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Black Women Be KnowingIt's the Performance For MeSend us a textIn this episode, we unpack how we navigate everything from being hired into spaces that claim to value diversity but lack the necessary infrastructure to support Black teachers, to experiencing racial gaslighting that undermines our professional and personal experiences. We dive deep into how we confront and cope with the toxic behaviors and microaggressions that often go unchecked in these spaces. How do we maintain our sense of self and continue to show up for our students, while also protecting our well-being in environments that were not built with us in mind?
2025-03-2236 min
The Well+Good PodcastRacial WellnessIn this episode, Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah, a designer, author, and cultural worker, discusses her work to create space for communities of color in order to heal from racism and white supremacy. Iyamah shares how her background in social welfare led her to a deeper into understanding of how systems of oppression impact emotional well-being. We discuss her upcoming book, Racial Wellness, and explore the need for more inclusive, comprehensive conversations about race in psychology, social welfare, and wellness spaces. HOST: Taylor Camille, Director of Podcasts at Well+Good GUEST: Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah, author of “...
2023-11-0128 min
Planned Parenthood Presents: TONEBlack NoiseReset your mind, body, and spirit with this warm check-in featuring racial wellness expert and writer Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu.Learn more about Tone at BeSeen.org.Follow Jacquelyn on Instagram at @Ogorchukwuu.“Black Noise” was composed by Ashley Simmons (Koombahyabeats) with guidance from sound healer B. Anderson. Follow B. on Instagram at @blackearthwisdom.
2022-02-2002 min
The Daily ShineOn Healing Trauma and the Four BodiesOur life experiences shape us in profound ways—how we move through the world, how we see ourselves, and of course our mental health. Today we're talking about coping and healing with the help of The Four Bodies, an incredible framework writer Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu (@ogorchukwuu) brought to our attention.
Takeaways:
1- Our experiences shaped by hardship and historic struggle are a lot of weight to carry.
2- The effects of racial trauma like stress, depression, fatigue, and anxiety, can make healing feel out of reach.
3- Give caring attention to your four bodies: Mental, ph...
2020-09-2411 min
She's So Lucky72 | Coping Strategies for Racial Trauma with Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu IyamahToday, we’re discussing ways to heal from and cope with racial trauma with our guest, Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah. Jacquelyn is a Nigerian American Storyteller and User Experience Designer in the wellness space. She has a degree in Social welfare, where her focus was on making wellness more accessible to overlooked communities. She also has a degree in UX design, where she spent a year researching what it would take to design a platform that reduced the barriers of therapy for Black, Indigenous and People of Color. In 2018, Jacquelyn published The Geometry of Being Black, a...
2020-08-0458 minShe's So Lucky72 | Coping Strategies for Racial Trauma with Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu IyamahToday, we’re discussing ways to heal from and cope with racial trauma with our guest, Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah. Jacquelyn is a Nigerian American Storyteller and User Experience Designer in the wellness space. She has a degree in Social welfare, where her focus was on making wellness more accessible to overlooked communities. She also has a degree in UX design, where she spent a year researching what it would take to design a platform that reduced the barriers of therapy for Black, Indigenous and People of Color. In 2018, Jacquelyn published The Geometry of Being Black, a...
2020-08-0458 min
The Dull Roar Podcast Radio StationEp17. NOT A TRENDWelcome to The Dull Roar.
In an effort to push toward social change, we discuss: what it means to defund the police, intersectionality, the importance of voting in local elections, and mental health.
Credits:
Defunding the Police: Robert B. Reich Baltimore Sun Article: Defunding the police means replacing social control with social investment."
Topics on Intersectionality: Kimberlé Crenshaw
Voting: Stacey Abrams NY Times Article "I Know Voting Feels Inadequate Right Now"
Racial Gaslighting: Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
Capitalism/Patriarchy/Racism: Noname x Boots Riley Haymarket Books livest...
2020-06-2645 min
Broads and Books62: Where Is My Mind?Have you checked out Libro.fm? Broads and Books listeners can now get three audiobooks for the price of one with Libro.fm! We love Libro.fm because it combines audiobooks and local, indie bookstores. Learn more about Libro.fm, and redeem your special offer with the code broadsandbooks!_____Are they crazy? Or is someone making them think they're crazy? This week, we're looking at picks with that insidious form of crazy-making: gaslighting. Whether it's one person abusing another, or an entire culture making someone feel crazy, we've got picks that show that crazy is...
2020-06-1748 minThe Daily ShineOn Healing Trauma And The Four BodiesOur life experiences shape us in profound ways—how we move through the world, how we see ourselves, and of course our mental health. Today we're talking about coping and healing with the help of The Four Bodies, an incredible framework writer Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu brought to our attention.
Takeaways:
1- Our experiences shaped by hardship and historic struggle are a lot of weight to carry.
2- The effects of racial trauma like stress, depression, fatigue, and anxiety, can make healing feel out of reach.
3- Give caring attention to your four bo...
2020-06-1212 min