On episode 51, we are joined by Michael Love and Nathan Klein. Michael is a counselor at Irvine City College. Nathan is a counselor at San Diego City College and a private practice clinician. We discussed the need for more men and particularly black men in the helping professions, their experiences being black male counselors, and the value that men bring to the counseling and mental profession.

On our 50th episode, we were joined by Seth Johnson to talk about estrangement and her organization Together Estranged.  She shared about her story and difficult life events which resulted in her own personal experience of estrangement.  She created Together Estranged to provide support and services to adults who have become estranged from their families.  We talk about mental health, healing, and various circumstances related to estrangement.

Connect with them:

https://www.TogetherEstranged.org/

https://www.facebook.com/togetherestranged/

Dr. Ricky Pope is a psychologist at San Diego State University’s Counseling & Psychological Services.

Dr. Pope is an engaging speaker, with a calming voice, and joined THOTM to share his journey from dropping out of high school to becoming a psychologist.

He describes his early struggles in school, navigating higher education as an African American male, the positive impact of mentors, and his inspiration for wanting to help and heal others. 

In this episode, we speak with returning guest LMFT Tracy Gilmour-Nimoy.  We discuss her pregnancy and infant loss, her grieving and healing process, and how that is shaping her therapeutic work.  We also discuss Women's health and other topics that are sure to move you emotionally as we explore these tough topics that impact so many people.

Postpartum Support International 

https://www.postpartum.net/

Postpartum Health Alliance (local resource)

https://postpartumhealthalliance.org/

Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

http://nationalshare.org/

Empty Cradle: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Education, & Remembrance 

https://www.emptycradle.org

Postpartum Dads

http://www.postpartumdads.org/

Postpartum Men

http://postpartummen.com/

For episode 47, we “rewind and relax” with some fun and introspective questions...also reflect on current events.

This August marked the 15 year anniversary since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, leaving New Orleans in devastation. For episode 46, we talked with Willie Harris, who survived hurricane Katrina after 6 days of fighting for his life after the storm hit. He describes how he survived the elements, dealing with racism and trauma, rebuilding his life, and how this experience has shaped his perspective on our current social climate. 

In this episode we speak with Merceds Tiggs and Otesha Bremond about the intersection of cooking and mental health.  We explore their business model of integrating therapy and healing through food and cooking.  We talk about mindful cooking, and eating, as well as other practices relating to how we connect with our food, the process of preparation, and how that contributes to our mental health.  

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Lisa McJunkin is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with trauma. She’s also an adjunct professor at Point Loma Nazarene University and co-founder of Enlightened Vibrations, where she provides therapeutic services. Lisa explains the various ways that traumatic stress impacts individuals, in a way that’s concise and understandable. She also describes her holistic approach to healing trauma, integrating both eastern and western healing practices, that attend to the mind, body and spirit.

To learn more about Lisa’s work and therapeutic services provided at Enlightened Vibrations, visit their website: http://www.enlightenedvibrations.com/

To learn more about PTSD read 101 of Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Trauma Recovery Options visit the link below:

https://9c5f6530-0750-4be0-a3db-7d86a386f552.filesusr.com/ugd/3a8459_c9d3fa8fbcde4f30ac734af57fe6ceb4.pdf

Here is the video for the episode if you prefer to watch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xttDXw4R4bI&feature=youtu.be

Dr. Mitch Hamilton is a business marketing professor at Loyola Marymount University and founder/CEO of Rethink Creative Agency.  He talks about finding his niche in marketing, how companies can effectively engage in social change, working on projects with Nipsey Hussle and Snoop Dogg, and balancing work and family during this social climate.

Rethink Creative Agency

Episode #43 YouTube companion video

On this episode of THOTM, Jermaine Simpson and Michael Ceccon are joined by Laila Aziz...a community activist, law student and parent of twin boys. This conversation is about having “the talk” with our children. However, this is not the “where do babies come from?” talk. Instead, it’s the unfortunately talk that many black parents have with their sons about what to do when stopped by police. We also discuss mental health in Black communities and balancing community activism with parenting, career, and personal wellness.