In The Black Podcast

Episode 60: She Tried Everything for Depression, This Is What Finally Worked | Mindbody Healing Story

She spent years battling severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts trying every therapy and healing modality she could find. Nothing worked… until she discovered Mindbody Medicine and learned how surrender, not effort, changed everything. In this episode of the In The Black Podcast, Alisha shares her mental health recovery story and how the mind–body connection transformed her life. Follow Alisha: @Alisha_Kapani [https://www.instagram.com/alisha_kapani/?hl=en] alishakapani.com [https://www.alishakapani.com/healing-hideaway-membership] Follow for more stories & Support: @intheblackpassionproject [https://www.instagram.com/intheblackpassionproject/?hl=en]

Episode 59: Ending a Marriage Without Destroying a Family | Manisha P. Patel Esq.

What if divorce didn’t have to become a battle? In this episode of In The Black, Aracelli sits down with North Carolina family law attorney Manisha P. Patel to talk about what she witnesses every day when people are at their most emotionally overwhelmed and how choosing dignity, mediation, and collaboration can change the outcome for entire families. Drawing from years of experience in custody, separation, adoption, and advocacy for children involved with social services, Manisha shares why so many divorces become unnecessarily destructive and what a healthier path forward can look like. Her upcoming book, End Your Marriage Peacefully, was inspired by seeing what truly helps families move from chaos to clarity. This conversation is for anyone navigating relationship strain, separation, or wondering if there’s a better way to walk through one of life’s hardest transitions. Follow: @lompp18 [https://www.instagram.com/lompp18/] www.lawofficeofmpp.com [https://www.lawofficeofmpp.com/] @intheblackpassionproject [https://www.instagram.com/intheblackpassionproject/]

2|Ep 4: Reinvention After Disruption: Creativity, Cyberstalking, and Protecting What Matters | Aaron Ryan

What do you do when visibility becomes unsafe and everything you built has to change? In this episode of In The Black, host Aracelli talks with Aaron, a prolific author of 40+ books, creative, and storyteller whose life and career were disrupted by cyberstalking, rapid changes in technology, and the need to protect his family. Aaron shares what it was like to adapt in the digital age, how silence became strategy, and why returning to storytelling helped him reclaim purpose without sacrificing safety. This conversation explores reinvention, creative survival, faith, and what it means to keep creating when circumstances force you to rebuild. This episode is for anyone navigating loss, reinvention, or the quiet strength required to move forward on your own terms. Follow: @authoraaronryan [https://www.instagram.com/authoraaronryan/] Website: dissonancetheseries.com [https://dissonancetheseries.com/] Bookstore: authoraaronryanbookstore [https://author-aaron-ryan-books.square.site/] Follow: @intheblackpassionproject [https://www.instagram.com/intheblackpassionproject/]

2|Ep 3: Breaking the Silence: Anxiety, Depression, and the Courage to Get Help | Brian Sachetta

What happens when anxiety and depression are carried quietly for years? In this episode of In The Black, host Aracelli sits down with Brian Sachetta, author of the Get Out of Your Head®book series, to talk honestly about a decade-long battle with anxiety and depression and the moment he realized suffering in silence was no longer an option. Brian shares how his personal healing journey led him to create a mental health platform dedicated to helping others feel less alone. Together, they discuss stigma, self-minimization, why asking for help is not weakness, and how small steps can create real relief. Follow Brian at: @getoutofyourhead [https://www.instagram.com/getoutofyourhead/] https://getoutofyourhead.com/ [https://getoutofyourhead.com/] @intheblackpassionproject [https://www.instagram.com/intheblackpassionproject/]

Episode 58: When Clutter Holds Grief: Releasing Loss, Healing Your Space, and Rebuilding Life with Tina O’Keeffe

Clutter is often treated as a productivity problem but for many people, it’s the physical aftermath of grief, loss, and survival. In this episode of In The Black Podcast, host Aracelli, sits down with professional organizer Tina O’Keeffe to explore how emotional pain can manifest in our homes and how releasing physical items can support emotional healing. Tina shares insights from her own dark seasons, along with the work she does helping clients climb out of overwhelming periods marked by tragedy, transition, or loss. Together, they discuss shame, identity, memory, and what it really means to rebuild a life after everything has changed. This episode is for anyone who: – Feels stuck or overwhelmed by their space – Is navigating grief or major life transitions – Wants a compassionate, realistic path toward healing – Believes “being in the black” can start with small, intentional steps 🎧 Listen now and begin making room for what comes next. Follow: @stowandbehold [https://www.instagram.com/stowandbehold/] stowandbehold.com [https://www.stowandbehold.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnASf8RyIggHB57VIvNRgmAUCnFDFrFJToNX2dEY87RnQTMVov7jLw5rJaiWs_aem_7LWKFVppnWchZUzIa6hcrg] @intheblackpassionproject [https://www.instagram.com/intheblackpassionproject/]