Help A Human Out

When Jasmine took a DNA test, she was not expecting to find out about a long lost sister. She came to us for advice on how to start a relationship with this person and Ms. Danielle knew exactly who to call. On this episode of Help A Human Out, Ms. Danielle talks to her best friend Claire Anton about how a DNA test changed her life.

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This is the story of Aria Joy Burch-Senser – a beautiful, talented and happy young girl who will be forever frozen at age 13. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals 10-24. We don’t talk to our kids enough about mental health and suicide. They are issues shrouded by stigma, and not talking about them with the young people in our lives is a major contributing factor to the statistics. Ms. Danielle sits down with mom and social worker Brittani Senser to have a conversation about youth mental health and suicide.

A transcript of this episode is available here.

• Do You Care Now?
• National Alliance on Mental Illness

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In our final episode of Black Story Month, we asked our Black listeners, coworkers, friends and family to send in a voice memo answering three questions: 1. What is your favorite thing about Black culture? 2. If you had the chance, would you ever give up being Black? 3. What does Black excellence mean to you and how do you embody it? This special episode is a collection of stories from all over the country — including two little girls (who call Danielle mom) learning about their own Black girl magic.

For a transcript of this episode, click here.

Show Notes:

• Still Kickin Sessions on unlearning racism
• The Black businesses featured in this episode: Civic Saint, Gigi’s Flair Emporium, A Freeman’s Place Counseling, and Kismet of Kings
• Follow on Instagram: @hahopodcast @msdanielleferrentino @mrjross @lifebytosin @tanishanichole 

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What does family mean to you? For Ms. Danielle, and a lot of us, family is everything. You learn so much about someone based on where they came from. This week, Ms. Danielle talks with Jesse Ross – Executive Director of Still Kickin, international speaker, diversity and inclusion leader, and father about growing up, living in North Minneapolis and what it’s like raising Black babies in a racist world. For a transcript of this episode, click here.

Show Notes:

• @mrjross
• Jesse’s Website
• Protests and Privilege - with Jesse Ross
• All Still Kickin Sessions

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“Can I touch your hair?” “You don’t talk Black.” “You’re pretty for a Black girl.” These are all examples of microaggressions — nasty little comments that get said to Black women every single day and that add up to major trauma. Being a Black woman in modern America is anything but easy. This week, Ms. Danielle is joined by friend and radio personality Tanisha Nichole to talk about microaggressions, how you can recognize them, and how you can help stop them from causing harm.

A transcript of this episode is available here. If you have a topic you'd like to see addressed on the show, let us know by recording a voice memo into your phone and emailing it to us at [email protected].

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SHOW NOTES:

• @tanishanichole on Instagram
• “Empathy and Eyebrows” by Ms. Danielle
• Getting Comfortable with Discomfort with Ms. Danielle
• Still Kickin Sessions (Full List)
• “Did you really just say that?” - advice on confronting microaggressions by Rebecca A. Clay

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 - Civic Saint — products that inspire joy, nostalgia and reflection all while fighting for racial and social equity.

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The stats don’t lie: Racial inequality in the health care field is a real problem. How did we get to this point? And what do we do going forward? This week’s expert, Dr. Tosin Odunsi, shines light on the lack of diversity within the health care profession, the importance of representation, and the work she is doing to effect change.

A transcript of this episode is available here.

If you have a topic you'd like to see addressed on the show, let us know by recording a voice memo into your phone and emailing it to us at [email protected].

We reserve one free ad in every HAHO episode for a BIPOC-owned business. If that's you, reach out to us at [email protected].

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SHOW NOTES:

@lifebytosin

@thementorshipsquad

Register for Dr. Odunsi's Session on February 18

Still Kickin Sessions - Advocacy is great. Action is better.

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 - Civic Saint — products that inspire joy, nostalgia and reflection all while fighting for racial and social equity.

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What makes a family? It’s not just one mom, one dad, 2.5 kids and miscellaneous pets. And when it comes to blending families, you’re also blending their own experiences, insecurities and personalities. It’s not easy, and parents don’t always have the answers! So we asked the (now grown-up) baby of a big, blended family to help us out.

A transcript of this episode is available here.

If you have a topic you'd like to see addressed on the show, let us know by recording a voice memo into your phone and emailing it to us at [email protected].

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SHOW NOTES:

• Join the Still Kickin Club
• Shop Our Merch!



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Host Ms. Danielle is a Black woman who can see our nation’s capitol building from her roof. In this episode, Ms. Danielle shares exactly what went through her mind as the riot at the US Capitol unfolded and her reflections. Listen. Learn. Grow. And stop gaslighting Black people. A transcript of this episode is available here.

Show Notes:

• @msdanielleferrentino on Instagram
• Danielle’s book: Empathy and Eyebrows
• Join the Still Kickin Club
• Join our emailing list for merch updates

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• FMYH - Fancy Meeting You Here is a collaborative space for creatives to grow their ideas and shape their goals.
• FMYH Patreon

Resources:

• Still Kickin Sessions - Awareness is great. Action is better.
• Protests & Privilege with Jesse Ross
• Getting Comfortable With Discomfort with Ms. Danielle
• Diversity and Inclusion training with Jesse Ross
• Anti-Racism Daily

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We’re going to have “the talk” — except this time, it’s the full version. We know about the birds and the bees, but when it comes to talking about what we want (and need) in the bedroom, a lot of us avoid that conversation. But you know who doesn’t? A love coach. Shaun Galanos is host of “The Love Drive,” a popular podcast about love, sex and authenticity. He also provides sessions and coaching on various aspects of love and life. This week, Shaun teaches us how to have an open and honest conversation about sex and intimacy with our partners.

• A full transcript of this episode is available here.

Show Notes:

• Shaun’s personal website
• @thelovedrive on Instagram
• The Love Drive Podcast
• Join the Still Kickin email list for updates on merch and everything else

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• TrackGirlz is a 501c3 nonprofit organization providing access to higher education, mentorship and sport through our track and field girls empowerment programs.

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We all have vices. For some of us, it’s eating fried food, biting our nails or binge-watching bad reality TV. But how do we figure out if the things we find comfort in have become a problem? This week, we talked with author, speaker and teacher Laura McKowen, who shared her advice and the surprising magic she found in living a sober life.

• A transcript of this episode is available here.

Show Notes:

• Laura McKowen's Website
• We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life
• Laura McKowen's courses and groups
• The Luckiest Club - sober is better together

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• FMYH - Fancy Meeting You Here is a collaborative space for creatives to grow their ideas and shape their goals.
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