Squeamish

Welcome to Squeamish, the podcast that awakens your social sensibilities! Each episode, I have stimulating and organic round table conversations with guests on social commentary issues, Whether it's pop culture in media or social justice, I have got you covered. Today will continue our discussion on what it means to be a black woman and what it means to protect black women. We will reflect on the positives, the negatives, and how we can move forward. Our guest speakers are Adanna Nwankwor, Tracey Lindsey, Gracyn Doctor, and Ymara Magliore.

Welcome to Squeamish, the podcast that awakens your social sensibilities! Each episode, I have stimulating and organic round table conversations with guests on social commentary issues, Whether it's pop culture in media or social justice, I have got you covered. Today, we'll discuss what it means to be a black woman and what it means to protect black women. We will reflect on the positives, the negatives, and how we can move forward. Our guest speakers are Adanna Nwankwor, Tracey Lindsey, Gracyn Doctor, and Ymara Magliore.

Today, is our season finale of season one and we will be having a very special episode to highlight a movement that is going on in Nigeria called #ENDSARS. In light of the protests and the Lekki massacre that occurred on October 20, 2020, we will be having an open conversation about the problems that led to these incidents and the future of Nigeria. I will be sitting down with two individuals who represent the older and younger generation to discuss the unrest and history of Nigeria, the cultural issues the country faces, and to gain a better understanding on how we as a collective can come together for a better Nigeria. Our first guest speaker is my father as well as attorney Emmanuel Amadi. Emmanuel is a British Nigerian who was born in England but was raised in Nigeria where he experienced the Nigerian Civil War and a majority of his education. He has a great interest in Nigeria and her affairs, her politics, and looks forward to Nigeria reaching her fullest potential. Our second guest speaker is a family friend as well as real estate investor, broker, and consultant, Igwe Nwankwor. He is a Nigerian American and his social media accounts can be found at (@everything__realestate @rockstvrhndrxx). I am your host Glory Egwuonwu Amadi, let's dive in!

Today, we will be exploring the topic of Mental Health. In these uncertain times it's important that you check in with yourself and the people you love. Please be advised that we are discussing sensitive topics that has material that may be triggering. We will cover topics such as depression, anxiety, dealing with mental health in dating and relationships, managing stress, therapy, trauma, intrusive and suicidal thoughts, healing, navigating social media and quarantine, and so much more. Our guest speaker, Liza Gold, is a New York City based psychotherapist. She earned her graduate degree from Columbia University, and has gained clinical experience working in substance abuse, hospital settings, and group private practices, as both a therapist and Director. Over the past six years, Liza pursued rigorous post-graduate training in various clinical modalities including Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Dialectical-Behavioral therapy. In her spare time, she is working on writing a psychoanalytic textbook about Objective Countertransference. More can be learned about Liza at www.goldtherapynyc.com. I am your host Glory Egwuonwu Amadi, let's dive in!

Today, we will be talking about sex and gaining some insight on the topic of sex education from a licensed sex therapist. We will discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from clear communication surrounding consent and comfort, sexuality, safe sex, fetishes, sex toys, orgasms, STDs, sex education in schools, key resources surrounding sex, and much more. Our guest speaker Carli Blau, is a licensed sex and relationship therapist specializing in women's health and infertility. Carli received a Master of Social Work from Columbia University, a Master of Sex Education from Widener University, and is finishing her doctorate in Clinical Sex Therapy from Widener University, studying sexual infertility stress and sexual esteem. Carli is certified in Maternal Mental Health. She works in private practice working with individuals and couples on life, career, relationship and sex related issues. Here are important resources not mentioned during the interview: @embracesexualwellness @talk.tabu. I am your host Glory Egwuonwu Amadi, let's dive in!

Today, we will be discussing what it means to be a black queer man during this current climate. And understanding what can be done as a collective to better the narrative for the LGBTQ+ community. We will maneuver through the topics of accountability, identity, self-love and self-awareness, while delving into shared experiences. Our guest speakers are poet and creative Brandon Jackson as well as stylist and model Tevin Evans. I am your host Glory Egwuonwu Amadi, let's dive in!

Today, we will be discussing the series Love Island USA (Season 2) and unpacking some hard truths about dating, colorism, and gender bias as well as dishing out some tea on the season. Our guest speakers are two islander fans, Adanna Nwankwor and Tracey Lindsey. I am your host Glory Egwuonwu Amadi, let's dive in!

Today, we will be discussing voting and the 2020 Election. We will gain some inside scoop on election day, the voting process, absentee ballots, the running candidates, the electoral college, which policies and issues are being addressed during this election, important deadlines to know, and much more. Our guest speaker is a political buff and an MPA Candidate at the Baruch College, Marxe School for Public and International Affairs, Malik James. I am your host Glory Egwuonwu Amadi, let's dive in!

Today, we will be discussing the business of risk taking. We will be learning what it takes to be an entrepreneur and gaining some insight on how to maintain a business and survive in an uncertain industry for the long run. Our guest speaker is a serial entrepreneur, educator, instigator, investor, as well as Director of the Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, Sean Branagan. I am your host Glory Egwuonwu Amadi, let's dive in!

Today, we will be discussing the pandemic, COVID-19, and the public health issues surrounding it. We will be learning about the spread of the disease, the effects of human interactions, the vaccination process as well as progress and gaining a better understanding of how to stay safe and healthy during these uncertain times. In this interview, I get to speak with a phenomenal woman whose extensive background consists of 6 years of research experience, 4 years in Oncology, 2 years in Pathology, and six months of research into COVID-19 where she is on a team that looks into rapid test validation and convalescent plasma as a treatment strategy. Our guest speaker is an incoming PhD student at the University of Maryland School of Medicine who studies Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Jernelle Miller, M.S. I am your host Glory Egwuonwu Amadi, let's dive in!