In the Wake

We are podcasters united to condemn the tragic murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many many others at the hands of police. This is a continuation of the systemic racism pervasive in our country since its inception, and we are committed to standing against racism in all its forms. 

We believe that to be silent is to be complicit.

We believe that Black lives matter.

We believe that Black lives are more important than property.

We believe that we have a responsibility to use our platforms to speak out against this injustice whenever and wherever we are witnesses to it.

In creating digital media we have built audiences that return week after week to hear our voices, and we will use our voices to speak against anti-blackness and police brutality, and we encourage our audiences to be educated, engaged, and to take action.

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#PodcastersForJustice campaign created by WOC Podcasters.

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Donate:

• Black Visions Collective
• Campaign Zero
• Black Lives Matter
• Black Owned Businesses Directory

Take Action:

• Color of Change - Find campaigns & sign petitions

Books to Read:

• Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
• White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
• So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
• How To Be Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
• Mindful of Race by Ruth King

Podcasts:

• Code Switch by NPR
• About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge
• Speaking of Racism 
• While Black

Movies:

• Selma
• Just Mercy
• Harriet

Activists to Follow:

• Rachel E. Cargle
• Austin Channing Brown
• Check Your Privilege 
• Rachel Ricketts

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***Trigger Warning***
This is a heavier episode as we speak of domestic violence and abuse. If you are suffering or recovering from a mood or mental disorder and/or are a victim of sexual assault and abuse, please listen with caution or skip this episode. The last thing I would want is for hearing these things to set you back in your healing journey or to trigger negative thoughts or emotions. Also, if you are a bit more sensitive or an empath, you also may want to listen with caution.

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I met Ty through SafeNest -- an organization, shelter, and place of safety and support for survivors and victims of domestic violence. We were both going through the training to become a volunteer through the organization.

In this week's episode, Ty shares his experiences growing up witnessing his grandma be abused by his grandpa. We then discuss factors, warnings signs, myths, and advocacy for abuse victims. Tune in to hear his whole story!

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Resources:

• SafeNest 
• SafeNest Domestic Violence Hotline: (702) 646-4981.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: +1(800) 799-7233
• Book: Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft

To connect with Ty:

• Facebook: Ty Newport
• Instagram: @theamazingty

Song: Float On by Modest Mouse

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• Twitter: @whytli
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Ellen coaches others on learning more about what stresses them out and how to ease, manage, or eliminate that stress. In this episode, Ellen shares with us her understanding of her own stress and her three steps to deal with that stress. Instead of throwing general stress relievers at you, we dive deeper into the root of stress and how to heal it depending on the individual self. Here are Ellen's three steps to discovering the root of your stress:

1. Be specific as to what is stressing you out in particular
2. How do you react when stressed out: Physically, Emotionally, or Mentally
3. Take action - How can you relieve or counter that stress?

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Resources:

• Website: ellen-leonard.com
• Podcast: The Healthy, Happy, and Mostly Sane Entrepreneur 

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***Trigger Warning***
This is a heavier episode as we speak of domestic violence and abuse. If you are suffering or recovering from a mood or mental disorder and/or are a victim of sexual assault or abuse, please listen with caution or skip this episode. The last thing I would want is for hearing these things to set you back in your healing journey or to trigger negative thoughts or emotions. Also, if you are a bit more sensitive or an empath, you also may want to listen with caution. 

In this episode, Angela recalls her childhood where her mother was in multiple abusive relationships, and how she later found herself in the same situation in her marriage. Then, down the road, her own daughter was in an abusive relationship, which was the catalyst to Angela getting a bill passed in New York to help protect victims reporting domestic violence. Angela is an empowering voice for change, healing, and survival. Listen in for her whole story!

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Resources:

• You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
• Instagram: @angelaccomando
• Website: angelaaccomando.com
• Podcast: Meditate On This

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Songs:

• Just Dance by Lady Gaga
• I'm Still Standing by Elton John

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Nicole Burgess is a licensed marriage and family therapist and leadership coach to introverted, sensitive, high achieving professional women. She is also the host of Soulfilled Sisterhood podcast and founder of the Self-Care Summit: Improve Your Bottom Line and Your Professional Life.

In this episode, Nicole shares how she started her professional life as an accountant due to her people pleasing tendencies and wanting to make her parents proud. She later discovered she had a gift for listening and people often felt comfortable opening up to her so she went back to school to become a therapist and coach. We discuss the root of perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies and how to get curious enough to understand and unlearn those traits. Tune in for an insightful look with Nicole!

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Resources:

• Visit Nicole's website to take a quiz: '10 Signs You Might Be a Perfectionist'
• Website: nicoleburgesscoaching.com
• Podcast: Soulfilled Sisterhood Podcast
• Books:
  • The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
  • Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
  • Self Compassion by Kristin Neff
• Song: Cowgirl Creed by Templeton Thompson
• In the Wake episode:
  • Quieting the People Pleaser in You

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In this special episode, I chat with someone that I mention in every other podcast episode - my very own therapist of three years. We reflect on my journey with her and how much I have grown and evolved through working with her. The foundation of our entire therapy relationship has been resilience. She touches on her own background, experiences, and struggles growing up which she believes to have helped her be a more empathetic, understanding, and overall better therapist. We discuss the stigmas vs. realities of therapy, therapists, and mental illness. Tune in to hear more from my therapist, Maria!

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Resources:

Find a therapist:
Psychology Today
Better Help - Online therapy
Good Therapy
Therapy Tribe

End The Stigma Foundation:
Website: endthestigma.org
Instagram: @endthestigmaorg
Facebook: End The Stigma Foundation
YouTube: End The Stigma
Contact us here.

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Song:
Dare to Move by Switchfoot

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In this week's episode, I recount my first REAL date in January of 2019, after leaving my abusive relationship. I share the healing it took to get to that place and compare how I used to show up compared to the shift on this date. I speak about the lessons I learned about myself, dating, relationships, males, and loving myself.

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Song:
That's Not Love by Cristabelle Braden

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In this week's episode, I chat with my younger sister, mini me, and best friend. I wanted to change it up and share a lighter, more fun episode amidst the heaviness of my series. By listening, you'll get the inside scoop on what our family dynamic looks like, being a middle child, and what it's like being a teenager in middle school in this day and age. Mae shares her insights and beliefs on life and is a wise, witty, and honest voice.

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Song:
Introducing Me by Nick Jonas
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Instagram: @malloryisabelle
TikTok: @malloryisabelle

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After re-reading old journals from when I was thick in a depression and had suicidal ideation, I wrote a message to my younger self and all the things I might have needed to so desperately hear. I also took excerpts from letters I had written to myself. This short episode is a message of hope to those struggling and in need of some validation and encouragement that their life is worth living amidst the pain. If someone you know is struggling right now, send this message their way!

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If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or having suicidal thoughts:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255
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Dear Whytli Video
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In this week's episode I dive deep into the trauma, fear, anxiety, and grief that may be coming up due to this worldwide pandemic and how to process and cope with them in a healthy manner. I then speak about the healing, growth, and positivity that may come from this. I include some ideas on how to show up to your quarantine and things that may be helpful during this time.

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Resources:

Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

• Unlocking Us by Brene Brown: Comparative Suffering
• Therapy Thoughts with Tiffany Roe: Fear, Panic, Anxiety, & Disease
• Therapy Thoughts with Tiffany Roe: FEEL, DEAL, HEAL
• ON Purpose with Jay Shetty: 3 Ways to Deal with Loneliness & Healthy Social Distancing
• ON Purpose with Jay Shetty: 11 Indoor Activities to Reduce Stress, Beat Boredom, & Boost Positivity 
• In the Wake with Whytli: Navigating Control
• In the Wake with Whytli: Grieving People, Changes, & Eras

Podcast Not Mentioned but Recommended for Listening: 

• Woke with Weslie: Quarantine life, & how to process your anxiety over coronavirus with Doug Cartwright 
• Love Your Truth: Finding Peace by Embracing Uncertainty 
• Live Free Creative: Creating Calm in Chaos 

Instagram:

• @therapyforwomen
• @thefuckitdiet
• @tonitalkstherapy
• @stephaniedawnelizabeth
• @nedratawwab
• @brenebrown
• @heytiffanyroe
• @glennondoyle
• @tobemagnetic
• @stephaniechinnart

YouTube:

• Some Good News with John Krasinski
• Yoga with Adriene

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Instagram: @whytli
Facebook: Whytli Rogers
Twitter: @whytli
Website: whytli.com
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