In this session, I’m sitting down with writer, author, and Social Justice Advocate and Community Strategist Alyson Thompson to discuss healing through being multi-racial in America, and navigating self-identity as a minority…

02:34 - Straddling identities from childhood into adulthood

03:45 - Navigating where to fit in, coping, and accommodating others

05:43 - Assimilation and religion

09:50 - Breaking free of white social standards, finding the language to personal experiences, and the healing process of finding self

14:19 - Breaking out of survival mode

17:19 - Researching and unpacking the history of race, gender, and sociological theory

21:53 - The unlearning process

25:41 - Building connections and creating a community around yourself

29:35 - Learning to create boundaries, vulnerability, and asking for help

35:54 - Founding The Mixed Feelings community in St. Louis

43:20 - Breaking free of shame and creating conversations around race, gender, and sexuality

46:43 - Racial Imposter Syndrome

51:55 - Ways to connect with Alyson and support her work

Connect with Alyson:

Instagram.com/alysonthompson

Twitter.com/alysonthompson

Instagram.com/mixedfeelingsstl

Twitter.com/mxdfeelingsstl

Facebook.com/mixedfeelingsstl

Show notes:

The book, Notes On Becoming, is available at https://www.blurb.com/b/9762004-notes-on-becoming

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PayPal: alysonjt90

Venmo: AlysonThompson

Cash App: AlysonThompson

Connect with Reita:

Instagram: @reita.johnston

Facebook: @reita.johnston

https://reitajohnston.com

[email protected]

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