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Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 16: ADHD in AdultsRecorded live on Fireside, every Sunday at 8:00 pm. Join me at https://f.chat/FJF4 . This episode explores ADHD in adults, mental health inequity in diagnosis & treatment, coping strategies and so much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2022-03-071h 08
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 15: Finding Comfort in DiscomfortThis is a recording from Smart for a Black Girl Live Radio Show on Fireside discussing surviving a system where the deck is stacked against you. The ultimate goal is to dismantle the system but that takes time and resources. So what do we do until then? How do we cope & survive?
2022-02-281h 09
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 14: A Taste of Cultural Humilitykopn.org conversation about Social Justice, Cultural Humility & other topics with myself and my old academic advisor, Dr. Dick Dalton.Dr. Dalton hosts a local show that provides a platform for important conversation regarding various aspects of Social Justice. These conversations are thought provoking, promoting self awareness & reflection. Consider the following:Can/should people change just because they are presented with the truth as we see it? When does empathy end?
2022-02-2159 min
Glocal News in Social Artistry"Cultural Humility" with Nicketa CoombsNicketa Nicola Coombs, PhD, has built an excellent, holistic foundation for working in School Psychology with her degrees in Exercise Science, Wellness, Education, and School Psychology. Black women are some of the least protected demographic in the US and it hasn't been easy for Nicketa. The School to Prison Pipeline is of great concern to Nicketa. She works to increase quality in relationships, equity in school discipline and correcting the disparities due to race, gender, sexual identity, and sexual orientation. She is teaching Cultural Diversity this year at Mizzou.
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2022-02-0859 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 13: World Mental Health Day: Inequalities in Academia & Professional Training Spaces.It’s World Mental Health Day & this episode explores an “unpopular area” related to Mental Health which involves Academia and Training. This is a raw unfiltered discussion between Mental Health Professionals and a Medical Doctor because our Mental Health also matters. • How does your Social Climate affect your Mental Health? Do you feel a Sense of Belonging or Isolation? Are you fully supported or does it come with conditions? Is your voice heard or sabotaged and silenced? Listen, like, share, subscribe, comment Etc. Get involved! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm
2021-10-1155 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 12: Sexual Liberation- Taking Our Power BackThis episode briefly discusses how various societies, institutions & men in particular, assign value to women based on “sexual behaviors”. The patriarchy is built on the oppression of women, especially targeting those outwardly displaying sexual freedom. I hope today is the day that you take your power back via liberation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-2312 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 11: Trauma Sensitive Way of Life2020 and 2021 has been overwhelming for most of us, dealing with various types of loss, pain, worry, grief, trauma, mental illnesses, health scares etc. This episode introduces the idea of leading with a trauma sensitive approach with our interpersonal & intra-personal relationships. It also acknowledges that trauma is NOT the new clout term- instead of criticizing that everyone is talking about it, maybe we should view it as less people suffering in silence for various reasons. So many of us are fighting battles we never discuss- lead with kindness. ♥️--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podca...
2021-04-1025 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 10: The Cost of Blackness: Almost Losing My LifeHow Racial Disparities in Healthcare Almost Cost Me My Life ————-This episode begins as a check-in & brief life update but the true focus is on racial disparities in healthcare. In JULY I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Embolism in every lobe of both lungs, a deflated heart valve, deflated intra ventricular septum & a right heart strain after constantly being ignored by the doctors since reporting symptoms in JANUARY. Basically spent 7 months in pain, distress & constant fatigue after multiple doctors visits & their assumptions that I was just wanting pain medicine. By the time they decided to LISTEN and take me serious- I was NO l...
2020-10-3017 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 9: Social Justice AdvocateConversation with former advisor and fellow social justice advocate, Dr. Dalton. This episode discusses Cultural Competence, Cultural Humility, Advocacy Efforts and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-08-281h 01
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 8 Triumph after Trauma: Beating AdversityLive interview on SportsNation: “From humble beginnings Nicketa Coombs, a multiple All-American athlete, used track and field as a conduit towards two Bachelor's and two Master's degrees. She is now mere months away from a Phd. She tells her story of her triumph over adversity Saturday at 5:30 pm on Sportsnation Live on Nationwide 90fm - 90.1 to 90. 9on the FM band; YouTube at Nationwide 90 FM, nationwideradiojm.com and Flow Channel 916”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-07-2636 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 7: Coping with COVID as a Foreigner ➖Home Away Home.How are you coping with COVID❓. Join us as we discuss how COVID has affected us as foreigners who are “home” away from “home”, places that we have attachment but still a troubled sense of belonging. Compassion, collaboration & kindness is how we make it. ❤️--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-05-1831 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 6:The Experience of International Student-Athletes➡️ Land of Opportunities and....Isolation?Will we ever get to a point where International Student-Athletes feel fully supported and valued? Feel welcomed? Feel safe? Feel informed? ~~~~~~--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2019-12-3036 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 5: Discursive Injustice: The Power in Language & Authority x Social IdentitiesWhat are the implications when Social Identities intersect with the Power in Language & Authority?When I walk into a college classroom as a BLACK FEMALE instructor, I have to prove why I’m qualified to be there, even after 4 college degrees— the same does not ring true for my White peers, especially males. Why?In this segment, Al & I explore the intricacies of the philosophy behind power, authority, language along with intersectionality. (Even the impact on/of social media!)Al is a 5th year PhD candidate in Philosophy & Also the president of my Mizzou’s graduate student government. His research examin...
2019-11-1419 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 4: Woes & Wins of Graduate School. 📚Unfiltered & honest conversations between Nicketa 🇯🇲 & Nikita 🇹🇹 about maneuvering grad school/doctoral programs. Nicketa- 4th year doctoral student in school psychology. Nikita- 2nd year doctoral student in special education. Check it out!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2019-09-1625 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 3: Conversations About Colorism.Often times we acknowledge the negative experiences of Black Women with darker skin, but rarely do we talk about the experiences & biases against Black Women who are light skin. Why is this? Listen to a conversation about colorism between myself & my dear friend Carmaleta. ♥️ Feel free to add to the conversation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2019-05-0411 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 2: Identities as Risk Factors.- Why are aspects of my identity risk factors against me, my well-being and the quality of my life? - Why are Black Females the least protected group?.- We often hear and talk about the school to prison pipeline and the effects on Black boys and men as if there’s no impact on Black girls & Black women. Why?- Black girls and Black women are severely impacted by numerous racial disparities. Not only do they share these experiences with Black men and boys, they have additional struggles that only a black female would know, much less understand. Why is th...
2019-03-2313 min
Smart For A Black GirlEpisode 1: Stigmas & StereotypesThe underlying meaning of Smart For a Black Girl. A quick chat with an Atlanta freelance director who has seen this same prejudice within the movie industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2019-03-0106 min
Smart For A Black GirlWelcome to my podcast, Smart For A Black Girl.This episode is a short introduction to me, my work and a quick overview of my goals for this podcast. I am looking forward to exploring the social justice realm from various perspectives and disciplines with you all. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2019-02-2402 min