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Black Girl BurnoutOpt Into The Blind Stigma & Redefining Selfishness - Part 3Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley concludes her discussion on the Importance of Opting Opt Into The Blind Stigma & Embracing Selfishness with her special guests, Stacy-Ann Buchanan and Dr. Natasha Williams. Mental health struggles keep you feeling stuck in a way that keeps you in a cycle of opting into a life of more and more struggle. This episode is for you if you are ready to learn how to find real Joy in your personal life despite any form of struggle. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2023. Tune in t...2023-12-0115 min
Black Girl BurnoutOpt Into The Blind Stigma & Redefining Selfishness - Part 2Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley continues her discussion on the Importance of Opting Opt Into The Blind Stigma & Embracing Selfishness with her special guests, Stacy-Ann Buchanan and Dr. Natasha Williams. When you hide the challenges that you are facing in your life, the silence itself becomes the struggle. This episode is for you if you are ready to learn how to navigate the cultural burdens and stigmas that may appear along the journey of centering Joy in your life. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2023. Tune in today and...2023-11-2917 min
Black Girl BurnoutOpt Into The Blind Stigma & Redefining Selfishness - Part 1Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast. In this episode, Kelley discusses the Importance of Opting Opt Into The Blind Stigma & Embracing Selfishness with her special guests, Stacy-Ann Buchanan and Dr. Natasha Williams. When life challenges appear, how do you allow yourself to heal? This episode is for you if you are ready to learn how to give yourself permission to be human and release the stigma associated with mental health. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2023. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into...2023-11-2723 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Three Episode 7 - featuring Shelly SkinnerShelly Skinner is a social entrepreneur, activist and President and Founder of UPlift Black She speaks truth to power and candidly in hopes to empower and inspire others to join her in anti-oppressive practices with the goal of achieving social justice and true equity for all.IG: @becomingshellyannSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-stigma-podcast/donations2022-01-1047 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Three Episode 6 - featuring Sanaaj MirrieSanaaj Mirrie is a social entrepreneur, cultural arts ambassador, dancer and founder of Afiwi Groove School in Ajax. Her story started in Jamaica where she was introduced to dance an art form to express, empower and inspire herself from her every day struggles growing up in the "ghetto".She migrated to Canada at the age of 14 where she was introduced to African dancing and drumming. By 21, Sanaaj was formally trained by renowned artists and performed locally and internationally in Cuba, Haiti, Guyana, Ghana, and Trinidad & Tobago.Established in 2013, the Afiwi program promotes positive self-esteem, confidence...2022-01-0329 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Three Episode 5 - featuring Nicole WaldronA professional event planner, inspirational speaker, community advocate and podcaster, the multi-faceted Nicole Waldron works tirelessly for the advancement, progress, and prosperity of her community.Nicole hosts the “Victory Speaks” Podcast, which provides listeners with the tools to be Mentally Fit. In addition, she launched the “Victory Speaks Online Show”, where guests Inspire, empower, and equip listeners with the tools to live a life of victory through the “Inspired Conversation” and “Minding our Mind” series. Nicole works for the advancement and prosperity of her community and works to raise awareness on Co-op housing, Mental Health and issues affecting the Bl...2021-12-2727 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Three Episode 4 - featuring Debbie MulderDebbie Mulder holds a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. She is a registered psychotherapist, speaker and a mental health advocate. Debbie is passionate about equipping individuals and groups with the tools and resources needed to educate and motivate themselves as well as advocate on their own behalf. Her work is guided from an anti-oppressive, healing focused, trauma informed and anti-Black racism lens. As a therapist for 15 years, Debbie works to erase the stigma associated with mental health and giving people the tools they need to share their story and recognize that they are not alone on this jou...2021-12-2026 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Three Episode 3 - featuring Jael JosephJael Joseph is a journalist, podcast producer, influencer, emcee and mom to two boys. She is the founder of blackislandgirl.com an online magazine and podcast that profiles prolific Caribbean women of African heritage as well as video cast and podcast Cacoa Tea (Ca-Co) with Jael Joseph currently in its 4th season. Her beats are culture, race and gender and she contributes occasionally to various publications both in Canada and the Caribbean.Socials: IG/Twitter @jaeljoseph Facebook @jaeliis Website: www.jaeljoseph.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircl...2021-12-1339 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Three Episode 2 - featuring Brandon P. O'MaraAspiring Entrepreneur with a background in EMS, Security Services and Transportation - Brandon P. O'Mara shares his story.Facebook: Brandon P. O'MaraIG: @brandonpomaraSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-stigma-podcast/donations2021-12-0521 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason 3 Episode 1 - featuring Trey AnthonyTrey Anthony is an award-winning writer, motivational speaker, and relationship/life coach. She is the first black woman in Canada to have a television series on a prime time network. Her work includes the plays, 'da Kink in My Hair and How Black Mothers Say I Love You. Trey's life purpose is to empower women to live their best damn lives! Her new book, Black Girl in Love (with herself), published by Hay House, will be available January 2021. She divides her time between Atlanta and Toronto. She is an adoption advocate and the proud momma bear to her son...2021-11-2942 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason 2.5 Episode 4 - featuring Dr. Natasha Williams and Stacy-Ann BuchananDr. Natasha Williams is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and the past Chair of the Board of Directors at Women’s Health in Women’s Hands, a Community Health Centre for black women and women of colour in Toronto. Dr. Williams is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the American Psychological Association (APA). She was the OPA’s diversity delegate representative at the APA State Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. in 2011 and is the past Chair of the OPA Diversity Task Force whose aim is to raise...2021-06-0743 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason 2.5 Episode Four - featuring Dr. Natasha Williams and Stacy-Ann BuchananDr. Natasha Williams is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and the past Chair of the Board of Directors at Women’s Health in Women’s Hands, a Community Health Centre for black women and women of colour in Toronto. Dr. Williams is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the American Psychological Association (APA). She was the OPA’s diversity delegate representative at the APA State Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. in 2011 and is the past Chair of the OPA Diversity Task Force whose aim is to raise...2021-06-0743 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason 2.5 - Episode Three - Pauleanna ReidPauleanna Reid is a senior contributor at ForbesWomen and founder of The WritersBlok, a full-service celebrity ghostwriting agency. A purpose-driven entrepreneur with a storied career, when she doesn’t have a pen in her hand you can find Pauleanna mentoring millennial women and delivering university guest lectures on entrepreneurship; fulfilling a passion to light up dull classroom curriculums with real-world experience. She is also a mental health advocate and public speaker widely known for using clever wit and candor to help young adults see beyond the limits of their circumstances. Pauleanna recently graduated from the Women's Leadership Program at Yale Sc...2021-05-3126 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason 2.5 - Episode Two - featuring Freddy KingKing is an individual who knows no bounds when it comes to conquering the hardships life has to offer. These hardships have led him to his enormous ambition to be the best that he can be. One of the most challenging times of his life was during his 2-year incarceration; through that struggle, he came out knowing that he had to make a change. A change not only to his life but to make a difference in others as well. King’s motivation comes from multiple outlets, but one of his strongest motivators to succeed derives from the loved on...2021-05-2429 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason 2.5 Episode One - featuring Lisa GibsonSeason 2.5 features the stars of the award winning documentary, The Blind Stigma and gives an inside look at the trajectory of their lives since the film debuted in 2015.Lisa Gibson is a proud mother of three, a social justice advocate and 30+year support facilitator.Listen to how her life has changed since the documentary debuted and revolutionized destigmatizing mental health in the Black community.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-stigma-podcast/donations2021-05-1719 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastWelcome to The Blind Stigma PodcastHosted by Stacy-Ann Buchanan and Dr. Natasha Williams, The Blind Stigma podcast aims to provide a safe space that explores mental health within the black community, break down the stigmas attached and take back our narratives.2020-12-0700 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastWelcome to The Blind Stigma PodcastHosted by Stacy-Ann Buchanan and Dr. Natasha Williams, The Blind Stigma podcast aims to provide a safe space that explores mental health within the black community, break down the stigmas attached and take back our narratives.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-stigma-podcast/donations2020-12-0700 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Twelve - featuring Jason KinteJason Humphreys Kinte is an author, spoken word artist, entrepreneur and career coach, and a mental health advocate. Jason has been featured in news articles, on TV and online for his service to the community. He overcame a bout with depression to found Phree Shares Inc. (the best at making people happy for free) in 1999 while completing a business degree and French minor at University of Toronto. He started Toronto Poets as a club that started the Increase the Peace campaign in 2002. In 2011 he started The Pen's Power and the Pen's Power Club, divisions of Dream Livers...2020-11-3036 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Eleven - featuring Natacha PennycookeNatacha Pennycooke is a Registered Psychotherapist, with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO), and owner/operator of Natacha Pennycooke Psychotherapy Services. In her over 10 years of practice as a psychotherapist, speaker and consultant, her work is guided from an anti-oppressive, healing focused, trauma informed and anti-Black racism lens, to unpack and challenge Euro-centric ideologies, systemic oppression and generational traumas that have been detrimental to racialized communities. She has presented at a number of international and national psychological conferences; and, is sought after for her expertise on mental health, coping, racial trauma and healing to speak at various...2020-11-2342 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Ten - featuring Karen CarringtonAward winning Talk Show Host, Karen Carrington, is an Author, Mental Health Advocate, Certified Personal Development Trainer, recipient of the Top 100 Black Women to Watch in Canada Award and the Susan B. Anthony iLead Woman in Leadership Award. Her talk show, The Karen Carrington Show, features guests of all walks of life including her men's series reaching over half a million social media views worldwide. She is a member of Women in Film & Television, has been featured on CTV National News and Ever Talk T.V in Hollywood. Karen Carrington's life mission is to leave the planet a better...2020-11-1656 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Nine (part 2 of ep 8) - featuring Crystal PinnockAfter a traumatic experience leading to severe depression, Crystal was diagnosed with Bi-polar Disorder by her psychiatrist. A year after the diagnosis,Crystal had a near death experience that led to her decision to take her mental illness and mental health seriously. Almost four years later after almost being shot to death at the U.S border by police, Crystal launched - Mental Health Speaks Out and is a motivational speaker on mental health awareness, and the importance of the removing the veil of shame that has stigmatized mental illness. When Doctors told Crystal and her family that she...2020-11-0925 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Eight (part 1) - featuring Crystal PinnockAfter a traumatic experience leading to severe depression, Crystal was diagnosed with Bi-polar Disorder by her psychiatrist. A year after the diagnosis,Crystal had a near death experience that led to her decision to take her mental illness and mental health seriously.Almost four years later after almost being shot to death at the U.S border by police, Crystal launched - Mental Health Speaks Out and is a motivational speaker on mental health awareness, and the importance of the removing the veil of shame that has stigmatized mental illness.2020-11-0234 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Seven - featuring Natasha HallidayNatasha Halliday, MA, CYCP, - has been working in mental health for over 20 years with a specific focus on youth. She has worked in variety of settings including hospitals, schools and community agencies. Natasha believes that we all possess resilience. She is dedicated to uncovering the resilience already there, foster and build resilience where needed, and demonstrating how to grow through adversity. Halliday has facilitated trainings on mental health forensics, and conducted community presentations on a various mental health topics. She has been teaching in the Child and Youth Care Program for over 10 years and has shared her expertise...2020-10-2642 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Six - featuring Karen SamuelsKaren takes us on a journey of her childhood experiences of physical and mental abuse and rejection and lack of love from her mother that followed her into adulthood and landed her in a maze of confusion, anger, bitterness, depression, anxiety, seizures and memory loss.This incredible woman sought professional help by joining a women's group that helped her to mentally and spiritually de-clutter, clarify and start the process of healing while walking bravely into her purpose.Facebook: Karen SamuelsInstagram: @fierce.diva and @onelastcryjourneySupport this p...2020-10-191h 13
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Five - featuring Dr. Andre R. MarseilleDr. Andre Marseille is an existentialist and positive psychotherapist who is very concerned about climate change and mental wellness - which will be one of the foremost significant issue in the next 10 to 20 years.To learn more about Dr. Andre, please visit: www. safepaces.comFacebook: Andre Roger Eggleston Marseille Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-stigma-podcast/donations2020-10-121h 00
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Four - featuring Dr. Anita EwanDr. Anita Ewan is a consultant and researcher for the Government of Canada. She also is a university instructor. Her dissertation research explored the racial-gendered experiences of Black women living in Toronto social housing and the effects of housing policy and neighbourhood revitalization on their lives.Instagram: @ani_re5Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-stigma-podcast/donations2020-10-0546 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Three - featuring Celina Caesar-ChavannesCelina Caesar-Chavannes is a business consultant, coach and international speaker. She was the former Member of Parliament for Whitby, Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Parliamentary Secretary for International Development. During her term as a Member of Parliament, Celina was awarded:•Champion of Mental Health Parliamentarian Award by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (2017)•Ontario Black History Society, Daniel G. Hill Award for Community Services (2017)•Black Parliamentarian of the Year (2017)•Featured in the April 2018 edition of O (Oprah Winfrey) Magazine entitled, “What would you stand up for?”2020-09-2844 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Three - featuring Celina Caesar-Chavannes*Celina Caesar-Chavannes* is a business consultant, coach and international speaker. She was the former Member of Parliament for Whitby, Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Parliamentary Secretary for International Development. During her term as a Member of Parliament, Celina was awarded:
•Champion of Mental Health Parliamentarian Award by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (2017)
•Ontario Black History Society, Daniel G. Hill Award for Community Services (2017)
•Black Parliamentarian of the Year (2017)
•Featured in the April 2018 edition of O (Oprah Winfrey) Magazine entitled, “What would you stand up for?”
•Salon International de la Femme Noire, Viola Desmond Award (2019) •...2020-09-2800 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode Two - featuring Shelley Meche'tteCertified Life Purpose Coach, Speaker and Women’s Change Agent, Shelley Meche’tte is extremely passionate and dedicated to the empowerment of women through strategized personal and professional development. She is the author of, 70 Days of Happy: Life is BETTER When You Smile and founder of the women’s organization, The PowHERful Woman. Shelley challenges women to take responsibility for the actions (both positive and destructive) of the person staring back at them in the mirror, while reminding them of the fact that they are POWERFUL, valuable and unique. Instagram: Shelley Meche'tteFacebo...2020-09-2141 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason Two. Episode One - featuring Rwenshaun MillerWith a life and career dedicated to assisting others with mental health challenges, Rwenshaun Miller serves the community—and the world—as an award winning Therapist, Author, and Social Entrepreneur. He uses his personal experience living with Bipolar and surviving multiple suicide attempts to educate others, break the stigma, and create change in the mental health field.Ig: @rwenshaunSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-stigma-podcast/donations2020-09-1450 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode Twelve - featuring Dwayne BeckfordFinancial Professional, Motivational Speaker, Writer, Actor and Singer.Beckford dealt with sexual abuse by both male and female as a child, had bouts with depression while navigating through a divorce and separation from his children. After getting shot in 2016, Beckford struggled immensely with PTSD but has found need to keep pressing on.IG - Personal page - @only1profeciCreative page - @profecispeaksBusiness page - @iamwfg_dwaynebeckfordSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-stigma-podcast/donations2020-05-1833 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode Eleven - featuring Simone WalshFounder of Essence of Mind Outreach Program, Author of "Poetic diary of a bleeding heart" and Mental health Advocate Facebook: Simone Monie Walsh Instagram: Simone Monie WalshSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-stigma-podcast/donations2020-05-1146 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode Ten - featuring Shenikqwa PhillipShenikqwa is the Program Manager for Black Women in Motion, Youth Worker for Delta Family Resource Centre, and Co-Lead for ReCon&Quest; a travel study initiative for undergraduate Black Students. Her passions are with serving her community and learning to create constructive and accessible spaces. Her main focus is working towards developing her future in African Diasporic relations and environmental sustainability.Instagram: @nikqwaroxFacebook: Nikqwa Golden PhillipSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-stigma-podcast/donations2020-05-041h 15
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode Nine - featuring Marci GrayMarci Gray - Social Worker, Psychotherapist , Author of The Empowerment Planner and Founder of Gray Matter Health a mental health and wellness firm that provides counseling and psychotherapy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-stigma-podcast/donations2020-04-2735 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode Eight - featuring Makini SmithFounder of A Walk In My Stilettos, Makini Smith, is an award-winning entrepreneur. She has successfully crafted a business in personal development as a mindset coach helping women reach their goals, a certified Proctor Gallagher consultant for her mentor Bob Proctor, and 4-time published author. Her first book is titled “A Walk In My Stilettos: How To Get Through The Struggle With Grace” with the foreword written by Linda Proctor (wife of Bob Proctor), her second book “A Walk In My Stilettos: 111 Affirmations To Help You Heal” was inspired by the encouragement of her readers. Makini created her third book “A...2020-04-2031 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode Seven - featuring Michelle Nicole ColthrustMichelle has always felt a deep passion in becoming a helper, so much so it persuaded her to obtain her diploma as a Social Service Worker. After obtaining her diploma, she landed two jobs one working specifically with women and the other working with children & youths. Through her work Michelle managed to form great relationships, while serving the community. This then began her creative idea to begin her own brand called Made BeYOUtiful. Made BeYOUtiful was created to provide an outlet to discuss and educate women and girls on topics such as self-love & healing, healing after trauma, understanding anxiety and under...2020-04-1326 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode Six - featuring Donovan McKenzieDonovan is a community mental health advocate with special interest in men's issues. He has spent years helping people to challenge ideas about what it means to be a man. His insights will offer you a fresh take on culturally acceptable norms for males and expose dangerously limiting definitions of masculinity. Donovan's experience with depression and PTSD has made him passionate about ending the stigma. By sharing his story in a vulnerable and creative way, he challenges listeners to shift perspectives and develop the courage to reach out for help. He...2020-04-0620 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode Five- featuring Telisann Young-JohnTelisann is a patient of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She is stems from the island of Trinidad and grew up in a household where mental illness wasn't spoke about and was easily dismissed.Throughout her adolescent years she was molested and beaten. She struggled with muting her pain for years but now stands firmly in sharing her truth with hopes of inspiring others that they too are not alone, and they too can facilitate their own own healing by taking control of their narratives and speak out.Facebook...2020-03-3041 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode Four - featuring Pamela A. DavisPamela A. Davis is the founder of Queen of Resilience Inc. She believes to be a true Queen and that God must be the center of your life. She created QOR to provide women, especially college women, with quality support in mental health awareness. She encourages, mentors and empowers women to become the best version of themselves by instilling the true essence of resiliency while becoming conquerors. Davis is an Empowerment Speaker, Event Manager, HR Professional, and Singer who is determined to increase Mental Health Awareness “One Queen at A Time.”Instagram: @queenofresilience...2020-03-2330 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode Three - featuring Cleoni CrawfordIn our third episode, we meet, Cleoni Crawford - a woman on a mission. Conqueror of challenges. Mental health advocate. A leader in her own right. Cleoni is a U of T graduate who has become a young, passionate and resilient entrepreneur on a mission to raise awareness about mental health by courageously telling her story in a new book entitled “The Music of My life.” Due to unfortunate circumstances that would take the lives of her sister and sister’s best friend, Cleoni’s struggle with bipolar disorder inspired her to take a leap of faith and devote her life...2020-03-1642 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastThe Blind Stigma Podcast - Season One. Episode Two - featuring Stacy-Ann BuchananIn the second episode of The Blind Stigma podcast we hear from Stacy-Ann Buchanan - Actress. Filmmaker. Mental Health Advocate and TEDx Speaker. Stacy-Ann's impact, entrepreneurial work ethic and achievements within the last few years has led her to being listed as one of the 100 Black Women to Watch in Canada, one of the 150 Black Women Making Canada Better, one of the 150 Leading Canadians for Mental Health, one of the 30 women (internationally) to make the Highly Fabulous Women's Power List for 2018 and awarded in sequence - the Young Fem Leader award and the Entrepreneur of the year...2020-03-1040 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode Two - - featuring Stacy-Ann BuchananActress. Filmmaker. Mental Health Advocate and TEDx Speaker.Buchanan's impact, entrepreneurial work ethic and achievements within the last few years has led her to being listed as one of the 100 Black Women to Watch in Canada, one of the 150 Black Women Making Canada Better, one of the 150 Leading Canadians for Mental Health and one of the 30 women (internationally) to make the Highly Fabulous Women's Power List for 2018. She was also awarded the Young Fem Leader award and the Entrepreneur of the year award.Stacy-Ann made Canadian history when her award winning documentary...2020-03-0940 min
The Blind Stigma PodcastSeason One. Episode One -- featuring Dr. Natasha WilliamsIn the inaugural season and episode of The Blind Stigma podcast, we hear from Dr. Natasha Williams. Dr. Williams moves women from “typical self care” to radical self care by redefining selfishness so that they can improve their physical, emotional and mental health. During her 13-year career as a registered Clinical Psychologist and the Clinical Director of her own practice “Allied Psychological Services” she has empowered many women to challenge their gender, cultural and ethnic paradigms in order to create a new narrative for themselves so they can work through their healing process, live their life on their own terms and...2020-03-0235 min