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America’s Next Top Model Review: Part 1

You wanna be on top? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Yoshie and Courtney to discuss the Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model docuseries on Netflix, from the perspective of women who have worked in the modeling industry. Feedback? Let’s hear it! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394339/open_sms]

Emotional Abuse: Hidden in Plain Sight

In this episode, we discuss what emotional abuse is, the warning signs to watch for, and ways to support both the survivor and their community. Helpful Links: * National Domestic Violence Hotline [https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violence] * Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788 * Power and Control Wheel [https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2020/10/power-and-control-wheel-cropped.png] * The Cycle of Abuse [https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/cycle-of-abuse] Feedback? Let’s hear it! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394339/open_sms]

Welcome to Derry H*e with Joy and Christen

Happy New Year!  In this episode, we discuss season one of the IT: Welcome to Derry series. Enjoy! 🎈 Feedback? Let’s hear it! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394339/open_sms]

Interwoven Roots: A Conversation with Tony Hynes

In this episode, I sit down with Tony Hynes, Ph.D. an educator, author, and advocate. Adopted by two moms in the 1990s, Tony shares insights from his journey as an interracial adoptee and his work supporting adoptive families. Our conversation explores identity, family, and cultural competency.  Connect with Tony! Instagram: www.instagram.com/tony_hy [https://www.instagram.com/tony_hy/] The Son With Two Moms: https://a.co/d/6sTcwdO [https://a.co/d/52NtQKE] Feedback? Let’s hear it! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394339/open_sms]

Check Yo Breasts with Uzoamaka Osameka

In this episode, I sit down with Uzoamaka Osameka a health equity advocate and multidisciplinary creative dedicated to empowering communities and transforming systems of care. As Programs & Community Lead at TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, she oversees the BELONG and SAMBAI initiatives, serves on the Young Women’s Advisory Board, and co-hosts SAMBAI Speaks, a monthly web series on BlackDoctor.org reaching over 6,000 viewers per episode. With a B.S. in Health and Rehabilitative Sciences from East Stroudsburg University and a degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University, Uzo brings over a decade of experience in healthcare administration, therapy, and applied behavior analysis. Also a visual artist, her work—centered on healing, freedom, and resilience—has been featured across TOUCH platforms and at the Harlem Fine Arts Show in partnership with Graphite House. Through both advocacy and art, Uzo creates spaces of comfort, visibility, and joy for the communities she serves. Check out the links below! TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance [https://touchbbca.org/] Love of My Gurls [https://www.loveofmygurls.org/] SAMBAI Speaks – Cancer Grand Challenges [https://www.cancergrandchallenges.org/sambai] Know Your Lemons – 12 Signs of Breast Cancer [https://www.knowyourlemons.org/] Feedback? Let’s hear it! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394339/open_sms]