Being Neurodivergent is just different, not strange. Our brains are wired differently, but we often ostracize people that aren't like us or who we do not understand. My guest Angel Spicer comes from a family of neurodivergent people, but she di

Let's talk to a Buddhist Priest about Suffering, Social Justice and troubling Minds

Jul 23rd, 2021 1h 16m

In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to a Buddhist priest about how our thoughts are the cause of so much suffering. We discuss the Buddhist Four Noble Truths, how the mind causes troubling thoughts and social justice. Th

Changing our Narratives of our Communities and What it Takes to Defund the Police

May 13th, 2021 1h 20m

In this conversation, I am joined by BJ Council who is a retired police executive that started an organization called You and 50, where she goes into the community and teaches people how to interact with the police and get home safely. We disc

Loving Yourself and Healing Obesity

Apr 4th, 2021 1h 44m

This story took courage as Jennifer Szczyradlowski shares her story of what it is like being obese, how she is on the journey to change and gain body positivity, and the self-love she has found along the way. We discuss what it has taken for h

Transgender and Telling a Parent. What Every Parent Should Know

Feb 9th, 2021 1m 16s

In this episode, I am joined by Zi Bull and their Mom Abby. We have a conversation about Zi coming out to Abby and sharing that they are Transgender. We also get into a conversation about gender roles and what makes a gender a gender.If you ar

Let's talk about creating safe gender-neutral spaces

Nov 11th, 2020 1h 20m

I really love creating safe spaces where we can have real challenging conversations. I am joined by Zi Bull, Jae-In Santiago, Margot Reiners, and Jorji Cowan as we talk about being transgender, creating safe spaces, and how to have gender-neutr

Let's Talk Gender and Pronouns

Oct 12th, 2020 1h 18m

I am Donáh and my pronouns are She/Her. I am joined on this episode by Zi Bull, Jae-In Santiago, Margot Reiners, and Jorji Cowan. They walk me through understanding why it is important that we introduce ourselves by our pronouns. They share the

Why and How - A commentary on previous episodes on race

Sep 27th, 2020 22m 29s

After listening to the conversations with both of my parents on race, I couldn't help but think Why and How. Why do they think about race the way that they do? How did they come to be so heart-centered? Is there a map that I could follow to tea

Conversation with My father on Race and What he has Learned as a Black Man

Sep 13th, 2020 48m 40s

This is my second conversation with my father on race. He shares his challenges on growing up, being a husband and father. He even talks about colorism. I have learned so many wonderful lessons from him, but what I have learned most is how to s

Conversation with a Black Man and Father on Race

Aug 9th, 2020 40m 39s

A Conversation with a black man, a father, a husband on race in the 50s and 60s, how it's different, what he has learned, and the things we need to remember.

How Race Can Affect a Family and Yet See the Positive

Jul 29th, 2020 54m 51s

My mother has incredible wisdom to share. She was at the march on Washington and grew up in the South. She shares her history on race parenting tips on how to raise your children with an open heart.