The IWS Podcast

This episode was speaking with Shelby Barlow, a Learning & Organizational Development Partner and content creator who shared much about her lived experiences growing up in Mississippi as the daughter of a Black father and white mother and how cultural identity has been an area of exploration for her in recent times. Shelby expanded upon her childhood with her parents and the lack of diversity in her community growing up, cultural struggles with how society sees her versus how she sees herself, dating and friendships, as well as growing within her career field and entrepreneurial endeavors utilizing the power of social media and influence.

Exploring identity and how those cultural differences shape us as well as how not being accepted by society or cultural community can play significant roles in how we see ourselves and expectations from others.  With each of those experiences, Shelby has found a way and is continuing to grow as an individual within her own journey of self-discovery and is inspiring others to do the same by demonstrating a sense of vulnerability on public platforms for all to see.

#theIWSPodcast #inspirewellnessolutions #Blackmaletherapist #Blackmentalhealth #Latinomentalhealth #Latinomaletherapists #biracial #culture #schoolcounselors #parenting #health #lmhc #mentalhealth

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Important Note: No advice, guidance, or any part of this discussion would be considered therapy and is only for the purposes of engaging in a much needed dialogue regarding  mental health. If you are interested in seeking out services, please begin that journey as soon as possible so that your healing can begin by a qualified and licensed professional.

This episode was speaking with Shelby Barlow, a Learning & Organizational Development Partner and content creator who shared much about her lived experiences growing up in Mississippi as the daughter of a Black father and white mother and how cultural identity has been an area of exploration for her in recent times. Shelby expanded upon her childhood with her parents and the lack of diversity in her community growing up, cultural struggles with how society sees her versus how she sees herself, dating and friendships, as well as growing within her career field and entrepreneurial endeavors utilizing the power of social media and influence.

Exploring identity and how those cultural differences shape us as well as how not being accepted by society or cultural community can play significant roles in how we see ourselves and expectations from others.  With each of those experiences, Shelby has found a way and is continuing to grow as an individual within her own journey of self-discovery and is inspiring others to do the same by demonstrating a sense of vulnerability on public platforms for all to see. 

#theIWSPodcast #inspirewellnessolutions #Blackmaletherapist #Blackmentalhealth #Latinomentalhealth #Latinomaletherapists #biracial #culture #schoolcounselors #parenting #health #lmhc #mentalhealth

Buy a Boba Tea: https://ko-fi.com/inspirewellsolutions

Donate to Support the Channel: https://cash.app/$inspirewellsolutions

Important Note: No advice, guidance, or any part of this discussion would be considered therapy and is only for the purposes of engaging in a much needed dialogue regarding  mental health. If you are interested in seeking out services, please begin that journey as soon as possible so that your healing can begin by a qualified and licensed professional.

WARNING ⚠️ for those that have experienced or witnessed any type of interpersonal/domestic violence to please be mindful if choosing to view this content of your own emotions and state of mind.

This episode was speaking with Anthony Cook, a coordinator of college and career counseling and biracial man who shared much of his life in a truly vulnerable way. Anthony touched upon his upbringing with his parents' struggles within their relationship, his father's drug addiction and behaviors, trying to figure out one's cultural identity, and trying to become a better man and father in his own right.

Exploring identity and how those cultural differences shape us as well as how not being accepted by one's family and cultural community can play significant roles in how we see ourselves. Despite all of this, Anthony has found a way to persevere through it all and has continued to leverage his story and personal experiences to elevate young men and women in the school district where he currently works in.

#theIWSPodcast #inspirewellnessolutions #Blackmaletherapist #Blackmentalhealth #Latinomentalhealth #Latinomaletherapists #biracial #culture #schoolcounselors #parenting #health #lmhc #mentalhealth

Buy a Boba Tea: https://ko-fi.com/inspirewellsolutions

Donate to Support the Channel: https://cash.app/$inspirewellsolutions

Important Note: No advice, guidance, or any part of this discussion would be considered therapy and is only for the purposes of engaging in a much needed dialogue regarding  mental health. If you are interested in seeking out services, please begin that journey as soon as possible so that your healing can begin by a qualified and licensed professional.

⚠️WARNING⚠️ for those that have experienced or witnessed any type of interpersonal/domestic violence to please be mindful if choosing to view/listen this content of your own emotions and state of mind.

This episode was speaking with Anthony Cook, a coordinator of college and career counseling and biracial man who shared much of his life in a truly vulnerable way. Anthony touched upon his upbringing with his parents' struggles within their relationship, his father's drug addiction and behaviors, trying to figure out one's cultural identity, and trying to become a better man and father in his own right. 

Exploring identity and how those cultural differences shape us as well as how not being accepted by one's family and cultural community can play significant roles in how we see ourselves. Despite all of this, Anthony has found a way to persevere through it all and has continued to leverage his story and personal experiences to elevate young men and women in the school district where he currently works in. 

#theIWSPodcast #inspirewellnessolutions #Blackmaletherapist #Blackmentalhealth #Latinomentalhealth #Latinomaletherapists #biracial #culture #schoolcounselors #parenting #health #lmhc #mentalhealth

Buy a Boba Tea: https://ko-fi.com/inspirewellsolutions

Donate to Support the Channel: https://cash.app/$inspirewellsolutions

Important Note: No advice, guidance, or any part of this discussion would be considered therapy and is only for the purposes of engaging in a much needed dialogue regarding  mental health. If you are interested in seeking out services, please begin that journey as soon as possible so that your healing can begin by a qualified and licensed professional.

This episode was speaking with Dr. Michael Keyes, M.D., a plastic surgeon based in Miami who the host knew from earlier years but recently reconnected after pursuing different career paths. Dr. Keyes discussed his experiences growing up from a multi-ethnic background as the son of a Black father and Japanese mother as well as: his early years in Japan, navigating his father working abroad, and his relentless pursuit of higher education that ultimately led him to medical school. Michael touched on his experiences through residency and all of the challenges that come from that trying time that all medical doctors go through and the need for mental health services given the amount of training and study that goes into it. At this point, being a licensed plastic surgeon and pursuing his own path creating platforms for his medical practice and raising awareness through Celebrity Plastics and pushing his career forward to new heights, Dr. Keyes is demonstrating that it does not matter where you start in life or whatever difficulties you might endure but being dedicated to the future you want to create makes it possible for people like him to thrive regardless of the circumstances.

#theIWSPodcast #inspirewellnessolutions #Blackmaletherapist #Blackmentalhealth #Latinomentalhealth #Latinomaletherapists #doctor #japan #plasticsurgery #medicine #blackdoctor #health #lmhc #mentalhealth

Buy a Boba Tea: https://ko-fi.com/inspirewellsolutions

Donate to Support the Channel: https://cash.app/$inspirewellsolutions

Important Note: No advice, guidance, or any part of this discussion would be considered therapy and is only for the purposes of engaging in a much needed dialogue regarding  mental health. If you are interested in seeking out services, please begin that journey as soon as possible so that your healing can begin by a qualified and licensed professional.

This episode was speaking with Dr. Michael Keyes, M.D., a plastic surgeon based in Miami who the host knew from earlier years but recently reconnected after pursuing different career paths. Dr. Keyes discussed his experiences growing up from a multi-ethnic background as the son of a Black father and Japanese mother as well as: his early years in Japan, navigating his father working abroad, and his relentless pursuit of higher education that ultimately led him to medical school. Michael touched on his experiences through residency and all of the challenges that come from that trying time that all medical doctors go through and the need for mental health services given the amount of training and study that goes into it. At this point, being a licensed plastic surgeon and pursuing his own path creating platforms for his medical practice and raising awareness through Celebrity Plastics and pushing his career forward to new heights, Dr. Keyes is demonstrating that it does not matter where you start in life or whatever difficulties you might endure but being dedicated to the future you want to create makes it possible for people like him to thrive regardless of the circumstances. 

#theIWSPodcast #inspirewellnessolutions #Blackmaletherapist #Blackmentalhealth #Latinomentalhealth #Latinomaletherapists #doctor #japan #plasticsurgery #medicine #blackdoctor #health #lmhc #mentalhealth

Buy a Boba Tea: https://ko-fi.com/inspirewellsolutions

Donate to Support the Channel: https://cash.app/$inspirewellsolutions

Important Note: No advice, guidance, or any part of this discussion would be considered therapy and is only for the purposes of engaging in a much needed dialogue regarding  mental health. If you are interested in seeking out services, please begin that journey as soon as possible so that your healing can begin by a qualified and licensed professional.

WARNING ⚠️ for those that have experienced their bodies or consent being violated to please be mindful if choosing to view this content of your own emotions and state of mind.

This episode was speaking with Rebecca, a young woman from the U.K. who demonstrated much vulnerability on topics surrounding: her upbringing with her family, sexual abuse, neglect, struggling at times to create and maintain meaningful relationships as a result of those traumatic experiences, and her path to healing through therapy over several years. Everyone can gain insight and perspective from one another and the level of openness to conduct this discussion was truly ever-present in addition to touching on today's male and female relationship dynamics and the challenges within that paradigm. Despite all of those challenges, Rebecca has sought to it to continue working on healing herself through her yoga practice as she also teaches others as well as other holistic and self-healing skills she utilizes daily and encourages others to do so through her platform on Instagram.

#theIWSPodcast #inspirewellnessolutions #Blackmaletherapist #Blackmentalhealth #Latinomentalhealth #Latinomaletherapists #yoga #health #lmhc #mentalhealth

Buy a Boba Tea: https://ko-fi.com/inspirewellsolutions

Donate to Support the Channel: https://cash.app/$inspirewellsolutions

Important Note: No advice, guidance, or any part of this discussion would be considered therapy and is only for the purposes of engaging in a much needed dialogue regarding  mental health. If you are interested in seeking out services, please begin that journey as soon as possible so that your healing can begin by a qualified and licensed professional.

WARNING ⚠️ for those that have experienced their bodies or consent being violated to please be mindful if choosing to view this content of your own emotions and state of mind. 

This episode was speaking with Rebecca, a young woman from the U.K. who demonstrated much vulnerability on topics surrounding: her upbringing with her family, sexual abuse, neglect, struggling at times to create and maintain meaningful relationships as a result of those traumatic experiences, and her path to healing through therapy over several years. Everyone can gain insight and perspective from one another and the level of openness to conduct this discussion was truly ever-present in addition to touching on today's male and female relationship dynamics and the challenges within that paradigm. Despite all of those challenges, Rebecca has sought to it to continue working on healing herself through her yoga practice as she also teaches others as well as other holistic and self-healing skills she utilizes daily and encourages others to do so through her platform on Instagram. This episode was speaking with Rebecca, a young woman from the U.K. who demonstrated much vulnerability on topics surrounding: her upbringing with her family, sexual abuse, neglect, struggling at times to create and maintain meaningful relationships as a result of those traumatic experiences, and her path to healing through therapy over several years. Everyone can gain insight and perspective from one another and the level of openness to conduct this discussion was truly ever-present in addition to touching on today's male and female relationship dynamics and the challenges within that paradigm. Despite all of those challenges, Rebecca has sought to it to continue working on healing herself through her yoga practice as she also teaches others as well as other holistic and self-healing skills she utilizes daily and encourages others to do so through her platform on Instagram. 

#theIWSPodcast #inspirewellnessolutions #Blackmaletherapist #Blackmentalhealth #Latinomentalhealth #Latinomaletherapists #yoga #health #lmhc #mentalhealth

Buy a Boba Tea: https://ko-fi.com/inspirewellsolutions

Donate to Support the Channel: https://cash.app/$inspirewellsolutions

Important Note: No advice, guidance, or any part of this discussion would be considered therapy and is only for the purposes of engaging in a much needed dialogue regarding  mental health. If you are interested in seeking out services, please begin that journey as soon as possible so that your healing can begin by a qualified and licensed professional.

This episode was speaking with Ulrick, a Black man who has worked in the space of mental health as a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor. In this episode, Ulrick discussed his experiences of not having his father around and the effects it had on his upbringing between Haiti and the U.S., dangerous situations and empathy in his earlier years, and working intentionally in the Black community to meet their mental health needs.

#theIWSPodcast #inspirewellnessolutions #Blackmaletherapists #Blackmentalhealth #Blackmenmentalhealth #Latinomentalhealth #Latinomaletherapists #health #lmhc #mentalhealth

Buy a Boba Tea: https://ko-fi.com/inspirewellsolutions

Donate to Support the Channel: https://cash.app/$inspirewellsolutions

Important Note: No advice, guidance, or any part of this discussion would be considered therapy and is only for the purposes of engaging in a much needed dialogue regarding  mental health. If you are interested in seeking out services, please begin that journey as soon as possible so that your healing can begin by a qualified and licensed professional.

This episode was speaking with Ulrick, a Black man who has worked in the space of mental health as a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor. In this episode, Ulrick discussed his experiences of not having his father around and the effects it had on his upbringing between Haiti and the U.S., dangerous situations and empathy in his earlier years, and working intentionally in the Black community to meet their mental health needs. 

#theIWSPodcast #inspirewellnessolutions #Blackmaletherapists #Blackmentalhealth #Blackmenmentalhealth #Latinomentalhealth #Latinomaletherapists #health #lmhc #mentalhealth

Buy a Boba Tea: https://ko-fi.com/inspirewellsolutions

Donate to Support the Channel: https://cash.app/$inspirewellsolutions

Important Note: No advice, guidance, or any part of this discussion would be considered therapy and is only for the purposes of engaging in a much needed dialogue regarding  mental health. If you are interested in seeking out services, please begin that journey as soon as possible so that your healing can begin by a qualified and licensed professional.