This week on the show we are talking all about Poetry and Healing with our special guest Sara! Sara is an Oregon-based poet who was kind enough to break down her process of poetry creation and where her inspiration stems from. We hope you enjoy the show! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST INTERVIEWS If you enjoyed our podcast, please SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST AND LEAVE A 5 STAR WRITTEN REVIEW. FOLLOW US YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZQy4YWi3WpuBpO9RZ962Q FACEBOOK: https:/...
Feb 25, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 6
-------- Show Note ------ This week on the show we have RebeccaHoffberger part 2 episode. Rebecca is the founder of the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, she works closely with the community and has so much wisdom and knowledge to offer regarding her experience running the museum. We hope you enjoy the rest of the show! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST INTERVIEWS If you enjoyed our podcast, please SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST AND LEAVE A 5 STAR WRITTEN REVIEW. FOLLOW US YOUTUB...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This week on the show we have Rebecca Hoffberger with us. is the founder, director and principal curator of the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM). Her extraordinary vision for the museum was promptly recognized in 1998 by The Urban Land Institute, with its coveted National Award for Excellence, making AVAM the first museum ever to be so recognized by the organization. We hope you enjoy the interview.
Oct 31, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This week on the show we have Sharon Wise with us. Sharon is an artist, advocate, and activist from Georgia that now works for the District of Columbia. We invited Sharon on the show with us today because of her amazing artistic talent and for the various ways in which she uses art as a mechanism of healing trauma... We hope you enjoy the interview. Follow Sharon on Instagram ! https://www.instagram.com/sharon_theartist/ Follow Sharon’s Juss Swag Tv on instagram ! https://www.instagram.com/jussw...
Oct 17, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week on the show, we have healer, mother, and nurse by profession Karlita Maldonado with us. Karlita is based in Pasadena, California, and uses her business Homegirl Wellness to spread herbal healing and spiritual healing to those within her community. In today's episode, Karlita shares her journey into wellness, how Homegirl Wellness started, and the power that comes from collective & community healing. We hope you enjoy the interview. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST INTERV...
Oct 03, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week on the show we have music artist Dusty Santamaria with us. Dusty is based in New Orleans and uses music as their medium. Dusty shares how and why that “pleasure is our greatest weapon against oppression”. We hope you enjoy the interview. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST INTERVIEWS If you enjoyed our podcast, please SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST AND LEAVE A 5 STAR WRITTEN REVIEW. FOLLOW US YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZQy4YWi3WpuBpO9RZ962Q FACEBOOK: https://www.fa...
Sep 20, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 2
THE SEASON THREE PREMIERE IS HERE This season we are talking all about CREATIVITY & HEALING! Conducting interviews with artists from different genres, holistic healthcare professionals, yoga enthusiasts the list goes on! Our premiere episode highlights 6 creative outlets that improve mental health. These outlets, however, only scratch the surface of the multitude of ways individuals practice creativity as a cathartic process and way to heal If you enjoyed our podcast, please SUBSCRIBE ON APP...
Sep 05, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This is the 2nd half of a two-part series where we discuss the importance of work-life balance and how it intersects with chronic stress, race, and the Olympic athletes taking a break to preserve their mental stability. Later we provide suggestions on how everyone can advocate for work-life balance in their day-to-day grind. If you have not done this yet, be sure to check out part 1 to get the full scoop on the discussion. We hope you enjoy today’s episode :) SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE...
Aug 22, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In today's show we discuss the importance of work-life balance and how without it, it can lead to chronic stress and make us more susceptible to disease and illness. Additionally, we discuss how race and work-life balance coincide touching on Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles prioritizing their mental health and how for women of color it can sometimes be a daunting task. Ultimately wrapping up with solutions on how to create a healthy/successful work-life balance. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE...
Aug 08, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In today's episode, we continue our interview with Tyler Julius and delve deeper into body image concepts. Discussing body neutrality vs. positivity, interactions we have had with friends and family about body image, and most importantly, takeaways on how you can better curate your social media and life to have a healthier relationship with your body. Ending the episode with takeaways and advice for those looking to have a better relationship with their body.
Jul 25, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Episode 2 - Season 2 - Body Image Issues This week on the show we are joined by Tyler Julius. Tyler is generally curious about most things (As she studied Religion and Political science w/ a minor in Environmental Science) and wanted to talk with us about the concept of body neutrality vs. body positivity. We hope you enjoy the interview. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST INTERVIEWS If you enjoyed our podcast, please SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST AND LEAVE A 5 STAR WRITTEN REVIEW. FOLLOW ...
Jul 11, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 2
sad grl sunday Episode 1 - Season 2 Premiere - Mental Health Tips + series updates | To kick off our season two premiere and mental health series, today’s episode will provide 5 major mental health tips for you to consider. We want to share these tips and hopefully help give you some ideas on how to apply them to your life today! So let's get into it! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST INTERVIEWS If you enjoyed our podcast, please SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST AND LEAVE A 5 STAR WRITTEN RE...
Jun 27, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 14
sad grl sunday Episode 13 - Mona Shaikh - Laughter and Comedy as a Form of Healing for Marginalized Groups | Minority Reportz Podcast This week on the show we have Mona Shaikh with us. Mona is a stand-up comedian, producer, and host of the Minority Reportz Podcast. Her show brings minority's point of view from around the world to discuss their lives, careers, and how pain plays a role in their drive to achieve their goals. We hope you enjoy the interview. Follow Mona on Instagram! https://www.in...
Jun 06, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
sad grl sunday Episode 12 - Hetal Baman - Global Health and the India Covid Crisis| The Global Health Pursuit Podcast) This week on the show we have Hetal Baman with us to talk about Global Health. Hetal is the host of the Global Health Pursuit Podcast.Hetal has a bachelors and masters in biomedical engineering and has a passion for serving others through learning, educating, sharing stories. We hope you enjoy the interview Follow Hetal on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/globalhealthpursuit...
May 23, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In tonight's episode, we continue discussing #loneliness with Shirah Mofatt Darko from last week's episode. We dive deeper into the topic of community care as a remedy for loneliness. Be sure to check out last week's episode to hear more on the topic!
May 16, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In tonight's episode, we discuss #lonliness and #attachementstyles. The episode starts with a definition of what loneliness is and lays out the ways the pandemic impacted the epidemic of loneliness. We then move on to an interview with our guest Shirah Moffatt-Darko on their experience with loneliness and their approach to alleviating it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨Link to Podcast in Bio✨ To show your love and support: 🎯Share on ...
May 09, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In tonight's episode we discuss #childfree families. The episode starts with a definition of what #voluntarychildlessness is and puts forth arguments in favor of it. We then move the discussion into a round table conversation on our perceptions of family. Discussing, #fostercare , #adoption, and the various ways the definition of #family has changed for us throughout the years. Briefly touching on #fertility and our thoughts on #freezingoneseggs . The conversation ends with an overall understand...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In tonights episode we discuss the challenges of #interracialrelationships and building a #family with a partner of another race. This week we have our special guest Nikkita Collins (a.k.a Dejda’s older sister) who shares her perspective on #dating her partner Andy and raising a #biracial child during an era of #BlackLivesMatter and a heightened awareness of #policebrutality.
Apr 25, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In tonight's episode, we unpack the experiences of #firstgeneration and #secondgeneration #immigrantchildren with our guest @kittenmoreno. We review common struggles that #childrenofimmigrants face overall highlighting the beauty that comes out of the #struggle.
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In tonight's episode we discuss #loneliness #friendship and the importance of #blacksisterhood . We state that with #COVID and the need to socially distance we are currently craving human interaction and #intimacy, but are often overwhelmed with loneliness. We pull from #ShastaNelson #TedX talk where she states that loneliness is a problem because while many people are lonely it is difficult to recognize or even acknowledge our loneliness. Putting forth that contrary to popular belief fighting l...
Apr 11, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In tonight's episode we discuss #interracialrelationships. Starting our discussion with some of the benefits and the challenges that go along with interracial dating. We then push a little bit deeper speaking to the role that #fetishism may play in interracial relationships, and the harms that come along with it. Bringing up how #colorism, #texturism, and #featurism relate to interracial dating and personal preferences based off of societal #beautystandards. We dissect the solution to #blackwome...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In tonight's episode we discuss #monogamy #polygamy and everything in between. Before getting into the crux of relationship structures we briefly discuss #COVID19, the vaccine, and our own thoughts on those who are going out maskless. Then we hop right into this week’s topic which was inspired by the #DerickJaxn scandal….as he was caught #cheating on his wife. We get into the concept of #consensualnonmonogamy and review the different types of #nonmonogamous relationships described by #ShanBoodra...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In tonight's episode we discuss #boundaries. In light of #COVID, the current increase in #AAPIhatecrimes and the trial of #georgefloyd’s killer we are constantly inundated with at times harmful and heavy news on all social media platforms. Now more than ever we need to be conscientious in #settingboundaries whether they are #physical, #emotional, #financial, etc. they are important in order to #protectyourpeace. Prior to our deep dive in #boundaries we discuss the #FreeHaiti movement that is cur...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this weeks episode we discuss the #palatableblackgirl ideology. But before doing so we touch on current updates regarding the #GeorgeFloyd trial and some of the benefits that are in the #stimmycheck relief bill. Our conversation later delves into the idea of the “ #palatableblackgirl “. We reference two phenomenal articles to break down what it means to be #palatable, the benefits and the downfalls that come with trying to contort yourself in order “fit in” with the masses. Coming to the conc...
Mar 15, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our first episode, we talk all about #vulnerability. Dejda and Aida share their personal experiences on what inspired them to create the podcast. We also have a debate on what are the origins of the popular #airhorn. We follow up with some #uplifting news and give a shout-out to #ReginaKing. Later we touch on the topic of the way stereotypes negatively impact the #mentalhealth of black identifying women in academia and workspaces. Lastly, we talk about the need for cultural competency and rep...
Mar 08, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Hi my name is Aida - I am an educator and wellness enthusiast and my name is Dejda and I am Healthy Equity Advocate, Activist, and Resident Homebody Welcome to Sad Girl Sunday” a podcast created by and made for black women Originally sad grl sunday started out as a supportive community created to aid in each others journey to healing. Now Aida and I are expanding outside of of the realm of just mental health. We are holding discussions relevant to the black experience and hoping to include you i...
Mar 01, 2021•2 min
