The Black People Speak

The Black People Respond

In a follow-up, Meiko reached out to many of the people who appeared on the episode entitled "The Black People Speak" for their response to the Derek Chauvin verdict -- bringing a full scope and focused to the emotions around the murder of George Floyd and what justice looks like for him. Season 3 of the Altitude Collective returns this June with all-new episodes.

The Black People Speak

The noise of the politics. The noise of the media punditry. The noise of the blame shifting. The noise of the silence. It’s all drowning out the noise of those who are feeling so heavy and hurt and broken and bewildered. And devalued. So I gathered black voices, voices of those who are lamenting right now, to share what they are feeling in this American moment. The episode The Black People Speak is in your podcast feeds now from The Altitude Collective. Stop listening to people commentating on how we feel. I dare you to listen to actual black people as they lament.

On Ahmaud Arbery

In this episode, Meiko invites two friends in the Race Equity space to help him process his feelings and thoughts surrounding Ahmaud Arbery, 26, who was shot and killed while jogging in a Georgia neighborhood. The episode ends with a special announcement. Warning: This episode is raw and may not be suitable for all ages. It is an episode where Meiko and his guest are processing feelings on the spot.

On Coronavirus

In addition to hand washing and disinfectants, people are looking for more innovative ways to help protect themselves against the coronavirus.  It’s no secret that food can be used to support our immune system and enhance our mental health.  Decades of research has confirmed that certain nutrients in food have powerfully medicinal benefits. However, food choices are just one piece of the puzzle. Getting good quality sleep, managing stress, being active and of course washing your hands all play a pivotal role in impacting our immune function and mental health.   Research studies:   * Vitamin C and immune function https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5707683/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5707683/] * Many apples a day keep the blues away--daily experiences of negative and positive affect and food consumption in young adults. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23347122 [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23347122]   * On carrots and curiosity: eating fruit and vegetables is associated with greater flourishing in daily life. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25080035 [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25080035] * Probiotic Bifidobacterium longum NCC3001 Reduces Depression Scores and Alters Brain Activity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28483500 [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28483500]

On How Saying Yes Can Lead To Your Wildest Dreams

In this episode, Simone seymour takes over the podcast and interviews podcast creator, Meiko Seymour. Not only that, she invites Bianca Mieses to join her in chatting with Meiko. The episode focuses on how saying yes can lead you to your wildest dreams.