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Liberation Now PodcastLiberation Now Ep 11: The Practice of Radical HopeIn this episode, Liberation Lab members B. Andi Lee, Briana Williams, and Helen Neville speak with creator and healer Dr. Della Mosley (a.k.a., Dr. Della) about her first-authored paper entitled “Radical hope in revolting times.” Dr. Della discusses the practice of radical hope in her personal life and community work. Listen in to learn about the psychological framework of radical hope and how to apply it to daily life. ABOUT DR. DELLA MOSLEY Dr. Della intentionally uses her education and training in counseling, skills and experience conducting culturally mindful and award-winning research, history coun...2022-04-2037 min
Liberation Now PodcastRadical Self-Care and Liberation: Implications for TherapyIn this episode, Helen Neville speaks with licensed psychologist Dr. Grace Chen about radical self-care. Dr. Chen shares her liberation journey, explains the connection between radical self-care and liberation among People of Color, and discusses the ways she promotes radical self-care in her clinical work. Learn more about the importance of slowing down, questioning the messages we have been told, living authentically, finding joy, and honoring relationships with self and others. About Dr. Grace Chen Grace A. Chen, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, coach, consultant, and psychology doctoral student advisor based in Menlo Park...2021-05-2032 min
Liberation Now PodcastBIPOC SolidarityIn this episode, Dr. Helen Neville speaks with psychology professionals and healers about Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) solidarity. B. Andi Lee, Amir Maghsoodi, and Briana Williams along with Drs. Hector Adames, Kevin Nadal, and Melissa Tehee share stories and insights about BIPOC solidarity in their lives, in professional settings, and in society. The conversation covers a range of topics including the importance of solidarity among BIPOC individuals and communities in fighting against White supremacy and other forms of oppression and in envisioning liberation. More about the Panelists Dr. Hector Y. Adames received h...2021-04-191h 04
Liberation Now PodcastNigrescence Theory Turns 50: A Conversation with Dr. William E. Cross, Jr.In this episode, Helen Neville speaks with pioneering psychology and Black Studies scholar, Dr. William E. Cross, Jr. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Dr. Cross’ foundational piece “The Negro-to-Black Conversion Experience” in the Black World. Dr. Cross discusses life, the development of his Nigrescence Theory, and the meaning of Black liberation in 2021. Additionally, we learn more about his forthcoming book, Black Identity Viewed from a Barber’s Chair. Included in this episode are brief tributes to Dr. Cross’s research by renown scholars Drs. Sundiata Cha-Jua, Kevin Cokley, and Jioni Lewis....2021-02-2640 min
Liberation Now PodcastThe Liberation Lab Radical Healing ChatIn the second episode of the Liberation Now Podcast, the members of the Liberation Lab chat about radical healing, what it means to us, how we engage with it, and offer some advice for others looking to infuse some radical healing into their own lives as well. B. Andi Lee hosts and facilitates this discussion, in which lab members Amir Maghsoodi, Briana Williams, Cherese Waight, Danyelle Dawson, Markera Jones, Nimot Ogunfemi, and Richmond Hayes share their stories and insights. If you are interested in learning more about radical healing, please check out the original article that introduces it, Toward...2021-02-0933 min
Liberation Now PodcastA Conversation with Lillian Comas-DíazIn our inaugural Liberation Now Podcast, Dr. Helen Neville speaks with pioneering clinical psychologist, Dr. Lillian Comas-Díaz who has a new co-edited book, Liberation Psychology: Theory, Method, Practice and Social Justice . Dr. Comas-Díaz shares information about her personal liberation journey, insights from her new book, and how she applies liberation psychological principles in her clinical work. If you are interested in the history and contemporary practice of liberation psychology this episode is for you. About Dr. Lillian Comas-Díaz Lillian Comas-Díaz, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice, and a cl...2020-12-1331 min