Episodes
Dec. 8, 2025
Episode 120. Keri and Steve Sawyer: Trauma Center Sensitive Yoga/DTTI
This week, I sit down with Steve and Keri Swayer to do discuss Trauma Center Sensitive Yoga and the DTTI (Developmental Trauma Training Institute). Keri Sawyer is an advanced yoga facilitator, seasoned speaker, and trainer wi...
Nov. 24, 2025
Rebroadcast: Episode 75. Jubi Arriola-Headley, Poet: Bound
This rebroadcast is in memory of Jubi Arriola-Headley, who passed on October 17, 2025. He will be very greatly missed. Black History/Pride/ Celebration Returning guest Jubi Arriola-Headley and I chat about their new book of P...
Nov. 17, 2025
Episode 119. Candace "Coach Felyne" Liger: Trauma-Informed Consensual Kink
This week, I sit down with Candace "Coach Felyne" Liger to discuss TINK (Trauma-Informed Consensual Kink). Originally from Mississippi, Candace is a NASM-certified fitness coach, BDSM/KINK coach, consent and harm reduction ed...
Nov. 10, 2025
Episode 118. Dr. Linnea Swanson: Brainspotting Consultant Training and BSP in Korea
On this episode, I sit down with Dr. Linnea Swanson, Psy.D, M.A., and LMFT. We talk about Brainspotting, training as a consultant, and her work in South Korea. Linnea Swanson, Psy.D., M.A., LMFT (she/her/hers) is a Brainspott...
Nov. 3, 2025
Episode 117. Agatha Peters, LCSW-Author: Trapped in Their Script
I sit down with Agatha Peters, author and psychotherapist. We talk about narcissm, recognizing and understanding it, and then how to go about healing from it. A Nigerian-American psychotherapist, Agatha Peters is the founder ...
Oct. 27, 2025
Rebroadcast: Episode 23. Jubi Arriola-Headley: Blackqueer Poetry and Kink
This rebroadcast is in memory of Jubi Arriola-Headley, who passed on October 17, 2025. He will be very greatly missed. On this episode, I chat with JUBI ARRIOLA-HEADLEY, a Blacqueer poet, storyteller, and author of the poetry...
Oct. 20, 2025
Episode 116. Aja Evans: Feel Good Finance
This week, I sit down with Aja Evans, author of Feel Good Finance . We talk about how finances can tie into feelings of self-worth, therapy and talking about finances, and changing our perspectives around our money and how we...
Oct. 6, 2025
Episode 115. Ken$on: Hip Hop and Masculinity
This week, I sit down with hiphop artist Ken$on to talk about masculinity and Hip Hop. We discuss the definition and history of Hip hop, toxic masculinity, and Ken$on's approach to music. Oakland born and Berkeley raised lyr...
Sept. 22, 2025
Episode 114. Mercedes Samudio: Eyes of Wakanda
On this episode, Mercedes Samudio joins me to talk about the limited-run Marvel series Eyes of Wakanda . Mercedes Samudio works with parents around the world in developing a healthy parental identity with her revolutionary Pa...
Sept. 8, 2025
Episode 113. Mercedes Samudio: Fantastic Four.
Mercedes Samudio and I sit down to discuss the new Marvel film The Fantastic Four. Mercedes Samudio works with parents around the world in developing a healthy parental identity with her revolutionary Parental Identity Develo...
Aug. 25, 2025
Episode 112. Mercedes Samudio: Superman.
This week, Mercedes Samudio and I discuss the latest Superman film. Mercedes works with parents around the world in developing a healthy parental identity with her revolutionary Parental Identity Development Model and incorpo...
Aug. 11, 2025
Episode 111. Mercedes Samudio: Ironheart
This week I sit down again with Mercedes Samudio to discuss the Marvel show Ironheart. Mercedes works with parents around the world in developing a healthy parental identity with her revolutionary Parental Identity Developmen...
July 28, 2025
Episode 110: Ritchie Nkana. Body and Bank Connection
This week, I sit down with Ritchie Nkana. We talk about his professional journey, finding alignment with where we want to be in our lives and our values, minimizing regret, and his book Body and Band Connection. Ritchie Nkana...
July 14, 2025
Episode 109. Stephen Wall, Delapore Media & TTRPG horror writing
On this episode, I talk with Stephen Wall of Delapore Media. We discuss grief, his work in the TTRPG space, and Kult: Divinity Lost. Stephen Wall holds a Ph.D. in Folklore from Memorial University of Newfoundland. He is a con...
June 30, 2025
Rebroadcast: Episode 56. Justin Hall: Queer Cartoonist, Educator, and Scholar
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month. As we wrap up Pride month, I chat with Queer Cartoonist, Educator, and Scholar, Justin Hall. Justin and I discuss the history of comics, Queer comics, and their work in creating True Travel Tal...
June 23, 2025
Rebroadcast: Ep 86. Rupert Kinnard, Cartoonist: 40 years of Cathartic Comics
I chat with Rupert Kinnard (he/him), who is a BIPOC & LGBTQ identified Cartoonist and Creator of Cathartic Comics. His collective work has been gathered together and is being release by StackDeck Press as OOOPs, I just Cathar...
June 20, 2025
Episode 108. Cassie Walker LCSW, CCTP 1&2: Woke Mental Wellness Podcast
Today I chat with Cassie Walker (they/them) of the Woke Mental Wellness podcast. We talk about their journey to becoming a mental health professional and to becoming a tabletop games player and streamer. Lamia (Cassie) is a B...
June 9, 2025
Episode 107. Mercedes Samudio: Thunderbolts
I am once again joined by Mercedes Samudio as we discuss the recent Marvel movie Thunderbolts. Mercedes works with parents around the world in developing a healthy parental identity with her revolutionary Parental Identity De...
June 2, 2025
Episode 106. Sylvan Lawrence: Before the Flood, Gravemire, and Other Games
Today I chat with game designer Sylvan Lawrence. We talk about how they got into game designing, their new game Before the Flood, Gravemire and the concept of "play to grow", as well as the other games, including solo journal...
May 19, 2025
Episode 105: Liam Stevens. Toa TableTop.
Today, I chat with Liam Stevens. Liam is a Maori game designer and consultant descended from the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa iwi. His works are always framed through a cultural lens and his credits include Tomb Raider: Shado...
May 5, 2025
Episode 104. Mercedes Samudio: Sinners.
I chat once more with Mercedes Samudio, DSW, licensed clinical social worker, bestselling author, international speaker, and visionary entrepreneur. We dissect Ryan Coogler's new horror film Sinners and the use of imagery, me...
April 28, 2025
Rebroadcast: Episode 39. Steven Sawyer, LCSW: Brainspotting, HeartMath, & Trauma
I speak with Steven Sawyer LCSW, CSAC. Steven is a dual-licensed psychotherapist filled with passion and knowledge surrounding the Interventlon and change process. Steven is a trainer of Brainspotting, HeartMath, and Wellbrie...
March 31, 2025
Rebroadcast: Episode 87. Heal The Four Woundings
I chat with Amber Ontiveros, who is the author of Heal The Four Woundings: A Guide to Ending Discord and Discrimination. We discuss the 4 wounds, as well as the blend of mental health and spirituality. Please listen, enjoy, a...
March 17, 2025
Episode 103. Mercedes Samudio: Brave New World
I chad with Mercedes Samudio, DSW, licensed clinical social worker, bestselling author, international speaker, and visionary entrepreneur. She works with parents around the world in developing a healthy parental identity with...