Hey, y'all hey! I have the amazing Clarice Woods talking all things hair and diversity within the industry. She is Bay Area Hairstylist, Artist, Activist, Curl & Color Specialist, and Educator. We get real deep into the history of hair, the representation of textured hair, and why it's important to have proper education for black and brown hair. 

You can find her work (and book her): 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/_houseofcurls/

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Andrea Weaver is the host of the Discusshit! podcast and founder of Discushh. DEI Practicioner, Full Spectrum Doula, and Momma from East Oakland CA :)

Discussh is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultancy partnering with organizations and communities to do the actual work it takes to create change. It's not enough to say changes will be made we have to take the dedicated time to do the work!

www.discussh.com

I am joined by Chetina this week. We were closing out mental health awareness month and I thought It appropriate to talk about access of care. She's truly a gem and I hope you enjoy as much as I did chatting :) We get into it! Mental Health Awareness, barriers to accessing therapy,  her specialized consultation services and importance of utilizing my services, redefining what caring for mental health looks like.

More about the amazing Chetina:

Chetina Hunter (she/her), creator of Always Live Lovely, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Consultant, and Speaker/Facilitator who educates others about mental health, through breaking the stigma, equipping them with practical tools, and information for a deeper understanding leading to healing. Chetina Hunter has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development, Minor in American Sign Language, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, and a Certificate in Traumatology and Treatment. 

Chetina believes that if you are informed, you have already won half the battle, but it’s what you do with that information that matters most, which is why she started offering mental health consultations. Chetina strives to reach as many individuals as she can by being her authentic self, showing that therapists are just like you, and therapy can be an amazing experience. Chetina knows the importance of informing the community about the skills and tools that are simple, inexpensive, and effective. Chetina also recognizes how difficult it can be to take care of your mental health when you are not in a positive mental space, struggling to have hope, and lack community. Chetina believes building a positive mindset, gaining understanding, self-awareness, connection, and lifestyle tools can help you to succeed.

Anchor/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/alwayslivelovely

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Andrea Weaver is the host of the Discusshit! podcast and founder of Discushh. DEI Practicioner, Doula, Yogi and Momma from East Oakland CA :)

Discussh is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultancy partnering with organizations and communities to do the actual work it takes to create change. It's not enough to say changes will be made we have to take the dedicated time to do the work!

www.discussh.com

LOL...so dating..??? Marvin and I talk about what it's like dating but in 2021 after a year of stay in place and Covid 19, and how we've evolved our  to show up better for ourselves. We've been real-life friends since middle school (Claremont woop woop) and we still, kinda sorta have a podcast together called Low Key Striving (it's still up on all the networks). We'll bring it back - covid tore our asses up.

More about Marvin Toliver:

Radical Social worker & therapist. Consultant. Co-founder of @melanatedsocialwork , Therapist at @radicaltherapycenter Black women make everything better! linktr.ee/Marvintoliver

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Andrea Weaver is the host of the Discusshit! podcast and founder of Discushh. DEI Practicioner, Doula, Yogi and Momma from East Oakland CA :)

Discussh is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultancy partnering with organizations and communities to do the actual work it takes to create change. It's not enough to say changes will be made we have to take the dedicated time to do the work!

www.discussh.com

Welcome back _ I have the amazing Cassie with me. We talk Politics, housing, reparations, state of Black folx, and participating in our communities for our greater good. Of course, we show all the love to the Bay (The bay Area) as it being both our home towns.

Cassandra is:

A mama, partner, caregiver, non-traditional student, partner and more. The City (San Francisco) raised me & now I’m in Vallejo raising my babies.

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Andrea Weaver is the host of the Discusshit! podcast and founder of Discushh. DEI Practicioner, Doula, Yogi and Momma from East Oakland CA :)

Discussh is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultancy partnering with organizations and communities to do the actual work it takes to create change. It's not enough to say changes will be made we have to take the dedicated time to do the work!

www.discussh.com

Tayo is Co-owner and COO of JHC Healthcare a family In-Home Healthcare service. A word directly from her:

"I founded an organization called Selfish Selfcare, an organization committed to helping others gain knowledge of the importance of self care of the mind, body, and, soul while dealing with chronic illness while normalizing conversations about Mental Health. At birth I was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Beta Thal, it inspired my wellness journey and inspired me to pour back into the sickle cell community. I served on the Leadership Development Team for over 8 years with the Sickle Cell Foundation of GA.

My wellness journey has been characterized by self-discovery and a lot of self-love. One that has opened my eyes to the beauty that exists within myself and the world around me. Selfcare may look different for all of us but fundamentally it’s about finding what makes us truly happy and healthy and living in pursuit of it. It’s intending to be fully present with ourselves, in good and bad times. 

As a woman of color in wellness and has a chronic illness, I know how important it is to shelter myself and put myself first in a world that doesn’t. I aim to normalize wellness conversations and share space with my community so that we can all grow and glow together. I hope we can inspire each other to be the best and healthiest versions of ourselves."

www.selfishselfcare.club/meet

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Discussh is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultancy partnering with organizations and communities to do the actual work it takes to create change. It's not enough to say changes will be made we have to take the dedicated time to do the work!

www.discussh.com

Parents and caretakers I am talking to you on today. 

Shout out to the out and proud babies embracing their intersecting communities. It's time out for us grown folks shunning, shaming, and ostracizing our queer kids. I get it, it can be scary and the feeling of the unknown can be paralyzing - these babies still deserve love and feel a sense of psychological safety. 

You can debate your social worker because I'm calling you in on today but you can get called out #respectfully.  - 

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Andrea Weaver is the host of the Discusshit! podcast and founder of Discushh.   

Discussh is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultancy partnering with organizations and communities to do the actual work it takes to create change. It's not enough to say changes will be made we have to take the dedicated time to do the work!  

Mao Beckett, uses the pronouns she/hers, is the founder of Reset & Resilient Wellness and Reset & Reconnect Coaching. She is a clinical social worker specializing in mental health licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Hawaii. She served seven years active duty in the Air Force.

Reset & Resilient Wellness

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Discussh is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultancy partnering with organizations and communities to do the actual work it takes to create change. It's not enough to say changes will be made we have to take the dedicated time to do the work!

www.discussh.com