Shrinks on Third

The session in which we discuss Songs in the Key of Free, a program challenging mass incarceration and showing solidarity with incarcerated people by partnering with artists inside prison. Founded by community arts activist, August Tarrier, Songs in the Key of Free amplifies the voices of prisoners through songwriting and music, and addresses the wounds inflicted by the carceral state. 

You can also learn more about another of August's initiatives we mentioned, The SuperHeroes project, on her website.

Sus Sunhee Volz helps us sort out issues surrounding climate change and mental health. Natural disasters caused by climate crises deeply affect the mental health of survivors and eyewitnesses. They, and many others, also endure the fears, anxiety, hopelessness, and powerlessness that sometimes comes with learning about the real effects of climate change on our planet and our lives. Anecdotally, some climate activists report feeling less isolated and a greater sense of empowerment and hope.

The Shrinks After Hours tackle the subject of dating! Allison has the most recent personal dating experience, but that doesn't stop the others from chiming in for a lively conversation about a hot topic.

The session in which we have a heart to heart talk with Ariel Weinbaum about her evolving activism and the issues that matter most to her and many of her peers. Ariel is a youth climate activist with the Sunrise Movement, a youth-led movement that we talked about in a previous episode (An Army of Youth). Sunrise advocates for political action on climate change.

The session in which we talk about one of our personal favorite nonprofits working to empower women and girls. Dining for Women is a global giving circle that promotes gender equity around the world through member education and the power of collective giving.

We both attend monthly potluck dinner meetings where we dine with like-minded women, learn about monthly grantees, and donate what we might have spent dining out. Funds go to grantees, and to support the overall mission of the organization.

The session in which we speak with David Bennion, a practicing immigration attorney. David founded the Free Migration Project in 2016 which represents immigrant clients, provides legal support and training to organizers and advocates, engages in public education, litigates in the public interest, and advocates for fair and open immigration laws. David coordinates the legal effort for the Shut Down Berks Coaltion's grassroots campaign to shut down the Family Detention Center.

The episode of Shrinks After Hours in which 4 of us Shrinks sit down to discuss women and guns. The Shrinks involved include Cindy Ariel and Julie Mayer, with Holly Sawyer of Life First Therapy LLC and Allison Gibbs of Therapy Concierge LLC. Holly is the only one in the room with a gun...but, Allison has a weapon too! What about the other Shrinks? What about you?

The session in which we speak with Mayana Ashley-Carner about her climate justice activism, most especially as a member of the Sunrise Movement. Mayana is a 16 year old student at Central High School in Philadelphia. She's one of the growing army of young people demanding change for a positive environmental future.

The session in which we sit down with our neighbor from across the river in Camden, NJ to discuss her empowerment work with young people. Sister Nurah Muhammad hosts the weekly “Nurah Speaks” podcast, to tug on the soul and consciousness of the Black Community. She is a committed community servant and a self-described Actionist - taking action to BE the Movement. Sister Nurah is an engaging professional and works hard to honor her Mother's memory by making sure her own light shines bright, clear and st

The session in which we sit down with Shannon Bearman to discuss her growth as an 'Accidental Activist'. Shannon went from a reluctant Twitter newbie with 25 followers, to a strong community activist with a follower base of well over 45,000. This former social worker and mother of two is now running for a seat on the currently all-male Board of Commissioners in Haverford Township, PA. In this conversation, we talk to Shannon about the evolution of her passion for activism.