Bedford and LaMisha are joined by Jason Sweeting, co-owner and co-creator of Naturally Perfect Dolls. With his wife and business partner Angelica; Jason was recently featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, where they secured a deal with Shark Damon John. Together, they discuss what its like to have had a Black president in the White House, and how the self-esteem of little kids can be affected by having dolls that look like them.
Jan 23, 2017•50 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In the post presidential election climate, where the name “Trump” has become a hate filled slogan, racism and intolerance seems to have been condoned by the next president of the United States. Dr. Bedford Palmer interviews Star Ringgold, who called out a racist patron in a coffee shop who was loudly explaining why Oakland is a bad place due to its Black residents.
Jan 19, 2017•16 min
Bedford and LaMisha discuss the revolutionary legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and how his vision remains current. They describe their worries in terms of the ramifications of having an attorney general who has no interest in social justice. During RealTalk, LaMisha and Bedford share messages from Namers, and focus in on the grieving process in relation to the end of the Obama presidency. The Self Care tip is the Power of Going to the Doctor.
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Bedford and LaMisha welcome you to 2017 and the Spring Semester of Naming It. They explore relationship dynamics and the importance of communication, as they discuss their reactions to the performances of Denzel Washington and Golden Globe winner Viola Davis in Fences and the controversial plot of the HBO series Insecure. Bedford asks for listener input, in terms of the impending Presidential Inauguration. Let us know how you plan to make it through that weekend by leaving us a message at (607) ...
Jan 09, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In the 2016 finale of Naming It Bedford introduces the new Naming It listener voicemail (607) U-Name-It (862-6348). LaMisha and Bedford mark the end of Naming It’s first season with an exploration of the concepts of anger, revenge, and forgiveness while awaiting the outcome of the sentencing of Dylann Roof. They close out the episode with The Power of Forgiveness as the Self-Care tip of the week. Follow us on Twitter: @NamingItPodcast | @DrBFPalmer | @LaMishaHill. Music provided by LeeEnglandJr....
Dec 19, 2016•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Dr. Diana Peña & Germán Cadenas joined Bedford and LaMisha as guests in order to lend their expertise on DACA, AB 540, Dreamers, & the reality of racist immigration policy. #Realtalk focuses on the impact of uncertain immigration policy on vulnerable communities. Follow us on Twitter: @NamingItPodcast | @DrBFPalmer | @LaMishaHill. Music provided by LeeEnglandJr. (@leeenglandjr).
Dec 12, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, we discuss our reactions to the continuing “whitelash” following the presidential election, overtly racist conservativism, and rightwing attempts to kill academic freedom through an online black listing of professors. During #RealTalk we share our reactions to the death of Fidel Castro, and focuse on the restriction of emotions in marginalized groups (i.e., we’re not allowed to be angry). Our #SelfCare tip of the week is Coloring Your Emotions. Also listen for how to help suppor...
Nov 29, 2016•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, we discuss our reactions to the election results. #RealTalk focuses on ways to talk about the election, particularly with co-workers and family members who may not share your relationship to social justice. Our #SelfCare tip of the week is the Power of the Personal Narrative, and we encourage you to examine the stories that you tell yourself, about yourself, through a lens of empowerment. Follow us on Twitter: @NamingItPodcast | @DrBFPalmer | @LaMishaHill. Music provided by LeeE...
Nov 21, 2016•55 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This is a special #RealTalk short that was taped on election night. Bedford talks about what he thinks we all need to do in the wake of this election, and shares some wisdom from his mentor. It’s all about Resilience. Follow us on Twitter: @NamingItPodcast | @DrBFPalmer | @LaMishaHill. Music provided by LeeEnglandJr. (@leeenglandjr).
Nov 09, 2016•23 min
Bedford shares his experience living at the intersection of Black & Male identities, and the harmful impact of the stereotype of “The Dangerous Black Man.” LaMisha recaps an all too common negative narrative about Black men in relationships, and shares her hope that shows that showcase blackness would capitalize on their platform in order to introduce a more positive counter narrative. The Self-Care Tip of the Week is “The Power of Empowerment” and we encourage you to enact empowerment in th...
Oct 31, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 16
LaMisha and Bedford talk about healthy relationships with friends, partners, and even sports teams. Bedford explains that a one-month relationship is no more or less important than what it means to be with someone for one month. And like any relationship,being a fan is about loyalty and dedication. LaMisha pushes us to follow the money, and stay informed, as we get out the vote and fulfill our civic responsibility. Follow us on Twitter: @NamingItPodcast |
Oct 24, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Bedford and LaMisha talk about their differences in philosophy, and how they see people. The main question of the episode is focused on what to make of people who support Donald Trump. When someone supports a candidate who exhibits bigoted and sexist behaviors, what does that mean about them? And is it wrong to describe people based on their behaviors and the behaviors that they support? Follow us on Twitter: @NamingItPodcast | @DrBFPalmer | @LaMishaHill. Music provided by LeeEnglandJr. (@leeeng...
Oct 17, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In Episode “Teenth” of Naming It, LaMisha & Bedford welcome Dr. Candice Nicole, a Psychologist and Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology at University of Kentucky,whose research and clinical interests include Black sexuality and cross cultural education. We talk shop on just about “errythang” including Bedford’s love of anime, advice from LaMisha’s mom, and the problem of non-trained individuals providing pop-psychology based advice. Our #RealTalk segment explores the impact of contin...
Oct 03, 2016•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Episode 12 of Naming it begins with the framing wisdom of Malcolm X from a speech delivered in 1962. Bedford and LaMisha revisit the ongoing issue of police violence in reference to the recent murders of Terrence Crutcher in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina. They take the time to focus on how we all can take better care of ourselves and how we can take care of each other. LaMisha and Bedford discuss Black Excellence in terms of the Emmys, and about Shaun King’...
Sep 26, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Bedford and LaMisha welcome Dr. Konjit Page (@PageDrPage –Twitter), Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of San Francisco to talk about sex, sexuality and relationships. They discuss issues around training therapists to get comfortable talking about sex, and how people can use therapy as a safe space. LaMisha talks about #WhatsGoingOn with Amber Rose schooling Tyrese and Rev Run on women’s right to not be shamed, and Bedford s...
Sep 19, 2016•59 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On Episode 10 (Whoop-Whoop) of Naming It Bedford and LaMisha “check-in” in true psychologist fashion, and both agree that the Netflix Original Series “The Get Down” is off the chain! They discuss the complexities of 9/11 and athletes taking a knee to speak out against injustice. Highlighting a passage from Dave Zirin’s article “Colin Kaepernick is Winning” leads into a conversation on white fragility. And Bedford breaks down the impact ofthe colonized mind and Black identity. Be sure to test out...
Sep 12, 2016•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 10
Bedford and LaMisha shout out #SupportBlackPodcasts and D_Peña for supporting the podcast with a review. Bedford talks about his experience with Neighbors 4 Racial Justice and the Nextdoor app. LaMisha explains why having to raise an interracial baby is not something White people should sue sperm banks about. Then #WhatsGoingOn turns into #RealTalk, as they discuss the intersectional complexities of misogyny and Blackness, in terms of the controversy surrounding Nate Parker, his past, and his fi...
Sep 05, 2016•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Bedford & LaMisha discuss hanging out with #OaklandPodGang and check in about the past week. They revisit their discussion of #LochteGate, Bedford gives Simone Biles a nickname, and they try something new while talking about #BlackGirlMagic and the upcoming movie #HiddenFigures. #Realtalk revolves around a listener question, and the hosts’ experiences with Imposter Syndrome. Bedford and LaMisha close out the episode with a new #SelfCare Tip. Follow us on Twitter: @NamingItPodcast | @DrBFPalm...
Aug 29, 2016•56 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Bedford and LaMisha reflect on #Olympic #BlackGirlMagic and the Greatest Female Gymnast of All Time @Simone_Biles. Bedford talks about his time at the Association of Black Psychologists (@TheABPsi) Convention, and LaMisha gives an update on her adventures in real estate. There is a #BedfordRant on #LochteGate and #Privilege.Then they focus in on some #RealTalk about #Colorism framed with the help of a Huff Post @blackvoices article by @RaValDavis, which breaks down a recent episode of Survivor’s...
Aug 22, 2016•58 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Dr. Bedford Palmer and Dr. LaMisha Hill reflect on gentrification & homeownership in the Bay Area. They also discuss what it means to be an Ally, via two articles; the first by W. Kamau Bell and the next by Eric Adelson. In both articles they discuss a missed opportunity by Michael Phelps in choosing to carry the American Flag during the Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony instead of making space for Ibtihaj Muhammad. Also there is a #LaMishaRant on dealing with privileged tall people on BART and ...
Aug 08, 2016•46 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Bedford and LaMisha shout out #PodsinColor & #Podernfamily, and talk about “What’s Going On?” with the #DNCinPHL; focusing on “Wishing you would boo Michelle Obama,” anticipating how they will miss the 1st Couple, Black Respectability, and #BlackWomenDidThat. They do some #RealTalk about recognizing and addressing #Microagressions. There’s also a bonus #BedfordRant on how it sucks that it is easier it is to play #PokemonGo in San Francisco than in Oakland. They close out the episode with a S...
Aug 01, 2016•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Bedford and LaMisha talk about “What’s Going On?” with the #RNCinCLE; focusing on strategic Republican racism, #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes, and the double standards that come with Privilege. They do some #RealTalk about police shootings of unarmed Black men, focusing on the shooting of Charles Kinsey, and the pseudoscience pushed by a non-standard psychologist who argues that all police shootings are justified. They close out the episode describing some self-care tools that everyone can use, inclu...
Jul 25, 2016•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Bedford and LaMisha talk about “What’s Going On?” including #BLAXIT, adventures in #PokemonGo, #EmmysSoBlack, Serena Williams aka G.O.A.T., & Black/Latin Girl Magic in the Olympics. They continue their RealTalk around the costs of police violence & the need for institutional ethics. They also explain some key terms: Cognitive Dissonance, Stereotype Threat, Racial Encounter Experiences, & Burnout. Follow us on Twitter: @NamingItPodcast | @DrBFPalmer |
Jul 18, 2016•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode Dr. Bedford Palmer II and Dr. LaMisha Hill focus on the tragic events in Baton Rouge, Minneapolis, and Dallas. They discuss the intersectionality of being Black and Male in the world, and reflect on their personal experiences navigating racism and encounters with law enforcement. Follow us on Twitter: @NamingItPodcast | @DrBFPalmer | @LaMishaHill. Music provided by Lee England Jr. (@leeenglandjr).
Jul 12, 2016•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this pilot episode Dr. LaMisha Hill and Dr. Bedford Palmer II introduce themselves and their new podcast “Naming It.” In this episode they discuss the intersection between psychology and Blackness, the importance of mentoring, and LaMisha shares her experience at a motivational retreat while Bedford throws shade. Follow us on Twitter: @NamingItPodcast | @DrBFPalmer | @LaMishaHill. Music provided by Lee England Jr. (@leeenglandjr).
Jul 03, 2016•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Naming It features Bay Area Psychologists, Dr. Bedford Palmer II and Dr. LaMisha Hill, who explore pop-culture, current events, and their impact on our lives. Follow us on Twitter: @NamingItPodcast | @DrBFPalmer | @LaMishaHill. Music provided by Lee England Jr. (@leeenglandjr).
Jun 27, 2016•1 min
