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Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily LifeBonus. Race, Christian Faith, and Social Action (Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery)Episode 69. Terrlyn was already my guest on the first episode of the year, number 58, and has returned for this Bonus episode. As such, we will focus on a topic rather than her personal faith path. In this case, we will talk more deeply about her work on dismantling racism, how that relates to DEIB – diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – as well as the relationship between social justice action and awareness of difference. If you have not already listened to her earlier episode, I encourage you to do so, though today’s discussion stands on its own. A link...2024-05-3047 min
Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily LifeA Christian on Dismantling Racism – Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry AveryEpisode 58.Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery, a pastologist (ordained minister and licensed psychologist), TEDx speaker, and author, joins me to talk about her second book Dismantling Racism: Healing Separation from the Inside Out. Packed with stories of anti-racism and ways to increase one’s sacred intelligence, Dismantling Racism proved a rich and engaging topic for our conversation. Terrlyn shares her ideas on the intersection of sacred motive, self-ish mindset and shared movement. We can each contribute something to this critical personal and communal work. Quoting the bible’s Scroll of Esther, she notes that “You were born f...2024-01-1144 min
An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy SuttonAn Arc Bender's Journal with Rev. Dr. TLC (Terrlyn Curry Avery)In this episode of An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton, we welcome guest Rev. Dr. TLC (Terrlyn Curry Avery), the creator of Pastology, the cutting edge field that focuses on the synergy between pastoring and psychology.
Tune in to this episode as Rev. Dr. TLC talks about:
* Her latest book, Dismantling Racism: Healing Separation From The Inside Out
* How to reflect inward in order to make yourself a stronger advocate for dismantling racism
* Envisioning racial equity and believing what we can do to change...2023-04-1416 min
Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCWhat Made Me Who I AmThursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Listeners will be inspired to reflect on their own stories and what calls them to the work of social justice.EPISODE SUMMARY:Most of us don't just wake up one day and say "I'm going to fight for social justice." Likely, the notion to stand up for others, to empower one another, and to be concerned for humanity has been a spark or flame within us for years. At times, it can feel like we were born with this drive. Perhaps, it i...2023-03-021h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCThe Foundation of Racism is RaceThursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will gain a perspective on how the word "race" perpetuates racism and it should be taken out of our vocabulary.EPISODE SUMMARY:Most of us know that race is a social construct, but are we aware of its original intent and how the creation of this category contributes to current day racism? The use of race influences the outcome and treatment of individuals in areas such as real estate, specialized skill positions, social situations, educational endeavors, finance, medical, law...2023-02-091h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCCross Racial SolidarityThursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will learn how white antiracist leaders of the past can inform present day activism by people who are white. EPISODE SUMMARY:Dismantling racism requires mobilizing masses of white people to get involved and stand up for racial justice. Lynn Burnett believes that if white people understood their own history of advocacy and activism, they would be inspired. He believes that the knowledge of white antiracists in history can help to raise a white antiracist generation and support their commitment t...2023-02-021h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCLet's Talk EmbodimentThursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will gain insight about how the embodiment of race is weaponized.EPISODE SUMMARY:What is embodiment and what does it have to do with dismantling racism and racial equity? How is it used as a weapon? We know that race is both socially constructed and non-biological. Yet, it is important to take a deep dive into the complexity of race as it is also bio-cultural, intellectual, and spiritual in nature. Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits d...2023-01-261h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCHow to Create a Social MovementThursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will gain valuable steps on what it takes to create social change.EPISODE SUMMARY:Change does not happen overnight, especially when it's radical change. Movements such as the Civil Rights Movement, Women's Rights, LGBTQIA Rights, and more started because a group of people saw injustices and wanted to take a stand. These movements took preparation, strategy, education, and deep commitment to social ideals that are centered on equity and human rights. These movements took individual people getting involved and...2023-01-1959 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCHow Do You Reconcile a Lynching?Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will discover how communities can reconcile acts of terrorism and ways to create a new identity. Listeners will also hear how one person can make a difference.EPISODE SUMMARY:In 1902, Alonzo Tucker was lynched in front of 300 spectators in Coos Bay Oregon. He was one of 4400 racial terror lynchings in the United States during the period between Reconstruction and World War II. The pain and trauma of these vicious acts have lasting impact for individuals of African American descent...2023-01-121h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCHealing the Wounds of Chattel SlaveryThursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will learn ways that all people can heal from racial trauma.EPISODE SUMMARY:Chattel slavery is one of the most visible signs of racism in America. Unfortunately, many refuse to talk about it and would rather pretend as if it never existed or that we should simply move on. It is impossible to move on or even heal from its pain and structural separation without addressing its significant trauma on enslaved people.Join Rev. Dr. TLC and...2023-01-0559 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCThe Edge of EverydayThursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will discover how to move beyond fears to a place of fulfillment in order to live a life that is in alignment with one's core values.EPISODE SUMMARY:What happens when personal beliefs collide with family beliefs? In the quest to dismantle racism, people often find themselves in a dilemma, having to decide such things as whether to talk about race at a family gathering, whether to confront a family member about a racists act, whether to go against...2022-12-151h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCPolitics, Race, Sexuality, and MoreWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will have an opportunity to listen in on a dynamic dialogue and discover how one community is choosing to dismantle racism as well as the laws that negatively impact the LGBTQIA community.EPISODE SUMMARY:November 23, 2022 marked the two year anniversary of Aidan Ellison's murder by Robert Keegan, a white man who shot him for playing his music too loud in a hotel parking lot. The murder shook some residents to the core and was/is a painful reminder of the value that some individuals place on p...2022-12-081h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCComing to the TableDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLC offers open-hearted conversations about racism, how it’s hidden in plain sight, and the ways in which it's crippling America (and beyond). We will shatter bias and assumptions with our guests, who illuminate the forces at play that perpetuate systemic inequity.Rev. Dr. TLC’s audience will be invited to move from history to healing as she and her guest dismantle racism by tapping into our sacred intelligence, a process which invites each of us to recognize our shared humanity. It’s time for each of us to uncover, dismantle, and eradic...2022-12-011h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCFrom Othering to HonoringThursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will have an opportunity to listen in on a dynamic interracial dialogue and discover how we can move beyond our discomfort in dismantling racism to a place of committed intention to connect on a deeper level with one another.EPISODE SUMMARY:Race is a social construct and yet we can not avoid its impact when we move throughout society. We understand one another and make meaning/assumptions about people and situations based on who we believe them to be...2022-11-171h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCAll That JazzWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will learn tools to expand their awareness about racism in their own disciplines/areas of interests and how to honor the contributions of all in the telling of our history.EPISODE SUMMARY:Jazz originated in the African American community of New Orleans. The world has been blessed by notable artists such as Eubie Blake, Ethel Waters, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Al Jolson, Benny Goodman and many more. Jazz has been a source of healing, joy, and even controversy. While it highlights the richness of the Black...2022-11-031h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCStories MatterWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will get insight from a professional theater practitioner about the social impact of storytelling. Listeners will learn about the new project at Artreach, Inc. that aims to use theater to illuminate racial bias in mental health and healthcare.EPISODE SUMMARY:Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie said, "Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower, and to humanize. Stories can break the dignity of a people. But stories can also repair that broken dignity.” When used fo...2022-10-201h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCMenopause DisparityWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Listeners will learn how menopause is experienced differently because of systematic racial disparities. The audience will hear from a Workplace Menopause Strategist how she works to advocate for people going through menopause, especially in the context of professional settings. EPISODE SUMMARY:The impact of menopause is unique to each individual. It is also the case that research has shown that menopause symptoms, like many health conditions, have a disproportionate affect on nonwhite people. Rev. Dr. TLC will be joined by Women’s Wellbeing and Workplace Menopause Strat...2022-10-1359 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCWhy We Need Black BooksWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Listeners gain perspective on the role of literature in the movement to dismantle racism and other systems of oppression. The audience will hear our host and guest discuss how to tap into various healing modalities to generate strength and purpose in black bodies of culture.EPISODE SUMMARY:There is an extensive history of black people being denied access to literacy, as well as literature being used to bolster racist ideals. That is why spotlighting books that allow marginalized people to feel seen, valued, and inspired challenges white supremacy...2022-10-061h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCRacism & ReligionWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Get first-hand accounts of how racist ideals are upheld in places of worship in both subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Learn ways to recognize racism in religious spaces, and how it can compromise individual and communal spirituality.EPISODE SUMMARY:There is a long history of abusing religion in order to justify and perpetuate racism and white supremacy. Rev. Dr. TLC will be joined by licensed minister, Stephane Browder to discuss the spiritual and communal effects of racism in places of worship. Indoctrinated racism in these set...2022-09-291h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCAligning With Our Divine SelvesWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Listeners will gain insight and tools to embrace their innate divinity and sacred intelligence.The audience will learn how that inner divinity informs how they can contribute to dismantling systems of oppression habitually.EPISODE SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. TLC, who coined the term "sacred intelligence," will be joined by author, healer and astrologer, Martha Alter Hines, MSW. They will discuss how alignment and remembrance of ourselves as beings with innate, divine intelligence supports the work of dismantling racism. When challenging injustice, this alignment with the divine assists in...2022-09-221h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCCourtlandt ButtsWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of examining, confronting, and reconciling history in order to heal racial wounds and to dismantle racism.EPISODE SUMMARY:In Part 1 of Justice for Life, Mr. Butts shared how his organization, LifeGuardian Worldwide takes a deeper dive into the core of our humanity by abiding by the spiritual basis of justice and equity advocacy. In Part 2, he will talk about the healing work of Diving With A Purpose, whose goal is to restore our oceans and preserve our h...2022-09-1557 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCStarting With the SelfWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will get tools to identify symptoms of racism within themselves as a prerequisite to challenging harmful ideologies externally. Listeners will gain a more thorough understanding of the various ways racism presents itself, and how they can use their individual power to disrupt patterns of inequity.EPISODE SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. TLC will be joined by Waleska Lugo-DeJesús, CEO of Inclusive Strategies to talk about Racial Healing as a process to learn our truth first and then understand others. How can we use our lived experiences to d...2022-09-081h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCJustice for Life ItselfThe audience will learn about ancient principles that promote self-knowledge, the foundation of meaningful equity work. Listeners will gain insight and tools for engaging in the spiritual work required to dismantle systematic oppression. Race is a social construct. To challenge it, we need to study the ways in which it has impacted our lives as well as develop the capacity to interrupt its effects internally and systemically. The current form of the construct of race is at best 500-600 years old, while our humanity is several hundreds of thousands, even millions of years old, and t...2022-09-021h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCTruth Be Told about the "One Drop Rule"WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will learn the history behind normalized present day ideals of racial purity, discrimination, and violence. Listeners will gain awareness of the inhumanity and trauma passed down in ideology, bureaucracy, and DNA.EPISODE SUMMARY:Our DNA is the storage device that holds the unvarnished truth and cannot be destroyed. This DNA holds the trauma of enslavement and the assault on the loins of the enslaved. Colonial settlers created a "mulatto" race when they raped and impregnated African, Caribbean, Native American, enslaved women and children. During and after...2022-08-2559 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCHow to Answer the CallWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Listeners will gain awareness of their own privileges, and how they can embrace them for the benefit of the collective. The audience will hear personal experiences of being marginalized in one social sphere while being put on a pedestal in another, and learn how to recognize their privilege when it shows up.EPISODE SUMMARY:We must be consistent in reminding ourselves of the significance of intersectionality. The systems and ideologies that run the world took centuries to construct and continue to develop and interact in their nuanced ways...2022-08-1158 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCRaised in the SippListeners will get a personal account of what it was like to witness integration. Gangaji will share how it catalyzed her growth and shifted her perspective as a white woman in the South. The audience will hear how the contrasting journeys of Rev. Dr. TLC and Gangaji both resulted in spiritual commitments to advocating for love and equity.EPISODE SUMMARY:It was 1962 when violent riots broke out on the campus of the University of Mississippi "Ole Miss" following the enrollment of James Meredith, a black Air Force veteran. The integration of the previously all-white school...2022-08-041h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCTaking Responsibility for White Male Fragility (Part 2)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Listeners will be more equipped to recognize the connections between hyper-masculinity and the perpetuation of racism. Men will be able to notice the ways hyper-masculine socialization affects their own lives, learn to better care for themselves emotionally, and be part of the solution towards dismantling these suffocating systems.EPISODE SUMMARY:Oppressive constructs such as white supremacy, patriarchy, and heteronormativity can seem independent, however, they work in tandem every day. The generalized qualifications of masculinity and femininity that are systematically asserted throughout our lives serve white supremacy and the...2022-07-2855 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCWrestling with the Complexities of RacismWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Dr. Palmer will share a personal account of her experience with the inner work as well as external interactions that we part of her journey with contributing to the solution. Listeners will get some context around the connections between colonialism, our economy, and racism, as well as tools to challenge these systems on a daily basis.EPISODE SUMMARY:The ideals and practices of colonialism are at the root of racism, and specifically, anti-blackness around the world.Colonialism has and continues to be fuel for the global...2022-07-211h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCParadox of PowerWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? The audience will learn how to recognize harmful actions and organizational policies, so they can call it out and encourage accountability when they see it.EPISODE SUMMARY: Racism and prejudice often rear their ugly heads with witnesses. Racism is as deadly as it is because it often shows up in the most public of spaces: workplaces, schools, on television, in movies, and on our streets in full view of anyone passing by. How different would the world be if bystanders ceased to stand by in the midst of racist acts? 2022-07-1458 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCThe Magic of MulticulturalismWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will get specific examples about how cross-cultural exchanges can be both personally and systematically beneficial.EPISODE SUMMARY:Racism and prejudice rob its perpetrators and victims of all the benefits of multiculturalism. The unhealthy culture of racial hierarchy and systematic bias limits the kind of cross-cultural collaboration and exchange of ideas that leads to meaningful progress. Everyone is at a disadvantage while living under these conditions. Rev. Dr. TLC welcomes author, motivational speaker, Sports & DEI Advocate, and retired athlete, Bo-Dean Sanders. They will discuss the bene...2022-07-071h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCTaking Responsibility for White Male FragilityThe audience will learn about the connections between toxic masculinity and white supremacy. They will be able to better see the signs in their lives so they too can become part of the solution instead of contributing to the issue.Oppressive constructs such as white supremacy, patriarchy, and heteronormativity can seem independent, however,They work in tandem every day. The generalized qualifications of masculinity and femininity that are systematically asserted throughout our lives serve white supremacy and the oppression/suppression of all people. Rev. Dr. TLC will be joined by Boysen Hodgson, Communications Director...2022-06-301h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCHealing Racial TraumaThe audience will gain insight into the long-lasting effects of racial trauma, and how it can be healed with honesty, compassion, accountability, and justice.Prejudice has birthed more traumatic events and unjust experiences than we could possibly tally. The longstanding emotional, psychological, and sometimes physical scars that these occurrences cause are not easily healed. However, some healing is possible with the powerful combination of truth and the pursuit of justice.Rev. Dr. TLC once again welcomes Charles Robinson. The last time Charles was a guest, he shared a story of a racist experience that still impacts...2022-06-231h 01
The Revelation ProjectEpisode 132: Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery - Dismantling Racism from the Inside OutIn this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming back Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery to talk about anti-racism.
In our first discussion, we explored her work in helping heal religious trauma, which is also intersectional to racism and a by-product of patriarchy.
Today we dove into her book Dismantling Racism from the Inside Out, and how these times invite us to reckon with our internal bias and require us to untangle the lies of us and them, black or white, and other corrupt programs of patriarchy.
Some of the topics we discussed included:2022-06-2259 min
Round Hill RadioThe Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L Curry-Avery - S6E43The Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L Curry-Avery (Or Dr. TLC, as she's affectiiontaely known), speaks to us about the importance of knowing your "why" when working to dismantle racism. You can listen to her podcast "Dismantling Racism" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dismantle-racism-with-rev-dr-tlc/id1575404716,and learn more at https://www.sacredintelligence.com2022-06-2123 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCMeet Greatness HalfwayThe audience will gain insight into how they can break the barriers standing in their path to fulfillment and how the path to personal greatness aligns with our collective path to an equitable world.We all enter the world with abundant power to achieve greatness, in whatever package may be meant for us. Greatness seeks us, but it's up to us to forge a path so we can meet it halfway. That path is bound to have some obstacles, but we are fully capable of breaking them down and navigating toward our fullest potential. Rev. Dr. TLC a...2022-06-161h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCSeparate and Not EqualThe audience will learn about how communities that do not interact with BIPOC can still perpetuate racism. They should listen to learn how to contribute to the solution rather than the problem.It is easy to turn away from problems when they do not hurt us in conspicuous ways. White people, especially those in predominantly white spaces often believe they have the luxury of ignoring racism and its impact. But the reality is that no one on this planet is immune to the threatening effects of this embedded and persistent issue. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and...2022-06-091h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCLeading in Conscious UnityThe audience will gain an understanding of how their individual self-awareness impacts how they engage in a multi-cultural reality. They should listen to learn how to improve their leadership skills, especially in the context of antiracism. Dismantling racism begins with a conscious awareness of who you are at your best. Too many people attempt to lead without a clear understanding of who they are by how they most naturally think, feel, and behave. Becoming a better leader begins with self-awareness around how we engage in a multicultural reality. This is about how we interact with people different f...2022-06-021h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCReturning to Workplace RacismAudience will gain insight into moments that may seem insignificant and learn how to recognize and challenge racism, specifically in the workplace. We have heard the term "microaggression" before. It is no surprise that there has been a recent wave of renewed commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, however studies show that workplace microaggressions have virtually not improved particularly for women of color since 2019. Since the start of the pandemic, the question of returning the the workplace has been of public concern mainly due to fear of COVID-19. Workplace racism is a significant deterrent for many with t...2022-05-261h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCManifest Destiny of RacismThe audience will gain a better understanding of the origins of racism and therefore the current ways it manifests. Listeners will also gain insight into how we can begin to address the generations of trauma and dismantle the systems that caused it.The racist world we live in today has been in the making for several centuries. Its roots are tangled with ideals that the sustainment of our governing systems still depends on including colonialism, imperialism, and capitalism. Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Charles L. Robinson, JD will discuss the origins of racism, how i...2022-05-191h 00
Mitchell Levy Presents AHA MomentsDr. Terrlyn Curry Avery, Jo Dodds & Tameika Isaac Devine on Thought Leader Life Credibility SpecialsGet to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields.Dr. Terrylyn Curry Avery is a spiritual leader, author, speaker, and founder and owner of Sacred Intelligence, LLC. She is also the creator of a cutting-edge field called “Pastology,” which focuses on the synergy between pastoring and psychology, as she is both an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and a licensed psychologist. She is passionate about helping and working with women with her unique approach to therapy and healing. She trav...2022-05-1822 min
America Meditating RadioHealing Separation from the Inside Out w/ Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery & SisterThe word racism carries a heavy burden, and the thought of dismantling it has even more weight. Our guest today, Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery tackles this subject with finesse and instills hope that it is possible to achieve racial equity. She leads the charge against fear, guilt, and shame that often comes with addressing racism. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery is an ordained minister and licensed psychologist who invites people into transformation through the journey of sacred intelligence: tapping into one’s internal source to make intelligent choices that manifest the good of humanity. She helps leaders di...2022-05-1336 minAmerica Meditating RadioHealing Separation from the Inside Out w/ Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery & SisterThe word racism carries a heavy burden, and the thought of dismantling it has even more weight. Our guest today, Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery tackles this subject with finesse and instills hope that it is possible to achieve racial equity. She leads the charge against fear, guilt, and shame that often comes with addressing racism. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery is an ordained minister and licensed psychologist who invites people into transformation through the journey of sacred intelligence: tapping into one’s internal source to make intelligent choices that manifest the good of humanity. She helps leaders di...2022-05-1336 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCRecognizing Systemic GaslightingThe audience will gain historical insight into how gaslighting and performative activism plays a role in the lack of progress in racial equity.It's no big secret that racial injustice is still at work despite decades of advocacy for change. Although those years bore a meaningful shift in culture when it comes to tolerance, we still face many systemic obstacles on the road to racial equity. Why is that? Many of the gestures we've seen the government make in the name of racial justice have been just that: gestures. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and...2022-05-051h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCMaximizing Your Energy For GoodThe audience will gain energetic tools to maximize their time and energy, specifically in the context of work as a change agent.Without the pressures of challenging longstanding and oppressive systems, we already have many things to keep up with within our daily lives. To engage in the work of dismantling racism without neglecting ourselves and/or our various responsibilities, we need to maximize our energy physically, mentally, and beyond.Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Debra Poneman. Debra is an award-winning speaker, a best-selling author of 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘥𝘰𝘭 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘭, and founder of Yes to Success Seminars, Inc.. She will share her experience with using energetic tools and the power of the...2022-04-2857 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCHealing Separation From the Inside OutThe audience will get a peek into what this book has to offer to those who wish to positively contribute to the cause of dismantling racism. Listen to gain a few tools that every change agent needs. Join our host Rev. Dr. TLC to discuss her new book! The word racism carries a heavy burden, and the thought of dismantling it has even more weight. People often ask whether it's possible to end racism.Rev. Dr. TLC believes it's important to do what we can to achieve this goal and wants to support others who a...2022-04-211h 01
Make it Make Sense: A Quiet Rebel PodcastS3E3: Dismantling Racism with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry AveryMake it Make Sense is a Quiet Rebel Podcast where Tracie Jae and her guest try to make sense of the things which make no sense to them.This week's guest is Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery (TLC) and we discussed dismantling racism.About TerrlynRev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery (TLC) is a pastologist (ordained minister and licensed psychologist) who invites people into transformation through the journey of sacred intelligence: tapping into one’s internal source in order to make intelligent choices that manifest the good of humanity. She helps leaders disc...2022-04-1827 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCStories of Our AncestorsThe audience will experience some personal stories of enslaved people and their descendants, learn how the connection to those before us can influence our actions in the present, and learn how they can contribute to the force of change.Storytelling holds immense power and has been the foundation of human interaction since the start of civilization. What better way to illustrate our struggles, our victories, our humanity? Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Terry Franklin, as Terry shares his journey of discovering his family's "freedom papers" and how he came to strive for a m...2022-04-141h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCAutism and the Intersectionality of RaceParticipants will discover what factors contribute to why children of color are not identified. Listeners will gain an awareness of how race intersects with autism, particularly how black and brown folks are treated.April begins Autism Acceptance Month, and it is estimated that 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism. According to the Center for Disease Control, more white children are identified with autism than children of color. What accounts for this difference? Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she and her guest, Theresa Noye discuss the intersectionality of race and autism. Ms. Noye is the author o...2022-04-071h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCIntimacy of RaceThis week on Dismantle Racism, Rev. Dr TLC welcomes best selling author Eva Medilek.We are all deeply connected, even though we imagine ourselves to be different from one another based on race, class, gender, and more. We create narratives that prevent us from seeing the wounds of others and/or about whether we are capable of disrupting systems that perpetuate those wounds. Even when we are similar, we might find ourselves shying away from addressing the hurts and pains thrown at us. Do you ever wonder how you fit into the puzzle of ending oppressive systems?2022-03-311h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCEmpower Ourselves, Disempower RacismListeners will gain insight into the specific effects racism has on us and what tools they can use to empower themselves and therefore work to dismantle racism.Racism's far reaches affect all of us deeply, in ways we do not even realize. Like any constant stress, it takes a toll on us physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Coping with any stress, especially one that is perpetuated throughout most systems and institutions including those that govern our lives requires intentional practice. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guests, Devin Berry and Tara Mulay! Tara and Devin are Insig...2022-03-241h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCWaking Up In The Racist MatrixThe audience will gain personal insight about how to make the shift from perpetuating racism to learning to dismantle it. They should listen so they can gather the necessary tools in becoming part of the solution instead of the problem.Those who do not face the direct consequences of racism have the luxury and the curse of being blind to its evils. However, especially since the Black Lives Matter movement rocked the nation and demanded that this country open its eyes, remaining unconscious to the horrific effects of racism is a choice. Join Rev. Dr. T...2022-03-171h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCFacing Workplace Racism as a WomanThe audience will gain a better understanding about what nonwhite women face in the workplace and how they can support these women thriving in professional environments.We're digging deeper into the insidious ways patriarchy and white supremacy work together. We know that a white woman makes a fraction of a white man's dollar, but a nonwhite woman makes even less. Not only does a woman of color get compensated appallingly less than her white counterparts for her work, but she will often face discriminations, big and small, while she does it.Join Rev. Dr. TLC and...2022-03-101h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCPublishing ChangeThe audience will gain an understanding of the negative impact lack of diversity in publishing has on all of us and how we can increase opportunities and visibilities for BIPOC writers. We've talked about racism bleeding into every area of our lives and culture including academia, medical care, the workplace, and more. What about the absence of influence of BIPOC in the spheres that produce and package vital information fed to the public? There is a harmful lack of diversity in publishing, specifically concerning non-fiction writing. We will dig into the arena of publishing, the wa...2022-03-031h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCLiberation in CommunityThe audience will gain tools to assist in disentangling themselves from a lifetime of oppressive conditioning at the hands of white supremacy and patriarchy. We are witnessing systems—white supremacy and patriarchy—breaking down all around us. Unfortunately, when systems of oppression are challenged, they rear up and create chaos. Like a living thing, they begin fighting for survival, and it may seem we are going backwards, not forwards. So what do we do in the face of this chaos? Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guests, Tracie Jae and Monette Chilson, as they discuss how we...2022-02-241h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCLet’s Talk About Race (and Other Hard Things)The audience will gain knowledge about how to create space for vulnerability and navigate compassionate dialogue in order to have progressive interactions concerning equity.Fear. Avoidance. Division. The safest path can feel like the one without dialogue in conversations about equity and diversity. What if you offend the other person? What if they challenge your beliefs? What if you ruin a relationship?Dr. Dome’s process makes space for vulnerability and helps participants engage in empathetic dialogue. Conflict is normal and survivable, and you don’t need special skills or experience to navigate it—you just n...2022-02-171h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCMeditation as a Tool to Dismantle RacismThe audience will gain understanding about how practicing meditation can result in meaningful internal change that can lead to the construction of a more equitable society. The popularity of practicing mindfulness, meditation, and promoting peace has surged in mainstream culture in recent years.If the ideas and practices of meditation, as well as racial equity, have had such an impact on our culture, then why is social peace still so far removed from our reality? Peace is often performed, but not lived. What is the difference between doing peace and being peaceful? J...2022-02-101h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCLet's Say Yes to the Mess!The audience will gain a deeper understanding of the mindset required to experience meaningful growth in any arena, but specifically the context of learning and unlearning about race. They should listen in to be better prepared to abandon the crutch of perfectionism. There is power in truth and transparency. The truth is that we have all been raised under oppressive systems, so we all have both learning and unlearning to do. The key to growth is fully accepting and recognizing that there is room for that growth to happen. Nurturing our expanding minds and hearts without feeding i...2022-01-271h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCThe Physics of Dismantling RacismThe audience will learn from an expert about the physics of change and how they can potentially use it to become agents of awakening in the journey to embrace differences and dismantle racism. Racism and its complexities are continuously unfolding and being deciphered. Such a large-scale and nuanced cultural phenomenon needs to be analyzed from all possible angles if we wish to dismantle the systems that it dominates. The study of the infinite world of physics has uncovered and solved countless scientific problems. Is there a way it can be applied to the concept of ra...2022-01-201h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCPost Traumatic Streets DisorderThe audience will gain a deeper understanding of the experiences within communities of color, especially those who have been affected by drug addiction, and receive insight about how they can stop perpetuating the ideals and supporting systems that contribute to the oppression of those communities. We must remember that racism is a means to hoard power. How does one ensure that certain people are robbed of their power? One does so by robbing them of their health, their wits, and their families (one's first ever support system). During the crack epidemic, sanctioned and perpetuated by the United S...2022-01-131h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCCultural FlipsideThe audience will gain a deeper understanding of the experiences within Latin and Latin American communities, and receive insight about how they can stop perpetuating the ideals and supporting systems that contribute to the oppression of those communities. The impact of anti-blackness and colorism has been worldwide. Those with lighter skin are systematically and culturally favored in virtually every community of color, including those of Latin descent. The supremacy of whiteness and Western culture has had significant effects on the ways that Latinx people are treated by others outside of their comm...2022-01-0600 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCUnraveling Racism: The Journey of Spiritual AwakeningSelf-reflection is a beautiful, difficult, and sometimes painful journey that can lead to freedom, significant growth, and harmonious relationships with others. The end result of this process can have a profound impact on our spiritual awakening, especially as it relates to unraveling racism, past and present. Journey with Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Hillary Larson, who will share her spiritual awakening and how unraveling racism prompted her to open a literacy center for gang kids. She will share her discovery of family history that reve...2021-12-161h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCGod, Patriarchy, and RacismHow many times have you seen God portrayed as a woman in the movies? With few exceptions, God is typically portrayed as a white male. How is the view of God related to racism and white supremacy?Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Monette Chilson, as they discuss the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and racism.Monette argues that if one has difficulty seeing God as anything other than male, they likely have difficulty seeing God as anything other than white. Monette will discuss her partnership with Girl God Books and her passion to expand...2021-12-091h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCSay Yes to the Mess!There is power in truth and transparency. The truth is that we have all been raised under oppressive systems, so we all have both learning and unlearning to do.The key to growth is fully accepting and recognizing that there is room for that growth to happen. Nurturing our expanding minds and hearts without feeding into the compulsion to judge or be “right” or “perfect” will produce the best results.Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Tracie Jae as they say “Yes to the Mess!" They will be delving into the importance of being willing to...2021-12-0259 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCEquity in Higher EdWe have seen great progress in the journey to racial equality in the past few decades. There are more black students and students of color entering and graduating from institutions of higher education than ever before.But true racial equity in higher education does not mean inserting BIPOC into systems built on ideals of white supremacy and celebrating when they survive those systems. It means building institutions with values and procedures that are meant to give everyone an equal chance to succeed and thrive.Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Rev. Michael A. Hunt...2021-11-181h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCThe Power of (Hi)Story-TellingThe concept of learning from our past mistakes is a concept we are taught from early childhood. How else do we learn algebra or how to cook or have success with any basic skill? How else do we become developed, well-adjusted individuals? So why is it so difficult for white Americans to look back on the past misdeeds of their communities and move forward with that knowledge on a more informed and positive path?The same crimes against humanity will be committed over and over until the truth of those events are transparently inspected. 2021-11-111h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCWhat You Need to Know About Racism & The LawRacial bias follows us everywhere, and the workplace is certainly no exception. Implicit bias and microaggressions in professional environments have detrimental effects and often lead to employers' more explicit discriminatory incidents that result in lawsuits against the employer. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Eric Sarver, Esq. as they explore solutions to this issue and talk about how employers need to learn how to uproot and stave off such discrimination in their workplace through proper communication - with their own management, with employees, and with individual workers - about experiences with racism in the w...2021-11-0459 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCThe Anti-Abortion Movement, Religion, and RacismAnti-abortion is a hot button issue these days. Is it only about a woman’s right to choose? Is it really about one’s religious beliefs or is it much deeper? Did you know that the start of the movement is connected to racist practices? Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Kate Rice, an award wining reporter, activist, and author of Jesus Is Not Republican: A Secular Liberal’s Adventures with Religion, Politics, and Sex. They will discuss the interconnectedness of the anti-abortion movement, religion, and racism. Don’t miss this critical conversation and under...2021-10-281h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCThe Revolutionary Act of Self-PreservationSurviving systemic racism and all of its reaches as BIPOC is taxing for many reasons. The inequities that these harmful ideologies have created make it more difficult for disempowered communities to properly maintain their physical and mental health and benefit from opportunities that should afford them upward social mobility. We have spoken of the bodily, emotional, and spiritual toll living under systems of oppression takes on marginalized peoples. However that toll increases significantly when a BIPOC takes on the work of dismantling these systems on top of the task of surviving under them. ...2021-10-221h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCBlack By DesignWomen of color, specifically black women, have been at the forefront of countless social movements. It is black women who birthed the Black Lives Matter movement and continue to keep it alive. Black women, their culture, and their image have been the blueprint for so much of what has become considered American culture, and have had an undeniable impact on the artistic world.Join Reverend Dr. TLC and her guest, Kira Genovese, 23 year old fashion designer from New York to talk about the significance of the influence of black women on American culture. Kira, who recently graduated...2021-10-151h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCThe Power of Legacy and CultureWhat you don't know can hurt you and others! We have been miseducated in this country and are provided with limited information about the contributions of Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). Understanding the cultural contributions of those who came before us has the ability to empower, inspire, motivate, and activate us to manifest greatness in our lives. There is much to uncover. Where do we start? Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with her guest, Venita Reynolds who is the Cultural Arts Commissioner for the City of Pomona. Learn ho...2021-10-081h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCWhy History MattersYou may know about Rosa Parks; but, do you know Claudette Colvin.If you do and are proud that you know of her, do you know the next tier down, and the next tier down, and so on? Do you know the history of your neighborhood and in your family?We often celebrate about 10 Black, Hispanic, etc. folks during the months relegated to celebrate BIPOC. It makes folks, particularly white folks, feel that they have got it covered. Really, what’s been covered up is what we don’t know.Join Rev. Dr. TLC...2021-10-011h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCRacial Bias in MedicineAfter the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless other black Americans, the American Public Health Association and other leading medical organizations have declared racism as a public health crisis.As a result, those in medical education began to look inward toward how their systems of training and service could be perpetuating racism and the varied health inequities that physicians are ostensibly working to alleviate. On this week's episode, Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Dr. Asia McCleary-Gaddy, will discuss what Dr. McCleary-Gaddy coins as the “3C’s of medical education”; clinical skill...2021-09-241h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCDiversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) & The World of MarketingHave you noticed a recent surge in the number of people of color who appear on company websites and in commercials? You might have even observed companies highlighting or even promoting people of color in and to top leadership positions. While these efforts point in the right direction of dismantling racism, they fall flat if the intent is for "show only" and there is little sustained commitment to ensure racial equity. All too often, DEI measures are simply "checking the box'' rather than a deep understanding of how one can truly connect with their clients of color and understand...2021-09-171h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCDo What You CanArthur Ashe once said, “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”His powerful words encourage us to move from places of fear, complacency, stagnation, ignorance and more to conscious, courageous and committed actions. Often people wonder where to start and believe they are powerless to make changes to dismantle racism. Yet if each of us starts where we are, our daily choices can result in radical changes in the status quo. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Don Bliss as they reveal the ways in which we can engage in di...2021-09-101h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCTruth to PowerMembers of the clergy face a uniquely precarious challenge during times of peril. The church is so often where people who are confused, frustrated, in pain and in need of refuge turn for help and counsel. America currently faces a moment of history marked with racial tumult, so how will clergy members choose to wield the power of the pulpit? Join Reverend Dr. TLC and her guest, Reverend Shannon White as they discuss the pressures of having a platform during times of uncertainty and the challenges of confronting the topic of race with congregations of v...2021-09-0359 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCWake Up CallAs we learned after the nationwide reaction following the murder of George Floyd last year, it often takes a substantial wake up call for people to recognize the experiences of people outside of their communities. It took a deadly pandemic and the circulation of gruesome and disturbing footage to create the uproar that resulted in unprecedented accountability for the police officer who committed murder. Gabe Nelson’s awakening took place in his own home, after his daughter came back from her liberal college talking about race. This new topic of conversation was out of his com...2021-08-271h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCThrough GenZennial EyesWe are living in a new world in which virtually any knowledge is at our fingertips. The age of technology has completely revolutionized our daily lives, but specifically how we absorb information and stay updated on current events. This means that the way racism is viewed has been transformed as has the perspective on how to tackle it. Join Reverend Dr. TLC and her guests, Ruby Avery and Sage Fortune, to discuss racism from the 'GenZennial' perspective, the impact of the HBCU experience, and how young people have been impacted by growing up with the i...2021-08-201h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCI, Too, Sing America Part 2In 1925, Langston Hughes published the poem “I, Too, Sing America,” eloquently putting into words the yearning for equality by many people who are black. While many things have changed, inequalities abound. For black and brown communities the realities of these inequalities must be juxtaposed with the strength, beauty, and brilliance of their culture. How does one navigate such a society? How does one instill hope for brighter tomorrows and claim their place in America?Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Councilman Kevin Booker and Schercitha Miller, his mother, as they share the joys, complexities, and some...2021-08-121h 00
The Business ManagersEP 26 | Race, Relationships, & Collaboration: The Power of Transforming the Racial Narrative with Kim Fuller & Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry AveryBe sure to join the official Facebook Group for The Business Managers Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebusinessmanagerspodcast~About Kim - Kim Fuller is a mindful photographer, meditation guide, author, TedX speaker and founder of Born to Rise™. Her passion is to help women stand in their power, their story and their beauty so they can live a confident and peaceful life. She uses photography to mirror the beauty she sees in each woman, which empowers them to show up authentically in business and in life.She gives women a platf...2021-08-0954 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCThe Education of Black and Brown StudentsEducational disparities are not a surprise to any of our listeners. What might be a surprise to some are the obstacles that many face. Not only underfunded schools and poor understanding of what it means to work with BIPOC children but the day to day assault and microaggressions that come from the school system itself.Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Dr. Marilyn Easter, as they discuss racial challenges for black and brown students such as being told they are not college material.Dr. Easter discusses her book Resilience: Bravery in the Face of...2021-08-051h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCI, Too, Sing AmericaIn 1925, Langston Hughes published the poem “I, Too, Sing America,” eloquently putting into words the yearning for equality by many people who are black. While many things have changed, inequalities abound. For black and brown communities the realities of these inequalities must be juxtaposed with the strength, beauty, and brilliance of their culture. How does one navigate such a society? How does one instill hope for brighter tomorrows and claim their place in America?Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Schercitha Miller, as they share the joys, complexities, and sometimes painful experiences of living in Amer...2021-07-291h 01Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCSoul Healing - How to Heal the Trauma of Racism From the Inside OutRacism is insidious, and its impact can be deadly for people of color, emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Contributing to this demise is the stress that comes from the daily mental maneuvers of dealing with racism and the plethora of health related disparities in the black and brown communities. The strain of racism can kill the soul, but healing is possible.Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Business Coach, Bea Baylor, who shares how the stress of racism contributed to her experience with Broken Heart Syndrome, a heart condition brought on by stress. In this...2021-07-221h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCFrom Overwhelm to ActionThe idea of dismantling racism can be overwhelming and complicated. The sudden attention to the topic in 2020 stopped some people in their tracks. Fear, doubt, shame, and guilt were just a few of the emotions that surfaced, especially for people who already believed that they “treated all people the same.” How do we move people from overwhelm to action? We answer some of this question and more in our next episode of Dismantle Racism.Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Jeannie Spiro, Business Coach and Strategist, about the steps she’s taken to engage in the wo...2021-07-151h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCShopping While Black & BrownVideos capturing everyday indignities and injury toward Black or Brown consumers have become media staples, showing the complexity, risk, and traumas many shoppers encounter in retail, restaurants, and other marketplaces. But each one quickly fades in the media spotlight.Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Dr. Michelle Dunlap, author of Retail Racism: Shopping While Black and Brown in America. Dr. Dunlap shares with our audience the experience of Black and Brown people as they navigate this reality. Based on 19 in-depth interviews with consumers across the country, Dr. Dunlap’s goal is to empower us...2021-07-0859 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCBeing Brown in a Black & White WorldRace is a social construct and is not real. Yet, we place so much emphasis on it. From filling out forms at the doctor's office to completing the census and more, we ask people to check off the box that indicates their racial identity. Though there is an "other" box, it does little to accurately describe those who are biracial. They often have to pick a side not only on such forms but in life as well.Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she and her guest, Annemarie Shrouder, discuss the complexities and challenges of growing up as...2021-07-011h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCWhen Murder Moves You: Igniting Your Inner ActivistIn 2014, Michael Brown, Jr. was murdered in Ferguson, Missouri by a police officer, Darren Wilson. Outrage over his murder rocked residents and outsiders alike. The city was flooded with protestors, and the world watched as violence erupted. A call for justice rang loud and clear. People across the nation poured in to support residents and serve as advocates for social justice. It was a moment when murder moved many to action. What has changed in Ferguson? What has changed in this country? What drives us to action? How do we become allies in the movement to dismantle racism? 2021-06-2400 min
Midlife Ceo PodcastBecoming Racially Conscious with Rev Dr. Terrlyn Curry AveryA year ago, in my work to support women coaches and client-based business owners with the expansion of their wealth and leadership, I began questioning if I was doing enough both personally and professionally to be the leader I thought I was.
I always thought I was racially conscious, inclusive, and diverse, but when I started looking at my business and myself as a business owner, I realized that there was so much more work I could be doing.
As I had this awareness, I was struggling to figure out exactly where to start, what...2021-06-181h 03Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCTo Be Real: Living Authentically As A Black and Gay ManDuring a speech at Harvard University in 1982, black lesbian poet Audre Lorde said, “If I didn’t define myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive." Her words are chilling, powerful, and wise. Far too many people live under the constraints and expectations of others, particularly when their very life and livelihood depend on it as it does for many Black Indigenous People Of Color (BIPOC) in America. Choosing to live authentically is freeing but not without consequences. Join Dismantle Racism with the Rev. Dr. TLC as she engages...2021-06-1759 minDismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCTransracial NarrativesThe noted author and advocate for racial justice, James Baldwin, said that "We are trapped in our history, and our history is trapped in us."Many of us carry around narratives that are based on our collective racial consciousness and our individual experiences. We make meaning of who we are and who we believe others to be based on these experiences. It is often difficult to shift these narratives, particularly when our experiences are steeped in pain, fear, distrust, and more.Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Kim Fuller on the next episode of...2021-06-101h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCRacial Battle FatigueThe Hidden Cost of Being Black (BIPOC) in AmericaMay 25, 2021 marked one year since the murder of George Floyd. Around the country, people held services of remembrance. These commemorations came shortly on the heels of the trial of the man who murdered him, Derek Chauvin. For many people who are black and others, the vicious murder, the trial, and the commemorations are traumatizing. Watching the video of his murder as well as reliving this experience and other acts of violence against people of color (along with the day to day microaggressions) create anxiety, depression...2021-06-031h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCRacism: Chosen Ignorance, Awareness, or AllyshipThe unfolding of events in 2020 broke the silence and the smokescreen about racism. It marked the beginning of mass awakening for white people to see the trauma experienced every single day by Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC).Folks around the globe realized that we truly have not transcended race. Shock, disbelief, and anger moved some people to action while others remained stuck in fear, complacency, denial, and more.Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville says that understanding racism is about choices. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Dorothy as they discuss chosen ignorance, chosen awareness, and chosen...2021-05-271h 00Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCHiding in Plain SightRacism is hiding in plain sight. The unfolding of events in 2020 and the murder of George Floyd, in particular, broke the silence and the smokescreen. It marked the beginning of mass awakening for white people to see the trauma experienced every single day by Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC).In the premier episode of Dismantle Racism, Rev. Dr. TLC, the host and her guest, Dr. Anita Sanchez, will discuss our complicated history of race and how racism is steeped into the fabric of our society. Dr. Sanchez will discuss the four sacred gifts: the gift to...2021-05-201h 00
The Credibility Nation ShowManifesting Your Greatness with Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery (CNS 128)In this episode, Dr. Terrylyn Curry Avery talks about manifesting your greatness and living out your purpose as a spiritual being while embracing your humanity. She is a spiritual leader, author, speaker, and founder and owner of Sacred Intelligence, LLC. She is also the creator of a cutting-edge field called “Pastology,” which focuses on the synergy between pastoring and psychology, as she is both an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and a licensed psychologist. Dr. Avery is passionate about helping and working with women with her unique approach to therapy and healing. If you’r...2021-01-2508 min
The Revelation ProjectEpisode 27: Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery - Revealing and Healing Religious WoundsWhat do systemic racism and religious wounding have in common?
Both are very damaging to our souls if we don’t reveal and heal them.
Listen in as Terrlyn and I talk about the importance of taking the time to investigate our own traditions and beliefs. We discuss how all must examine and reveal where unconscious bias and disempowering interpretations might be getting in the way of tapping into the true spirit of our divine nature as well as how we can all relate to one another as members of a larger spiritual community where everyone gets to...2020-06-1057 min
The Sparkle Hour70 - Happy Holidays Minisode Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery Digs DecemberDr. Terrlyn Curry-Avery, creator of Pastology (Pastoring + Psychology), joins us to talk about the power of choice when it comes to family gatherings at the holidays. Although she doesn’t cook, she does have a favorite holiday dish, cornbread dressing! We are so blessed to have her back on The Sparkle Hour!2018-12-0510 min
The Sparkle Hour40- S5:E5- Wounded by Religion, Healed by the Sacred featuring Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry AveryReligion is a loaded word. The topic is so heavy and brings up such strong emotion for many of us, so it is often easier just to avoid the conversation. Today, we are taking a huge breath and engaging the conversation with open hearts and a willingness to be healed. We both have had some traumatic experiences with religion, but have found healing and hope in spirituality. We couldn’t think of anyone better to lead us to a deeper understanding of the sacred than Dr Terrlyn Curry Avery.
Terrlyn loves to ask the Big Questions, and all of that qu...2018-03-0831 min
America Meditating RadioSacred Intelligence with Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery - America MeditatingDr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery is the founder and owner of Sacred Intelligence, LLC, and a licensed psychologist who has been practicing in the New London, Connecticut area for over a decade. She is also an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church and defines herself as a Pastologist. She is the author of Sacred Intelligence: The Essence of Sacred, Selfish and Shared Relationships. Dr. Terrlyn's background in behavioral healthcare, with children, adults, couples and families, stretches over 20 years. In addition, she has a passion for working with women, and helping them to improve their own well-being while simultaneously exploring their rel...2017-09-1845 minAmerica Meditating RadioSacred Intelligence with Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery - America MeditatingDr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery is the founder and owner of Sacred Intelligence, LLC, and a licensed psychologist who has been practicing in the New London, Connecticut area for over a decade. She is also an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church and defines herself as a Pastologist. She is the author of Sacred Intelligence: The Essence of Sacred, Selfish and Shared Relationships. Dr. Terrlyn's background in behavioral healthcare, with children, adults, couples and families, stretches over 20 years. In addition, she has a passion for working with women, and helping them to improve their own well-being while simultaneously exploring their rel...2017-09-1845 min