Episodes

May 6, 2024

Ep.80 Erin Findley,PsyD-Brainspotting&Gaming/Tabletop RolePlaying

I chat with Dr. Erin Findley PsyD., who is a Psychologist in Napa, Ca is a Certificate Brainspotting and Consultant who also uses Brainspotting for Gaming in TableTop Roleplaying (TTRPG) as well as a few related topics. So li...
April 22, 2024

Ep.79 TheraBlerdOut: American Society of Magical Negroes

Welcome back to another TheraBlerdOut session, with Dr. Mercedes Samudio, LCSW. We discuss the movie The American Society of Magical Negroes. So check it out and share Link: http://shameproofparenting.com
April 8, 2024

Ep.78 TheraBlerdOut-Spider-verse:The Hero Within (Short)

Dr. Mercedes Samudio and I Once more TheraBlerdOut, as we discussed the recently release short from the Spider-verse:The Hero Within. Which was done with connection to the Kevin Love Foundation, and mental health. Check it ou...
March 25, 2024

Ep 77 Brandon O'Brien: Writer, Poet, and TTRPGer

I chat with Brandon O'Brien, who is a writer, performance poet, teaching artist, and game designer from Trinidad and Tobago. We read some selective pieces from his poetry collection Can you sign my tentacle? As well as discus...
March 11, 2024

Ep 76 Jerry Grayson: Khepera Publishing

I chat with Jerry Grayson of Khepera Publishing. Jerry is the publisher of several Tabletop Role Playing Games(TTRPG) which have a more POC/Black focus to them. Khepera publishing products are : Godsend Agenda, Hellas, Atlant...
Feb. 26, 2024

Ep75. Jubi Arriola-Headley, Poet: Bound

Black History/Pride/ Celebration Returning guest Jubi Arriola-Headley and I chat about their new book of Poetry Bound. We discuss the work and motivation/stories behind this collection of poems. We read several of them, and I...
Feb. 19, 2024

Ep74. David Archer-Author:Racial Trauma Recovery&Black Meditation

Black History/Pride/Celebraton I chat once again with David Archer, MSW, MFT, and Author about their other 2 books Racial Truma Recovery and Black Meditation. As find out that 5th book is on it's way to the world too. Please ...
Feb. 12, 2024

Ep.73 Dxtr Spits: Spoken Word & "#How Men Cry"

Black History/Pride/Celebration I chat with Dxtr Spits, Spoken Word Artist, Entrepreneur, and Creator of #How Men Cry. We talk about Black Men's mental health and expression. How #How Men Cry can support men. Dxtr also share ...
Feb. 5, 2024

Ep.72 Dr. Damon Silas: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Black History/Pride/ Celebration I chat with Dr. Damon Silas, about the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). We focus on what it is, how it works, and we demo it. This demo is focus for Black, LGBT, and Men who are seeking to t...
Jan. 15, 2024

Ep. 71 Pam Punzalan: Writer, CEO, Queer Advocate, and Gamer

I chat this time with Pam Punzalan, who I had chance to finally meet at Big Bad Con 2023. Pam is a Writier and Lead Editor on a numerous Table Top Roleplaying Games, The Executive Director of Dames Making Games of Toronto, Qu...
Jan. 2, 2024

Ep.70 Logan Boese: Actor, Writer, and Story Guide

I chat with Logan Boese, who is an Actor, Writer, and Story Guide for the Table Top RolePlaying Game (TTRPG) Coyote and Crow. We discuss the game, Native America stories and ethos around stories. As well as the stories and dr...
Dec. 18, 2023

EP 69: Ajuan Mance: "What Brothers do all day..."

I chat once again with Author and Illustrator Ajuan Mance. About their new illustrated children's book What Brothas do all day...?. We does the inspiration about the book, their journey and experience as an Illustrator with a...
Dec. 11, 2023

Ep. 68 Kelly Baker,LMFT: Onyx Trauma&ExpresArte Cultural Wellness

I chat with Kelly Baker, LMFT about her work at Onyx Trauma Healing Center, ExpresArte Cultural Wellness Collective, and Brainspotting. Especially their work at ExpresArte, which helps in the training and support for BIPOC Th...
Nov. 27, 2023

Ep 67 David Archer, MSW,MFT: Therapist and Author

I chat with David Archer: MSW, MFT, Psychotherapist, and Author. We discuss 2 of his books Anti-Racist Psychotherapy and his Afrofuturistic book Black Mountain. We explore what motived each one, how they can help, and enjoy o...
Nov. 22, 2023

SP12: TheraBlerdingOut: The Marvels

In this Special program: Dr. Mercedes Samudio discuss the MCU movie " The Marvels". From the lens of BIPOC, Mental Health Professionals, and Blerds. We try not to give spoilers, but some slip in.
Nov. 13, 2023

Ep66 Brian Ragas:Supporting Queer BlackMen@ Black Brothers Esteem

I chat with Brain Ragas, is the Director of the SF Aids Foundation program Black Brothers Esteem. Which services Queer Blackman with community and those who are living with HIV. We talk about this type of work, the need for i...
Nov. 6, 2023

SP11 Richard Ruane: Kickstarter Moonlight on Roseville Beach

Special Program In this Special Program, I chat with Richard Ruane. Chief Editor on the Table Top Roleplaying Game (TTRPG), Moonlight on Roseville Beach. We discuss the game, its creation and influences, Hammer films, Queer C...
Oct. 30, 2023

Ep65 London Carlisle: Actor, Gamer, and Swordsmen

I get the blessed and delightful chance to talk with London Carlisle. Who is an actor of stage, and audio drama. They are an avid gamer of Table Top Games, both as a player and Gamesmaster. With that work on stage there are t...
Oct. 16, 2023

Ep64. Dr. Eric FitzMedrud, PhD: Author of "The Better Man"

I chat with fellow Mental Health Profession and friend Dr. Eric DitzMedrud. We talk about his new book The Better Man: A guide to consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex. In our discuss we talk about Connect, Repressi...
Oct. 9, 2023

SP 10 Yuvelca M. Reyes: Author-The Stillbirth Prevention Advocate

Content Warning: Death, Death of child, Stillbirth In this Special Programing, Yuvelca Magdalena joins us again to discuss their new book The Stillbirth Prevention Advocate. We discuss the stigma around Stillbirth, how it is ...
Oct. 2, 2023

Ep 63- Regina Faridnia,LCSW: Native American Representation & BSP

I chat with Regina Faridnia, LCSW- is a Brainspotting trainer/consultant, EMDR trained, Mindfulness/Mind Body Medicine trained & a Somatic Experiencing Practioner (SEP).She has experience working:First/Second Responders, addi...
Sept. 25, 2023

SP 9 Mercedes Samudio,LCSW: TheraBlerdingOut "They Cloned Tyrone"

In this Special Program I TheraBlerd Out once more with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW & Coach. We discuss the Netflix, Comedy-Horror movie They Cloned Tyrone. We try our best not to spoil the movie, as we discuss the mental health e...
Sept. 18, 2023

Ep 62: Drexwell Seymour: Author, Businessmen, and Money Literacy

I chat with Drexwell Seymour, Author, Businessmen, Motivational Speaker, and Money Literacy teacher. We discussed he life growing up in Turks &Caicos, and the journey to find his purpose in Life. Which centered in the his wor...
Sept. 11, 2023

SP8 Viktor Kerney: Co-editor of "We Belong"

In this Special Program I chat with Viktor Kerney. Who is the Co Editor of the Black Queer Anthology We Belong, produced in connection to Stack Deck Press and Prism Comics. The other Co editor is William o. Tyler. Their crowd...