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- Trauma is Not Entertainment: Considering Cassie
**EPISODE CONTENT WARNING** Episode contains discussion of intimate partner violence, physical violence, PTSD and related topics
It’s National Trauma Awareness Month & Mental Health Awareness Month. We’re having a serious conversation about consuming trauma irresponsibly in light of the video depicting Diddy brutally assaulting Cassie. The way we position ourselves concerning someone else’s trauma and abuse starts to tell a story about who we are. What will your engagement with others' trauma say about you?
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26 min - Rap Beef or Reckoning?
Something is shifting. And we're getting good songs out of it. But what else are we getting? Rap beef hasn't been this hot in quite a while, and the old heads say this is a new level of menacing. In this episode, we discuss the true reckoning that's also happening at this moment, alongside the bars and the beats. The question: where will you stand when the dust settles?
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24 min - When Truth Telling Becomes a Gimmick: Club Shay Shay & "Protecting BW"
Before you click on this, I'm not on that lady's side.
In this conversation, we're digging deeper into a concern that the general public is struggling with what truth telling should look and feel like. We'll also be starting a conversation about which Black women need protecting and which ones are actually receiving protection. Let's discuss.
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39 min - Season 2 Trailer: Disrupting Silence
Introducing Season 2 of the podcast, with a new name: Disrupting Silence. New episodes are available every other week on Mondays by 7am. Follow/Subscribe to the podcast on your listening platform of choice.
@disruptingsilencepod
1 min - Year 30 - A Grand Finale
We've arrived at my 30th year. And the final episode of Season 1 of the podcast. We're talking about identifying and releasing the burden of perfection & saying goodbye to humility. And we're doing it with little to no editing... when you listen, you'll get that reference.
Want to give input on Season 2?
Drop it here: @feedback
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25 min - Suicide Prevention Month: The myth of your strong friend
You are not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing my journey in managing thoughts of suicide. Before you write another post saying “Check on Your Strong Friend,” tap in. I’m also giving perspective on suicidal ideation to those who experience it and those who want to support others. It’s Suicide Prevention Month, and we’re reducing the stigma, one story shared at a time.
**Episode Timestamps**
(11:22) The culturally incompetent therapist
(18:03) Saved by psychiatry & Adjusting to Zoloft
(27:12) Motivating myself to enjoy life by meeting tangible needs
(29:54) The direct link between finances & my mental health
(34:50) Is it really "luxury" if it helps keep you afloat? The spa days & the cleaning lady
(37:21) Healing is curated & maintained in community
(47:11) For those of you who may currently be struggling
(46:11) For those who seek to better support someone in your lifeMentioned in the episode:
- "Better Help" Podcast Episode
- 988 Crisis Lifeline
Learn more about Suicide Prevention Month:
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
Mental Health Resources:
- Talk Away the Dark - How to engage in conversations about suicide
- Meditation & Mindfulness: Insight Timer (it's free)
- Read the Blog: Trauma Resources
- Need to find a therapist? Try Alma (also free)
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54 min - A Word on Authenticity
Everybody has a brand these days. By now, you should know I will say what's on my mind candidly. However, that's not everybody's cup of tea. People make a lot of negative assumptions about my character & personality based on the fact that I choose not to censor myself and my past experiences. However, I choose to believe that it says more about them than it does about me. In this episode, we discuss the choice to live authentically and transparently and the deep commitment beyond a fun way to live for views and clicks.
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22 min - I'm A Big Deal: Authentic Self-Love*Insert Christopher Martin lyrics* (IYKYK) - Sometimes it takes weird experiences with people to realize that you're someone worth making a fuss about. When we don't take time to really know our worth, other people can benefit from your self-love tank being on E. Radical self-acceptance and removing ourselves from environments that don't foster self-love are at the core of this pivot. Let's discuss.
Catch Patrice on socials at:
- Instagram (&Threads) @patpontificates
Website: www.patpontificates.com
Email: [email protected]
26 min - We Need Better Help: because what are you even offering?A personal investigation into how overwhelming it's becoming to accept help when needed. When you consider all our mental health conversations about what it means to be a good friend or loved one, it seems we're doing a lot of blaming on folks who need help. In doing so, we absolve ourselves of the responsibility it takes actually to be helpful. The suggestion in this episode takes a specific stance: We need better help! Now, yes, this might ruffle some feathers because, as we know, people think any charity of any kind is wholly benevolent and worthy of celebration. But… let’s discuss.
Content Warning: Brief mentions of suicidal ideation
Catch Patrice on socials at:
- Twitter @patpontificates
- Instagram (&Threads) @patpontificates
Website: www.patpontificates.com
Email: [email protected]
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33 min - Am I Intimidating or Are You Intimidated?This one's gonna sound personal. In this episode, we consider whether people project insecurities onto others and call them something they aren't. In this case, it's the idea that a person is intimidating, thus making everyone in the room uncomfortable. Are they, though? Or is it that no matter what they do, you will continue to feel reactive to a naturally occurring energy you feel the urge to acquiesce to? Of course, we'll discuss this with a very specific case study of the life and times of Patrice. Let's discuss.Catch Patrice on socials at:
- Twitter @patpontificates
- Instagram @patpontificates
Website: patpontificates.com.
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About Disrupting Silence
From the publisher's feed
Disrupting Silence: A podcast for recovering perfectionists, ex-people pleasers, and folks looking to disrupt business as usual. Where the status quo is questioned, the overlooked gets recognized, and…
the unspoken things get said. Your host, Patrice, disrupts silence one episode at a time.