"It feels like there is this "radical reframing," but it really has to start with this radical awareness that this doesn't work for anyone... the bottom line is that jails and prisons do not increase safety" - Jae James

Join Dr Jae James and I for part two of an incredibly powerful and honest conversation about abolition, safety, and the power of love. Thanks for listening :-)

In this episode, we explore the power of story-telling, the complexities of expressing our truths, and honoring all facets of this experience. Dr. Jae shares his process about writing his upcoming book and the heart, creativity, and vulnerability that is required in this process. We talk about how white supremacy affects the ways we express ourselves and how we move through spaces & systems affected by the carceral state. We speak about how many times, we feel we must legitimize our truths through data, when in reality it is our stories that bring our experiences to life. Dr. Jae highlights abolition as a practice and a way of life. 

So grateful for this conversation -- huge shout-out to Dr Jae :-) 

In this episode, Kevin and I continue our conversation! Kevin describes the evolution of how he views boundaries and the connection to survival mode. We speak about the concept of being the "unicorn" in many social work spaces and how this affects our work. We also discuss how the carceral state affects and molds our experiences in academia. Big shout-out to Kev for his voice and energy and for this powerful conversation. Enjoy :-) 

Check out Kev's podcast: 

https://open.spotify.com/show/14ThJaMScdJzuFg56gcdcx?si=X79ZQxqTQ6CYmupbuKMrCQ&nd=1

In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with my friend & incredible human... Kevin Caraballo Barrios! Kev is a school social worker, trauma therapist, and the founder and host of F.A.C.T.S podcast! In this episode, we talk about Kev's experiences in choosing social work and the origins of how we learn to define success. Kev speaks about navigating boundary-setting in social work and how his practice for boundaries has evolved as he moves through different spaces. Stay tuned for the second part of this conversation - coming soon :-)

Check out Kev's podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/14ThJaMScdJzuFg56gcdcx?si=X79ZQxqTQ6CYmupbuKMrCQ&nd=1