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Multiracialverse PodcastI Got to the Point of Where I Called Myself, Raceless - Teisha Gillespie - Multiracialverse Podcast Episode #20 Pt. 2Send us a textIn Part 2 of Episode 20, Teisha discusses her experiences navigating life as a multiracial individual with a visual disability. She shares personal stories of encounters with law enforcement, the intersectionality of race and disability, and the challenges faced in her career. Teisha emphasizes the importance of mentorship, advocacy, and the need for open conversations about mental health and societal stigma. She also highlights the power of storytelling and community, using her podcast as a platform to celebrate diverse experiences and foster understanding.takeawaysTeisha's experiences with law...2024-10-2640 min
Multiracialverse PodcastI Got to the Point of Where I Called Myself, Raceless - Teisha Gillespie - Multiracialverse Podcast Episode #20 Pt. 1Send us a textTeisha discusses her journey to her identity as a biracial individual with a white mother and an African American father. She shares her experiences of growing up in a biracial family, facing exclusion and judgment from both white and black communities, and dealing with a visual disability. Teisha also talks about the lack of open conversations about race and identity in her family and the challenges she faced in navigating her identity in school and college. She emphasizes the importance of celebrating differences and not boxing people into stereotypes. Teisha shares her experiences...2024-10-1739 min
Life As We See It with A and AOvercoming Shame: My Story of Surviving Abuse, Being Biracial & Growing Up Blind w/ Teisha GillespieIn this episode I interviewed Teisha Gillespie who shares the story of how she survived abuse and overcame shame as a blind biracial female growing up in a toxic family situation. Her mother was very emotionally, verbally and physically abusive to her and her sisters. At the age of 7 or 8 years, she was sexually abused by her uncle and her sisters also suffered sexual abuse by other family members. Teisha talks about going up biracial and why she prefers to identify herself "race-less". Teisha was born with a condition known as Retinitis pigmentosa and is legally considered blind, despite...2024-10-011h 02
More Than AnxietyEp 91 - The Intersection of Leadership, Mental Health, and Authentic Conversations with Teisha GillespieWhen you're an ambitious woman trying to balance your work life and personal life, it's a slippery slope into feeling burnt out. In this week's episode of the More Than Anxiety Podcast, I'm talking with Teisha Gillespie from the Not Your Average GOAT podcast. We're diving deep into strategies for achieving work-life balance without sacrificing your goals. From taking time to care for your mental health through mindfulness so you can lead by example and inspire your team,To having authentic conversations that allow people to tell their stories, in a safe...2024-06-0442 minMore Than AnxietyEp 91 - The Intersection of Leadership, Mental Health, and Authentic Conversations with Teisha GillespieWhen you're an ambitious woman trying to balance your work life and personal life, it's a slippery slope into feeling burnt out. In this week's episode of the More Than Anxiety Podcast, I'm talking with Teisha Gillespie from the Not Your Average GOAT podcast. We're diving deep into strategies for achieving work-life balance without sacrificing your goals. From taking time to care for your mental health through mindfulness so you can lead by example and inspire your team,To having authentic conversations that allow people to tell their stories, in a safe...2024-06-0442 min
Not Your Average GOAT23. Leeann Romig: Turning All My Broken Pieces into a Glimmer of Hope (Part 2)In the second half of this conversation, Leeann opens up about her 10-year journey managing postpartum depression, including her struggle with suicidal thoughts, the impact the pandemic had on her mental health, and the myths and misconceptions that exist around mothers experiencing postpartum depression. Then, we dive into her healing journey and explore what motivated her to take the first step, her decision to become a life coach so quickly into her own recovery, and talk about the immense impact vulnerability can have on helping to inspire the world through relatable and authentic stories.
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Not Your Average GOAT22. Leeann Romig: Turning All My Broken Pieces into a Glimmer of Hope (Part 1)A genuine empath by nature, it’s no wonder that once Leeann Romig found her own glimmer of hope, she immediately sought to become that glimmer for others.
In part 1 of this conversation, Leeann opens up about her life-long struggle with weight, including bullying attention she received from other children as a result of her early on-set puberty and inherited metabolic disorder; talks about the depression and anxiety she experienced following her parents’ divorce at 12, as well as the prejudice she endured being part of a now “broken” working-class family in a wealthy town; and shares what it was lik...2023-11-1256 min
Not Your Average GOAT21. Chad Bouton: Turning My Disadvantage into My Advantage (Part 2)
We’re back with part 2 of Chad’s incredible story. If you haven’t listened to the first half yet, head over to part 1.
In the second half of this conversation, Chad and I dive into the deep depression that sent him into a suicidal state, explore his healing journey, and talk about how he made it to positively “going all in on his disability”; discuss the challenges he faced trying to obtain his first job as a blind person, the unexpected pivot his career path took as a result of the pandemic, and the importa...2023-10-3048 min
Not Your Average GOAT20. Chad Bouton: Turning My Disadvantage into My Greatest Advantage (Part 1)
Once naive to the true impact of his incurable, regressive disability, Chad Bouton would end up facing a turbulent storm of self-hatred before eventually finding calm and unwavering pride in himself.
In part 1 of this conversation, Chad and I talk about what it was like growing up in a military family, the impact legacy medical technology had on his misdiagnoses, and the devastating day his mother learned that both of her children had Retinitis Pigmentosa. Then, we dive into the emotional rollercoaster he experienced during his first vision dip at 16; the catastrophic intersection between his v...2023-10-2247 min
Little MBDidn’t See That One A’Comin’ 10 with Teisha GillespieHere is another amazing interview with an amazing young woman who has never let her visual impairment stop her from doing what she has wanted to do in life. She is also the host of her own amazing podcast entitled, “Not Your Average Goat”. Please sit back and enjoy.2023-10-131h 41
Not Your Average GOAT19. Shilpi Kapoor: My Not so Normal Path to Breaking Barriers of Not so Subtle Impact
Since she was a child, Shilpi Kapoor has always been an independent spirit that has defied conformity and taking paths of least resistance. This plus her equally altruistic spirit and drive for universal accessibility, has led her to break barriers of incredible impact.
In this conversation, Shilpi talks about what it was like growing up in Mumbai in the 1980's, her struggles with school, and the role her father played in helping to develop her love for coding and technology; opens up about some early entrepreneurial ventures and one of her biggest "failings," a...2023-10-081h 21
Not Your Average GOAT18. Lisa Curtin: The Story Behind the Story: Reinventing My Place in the World to Rise Above Dreams I Never Knew I had
In spite of an unpromising upbringing, three divorces and a bankruptcy, Lisa Curtin’s journey proves that not only is there always a story behind the story, but that reinventing your story along the way is never impossible.
In this conversation, Lisa opens up about her childhood, including the role her Lithuanian roots played, a house-wifery grooming, and growing up amongst alcoholism and a lack of encouragement at home; the experiences surrounding her three marriages, including spousal abuse, losing a partner to cancer, and racking up six-figures of debt; and her struggle with shame, em...2023-09-251h 15
Not Your Average GOAT17. Emmanual Perez: The Choice of Zig or Zag: Charting My Own Path While Defying Uncommon OddsEmmanual (Manny) Perez learned early on that zagging vs zigging was the only way to defy the incredible environmental, cultural and neurotypical odds placed against him in order to manifest a journey of happiness and success.
In this conversation, Manny and I talk about what it was like growing up in New York in an intensely dangerous neighborhood, watching his older brothers get sucked into crime, and the role rapping played in helping him cope; explore the impact his Puerto Rican roots had on his upbringing, including some of the deeply-engrained oppressive cultural outlooks on succeeding in life; and dive i...2023-09-111h 13
Not Your Average GOAT16. Katrina Dale: Uppin’ the Game—from Autism to Impact“Who doesn’t care about human rights? We’re all human, right?” – Katrina Dale, MSW
This week I sit down with Katrina, a strong Black woman on a mission to positively impact humankind, while continuously working to intentionally grow her awareness and approach to managing autism.
In this conversation, Katrina and I dive into what it was like growing up in Michigan, including the militant structure that powered her upbringing, her Black experience being a child of the 90’s, and the impact of having a disabled parent had on her as the oldest sibling; explore her incredible career as a social worker...2023-08-2841 min
Not Your Average GOAT15. Zach Tidwell: From ‘Suck it Up’ to Talk it Up—My Journey to Becoming Uncomfortable (Part 2)“it’s okay to not be okay, but it’s not okay to just do nothing about it, because that’s when you’re going to get yourself into trouble.” –
Zach Tidwell
In part two of this conversation, Zach and I dive head-first into the traumatic day he attempted to commit suicide; explore what it was like learning about, and adjusting to, his permanent blindness and partial deafness and the unorthodox rehab process he went through; discuss the challenges that surround suicide prevention, including the genetic pre-disposition as well as the “normal” outward look those experiencing deep-rooted depression often times display; and empha...2023-08-1451 min
Not Your Average GOAT14. Zach Tidwell: From ‘Suck it Up’ to Talk it Up—My Journey to Becoming Uncomfortable (Part 1)Zach Tidwell is many incredible things–from a former Marines machine gunner to an extreme sports athlete to now a published game developer–but not least incredible is his drive, resilience and ability to embrace being uncomfortable head on.
In part one of this conversation, Zach and I explore what it was like growing up as a nomadic military brat, the impact of having a younger sister with Down syndrome had on him and his family, and the role wrestling and snowboarding played in developing his passion for extreme sports; explore his life as a Marine, including the exhilarating and high-ri...2023-08-0742 min
Not Your Average GOATSeason 2 TrailerSeason two officially launches on Aug. 7, and we can't wait for you to experience all the incredible stories we have lined up! This year is especially special because not only do we explore critical topics around suicide, mental health, the "Black Experience," and trauma, but the representation of people living with both visible and invisible disabilities and the advocates who support them, have increased tremendously!
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Not Your Average GOAT13. Top 10 Moments from Season OneIn creating season one of Not Your Average GOAT, I learned a lot about myself, the podcast space, and more importantly, the incredible diversity that is humanity. Here are 10 of my favorite moments from this past season—in no particular order.
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Not Your Average GOAT12. Jessica Williams: On My Way to Becoming, I Became “Sober Out Loud!”Despite being once in the thick valley of alcoholism, Jessica Williams has reached many incredible peeks throughout her life. But even so, she is still on the journey to becoming the person she was always meant to be.
In this conversation, Jessica and I explore the detrimental impact of bullying, including her sad yearning for death as a child; the role popularity and ensuing “power” played in Jessica’s high school metamorphosis into a bully herself; and the lack of escapism and emotional safety children today have to deal with as a result of our “always on and with...2022-10-2455 min
Not Your Average GOAT11. Terrell Jackson: Emerging from Darkness into The Color BLCKFrom abusive foster families to violent racism to extreme depression, dark experiences tortured Terrell Jackson for most of his life, but he found a way to turn these trying times into the fuel that powers his dream of promoting, supporting and connecting Black creatives.
In this conversation, we explore what life is like as an orphan, including the impact of physical abuse and nepotism; Terrell’s journey traveling from family to family; and struggles with not feeling “normal” and life-long anxiety.
Next, we dive into Terrell’s Air Force career; talk about the immense, racially-charged culture s...2022-10-031h 34
Not Your Average GOAT10. Braelyn Rasco: From the Other Side of Suicide: Learning to "Feel to Heal" One Layer at a Time (Part 2)We’re back with part 2 of Braelyn (Brae) Rasco’s inspiring story! If you haven’t already, head over to part 1 now to give it a listen.
In the second half of this conversation, Brae shares what life was like in the months leading up to her mother’s suicide, including the emotional rollercoaster the day of her mom’s passing; we explore the unique grieving stages suicide survivors experience, as well as Brae’s 12+ year healing journey going from angry and confused to happy and confident; and talk about the unsettling lack of support and immense shame that those on the other...2022-09-1859 min
Not Your Average GOAT9. Braelyn Rasco: From the Other Side of Suicide: Learning to “Feel to Heal” one Layer at a Time (Part 1)Braelyn (Brae) Rasco’s animated personality and connection with dance is proof you can absolutely be the evidence of your loved ones without being the evidence of traumatic circumstance–but Brae will be the first to admit it’s been “one hell of a journey” sorting through all the layers to get here herself.
In part 1 of this conversation, we explore Brae’s life-long passion for creativity, including writing, drawing, and the special emotional tether she has to her mom through dance; reflect on each of our “young” memories of the 9/11 tragedy; and discuss Brae’s career in marketing and th...2022-09-121h 03
Not Your Average GOAT8. Noor: Freedom Beyond Tensions and Trauma: Realizing My True Self—Personally, Sexually and SpirituallyCultural, religious and familial tensions as well as childhood trauma stunted Noor’s identity for awhile, but through twists and turns, she eventually evolved from inward thinking and meek to out and loud!
In this conversation, Noor and I explore what it was like growing up in India in a multi-generational household; discuss the impact Sikhism and the anti-Sikh riots of the 1980’s had on her and her family; and share mutual stories and perspectives about our very tough experiences with sexual abuse as children.
Then, we explore the culture shock Noor experienced coming to the...2022-08-281h 18
Not Your Average GOAT7. Madeline Ruiz: Overcoming Cultural Shame, Chronic Pain and the Curse of the Rose-Colored GlassesDespite the tremendous hurdles of shame and pain Madeline Ruiz has faced, her passion for empathy has never faded.
In this conversation, we explore the magnitude of shame Madeline endured as a Bolivian/Honduran female throughout her childhood and young adulthood—both inside and outside her culture walls—stemming from her “wifery” grooming; a Mormon upbringing; in-school racism and bullying; and pressures and expectations placed on her as a first-generation Hispanic.
Then, we dive into her super painful, 12-year battle with two hormonal conditions, including endometriosis and PCOS; her tough experiences being undiagnosed and mis-treated for over...2022-08-141h 29
Not Your Average GOAT6. Chelsea Gilchrist: From Finding My Own Voice—to Becoming a Voice for the VoicelessGaining confidence and finding her own voice is something Chelsea Gilchrist, MGS struggled with for awhile, but once she conquered it, she not only had the courage to speak up for herself, she also became the loud vocals for many older adults who had become voiceless themselves.
In this conversation, we talk about what it was like for 14-year-old Chelsea trying to cope with her grandmother’s dementia; some of the regrets she still has today about not fully understanding the disease back then; and many myths and misconceptions that exist about dementia as well as Alzheimer’s to...2022-07-311h 20
Not Your Average GOAT5. Stephan Ringer: Being Myself, Always—From Bipolar to Misfit and Everything in Between (Part 2)We’re back with the second half of Stephan Ringer’s incredible story.
In part 2 of this conversation, we travel back to the U.S. with Stephan and his wife and explore what it was like trying to get back on their feet (and almost hitting bankruptcy); the “hard sell” of having kids in today’s world and their experience starting a family; and what it was like learning their son had a developmental delay and trying to navigate a new style of parenting.
Then, we dive head-first into the three days surrounding Stephan’s manic period and bipolar diagnosis; talk about h...2022-07-181h 17
Not Your Average GOAT4. Stephan Ringer: Being Myself, Always—From Bipolar to Misfit and Everything in Between (Part 1)The label “bipolar” is one that Stephan Ringer leans into wholeheartedly, and is what ultimately enabled him to be himself always—regardless of relationship or environment.
In part 1 of this conversation, we set the stage for Stephan’s incredible journey to being diagnosed bipolar in his late 30s (and spoiler alert!), what it was like discovering that his wife was also bipolar in the same year.
We dive into Stephan’s childhood, including what it was like being raised by a Korean mother while also having three older sisters; the intense seven-year experience of him and his fa...2022-07-101h 20
Not Your Average GOAT3. The Black Perspective with Kisha Brown: Showing up Consciously and Impacting GreatlyFrom a Black lawyer to a female leader to a loving mother, Kisha A. Brown, Esq. is dedicated to always showing up in the world, and doing it consciously.
In this conversation, Kisha and I journey through her extraordinary legal career—from her time as a practicing attorney, to becoming the first woman to hold the role of Director of Civil Rights for the Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights, and then to today as a legal tech entrepreneur—and deep-dive into a plethora of civil rights and economic issues impacting the Black community, including police brutality, pove...2022-06-2652 min
Not Your Average GOAT2. Yza Shady: Journeying Through Surreal Moments in Time as a Dark-Skinned ArtistAcross four careers and just as many continents, Yza Shady’s journey through life can be described as many things, but plain isn’t one of them! In this conversation, we talk about Yza’s extraordinary career pivots, starting with her dancing days in 1980s’ NYC go-go bars and Parisian cabaret clubs, as well as cruise ships; to her time as an off-Broadway actor; then her transition to teacher at an elite boarding school for protege golf and tennis students; and finally her move to the corporate world as a proposal writer. We also dive into what it was like grow...2022-06-122h 15
Not Your Average GOAT1. Sonia Zamborsky: Living My Truth–from Poly (Amorous) to Do-GooderSonia Zamborsky, (she/her/hers), doesn’t just live her truth, she lives it loudly–and proudly! In this conversation, Sonia shares what her journey was like finding her sexual identity throughout her 20s and 30s; discovering what her queerness meant to her, and sometimes struggling with not being “queer enough”; and what it’s like coming out as a poly femme while also challenging common myths and misconceptions that exist. We also talk about Sonia’s passion for doing good in the world, and the incredible mission-based career she’s had–from helping organizations to better infuse DEIJ (or diversity, equ...2022-06-041h 10
Not Your Average GOATSeason 1 TrailerI'm so excited for season 1 of Not Your Average GOAT as well as to share a preview of the first few episodes with you!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notyouraveragegoat/message2022-05-0905 min
Not Your Average GOATWhy Not Your Average GOAT?Hi, I'm Teisha Gillespie, host of the upcoming podcast, Not Your Average GOAT. In this episode, I share with you my inspiration for why I even wanted to start a podcast; what my mission is and what I'm trying to accomplish with the show; and why I chose the name, Not Your Average GOAT. I'm going live in June, so get ready to tune in!
Please follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to get notified of new episodes. You can also visit us at NotYourAverageGOAT.org.
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