When We Speak is a podcast where we have inspirational, candid, and empowering conversations. It’s a place where we share insight into how we cope, heal, and find meaning in a wide range of experiences. Hosted by mental health therapist, speaker, and author of “What Children Remember”, Tasha Hunter, MSW, LCSW.
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62. Faitth Brooks
Today's episode is with Faitth Brooks. we discuss her book " Remember Me Now:A Journey Back to Myself and a Love Letter to Black Women".
Faitth Brooks is a writer, speaker, social worker, activist, and co-host of the Melanated Faith podcast. She engages in activism by working with nonprofits to find sustainable solutions to systemic issues, as well as by being a strategist and consultant for brands and influencers. Faitth leverages her speaking and social media platforms to enliven collective liberation centered on the sisterhood of Black women, crafting a communal space where Black sisters can explore rest, tenderness, and softness.
42. Alishia McCullough,LCMHCA
"Love is the ritual, compassionate attuning is the medicine." -Alishia McCullough, LCMHCA
Today I am speaking with Alisha McCullough, LCMHCA about disordered eating in the Black community. Alishia educates listeners on the many categories of disordered eating, how white supremacy shows up in discussions about food, the difference between decolonization and anti-colonization, how to have conversations about disordered eating, and how find safe spaces and seek support.
36. Black Women Woes Part II
Today's episode was inspired by Black Women Woes Part I but with a new group of beautiful, inspiring, powerful, and passionate women: Amber Webb Sims, Courtney Napier, Faitth Brooks and Sharifa.
This discussion felt like love, family, strength personified, and spiritual. We laughed, held space for each other, snapped fingers, and said amen more than once. Having these heart talks are why my podcast exist In today's discussion we talk about faith, boundaries, self-care, relationships, white supremacy, and more. This is an epic collaboration!
29. Black Women Woes Part I
Today's episode was birthed from an idea that I had several months ago. So Cha, Lettie, Marcie, and Patricia all said yes to speaking about the power of being a Black woman and some of what we deal with on a regular basis. I wanted to utilize the month of August to talk to feature all of us together. This episode is more than I could have dreamed. They represent healing, love, courage, authenticity, and truth. Listening to the convo made me proud to be in community with them and this wasn't just a podcast recording--- it was Black Woman power being exemplified. Here are just a few of the questions that I asked them:
1. What will you no longer return to?
2. What will you no longer accept from others?
3. How are you honoring your Blackness from the perspective of self-care?
4. How is pleasure incorporated into your lives? What give you pleasure?
5. What have you learned about love?
12. Surviving Imposter Syndrome and Burnout with Dr. Erika
Today we are speaking with Dr. Erika about imposter syndrome and burnout while working in corporate America. She discusses her history of depression, thoughts of suicide, and how she pivoted from her most painful moments.
Dr. Erika is a coach, consultant, and podcast host. Through her platforms, Dr. Erika helps women get clear on their path, unleash the courage to step out of their comfort zone and optimize their capacity to prevent overwhelm and burnout in the process. Dr. Erika believes that within every women lives a dream and it takes clarity, courage, capacity, community, and commitment to make that dream a reality.
8. Leading As A Black Woman in the Military with Bionca Lindsey
Today I am talking to Bionca Lindsey about what it means to be Black and in the military.
Bionca is a consultant for Nutrition Care Professionals and a counselor with Montgomery Community Corrections for domestic violence. She also serves as the President for Alabama’s Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals while also serving as Vice President for two associations: Autauga County Master Gardener Association and Alabama Herb Society. She is a retired Chief Master Sergeant, who served 30 years in our United States Air Force. She is also the only person to date in the history of the Air Force who has risen from the Dietary Therapy Career Field to Air Force Medical Service Senior Executive Management Level.
Before assuming her last position in the Air Force, she held the highest position in the Diet Therapy career field as senior enlisted consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General on Air Force Dietetics governing 55 nutrition sites world-wide. Listen in as we discuss the importance of knowing your value, the qualities a leader should have, and why you don’t always have to be the one to speak.
2. Experiencing Domestic Violence with Tereska Muishond
In this episode, we are diving into the impact that growing up with domestic violence can have on you and your relationships.
Today I am talking to Terska Muishond. Tereska is a single mother, writer, poet, and activist. She grew up experiencing domestic violence and fear but was able to find her release through poetry and putting her feelings into words. Tereska and I go deep into experiencing domestic violence, overcoming shame, and how healing takes a lifetime.
Listen is as you are in for a treat as Tereska reads two of her poems during this interview.