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Sense Only“My Uncle Tried to Take His Life 4 Times — This Is His Story of Survival & Hope" Ep 3In this deeply personal episode of the Sense Only Podcast, Alicia sits down with her uncle, who bravely shares his journey of surviving four suicide attempts.Together, they talk openly about:What life felt like in his darkest momentsThe silence and stigma around suicideThe small steps that helped him begin to healWhy connection and hope matter more than we often realiseThis conversation is raw, honest, and filled with humanity. It’s not just about struggle — it’s about resilience, healing, and the reminder that you are never truly alone.
2025-10-0246 min
Somerset House PodcastThe Process: What is the legacy of the 2011 riots?
What one site in Croydon can tell us about the biggest moment of civil unrest in Britain in a generation.
Artist Imran Perretta was in his early 20s when the riots began in 2011. What started in London quickly spread across England, but it was the footage of a furniture shop set on fire in Croydon which stayed with Imran. Now, 13 years later, Imran revisits that moment in a new commission for Somerset House Studios which recreates Reeves Corner in the gallery space, accompanied by a new work for string quartet, entitled ‘A Requiem for the Dispossessed.’
In th...
2024-09-2534 min
The Weight Of It PodcastEpisode 11: "We are just feeding our emotions" ft. Karin Young, Anxiety TherapistOn this week's episode we have Karin Young - my therapist! In this thought provoking conversation, she shares some of the reasons people struggle with health and fitness whilst also exploring the impact of culture, childhood and our belief systems. Karin also opens up about her experience of OCD.Due to the sensitivity of the conversation, I urge listeners to be mindful in the comment section and to be kind where possible.If you are interested in booking a consultation call with Karin, please scroll to the bottom and click on her website :)...
2024-07-251h 04
Think Tenacity PodcastDiary of A Black therapist Series | Psychotherapist Guest: Martina Jean-Jacques | Making Time for Black Mental HealthFollow on Martina Jean-Jacques on Socials:https://mjjpsychotherapy.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/MJJPsychotherapy/https://www.instagram.com/mjj_psychotherapy/Meet podcast guest Black therapist Martina Jean-Jacques who is: Psychotherapist Counsellor TherapistClinical SupervisorQualified and Trained:Psychodynamic Counselling (CBT) Cognitive Behaviour TherapyMy experience includes working:Royal Academy of MusicBlack Minds Matter UKMentoring at BAATN NHS IAPT
2023-05-3127 min
The Buddhist CentreThe Race Conversation With Bodhilila and Eugene Ellis (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 441)A conversation about race and the possibilities of connecting beyond fear towards hope.
The construct of race is an integral part of Western society’s DNA and if we are to address the social injustice of racism, we need to have the race conversation. Yet all too often, attempts at such a dialogue are met with silence, denial, anger or hate.
Is it possible to navigate diverse conversations about race without confusion? Can we authentically create a culture capable of responding to the pain and discomfort caused by racism for both people of colour and white people? These questions lie at...
2023-05-2040 min
The Inquisitive Wren PodcastThe Race Conversation: Profound Insights from Psychotherapist & Author Eugene Ellis | s2e9On the show this week is Psychotherapist and Author Eugene Ellis, who is also the founder and director of The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN), a UK network of therapists supporting people of colour in addressing their psychological needs. He is the author of the book 'The Race Conversation: An essential guide to creating life-changing dialogue', which explores the intersection of race and trauma, starting dialogue about race and what that might entail including historical influences and oppressive patterns. Eugene was once a music engineer for Soul 2 Soul, a British band and we discuss creativity an...
2023-01-221h 20
#JungianBitsOfInformationWhat's it like to train as an Analyst? A Black, African PerspectiveWhat's it like to train as an Analyst? A Black, African Perspective
Welcome to the latest #JungianBitsofInformation podcast. I'm Nicholas Toko. Host and author of #JungianBitsofInformation; a blog, podcast and individual and workplace transformation service dedicated to exploring the unconscious in the workplace, specifically, the dynamics between the individual psyche and the workplace.
In the latest podcast, I explore some of the challenges of training in psychotherapy or psychoanalysis as a black man. My guest is Rotimi Akinsete. Rotimi is a therapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor with extensive experience in community and NHS counselling services i...
2022-06-2951 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkBecoming Dad: The Untold StoryIn this week's episode I am joined by Kieron Fish from the Different World Podcast.Kieron shares the other side of the story about fatherhood that isn't often heard.From becoming a dad in his teenage years, battling to see his daughter through the court system, experiencing the loss of a child soon after birth and adjusting to fatherhood with his two boys. This episode is geared at hearing and forming an understanding from the fathers side as well as the affects this type of trauma can have on a man.You can l...
2021-03-311h 02Love Laid Bare NetworkBecoming Dad: The Untold StoryIn this week's episode I am joined by Kieron Fish from the Different World Podcast.Kieron shares the other side of the story about fatherhood that isn't often heard.From becoming a dad in his teenage years, battling to see his daughter through the court system, experiencing the loss of a child soon after birth and adjusting to fatherhood with his two boys. This episode is geared at hearing and forming an understanding from the fathers side as well as the affects this type of trauma can have on a man.You can l...
2021-03-311h 02
Love Laid Bare NetworkThe Naked Truth About MarriageIn this week’s episode I am joined by two times author Jernine Russell who’s second novel is titled ‘The Naked Truth About Marriage’.We discuss the many aspects of marriage that aren’t considered before entering into a union and what inspired her to write this book. You can pre-order her book here. You can follow Jernine on social media and her website as detailed below: Instagram: @iamjerninerussell @shereignsltdFacebook: Jernine RussellWebsite: www.she-reigns.com Please visit our Resources Page for information on support ser...
2021-02-241h 34
Love Laid Bare NetworkWhy Your Diet Should Be Plant FocusedIn this weeks episode I am joined by Charlene Shoneye De Prazer (Lecturer and PhD Candidate) has over 15 years experience as a Dietitian and in nutrition. Coming from a Nigerian & Jamaican background, as well as her years spent in research, who else would be more appropriate to give their thoughts on diet and nutrition.
Charlene dispels some myths and explains why we need to relearn how to plate our food.
You can follow Charlene on Instagram @dietitian_loves_food.
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2021-02-171h 00
Several Seat PodcastDealing with Loss & GriefSeveral Seats Podcast S2EP1: Dealing with Loss & Grief
Grief comes in and out of our lives, in different forms, more than we would like in life. It is hard to know how to navigate our feelings in the midst of such immense change, and it often can feel like you’re the only person experiencing what you're feeling, but you are not alone. Join me on todays podcast as Fiona a Mental health first aider & advocate, blogger & traveller. shares her experience.
We would encourage any listeners who have been affected by the content of th...
2021-01-2449 min
The Outvertising PodcastJanuary Blues: Getting advice and support from NABS & Rose Frimpong, Two Twos podcast & Black LGBTQIA+ Therapy FundJanuary can be a tough month, but for many, the pandemic has brought additional struggles with mental health, redundancy and isolation - among other stresses. In this episode we talk to advertising and marketing organisation NABS about the services they provide to help and support people in the industry. And we speak to Rose Frimpong, co-host of podcast Two Twos, about settling up the Black LGBTQIA+ Therapy Fund and taking part in Bumble’s #MyLoveisBlackLove campaign. Plus stay tuned to the end for a special message from host Joanne Oatts.
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2021-01-1654 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkWhat I Learnt After Contracting COVID-19Hey Tribe!Welcome to our first episode of 2021!In this episode I will be revealing what I learnt following testing positive with COVID-19.The UK has been in and out of lockdown restrictions for the last 10 months with no let up for the next few months.We appreciate how much this lockdown maybe affecting everyone so please visit the website for a list of support services and tips:https://www.lovelaidbare.com/covid-19-support-pagePlease visit our Resources Page for more support services:www.lovelaidbare.com/resources----------------------------------------------------------------------------------**My 'How To Build Self Awareness' free Ebook is now available to download from...
2021-01-1531 minLove Laid Bare NetworkWhat I Learnt After Contracting COVID-19Hey Tribe!Welcome to our first episode of 2021!In this episode I will be revealing what I learnt following testing positive with COVID-19.The UK has been in and out of lockdown restrictions for the last 10 months with no let up for the next few months.We appreciate how much this lockdown maybe affecting everyone so please visit the website for a list of support services and tips:https://www.lovelaidbare.com/covid-19-support-pagePlease visit our Resources Page for more support services:www.lovelaidbare.com/resources----------------------------------------------------------------------------------**My 'How To Build Self Awareness' free Ebook is now available to download from...
2021-01-1531 min
Are You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Friendly Reminder – Black Lives Still MatterThis is the final episode of the Black Lives Matter Miniseries, so we thought that it would be a good point of time to reflect on how insightful this podcast series has been. In this episode, you will hear some of our favourite quotes from the wonderful guests who joined us, and Darius speaks very honestly about how this Miniseries has affected him.
DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and their guests do not necessarily reflect those of Oxfordshire Youth. For more information on Oxfordshire Youth's values please visit www.oxfordshireyouth.org/who-we-are
2020-12-2129 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – 0-100 (Part 1)It’s time for the fifth episode of Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them. We are so excited for this to be the first collaboration episode for the Oxfordshire Youth Podcast. We’re so happy to introduce our friends Bear & H from the 0-100 Podcast. Darius, Bear & H speaks to Saskia, Ricardo, Jas and Ben (Oxfordshire Youth Voice Committee member). They delve into the reasons for their activism, the necessity for POC to support other POC creatives, education, white-washing in films and harmful stereotypes.
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2020-12-1634 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – 0-100 (Part 2)It’s time for the fifth episode of Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them. We are so excited for this to be the first collaboration episode for the Oxfordshire Youth Podcast. We’re so happy to introduce our friends Bear & H from the 0-100 Podcast. Darius, Bear & H speaks to Saskia, Ricardo, Jas and Ben (Oxfordshire Youth Voice Committee member). They delve into the reasons for their activism, the necessity for POC to support other POC creatives, education, white-washing in films and harmful stereotypes.
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2020-12-1633 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – 0-100 (Part 3)It’s time for the fifth episode of Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them. We are so excited for this to be the first collaboration episode for the Oxfordshire Youth Podcast. We’re so happy to introduce our friends Bear & H from the 0-100 Podcast. Darius, Bear & H speaks to Saskia, Ricardo, Jas and Ben (Oxfordshire Youth Voice Committee member). They delve into the reasons for their activism, the necessity for POC to support other POC creatives, education, white-washing in films and harmful stereotypes.
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2020-12-1640 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – Media (Part 2)It’s time for the fourth episode of Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them. Darius speaks to Raf, Gabriela and Hana. They delve into the subtle nuances that incite hatred within media, fetishization, cancel culture, the demonization from the media and how words change perceptions.
DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and their guests do not necessarily reflect those of Oxfordshire Youth. For more information on Oxfordshire Youth's values please visit www.oxfordshireyouth.org/who-we-are
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2020-11-2632 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – Media (Part 1)It’s time for the fourth episode of Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them. Darius speaks to Raf, Gabriela and Hana. They delve into the subtle nuances that incite hatred within media, fetishization, cancel culture, the demonization from the media and how words change perceptions.
DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and their guests do not necessarily reflect those of Oxfordshire Youth. For more information on Oxfordshire Youth's values please visit www.oxfordshireyouth.org/who-we-are
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2020-11-2639 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkHow To Cope With Lockdown ft Holding Space TherapyHey Tribe!Thanks for tuning into another episode!I am joined by counsellor Amy of Holding Space Therapy, to discuss how to cope with lockdown. Lets face it, we have no idea how many lockdowns we may encounter this winter, so its best to be as prepared as possible.Follow Amy on instagram @holding_space_therapy.Please visit our Resources Page for more support services:www.lovelaidbare.com/resources----------------------------------------------------------------------------------**My 'How To Build Self Awareness' free Ebook is now available to download from the home page of the website! Click here - www.lovelaidbare.comFollow and subscribe to Love Laid...
2020-11-1733 minLove Laid Bare NetworkHow To Cope With Lockdown ft Holding Space TherapyHey Tribe!Thanks for tuning into another episode!I am joined by counsellor Amy of Holding Space Therapy, to discuss how to cope with lockdown. Lets face it, we have no idea how many lockdowns we may encounter this winter, so its best to be as prepared as possible.Follow Amy on instagram @holding_space_therapy.Please visit our Resources Page for more support services:www.lovelaidbare.com/resources----------------------------------------------------------------------------------**My 'How To Build Self Awareness' free Ebook is now available to download from the home page of the website! Click here - www.lovelaidbare.comFollow and subscribe to Love Laid...
2020-11-1733 min
Holding Up The LadderLeeroy Jason - Part IADVISORY: In this episode we talk about issues of domestic and sexual violenceIf you’ve been listening to this podcast at all you’ll hear me talk a lot about South Africa and you’ll also know that I’m half South African. I love South Africa it is home for me as much as London is my home - yet I feel like I fully belong and I’m a foreigner all at once. I often say South Africa is a place of extremes, the good things are incredible and the bad things are terrible an...
2020-11-131h 11
'Living Your Best Life in Afrika' Podcast.Looking After Your Black Mental Health During Lockdown!Leave comments and questions here. If you would like a response, use our email: enquiries@livingyourbestlifeinafrika.com Greetings Welcome to this week’s podcast edition. This week I wanted to have a sort of carry on - on this informative tip, by trying to update the information surrounding our mental health during lockdown. This isn’t something that’s talked about and if you were struggling with your mental health before lockdown, there will likely be a lot of worry surrounding you now and how you feel you are going to...
2020-10-2229 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – Motherhood (Part 2)It’s time for the third episode of Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them. Darius speaks to Ella and her 3-month-old baby Ava. They delve into how Ella having a mixed-raced daughter has changed her perception of motherhood, how she has been researching so that she can protect her daughter from this world and about how racism is weaved into the media we consume.
DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and their guests do not necessarily reflect those of Oxfordshire Youth. For more information on Oxfordshire Youth's values please visit www.oxfordshireyouth.org/wh...
2020-10-1522 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – Motherhood (Part 1)It’s time for the third episode of Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them. Darius speaks to Ella and her 3-month-old baby Ava. They delve into how Ella having a mixed-raced daughter has changed her perception of motherhood, how she has been researching so that she can protect her daughter from this world and about how racism is weaved into the media we consume.
DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and their guests do not necessarily reflect those of Oxfordshire Youth. For more information on Oxfordshire Youth's values please visit ww...
2020-10-1529 min
The HOME Film PodcastSpecial Episode: Black History Month 2020To coincide with Black History Month at HOME, our dedicated programme of theatre, film, art and events, we spoke to three guests taking part to talk about their work, perspective and views on the annual celebration.
Joined by film programmer, critic and curator Liz Chege, writer, performer and spoken word artist Ella Mcleod and musician, actor and activist To!u A¡ayi, one half of To!u x Aden. Megan McGurk, part of the HOME team, hosted the podcast.
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01:19 - Introduction of events and guests
02:40 - What role does arts and culture have i...
2020-10-151h 10
Love Laid Bare NetworkSex & ConsentHey tribe!Its been a while so I thought I'd drop a quick discussion pertaining to sex an consent today. This is very much from the perspective of adults who are parents themselves and includes how we have conversations with our own children about their conduct, boundaries and how to stay safe.I am joined by Darren T (Husband, Father, Occasional Preacher and Mentor) to loosely discuss a situation that exploded via social media on the topic of sex and consent.Whilst there are times where this conversation may come across as candid, we are by no means reducing the...
2020-10-141h 05Are You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre you listening?: Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – Discrimination and Normalisation (Part 2)It’s time for the second episode of Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them. Darius speaks to Sam, (you already know and love him from previous episodes of the Oxfordshire Youth podcast) Xiao, Lizzie, Aashika. They delve into the discrimination they have felt throughout their lives, the normalisation of black trauma, harmful stereotypes and what Black Lives Matter means to them.
DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and their guests do not necessarily reflect those of Oxfordshire Youth. For more information on Oxfordshire Youth's values please visit www.oxfordshireyouth.org/wh...
2020-09-2931 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre you listening?: Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – Discrimination and Normalisation (Part 1)It’s time for the second episode of Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them. Darius speaks to Sam, (you already know and love him from previous episodes of the Oxfordshire Youth podcast) Xiao, Lizzie, Aashika. They delve into the discrimination they have felt throughout their lives, the normalisation of black trauma, harmful stereotypes and what Black Lives Matter means to them.
DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and their guests do not necessarily reflect those of Oxfordshire Youth. For more information on Oxfordshire Youth's values please visit www.oxfordshireyouth.org/wh...
2020-09-2929 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening? Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – Shock (Part 2)It’s time for the first episode of Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them. Darius speaks to Jenny (Oxfordshire Youth Voice Committee member) and inspirational YouTube star, Ariya. They delve into the shock they felt seeing George Floyd’s murder and discrimination as a whole.
DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and their guests do not necessarily reflect those of Oxfordshire Youth. For more information on Oxfordshire Youth's values please visit www.oxfordshireyouth.org/who-we-are
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2020-09-2222 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening? Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – Shock (Part 1)It’s time for the first episode of Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them (part of the Black Lives Matter miniseries).
Darius speaks to Jenny (Oxfordshire Youth Voice Committee member) and inspirational YouTube star, Ariya. They delve into the shock they felt when seeing George Floyd’s murder and reflect on discrimination as a whole.
DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and their guests do not necessarily reflect those of Oxfordshire Youth. For more information on Oxfordshire Youth's values please visit www.oxfordshireyouth.org/who-we-are
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2020-09-2229 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them – IntroductionWelcome to the third and final part of the Black Lives Matter Miniseries – Fantastic Allies and Where to Find Them.
This part involves so many inspiring allies; some of them are podcasters, writers, models - what unites them is their passion for supporting the cause of the Black Lives Matter movement. In this introductory episode, Darius shares 10 top tips on how to become a fantastic ally yourself and how to stand up to racism in everyday life.
By listening to each other and learning to acknowledge our own privilege we can all become allies. Find out...
2020-09-1819 min
It's Not A Book Club PodcastThat Reminds Me (ft.Author: Derek Owusu)Season 1: Episode 10The first guest of the podcast, Derek Owusu, joins the boys in discussing his most recent book 'That Reminds Me'. A story of a young man named 'K' told in fragments of memory...Derek talks about his inspiration for the book, debates with Zach about how to correctly write a sentence and laughs about the shared nostalgia of growing up in London. A special thanks for Kwanda for sponsoring this episode and GUAP studios for hosting us. Helpline Numbers:Anxiety UK 03444 775 774Mind 0300 123 3393
2020-09-151h 12Are You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: You Can't Take Our Youth Away with Guests from Mandala Theatre Company (3)The third and final episode in You Can’t Take Our Youth Away, let’s go!
Darius continues to chat with Yasmin, Akasha and Luis from Mandala Theatre Company. They discuss what the amplification of black voices looks like to them, what Black Lives Matter means to them and what is next for Mandala.
DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and their guests do not necessarily reflect those of Oxfordshire Youth. For more information on Oxfordshire Youth's values please visit www.oxfordshireyouth.org/who-we-are
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2020-09-1121 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: You Can't Take Our Youth Away with Guests from Mandala Theatre Company (2)It’s time for the second episode of You Can’t Take Our Youth Away - the second part of the Black Lives Matter podcast miniseries.
Darius chats to Yasmin Sidhwa, the Artistic Director of Mandala Theatre Company, and two of the amazing young people she works with: Akasha Daley (her daughter) and Luis Riberio. Akasha studies in Germany and she is a dancer and choreographer, she uses her gift for physical theatre to add more depth to characters. Luis also started off as a dancer and then got into theatre and has never looked back. They discu...
2020-09-1029 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: You Can't Take Our Youth Away with Yasmin Sidhwa (Mandala Theatre Company)Welcome to part 2 of the Black Lives Matter mini-series – You Can’t Take Our Youth Away.
In the first part, Darius chats to Yasmin Sidhwa, the Artistic Director of Mandala Theatre Company, to talk about the erasure of black activism successes, the ‘Global Majority,’ Yasmin’s career and how she is cultivating a culture within Mandala that has inclusivity and diversity at its heart. Her story is inspiring and will teach you about how to better conduct yourself within your company or business.
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2020-09-0437 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkHow To Build Self Awarness E-Book (Toxic Traits)So you’re ready to start investing into your mental wellbeing but can’t afford a therapist 🤷🏽♀️In my free ebook I show you tools on ‘How To Build Self Awareness’ and its completely FREE!Download now!www.lovelaidbare.comWelcome to YOURSELF!!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please visit our Resources Page for more support services:www.lovelaidbare.com/resourcesFollow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare, I'd really appreciate it ; ) Are you listening on Apple Podcasts? Would you mind leaving a 5 star review! It would mean a lot! : )If you’re looking for a Black or Asian therapist please contact www.baatn.org.uk or visit our resources page on our w...
2020-09-0211 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkA Dose Of Dionne - Pityriasis Rosea & StressHey Tribe!How have you been? This episode I am just touching on something that I've been going through over the last month or so which is a condition called Pityriasis Rosea. I've also learnt since recording this that there is a link to COVID-19, although I think mine may have been triggered by stress.Rise in Peace to Chadwick Boseman who passed away over the weekend. Thank you for your service!***My 'How To Build Self Awareness' free Ebook is now available to download from the home page of the website! Click here - www.lovelaidbare.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please visit our...
2020-09-0233 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Young, Gifted and Black with FaustineWhat’s in store for episode number 4 of our Black Lives Matter Mini-series. Darius chats to Faustine, the founder of Collective Conversationz, No More Period Poverty Oxford and she is also the co-founder of Women’s Hub Oxford. Known to many as ‘The Hood Writer,’ she is consistently empowering and educating those around her whether it is to do with intersectional feminism, Black Lives Matter, cultural appropriation, epilepsy, self-love and many other topics. Faustine spoke about the racism she had faced going to a predominantly white school, natural hair, racial profiling, removing racist iconography, the school to prison pipeline, financia...
2020-08-2822 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Young, Gifted and Black with Sasha JohnsonAre you ready for the 3rd episode in the Black Lives Matter Mini-series? Darius sat down and spoke to Sasha Johnson. She is known as Oxford’s Black Panther, she’s an amazing youth worker, freedom fighter, activist and business owner. Sasha was also the lady who pulled together the Black Lives Matter Protest in South Park in Oxford on 3rdJune 2020. They discuss taking up space, sub-oppression within the black community, being a bridge for other people in their oppression, defunding the police and legacy.
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2020-08-2537 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Young, Gifted and Black with Steve Basanti Part 2This is the second episode of the Black Lives Matter Mini-Series hosted by Darius. In the second part of Steve Basanti’s interview, they discussed what Black Lives Matter means to them, the ‘renaming’ of the Black Boy pub, ignorance, diversity in awards shows and allyship.
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2020-08-2123 minAre You Listening?: The Oxfordshire Youth PodcastAre You Listening?: Young, Gifted and Black with Steve Basanti Part 1This is the start of our Black Lives Matter Mini-Series hosted by Darius.
Darius introduces all 3 of the young gifted and black guests. Firstly, he sits down and speaks to designer, businessman and content creator Steve Basanti. Steve is an exceptional young man who is making waves with his clothing company, Cavelli London, that he founded with his partner, Shameela. He also has a business called The Content Designer where he creates phenomenal content for different businesses, influencers or celebrities. This list involves Lifestyle Limitless, Lubomba, Team MH and Addis Miller to name a f...
2020-08-2130 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkA Dose Of Dionne - Be Prepared (COVID)Season 6 has come to an end!!Kick back and listen to my musings over:-Why we should aim to prepare for another potential lockdown financially, spiritually and mentally.-A quick overview of season 6 and the changes that are due to happen-Season 7 and what I have planned!-Plus my usual admissions and laying myself bare!Thank you to every single one of you , new and old, who continue to support!I hope you enjoy!!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please visit our Resources Page for more support services:www.lovelaidbare.com/resourcesFollow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare, I'd really appreciate it ; ) Are you listening on...
2020-08-0545 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkHow Child Loss Affected Me - ft Donald Mbeutcha (Dope Black Dads)Hi and welcome to Love Laid Bare!This week I am joined by Donald Mbeutcha of Dope Black Dads to talk about his very personal experience of losing his child.Donald bravely speaks in detail about how the tragedy developed and how it almost drove him to suicide.I would like to thank Donald for being so raw and honest in this discussion. We very rarely hear of the impact that child loss has on fathers and I hope Donald can be a voice for all the men that don't feel heard.You can follow Donald on Instagram @donaldmbeutcha and...
2020-07-221h 30
Love Laid Bare NetworkA Dose Of Dionne ft Aaron (Raising Boys To Men)In this weeks episode of ‘A Dose Of Dionne’ I am joined by my co-host for the day, Aaron, founder of Raising Boys To Men.Todays discussion includes:- A quick catch up on what Aaron has been up to over the last 12 months- Self reflection- Dating after a relationship - Is it necessary for women to hold out before having sex with a new partner and- Is waiting for marriage before sex really the best move?You may remember Aaron from last year where he discussed how being raised without his father and siblings affected him in child and adul...
2020-07-081h 31
Love Laid Bare NetworkA Dose of Dionne - Whats Understood Doesn't Need To Be Explained!Hi & welcome back o Love Laid Bare and another episode of 'A Dose of Dionne'.In this weeks episode I will be discussing:~ 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯~ 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘴 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦~ 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘢𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 ~ 𝘞𝘢𝘴 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘭𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥? D𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰?------------------------------------------------------------Thank you as always for tuning! Please share this episode with a friend if you enjoyed the content.Please visit our Resources Page for more support services at www.lovelaidbare.com/resources.Please treat yourselves kindly in these times.Follow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare, I'd really appreciate it ; ) Are you listening on Apple Podcasts? Would you mind leaving a 5 star review! It would mean a lot! : )If you’re looking for a Black or Asian therapist please contact www.baatn.org.uk or visit our resources page on our website.If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email Dionne Simpson at info@lovelaidbare.comThe hashtag for the podcast is #lovelaidbare.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @lovelaidbareInstagram: @lovelaidbareFacebook: LoveLaid BareYoutube: Love Laid BareWebsite: www.lovelaidbare.com
2020-07-0141 min
Yellow Cup Podcast49. Lockdown 'ending': I have a little bit of PTSD about itSo 4th July is THAT day for the UK. But how are you feeling about lockdown easing down? Where you are in the world? How are you managing your emotions? Tobi Rachel shares some tips about moving forward?
Some of the organizations mentioned in the episode:
-Samaritans 116 123.
-www.betterhelp.com/
-https://www.mind.org.uk/
-http://blackmindsmatter.co.uk/
-www.baatn.org.uk
Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi...
2020-06-2600 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkThe Search For Real Love ft Victor GranvilleIn this weeks episode I am joined by 'The Real Love Strategist' Victor Granville.We discuss the barriers to a successful relationship and why we have to turn inside before we can seek that love outside ourselves.The main topics of discussion are:- Healing before entering a new relationship- Rejection-What is real self loveVictor is a Relationship Coach, 3x Author, Facilitator and Speaker.Follow him on Instagram @victor.granville Follow his business page on Facebook a www.facebook.com/TheRealLoveStrategist------------------------------------------------------------Thank you as always for tuning! Please share this episode with a friend if you enjoyed the content.Please visit...
2020-06-241h 14
Love Laid Bare NetworkA Dose Of Dionne - Read The Room!In this weeks 'A Dose Of Dionne' I muse over the last three weeks since George Floyd death including:~ Racial tensions and 'counter protestors' (aka racist scum)~ All Black Lives Matter~ Infighting and why Black people cannot be racist~ The murder of Oluwatoyin Salau and the discussion of male inflicted violence on Black women~ Proposed new format of Love Laid BareThank you as always for tuning! Please share this episode with a friend if you enjoy the content.Please visit our Resources Page for more support services at www.lovelaidbare.com/resources.Please treat yourselves kindly in these times.Follow...
2020-06-1750 min
The Charisse ReportEp. 35: How to be sustainable AND a beauty enthusiast with Charlotte WilliamsBefore I introduce today’s guest, I want to say: I welcome all listeners here and this podcast is a safe space for you to express yourself. But I do want my white listeners to know; the black square created awareness. It is now up to you to create action to make this world a level playing field.
So, today’s guest! Born in Hertfordshire, Charlotte Williams is the founder of London-based SevenSix, a social media and influencer marketing agency focused on diversity and inclusion. Charlotte started blogging back in 2010 and then moved into marketing in 2013 and she’...
2020-06-1350 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkHow To Cope With Racial Trauma Ft Kim Evans MScThis week I am joined by Psychotherapist Kim Evans MSc who offers some helpful ways in which we can help cope with some of the traumas we are experiencing.Kim is kindly offering free counselling sessions for Black people impacted by racial trauma. She is also offering free self care workshops. If you are interested in receiving free sessions please email her at admin@kaemotherapy.com.If you would like to donate to her Just Giving Page which aims to raise £2,000 in order to provide this free online service, please click here.Please visit our Resources Page for more support ser...
2020-06-1049 min
The Eriwellbeing PodcastRacism and Mental Health with Karim PerrineauThis is a quick turn-around episode as a response to what’s going on worldwide with the riots and protest that we’re set off by the murder of #GeorgeFloyd and so many other innocent black people whose names we don’t know.As black people, we feel that its important to recognise this moment and share some perspective on how to use this global momentum that we now have regarding race relations. We also want to highlight the connection between Racism & mental health and explain how it affects us.And we hope to empower our li...
2020-06-081h 10
Love Laid Bare NetworkPolice Brutality ft Martin KellyThis weeks episode is dedicated to George Floyd, Trevor Kelly and all those who have lost their lives to police brutality worldwide.I am joined by Martin Kelly to discuss how police brutality affects your mental health and how he has navigated life since the police murdered his own father in 1993.Love Laid Bare stands with everyone trying to make a difference against these horryifing times.Please treat yourselves kindly in these times.Follow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave a 5 star review! It would mean a lot! : )If you’re look...
2020-06-031h 28
Love Laid Bare NetworkThe Biggest Loser - ft Jessie SharpeThis week I am joined by Jess, a previous contestant on the UK version of The Biggest Loser.We discuss her long battle with weight management from childhood and how she ended up on the show.Having lost 7 stone in 6 months, Jess keeps it real on her body image issues and how surgery still did not give her the body she envisaged.A honest and frank discussion, I hope you enjoy it as well as learn something too!Follow Jess on Instagram & Twitter @figure8fitnessFollow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave a...
2020-05-201h 45
Love Laid Bare NetworkBrotherhoodIn this weeks episode we dig deep into the less discussed topic of 'Brotherhood'.How important is this relationship between friends and what are the ripple effects of having a strong team that you can call on?I am joined by returnee guest Nii from Drop A Jewel Network & poet Dyamund. They share the intimate details of how their brotherhood keeps them in check and why it's not always plain sailing.Follow Nii on insta @dropajewelnetwork & Dyamund on @dyamundd**Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the pandemic taking hold and a few weeks before lockdown.**Follow and...
2020-05-131h 31
Love Laid Bare NetworkA Dose Of Dionne - Its All In The NameWelcome to another episode of A Dose Of Dionne!If this is your first time listening to Love Laid Bare or if you're unsure of the concept, please have a quick listen!If you think I should air a real counselling session, hit the like button and I'll make it happen!Normal service resumes from tomorrow at 8pm!Follow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave a 5 star review! It would mean a lot! : )If you’re looking for a Black or Asian therapist please contact www.baatn.org.ukIf you have any...
2020-05-1217 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkSurviving Homelessness & Suicide ft Haleema SpeaksWelcome back to Season 6!This week features Haleema Speaks, who shares her story in detail about sexual abuse, self harm, homelessness, an abusive marriage and a failed suicide attempt.Haleema's story is that of a true survivor who managed to remedy her mental health through perserverance and positive affirmation.You can find her on instagram @HaleemaSpeaksFollow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave a 5 star review! It would mean a lot! : )If you’re looking for a Black or Asian therapist please contact www.baatn.org.ukIf you have any questions or woul...
2020-05-062h 13
Love Laid Bare NetworkA Dose Of Dionne - GaslightingHi Guys!!!How has quarantine life been treating you?Love Laid Bare is BACK for Season 6 FINALLY!In this weeks episode of 'A Dose Of Dionne',I will be sharing:-- What I have been up-to since the last episode - Corona & Quarantine - How to know when someone is gaslighting you and my own personal experience with it!Missed you all and I cannot wait to get Season 6 on its way! : )------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave a 5 star review! It would mean a lot! : )If you’re looking for...
2020-05-0253 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkEroticising Rejection & Establishing BoundariesJust a quick one from me on why its important to acknowledge when you are in a situation of 'eroticising rejection' and why boundaries are so important in all of your relationships.Thank you for continuing on in this journey with Love Laid Bare, I appreciate you so much!We will be back soon! xxx------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave a 5 star review! It would mean a lot! : )If you’re looking for a Black or Asian therapist please contact www.baatn.org.ukIf you have any questions or would like...
2020-03-0429 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkAre You Self Accountable? Season 5 Wrap Up!Season 5 is A WRAP!!!!!!!Hi Guys!So here is the final episode of Season 5 and I would just like to thank ALL of my guests and listeners all over the globe for continuing to tune in.I kick off the season finale by laying myself bare (of course) and asking the question; 'When do you begin to hold yourself accountable for the things that you continue to accept?'. Are you ready for a mini drag?I speak about this in a relationship context, but really it can be applied to many more areas in our lives. How often do...
2020-03-0159 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkBe KindIn this weeks episode I am again laying myself bare and sharing what I did for Valentines Day this year.I discuss the lack of compassion shown towards Caroline Flack and how we should all make ourselves more aware about the depths that poor mental health can take an individual. May she rest in peace.Season 5 will be wrapping up next week so ensure to join us for our final episode!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave a 5 star review! It would mean a lot! : )If you’re looking for a Bl...
2020-02-1934 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkSelf Love AffirmationsPlease accept this gift from me to you!Close your eyes and join me in a journey of self love and self appreciation.Recorded alongside the Love Frequency of 528Hz, nature itself vibrates at the same frequency. You should feel a sense of warmth inner warmth and balance.Enjoy and practice a little self love on yourself today!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave a 5 star review! It would mean a lot! : )If you’re looking for a Black or Asian therapist please contact www.baatn.org.ukIf you have any...
2020-02-1408 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkValentines Day: Self Love For The Win!This week it's just me laying myself bare about some stuff and shooting from the hip as I like to do! Haha!I cover my experiences with Valentines Day over the last 25 years, why I haven't celebrated it in nearly four years as well raising the question as to whether we should be celebrating it in the first place.My motto for this season of love is, 'Self Love For The Win!'.So whether you're in a relationship, situationship, happily single or otherwise, I will give you some ides on how you can spend this Valentines Day doing YOU...
2020-02-1254 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkWhat Happens In A Therapy Session - Ft Frontline TherapistThis week I am joined by Esther the founder of Frontline Therapist.We discuss what happens during a therapy session and challenges could occur as a result of being a Black or Asian person.We touch on spirituality and why its helpful to incorporate the body, mind and spirit when dealing with mental wellbeing.You can find and follow Frontline Therapist for affordable counselling rates on:www.frontlinetherapist.comInstagram- @frontlinetherapist-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave a 5 star review! It would mean a lot! : )If you’re looking for a Black or A...
2020-02-051h 13
Love Laid Bare NetworkShould Men Assume The Role As Head Of Household?This week we are having a break from the norm whilst I discuss whether or not men should automatically assume the role as the head of the household.Why is there an inherent need to want to lead?Is this concept outdated now?The foreword of this episode is dedicated to Kobe Bryant, his daughter and all the others that lost their lives tragically this weekend.I share some tips on how to keep yourself well if you have been impacted by this news and also give details on the grief cycle.Did you enjoy this episode? Would you like...
2020-01-291h 09Love Laid Bare NetworkShould Men Assume The Role As Head Of Household?This week we are having a break from the norm whilst I discuss whether or not men should automatically assume the role as the head of the household.Why is there an inherent need to want to lead?Is this concept outdated now?The foreword of this episode is dedicated to Kobe Bryant, his daughter and all the others that lost their lives tragically this weekend.I share some tips on how to keep yourself well if you have been impacted by this news and also give details on the grief cycle.Did you enjoy this episode? Would you like...
2020-01-291h 09
Love Laid Bare NetworkBlack Men In Therapy ft Through This MindHi everyone!Last we had some technical issues, but we are back again for another conversation about the traumas that affect you!This week I am joined by Larry, the founder of Through This Mind which is a platform that tries to encourage an open conversation about mental health.We discuss Larry's own experiences with mental wellness and what steps he took to overcome the weight he was carrying around, particularly whilst he was a student.You can read the blog at www.throughthismind.comYou can also follow him on twitter @longforlaz-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow and subscribe to Love Laid Bare. If you’re...
2020-01-221h 07
Love Laid Bare NetworkMasculinity ft The Family PodcastThis week I am joined by fellow podcasters Sammy & Don of The Family Podcast.The topic of discussion is ‘masculinity’*How do you define masculinity? *Should you still maintain the same level of respect for you father if you earn more than him?*Do women operate in chaos whilst men operate in order?*Are men becoming more feminine in the current age?Sammy & Don are also thrown some interesting questions sent in by women wanting answers!! - 1:56:33An episode not to be missed!! You can listen to The Family Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Podbean.Follow them on Instagram @thefamilypodcast-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow and...
2020-01-082h 08Love Laid Bare NetworkMasculinity ft The Family PodcastThis week I am joined by fellow podcasters Sammy & Don of The Family Podcast.The topic of discussion is ‘masculinity’*How do you define masculinity? *Should you still maintain the same level of respect for you father if you earn more than him?*Do women operate in chaos whilst men operate in order?*Are men becoming more feminine in the current age?Sammy & Don are also thrown some interesting questions sent in by women wanting answers!! - 1:56:33An episode not to be missed!! You can listen to The Family Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Podbean.Follow them on Instagram @thefamilypodcast-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow and...
2020-01-082h 08
Love Laid Bare NetworkMerry Christmas, Losing People & Getting What You WantAn impromptu unedited episode after a few Aperol Spritz’s at 1am!Topics of discussion - Christmas & the Instagram highlight reels.- Removing friends/relationships from your life & what to do when YOU are the person being removed.- Embracing change & developing new relationships.- Setting your intentions & how I have manifested things that I’ve asked for!- My success with visionboards------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you’re looking for a Black or Asian therapist please contact www.baatn.org.ukDo you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship? Email Dionne Simpson at lovelaidbare@gmail.comThe hashtag for the podcast is #lo...
2019-12-2752 min
Love Laid Bare NetworkBreaking Point: NHS NursesIn this weeks episode I am joined byTasha, ICU Nurse & founder of Facial Aesthetics.We discuss the day in the life of a nurse working for the NHS and the mental challenges that come along with the role.Are nurses leaving the register at the current highest recorded rates because of high levels of stress? Are the most relied upon medical staff taking on more than they can carry.You can follow Tasha on instagram @facialattraction.aestheticsFor 10% discount off all treatments please quote 'LoveLaidBare'.Book an appointment here - https://www.vcita.com/v/fbfgj544qliokw9x/online_scheduling?o...
2019-12-181h 01
Love Laid Bare NetworkWhy Therapy For Children Is VitalThis week I am joined by previous guest Celestina who has practised as a psychotherapist for over 10 years and has worked with children and young people extensively in her career.In this episode we discuss:- Could therapy be the missing link in stemming the fuel of violence amongst inner city children involved in knife crime?- Why some people are not open to therapy.- What a typical session looks like.- What key transition phases during nursery and school years are beneficial --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you would like to get into contact with Celestina you can find her at:Website...
2019-12-111h 05
Love Laid Bare NetworkSwiss: 15 Years After Cry15 years after the release of one of his most infamous tracks, Swiss sits down with Dionne, the host of Love Laid Bare to discuss the tracks impact and how things have changed or not since.We discuss his life growing up, life within So Solid and dig deep into the trigger points of the song.Get comfy and have a listen! This is not a conversation you want to miss!Don't forget to subscribe if you would like to hear more!You can follow Swiss for more information on his current and upcoming projects on:Twitter @swissworldInstagram @swissworld_Download his...
2019-12-041h 59
Love Laid Bare NetworkInfertility With Noni MartinsIn this weeks episode I am joined by Nonsi Martins, the founder of Un_fertility who shares her journey so far with the challenges of conceiving naturally.Her aim is to break the silence, stigma and shame around black/african infertility experiences and unconventional fertility journeys.The most important point to take away from this discussion is that we need to be more mindful about questioning women about when they will try to conceive.Listen to Noni offer advice on how to support your friends who maybe going through something similar.You can follow Noni at:Instagram: @un_fertilityWebsite: www...
2019-11-271h 21
Love Laid Bare NetworkSeason 5 Prelude!! Im back!!Hi & welcome back to Season 5 of Love Laid Bare!This episode is a quick catch up on what I have been up to in my extended hiatus.In this prelude episode I touch on:-International Men’s Day - Why isn’t it bigger deal?My ego & what Ive learnt about myself.Losing Parents & finding your purpose What is a man? - See accompanying video in the Facebook Discussion Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/384564295389758/permalink/719360731910111?sfns=moUpcoming guests including Swiss from So Solid & many more!!!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you’re looking for a Black or Asian therapist please contact www.baatn.org.uk...
2019-11-2034 min
BAATN PodcastSpring Seminar 2018 - Unconscious Bias - Smita Tharoor Ep 23Visit our website for events, training and forums: www.baatn.org.uk
In this episode of the podcast Smita Tharoor will be turning our attention to our unconscious bias and how it can influence our decision making and collaboration with others. Smita grew up in secular India which taught her the value of tolerance and the appreciation of accepting differences. She is passionate about the unconscious bias and how it impacts on us and she has brought her passion for this subject to the UK, India, Europe, Asia and the USA.
2018-07-1800 min
BAATN PodcastSpring Seminar 2018 - Family, Community and systemic Constellations - Sonya Welch-Moring - Ep 22Visit our website for events, training and forums: www.baatn.org.uk
Sonya Welch-Moring presents the 3rd of 5 BAATN Spring seminars. She gives us an overview of Family, Community and systemic Constellations which is a combination of western and African approaches and is described by Sonya as a healing ritual with a therapeutic edge.
Sonya Welch-Moring is running a days workshop on the 29th Sept 2018 in London. Find out more and book here: www.baatn.org.uk/family-and-community-constellations/
2018-07-0230 minBAATN PodcastSpring Seminar 2018 - The Tree of Life - Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo - Episode 21Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo, co-developer of a narrative therapeutic approach called the Tree of Life gives the 2nd of 5 BAATN Spring Seminars. This model of intervention supports those who have experienced significant hardship and trauma and also speaks to people across cultures. Ncazelo invites us to break free from problem saturated identities.
2018-06-2133 min
BAATN PodcastSpring Seminar 2018 - The Challenge of Racism in Therapeutic Practice - Dr Mckenzie-Mavinga - Ep 20Visit our website for events, training and forums: www.baatn.org.uk
Dr Isha Mckenzie-Mavinga presents the first of these 5 BAATN Spring seminars. She talks about working with the hidden and voiced impact of racism in therapeutic relationships especially in supervision and touched on important themes in her book that relate to working in this area. Her book is called ‘The Challenge of Racism in Therapeutic Practice’.
If you want to know more about Dr Mckenzie-Mavinga’s concepts around engaging with oppression - in practice and supervision - she is running a training in London on the 2nd and 3rd of Jun...
2018-05-1444 min
BAATN PodcastExamining Whiteness - Challenges of processing being white therapists in a racist society - Ep 19Visit our website for events, trainings and Forums: www.baatn.org.uk
In this podcast I'm in conversation with therapists Bea Millar and Suzanne Keys who sent out an invitation to other white therapists for a gathering entitled 'Examining Whiteness, White Identity and Racism. They decided to offer this workshop because they realised that the unexamined thoughts and feelings about being white in a racist society creates obstacles to open and healing dialogues with people of colour and is slowing down the process of ending racism. They believe that white people need to take responsibility for working through these feelings...
2018-04-1634 min
BAATN PodcastCreating partnerships with training organisations: Let's talk about race - Episode 18Visit our website for events, trainings and Forums: www.baatn.org.uk
There are many conversations happening about the psychological impact of racial bias and identity within the field of psychotherapy. There is however still much to do, as the worry about the race conversation is ever present. This episode of the 'Black and Asian Therapist Podcast' reflects on the experiences of BME students on Euro-American therapy training courses. The podcast also explores how therapy-training organisations might be supported to better facilitate these students to both explore their racial identity whilst they train and still get through the training programme.
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2017-06-0331 min
BAATN PodcastTherapeutic practice in a multicultural society - Zenobia Nadirshaw - Episode 16In this podcast I’m presenting a talk given at the 2014 BAATN Conference by Zenobia Nadirshaw. Zenobia is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and has been in the world of Psychology for 38 years. She is very active in the field of Psychology, Counselling, Psychotherapy and Ethnic Minority and disability issues - including training of and supervision of psychologists and counsellors. She also lectures at national and international level and has published widely on these issues In her talk she explores organisational change in the light of our diversity culture. Along the way she articulates the difference between the Diversity agenda and Equa...
2017-06-0330 min
BAATN PodcastChallenging Homophobia in The Therapy Room - Dennis Carney - Episode 17Visit our website for events, trainings and Forums: www.baatn.org.uk
In this podcast I’m presenting a talk given at the 2014 BAATN Conference by Dennis Carney Dennis has been running courses around equality and diversity for the last 24 years with a focus on Black Gay and Bisexual men. He was the chair of the Black lesbian and Gay project back in the 80’s which was, and still is, the only Black Gay and Lesbian Centre in the history of the world. He also appeared in the recent Channel 4 documentary ‘Reggae, Trainers & Olympics which explored the role of dancehall music...
2014-06-1728 min
BAATN PodcastBeyond silence - Black issues in the therapeutic process - pt 2 - Episode 15This podcast is a continuing conversation from the previous podcast. I'm speaking with black therapist and trainer, Patmarie Coleman and white therapist and trainer, Niki Cooper about their experience of supplementing their previous psychotherapy training with learning concepts and ideas that support their empathic approach to their black and Asian trainees. My guests will also be talking about the challenges and rewards of undertaking this important journey.
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2013-09-0649 min
BAATN PodcastBeyond silence - Black issues in the therapeutic process - pt 1 - Episode 14In this podcast I'm speaking with a black therapist, Kris Black and a white therapist and trainer, Celia Levy about their experience of supplementing their previous psychotherapy training training with learning concepts and ideas that support their empathic approach to their black and Asian clients and students. My guests will also be talking about the challenges and rewards of undertaking this important journey.
2013-08-0242 min
BAATN PodcastLeadership, purpose and self care - Jackee Holder - Episode 13This podcast features Jackee Holder who spoke at the 2013 BAATN conference on the theme of Leadership, purpose and self care. Jackee is a trainer, intuitive facilitator, executive business coach, speaker and author of three books, Soul Purpose, Be Your Own Best Life Coach and 49 Ways To Write Yourself Well. She believes wholeheartedly in creative expression and self care for those working in the helping and caring professions and in her talk she inspires us to develop more moments in the day when we can feed our creativity and feed our self care.
2013-06-1526 min
BAATN PodcastPromoting Counselling in the Asian Community - Poppy Banerjee - Episode 12In this podcast I'm speaking with poppy Banerjee. Poppy Banerjee has been practicing as a counsellor/psychotherapist since 1994 and has been trained in person-centred/existential therapies and has substantial experience of working with Asian women and girls. In 1995 Poppy initiated and developed a Pan-London forum for Asian counsellors and professionals working in the mental health field called the Asian Mental Health Forum. Poppy has been involved as a consultant with various voluntary and statutory organisations developing services that are focusing on domestic violence, forced marriage, self harm and any other social issues affecting the community. Poppy is also an associate...
2013-02-1332 min
BAATN PodcastThe experiences of BME students studying psychology in higher education - Sanjay Jobanputra - Ep 11This podcast features Sanjay Jobanputra who is a Senior Lecturer in psychology at the University of Westminster. He has worked in a number of community-based projects as a Asian Drug Worker, Alcohol Advisory Worker and HIV/AIDS Social Worker. Within the context of identity politics and developing a voice in this area his PhD explored the experiences of black and minority ethnic students studying psychology in higher education. His research continued for over twenty years and contributed to changes in the content of psychology course currently taught in his university.
Book: Educational Diversity The Subject of Difference and Different Subjects...
2012-12-1534 min
BAATN PodcastBlack issues in the Therapeutic Process - Dr Isha Mckenzie-Mavinga - Episode 10This edition of the podcast features a conversation with Dr Isha Mckenzie-Mavinga who is an Integrative Transcultural Psychotherapist, Reiki practitioner, trainer, and supervisor. She is also author of ‘Black Issues in the Therapeutic Process’ and ‘In Search of Mr Mckenzie’. She gives us a very intimate and personal narrative of her life as a child in care and her life as a young woman fighting to keep her baby from adoption and from having the life she had in care. She then goes on to talk about her experience of finding her voice during her training as a counsellor and later wh...
2012-11-0438 min
BAATN PodcastAn Afro-Caribbean perspective on intimacy - Dwight turner - Episode 9This months podcast features a conversation with by Dwight Turner, psychotherapist, staff member of the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London and writer on the topics such as 'An Afro-Caribbean perspective on intimacy', 'a personal perspective on the on how the absent father hinders the growth of black men in the new millennium' and 'exploring the link between music and one's life process'.
Dwight's writing is available on www.baatn.org.uk and find the link to the Knowledge base articles
2012-09-2736 min
BAATN PodcastThe Black Expert as catalyst - Valarie Watson - Episode 8This edition of the podcast features a talk given by Psychotherapist Valarie Watson who has a personal and particular interest in ethnicity race and culture as it relates to the counselling relationship. Valarie Watson will talk about the role of the black expert which is a way of thinking about how in certain situations black people are put in the role of being experts in themselves or required to give the defining view on what it means to be black. Valarie is using the context of counselling to explore the impact of the black expert, and the ways in which...
2012-08-1828 min
BAATN PodcastDefeating domestic violence - Luke Daniels - Episode 7In this podcast counsellor, trainer and consultant Luke Daniels speaks passionately and knowledgeably about working with perpetrators of domestic violence. Whilst doing his work with men he has found three common themes they all share which are that these men have been hurt themselves, either physically or emotionally, that sexism is strong in their lives and that they want to be in charge of women. All three of these themes being the legacy of how they were parented during their early lives. With this in mind he encourages us to bring up our own children without violence.
Pulling the Punches...
2012-08-0227 min
BAATN PodcastTranscending Intergenerational Trauma - Dr Aileen Alleyne - Episode 4Transcending Intergenerational Trauma Dr Aileen Alleyne is a Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor in private practice in East Sussex and also consults to organisations on issues of difference and diversity in the workplace and education. Aileen is the author of several book chapters and journal papers exploring themes on black/white dynamics, and the ubiquitous emotion of shame ever present in black identity wounding. Aileen talks about the work of transcending intergenerational trauma and introduces us to a model she has developed which acts as a guide towards the emergence of the true self.
Image of Portia Simpson Miller (prime minister...
2012-06-2139 min
BAATN PodcastTowards Bicultural Competence - beyond black and white - Gloria Gordon - Episode 6Towards Bicultural Competence - beyond black and white. This weeks podcast features a talk given by Gloria Gordon who is a lecturer at Southbank University, founder of the Centre for British African-Caribbean Studies and author of 'Towards Bicultural Competence - Beyond Black and White'. Gloria Gordon's talk is about her psychological journey and her educational enquiry towards becoming more fully human. She has interesting things to say about the term 'Black Culture' and calls herself British African Caribbean which describes that she has been influenced and shaped by these cultures. At the beginning of her working life Gloria did everything...
2012-06-1939 min
BAATN PodcastA Psychoanalytic Approach to Race and Difference - Fakrhy Davids - Episode 3This podcast features a talk given by Fakrhy Davids at the 2010 BAATN conference in London. Fakrhy Davids is a psychoanalyst working in London. He lived in South Africa under apartide where he was a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Cape Town. He has written and taught widely on the psychology of racism and has recently published a book called Internal Racism: A Psychoanalytic Approach to Race and Difference. Fakrhy lays out very engagingly and thoughtfully how internal racism works from both sides of the black white divide.
Fakrhy Davids book: Internal Racism: A Psychoanalytic Approach to Race and...
2012-06-0737 min
BAATN PodcastWhat happens to collective curiosity of the therapy profession around race - Narendra Keval - Ep 5Narendra Keval is a therapist, supervisor and trainer and currently based at the centre for psychoanalytical studies at the University of Essex. Narendra uses a Object Relations frame work to articulate What happens to the collective curiosity of the therapy profession around the area of race? what is the nature of racial trauma? and what are the therapeutic tasks when working with clients in this area?
BAATN website www.baatn.org.uk
2012-06-0630 min
BAATN PodcastAttachment theory and working with black families - Elaine Arnold - Episode 2This podcast features a talk given by Elaine Arnold at the 2010 BAATN conference in London. Elaine Arnold has worked with black families in various contexts for many years as a social worker specialising in Psychiatric Social Work and Child Guidance, as Director of Training at Nafsiyat, as a member of Action For Children's Black Families Adoption Panel and in 1999 founded the Separation Reunion Forum which aims to raise awareness of the effects of broken attachments, separation and loss on Caribbean people. Her talk looks at some of the policies that mitigated against Caribbean people when they immigrated to the UK...
2012-05-2531 min
BAATN PodcastA critique of the diversity movement - Farhad Dalal - Episode 1This podcast features a talk given by Farhad Dalal at the 2010 BAATN Men's conference in London. Farhad is a psychotherapist, supervisor and group analyst and has published widely on forming an understanding of some of the causes of hatred of others in general and racism in particular. His recent publication 'Thought Paralysis - The virtues of discrimination' continues that understanding. In this talk Farhad critiques the diversity movement and explores what makes organisations take up diversity policies so readily but not take up say anti racism, and how the themes of the diversity movement bring with them a kind of...
2012-05-0748 min