The Chillspot Radio warmly welcomes CSUN MSW Alumni, Michael Curry. Being among the first graduating class in the pandemic, Michael reflects on how he navigated that time period. He shares the real ways he accesses self-care including paintin

The Road Worth Traveling

Jun 16th, 2022 43m 12s

Terrence Stewart, ASW joins us for the podcast today and reflets on his educational journey as one of the few Black men in the CSUN Master's of Social Work Program during his time in the program. He shares how he found wellness through balance

Not Goin’ with the Flow

May 22nd, 2022 45m 10s

Dr. Daniel Lee, Mayor and first Black elected Council Member of Culver City, CA joins the Chill Spot Radio. We look at black male identity and how it intersects with social work values, the systematic racism and urban education. We learn how, "

There are so many conversations to be had

Apr 7th, 2022 34m 41s

It's been quite a year... and we're back! Glad to have you all listen in on today's podcast where we take a look back on the year and examine where we are in terms of healing. We've been subjected to a lot as black people, and where there has

Healing for the Healer

Apr 21st, 2021 40m 42s

Sarah, LCSW, joins the podcast for an introspective conversation on racial identity, self care, and radical healing. We look at the parallel process of being a mental health provider who engages in mental health services. Sarah also shares how

The Trailblazer

Apr 4th, 2021 45m 22s

In this episode of the Chill Spot Radio, three generations of Black male therapists converge on issues of identity, culture, and experience. Reflecting on his 42 years of therapeutic work, Michael Hughes, LMFT, shares his story. With a unique v

The Humbled Athlete

Mar 15th, 2021 45m 26s

Brett Riley, practicing Associate Clinical Social Worker joins the Chill Spot Radio. With tenderness and vulnerability, Brett shares his personal journey and reflects on the parallel process of being a healer to others while also being in need

A Space for Blackness Part 2

Jan 28th, 2021 46m 34s

With a grounding presence, engaging spirit, and progressive vision, Yolo Akili Robinson joins Chill Spot Radio for it's 10th episode! Yolo is a writer, yoga instructor, and the founder of BEAM Collective. In this episode we talk about BEAMs met

Feel Free to Feel Free

Oct 27th, 2020 45m 6s

James "Dat Yoga Dude" Woods (trained MFT children's book authoer, and certified yoga instructor) shares his story of integrating mental health, yoga, and creating a community for black people, particularly men, to embrace these two disciplines.

Black Girl Magic

Oct 19th, 2020 49m 23s

In today's podcast we explore the importance of being seen. Dr. Wendy Ashley and Professor Jolene Swain, co-creators of Black Girl Magic share the work they're doing in connecting with and providing spaces of belonging to black women enrolled

The Process

Sep 12th, 2020 47m 55s

Today we're holding space and providing opportunity to traverse the experience of being black. We begin to see what "healing enough" looks like.

A Space for Blackness

Aug 14th, 2020 47m 6s

Leroy, from BEAM, Black Emotional and Mental-Health shares his wisdom, insight and magnetic energy as we discuss black wellness, wholeness and healing. We learn about ways to create healing organizations and culturally responsive mental health

Decolonizing the Mind

Jul 24th, 2020 54m 46s

Jose Paez joins the Chill Spot to discuss how colonialism impacts the mental health of people of color. We also explore decolonization of American social constructs and review liberation practices. References from Decolonizing the Mind

The Ballot or the Bullet

Jul 17th, 2020 49m 49s

Dr. Boris Ricks, whose expertise is in urban politics, joins the Chill Spot today. We examine the psychological burden of being black, marginalized and undermined in America. We also explore the physiological and psychological impact of police

How do we heal?

Jul 1st, 2020 42m 36s

Continuation from last episode's conversation around police brutality, trauma and how it impacts individuals, families and communities. How do we heal, and what is healing-enough? We also begin to unpack implicit bias.

Hunted: The Black Male Psyche

Jun 16th, 2020 46m 2s

In this episode, we talk about the trauma black males experience when seeing other black men murdered. We examine trauma, it's impact on communities of color, and dive deeper into Dr. Lipscomb's research on black male grief. We also look at res

What the F*ck is Mental Health?

Jun 9th, 2020 35m 49s

Today’s topic is intended to explore the meaning of mental health. First, through exploring the difference between mental health and mental illness. Then looking at how mental health/wellness has affected communities of color.

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