Linked In: linkedin.com/in/cynthiasantiagoborbon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiasantiagoborbon/ Website: https://www.cynthiasantiagoborbon.com/ Radical Remembering Podcast Website: https://radicalremembering.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_remembering/ Connect with Dr. Norissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.norissawilliams/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norissa-williams-97401868/ Connect with Dr. Bukky Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukky-kolawole-psyd-5a08449/ Radical Remembering is a podcast about the liberating power of ancestral memory, resistance, healing, and transformation. It's about working with the lessons of our ancestors to transform your life and community. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.

In this episode, Dr. Norissa and Dr. Bukky, the podcast hosts, are joined by Dr. Joseph Aina, who was born in 1944 in Nigeria. Aina is a professor at Babcock University. He was also a Western Connecticut State University professor from 1999 to 2010. Dr. Joseph Aina shares some powerful information about himself, the actual process of colonization, how race started in Nigeria, and the time when missionaries arrived in Nigeria. Aina also further talks about why white people came to Nigeria, changes caused by colonization, Yoruba religion vs. Christianity and how white supremacy impacted Nigerian communities. Timestamps [01:44] About Joseph Aina [04:00] The actual process of colonization [11:53] How race started in Nigeria [13:52] The time when missionaries arrived in Nigeria [16:32] Why white people came to Nigeria [24:41] Changes caused by colonization [28:36] Yoruba religion vs. Christianity on negative behaviors [31:05] How white supremacy impacted Nigerian communities Notable Quotes (19:24) “Everything about white people was not good.” (23:19) “People were much more faithful to themselves and to the community before christianity.” (26:49) “There were no prisons before the white man arrived.” (32:27) “you hardly see young children today holding on to the language of their forefathers. They would rather speak English.” (33:05) “They have made us believe that we couldn’t do anything that is good. If it’s good, it’s from somewhere else.” (33:31) “The English language is like fast food. The food might taste good but it’s not nutritious.” (36:00) “Colonizers didn’t take us out of our country, but they took us out of ourselves.” (38:29) “We have to think back in order to look forward to know what needs to be healed.” Relevant Links The Book by Malidoma Patrice Some: Of Water and Spirit Connect with our guest Joseph Aina Linked In: linkedin.com/in/joseph-aina-91142950 Radical Remembering Podcast Website: https://radicalremembering.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_remembering/ Connect with Dr. Norissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.norissawilliams/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norissa-williams-97401868/ Connect with Dr. Bukky Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukky-kolawole-psyd-5a08449/ If you love to listen to podcasts and get motivated by the stories shared by other people, this is something for you. The Radical Remembering Podcast is designed to help you remember who you are beyond the superficial. Each episode provides a deeper perspective on liberation, healing, and transformation. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.

The first internalized messages about race are the most damaging. They can take root in children from a young age and be passed on from parent to child, generation to generation, for years. These messages are often related to skin color or physical appearance. For example: "Black people are lazy." "White people are better." "Black people should not talk so loud." "White people should not smile so much." These types of messages can be especially dangerous because they encourage stereotypes and bias against certain groups without even realizing it! In this episode, Dr. Norissa and Dr. Bukky, the podcast hosts, share Dr. Norissa’s story on internalizing messages about race, Dr. Bukky’s story of first internalized messages about race, and implicit and explicit messages. They also clearly shed more light on racial hierarchy and lateral aggression, and the four kinds of racial socialization, and black pride. Timestamps [00:44] Dr. Norissa’s story on internalizing messages about race [14:13] Dr.Bukky’s story on internalizing messages about race [21:18] Implicit and explicit messages [24:01] Radical hierarchy and the lateral aggression [26:03] The four kinds of radical socialization [29:26] Black pride Notable Quotes (00:46) “We are in a society where we are always internalizing messages that we are not always conscious of.” (21:18) “All these messages we are receiving, they are implicit and explicit.” (23:44) “We can’t heal what we don’t reveal.” (24:06) “We want to feel a sense of belonging so we will gravitate to people who we feel more like a shared sense of identity.” (31:49) “Black is beautiful.” Relevant Links Radical Remembering Podcast Website: https://radicalremembering.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_remembering/ Connect with Dr. Norissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.norissawilliams/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norissa-williams-97401868/ Connect with Dr. Bukky Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukky-kolawole-psyd-5a08449/ This podcast is designed to be helpful to you as a listener and perhaps even more so to those who are on their healing path. Have you ever wanted to hear what it was like for someone who has lived every day of their life with Purpose in mind? This is Radical Remembering Podcast. Radical Remembering is a podcast that will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Don’t miss out on our next podcast; tell a friend about us.

Freedom is a powerful thing. It gives you the ability to do whatever you want, be who you want, and make the right decisions for you. Liberation is about choosing how you want to live and having the right to do so. It's about having the right to say no when someone else wants something from you. It's about having a voice in your community and being respected by those around you. In this episode, Dr. Norissa and Dr. Bukky, the podcast hosts, go through Dr. Bukky’s liberation journey. Dr. Bukky shares more details about her deGEMMification process, her experience before her call to action, and her activation points through liberation. Dr. Bukky also sheds more light on her evolution towards liberation, liberation in a predominantly black context, and liberation is a lifelong journey. Timestamps [00:47] Dr. Bukky’s deGEMMification process [13:06] Dr. Bukky’s experience before her call to action [15:01] Dr. Bukky’s activation points through liberation [17:17] Dr. Bukky’s evolution towards liberation [21:21] Liberation in a predominantly black context [26:44] Liberation is a lifelong journey Notable Quotes (01:36) “Liberation is not a linear process. It is more of a circular process.” (03:54) “Go into the spaces and get what you need, don’t do more than that. Bringing yourself all up is going to set you more for pain and hurt.” (05:12) “Protect yourself, these spaces are not constructed for you and they will take from you, break you and discard you.” (16:00) “To become liberated, there is an intentional decision we make to say we are no longer going to be a GEMM.” (21:29) “White supremacy continues to stand on its ground because of all the different systems of opression that we have.” (26:36) “Liberation is a lifelong process, and it is always about how we are leveling up.” Relevant Links Radical Remembering Podcast Website: https://radicalremembering.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_remembering/ Connect with Dr. Norissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.norissawilliams/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norissa-williams-97401868/ Connect with Dr. Bukky Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukky-kolawole-psyd-5a08449/ We all have challenges in life. Sometimes it can seem impossible to get over them. But by listening to Radical Remembering Podcast, you will be given a clear path on how to move forward, making your journey as smooth as possible. Radical Remembering is a podcast series designed to help you understand the radical process of liberation and healing. This outstanding podcast will help you feel comfortable in the midst of your own liberation process. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Don’t miss out on our next podcast; tell a friend about us.

To be free is to be able to make choices. It is not to be told what to do or not to do. It is more than that. It is the ability to choose how you want your life to go and then do that. Liberation is about choice. It's about the freedom to act according to your own will and desires without being held back by the limitations of others or the rules of society. In this episode, Dr. Norissa and Dr, Bukky, the podcast hosts, discuss in detail Dr. Norissa’s journey to liberation, how Dr. Norissa maintained her deGEMMification, and the emotions that accompanied Dr. Norris’s liberation journey. Dr. Norissa also easily breaks down for us how we use guilt to orient towards healing, how to handle shame, and the power of collective voice through liberation. Timestamps [00:46] Dr. Norissa’s journey to liberation [06:38] How Dr. Norissa maintained her deGEMMification [08:55] Emotions that accompanied Dr. Norissa’s liberation journey [15:12] Using guilt to orient toward healing [18:47] How to handle shame [23:33] The power of collective voice through liberation Notable Quotes (03:03) “Each of our liberation journeys will involve some sort of encounter experience where we are really evaluating and thinking in new and different ways about the liberation process.” (04:37) “Liberation involves independent work as well as community work.” (09:40) “Liberation is not a linear process. It’s more of a circular process where events come again and again with more richness each time.” (13:43) “All the different emotions that we experience have a real place.” (15:43) “Shame deals with your evaluation and your estimation of self.” (19:04) “Shame is not a transformative teacher.” Relevant Links Radical Remembering Podcast Website: https://radicalremembering.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_remembering/ Connect with Dr. Norissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.norissawilliams/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norissa-williams-97401868/ Connect with Dr. Bukky Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukky-kolawole-psyd-5a08449/ Want to learn more about the radical liberation, healing, and transformation process? Listen to Radical Remembering Podcast for more. We hope you have a better understanding of what the liberation process can do for you and that you feel inspired to start your own process. Subscribe to our podcast at your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Don’t miss out on our next podcast; tell a friend about us.

In this episode, Dr. Norissa and Dr. Bukky, the podcast hosts, shed more light on the meaning of GEMMification, white supremacy, the idea of being a GEMM, types of GEMMs, consequences of being deGEMMified and the different kinds of GEMMs. They also continue further and discuss in details the concept of deGEMMification, meaning of liberation, alignment in one’s own power, how power is important in locating liberation and the phases of liberation. Timestamps [00:55] Meaning of GEMMification [03:42] White supremacy [07:58] The idea of being a GEMM [10:45] Types of GEMMs [17:35] Consequences of being deGEMMified [25:48] Different kinds of GEMMs [37:40] The concept of deGEMMification [38:25] Meaning of liberation [46:47] Alignment with one’s own power [52:38] How power is important in locating liberation [57:37] The phases of liberation Notable Quotes (01:03) “GEMM stands for Good Effective Mainstream Minority.” (03:50) “White supremacy is the way whiteness has been normed within institutions.” (09:27) “It’s not whether or not we are a GEMM. It’s either you are a GEMM, end up dead, or end up in jail.” (9:40) “The question really hasn’t been are you a GEMM or not, the question is really about how much of a GEMM you are.” (10:05) “DeGEMMification is the process through which you start to reclaim your own self.” (16:14) “People who are engaged in liberation have a target placed on their backs.” (19:28) “To decide to be liberated requires risk.” (24:42) “The only way we get there is really in context with our ability to be vulnerable and be honest about what the truth is.” (54:29) “Restorative justice is about people coming into right relationships with those they have harmed.” (59:19) “Liberation has no final end, it is ongoing and continually involves acquisition of knowledge of yourself.” Relevant Links Radical Remembering Podcast Website: https://radicalremembering.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_remembering/ Connect with Dr. Norissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.norissawilliams/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norissa-williams-97401868/ Connect with Dr. Bukky Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukky-kolawole-psyd-5a08449/ Radical Remembering is a podcast that will help you remember who you are and what you stand for. It's a place where you can find the strength to be your authentic self, create space for self-care, and take care of yourself in ways that nurture your own wisdom and growth. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.