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Athlete MindsetInside the Minds of Team USA with Dr. Kweku Amoasi, Sport PsychologistIn this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, sits down with Dr. Kweku Akyireefi Amoasi, Chief Wellness Officer for Blaquesmith Psychological Consultation and psychological services provider for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Dr. Amoasi shares his professional journey from working in correctional facilities to becoming a sports psychologist for the Milwaukee Bucks and Team USA at the Olympics. They discuss the intersection of mental health and performance, navigating ethical dilemmas in sports psychology, and the importance of self-care for athletes and practitioners. This conversation provides powerful insights into leadership, resilience, and the evolving...2024-10-1745 min

Bargain Issue Comics: A PodcastThe "Steampunk UK You've Never Seen Before" IssueHello comic fans! We're talking Steampunk: Manimatron. Take a healthy does of steampunk and mix in utterly bizarre human modification and you get Joe Kelly's epic story of on the nose hero Cole Blaquesmith's battle against the nefarious Dr. Absinthe. It's wild, it's weird, it's got its faults. But if you enjoy steampunk, give it a read. Thanks for listening! Steampunk: Manimatron - Joe Kelly (writer) / Chris Bachalo (artist) / BAD@$$ (colorist) Other cool works in this Issue: Generation X - Scott Lobdell (writer) / Chris Bachalo (artist) This Issue's recommendation: F...2024-10-0536 min

First Things First With Dominique DiPrimaDr. Harry Edwards and Dr. Ramel Kweku Smith on the 2024 Summer Olympics(Airdate 7/14/24) Dr. Harry Edwards is a renowned sociologist and author. He has a PhD from Cornell university is a sociology professor emeritus at UC Berkeley. He is a consultant for the San Francisco 49ers and has worked as a consultant for the NBA and MLB. Dr. Kweku Ramel Smith is the Chief Wellness Officer of Blaquesmith Psychological Consultative Services and a psychological services provider for the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. First Things First w/Dominique DiPrima Streams Live Weekdays 6AM-9AM PDT 2024-07-2646 min

Beyond Our CellsPeacescription: GratitudeWe're wrapping season 2 with a discussion on peace and gratitude. Practicing gratitude can be difficult, but talking to family helps. In this episode you'll hear from the voices that have kept me grounded and grateful through the many seasons of life. https://www.health.com/featured/GratitudeCanHelpYouCheerios2020?sm_r=WBbnBT (Health.com Article) 'How Gratitude Can Help You Live a More Meaningful and Fulfilled Life' Follow Beyond Our Cells on https://www.instagram.com/beyondourcells/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/beyondourcells (Twitter) Follow host, https://www.instagram.com/tayllure/ (Taylor Camille)2020-12-0240 min

Beyond Our CellsA Vulnerable VoicemailTaylor Camille shares one of the last voicemails from her late father as he neared the end of his journey with prostate cancer. Its been nearly a year since he departed, this episode is a short reflection on a life cut short but well-lived. Follow Beyond Our Cells on https://www.instagram.com/beyondourcells/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/beyondourcells (Twitter) Follow host, https://www.instagram.com/tayllure/ (Taylor Camille)2020-11-1808 min

Beyond Our CellsActivism & Albinism with Roben XIn this episode, anti-bullying advocate and rapper, Roben X talks about life with albinism and how he has learned to express himself through his music. Growing up in Memphis, TN attending predominately black schools and spaces with albinism the persona that is Roben X grew out of the necessity to embrace his talents and focus not on the color he lacks but on the light that he can shine on so many relevant feelings from depression and isolation to feelings of otherness. Follow Roben X on https://www.instagram.com/therobenx/ (Instagram) Listen to his new EP The Mental Interlude...2020-11-1137 min

Beyond Our CellsMental Health From The Heart with Halim AliHalim Ali, a Denver-based mental health educator and advocate has cultivated From The Heart to uplift his community from mental illness through workshops rooted in collective healing. From his personal experience with incarceration and homelessness Ali's work hits on under discussed topics and caters to caring for underserved demographics like Black men. Ali is making a difference through mental health education that meets people where they are and helps them learn how to grow from generational trauma. In this episode, we talk about therapy and alternatives, the importance of self awareness, community and the importance of communicating from the heart...2020-11-0457 min

Beyond Our CellsAlopecia Awareness with Gabriel CarterAlopecia is an autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack your hair follicles triggering the hairs to fall out. Approximately 6.8 million people in the United States and 147 million worldwide have or will develop alopecia areata at some point in their lives according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. On his blog, Cheltenham Ave, Gabriel Carter discusses what it’s like learning self-love and how to live well with the stress of a changing appearance. In this episode we discuss many of those same topics and learn Gabriel's definition of masculinity. Follow Gabriel on https://www.instagram.com/beanie_og...2020-10-2838 min

Beyond Our Cells#BeatCancerThenRide with Timothy MitchellTimothy Mitchell is a husband, father, former landscaper turned truck driver, avid motorcyclist and colon cancer survivor who started the hashtag #BeatCancerThenRide to document his journey with cancer and inform others of his experience. According to the American Cancer Society, Black colorectal cancer patients are about 15 to 20% more likely to die from the disease than patients of any other race. Not only do black Americans have the shortest survival rate of any racial or ethnic group in the United States for most cancers, but they also have the highest incidence of colorectal cancer with rates 24% higher in black...2020-10-2132 min

Beyond Our CellsAccountability & Bipolar Disorder with Sinclair CeasarMental health speaker and writer, Sinclair Ceasar talks about vulnerability, finding ways to acknowledge what is broken and owning what we bring to the table. An estimated 2.3 million Americans have bipolar disorder. And while the rates of bipolar disorder are reported to be the same amongst Black Americans as is amongst other Americans, Black Americans are less likely to receive a diagnosis and therefore treatment for this illness. Check out more of his work: https://sinclairceasar.com/ or on The Mighty (https://themighty.com/u/sinclairceasar/) Follow Sinclair on Twitter (https://twitter.com/sinclair_ceasar) Follow Beyond Our Cells on ...2020-10-1447 min

Beyond Our CellsHolding Space for HIV with Donja LovePlaywright, Donja Love talks about creating and holding healing spaces for the marginalized, normalizing HIV and what it is like to heal through your work on full display. At the time Donja wrote his play One in Two in 2016 the CDC released a statistic that one in two black gay or bisexual men would be diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime. Compared to the one in 11 white gay or bisexual men being diagnosed with HIV. In this episode we talk about the importance of being vulnerable, having conversations about our health and finding a radical sense of joy in our...2020-10-0748 min

Beyond Our CellsSickle Cell Awareness Month - JemelaWe are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month. We will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease, this weeks reflection is from Jemela, read by our host, Taylor Camille. Jemela's Spotify Pain Relief Playlist can be found here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AErVDWjtW5lNgfHl8sWaP?si=p974KzMtTje5QNiAOVJICg). Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month events (https://sicklecellanemianews.com/2020/09/01/national-sickle-cell-awareness-month-events-underway/) Follow Beyond Our Cells on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beyondourcells/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/beyondourcells) Follow host, Taylor Camille (https://www.instagram.com/tayllure/)2020-09-3000 min

Beyond Our CellsSickle Cell Awareness Month - SabahWe are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month. We will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease, this weeks reflection is from Sabah, read by Sabah herself. Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month events (https://sicklecellanemianews.com/2020/09/01/national-sickle-cell-awareness-month-events-underway/) Follow Beyond Our Cells on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beyondourcells/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/beyondourcells) Follow host, Taylor Camille (https://www.instagram.com/tayllure/)2020-09-2300 min

Beyond Our CellsSickle Cell Awareness Month - PrincessWe are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month. We will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease, this weeks reflection is from Princess, read by Princess herself. Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month events (https://sicklecellanemianews.com/2020/09/01/national-sickle-cell-awareness-month-events-underway/) Follow Beyond Our Cells on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beyondourcells/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/beyondourcells) Follow host, Taylor Camille (https://www.instagram.com/tayllure/)2020-09-1600 min

Beyond Our CellsSickle Cell Awareness Month - JayWe are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month. We will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease this weeks reflection is a short and sweet account from Jay, as read by host, Taylor Camille. Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month events (https://sicklecellanemianews.com/2020/09/01/national-sickle-cell-awareness-month-events-underway/) Follow Beyond Our Cells on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beyondourcells/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/beyondourcells) Follow host, Taylor Camille (https://www.instagram.com/tayllure/)2020-09-0900 min

Beyond Our CellsSickle Cell Awareness Month - TaylorWe are taking a pause in our season 2 programming to acknowledge Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Later this month we will hear letters and reflections from those with the disease and are starting off the month with a reflection from host, Taylor Camille and a special guest. Sickle Cell Anemia News: Awareness month events (https://sicklecellanemianews.com/2020/09/01/national-sickle-cell-awareness-month-events-underway/) Follow Beyond Our Cells on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beyondourcells/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/beyondourcells) Follow host, Taylor Camille (https://www.instagram.com/tayllure/)2020-09-0200 min

Beyond Our CellsLife on the Spectrum with AshAsh is a Jamaican British writer, podcaster and techie who is working to bridge the digital divide for marginalized groups and to bring awareness to the injustices faced by Black people every day. This week we talk about the stigma of autism and how it is and isn’t accepted in Afro-Carribean, African and African American communities and yet how the two are inextricably linked for people like Ash who was diagnosed at age 15. Transcript available here (https://medium.com/@tayllure/life-on-the-spectrum-with-ash-brown-cc8fbb3144fb) Resources/Topics mentioned this episode: The Independent: Osime Brown (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho...2020-08-2600 min

Beyond Our CellsCapturing Cerebral Palsy with Jerron HermanDancer and artist, Jerron Herman talks about life with cerebral palsy, the limitations of our definitions especially when it comes to defining health and wellness or masculinity, and the importance of our genuine expression in building community. ⁣ Studies show, Black children are about 30 percent more likely than whites to have cerebral palsy, one of the most common motor disabilities developed in childhood. Through a myriad of technical difficulties and obstacles, in this episode we reflect on Jerron's journey thus far, the importance of parents that will advocate for you and discovering ways to laugh through it all. Transcript on Medium (ht...2020-08-1900 min

Beyond Our CellsHIV & Positivity with Caleb AshtonActor, Caleb Ashton talks about managing his life and career being HIV+ and what representation in entertainment looks like to him. One in seven Black people have HIV in the United States, but they're unaware that they have it and without treatment they may unknowingly pass it to others. In this episode we talk about the stigma surrounding HIV, what his treatment looks like and what he hopes for representation of Black gay men in media. Transcript here (https://medium.com/@tayllure/hiv-positivity-with-caleb-ashton-a27aab1241d3) Follow Caleb Ashton Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/clbfields) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com...2020-08-1200 min

Beyond Our CellsProcessing Prostate Cancer with Mical RoyMical Roy speaks about surviving prostate cancer after diagnosis at age 37, three years earlier than the age most doctors say you should get tested. A new study has found, that for African American men, the risk of dying from low-grade prostate cancer is double that of men of other races. In this episode we talk about the importance of sharing health histories especially along family lines and how advocating for earlier testing could allow more men the chance to remove the cancer with non-invasive surgeries before it takes over. Learn more about Zero Cancer and Mical's Hero story...2020-08-0500 min

Beyond Our CellsSeason 1 Recap & Intro to Season 2A reflection on the stories shared in season 1 and a look at what's to come in Season 2. Follow Beyond Our Cells on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beyondourcells/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/beyondourcells) Follow host, Taylor Camille (https://www.instagram.com/tayllure/)2020-07-1500 min

Beyond Our CellsEvolving with Endometriosis with Maya McHenryPhotographer and Entrepreneur Maya McHenry talks about growing up with endometriosis, how she managed the unknown before reaching diagnosis and her excitement for her newfound treatment. In the final episode of Season 1, we talk about her journey to diagnosis, finding the right doctor, getting lucky with the right partners and finding joy amidst the social isolation that can come with having an unpredictable disease. Follow Maya on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mayamchenry/) Maya's Portfolio (http://mayamchenryphotography.com/) Donate (https://www.lyricmchenry.com/donate) to the Lyric McHenry Community Arts Fellowship Link to transcript here (https://medium.com/@tayllure/evolving-with-endometriosis-b38...2020-07-0800 min

Beyond Our CellsFinding Strength through Fibroids with Simone ShepherdWriter/Creator, Simone Shepherd speaks on her journey with fibroids and how she's learned to create a support system through speaking out and opening up about what she has experienced. In this episode, we talk about the importance of researching and advocating for yourself; not settling for the first opinion from a doctor that may not have your best interest. We also talk about finding support from family, friends, social media and your partner; especially with a condition like fibroids that can interfere with your desire for intimacy and closeness. Follow Simone on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/simoneshepherd/) Link...2020-07-0100 min

Beyond Our CellsAt the Heart of Heart Disease with Evette DionneAuthor and Editor in Chief of Bitch Magazine, Evette Dionne talks about how she’s learned to listen to her body and what it needs after being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy at 29. In this episode we talk about the importance of Black women speaking openly about their health conditions, how to make time for yourself above stretching yourself thin for work and being aware when you don’t feel like yourself. Follow Evette on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/freeblackgirl/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/freeblackgirl) Read her Zora Article: What No One Tells Black Women About Heart Disease (https://zora.medi...2020-06-2400 min

Beyond Our CellsMultiple Sclerosis and becoming Illmatic with Victoria ReeseBrand Manager, Victoria Reese discusses life with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and how she built community in a space where there once was none. In this episode, we talk about the journey to diagnosis in a system where the pain black women endure is often overlooked. We also talk about how Victoria cultivated a community of black women who were not seeing themselves in the materials provided to people with MS; growing #weareillmatic from just a campaign to now a larger non profit, We Are Ill, with a mission to redefine what sick looks like. Follow Victoria on Instagram (https://www...2020-06-1700 min

Beyond Our CellsPeacescriptionThe current state of the world has disrupted a lot of our peace. At the end of each episode we asks our guests “what brings you peace?”. This episode is a pause in the regular programming but a focus on that question, bringing you one collected, yet varied peacescription. A necessary break to reflect on what’s keeping us rooted in peace. Link to transcript here (https://medium.com/@tayllure/a-peacescription-58097af8bb30?source=friends_link&sk=3ccbf37cd9047ad0a5e3b0239886cf52) Follow Beyond Our Cells on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beyondourcells/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/beyond...2020-06-1000 min

Beyond Our CellsLiving with PTSD Out Loud with La’Nita Johnson – Part IIIn part two of our conversation, La'Nita Johnson, an education foreign service officer, mental health advocate and antiterrorism educator builds upon her traumatic experience. In this episode, she details how she's begun doing the work to create resources for civilians that experience similar events and how she’s learned to communicate her needs at work and in relationships. Link to transcript here (https://medium.com/@tayllure/living-with-ptsd-out-loud-with-lanita-johnson-part-ii-ffd85d0f1e46?source=friends_link&sk=959165db9c2dfbc845465bfe2aa41d73) Follow La'Nita Johnson on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lanitamargarita/) See more of La'Nitas story and resources at...2020-06-0300 min

Beyond Our CellsLiving with PTSD Out Loud with La’Nita Johnson – Part ILa'Nita Johnson, an education foreign service officer, mental health advocate and antiterrorism educator recounts how she narrowly survived a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso in 2016. After being diagnosed with PTSD La'Nita shares how she's learned to accept her diagnosis, live out loud with mental illness and provide other resources for civilians with a similar experience. In this episode, we get the. whole picture. Who La'Nita was before the attacks, details of the horrific events that happened in January 2016 and the steps she took to get to a better understanding of herself and the road ahead. Link to transcript here (https...2020-05-2700 min

Beyond Our CellsMaking Space for Mental Health with Priscilla AgyemanPriscilla Agyeman, a mental health educator and advocate has created a virtual safe space for young women of color to destigmatize mental health and initiate collective healing. From her personal experience with high functioning anxiety to her graduate studies in public health, Priscilla has been able to spark meaningful health conversations drawing inspiration from current events, friends and her own experience. In this episode, we talk about ways to cope when access to a therapist may be unattainable, the importance of having an open dialogue about our mental well-being and why creating and sustaining a community for these conversations is...2020-05-2000 min

Beyond Our CellsWarrioring Lupus with Charis SanfordCharis, a mom of three with many titles reflects on life, work and motherhood with Lupus. Lupus is an inflammatory disease which has been found to be three times more likely in African American women than our Caucasian counterparts. Having been diagnosed at such a young age with no prior trace of the disease in her family, Charis was unsure how it would impact her life or her ability to have children. Three pregnancies later, Charis has beaten the odds and learned more about how to treat her body and what it needs . In this episode, we talk about Charis...2020-05-1300 min

Beyond Our CellsAdulting Autistic with Tyla GrantTyla Grant, a 22-year-old blogger and autism advocate based in the UK shares her perspective on adult life with autism. Having received her late diagnosis at age 17, Tyla has learned how to embrace her life with autism and create safe spaces for others living with autism. In this episode, we talk about boundaries and how if we embraced and used the word disability properly it could actually provide a lot of help to those in need of access to resources. Link to transcript here (https://medium.com/@tayllure/adulting-autistic-with-tyla-grant-5363108ecd14?source=friends_link&sk=d1663ca0de0eb4405f48162...2020-04-2900 min

Beyond Our CellsAccepting Autism with Lauren MelissaLibrarian and autism advocate, Lauren Melissa, wasn’t diagnosed with autism until age 23. Because autism is so seldom detected in women and girls, Lauren had to do some digging on her own to finally reach her diagnosis. In this episode, we discuss the intersectionality of race and disability, why women are so often left out of the autism conversation and how race, gender and subsequently access play a part in late diagnoses. Link to transcript here (https://medium.com/@tayllure/accepting-autism-with-lauren-melissa-ddb66e2dcf36?source=friends_link&sk=6a78662d13aae3b1945d426682d4aed4) Follow Lauren Melissa on...2020-04-2200 min

Beyond Our CellsSurviving COVID-19 with Terrica ParksTerrica Parks, mother, entrepreneur and at 28 years old is a COVID 19 survivor living in Albany Georgia. At the end of March 2020, Albany's death rate rivaled major cities like New York hitting 32.9 deaths per 100,000 people. A rate 67% higher than what New York was seeing at that time. Parks contracted the virus in early March and it took 5 days of hospitalization for her to recover. In this episode, Terrica discusses her journey with COVID19, her battle to survive and her hope for the future. She is urging members of her community In Albany, Georgia and beyond to stay home. Link to...2020-04-2200 min

Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men257 – The Adventures of Rachel Summers in the 37th CenturyIn which Rachel Summers’ continuity somehow becomes even more complicated; X-Men: Phoenix is pretty much a Star Wars (minus the stars); cultural appropriation remains a problem in the distant future; we are surprisingly into the origins of the Askani; and you should totally come see us at FlameCon! X-PLAINED: * Several Rachels Summers who may or may not actually be the same Rachel Summers * Time, somewhat * Gaunt * Jay & Miles at FlameCon 2019 * X-Men: Phoenix #1-3 * Bird stuff * What happened after Rachel got sucked into the timestream * High Councilor Diamanda Nero * An...2019-07-2257 min

podcasts – Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenThe Adventures of Rachel Summers in the 37th CenturyArt by David Wynne. Wanna buy the original? Drop him a line! In which Rachel Summers’ continuity somehow becomes even more complicated; X-Men: Phoenix is pretty much a Star Wars (minus the stars); cultural appropriation remains a problem in the distant future; we are surprisingly into the origins of the Askani; and you should totally come see us at FlameCon! X-PLAINED: Several Rachels Summers who may or may not actually be the same Rachel Summers Time, somewhat Gaunt Jay & Miles at FlameCon 2019 X-Men: Phoenix #1-3 Bird stuff What happened after Rachel got sucked into the timestream Hi...2019-07-2257 min

Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men253 – Autumn in the Uncanny ValleyIn which an engagement begins; Jean Grey’s Walden Puddle counterpart is definitely Nicole; Cyclops is the telepathic equivalent of a pit trap with spikes at the bottom; Charles Xavier’s subconscious is very dialogue-heavy; nobody ever has appropriate professional boundaries; Cable dabbles in passive aggression; and the best is yet to come. X-PLAINED: * Some of Blaquesmith’s recent activities * Uncanny X-Men #308-310 * A very sweet retcon * Thanksgiving “traditions” * How to scare crows * Emplates * Feelings and telepathy * A proposal * A misprint * Thanksgiving at the Xavier School * A somewhat a...2019-06-2459 min

podcasts – Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenAutumn in the Uncanny ValleyArt by David Wynne. Wanna buy the original? Drop him a line! In which an engagement begins; Jean Grey’s Walden Puddle counterpart is definitely Nicole; Cyclops is the telepathic equivalent of a pit trap with spikes at the bottom; Charles Xavier’s subconscious is very dialogue-heavy; nobody ever has appropriate professional boundaries; Cable dabbles in passive aggression; and the best is yet to come. X-PLAINED: Some of Blaquesmith’s recent activities Uncanny X-Men #308-310 A very sweet retcon Thanksgiving “traditions” How to scare crows Emplates Feelings and telepathy A proposal A misprint Thanksgiving at the Xavier Sch...2019-06-2459 min

Capes & Lunatics Sidekicks PodcastAgent X #7 & Soldier X #7: Wade's World--The Deadpool Podcast Episode #64Agent X #7 & Soldier X #7: Wade's World--The Deadpool Podcast Episode #64 In this week’s episode, our (anti)heroes discuss Agent X #7 including omni-fetishists, explosive underwear, fruit by the foot and classical composers. Soldier X #7 features a Blaquesmith imposter, Cable as “super ghandi” and is a prime example of the marvel comics of the time. Show notes: Agent X #7 & Soldier X #7: Wade's World--The Deadpool Podcast Episode #64 Get your OFFICIAL Capes and Lunatics merchandise here: http://shrsl.com/?idim Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKezHc4vA7JKhIuBNmBmvrQ Follow us on T...2018-09-1121 min