Episodes
Sept. 4, 2023
Ep61. Sekayi Edwards, LMFT: HiddenQuest-Black Geek Therpaist POV
This podcast is 2 year old, and to celebrate it. I chat with Sekayi Edward, LMFT. Who recently started his private practice Hidden Quest Therapy. We discussed being a Black, Geek centered therapist, and starting a practice. S...
Aug. 29, 2023
SP7:William O. Tyler: Co-Editor "We Belong" Black Queer Anthology
In this Special Program I chat with William O. Tyler. 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 Viktor Kerney. Their crowd...
Aug. 21, 2023
Ep. 60 Shalita Grant, Actress, Entrepreneur, and Hair Liberation
I get to chat in this episode with Shalita Grant, Actress & Entrepreneur. Shalita can been seen in NCIS:New Orleans, NCIS, Search Party, Mercy Street, and multiple other showers. While filming NCIS: New Orleans, Shalita began...
Aug. 7, 2023
Ep. 59 Sophia Ansari, LPCC: PoC Play Therapy & Therapist
I chat with Sophia Ansari Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Play Therapist. Sophia and I, discussed what is Play Therapy, how to become a Play Therapist, and being a BIPoC Therapist. We also talk about how Geek the...
July 24, 2023
Ep.58 Dr.Darlene Hall:Book-Yth Dev.Theory&Pract.,Trauma Framework
I chat with Dr. Darlene Hall Ph.D.. Who is a Black lesbian Psychologist with strong social justice values. She have a written a text calledYouth Development Theory & Practice: Intergrating a Trauma Framework, which is based o...
July 10, 2023
Ep. 57 Aaron Johnson: Black Men as Chronically Under Touched
I chat with Aaron Johnson who is a co-founder of Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action. We discuss the subject of being Chronically Under Touched, and most especially for Black Men. Since the events of the Pandemic Lockdown...
July 3, 2023
SP6. Mercedes Samudio: Blerd out-Across the Spider-verse
Special Programming Mercedes and I, Blerd Out again as we discussed the new Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse movie. Listen as we enjoy the representation, the What if..., and the Mental Health elements at play in the movie....
June 26, 2023
Ep. 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 Tale...
June 19, 2023
Ep. 55 Dana TherActivist, MSW: Began a TherActivist
Celebrating LGBTQ+ month As we continue to celebrate Pride month, I chat this week with Dana the TherActivist (They/ Them), MSW. Who is a Therapist, Author, Filmmaker and Activist. We discussed the being a Therapist and being...
June 12, 2023
Ep.54 Marjorie Vazquez, AMFT: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Content Warning: This episode discusses the topics of Violence: Physical, Emotional, and Sex in nature. Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride As we celebrate this Pride month, I speak with Marjorie Vazquez (She/They), AMFT from Rouse Rela...
June 5, 2023
Ep. 53 J Tebias Perry: Being Black Gay Leathermen & Mentorship
Celebrating Pride Month 2023 I chat with J Tebias Perry, a Gay Leatherman of Color. We discuss some of his life experiences in Leather, their work in as a writer, and their upcoming book Leather Mentorship: How to get it and ...
May 29, 2023
Ep.52 David Khalili LMFT: Multiethnic LGBT couples relationships
Celebration of Pride 2023 We start our Celebration of Pride 2023 with David Khaliki LMFT, discuss their work with LGBT couples. Most especially relationship of a Multiethnic nature. Where power dynamic can play a role bother ...
May 15, 2023
Ep. 51 David Khalili, LMFT: Poly Relationship
David Khalili, LMFT returns for a board discussion of Poly Relationships. We discuss attachment style and how they interact in the landscape of relationships. As well as the ways it can be manipulative. Links: https://www.rou...
May 1, 2023
Ep50. Elizabeth S. Arvizu: Review of DC's Hero's in Crisis
Elizabeth S. Arvizu (from psychologyforgeeks.com) and I get together to review DC's Hero's in Crisis Comic book Arc, as mental health professional, geeks, and POC readers. Hero's in Crisis tells a story focusing around a secr...
April 26, 2023
SP-5 Mercedes Samudio, LCSW: Engaging African American Families
Special Programming I chat with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW about their new program Engaging African American Families. Which is focused on helping mental health providers to better met the multiple needs of Black/African American...
April 17, 2023
Ep.49 Monet Goldman& James Walls: Video Games & Parents therapy
For this chat we welcome back Monet Goldman LMFT, to talk more about video games and Therapy. To broaden our discussion we are also joined by James Walls LPC, who talks more about their experience of as a parents who joins th...
April 10, 2023
Ep.48 Ann Dillard,LMFT & Dr. Paula Langford: Intro.BSP to Senegal
I chat with Ann Dillard, LMFT, and returning guest Dr. Paula Langford about the their recent and continuing work of introducing Brainspotting and the Neuroexperential experiencing to Senegal, Africa. We discuss what efforts w...
March 27, 2023
Ep47 Johnny Tohme: LGBTQI & HIV activist and Kinkster
I chat with one of my ONYX Brother, Johnny Tohme. Who is a LGBTQI and HIV activist working to supporting the Middle Eastern and North Africa populations. We discuss the Middle Eastern Culture, Community, and some Drama Therap...
March 13, 2023
Ep.46 David Khalili,LMFT:Awareness of Mideastern culture&Therapy
I chat with fellow LMFT, David Khalili. We discuss their practice, working with Middle Eastern Culture(especially Persian culture), and being of Middle Eastern Heritage. This include a look at the role and place therapy plays...
Feb. 27, 2023
Ep.45 Karla A. Brown: Black group & Private Practice Ownership
Black History/Pride/ Excellence Month As we bring the month of February to a close. I chat with fellow LMFT Karla A. Brown. Who is the CEO of Soul Centric Counseling & Collective. We discuss the areas of Group Therapy and bei...
Feb. 20, 2023
Ep.44 Mishara Danielle Winston: Play & Recover for Caregivers
Black History/Pride/Excellence As we continue to the month go Black celebration, I talk with Mishara Danielle Winston. Whose built their practice around Recreation Therapy for caregivers. The amount of demands on providers of...
Feb. 13, 2023
Ep.43 Demetrius Holt, Hellspawn_Cosplay: Blerd and Powerful
Black History/Pride/Excellence I chat once more with Demetrius Holt aka Hellspawn_Cosplay, about his current project #Blerdandpowerful. This project came into being following Demetrius's experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2022...
Feb. 6, 2023
Ep42- David Hooker & Natasha Lee Hooker: Black Geeks being seen
Continuing with the Black History/Pride/Excellence Month I take with David Hooker and Natasha Lee Hooker. David is a Product Manger at Disney. Natasha Lee Hooker is a Senior Development Support Analyst at Insomniac Games. Bot...
Jan. 30, 2023
EP 41- Marla R. Stewart:Sexologist | Sexual Strategist | Author
Content warning- Frank Discussion of Sex Black History/Pride/Excellence Month As we being the celebration of Black History Month. We open our Month of episodes with a discussion with Marla Renee Stewart, MA. A Black Queer Sex...