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The Melanin Initiative's PodcastThe Life-Changing Benefits of Forgiveness: Heal Your Mind and HeartWelcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast! We’re thrilled to sit down with Kelsey Wilson, LCSW—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma recovery and emotional wellness. This conversation dives deep into the transformative power of forgiveness, not only as a personal journey but as a profound tool for mental health and healing.Kelsey shares her expert insights into the psychological and physiological impacts of holding onto resentment and the incredible healing that forgiveness can bring. We explore the myths surrounding forgiveness, its practical applications in therapy, and how it can be a game-changer for t...2025-01-0525 minThe Melanin Initiative's PodcastFrom Pain to Peace: How to Heal from TraumaWelcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!This week, we’re honored to feature Kelsey Wilson, LCSW, as we dive deep into the complex yet essential topic of trauma. With extensive experience in social work and mental health, Kelsey provides invaluable insights into understanding trauma, how it manifests, and ways to navigate the healing journey.In this episode, Kelsey Wilson shares her expertise on the dynamics of trauma, exploring:The emotional and physiological impact of trauma on individuals.Tools and techniques for managing and processing traumatic experiences.How to cr...2024-12-2919 min
Radulich in BroadcastingTV Party Tonight: Fallout (Season 1)Ronnie Adams and Pat Mullin present their Fallout 2024 TV Show Series Review!Fallout is an American post-apocalyptic drama television series created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet for Amazon Prime Video. Based on the role-playing video game franchise created by Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, the series stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones, and Walton Goggins.Amazon purchased the rights to produce a live-action project in 2020, and the series was announced that July, with Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy's Kilter Films joined by Bethesda Game Studios in the production. Nolan d...2024-04-271h 18
The ManKind Podcast107 - Power Tools for Men - A Blueprint for Healthy Masculinity with Rick Broniec & Leonard SzymczakText Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). Rick & Leonard model what it looks like to build strong relationships with men. They've taken their decades of experience in men's work, social justice, and professional mental health care and authored a new book to help any man deepen his own personal development and increase his effectiveness in the world. The Book is "Power Tools for Men - A Blueprint for Healthy Masculinity" and it is available April 28, 2023 on Amazon. “This is a down-to-earth breakthrough book that weaves heart-felt stories wi...2023-04-2651 min
Becoming Your Best VersionA Conversation with Clinical Social Worker and Transformative Retreat Founder, Katherine KingKatherine King, a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a manner of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), has twenty years of experience providing individual, family, and group psychotherapeutic treatment for children, teens, and adults. She has treated people with Clinical Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief and Loss, Attachment Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, Personality Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Addiction, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Eating Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder and more. Katherine has led therapeutic groups on countless topics, including social skills, anger management, positive parenting, building self-esteem, communication skills, relaxation techniques, healthy relationships, l...2023-03-1029 min
Conversations About Student Mental HealthHow Journaling Serves the Pursuit of Radical WellnessIn this episode Chris Leonard, Thrive’s Chief Learning Officer, spoke with Alina Liao, the founder and CEO of Zenit, a ”radical wellness” company whose philosophy is that everything we do must advance the wellness of all our stakeholders.Highlights include:How journaling can be an extremely powerful mental health toolLeaning into tradeoffs and why this is so important in cultivating wellnessThe importance of coming back to pride and joy2023-02-2748 minConversations About Student Mental HealthPost-Covid Challenges and RemediesIn this episode Chris Leonard, Thrive’s Chief Learning Officer, recently spoke with power couple, Michael and Nita Creekmore about their firsthand knowledge of the current challenges that students, teachers, and parents are facing and clear ideas of how to support ourselves, our children, our students and our colleagues. Highlights include:Challenges among students and staff right now and what to expect as we move into 2023Supports teachers are not getting that they need more ofSchool-based interventions and the importance of tier 1 supportSupports for parents 2022-12-2057 min
Doin’ The Work: Frontline Stories of Social ChangeUnderstanding Antisemitism and Racism – Kohenet Shoshana A Brown, LMSW & Autumn LeonardEpisode 60
Guests: Kohenet Shoshana A Brown, LMSW & Autumn Leonard
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We are offering our Racial Justice & Liberatory Practice Continuing Education Series at Columbia University, Michigan State University, and the University of Houston. Join us!
Thank you to this episode’s sponsor! The University of Houston has a phenomenal social work program that offers face-to-face master's an...2022-12-2057 min
Strength Dignity LifeS04E15 - Trust Issues - Part 1 - Lenny NascaOne of the most common struggles among the Fatherless are trust Issues. And after years of trauma it can seem impossible to ever trust again. I know because that is my story. Shortly after marriage I became aware of my struggle and as a result I found freedom. It’s because of the freedom I received that I decided to do this episode. I figure it’s only fair that I share this with you so that you can also learn to trust again. To talk about this delicate topic I invited guest Leonard Nasca, a licensed LCSW...2022-11-0923 minStrength Dignity LifeS04E15 - Trust Issues - Part 1 - Lenny NascaOne of the most common struggles among the Fatherless are trust Issues. And after years of trauma it can seem impossible to ever trust again. I know because that is my story. Shortly after marriage I became aware of my struggle and as a result I found freedom. It’s because of the freedom I received that I decided to do this episode. I figure it’s only fair that I share this with you so that you can also learn to trust again. To talk about this delicate topic I invited guest Leonard Nasca, a licensed LCSW...2022-11-0923 min
The DavenportBoys Adrift: Discussing the Growing Gender Gap Between High Achieving Girls and Underperforming Boys with special guest, Dr. Leonard Sax, MD, PhDOn this week’s episode, Jamie and Guy welcome a very special guest, Dr. Leonard Sax MD PhD. Dr. Sax graduated Phi Beta Kappa from MIT at the age of 19. He then went on to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned both a PhD in psychology and an MD. He has been continuously certified by the American Board of Family Medicine since 1989. He is also a New York Times Bestselling author and has written 4 books about child development and parenting: The Collapse of Parenting, Boys Adrift, Girls on the Edge, and Why Gender Matters. On today's episode, Jamie and G...2022-09-2049 minConversations About Student Mental HealthPreparing School Staff for the Challenges of the Upcoming School YearIn this episode Chris Leonard, Thrive’s Chief Learning Officer, recently spoke with Dr. Michael J. Hynes, Superintendent of the Port Washington School District in New York and an award-winning educator who advocates for a holistic approach to educating children. Dr. Hynes shared strategies for helping staff navigate the challenges ahead, along with his secret sauce for helping students get the most out of school. Highlights include:The importance of building relationships and knocking down silosIdeas for self-care that help you become the best version of yourselfWhat it takes to adjust attitudes and create a healthy sch...2022-08-2837 min
Woke Mental WellnessFinding Home - Episode 9 Final DiscussionWelcome back for the final discussion of Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness!This is our final episode. We are discussing the entirety of our play through of Kalymba, a new TTRPG by Daniel Pirraca. We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but it did successfully Kickstart!!This series is called Finding Home and our 3 players are, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body Concept and Changes, Belonging, and...2022-07-2354 min
Woke Mental WellnessFinding Home - Episode 8 Game Play FinaleApologies for the delay. As you know the world has been a lot, but we are back with the final game play episode! Welcome back for the finale of Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness!This is our final game play episode. See how our play through of Kalymba, ends . We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but it did successfully Kickstart!!This series is called Finding Home and our 3 players are, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this...2022-07-091h 13
Radulich in BroadcastingThe Four Kings of Boxing: Chapter 11 - Leonard Duran 3 and EpiloguePat Mullin and Mark Radulich continue with their newest history of boxing podcast series on the Four Kings of Boxing this time it's chapter 11 and finale - The Four Kings of Boxing Leonard vs Duran 3.Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Roberto Durán III, billed as Uno Mas, was a professional boxing match contested on December 7, 1989 for the WBC super middleweight title.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsosnapchat: markkind76FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulich2022-06-141h 05
Woke Mental WellnessFinding Home - Episode 7Welcome back to Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness! This is our 2nd discussion episode. We are discussing up to episode 6 of our play through of Kalymba, a new TTRPG by Daniel Pirraca. We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but is on Kickstarter NOW! http://kck.st/3w8kyeS This series is called Finding Home and our 3 players are, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body Concept and C...2022-06-0448 min
Radulich in BroadcastingThe Four Kings of Boxing: Chapter 10 - Leonard vs Hearns 2Pat Mullin and Mark Radulich continue with their newest history of boxing podcast series on the Four Kings of Boxing this time it's chapter 10 - The Four Kings of Boxing: Leonard vs Hearns 2.Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns II, billed as The War, was a professional boxing match contested on June 12, 1989, for the WBC and WBO super middleweight titles. The fight ended in a split draw, meaning both fighters retained their respective titles.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsosnapchat: markkind76FB...2022-05-2740 min
Woke Mental WellnessFinding Home - Episode 6Welcome Back to Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness! We continue our adventure with Episode 6!We are continuing our play through of Kalymba, a new TTRPG by Daniel Pirraca. We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but is now on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/craftandogames/kalymba-roleplaying-game?ref=clipboard-prelaunchThis series is called Finding Home and our 3 players are, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Bod...2022-05-2149 min
Woke Mental WellnessFinding Home - Episode 5Welcome Back to Season 2 of our actual play series on Woke Mental Wellness! We continue our adventure with Episode 5!We are discussing episodes 1 -3 of our play through of Kalymba, a new TTRPG Daniel Pirraca. We are using the quickstart as the game is not yet released, but is now on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/craftandogames/kalymba-roleplaying-game?ref=clipboard-prelaunch This series is called Finding Home and our 3 players are, Randall, Kevi, and Moon!Please be aware that this series will contain and discuss possibly triggering content that includes: Family, Body...2022-05-0740 min
Purpose Project XXIGuarding your Thoughts w/ Lenny Nasca Pt.2Leonard received a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from Arizona State University in 2004 and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from ASU in 2008. Leonard is licensed as an LCSW through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and he is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Leonard has worked in the behavioral health field since 1996. His areas of specialization include managing anger, stress and anxiety; trauma, relationship/interpersonal dynamics, conflict resolution and male developmental issues. He has previously worked in the field of victim advocacy and currently has a practice in Tempe, Directive Counseling. Le...2022-05-0534 minThe DavenportReady, Set,...Stay: Discussing How and Why Our Kids Fail to Launch into AdulthoodOn this week's episode, Jamie and Guy discuss how and why our kids "fail to launch" into adulthood. Over the years as a therapist, Jamie has seen a delayed "emerging into adulthood". This can look like a delay in entering the workforce, going off to college, or living independently. She explains that adolescence is "lasting longer". They compare this phenomenon to a rocket and break down why we are seeing it more and how to manage it. We hope you enjoyed this episode - if you do, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Pod...2022-05-0353 min