This is the very last episode of the Melanated Social Work Podcast! Tap in to hear about our experience doing therapy together, coming to the decision to move on from Melanated Social Work, and what's next for each of us.Melanated Social Work

On this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of interviewing the phenomenal Bilal Baig. Tap in to here about their series Sort Of on HBO, how the show came to be, and their upcoming projects.Melanated Social Work

On this episode of the Melanated Social Work Podcast, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Lama Rod Owens. Tap in to hear about his healing journey through meditation, finding a community through meditation, and how he has utilized meditation to process anger.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Monique Castro, the founder and therapist at the Indigenous Circle of Wellness (ICW). Tap in to hear about how ICW came to fruition in response to the need of the community to have healing spaces centered on indigenous practices.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the pleasure to connect with Reggie Walker (former NFL player, mental health and sexual assault survivor advocate, and author), to discuss his experience navigating the NFL, his healing journey, and his book The Game Within the Game.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work get to connect with Ruth J. Beard, a founding member of the NABSW.Melanated Social Work

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In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social begin to breakdown colorism as part of multiple episode series. They discuss their early experiences with colorism, how this has impacted their own identities, and the apprehension for men to explore colorism.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work, had the honor of connecting with Dr. Jennifer Mullan. Tap in to hear about her journey into the work, how she started the Decolonizing Therapy IG page, as well as hear about her dope offerings.Melanated Social Work

On this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of hosting the amazing Aunteas of the Minoritea Report Podcast. Tap in to find out about their podcast and enjoy the vibe. Make sure to check out their podcast too! We're featured on their episode dropping 8/2/21. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minoritea-report…

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of speaking with renowned author adrienne mare brown. Tap in to her about how the work of Emergent Strategy relates back to our work as social workers and healers.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with international award winning poet, author, activist, and radical thought leader, Sonya Renee Taylor. Tap in to hear about her book, The Body is Not an Apology, what does it mean to cultivate radical self love, and how it connects to healing work and therapy. recorded on 4/15/21…

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with sex educator, activist, and writer, Ericka Hart. Tap in to hear about her experience as a sex educator, hear about a recent incident involving the Columbia School of Social Work, and a discussion about changing the system of higher education. recorded on 4/1/21…

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of connecting with Brittani Williams, LCSW, therapist, emcee, and educator. Listen to hear about her journey into social work, how she's brought hip hop into her therapy practice, and the process of starting her own private practice.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Dr. Tanya Sharpe, the founder and director of The Centre for Research and Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The CRIB). Listen to hear about her journey into social work, what brought her to Canada, and the groundbreaking work that she is doing with The CRIB.…

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work continue to discuss a recent incident of white supremacist microaggressions. If you haven't done so already, please listen to Part 1 of this conversation.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work reflect on their experience over the last year providing consultation and facilitation, and discuss a recent incident of white supremacist microaggressions. Stay tuned for the Part 2 follow up!Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of connecting with Khalida Sethi and Sonalee Rashatwar of the Radical Therapy Center in Philadelphia, PA. Hear about their journey in the field, how the Radical Therapy Center was founded, and explore what is politicized therapy.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Joi Britt and hear about her experience growing up in New York and being "regular Black", her renowned podcast The Joi of Social Work, and her process of developing her private practice.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work had the privilege of connecting with social work pioneer, Dr. Jean Latting. We got to hear about her journey into social work, her experiences as a Black professor, and what it means to lead consciously.Melanated Social Work

On this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the privilege of choppin it up with Stic of the legendary hip hop duo Dead Prez. Stic discussed his journey growing up, the influences that brought him toward his healing path, and his new upcoming fit hop film A Beautiful Run. Follow Stic on IG: @stic Support RBG Fit Club: https://rbgfitclub…

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work process the fuckery that occurred at the nation's capital on Jan 6th. The caucasity...Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work interview the CEO and Founder of the Liberate app. Tap in to hear about his experience within the tech industry, how he came to develop the liberate app, and the importance of developing spaces centered on Black healing. Download Liberate for iOS and android…

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work share some of their reflections from 2020. This is part 2 of 2 parts.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work share some of their reflections from 2020. This is part 1 of 2 parts.Melanated Social Work

On this episode of podcast, the folks of Melanated Social Work tap in with Xavi de Guzman, actor and star of the ABC series Take Two and the CW series The 100. We discussed his upbringing in Canada, his experience within the industry as a Filipino, and his foundation, the Play On Foundation, which is dedicated to neurological research and brain ane…

In this episode of the podcast, the folks of Melanated Social Work interview grammy nominated vocalist Melody Thorton (formerly of The Pussycat Dolls). We discussed some of her experiences of colorism within the music industry, her journey toward healing, and her most recent project, Lioness Eyes.Melanated Social Work

In this episode of The Melanated Social Work Podcast, we have the honor of interviewing Tish Guerin, MSW, LCSW, LISW, BC-TMH. Hear about her journey building her private practice, becoming the first full time in-house team clinician for the NFL, and her thoughts about the NASW. Make sure to check out her instagram page and website! IG: @therealdope…

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work sit down with Michaela Hatton, BSW (IG: @michaelahatton) and hear about her experience being arrested on June 14, 2020 while making some good trouble in Richmond, VA. Please make sure to donate directly to Michaela to support the work that she is doing. Cash App: $michaela1998 Venmo: @michaelahatt…

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work sit down with Mit Joyner, President of the NASW, and Dawn Hobdy, Vice President of Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion at the NASW. We discuss the current priorities of the NASW, how they are hoping to address anti-blackness within the field, and whether or not folks should become members.…

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of sitting down to chat with Rachel Cargle. Check out the episode to hear about her experience as a public academic, her perspective on anti-racism work within social work, and how declaring her highest values has cultivated her self-care.…

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of being joined by Kim Young, MSW, LCSW (IG: @dopeblack_socialworker). We discuss her path toward becoming an LCSW, being a revolutionary before a therapist, and why she was recently blocked on Instagram by the NASW. Make sure to check out her website: www.dopeblacksocialworker.com…

On this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of being joined by Tigist Kebede (IG: @thecolouredtherapist) of Melbourne, Australia. We explored the experience of anti-blackness in Australia and how this connects back to the Movement for Black Lives in the US. In addition, we discussed Australia's response to COVID-19 and the ra…

By request, this episode is a follow up to "Episode 2: Microaggressions and White Supremacy at Work". In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work discuss how white supremacy is coming up in the workplace and explore what is anti-racist social work.Melanated Social Work

On June 25th, 2020, the folks of Melanated Social Work hosted a live Q&A for the class of 2020 MSW graduates. This episode is portions of the live recording.Melanated Social Work

The folks of Melanated Social Work process their thoughts and feelings together about the the recent murder of George Floyd and outpouring of community response.

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work respond to your questions about relationships and discuss how to maintain a healthy relationship during shelter in place.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of interviewing the phenomenal activist, author, journalist, and podcast host (the list of accolades goes on and on), Feminista Jones! Tap in to hear her thoughts on "white people whisperers", experiences within the non-profit industrial complex, and discuss her book Reclaiming Our …

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work interview Soco Rey of Soco Rey Therapy in Inglewood, CA. Hear about her journey of becoming a therapist, starting and running her own practice, and why Soco Rey Therapy is chill AF.Melanated Social Work

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work discuss the impact of COVID-19, how they're coping during this difficult time, and answer a question from a listener. (Note: This episode was recorded on March 19th, 2020)Melanated Social Work

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Listeners' choice! By popular demand, the folks of Melanated Social Work explore some of the questions that you've sent in. In this episode, hear tips for finding a good therapist, approaches for networking within the mental health field, the first CDs we ever bought (yes you read right - we use to buy our music on CDs), and many other topics.…

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In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work discuss experiences of microaggressions and white supremacy at work, as well as, how they've taken care of themselves and each other in the process.Melanated Social Work