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Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 161 | Season 5 Finale: Buskers in the Street Join us for the season 5 finale. We talk about street buskers and mutual aid. Daana is in need of funds to build a wheelchair ramp at her new home. Beauty, disability and accessibility are not mutually exclusive. Donate: https://gofund.me/c85579b0 -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect wit...2022-08-2443 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 160 | Carlos is Elton John's Illegitimate Child: Censorship, Social Media and Other MusingsJoin us as we chat about Daana's newest adventure, Carlos being called Elton John's "illegitimate child" by randos on the internet, being banned on Instagram, Greg Abbott being a waste of disabled representation, and more. -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us. Instagram: D...2022-08-1045 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 159 | You're a Unique Flower: Joy, Radical Self-Love & the Three's Company ApartmentJoin us us for a conversation about radical self love, the importance of creating a luscious, beautiful and peaceful space, the joy and simplicity of the Three's Company apartment and other thoughts about tending your prooverbial gardens. -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us. Ins...2022-07-2754 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 158 | Disability, Pride and Radical Self LoveJoin us us for a conversation about the nuance and complexity of disability pride, the power of radical self love, and a problematic e-mail that Daana received from a well-known doctor with MS. Oh yeah, Terry Wahls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxXJH2jZm0w -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we...2022-07-131h 00Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 157 | Halting, Reversing, and Freezing Progress in Amber: Reflections (Part I)Join us as we share our silver linings and our horrified reflections on the recent diabolical decisions of SCOTUS. We also discuss how we use our voices and bodies to be "extra" in the face of erasure. -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us. Insta...2022-06-2929 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 156 | The Rachel Dolezal of the Cherokee Nation and Other DistractionsJoin us as we share our silver linings and lament about the disorienting and uncomfortable satisfaction in hearing evil folks tell the truth. Oh, and Carlos refers to Johnny Depp as "the Rachel Dolezal of the Cherokee Nation", and it was everything. -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we Raise the Temp! Con...2022-06-1518 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 155 | The Dangerous Minds of Temps: Privilege,Optics & AbleismJoin us as we explore the dangerous minds of temps, and the privilege that informs their delusional thinking -- from outlandish optics to complete disability erasure. Our hearts are with the victims and families impacted by the massacre in Uvalde. -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we Raise the Temp! Conn...2022-06-0158 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 154 |It's Not Abortion, The Real Issue is AbleismThis weekend, we experienced several mass shootings, more specifically, mass murders -- terrorist, white supremacist hate crimes, at that. We grieve for those we lost at the hands of a white supremacist, terrorist in Buffalo, New York. Join us as we gather our thoughts about the collective white supremacist nightmare we're living through. We also chat about white supremacy, abortion, body autonomy, reproductive freedom, ableism and more. Forgive our technical hiccups (5 min, 32 sec). We're tired, and technology can be weird and unpredictable. Corrections/Notes: At about 12 min, 9 sec, Carlos references Dylanf Roof -- he...2022-05-1840 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 153 | Accessing & Flexing: Performing DisabilityBeing disabled is hard -- being a wheelchair user amplifies the challenges. Join us as Daana shares the trauma and drama associated with...going to the dentist. The lipstick Daana references: https://www.beautybakerie.com/ The ridiculously priced van service: https://www.transtarmedical.com/ The awesome dental clinic: https://emergencydentalofmilwaukee.com/ -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and a...2022-05-0455 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 152 | Oligarchs, Eugenics, Temps & Social MediaJoin us as we talk about Elon Musk, his hair plugs, eugenics, the oligarchy -- all the things. -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us. Instagram: Daana @retrosoul__ Carlos @elcaballonegrito Podcast Socials: Instagram: @myelinmelanin Twitter: @myelinmelanin Facebook: @myelinandmelanin Website: http://myelinandmelanin.com 2022-04-2048 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 151 | When You Dance With the DevilJoin us for a conversation about nuance, layers and staying in your lane. Oh, and keeping folks' names out ya mouth! Yes, we're chatting about the infamous slap. -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us. Instagram: Daana @retrosoul__ Carlos @elcaballonegrito Podcast Socials:...2022-04-0648 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 150 | As The Layers Unravel: Disability, Bodies, and Identity (feat. Anna Sweeney, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S)March is MS Awareness Month. As the month ends, join us for a conversation with our sister in MS, the incredible Anna Sweeney! Anna Sweeney is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Specialist and owner of Whole Life Nutrition Counseling. She is an expert in the treatment of individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and emotional eating. Anna combines her knowledge of the science of nutrition and experience in the treatment of eating disorders with direct, compassionate, and heartfelt care to help her clients realize the pleasures of living a whole life. 2022-03-2356 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 149 | BONUS / 2AM ConfessionsWe got carried away while recording our intro for next week's Episode featuring Anna Sweeney, but the conversation was too good to scrap. So y'all get a bonus episode! -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us. Instagram: Daana @retrosoul__ Carlos @elcaballonegrito Podcast So...2022-03-1925 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 148 | My Life, My Choice: On Medical Assistance in DyingTrigger Warning: Death, Assisted Suicide | Join us for a nuanced conversation about...death. Who determines the validity of my "I'm done"? Check out the article we reference in the episode: https://trippingonair.com/2022/02/medical-assistance-in-dying-and-ms.html -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us....2022-03-0957 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 147 |"I Am The Terror": Blackness, Disability and VisibilityJoin us for an enlightening conversation with the phenomenal Kym Oliver. Kym (half of the duo "The Triple Cripples") and Daana chat about race, intersectionality, disability, decolonization and all the things. So who is Kym Oliver? Kym is a multifaceted creative, thinker, writer, speaker and consultant, committed to envisioning an equitable future for those within the margins of the margins, through ideological and structural transformation. She is the 'Official Goddess’ for The Triple Cripples - a platform dedicated to highlighting the narratives and increasing the visibility of Black, & non-Black Melanated People, living with Disability (Features: BB...2022-02-231h 01
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 146 | This is a Group Project (feat. Imani Barbarin)Join us as we chat with the amazing Imani Barbarin! We were so excited for this conversation, y'all! The epitome of Black Girl Magic and Disability Pride, Imani Barbarin, also known as Crutches & Spice, is one of the newest trending voices in intersectionality and representation media. Crowned the "Disability Hashtag Queen" by her fans, Imani is the creator of several trending hashtags including #DisTheOscars #AbledsAreWeird, and #ThingsDisabledPeopleKnow. Her sassy online presence has gained attention of large digital media platforms including Refinery 29, NPR, Yahoo, and politicians alike. She has modeled in Paris fashion shows, is a published Forbes contributor, and can b...2022-02-0958 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 145 | What Are We Doing?Join us for the Season 5 premiere -- the inaugural episode of the reboot Myelin & Melanin: Raising the Temp! Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windam (they/them), a comedan, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things. Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us. Instagram: Daana @retrosoul__ Carlos @elcaballonegrito Podcast Socials Instagram: @myelinmelanin Twitter: @myelinmelanin Facebook: @myelinandmelanin Website: http://m...2022-01-2611 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempMyelin & Melanin: Raising the TempA brand new podcast series produced and hosted by Daana Townsend & Carlos Kareem Windham is starting soon: "Myelin & Melanin: Raising the Temp"! We talk about race, culture, disability, and its intersections. Stay tuned!2022-01-2201 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 143 | The Final Episode: The End (feat. Courtney Townsend & Carlos Kareem Windham)Part 1 of this episode is a statement from Daana Townsend (co-founder, co-host, editor, and producer of the Myelin & Melanin Podcast and Courtney Townsend (Daana's sister and business manager of Myelin & Melanin, LLC) regarding the unsettling and serious events that have taken place since July 16, 2021. See www.myelinandmelanin.com for more details. Part 2 (starting at 37 minutes) is the finale of the Myelin & Melanin Podcast and features Carlos Kareem Windham (our favorite guest co-host and contributor to the podcast) reflecting, with Daana, on the four seasons of the show. * Please note that Daana & Carlos' episode was recorded on July 5, 2021...2021-07-241h 19
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 141 | Retrospective: Dope Moments with Carlos Kareem WindhamAs the Myelin & Melanin Podcast comes to a close, we wanted to share some of our favorite moments with Carlos Kareem Windham. Carlos has been the most frequent guest on the show (appearing 13+ times over the past 4 seasons). Carlos co-hosted with Daana when we welcomed the acclaimed author Sonya Renee Taylor to the show (Episode 44). They appeared on our two party lines (Episodes 50 & 72) and in two of our intimacy series (Episodes 68, 69 & 100). They've shared countless gems over the years (Episodes 35, 36, 37, 58, 81, 115 & Bonuses). Enjoy our walk down memory lane. Find Carlos on Twitter @caballonegrito and Instagram...2021-07-1034 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 138 | Retrospective: Some of Our Favorite "Intimate" MomentsOne of the things we're most proud of is our commitment to addressing the topic of intimacy and its relationship to MS. Throughout the podcast, we've produced three intimacy series -- "That Part", "This Part" and "These Parts" (Intimacy & MS). Join us today for a retrospective of some of our favorite moments from our intimacy series. You'll hear clips feat. Mistress Magenta, (Episode 101) Keyonna Renea (Episode 95), Bethy Bright and Dark, Ardra Shephard, Carlos Kareem Windham & Damian Washington (Episode 72), and Carlos Kareem Windham (Episode 100). We hope you enjoy! You can find us on the...2021-06-1933 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 131 | These Parts: Intimacy & MS (Chapter 2) -- feat. Becca Agauas & Courtney TownsendWhen a person is diagnosed with MS, the entire family is diagnosed with MS. In Chapter 2 of our latest intimacy series, we focus on connection and families. We are joined by two amazing MS care partners -- Becca Agauas & Courtney Townsend. Becca's mother, Faith has MS, and she shares her reflections on the importance of communication. Find Becca on Instagram @youkeepmesmyelin. Courtney is Daana's sister. She shares her reflections on the importance of patience. ** Courtney's story begins at approximately 20 minutes. You can find Courtney on Instagram @i_am_courtneyclare. You can find us...2021-05-0839 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 118 | On Meaning, Goals & Mobility Aids: PT and the Whole Person -- feat. Dr. Gretchen Hawley, DPTIt's our second 2021 MS Awareness Month episode, and we're joined by our favorite physical therapist and certified MS specialist -- Dr. Gretchen Hawley, DPT. You don't want to miss this fantastic conversation. We chat about taking up space and treating the "whole person". You can find Dr. Hawley on IG @doctor.gretchen, on YouTube, as her website http://doctorgretchenhawley.com. Check her out to learn more about The MSing Link -- her online MS wellness program. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also s...2021-03-1333 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 117 | Tell Your Own Story: Taking Up, Filling and Defining the Space -- feat. Ardra Shephard & Damian WashingtonJoin us for our first episode in MS Awareness Month 2021. We are joined by two incredible members of the MS community (and our friends) -- Ardra Shephard and Damian Washington. We chat about filling, taking up, and defining the space. Find Ardra at her website trippingonair.com. Check out Damian's YouTube channel at youtube.com/nostressms.And...just Google them! You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- http://patreon.co...2021-03-0632 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 116 | Chronic Illness Content Creators Taking Up Space -- feat. Jessie Ace, Lauren Freedman & April Moreno, PhDJoin us for a conversation with Jessie Ace, Lauren Freedman & April Moreno -- 3 content creators taking up space in the chronic illness community. As podcasters, we know how to hold the space, but how do we occupy it? Jessie Ace was the host of the Disabled to Enabled Podcast which ended in December 2020 (but can still be streamed online). She currently moderates the Enabled Warriors Facebook group and is a writer and graphic designer. Check her work out at www.jessieace.com. Lauren Freedman is the host of the Uninvisible Pod Podcast -- you can f...2021-02-2749 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode115 | The Fire's Still Burning: Continuing the Conversation -- feat. Linda Chavers, PhD, Damian Washington and Carlos Kareem WindhamJoin us for a continuation of a conversation we started in July 2020 about Black racial justice. We are joined by former guests Dr. Linda Chavers, PhD, Damian Washington, and Carlos Kareem Windham. We chat about racism, the January 2021 insurrection at the Capitol by white supremacist terrorists, and more. Find Carlos on Twitter @caballonegrito and Instagram @elcaballonegrito. Check out their show, "Smoke and Mirrors" on Facebook. Find Linda on Instagram @lindachaverslovesherdog, Twitter @dorismariahphd, and at her website: www.lindachaverswrites.com . You can find Damian on Instagram @damianwashington, Twitter @deedubs57, and his MS YouTube vlog "...2021-02-2057 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 114 | On Mental Health and What It Means to Be Free -- feat. Achea ReddJoin us for a conversation about mental health with advocate and author Achea Redd. We chat about reaching out for help, taking up space, and what it means to "live free". You can find Achea's books 'Be Free. Be You.' and 'Authentic You: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up Fearless and True' on Amazon and all booksellers. You can connect with her online on Instagram @achearedd and http://achearedd.com. Sign up for her weekly newsletter. As always, you can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter...2021-02-1337 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 113 | Not Just Brains: On Treating the Whole Person -- feat. Dr. Heidi Crayton, MDWe are so excited to be joined by Dawn's Neurologist/MS Specialist, Dr. Heidi Crayton, MD. We chat about taking up space and being treated as "whole people" -- not just cookie-cutter symptoms. Dr. Crayton is a board-certified neurologist, with a specialty in Multiple Sclerosis. She did a fellowship in multiple sclerosis at Georgetown where she established a full-time MS center. She left Georgetown and established the MS Center of Greater Washington in 2007 -- the only full-time non-academic MS center in the mid-Atlantic region. You can connect with Dr. Crayton on her website http://drcrayton.c...2021-02-061h 19Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 112 | Reflections on the Legendary Richard Pryor -- feat. Rain PryorJoin us for an exclusive interview with actress, comedian, and MS advocate, Rain Pryor. We reflect on her father, the legendary Richard Pryor, and his MS journey. Connect with Rain on Facebook and Instagram @rainpryor. Purchase her book, Jokes My Father Never Taught Me: Life, Love, and Loss with Richard Pryor on Amazon. As always, you can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- http://patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can...2021-01-3021 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 111 | A Seat At the Table: Defining and Containing the Space -- feat. Jimi VaughnJoin us for a conversation with DEI leader, Jimi Vaughn about containing and defining the space, as well as what it means to have a seat at the table in a society rampant with ableism. Connect with Jimi on his website: http://jimivaughn.com and Instagram @jimi_vaughn. As always, you can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- http://patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, discounts, Myelin...2021-01-2334 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 110 | Season 4 Premiere: The Space is Yours -- feat. Damian WashingtonIt's our Season 4 Premiere! This season, we're focused on "taking up space". What does it mean for people with Multiple Sclerosis? Join us for a conversation with Damian Washington as we unpack this important concept. Find Damian on his website: damianwashington.com and on his vlog: http://youtube.com/nostressms As always, you can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- http://patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content...2021-01-1634 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | Farewell 2020: Things We Need to Retire Effective 2021Please join us for a bonus episode -- a final farewell to 2020. Join us for a discussion about a few of the things that need to be retired in 2020 -- MS Edition. 2020 has been rough, so it's important that we take care to be gentle(r) to each other as comrades in MS. Society does a hell of a job of tearing us down -- let's lift each other up. We'd like to give a special shout out to Ardra Shephard (@ms_trippingonair on Instagram), Eliz Martin (@thesparkledlife on Instagram), and Jenna Green (@thejennagreen on...2020-12-3155 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 108 | Season 3 Finale: A Wild RidePlease join us for the Season 3 finale of the Myelin & Melanin Podcast. It's been a wild ride. 2020 is definitely one for the books. 2020 has been filled with ups and downs for us, but we'd be remiss if we didn't celebrate our ups. From celebrating our 100th episode, to becoming an LLC, to producing and recording TWO intimacy series, networking with a lot of great organizations and people/podcasts, and much more, 2020 showed us a little bit of favor. Even though COVID is ravaging the world, we are hopeful, as we record this on 11/5/2020, that we...2020-11-0743 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 107 | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 10)Welcome to Realm 10 -- the last Realm in our second ever intimacy series, "This Part: Intimacy & MS". It's just us today -- no guests. Join us as we recap this exciting intimacy adventure. Access intimacy, BDSM, pleasure activism (deference to adrienne maree brown), sexual superpowers, kink, trust, communication, surrender...we covered all the things over these past several weeks. This series really opened our eyes to how broad the concept of intimacy is. It's limitless, really. We end the series with a discussion of Sara Youngblood Gregory's VICE article "Chronic Pain Made My...2020-10-3128 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 106 | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 9) -- feat. Sade Ferrier, M.S. & Keyonna ReneaWhat's your love language? How does that relate to intimacy? Today we are joined by intimacy coach and AMFT Sade Ferrier and boudoir photographer, body coach, and fellow MSer Keyonna Renea. Don't miss this dope chat. Sade Ferrier, M.S., is passionate about spiritually-infused intimacy that brings joy instead of shame. Her audio courses and workshops encourage couples to develop an expanded understanding of sexual intimacy in relationships. Sade also practices as an associate marriage and family therapist in Suwanee, Georgia, with a special focus on sex therapy. Find Sade on Instagram @myintimacytherapist. Her website...2020-10-2439 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 105 | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 8) -- feat. Mistress Magenta & Sara Youngblood GregoryBDSM, domination, submission, kink -- all the things. Welcome to Realm 8. Today we are joined again by the Dominatrix (and fellow MSer), Mistress Magenta, and writer Sara Youngblood Gregory. How does creativity fit into the world of kink and disability? Let's talk. Mistress Magenta is an American dominatrix living on the Gold Coast of Australia. Find Mistress Magenta on Twitter @MistressMagenta. Check out her website at www.mistress-magenta.com. Sara Youngblood Gregory is a lesbian poet and culture writer. In addition to serving on the board of the lesbian literary and arts journal Sinister Wisdom, Sar...2020-10-1739 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 7) -- feat. Roxanne Chanel Murray [ In memory of Kelly Dwyer ]Kink is exciting. It has definitely opened up new realms of possibility for us. Having said that, it really highlights the importance of consent, communication, and most of all TRUST with the partners you are engaging with. This is amplified when you are disabled (and otherwise marginalized). We are joined again by Roxanne Chanel Murray to unpack these ideas. In an upcoming episode with Mistress Magenta and Sara Youngblood Gregory (10/17/2020, Ep. 105, Realm 8), we discuss "breath play" and kink (among other things). This conversation brought up painful memories of the death of Daana's friend Kelly Dwyer i...2020-10-1425 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 103 | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 6) -- feat. Roxanne Chanel MurrayWelcome to Realm 6. We're digging in ever deeper, y'all. Today we are joined by English MS Warrior Roxanne Chanel Murray. We chat about sex, kink & BDSM. How does MS fit in? Tune in! Roxanne is an English MS warrior and Fashion Stylist who advocates for the visibility of people of color in the UK to be included and considered more in the MS narrative. Roxanne also joined us in Episode 87 -- check out her MS story there. Check out her podcast "Spilling Tea With Roxy" wherever you listen to podcasts. Connect with Roxanne on Instagram @m...2020-10-1026 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 102 | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 5, Part 2) -- feat. Mistress MagentaWe're continuing our conversation with Mistress Magenta -- an American dominatrix living on the Gold Coast of Australia. She also has MS. You don't want to miss the rest of this tantalizing discussion. Find Mistress Magenta on Twitter @MistressMagenta. Check out her website at www.mistress-magenta.com. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Y...2020-10-0725 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 101 | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 5, Part1) -- feat. Mistress MagentaWe told you we were going deep. Today we are joined by Mistress Magenta -- an American dominatrix living on the Gold Coast of Australia. She also has MS. You don't want to miss this tantalizing discussion. Find Mistress Magenta on Twitter @MistressMagenta. Check out her website at www.mistress-magenta.com. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin s...2020-10-0329 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 100 | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 4) -- feat. Carlos Kareem WindhamEpisode 100! Can you believe it? Join us for Realm 4 of our intimacy series. Today we are joined by our favorite guest co-host, Carlos Kareem Windham. We chat about WAP, intimacy & sexual superpowers. How does shame shape the discourse? Carlos is a frequent Myelin & Melanin guest co-host and the host of Smoke & Mirrors (livestream on YouTube or Facebook). They're also a comic, activist, and fellow MSer. You can find them on Instagram @elcaballonegrito and Twitter @caballonegrito. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to...2020-09-2644 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | This Part: Intimacy & MS (After Hours) -- What's Your Sexual Superpower?Welcome to our Bonus "after hours" episode. In preparation for our provocative conversation with Carlos Kareem Windham in Episode 100, we decided to pose the following question to all of the guests in this series: "What is your sexual superpower?" Don't miss this enlightening discussion. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Your support helps us offset...2020-09-2521 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 98 | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 3, Part 2) -- feat. Emily RoyceGet ready for Realm 3 (Part 2)! We're taking the concept of intimacy further. Today we're joined again by Pleasure Activist, Somatic Sex Educator, and MSer Emily Royce. Emily Royce is a Somatic Sex Educator and Certified Sexological Bodyworker. Her decade journey with MS has involved many lifestyle and holistic healing routes and she is a Reiki Master Teacher and Kundalini and Yin Yoga Instructor as part of that. But it was not until she stepped into authentic movement via dance, that she discovered her sensuality was going to be key to her healing. This led to a deep di...2020-09-2342 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 97 | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 3, Part 1) -- feat. Emily RoyceGet ready for Realm 3 (Part 1)! We're taking the concept of intimacy further. Today we're joined by Pleasure Activist, Somatic Sex Educator, and MSer Emily Royce. Emily Royce is a Somatic Sex Educator and Certified Sexological Bodyworker. Her decade journey with MS has involved many lifestyle and holistic healing routes and she is a Reiki Master Teacher and Kundalini and Yin Yoga Instructor as part of that. But it was not until she stepped into authentic movement via dance, that she discovered her sensuality was going to be key to her healing. This led to a deep dive in...2020-09-1934 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 96 | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 2) -- feat. Sara Youngblood GregoryWe're still talking intimacy! In Realm 2, we talk with writer Sara Youngblood Gregory about bondage, disability, and liberation. Her article "As A Disabled Person, I Love Bondage. Here’s Why" was published in the Huffington Post in July 2020. Sara joins us again later in the series as well -- we're here for it! Sara Youngblood Gregory is a lesbian poet and culture writer. In addition to serving on the board of the lesbian literary and arts journal Sinister Wisdom, Sara is published in Vice, Jezebel, and The Huffington Post, among others. Find her on T...2020-09-1230 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 95 | This Part: Intimacy & MS (Realm 1) -- feat. Keyonna ReneaIntimacy. We're taking you on a journey. Join us for Realm 1 -- today we're joined by Keyonna Renea. We chat about access intimacy, vulnerability, agency, and more. We first discovered the term "access intimacy" on a 2011 post on Mia Mingus' (check her out on Instagram @mia.mingus) blog "Leaving Evidence" -- https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2011/05/05/access-intimacy-the-missing-link/ We dig right in and chat about what that concept means to us. Keyonna is a portrait and boudoir photographer, coach, and wellness advocate "empowering women to live their one delicious life and thrive." She's also a...2020-09-0540 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempTRAILER | This Part: Intimacy & MS -- A SeriesOn September 5, 2020, our series "This Part: Intimacy & MS" starts. We're taking you on a journey. Our first intimacy series "That Part: Intimacy & MS" peeled back the layers -- helping us reflect on all of the elements that help one frame intimacy (especially as it relates to MS). In this series -- we're going deeper. Kink, bondage, pleasure, surrender, communication, connection, liberation, trust, disability, empowerment, CONSENT, control -- all the things. What you're listening to today is part of a longer conversation we had with Mistress Magenta -- a dominatrix and fellow MSer. Don't miss this...2020-08-2911 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 93 | "Surrender's My Jam": Agency, Energy and Intimacy -- feat. Kianga FordToday we are joined by thought leader and life coach Kianga Ford. We chat about energy, agency, and surrender -- topics that are the perfect precursors to our upcoming series, "This Part: Intimacy and MS". Kianga Ford is a thought leader, coach, facilitator, and speaker. She is the founder of Love & Freedom Education, where she works with curious adults on understanding contemporary masculinity and why it’s essential to the full realization of the feminine rising and to the expression of our deepest human potential. She is also the co-founder of Becoming Free Humans, a project that exp...2020-08-2221 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | "I'm Just Here For a Good Time": The Nuances of MS Disclosure -- feat. Marcia JonesEnjoy our bonus episode -- a continuation of our conversation with artist Marcia Jones from Episode 89. We chat about the nuances of disclosure and gendering MS. Yes, we're kind of problematic, but... You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Your support helps us offset the cost of maintaining our website, paying for our remote...2020-08-1900 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 91 | MS and an HSCT Journey -- feat. Tanya-Marie PaulJoin us as we welcome back vlogger, fellow MSer, and HSCT recipient, Tanya-Marie Paul to the show. We chat, today, about her MS and HSCT journeys. Tanya-Marie was diagnosed with MS in June of 2003 although devastated at the time, she fought ahead. Since then she has raised 2 children, graduated from college and became a MS ambassador traveling the country speaking to our community this is what she calls her passion job. Recently, she underwent HSCT after multiple DMTs failed her and she vlogs about it. Tanya-Marie currently lives in NJ and...2020-08-1500 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS|Connecting the Black MS Community to Research -- feat. Tracy A. ToddToday we are joined by author, advocate, and fellow MSer Tracy A. Todd. Tracy shares info with us about her forthcoming app -- BAAMS. Tracy A. Todd describes herself as an author, artist, and advocate for MS. Diagnosed with MS in 2002, Tracy has overcome neurological challenges since adolescence and has been fighting back ever since. The local NMSS chapter regards Tracy as an MS Ambassador, and a video for the newly diagnosed produced by the MSAA features her as a presenter. Tracy served as a facilitator for the SF Bay Area African Americans with MS S...2020-08-1200 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 89 | MS and Art as Spiritual Practice -- feat. Marcia JonesToday we are joined by noted contemporary artist, art professor, and fellow MSer, Marcia Jones. We chat about MS and art as a spiritual practice. Marcia Jones received her Bachelor of Art in Fashion Design from Clark Atlanta University, completed studies at the Art Student League NY, and earned her Master of Fine Art in painting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. and is currently seeking programs to pursue her Doctorate in Education. Jones served as a W.E.B Dubois Faculty Fellow at Clark Atlanta University where she was a Lecturing Professor of Art. Jones wa...2020-08-0800 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | Reframing Your "Productivity" Narrative #BecauseMS -- Paid Partnership with HealthlineWe've partnered with Healthline to host a series of live chats on "Managing Grief After an MS Diagnosis"...⠀ Join us today as we reflect on our most recent chat on the MS Healthline app (on 8/4) in the "Wellness" group! We talked about what it means to reframe your narrative when MS impacts your ability to work. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to...2020-08-0619 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 87 | Fashion, Inclusion, and MS in the UK -- feat. Roxanne Chanel MurrayToday we are joined by English MS Warrior and fashion stylist Roxanne Chanel Murray. We chat about fashion, inclusion in the UK, and the importance of the voices of POC in the MS narrative. Connect with Roxanne on Instagram @roxannechanelmurray. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Your support helps us offset the cost...2020-08-0100 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | Medical PTSD & Continuous Trauma -- Paid Partnership with HealthlineWe've partnered with Healthline to host a series of live chats on "Managing Grief After an MS Diagnosis"...⠀ Join us today as we reflect on our most recent chat on the MS Healthline app (on 7/28)! We talked about medical PTSD and continuous trauma. It was a very intense chat! Our final live chat is: Tuesday, 8/4, 4PM EST:⠀ - Reframing Productivity and YOUR New Narrative ⠀ ⠀ **A bonus podcast episode will air the Thursday after each chat.⠀ ⠀ The link to download the app is in our bio on IG, or here: https...2020-07-3020 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 85 | Reflections on Brain Surgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia & MS -- feat. Marti HinesJoin us for a conversation with the fabulous Marti Hines. Marti shares her experiences about her 2018 MS diagnosis, her recent brain surgery to relieve trigeminal neuralgia symptoms and her overall dopeness. Over the past two decades, Marti Hines has positioned herself as a standout independent event producer for filmmakers, celebrities, and politicians. In 2015, she co-founded the production company Dique Pic Productions which focuses solely on content created by women of color. Her current project "Paper Friends" is airing on BETHer now. Check her out on YouTube on her show Marti’s MS Life. Find her...2020-07-2500 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | Mourning the "Old Self" -- Paid Partnership with HealthlineWe've partnered with Healthline to host a series of live chats on "Managing Grief After an MS Diagnosis"...⠀ Join us today as we reflect on our most recent chat on the MS Healthline app! We talked about what it looks like to mourn your "old self". Tune in as we do some debriefing. The remainder of our hour-long live chat schedule is ⠀ as follows:⠀ Tuesday, 7/28, 4PM EST:⠀ - PTSD & Continuous Trauma⠀ ⠀ Tuesday, 8/4, 4PM EST:⠀ - Reframing Productivity and YOUR New Narrative ⠀ ⠀ **A bonus podcast episode will air the Thursday a...2020-07-2318 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 83 | Reflections on Grief After an MS Diagnosis -- Paid Partnership with HealthlineJoin us today as we chat and reflect on grief after an MS diagnosis. It's layered -- it's a process. We've partnered with Healthline to host a series of live chats on "Managing Grief After an MS Diagnosis"...⠀ The hour-long live chat schedule is ⠀ as follows:⠀ ⠀ Tuesday, 7/21, 4PM EST:⠀ - Mourning Your Former Self⠀ ⠀ Tuesday, 7/28, 4PM EST:⠀ - PTSD & Continuous Trauma⠀ ⠀ Tuesday, 8/4, 4PM EST:⠀ - Reframing Productivity and YOUR New Narrative ⠀ ⠀ **A bonus podcast episode will air the Thursday after each chat.⠀ ⠀ The link to download the...2020-07-1828 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 82 | A Chat With Superman: Basketball, Perseverance & MS -- feat. Chris WrightToday we are joined by professional basketball player, Chris Wright. Chris was the first player in NBA history to be diagnosed with MS. We chat about his diagnosis story, basketball, and his unmatched perseverance. Don't miss this engaging conversation. Chris Wright is an American professional basketball player for Twarde Pierniki Toruń of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). When he played for the Dallas Mavericks in 2013, he became the first known player in National Basketball Association (NBA) history to have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Find Chris on Twitter @SELF_MADEest89 and Instagram @chriswright_11. Check out h...2020-07-1127 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 81 | The Fire Next Time: Keep Your Apologies, Do The Work -- feat. Dr. Linda Chavers, PhD, Damian Washington & Carlos Kareem WindhamJoin us for the 4th of July conversation everyone needs to be having. We are joined by former guests Dr. Linda Chavers, Damian Washington, and Carlos Kareem Windham and chat about racism, antiracism, white folks doing the work, and saving their apologies. Find Carlos on Twitter @caballonegrito and Instagram @elcaballonegrito. Check out his show, "Smoke and Mirrors" on Facebook. Find Linda on Instagram @lindachaverslovesherdog, Twitter @dorismariahphd, and at her website: www.lindachaverswrites.com . You can find Damian on Instagram @damianwashington, Twitter @deedubs57, and his MS YouTube vlog "No Stress MS". You...2020-07-041h 20Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 80 | You Have a Voice: MS, Activism & Advocacy -- feat. Jenna GreenJoin us for a conversation with the always engaging blogger, MS advocate, and beloved member of the MS community -- Jenna Green. We chat about MS, advocacy, activism, and using your voice. Check out Jenna's blog at http://fullofgritandgrace.com. Find her on Instagram and Twitter @thejennagreen. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Yo...2020-06-2700 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | Muting Whiteness, BLM, and Other Reflections -- feat. Anna Sweeney, MS, RDN, CEDRD-SJoin us for a bonus episode with Anna Sweeney, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S. We talk about Black lives matter, muting whiteness, and the responsibility that white influencers have to use their platforms for justice. You can find Anna on Instagram and Twitter @dietitiananna as well as her website: http://wholelifeRD.com You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag...2020-06-2432 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 78 | How Are You Really Doing? : Survival, MS, and Racial "Healing" in 2020 -- feat. Dr. Linda Chavers, PhDToday we are joined by Dr. Linda Chavers, Ph.D. We chat about her MS story, racial "healing" in 2020, and a recent article she wrote in the Boston Globe on race, racism, and white people. Linda Chavers is a Lecturer in the Department of African and African American Studies at Harvard. She completed her Ph.D. in African American Studies with a focus on literature in 2013 from Harvard University. She writes essays and memoir for various publications such as Gawker, Dame, Elle, The Offing, and Rumpus. She's also a fellow MSer. Find Linda online at her w...2020-06-2055 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | Pro Tip: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable -- feat. Meggie YoungToday we are joined by MS advocate, white ally (we don't use that word frivolously) and fellow MSer, Meggie Young. We chat about white privilege, representation, and being a good human. Find Meggie on Instagram and Twitter @meggieandms. Check her out. Side note: She posts the most creative Instagram "Stories"... You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- http://patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & M...2020-06-1757 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 76 | Intimacy & MS: Dating , Fear and Cringe-Worthy Reflections -- feat. Tanya-Marie PaulJoin us as we continue the intimacy conversation with YouTuber and fellow MSer, Tanya-Marie Paul. We discuss dating, cringe-worthy reflections, and the fear that accompanies all of it. Find Tanya-Marie on Instagram and Twitter @tanyamarie_p. Check her YouTube channel -- just search "Tanya-Marie P" You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- http://patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Y...2020-06-1331 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | Black Lives Matter: Representation and The MS CommunityThe murder of George Floyd and the subsequent "awakening" of white America has caused folks and organizations to take inventory of how Blackness operates (or not) in their spaces. Join us for a conversation about the concept of "representation". What does it really mean? You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- http://patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Your support helps u...2020-06-1022 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 74 | Intimacy & MS: Radical Self Love -- feat. Sonya Renee Taylor & Anna Sweeney, MS, RDN, CEDRD-SWe're keeping the intimacy going. Join us for a conversation with poet, spoken word artist & author Sonya Renee Taylor (The Body Is Not An Apology) and Registered Dietitian and fellow MS Warrior Anna Sweeney about intimacy, disability, and the body. How does radical self-love fit into the equation? Find Sonya on Instagram @sonyareneetaylor and on her website http://sonyareneetaylor.com You can find Anna on Instagram and Twitter @dietitiananna as well as her website: http://wholelifeRD.com You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. Y...2020-06-0641 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 73 | That Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 10) -- feat. Dr. Aaron Boster, MDIt's World MS Day. It's also the series finale of our 10-part series "That Part: Intimacy and MS". We are joined, today by one of our favorite people -- neurologist and MS specialist Dr. Aaron Boster, MD. Don't miss this frank, funny, and important episode. Find Dr. Boster on Twitter @aaronbostermd and YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQopiiFbAo0zS_9BmRF3Bg You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- h...2020-05-3047 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 72 | Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 9) -- feat. Ardra Shephard, Bethy Bright and Dark, Damian Washington & Carlos Kareem WindhamOur series on sex, intimacy & MS continues. Join us for our second ever Myelin & Melanin Party Line featuring veteran partiers Ardra Shephard (http://trippingonair.com), Damian Washington (http://youtube.com/nostressms), Carlos Kareem Windham (https://www.facebook.com/Smoke-Mirrors-103308618043063) & our newest guest Beth (http://bethybrightanddark.com). Stay tuned for an after-hours, unfiltered conversation about sex, and more. You won't want to miss it. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- http://pa...2020-05-231h 23Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 71 | That Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 8) -- feat. Audra Indermuehle, OT & Dr. Gretchen Hawley, PT, DPT, MSCSOur Intimacy series continues. We are diving deeper! Join us as we talk with Occupational Therapist, Audra Indermuehle, and Physical Therapist, Dr. Gretchen Hawley, about -- you guessed it -- SEX. Yep, THAT part. You don't want to miss these engaging conversations. You can find Dr. Hawley on IG @doctor.gretchen, on YouTube and on her website http://doctorgretchenhawley.com. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- http://patreon.c...2020-05-1653 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 70 | That Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 7) -- feat. Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, MDOur intimacy series continues. Join us for another engaging conversation with the always amazing Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, MD. We talk about MS, intimacy, and adapting to "new normals". You can find Dr. Williams on Instagram @thenerdyneurologist and on her website at https://joilifewellness.com/ You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- http://patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Y...2020-05-0933 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 69 | That Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 6, Part 2) -- feat. Carlos Kareem Windham, Rosani Christy & Kerry DonaldJoin us for Layer 6, Part 2 of our Sex Therapy Roundtable with some of our former guests and friends in the MS community. Episode 69, apropos. You can find Carlos on IG @elcaballonegrito, Kerry @spicemankmd and Rosani @rosanichristy. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Your support helps us offset the cost of maintaining our website...2020-05-0656 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 68 | That Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 6, Part 1) -- feat. Carlos Kareem Windham, Rosani Christy & Kerry DonaldOver the past several weeks, we've been discussing self-love, self-acceptance, honesty, transparency -- all of the things that set the foundation for a healthy intimate relationship. This week, we're changing positions. Join us for Layer 6, Part 1 of our Sex Therapy Roundtable with some of our former guests and friends in the MS community. You can find Carlos on IG @elcaballonegrito, Kerry @spicemankmd and Rosani @rosanichristy. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our...2020-05-0250 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 67 | That Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 5) -- feat. Amir AliWe're getting deep. Honesty, truth, and transparency are key elements in a loving relationship -- and absolutely essential for an intimate relationship. What happens when they're missing? Join us for Layer 5 -- a conversation with Amir Ali, as he reflects on his experiences with Daana. You don't want to miss this engaging discussion. You also get a sneak peek of Amir's poetry, as we close our National Poetry Month... You can find Amir on IG @a_mans_inner_reflections. His chapbook, 'Granddaddy's Soul and Some of Mine" is forthcoming. You can find us on the...2020-04-2552 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 66 | That Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 4) -- feat. Byron FoganWe're peeling back the layers of self-love, self-acceptance, and other elements that help nurture a healthy intimate relationship. Today we are joined by a near and dear friend of Dawn's -- Byron Fogan. We discuss a very important question: "Can you truly receive love if you don't love yourself?" You can find Byron on Instagram @sober_shyt. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain...2020-04-1842 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | That Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 3) -- feat. A Hot MS -- Britt QuirozWe continue our series, That Part: Intimacy & MS with a bonus episode about self-acceptance with singer, motivational speaker and disability advocate A Hot MS -- Britt Quiroz. We know that self-love is the first step to forming an intimate relationship, but how can you love yourself if you haven't accepted yourself? Tune in to this engaging conversation. You can find A Hot MS on her website http://ahotms.com, on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @ahotms. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to...2020-04-1540 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 64 | That Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 2) -- feat. Keyonna Renea, Jasmine & Dr. April Moreno, PhDWelcome back to our series "That Part: Intimacy & MS" -- we're peeling back the layers, and this is Layer 2. Join us for our first ever self-love round table featuring Keyonna Renea, Jasmine & Dr. April Moreno, Ph.D. You won't want to miss this engaging conversation. You can find Keyonna on IG @keyonna.renea or her website http://keyonnarenea.com. Find Jasmine on IG @poetic_khaos. You can find April on her website at http://doctoraprilwellness.com and IG @doctoraprilwellness. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You...2020-04-1157 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 63 | That Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 1) -- feat. Keyonna ReneaWe know that self-love is the genesis of any intimate relationship -- its power cannot be overstated. Join us for Layer 1 of "That Part: Intimacy and MS" -- our first-ever multi-part series on intimacy and MS. This week, we are joined by boudoir photographer, body coach, and fellow MSer, Keyonna Renea. She talks about what self-love means to her. Stay tuned for an exciting few weeks! You can find her on IG @keyonna.renea as well as her website http://keyonnarenea.com You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and...2020-04-0446 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 62 | "We Are Ill": Redefining What Sick and MS Look Like -- feat. Victoria Reese & Lauren WorkWe round out MS Awareness Month with a conversation with Victoria Reese and Lauren Work -- cofounders of We Are Ill. We Are Ill is a nonprofit organization with a mission to redefine what sick looks like. We Are Ill will bring attention to and unite female-identifying women of color battling MS. We will do so through a supportive social media network, political and social advocacy, educational programming, and in-person and online support groups. Find them on the web at http://weareillmatic.com, Instagram @weareillmatic and their members-only Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/g...2020-03-2800 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | Podcasting During the Pandemic (PartI) -- feat. Sydney B. & Carlos Kareem WindhamWhen "business as usual" goes wrong. Join us for this bonus episode as we chat with Sydney B. and our favorite guest co-host, Carlos Kareem Windham. Part 2 of this episode can be found on our Patreon at http://patreon.com/myelinmelanin. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Your support helps us offset the cost of...2020-03-2554 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 60 | Reflections on Work, Productivity & MS -- feat. Kiki CharlesBeing asked "what you do" when you're on SSDI can be triggering for many MSers. Join us for a conversation with fellow MSer and content creator Kiki Charles as we grapple with this topic. Please forgive the sound quality of this episode. You can find Kiki on Instagram and Twitter @kikicharles. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content...2020-03-2130 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempMyelin & Melanin COVID-19 StatementSome brief thoughts on what COVID-19 means for the podcast. Stay safe, everyone.2020-03-1900 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 58 | “It Gives Me Control”: Comedy, Disability & MS — feat. Rosani Christy & Carlos Kareem WindhamWe are joined in Episode 58 by comedians Rosani Christy and Carlos Kareem Windham (also our favorite guest co-host) for a conversation about comedy, disability, and MS. You can find Rosani on Instagram @rosanichristy. You can find Carlos @elcballonegrito (also, just Google him). You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon — patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Your support helps us offset the co...2020-03-1448 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 57 | "Black Men Have MS": Intersections, Visibility & MS -- feat. Frederick T. JosephTune in for a conversation with marketing professional, author & cultural critic Frederick T. Joseph. We chat bout intersectionality, representation, visibility & MS. Find Frederick on Instagram and Twitter at @FredTJoseph. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Your support helps us offset the cost of maintaining our website, paying for our remote recording technology, music, p...2020-03-0736 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | Canine Companions for Independence -- feat. Jennifer HanesIt's March -- MS Awareness Month. Join us for a bonus episode featuring an organization that may prove to be an invaluable resource for MSers. Tune in for a conversation with Jennifer Hanes from Canine Companions for Independence. Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence® is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs (free of charge) and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Find CCI on the web at http://cci.org and Instagram and Twiter at @ccicanine. You can find us on the we...2020-03-0400 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 55 | Food, Wellness Culture & Chronic Illness -- feat. Anna Sweeney, MS, CEDRD-SJoin us for a conversation with registered dietitian and MS Warrior, Anna Sweeney, MS, CEDRD-S. We chat about diet and wellness culture, problematic "curative" MS diets, privilege, intuitive eating and more. Stay tuned for this enlightening conversation. You can find Anna on Instagram and Twitter @dietitiananna as well as her website: http://wholelifeRD.com You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access...2020-02-2943 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 54 | Synergy: Stress, Chronic Illness & Being Black (Part II) -- feat. Dr. Donald Grant, Jr, PsyDJoin us for Part II of our series on stress, chronic illness & Black health, featuring Psychologist Dr. Donald Grant, Jr., PsyD. We talk about oppression. intergenerational trauma, as well as the physiological manifestations of stress. We also discuss links to chronic illness. Could there possibly be a link between intergenerational trauma and MS in Black people? Dr. Grant is a socio-cultural analyst and mental health expert who has served as an educator, media analyst, child welfare administrator, trainer, presenter, and social services advocate. Dr. Grant currently occupies two roles as the Executive Director of Mindful Training Solutions...2020-02-2238 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 53 | Synergy: Stress, Chronic Illness & Being Black (Part I) -- feat. Dr. Donald Grant, Jr., PsyDJoin us for Part I of our series on stress, chronic illness & Black health, featuring Psychologist Dr. Donald Grant, Jr., PsyD. We talk about oppression. intergenerational trauma, as well as the physiological manifestations of stress. We also discuss links to chronic illness. Could there possibly be a link between intergenerational trauma and MS in Black people? Dr. Grant is a socio-cultural analyst and mental health expert who has served as an educator, media analyst, child welfare administrator, trainer, presenter, and social services advocate. Dr. Grant currently occupies two roles as the Executive Director of Mindful Training Solutions...2020-02-1535 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 52 | Black Women, Healthcare & MS: Reflections -- feat. Sydney B.We are joined today by Sydney B. to reflect with us on navigating the healthcare system as a Black woman with MS, and the unique challenges that we face. You can find Sydney on Instagram @thesydneyrae. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Your support helps us offset the cost of maintaining our website, pay...2020-02-0848 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 51 | MS is MS: Labels, Progression & TMI -- feat. Dr. Aaron Boster, MDJoin us as we talk with one of our favorite guests -- neurologist & MS specialist Dr. Aaron Boster, MD. We chat about clinicians' responsibility to know and respect their patients' "TMI thresholds", and the problematic nature of MS "categories". We also talk about Dr. Boster's new practice -- The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis! Check it out at http://www.bosterms.com You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com...2020-02-0159 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 50 | M&M Party Line #1 -- feat. Ardra Shephard, Damian Washington & Carlos Kareem WindhamWe made it to 50! To celebrate this milestone, join us for the first-ever Myelin & Melanin Party Line! The party line is an opportunity for us to talk with some of our faves in the MS Community about provocative topics in the MS world. Today we are joined by Ardra Shephard (www.trippingonair.com), Damian Washington (http://youtube.com/nostressms) and Carlos Kareem Windham (https://www.instagram.com/elcaballonegrito). You don't want to miss this engaging conversation. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You c...2020-01-2558 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 49: A Shifting Narrative: On Being Black With MS -- feat. Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, MDJoin us for the Season 3 opener as we talk with noted neurologist & MS specialist Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, MD. We talk about narratives surrounding MS in the Black population, resilience and more. You don't want to miss this engaging conversation. You can find Dr. Williams on Instagram @thenerdyneurologist and on her website at https://joilifewellness.com/ You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- http://patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can g...2020-01-1824 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | Stories from Across the Pond -- feat. Gemma Allen & Laura ThorneHappy Holidays! In the spirit of gift-giving and the holiday season, we're giving you one more bonus episode before Season 3 begins streaming January 18, 2020. All MS is different. We know this of course, but it was put into a greater perspective as we recorded this bonus episode from our forthcoming “Stories From Across the Pond” series. We had the pleasure of chatting with Gemma Allen [ of Shift.MS] and Laura Thorne [ of www.lovememontree.com ] -- both from the UK -- about their MS stories. You can find Gemma and Laura on Instagram, respectively, at @gems1247 and...2019-12-2100 min
Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempBONUS | Adversity, Resilience & MS -- feat. Dr. Brandon Beaber, MDSeason 2 ended a few weeks ago, but in the spirit of gratitude and thanks, please enjoy this bonus episode. In this episode, we talk with neurologist and MS specialist Dr. Brandon Beaber about his recently published book 'Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis', and how resilience is an ever-changing concept for people who face adversity like MS. You can find Dr. Beaber on Twitter @brandon_beaber, and on his YouTube channel. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on Yo...2019-11-3020 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 46 | Out of the Mouths of Babes [ Part II ] & Season 2 ReflectionsWe started Season 2 with reflections from the children in our lives. We only found it fitting to end Season 2 with part 2 of their conversation. Join us for the Season 2 finale of Myelin & Melanin. We’ll be back for Season 3 in January 2020, but stay tuned to our social media and YouTube channel for videos, bonus episodes and more. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for helping make Season 2 a success! Stream the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play and everywhere you...2019-11-1500 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 45 | Social Media, Storytelling and Support: Coping With MS (feat. Ardra Shephard)Tune in as we are joined once again by one of our favorite MS bloggers, Ardra Shephard. We talk about social media, sharing our stories, and how our coping has changed throughout the many years since our diagnosis. You can check out Ardra's blog at trippingonair.com. Find her on social media by searching for Tripping on Air. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Peace! 2019-11-021h 03Myelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 44 | "There is No Normal Body": A Conversation with Sonya Renee TaylorJoin us as we talk with award-winning poet, author, and activist, Sonya Renee Taylor about her book 'The Body is Not An Apology' and changing our internal narrative about what "normal" is in this ableist society. Joining Daana. and sitting in for Dawn today as guest co-host is Carlos Kareem Windham (who you'll remember from our series "Beyond Montel: Black Men and MS"). You don't want to miss this important and engaging conversation. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us o...2019-10-1940 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 43 | A, B or C Your Way Out: Letting $h!t Go with MS -- feat. Damian WashingtonJoin us for a conversation with MS YouTube Vlogger Damian Washington about holding space, toxic positivity, and dealing with tone-deaf responses about MS. You can find Damian on Instagram, Twitter and his MS YouTube vlog "No Stress MS" You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Peace!2019-10-0551 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 42 | Don't Be a Looky-Loo: Appropriate Support, Toxic Positivity and MS -- feat. Dr. Virginia Seewaldt, PhDTune in as we are joined again by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Virginia Seewaldt, PhD. We talk with her about the Ring Theory of Support, staying in your lane, and toxic positivity. Don't miss this engaging conversation. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Peace!2019-09-2145 minMyelin & Melanin: Raising The TempEpisode 41 | Her Sister's Keeper: A Sibling's Relationship With MS -- feat. Courtney TownsendWhen one person is diagnosed with MS, their entire family is diagnosed, by extension. Join us for a candid and heartwarming conversation with Daana's sister, Courtney who shares her experiences about how MS has impacted her. You don't want to miss this amazing conversation. You can find Courtney on Facebook (Courtney Townsend) and Instagram @i_am_courtneyclare. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Peace! 2019-09-071h 13