Silence The Shame podcast

Shanti Das and Co-Host, Free The Vision, sit down with the creators of the acclaimed web series GIANTS. James Bland (creator and actor) Takara Joesph (director and producer) and Vanessa Kelly (character Journee) discuss the role mental health plays in the series and millennials. Vanessa also opens up about her personal struggles with Depression and Anxiety. GIANTS is available exclusively on Issa Rae's Youtube channel. Be sure to subscribe & rate our podcast!

Silence the Shame speaks with millennial mental health advocate Paige Gaines about her fight with Bipolar Disorder 1 and her organization 911SaneJane that helps others forge through the hardships and challenges of mental health.

In this episode host, Shanti Das and co-host Free The Vision discuss the rising rate of teen suicide, and how to combat and recognize the challenges of mental health in teens. They are joined by Child Psychiatrist, Sarah Vincent and founder/creator of The Crying Voice Project Bianca Danielle.

Singer/Songwriter Sevyn Streeter speaks with host Shanti Das & co-host Free The Vision about her silent battle with depression. Sevyn gives a detailed account of how faith, family, and music helped her heal through some of the darkest times of her life. In this very candid interview you will hear the music star open up about the perils of depression, including experiencing suicidal ideation and how it ultimately helped inspire her new album, Girl Disrupted.

It is no secret that addressing mental health is often a taboo subject, and for someone like Dr.Siri to break down the barriers with Hip-Hop and Pop artists is a revolutionary act. Giving the agency to individuals to address the strong holds over their minds is to give freedom to the potential of their future. We have to advocate the coolness of releasing our mental disparities in a healthy and positive environment that will lead to better life practices. Silence The Shame was honored to have Dr.Siri divulge his knowledge and let us in on what it’s like to dig into the minds and lives of some of our favorite entertainers. You can catch the new season of “The Therapist” on Tuesdays at 10:30pm EST on the Viceland network.

Check out this thought provoking episode as we speak to millennial Benjamin McAfee. He shares his journey and story of recovery of dealing with bipolar disorder. He talks very candidly about his time of first being diagnosed in college and how he has been able to cope and now thrive using his daily medication and other practices. We also welcome Free the Vision as our official co-host!

July is minority mental health month! Take a listen to Episode 6 of the Silence the Shame podcast as we uncover truths and myths about black men and mental health. Our new guest host Free the Vision joins in and we talk to Vaughn Gay, the Asst Director of Counseling Services at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Join us for episode 5 of the Silence the Shame podcast as we speak to Mental Health advocate Terresa Ford as she shares her journey of recovery. We also speak to author/writer/podcaster Free the Vision about the importance of African American men understanding/taking care of their mental health.

Tanya Waldon shares her story of a family member that attempted suicide and by the grace of God lived... also Dr. Bakari Vickerson from Morehouse school of medicine shares his expertise as a psychiatrist. Come with us as we continue to Silence the Shame around mental health!

Episode 3 of the #silencetheshame podcast features domestic abuse advocate and survivor Christy Tucker Sims, life coach/entrepreneur Christina Johnson and therapist Warren Mitchell ... we talked about finding that happy place after traumatic life experiences of domestic violence, divorce, etc that can lead to depression/anxiety and more. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and we will silence any shame of being embarrassed to seek help or treatment from a mental health issue. Tune in and continue to silence the shame!