Welcome to the next episode of "Just Healing." In this installment, Dr. Debra introduces Just Healing's new host Michael Munson!

He is the executive director of Forge, a renowned national trans anti-violence organization. Michael brings a wealth of experience and insight to our podcast!

As Michael takes the reins for upcoming episodes, they promise a diverse range of topics, reflecting the complexity of healing journeys. From forensic nursing to discussions on stalking and technology crimes, each guest brings unique expertise and perspectives. Through engaging dialogues, Michael and his guests aim to dismantle stereotypes and promote empathy.

Our podcast isn't just about sharing stories; it's about creating connections and promoting healing. Michael's blend of seriousness and playfulness ensures each episode will be both informative and relatable. By listening with compassion, we validate survivors' experiences and foster a safe space for growth.

Join us on this journey of learning and healing as we explore the intersections of trauma, identity, and resilience. Through meaningful conversations and genuine connections, we hope to inspire positive change and empower individuals to embrace their healing paths.

Tune in to "Just Healing" as we embark on this next chapter in our transformative journey together. Let's listen, learn, and heal.

Michael's Links: Forge Website, MenHealing Website, LinkedIn, Forge Instagram, Forge X, Forge Facebook

Dr. Debra's Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Note: This conversation includes some content that might not be suitable for all audiences and ages. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MenHealing.

#JustHealingPodcast #TransAdvocacy #HealingJourneys #ForgeCommunity #TransViolenceAwareness #IntersectionalHealing

Join us for new episodes throughout 2024, where we'll continue to spread the message of hope and healing and welcome Just Healing's other three new co-hosts, ⁠⁠Michael Munson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Greg Cason⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jayce Baron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's going to be an exciting year. And remember, you are worthy, trauma does not define us and healing is a collective journey.

This podcast is produced by Dr. Debra, in collaboration with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MenHealing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a nonprofit dedicated to helping provide accessible resources and community for any male or male identifying survivor of sexual harm. MenHealing's aim is to help, heal, inspire, and break isolation for survivors.

You can donate, check out our healing events, videos, and other resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.menhealing.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with MenHealing on social media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We want to hear from you! At MenHealing, we value feedback on all of our healing work and projects, including this podcast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to share your thoughts.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual harm and you need to talk to someone, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠can help. Call their National Sexual Assault Hotline to speak with a trained staff member who can provide you with confidential crisis support. It's free, confidential, and 24-7. Call 1-800-656-4673.

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BUT FIRST... In this episode, Dr. Debra welcomes survivor advocate, activist, and upcoming Fall host of Just Healing, Jayce Baron to the Just Healing team! Jayce gives us a tease of the themes he wants to explore including the impact of authentic storytelling, the dark side of the entertainment industry, and the intersection of spirituality and healing. Jayce encourages listeners to recognize their worth and embrace personal empowerment for positive change.

Join the movement for awareness and healing—subscribe, like, and share today!

Jayce Baron's Links: ⁠Website⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠, X, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, YouTube⁠,

Dr. Debra's Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Note: This conversation includes some content that might not be suitable for all audiences and ages. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MenHealing.

#JustHealingPodcast #JayceBaron #SurvivorEmpowerment #Advocacy #EntertainmentForChange #Mindfulness #lgtbq #blackvoices

Join us for new episodes throughout 2024, where we'll continue to spread the message of hope and healing and welcome Just Healing's other three new co-hosts, ⁠Michael Munson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Greg Cason⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jayce Baron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's going to be an exciting year. And remember, you are worthy, trauma does not define us and healing is a collective journey.

This podcast is produced by Dr. Debra, in collaboration with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MenHealing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a nonprofit dedicated to helping provide accessible resources and community for any male or male identifying survivor of sexual harm. MenHealing's aim is to help, heal, inspire, and break isolation for survivors.

You can donate, check out our healing events, videos, and other resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.menhealing.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with MenHealing on social media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We want to hear from you! At MenHealing, we value feedback on all of our healing work and projects, including this podcast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to share your thoughts.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual harm and you need to talk to someone, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠can help. Call their National Sexual Assault Hotline to speak with a trained staff member who can provide you with confidential crisis support. It's free, confidential, and 24-7. Call 1-800-656-4673.

Join Dr. Debra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as she introduces one of Just Healing’s upcoming co-hosts, psychologist and TV personality, Dr. Greg Cason! While teasing us with the themes he wants to explore this summer on Just Healing, Greg spills his insights on the dynamics of fear, positive thinking, compassion, and how the journey to self-acceptance is key to overcoming life’s challenges. Don't miss this one! Welcome to the Just Healing family, Dr. Cason!

Join the movement for awareness and healing—subscribe, like, and share today!

Greg Cason's Links: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, Off the Couch Podcast, YouTube, LA Shrinks

Dr. Debra's Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Note: This conversation includes some content that might not be suitable for all audiences and ages. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MenHealing.

#JustHealingPodcast #GregCason #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCompassion #MaleSurvivors #VulnerabilityInHealing

Join us for a new episode each week throughout 2024, where we'll continue to spread the message of hope and healing and welcome Just Healing's other three new co-hosts, Michael Munson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Greg Cason⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jayce Baron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's going to be an exciting year. And remember, you are worthy, trauma does not define us and healing is a collective journey.

This podcast is produced by Dr. Debra, in collaboration with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MenHealing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a nonprofit dedicated to helping provide accessible resources and community for any male or male identifying survivor of sexual harm. MenHealing's aim is to help, heal, inspire, and break isolation for survivors.

You can donate, check out our healing events, videos, and other resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.menhealing.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with MenHealing on social media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We want to hear from you! At MenHealing, we value feedback on all of our healing work and projects, including this podcast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to share your thoughts.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual harm and you need to talk to someone, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠can help. Call their National Sexual Assault Hotline to speak with a trained staff member who can provide you with confidential crisis support. It's free, confidential, and 24-7. Call 1-800-656-4673.

Dr. Debra⁠⁠⁠ discusses the difficult, but critical, topic of active shooter training and response with the esteemed Retired Captain Ann Young. With a distinguished 35-year career at the Los Angeles Police Department and now an influential lecturer, Captain Young brings unparalleled insights into the complexities of law enforcement's response to active shooter situations and shares strategies for survival and safety.

Join the movement for awareness and healing—subscribe, like, and share today!

For more resources and to learn about Captain Young's active shooter training course, visit Dr. Debra's website.

Dr. Debra's Links: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Note: This conversation includes some content that might not be suitable for all audiences and ages. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MenHealing.

#ActiveShooterResponse #PoliceTraining #SchoolSafety #PublicSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #PodcastEpisode #LawEnforcement #CommunitySafety

Join us for a new episode each week throughout 2024, where we'll continue to spread the message of hope and healing and welcome Just Healing's other three new co-hosts, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Du Vall Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Greg Cason⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jayce Baron⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's going to be an exciting year. And remember, you are worthy, trauma does not define us and healing is a collective journey.

This podcast is produced by Dr. Debra, in collaboration with ⁠⁠⁠⁠MenHealing⁠⁠⁠⁠, a nonprofit dedicated to helping provide accessible resources and community for any male or male identifying survivor of sexual harm. MenHealing's aim is to help, heal, inspire, and break isolation for survivors.

You can donate, check out our healing events, videos, and other resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.menhealing.org⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with MenHealing on social media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠

We want to hear from you! At MenHealing, we value feedback on all of our healing work and projects, including this podcast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to share your thoughts.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual harm and you need to talk to someone, ⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN ⁠⁠⁠⁠can help. Call their National Sexual Assault Hotline to speak with a trained staff member who can provide you with confidential crisis support. It's free, confidential, and 24-7. Call 1-800-656-4673.

Dive into the complexities of the R. Kelly scandal in our latest podcast episode with Dr. Debra⁠ and organizational psychologist Dr. Albert Edwards. This episode offers a critical analysis of the case, examining the roles of leadership, organizational failure, and community silence in such situations. We discuss the cultural and societal effects of R. Kelly's actions, systemic failures, and the influence of celebrity culture.

Dr. Edwards provides insights into how organizational culture can enable these issues and the importance of responsible leadership. The episode also looks at the impact on the black community and broader societal implications. Join us for this engaging discussion that aims to highlight important societal structures and encourage steps towards change.

Join the movement for awareness and healing—subscribe, like, and share today!

Al's Links: LinkedIn

Dr. Debra's Links: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠

Note: This conversation includes some content that might not be suitable for all audiences and ages. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MenHealing.

#JustHealingPodcast #RKellyScandal #Podcast #OrganizationalPsychology #SocietyAndCulture

Join us for a new episode each week throughout 2024, where we'll continue to spread the message of hope and healing and welcome Just Healing's other three new co-hosts, ⁠⁠⁠Timothy Duvall Brown⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Greg Cason⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Jayce Baron⁠⁠⁠. It's going to be an exciting year. And remember, you are worthy, trauma does not define us and healing is a collective journey.

This podcast is produced by Dr. Debra, in collaboration with ⁠⁠⁠MenHealing⁠⁠⁠, a nonprofit dedicated to helping provide accessible resources and community for any male or male identifying survivor of sexual harm. MenHealing's aim is to help, heal, inspire, and break isolation for survivors.

You can donate, check out our healing events, videos, and other resources at ⁠⁠⁠www.menhealing.org⁠⁠⁠

Connect with MenHealing on social media! ⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠

We want to hear from you! At MenHealing, we value feedback on all of our healing work and projects, including this podcast! ⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠ to share your thoughts.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual harm and you need to talk to someone, ⁠⁠⁠RAINN ⁠⁠⁠can help. Call their National Sexual Assault Hotline to speak with a trained staff member who can provide you with confidential crisis support. It's free, confidential, and 24-7. Call 1-800-656-4673.

Dr. Debra is joined by Crystal Flores to take a closer look at the Latinx trauma experience on the latest episode of Just Healing! Together, they break down the unique challenges faced by male trauma survivors in this underserved community. Understand why Latinx men may hesitate to share trauma, dissect somatic symptoms, and grasp the vital role trust plays when seeking help and recovery. Dr. Debra and Crystal discuss how they navigate working with young survivors, emphasizing cultural dynamics and sensitivity and explore the impact of violence on Latinx family relationships. Join the movement for awareness and healing—subscribe, like, and share today!

Crystal's Links:⁠ ⁠Crystal's Instagram⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠Psychology Today

Dr. Debra's Links: ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠

Note: This conversation includes some content that might not be suitable for all audiences and ages. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MenHealing.

#JustHealingPodcast #TraumaSurvivors #LatinxCommunity #Therapy #CulturalSensitivity #HealingJourney #PodcastEpisode #Latinx

Join us for a new episode each week throughout 2024, where we'll continue to spread the message of hope and healing and welcome Just Healing's other three new co-hosts, ⁠⁠Timothy Duvall Brown⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Dr. Greg Cason⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Jayce Baron⁠⁠. It's going to be an exciting year. And remember, you are worthy, trauma does not define us and healing is a collective journey.

This podcast is produced by Dr. Debra, in collaboration with ⁠⁠MenHealing⁠⁠, a nonprofit dedicated to helping provide accessible resources and community for any male or male identifying survivor of sexual harm. MenHealing's aim is to help, heal, inspire, and break isolation for survivors.

You can donate, check out our healing events, videos, and other resources at ⁠⁠www.menhealing.org⁠⁠

Connect with MenHealing on social media! ⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠X⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

We want to hear from you! At MenHealing, we value feedback on all of our healing work and projects, including this podcast! ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ to share your thoughts.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual harm and you need to talk to someone, ⁠⁠RAINN ⁠⁠can help. Call their National Sexual Assault Hotline to speak with a trained staff member who can provide you with confidential crisis support. It's free, confidential, and 24-7. Call 1-800-656-4673.

In this episode, Dr. Debra explores the less-sensationalized side of cults with Ashley Easter, the resilient founder of Courage365 and a survivor of a high-control religious group.

Together, they delve into the complexities of defining and categorizing cults. Ashley candidly discusses her personal experience growing up in a highly controlled religious community, providing insights into the numerous layers of control she navigated. Emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and trusting one's intuition when confronted with cult dynamics, Ashley also extends valuable resources and support for survivors as she highlights her impactful efforts in empowering individuals through coaching and education.

Ashley's Links: AshleyEaster.com, Ashley's Instagram, Courage365.org, Courage365 Instagram

Dr. Debra's Links: Website⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠

Note: This conversation includes some content that might not be suitable for all audiences and ages. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MenHealing.

#CultDiscussion #TrustYourGut #CriticalThinking #SurvivorSupport #Healing

Join us for a new episode each week throughout 2024, where we'll continue to spread the message of hope and healing and welcome Just Healing's other three new co-hosts, ⁠Timothy Duvall Brown⁠, ⁠Dr. Greg Cason⁠, and ⁠Jayce Baron⁠. It's going to be an exciting year. And remember, you are worthy, trauma does not define us and healing is a collective journey.

This podcast is produced by Dr. Debra, in collaboration with ⁠MenHealing⁠, a nonprofit dedicated to helping provide accessible resources and community for any male or male identifying survivor of sexual harm. MenHealing's aim is to help, heal, inspire, and break isolation for survivors.

You can donate, check out our healing events, videos, and other resources at ⁠www.menhealing.org⁠

Connect with MenHealing on social media! ⁠Facebook,⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠LinkedIn,⁠ ⁠X⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠

We want to hear from you! At MenHealing, we value feedback on all of our healing work and projects, including this podcast! ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to share your thoughts.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual harm and you need to talk to someone, ⁠RAINN ⁠can help. Call their National Sexual Assault Hotline to speak with a trained staff member who can provide you with confidential crisis support. It's free, confidential, and 24-7. Call 1-800-656-4673.

'Just Healing' is back with four new incredible individuals sharing the hosting duties! In this premiere episode, Dr. Debra and psychologist-priest, Dr. Richard Sinicola, explore trauma, psychology, and spirituality's role in healing. They discuss the impact of current events on mental health, technology's dual nature, the significance of family support, and the need for open dialogue in societal healing. Dive into their conversation on psychology, spirituality, and the quest for healing.

Join us for a new episode each week throughout 2024, where we'll continue to spread the message of hope and healing and welcome Just Healing's other three new co-hosts, Timothy Duvall Brown, Dr. Greg Cason, and Jayce Baron. It's going to be an exciting year. And remember, you are worthy, trauma does not define us and healing is a collective journey.

Dr. Debra's Links: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn

Note: This conversation includes some content that might not be suitable for all audiences and ages. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MenHealing.

This podcast is produced by Dr. Debra, in collaboration with MenHealing, a nonprofit dedicated to helping provide accessible resources and community for any male or male identifying survivor of sexual harm. MenHealing's aim is to help, heal, inspire, and break isolation for survivors.

You can donate, check out our healing events, videos, and other resources at www.menhealing.org

Connect with MenHealing on social media! Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube

We want to hear from you! At MenHealing, we value feedback on all of our healing work and projects, including this podcast! CLICK HERE to share your thoughts.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual harm and you need to talk to someone, RAINN can help. Call their National Sexual Assault Hotline to speak with a trained staff member who can provide you with confidential crisis support. It's free, confidential, and 24-7. Call 1-800-656-4673.

EPISODE 05: Guest Jayvon Howard hits nearly every topic listed in the JUST HEALING podcast series description! From systems of oppression and patriarchy, to maternal sadism and parenting our boys, to deconstructing masculinity and the courage it takes to be a mediator - this episode has it all! An artist, writer, thinker and passionate activist, Jayvon Howard provides training and technical assistance on engaging men in gender-based violence intervention and prevention and works with male survivors of sexual violence in his home state of Ohio. He serves as Manager of Engaging Men Initiatives with the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence and is a trainer with A Call to Men.

This podcast is produced in partnership with MenHealing, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible help, resources and community for male and male-identifying survivors of sexual victimization. Our aim is to heal, inspire and help break isolation for survivors.

Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and visit their YouTube Channel to witness powerful survivor stories and other shame-busting advocacy videos.

JUST HEALING host, Richard Smith, is a nationally recognized expert on trauma and healing for survivors of interpersonal and systemic violence. He has over two decades of experience developing and leading community-based programs, helping organizations throughout the country build their capacity to heal and empower BIPOC folks and marginalized communities. He is the founder and lead strategist and anti-racism educator for Richard Smith Speaks LLC.

Learn more about his work by visiting www.richardspeaks.com and follow him on Instagram @rsspeaks

Special shoutout to H.O.L.L.A! & The Youth Organizing Collective for providing their powerful song Share Your Story from their album The Report Back

EPISODE 04: DO NOT miss this conversation! Richard and Sam get deep into the ways Black Male Trauma shows up in the community. Guest, Sam Simmons has over 32-years’ experience as an alcohol and drug counselor and behavioral consultant specializing in culturally sensitive trauma informed strategies and working with African American males and their families. He received the 2016 Healing the Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma award and the Black Tear Drop award for his vision and leadership in culturally sensitive trauma informed work in the community and around the country. In 2018, Sam received the Public Health Hero award for his innovative, and culturally specific trauma-informed work from the City of Minneapolis. He is co-host of the "Voices” radio show on KMOJ FM, addressing issues important to Black communities. He is the founder of the Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing conference, which has been hailed as called “Groundbreaking and Visionary." Learn more about Sam and his work by visiting his Facebook page or at www.samuelsimmonsconsulting.com

**Please excuse the less-than-stellar audio quality of this episode - stick it through and learn from this incredible man.

This podcast is produced in partnership with MenHealing, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible help, resources and community for male and male-identifying survivors of sexual victimization. Our aim is to heal, inspire and help break isolation for survivors.

Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and visit their YouTube Channel to witness powerful survivor stories and other shame-busting advocacy videos.

JUST HEALING host, Richard Smith, is a nationally recognized expert on trauma and healing for survivors of interpersonal and systemic violence. He has over two decades of experience developing and leading community-based programs, helping organizations throughout the country build their capacity to heal and empower BIPOC folks and marginalized communities. He is the founder and lead strategist and anti-racism educator for Richard Smith Speaks LLC.

Learn more about his work by visiting www.richardspeaks.com and follow him on Instagram @rsspeaks

Special shoutout to H.O.L.L.A! & The Youth Organizing Collective for providing their powerful song Share Your Story from their album The Report Back