In episode six, CarmenLeah is joined by her wife, award-winning writer and BGD creator Mia McKenzie, to share their lessons in love.

Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color.

Spirit Medicine artwork by ChE.

Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): 6 Lessons About Healthy Love (Ep. 6)

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In the farewell episode, host Raquel Willis is joined by activist and writer L'lerrét Ailith for the final episode. They discuss Insecure, #NoConfederate, The Breakfast Club and Trump's Transgender Military Ban.

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The BGD Podcast 7.13.17: On Jay-Z and Men

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The BGD Podcast 6.29.17: Black Bodies are Beautiful

Host Raquel Willis discusses Amber Rose's sex positive feminism, No Justice No Pride and the Black Panther trailer. Later, she interviews Andrea Jenkins on her run for Minneapolis City Council and trans folks in politics.

The BGD Podcast 6.15.17: Amber Rose's Problematic Feminism + Trans Politics

Host Raquel Willis discusses Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry's cultural appropriation, student walk-outs on political leaders and the best shut down of Nyansapo Black Feminist Festival in Paris. Later, Willis interviews photographer Mikael Owunna on African LGBTQ representation.

Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): 6 Lessons About Healthy Love (Ep. 6)

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