Celebrating Pride Month 2023 I chat with J Tebias Perry, a Gay Leatherman of Color. We discuss some of his life experiences in Leather, their work in as a writer, and their upcoming book Leather Mentorship: How to get it and how to benefit from it. J Tebias, explain some the work they have done for NCSF title abuse line, as part of the Titleholder Outreach Program. Additional we talk about their efforts to help others move past the generational trauma that has keep us for embrace our power and enjoying our lives here and in Europe. As well as a Myth and Realty around mental health. So check it out, and share. J Tebias Perry's Links J Tebias Perry - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jtebias.perry JTebias.i.am - IG https://www.instagram.com/jtebias.i.am/ NCSF - National Coalition of Sexual Freedom https://ncsfreedom.org

Celebration of Pride 2023 We start our Celebration of Pride 2023 with David Khaliki LMFT, discuss their work with LGBT couples. Most especially relationship of a Multiethnic nature. Where power dynamic can play a role bother positive but often in negatively ways when the relations. Awareness of the power dynamic has a major factor in addressing the health of the those in the relationship. Links: https://www.rousetherapy.com

David Khalili, LMFT returns for a board discussion of Poly Relationships. We discuss attachment style and how they interact in the landscape of relationships. As well as the ways it can be manipulative. Links: https://www.rousetherapy.com

Elizabeth S. Arvizu (from psychologyforgeeks.com) and I get together to review DC's Hero's in Crisis Comic book Arc, as mental health professional, geeks, and POC readers. Hero's in Crisis tells a story focusing around a secret Mental Health Facility for Super Heros called Sanctuary. We discussed confidentiality, choices around the Hero's decisions, and the use of technology. Just to name a few of things we explore. So join us, and consider getting yourself a copy. Links: @psych4geeks psychologyforgeeks.com

Special Programming I chat with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW about their new program Engaging African American Families. Which is focused on helping mental health providers to better met the multiple needs of Black/African American Families. Needs that aren't always covered in our training in school. So if your interested give this a listen and sign up at the link below. We also spend sometime being Blerds too. Listen, Share, and Grow. Links: http://shameproofparenting.com Engaging African American Families. http://bit.ly/EngagingAAFamilies (Early bird, before 5/5; code: EARLY) For the Blerd section: Jiba Molei https://www.jibamolei.com https://www.griotenterprises.com

For this chat we welcome back Monet Goldman LMFT, to talk more about video games and Therapy. To broaden our discussion we are also joined by James Walls LPC, who talks more about their experience of as a parents who joins their kids in the joy and learning of playing video games. Overall we hope parents will take sometime to look at their role in playing games with their kids. So please check it out.

I chat with Ann Dillard, LMFT, and returning guest Dr. Paula Langford about the their recent and continuing work of introducing Brainspotting and the Neuroexperential experiencing to Senegal, Africa. We discuss what efforts were involved, the reception, what they learned about the community within Senegal, and how it they are witness and supporting it growth. Check out the links below to see how you can help support this work of healing. Links: Ann Dillard Media Contact Information. Email: [email protected] Website: www.anndillard.com Facebook: @AnnDillard.MA.LMFT Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/MotherDaughterGroup IG: @AnnDillard.LMFT Store: www.payhip.com/healthyconversation www.projectsafetynets.org Dr. Paul Langford @drlangford Healbalt.com

I chat with one of my ONYX Brother, Johnny Tohme. Who is a LGBTQI and HIV activist working to supporting the Middle Eastern and North Africa populations. We discuss the Middle Eastern Culture, Community, and some Drama Therapy. As well addressing the stereotypes are being of Middle Eastern ancestry and being interested in Kink. So come listen, enjoy, share, and review. Link: M-Pact: Global Action for Gay Men’s Health and Rights https://mpactglobal.org

I chat with fellow LMFT, David Khalili. We discuss their practice, working with Middle Eastern Culture(especially Persian culture), and being of Middle Eastern Heritage. This include a look at the role and place therapy plays in Middle Eastern Culture. We also discuss men's sexuality from the POV of Middle Eastern Men. And in the process we discuss the Myth and Realities of mental health. Links: https://www.rousetherapy.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkhalili/

Black History/Pride/ Excellence Month As we bring the month of February to a close. I chat with fellow LMFT Karla A. Brown. Who is the CEO of Soul Centric Counseling & Collective. We discuss the areas of Group Therapy and being in business for ourselves. The path of private practice isn't a direction that is often focus for many Clinicians of Color. So we discuss some of what this path brings us verse working in Agency or HMO setting. So check it out, and share & like. Links: https://soulcentriccollective.com https://twitter.com/LoveSoulCentric https://www.facebook.com/KAmandaBrown https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlaamandabrown/