Description

Join hosts Kira Yakubov and Daniela Galdi as they sit down with licensed social worker Elijah Jackson for a nuanced exploration into the intersectionality of identity.

In this episode, we unpack how race, sexuality, and ability shape our personal journeys, offering practical tools for navigating the world while prioritizing safety and self-acceptance. Discover how embracing vulnerability and embarking on a path of self-discovery can become the ultimate catalyst for transforming your mental health.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How race, sexuality, and ability shape personal identity.
• Practical tools for prioritizing safety and self-acceptance.
• The role of vulnerability as a catalyst for mental health transformation.
• Navigating the gender and sexuality spectrums.
• Finding community and safety in online spaces.

Episode Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction to the Episode
• 01:28 - Inspiration from Phoebe Halliwell & Why Elijah Chose Mental Health
• 04:32 - Discovering Vulnerability in the Therapy Room
• 06:07 - The Path to Social Work
• 07:54 - Working With Marginalized & Vulnerable Communities
• 13:25 - Supporting Diverse Intersectional Identities
• 15:36 - Defining Our Multifaceted Identities
• 19:35 - Acceptance as a Powerful Therapeutic Tool
• 25:10 - Exploring Gender and Sexuality Spectrums
• 28:00 - The Power of Being Present Through Mindfulness
• 30:53 - Finding Safety in Online Communities
• 43:36 - Understanding Accountability and Expectations
• 48:50 - Personal Interests and Nerdy Hobbies

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Support the show

Heal Your Roots Podcast is hosted by Kira Yakubov Ploshansky, LMFT, a licensed therapist with 10+ years of experience working with couples and individuals, published author of Deeper Connecting Couple's Workbook and co-creator of the Deeper Connecting App, Co-Founder and CEO of Heal Your Roots Wellness, a mental health provider directory and community for therapists, the Co-Founder and CPO of HYR Systems, and the Co-Founder and CCO of HYR Network. 

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