Ep 63 - #RealTalk w/ Dr. Adisa Anderson - A Family Legacy of African Centered Culture

Ep 63 - #RealTalk w/ Dr. Adisa Anderson - A Family Legacy of African Centered Culture

Bedford and LaMisha were joined by Dr. Adisa Anderson [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adisa-anderson-berkeley-ca/305233], a Black psychologist and musician who works as a clinician at Counseling & Psychological Services at UC Berkeley [https://uhs.berkeley.edu/counseling/counseling-and-psychological-services-caps/about-caps/meet-staff]. They discussed What’s Going On with the movement towards impeachment of Trump, and the trial of Amber Guyger (and the predictable special treatment giving to a white police officer who murdered a innocent Black man, while trespassing in his home). During RealTalk, we focused in on Dr. Anderson and his work as a psychologist and community organizer on the UC Berkeley campus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/namingit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/namingit/support [https://anchor.fm/namingit/support]

#RealTalk 1-on-1 w/ Dr. Monica McLemore | Reproductive Health is a Right

LaMisha connects with Dr. Monica McLemore, Professor in Family Health Care Nursing at UCSF and Clinician Scientist at Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH). They discuss recent legislative assaults on reproductive rights in Alabama, --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/namingit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/namingit/support [https://anchor.fm/namingit/support]

#RealTalk w/ Dr. Kevin Cokley: Race, Politics, & Legacy

Bedford sits down with psychologist, professor, author, and director of the Director of the Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis at UT Austin, Dr. Kevin Cokley [http://www.kevincokley.com] (@KevinCokley1 [https://twitter.com/KevinCokley1]). They talk about mentorship, developing your voice as a professional, and the importance of having an impact. Dr. Cokley shares his thoughts on Black organizations and the need to examine our relationships to past trauma. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/namingit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/namingit/support [https://anchor.fm/namingit/support]

Ep 62 - Mental Revolution | Decolonizing Our Minds and Embracing our Indigenous Selves.

Bedford and LaMisha are joined by Conscious Intuitive Life Coach, Dr. Rocio Rosales Meza [https://www.instagram.com/dr.rosalesmeza/?hl=en]. They discussed What’s Going On with white saviorism in presidential politics in the form of Marianne Williamson. During RealTalk, the hosts interview Dr. Rosales Meza and discuss her work in social justice and social media. Particularly they focus on the concept of decolonizing our minds and finding mental health through reclaiming indigenous practices. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/namingit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/namingit/support [https://anchor.fm/namingit/support]

Best of #RealTalk 1-on-1: Brandon 'bmike' Odums| Moving People Through Art & Social Justice

Join us in celebrating Artist, Activist, and Mentor, Brandon ‘bmike’ Odums’ being featured in the July/August issue of Essence Magazine ( #EssenceFest )! Back in February, Bedford sat down at Studio Be in New Orleans with bmike to discuss the intersections of social justice and art, and explore his experiences as a visual artist who’s medium lives in public spaces. Also, as an extra bonus, listen to bmike’s thoughts on what it’s like to be a an artist and experience watching the Oscar winning Spiderman Into the Spiderverse Movie aka “Afro-LatinX Spiderman.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/namingit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/namingit/support [https://anchor.fm/namingit/support]