About this Episode We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Mindy Lawhorne this week. She shared her personal struggles and success. Most importantly how she has move forward through the most unimaginable grief. Mindy is a force and such a beacon of grace; we hope you are as inspired by her story as we are. Call to action: Mindy suggested we check out the following resources to better ourselves and give us the tools to live and hopeful loving life. Books : Unoffendable by Brant Hansen O...
Dec 08, 2020•48 min•Ep. 24
About this Episode Finding calm in the chaos seems like a huge battle but it is much easier than you think. This week Host Heather runs you through 7 actions you can take today to help you remain calm and sane in this unprecedented holiday season. Links; https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inviting-monkey-tea Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspo...
Dec 01, 2020•15 min•Ep. 23
About this Episode This week we went hard discussing how we are dealing with political and social differences. We swung back at people trying to weaponize our podcast and showed major love and support for each other and our audience for sticking through the last few months of crazy. Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter...
Nov 24, 2020•49 min
About this Episode In this episode we explore healthy eating and an overall wellness journey from Vegan Nutrition coach and personal trainer Brianne Shelat. Brianne shares her trial and errors over the years and the reasons she has settled on a Vegan diet. We also talked about small steps/actions we can take to be healthier humans. Guest links: Brianne Shelat Brianne.shelat@gmail.com LongerStrongerHealthierHappier@gmail.com https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php https://nutritionfacts.org ...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 21
About this Episode 12 Tips to tackling hard conversations: 1. Decide if you are ready to have the conversation 2. What is your objective 3. Ask if they are they ready to have the conversation 4. Start neutral and from a place of understanding 5. Remember it's a dialogue 6. Appreciate diversity of thought 7. Listen with an open-mind 8. Look for common ground 9. Tell stories with specific examples 10. Resist the urge to be Provocative 11. Avoid using the word but 12. Keep an open mind Connect with...
Nov 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 20
About this Episode In this episode we share our ‘Food story’. The struggle is real, and we know we’re not alone! As we head into the holidays, we felt it was a good time to bring up this important topic. We discuss what food was like growing up in each of our families as well as what it looks like today. We also share the challenges we face feeding ourselves properly in a world where quality prep and ingredients have become harder to find in our fast-paced lives/society. Links; https://www.focus...
Nov 03, 2020•55 min•Ep. 19
About this Episode This week was our first 'Hot Topic' episode, Ninah and I discussed the upcoming election as well as general registration and voter requirements/process. We encourage all US citizens of age to vote in this years (and coming) election and to get exducated on all of your local and national options. We hope you will participate in the voting process and make your voice heard! Links: https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup https://iwillvote.com/ https://www.usa.gov/voter-resea...
Oct 27, 2020•28 min•Ep. 18
About this Episode We spoke with Pastor Jake Bradley who floored us with is kind and thoughtful insight and approach to religion. He shared his story and how he has come to a deeper spiritual understanding through experience. Jake also shared his passion for curating a diverse culture of acceptance, knowledge, and love within faith. Book Recommendation: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score Featured Guest: Jason ‘Jake’ Bradley https://www.facebook.com/jason.jake.b...
Oct 20, 2020•57 min•Ep. 17
Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ Podcast : Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: (617) 468-8981...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 16
About this Episode All things Ashley! This week our own Ashley Melville is in the hot seat sharing a part of her life story and ways in which her experiences have shaped, influenced and informed her life. Her call to action is to listen to Everybody’s Free to Wear Sunscreen by Baz Luhrmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Oct 06, 2020•48 min•Ep. 15
About this Episode Diversity is fun! This we week explored some fun facts about the states and countries where our listeners are tuning in from and it was a blast! We chose the top 10 states based on percentage of listens and highlighted the 7 countries outside of the US where we have listeners. Call to action : Join us on social media and let us know where you are tuning in from and tell us some fun facts we love learning and hearing about new places. Connect with Us: Website: https://www.break...
Sep 29, 2020•51 min•Ep. 14
About this Episode This week we talked to Ryan G who is a clinical psychologist trained in multiple therapeutic techniques. Ryan helps us answer some of our top questions on the issue of trauma and provides guidance on how we can better equip ourselves to deal with future traumas as well as navigate the manifestations of past issues. Boundaries are your best friend; embrace them! Featured Guest/Topic links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Connect with Us: Website: https://www.break...
Sep 22, 2020•57 min•Ep. 12
About this Episode This week it gets personal. We talk about trauma and provide specific personal examples of how it has impacted our lives. We also talk about coping mechanisms and most importantly the need to address past trauma to move forward with a healthy life. Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbia...
Sep 15, 2020•56 min•Ep. 12
About this Episode Pump the brakes: In this episode we spoke with Rasha Mohamed who has an extensive education and work history in the field of mental health. Rasha shares her insights with us on acknowledging privilege, toxic assumptions, manifestations of trauma and coping with quarantine life. Featured Guest: Rasha Mohamed https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasha-mohamed-2a900b33/ https://www.instagram.com/cleopatracousin/ Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias ...
Sep 01, 2020•55 min•Ep. 11
About this Episode In this episode we talk about tone policing and gaslighting. These are two things that seems to be everywhere these days and we discussed specific examples and a couple ideas on how we think they can be dealt with individually. Episode links: https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/12/tone-policing-and-privilege/?fbclid=IwAR0oYYWtpq9Ru5Bg4AEwVU61fvev4JlBrZXlzG0o2t7TFYcT8bVnkh_4Shg Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.fac...
Aug 25, 2020•54 min•Ep. 10
About this Episode In this episode we talked to Ninah about what it was like growing up in a small town as the only family of color, how it felt to be the first born American in her family and the things others did for her to help pull her through when racism and bullying became too much. Featured Guest: Ninah Fominyen https://www.facebook.com/fominyen https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodhobo/ Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.face...
Aug 18, 2020•57 min•Ep. 9
About this Episode Political Mush Nuggets…. This episode is in response to some political feedback we got about our non-political podcast. So here it is, our thoughts on politics and why diversity should not be ‘labeled’ red or blue. It’s all for you because we aim to please and/or tell you how fundamentally wrong you are…haven’t decided yet, we’ll get back to you on that. Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brea...
Aug 11, 2020•52 min•Ep. 8
About this Episode She is Black and Beautiful…..In today’s episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Ms Gabrielle Mgeni. We got her take on cultural appropriation, what it feels like to be beautiful and having to defend/qualify that since historically black woman are not seen as such and she shared her experience as a young woman in business. Featured Guest: Gabrielle Mgeni https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.mgeni https://www.instagram.com/msgabrielleann/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/msgabriel...
Aug 04, 2020•51 min•Ep. 7
About this Episode On this episode we discuss Cultural Appropriation in our own terms. How and why we think it can be such a big deal and also ideas on how we can move the needle towards better understanding and from appropriation TO appreciation. Discussion links: · https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/10/the-dos-and-donts-of-cultural-appropriation/411292/ · https://aorta.coop/portfolio_page/cultural-appropriation/ · https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-trouble-with-cultu...
Jul 28, 2020•44 min•Ep. 6
About this Episode Looks can be deceiving…..In today’s episode we spoke with Montrell Corbin about his experiences growing up in small town VA, his 17 year military career and his struggles with PTSD, depression and discrimination. Montrell openly shares his story and talks about how he was able to overcome adversity. Check out the links below and make sure to follow @diversityonfire and Montrell for more inspiration. Featured Guest: Montrell Corbin https://www.facebook.com/montrell.corbin https...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 5
Here are a few links for information on the confederacy including the documents of sucession. Please take a look and connect with us on social media to share with us what you learned! https://avalon.law.yale.edu/subject_menus/csapage.asp https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/confederate-states-of-america#:~:text=The%20Confederate%20States%20of%20America,election%20of%20President%20Abraham%20Lincoln. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcy7qV-BGF4 https://www.historians.org/publications-a...
Jul 14, 2020•42 min•Ep. 4
Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ Podcast : Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: (617) 468-8981...
Jul 07, 2020•46 min•Ep. 3
Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ Podcast : Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: (617) 468-8981...
Jun 30, 2020•43 min•Ep. 2
Weekly call to action: Check out the links below and open a conversation with your friends and family. Remember to keep an open mind and question everything. Leave us a voice note @ https://anchor.fm/diversityonfire https://www.thoughtco.com/understanding-implicit-bias-4165634 https://www.vox.com/2020/6/5/21280402/8-cant-wait-explained-policing-reforms https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/smart-living/13-microaggressions-black-people-deal-with-all-the-time/ar-BB...
Jun 23, 2020•57 min•Ep. 1
Take a listen to some of the sound bites from our first episode which drops June 23rd! Hit subscribe to join us in the conversation and remember, question EVERYTHING! Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram...
Jun 19, 2020•3 min
