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In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest Candace Oglesby about how ketamine and other psychedelics can be utilized alongside therapy. 

Candace Oglesby is the program director for Fluence Trainings Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) certificate program and a licensed professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Candace began her career as a psychedelic-assisted therapist in 2020, when she sat on her first study as a clinical trial therapist, which studied the effects of psilocybin in cancer and TRD patients. Since then, she has gained training in Ketamine, MDMA, and 5- MeO- DMT assisted therapies. 

In addition, Candace is the founder and owner of Jurnee Mental Health Consulting, LLC, a consulting business that provides support to individuals and businesses looking to deepen their understanding of mental health while also providing support and resources to global majority communities.  Candace also serves as a DEI mental health consultant, trainer, speaker, and mentor within the psychedelic community. When Candace is not acting as psychotherapist, consultant, trainer, and mentor, she is spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Candace believes that cutting-edge therapies and techniques should be made available to everyone despite race, sexual orientation, gender, or socio-economic status. 

Where to find Candace:
Website: www.jurneewithcandace.com

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In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer sit down with guest Barbara Yebuga. Barbara is more than a speaker; she is a conversation starter, a story weaver, and a catalyst for change. 

Combining humor, approachability, and a deep understanding of the human experience, Barbara encourages audiences to challenge their perceptions, embrace diversity, and foster a culture of inclusion. With her unique ability to foster connections, Barbara is driven by her mission to transform workplaces into more inclusive, vibrant, and equitable environments.

Where to find Barbara's work:
Website: www.barbarayebuga.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-yebuga/

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In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Reigna Simone about her passions for writing, journaling and affirmations which resulted in her new journal - A Line to Align. She created it as a tool to help individuals tap into their unlimited potential and to harness the energy of the universe to become the best version of themselves by aligning their chakras. Reigna is also working on a series of horoscope journals for each zodiac sign to provide valuable insights specific to each sign as well as monthly readings and journal prompts to enhance self awareness and personal growth.

Where to find Reigna:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsreignareign/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nayna.Reigna.Simone
A Line to Align: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJD7FVKC?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_WEX1PTCSY5DKVAN8X2RZ

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Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and spiritual abuse.

In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with journalist Sarah Stankorb about her new book Disobedient Women: How A Small Group of Faithful Women Exposed Abuse, Brought Down Powerful Pastors, and Ignited An Evangelical Reckoning. In this book, Sarah sheds light on the abuse (sexual and spiritual) taking place in many evangelical religions.

Where to find Sarah and her work:
Website: http://sarahstankorb.com/
Disobedient Women: https://bookshop.org/p/books/disobedient-women-how-a-small-group-of-faithful-women-exposed-abuse-brought-down-powerful-pastors-and-ignited-an-evangelical-reckoning-sarah-stankorb/19462415?ean=9781546003809
Substack: https://sarahstankorb.substack.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarahstankorb
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/sarahstankorb
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahstankorb

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Now that the holidays are in full swing, Raquel and Jennifer take some time to reflect on the holidays, what they mean, and how to honor yourself in the middle of it all. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with high school students Mehar and Teja about stress and how to manage it in a healthy way. They are part of HOSA - an organization based in healthcare and leadership. Their aim is to reduce the stigma around stress and stress management.

Where to find more information about Mehar and Teja's stress management program:
IG: @stress_management.nfhshosa
YouTube: @stressmanagementHOSA

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In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by repeat guest Nichole Willden to talk about her 2nd book - Diligence. Listen in as they talk about The Guild, what's to come in the series, how Nichole's life has changed since releasing her 1st book - Obedience and what's on the horizon.

Where to find Nichole's work:
Website: https://nicholemwillden.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholemwillden/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholemwillden

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In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Prof. Tonja Jacobi about the U.S. Supreme Court. Tonja Jacobi is Professor of Law and Sam Nunn Chair in Ethics and Professionalism at Emory Law School. She has a Ph.D. in political science from Stanford University, a Masters from the University of California, Berkeley, and a law degree with first class honors from the Australian National University. Prof. Jacobi specializes in Supreme Court judicial behavior and public law.  Her areas of interest include judicial politics, Supreme Court oral arguments, constitutional criminal procedure, legislative process, and constitutional law. Combining doctrinal, empirical, and formal analysis, Prof. Jacobi examines how judges respond to institutional constraints. In particular, she is a renowned expert in Supreme Court oral argument: in a series of empirical studies covering 60 years of arguments, she has identified patterns and prejudices in judicial and advocate behavior, and has shown that case outcomes can be predicted based on those behaviors. Supreme Court justices have commented on this work and said it changed the Court. She has published in over sixty peer review and law review journals. She also regularly writes Op Eds in major periodicals such as the New York Times, and the Washington Post, and has a regular column in Bloomberg Law: Questions Presented, which examines thorny issues facing the U.S. Supreme Court and ethics in the legal profession. She has multiple forthcoming law review articles on judicial behavior and criminal procedure.

Where to find Prof. Jacobi's work:
https://tonjajacobi.com/
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/

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Many people in abusive relationships don't leave because their pets are not allowed in shelters and many return to abusive relationships because of their pets. But this week's guest, Orazie Cook, is working to eliminate this concern for pet parents.

Orazie is a dedicated advocate for domestic violence survivors and their beloved pets. With a passion for creating safe and loving environments for both humans and animals, she established Praline's Backyard Foundation with the goal of breaking barriers faced by survivors with pets.

Driven by her own experiences and fueled by compassion, Orazie leads the charge in raising awareness about the challenges survivors encounter when seeking safe housing for their pets. Through her dynamic leadership, Praline's Backyard Foundation has become a beacon of hope for countless families and their beloved pets.

As a renowned speaker and educator, Orazie takes her mission beyond the foundation's walls, engaging with the community and inspiring thousands to join the cause. Her dedication to fostering networks has enabled countless survivors to find peace, knowing their pets are cared for and loved.

Join Orazie on her journey to empower survivors, educate communities, and create a world where no pet is left behind. Together, we can make a difference one paw at a time! 

Where to find Orazie Cook and Praline's Backyard Foundation:
Website: https://pralinesbackyard.com/
Instagram: @pralines_backyard

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In this week's episode Raquel and Jennifer discuss Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools For Healthy Relationships by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. How does the way that you communicate effect your relationships?  How can it improve them? Can communication styles effect relationships between groups of people or even countries? 

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