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- Beading is Like Therapy with Elias Jade Not AfraidElias Jade Not Afraid, self-taught beader and member of Apsáalooke Nation (Crow Nation), joins Sanya for a conversation where we unpack Elias’s art practice and how his cultural background impacts it. We also discuss decolonizing museums, cultural appropriation vs. cultural appreciation, Elias’s personal journey with mental health, and how his beadwork has played a huge role in his healing journey!*Content warning: suicidal ideation and substance useListen Here: https://linktr.ee/sanyasharoseCheck out Elias Jade Not Afraid:Instagram: @eliasnotafraidWebsite: www.eliasjadenotafraid.comElias Jade Not Afraid featured in Vogue magazine:https://www.vogue.com/article/santa-fe-indian-market-8-artists-to-knowCheck out the Apsáalooke Women and Warriors Exhibit at the Field Museum:https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/apsaalooke-women-and-warriorsFollow Synergy-Cast on Instagram: @synergycastResources:National Suicide Prevention Hotline:800-273-8255https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Learn About the National Day of Mourning:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Day_of_Mourning_(United_States_protest)#:~:text=Many%20Native%20Americans%20do%20not,relentless%20assault%20on%20their%20cultures.https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/thanksgiving-dont-celebrate-native-americans-controversial-why-history-pilgrims-a8636201.html..#beadwork #beading #bead #art #mentalhealth #therapy #selfcare #self-care #arttherapy #artist #artpractice #decolonization #museums #decolonizingmuseums #culturalappropriation #culturalappreciation #synergycast1 hr 38 min
- Getting in Tune with Spirituality with Indigo La’FaithIndigo La’Faith—radio host, model, comedian, artist, social media influencer and tarot reader—joins Sanya for a conversation around all things spirituality: tarot, astrology, lightworkers, spiritual relationships, meditation, and how to use the law of attraction to manifest the life of your dreams!*Content warning: depression and self-harm.Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/sanyasharoseFollow Indigo on Social Media:Instagram: @indigo.lafaithTiktok & Twitter: @indigolafaithYouTube: Indigo La'faithPeriscope: @Indigo_LafaithRadio host: @afrovibesradioLinktree: https://linktr.ee/IndigolafaithFollow Synergy-Cast on Instagram: @synergycastBooks Indigo Loves:Black Sun Signs: An African-American Guide to the Zodiac by: Thelma BalfourLightworker: Understand Your Sacred Role as Healer, Guide, and Being of Light by Sahvanna ArientaThe 50th Law with 50 Cent by Robert GreeneThe Secret by Rhonda ByrneThe Beginner's Guide to Divination: Learn the Secrets of Astrology, Numerology, Tarot, and Palm Reading--and Predict Your Future by Adams MediaYou Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen SinceroYou Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen SinceroThe Art of Seduction by Robert GreeneThe 48 Laws of Power by Robert GreeneThe Laws of Human Nature by Robert GreeneIndigo’s Favorite Tarot Decks:The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck by Kim KransRebel DeckRomance AngelHolistic TarotOstara TarotPhantasmagoric TheatreWork Your Light Oracle CardsGet Your Aquagear Here:https://www.goaquagear.com/..#spirituality #tarot #astrology #birthchart #spiritual #crystals #tarotreader #tarotreading #lawofattraction #loa #manifest #manifestation #karmicpartners #karma #twinflame #soulmate #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #meditation #meditate #lightworker #lightworkers #spiritualrelationships #relationships #books #reading #synergycast1 hr 4 min
- Social Work is Social Justice Work with Christy VargasChristy Vargas LSW, licensed Social Worker and Therapist, joins Sanya for a conversation on how Social Work involves Social Justice work! We talk about some of Christy’s favorite things about being a Social Worker, and also some of the challenges that come with the profession. We also discuss what it's like to be first generation and women of color, both as therapists and also as clients trying to seek services!*Content warning: Depression, Mental Health Conditions, and Racial MicroaggressionsListen Here: https://anchor.fm/synergy-castFollow Christy on Social Media:Instagram: @missxsty_lswFollow Synergy-Cast:Instagram: @synergycastResources:Article on how Therapy can Benefit First Generations:https://mywellbeing.com/therapy-101/minority-mental-health-awareness-month#:~:text=Therapy%20can%20help%20first%2Dgeneration,cultures%20and%20their%20expectations%2Fnorms.&text=This%20can%20in%20many%20ways,and%20live%20an%20authentic%20life.Instagram Post on ‘Decolonizing Wellness’ Created By @theslowfactoryhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CGStFKMl_w-/?igshid=1q7quwnm3ej7sInstagram Post on ‘Racial Disparities & Discrimination in Mental Health Diagnosis & DSM’ Created By @themindhealthspothttps://www.instagram.com/p/CDUFdG8jnLB/?igshid=swqc046viw2vInstagram Post on ‘The Impact of Racism on Mental Health’ Created By @cthagodhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CBK7UqpjuQo/?igshid=3wcno838qffeBIPOC Mental Health Accounts to Follow on Instagram:@themindhealthspot@taymocha@blackarttherapistnetwork@innerhealing4women@therapyforblackgirls@ablackfemaletherapist@seerutkchawla@trustmeimasocialworker@inclusivetherapists@sharekindnessloudly@decolonizingtherapy@browngirltherapy@sharekindnessloudly.#socialwork #socialworker #socialjustice #mentalhealth #firstgeneration #therapist #therapy #BIPOC #BIPOCTherapy #Mentalhealthawareness #womenofcolor #womanofcolor #arttherapy54 min
- Confronting Anti-Black Racism in the South Asian Community with Neelam MakhaniNeelam Makhani, singer and activist, joins Sanya for a conversation where we confront anti-black racism in our South Asian and Ismaili Muslim community, and how the Model Minority Myth plays a role in it. We also discuss ways we can unlearn racism in our culture!*Content Warning: anti-black racismListen Here: https://anchor.fm/synergy-castFollow Synergy-Cast on Instagram: @synergycastFollow Neelam:Instagram: @neelam_makhaniYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzay8Ktp_mWCRmaZLYN2YDgBlack Creators Mentioned:@taymocha@indyamoore@yarashahidi@mspackyeti@kerrywashington@amandaseales@therachlindsaySouth Asian Instagram Accounts Mentioned:@ismailiactivists@taffiyaan@loudmouthladkis@paper.samosa@southasians4blacklivesHelpful Books to Learn More About Antiracism:How to Be Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiMe and White Supremacy by Layla Saad and Robin DiangeloSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoBeyond Survival by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-SamarasinhaWorks Cited:Learn more about the Model Minority Myth:https://publicintegrity.org/inside-publici/newsletters/how-does-the-model-minority-myth-feed-into-racism/?gclid=Cj0KCQjws536BRDTARIsANeUZ58WNB9_Oz60HpMPmIqyeu1BcUsJC8ymCIv7wMJjJJh7SRv-DGKUqzwaAnS5EALw_wcB...#southasian #southasiansforblacklives #modelminoritymyth #modelminority #southasianculture #activism #activist #mentalhealth #socialjustice #anti-racist #anti-racism #antiracist #antiracism #podcast #podcasts #awareness #mentalhealthawareness #emotionalintelligence #self-awareness #blacklivesmatter #communitycare1 hr 11 min
- The Science Behind the Law of Attraction with Kyle CardozaKyle Cardoza, social media influencer on Instagram and Tiktok, joins Sanya for a conversation on the Law of Attraction—how it’s rooted in science, what toxic positivity is and how it's problematic, and how you can use the LOA to achieve the life of your dreams!*Content Warning: Depression and alcohol useListen Here: https://anchor.fm/synergy-castFollow Kyle on Social Media:Instagram: @kyle_cardoza95Tiktok: @kylecardoza95Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgkV6D_2LZK919GsiH-xPgAFollow Synergy-Cast on Instagram: @synergycastResources to Learn More About the LOA:Listen to “Your Wish is Your Command” by Kevin Trudeau on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Fryxh7a3RUnldJMIOFdQ2Learn more about Napoleon Hill and his books:https://www.naphill.org/https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/105232.Law_of_SuccessActivism and the LOA:http://www.evolve.how/activism-law-of-attraction/1 hr 16 min
- Your Vote is Your Voice with Kristen Sparks
Join fellow voting activist Kristen and I in a conversation where we discuss why it’s important to vote, the different ways you can use your voice to vote in this coming election, and the importance of youth getting involved in the voting process!
LISTEN HERE: https://anchor.fm/synergy-cast
FOLLOW SYNERGY-CAST ON INSTAGRAM: @synergycast
CHECK OUT KRISTEN ON INSTAGRAM: @sparks_votes
RESOURCES: Election Day: Nov. 3rd, 2020
Register to vote: https://www.vote.org/
Resources for More Informed Voting: https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup https://www.ballotready.org/
Chicago Elections Home: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/home.html
Illinois Elections Home: https://www.elections.il.gov/
Apply to be a poll worker in Chicago: https://chipollworker.com/
Voter Suppression via Voter ID act in WI: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2017/10/voter-suppression-wisconsin-election-2016/
Info on Voting Rights Timelines: https://www.carnegie.org/topics/topic-articles/voting-rights/voting-rights-timeline/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpfmvrtLX6wIVQ77ACh13KguhEAAYAiAAEgIFSPD_BwE
Data on Felony Convictions in the US by Race: https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s13524-017-0611-1?author_access_token=jXD6ohexE1c1ur2WRWhpkfe4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY4uMYrYNkMZx9I1WjnbPAWM-g13AQlmw4x8-VaL1oT3wS1z7bR6McpJuw6uJspKuwHQtTd1alIFBkHajdo4QVT1CPUCL7C_5xQhC8-ZXzjA6g%3D%3D
Voting Rights Info for People with Felonies: https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/felon-voting-rights.aspx
Article on voting rights in Florida: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/09/07/who-gets-to-vote-in-florida
Limiting Polling Places Citation: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-locations/southern-us-states-have-closed-1200-polling-places-in-recent-years-rights-group-idUSKCN1VV09J
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1 hr 2 min - Lights, Camera, Revolution with Amber Eswani (Pt. 2)This is part 2/2 in this series:Amber and I continue our conversation from part 1, and discuss representation of South Asians in the film industry, we share our opinions on the new Netflix shows: Never Have I Ever and Indian Matchmaking, beauty standards in the media, and how to embrace body positivity!FOLLOW FOR UPDATES:Instagram: @synergycastCHECK OUT AMBER AND HER PROJECTS:Personal Instagram: @amberoonmoonBusiness Facebook and Instagram: @ambereswanistudiosWebsite: https://ambereswani.com/Amber’s Film Facebook and Instagram: @fuzzylegsfilmAmber’s Film website: https://www.fuzzylegsfilm.com/Ismaili Artists Alliance Facebook and Instagram: @ismailiartistsalliance3 AM Thoughts: @3amthoughtschiRESOURCES:Fatimah Asghar Website: https://www.fatimahasghar.com/Fatimah Asghar Instagram: @asgharthegrouchKaran Sunil Instagram: @ksunzz48 min
- Lights, Camera, Revolution with Amber Eswani (Pt. 1)This is part 1/2 in this series:Join my cousin Amber and I in a conversation on her experiences having a career in the film industry, how being a South Asian and Ismaili Muslim woman plays a role in her career, and how she eventually got to create her own film! Check out Part 2 for more of this conversation!*Content Warning: harassment in the workplaceFOLLOW FOR UPDATES:Instagram: @synergycastCHECK OUT AMBER AND HER PROJECTS:Personal Instagram: @amberoonmoonBusiness Facebook and Instagram: @ambereswanistudiosWebsite: https://ambereswani.com/Amber’s Film Facebook and Instagram: @fuzzylegsfilmAmber’s Film website: https://www.fuzzylegsfilm.com/Ismaili Artists Alliance Facebook and Instagram: @ismailiartistsalliance3 AM Thoughts: @3amthoughtschiRESOURCES:Learn More About the Ismaili Community: https://the.ismaili/#:~:text=The%20Shia%20Ismaili%20Muslims%20are,leader44 min
- Healthy Relationships with Manmeet Singh DhillonJoin my partner Manmeet Singh Dhillon and I in a conversation on our personal experiences navigating healthy relationships! We discuss what we look for in a partner, some common misconceptions about relationships, codependency and interdependency, love languages, how our South Asian cultural background plays a role in our relationship, and answering questions that were sent to us at the end.LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE:https://anchor.fm/sanya-jafferFOLLOW FOR UPDATES:Instagram: @synergycastHOW TO REACH MANMEET:Instagram: @mr.manmeetsdhillonRESOURCES:Learn more about the five Love Languages here:https://www.5lovelanguages.com/Domestic Violence Hotline and Resources:For anyone affected by abuse and needing support, please call the Domestic Violence Hotline number at: 1-800-799-7233If you’re unable to speak over the phone, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.Please visit this website to learn more and find resources: https://www.thehotline.org/1 hr 12 min
- Why Defund the Police? With sarjJoin my good friend & fellow art therapist sarj (they/them) and I in a conversation on: debunking the DSM, decolonizing mental health care, how policing can be seen in many different areas such as in psychiatric hospital settings, the prison system, the military, and the literal police force! We also discuss the concept of abolition and the importance of DEFUNDING THE POLICE!LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE: https://anchor.fm/sanya-jafferFOLLOW THE INSTAGRAM FOR UPDATES: @synergycastCONNECT WITH sarj:Instagram: sarj.artTwitter: damnitsarjRESOURCES:Black Abolitionist NetworkInstagram: @blackabolitionistnetwrkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackabolitonistnetwork/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blackabolitionistnetworkBlack Lives Matter MovementInstagram: @blklivesmatterWebsite: https://blacklivesmatter.com/BLM CHIInstagram: @blmchiSIGN THE PETITION & DONATE TO DEMAND JUSTICE FOR VANESSA GUILLEN:http://chng.it/mNPdSXs4nShttps://www.gofundme.com/f/pfc-vanessa-guillen-missingLEARN MORE ABOUT ABOLITION:https://www.8toabolition.com/LEARN MORE ABOUT TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE:https://transformharm.org/transformative-justice-a-brief-description/REFERENCES:Check out Seamus Harvey’s podcast: Defund The Policehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defund-the-police/id1519030686---This episode is sponsored by· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/synergy-cast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/synergy-cast/support1 hr 29 min
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Sanya invites guests to discuss their individual perspectives on the intersections of arts, culture, social justice, mental health, spirituality, and other aspects of well-being. We are all beings who love to learn, and share what we know!
*This podcast is not a substitute for therapy nor is it mental health treatment, if you are struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional!