BEAM: Black Healing Remixed - The Podcast

S2 Ep4: The Invisible Ache: A Conversation with Courtney B. Vance, Dr Robin L. Smith, & Devin Michael Lowe

In this episode, we spoke with Courtney B. Vance, Dr. Robin L. Smith, and Devin Michael Lowe. We dive deep into a powerful conversation about Black masculinity, mental health, and vulnerability. We discussed how masculinity is often defined by lies and emotional repression, leading to long-term struggles with vulnerability. Throughout the discussion, we explored the importance of creating safe spaces where Black men can reconnect with their full humanity—embracing both their pain and their joy. ...

S2 Ep3: Exploring Rage with Dr. Jennifer Mullan

In this episode Natalie Patterson and Dr. Jennifer Mullan, author of Decolonizing Therapy , explore the emotional and psychological toll of systemic racism and societal pressures, particularly on marginalized communities. They discuss how microaggressions, trauma, and a lack of support impact people dealing with racial and economic stress, while challenging traditional therapy approaches that often fail to address these issues. Dr. Mullan shares practical tips for managing intense emotions like ...

S2 Ep2: From Body to Spirit: A Talk with Tabitha Brown

In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with the incredible Tabitha Brown, a renowned actress, vegan lifestyle influencer, and author, who opened up about her journey to success and how she’s stayed grounded despite her rising fame. Tabitha shared how she maintains balance in her family life, career, and sense of self, all while staying connected to her roots. She reflected on the challenges of societal expectations, especially when it comes to language and identity, and how she found ...

S2 Ep1: Unveiling the Past: Antonia Hylton on Madness & Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum

Emmy and Peabody award winning author, Antonia Hylton, whose groundbreaking book, M adness: Race & Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum , uncovers the deep-seated injustices of Crownsville State Hospital, originally known as the Hospital for the Negro Insane of Maryland. Through the experiences of patients, doctors, nurses and community members, Hylton uses Crownsville’s history to expose the deep seated racism, ableism, and misogyny inherent in psychiatry’s roots in the United states, while also s...

S2: Season Two Trailer: Black Healing Remixed: The Podcast

SEASON TWO OF BLACK HEALING REMIXED IS COMING!! This season Natalie & Yolo are back with powerful and critical conversations on spirituality, psychology, healing, masculinity and much more; giving us fuel to ground and root ourselves as we challenge this political moment. And they have company: The brilliant and beautiful Tabitha Brown, award winning actor Courtney B Vance, activist Devin Michael Lowe, pioneering psychologist and master decolonizer Jennifer Mullan, award winning author Morga...

S1: A Teachable Moment: Triggers, Trauma, and Healing

Yolo and Natalie share the belief that the best and oftentimes most important work is what comes up in real time, in the moment. In this episode, witness the on set breakdown to breakthrough moment. A behind the scenes look at how to have conflict in dignity and in community.

S1: Surviving Suicide: An Intimate Reflection

Content Warning: This episode references suicide ideation and self-harm. In this deeply personal episode, Natalie and Yolo share about depression, suicide and mental health distress. Yolo shares his story and experience with ideations.

S1: Unethical Wellness: Crossing the Boundaries of Care

*Content Warning: This episode contains references to sexual assault. Natalie and Yolo dig into what it means to provide real care within today’s mental health system. Therapy and healing work are more socially acceptable than ever but what are the rules, boundaries and who can you trust? BEAM Wellness Tools Pre-Visit Questions to Ask When Visiting Health and Healing Professionals: https://beam.community/questions-to-ask-when-visiting-pre-vist/ Post-Vist Questions to Ask When Visiting Health and...

S1: Remixing Relationships, Sex and Intimacy

Content Warning (sexual violence, rape) In this episode, Natalie and Yolo discuss sex, dating, intimacy and the connection between the harm happening in the culture and our mental health.

S1: The Remix: Reimagining Mental Health

Meet your hosts: Natalie and Yolo. Learn about the pioneering work of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) and how they remix conversations on mental health and healing.

S1: BEAM: Black Healing Remixed: The Podcast Trailer