Episode 64 | Passing the Microphone: Amplifying, Advocating, and Understanding Marginalized Communities with Dr. Desta - podcast episode cover

Episode 64 | Passing the Microphone: Amplifying, Advocating, and Understanding Marginalized Communities with Dr. Desta

Aug 23, 202151 min
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Episode description

In today's episode of Psych Talk, I speak with Dr. Desta, who recently graduated with her PhD in Clinical Psychology and is currently on her postdoctoral fellowship. Dr. Desta and I have a very rich and much needed conversation about marginalized communities. Dr. Desta describes what it means to be part of a marginalized community and discusses some of her own experiences being part of certain marginalized groups. Dr. Desta discusses some of the unique challenges that marginalized individuals face, as well as discussing the intersection of being part of multiple marginalized communities. Dr. Desta and I discuss mental health in marginalized communities, including unique barriers to accessing quality mental health care. Additionally, we discuss how on an individual and societal level we can advocate for and make changes to the inequalities marginalized groups face. 

Connect with Desta:
Instagram: @my_destanation
TikTok: @my_destanation
Website: My Destanation

Ways to Work With Me:
Mind Over Matter
LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass
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Resources:
Value Aligned 2021 Journal
Anti-Racism Resources
LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources
The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting

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Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd.
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Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through

Sponsors & Collaborations:
BetterHelp
DiveThru Website
DiveThru App

Intro/Outro Music:
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
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