The Inclusive Minds Podcast

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Welcome to the Inclusive Minds podcast hosted by Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross. This podcast was inspired by the book of which I'm a co-editor entitled Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized racism. If you're a psychologist, a social worker, an addiction professional, a health care provider, or anyone who wants to broaden your horizons, then this podcast is for you. The goal of the podcast is to help you understand some of the more complex issues facing our culture today. My guests are experts in their fields and will be talking about a wide array of topics, including cross-cultural issues, the intersection of race and trauma, social justice, and health inequities. They will be sharing both their lived experiences and their expert opinions. The goal is to give you a felt experience and let you know that you're not alone in being confused by these complex issues. We want to provide nuanced information with context that will enable you to make your own decisions about these important topics.

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Episodes

Beyond Black and White: The Complexities of Racial Passing

Join Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross on the Inclusive Minds Podcast as she welcomes special guest Dr. Matthew Oware, a leading expert on race and culture. In this insightful episode, we delve into the complex topic of "reverse passing," exploring cases of white individuals who identify and pass as Black. Drawing from his chapter "How Not to Be an Ally: Critical Race Theory, Afro-Pessimism, and White Who Pass as Black" from the book Antiblackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies , Dr. Oware unpacks how...

Jul 21, 2025•32 min

When No One Listens: The Fight for Black Mothers' Lives

Black birthing people in the U.S. are three to four times more likely to die in childbirth than their white counterparts. In New York City, that number is a staggering 9.4 times higher. Why is this happening in modern American medicine, and what can be done to protect Black mothers? In this powerful and essential episode, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is joined by Dr. Ashanda Saint Jean, a board-certified OB/GYN with over 25 years of experience on the frontlines of the Black maternal health crisis. Dr....

Jul 07, 2025•36 min

Healing Complex Trauma and Intergenerational Wounds

Welcome to the Inclusive Minds Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is joined by Tiffany Benford, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a co-author of "Antiblackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies: Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism." Tiffany, an expert in trauma-informed care with 20 years of personal experience in self-healing from Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), dedicates her 15-year clinical career to understanding resilience and the l...

Jun 23, 2025•29 min

The Uncomfortable Truth: What Does Real Cross-Racial Friendship Demand?

In this episode of the Inclusive Minds Podcast, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is joined by two remarkable authors, Dr. Janie Victoria Ward and Dr. Becky Thompson. They've co-authored a poignant chapter in the book "Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies: Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism," which Dr. Ross proudly co-edited. Janie and Becky delve into their unique, decades-long cross-racial friendship and professional collaboration. They share the profound insigh...

Jun 09, 2025•46 min

The Impact of Systemic Racism on Mental Health Care

The Impact of Systemic Racism on Mental Health Care Dr. Delbert Wigfall, a retired pediatric nephrologist, joins Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross to discuss the profound impact of systemic racism on healthcare access and outcomes. Drawing from his extensive career and co-authorship of "Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies," Dr. Wigfall shares powerful insights and real-life examples of the disparities faced by underrepresented minorities in both mental and physical healthcare, including orga...

May 26, 2025•43 min

The Church's Maniacal Imagination: The Church's Role in White Supremacy

Welcome to The Inclusive Minds Podcast! Today, we are joined by the insightful Rev. Kris Watson, Esq. one of the authors of the powerful chapter "The Maniacal Imagination and Moral Ineptitude of the Church: The Construction and Sustainment of White Skin Supremacy" from the book "Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism." Rev. Watson, a visionary leader and founder of Nurturing Justice, Inc., brings her unique perspective a...

Apr 25, 2025•48 min

Taking Action for Racial Healing: Dr. Gail Christopher's Transformative Approach

In this episode, I will be speaking with Dr. Gail Christopher, a renowned social change agent, author, and expert in health equity and racial healing, who joins the podcast to discuss the urgent need for unity and understanding in a divided America. She shares her insights on the historical roots of racial division, the impact of current political and social dynamics, and the power of her RX Racial Healing methodology she developed and which is being used successfully at 75+ universities… In thi...

Apr 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 2

The Untold Link: How Ableism Built Racism with Janelle Johnson

In this episode, I talk with Janelle Johnson, a licensed marriage and family therapist and disability advocate. She sheds light on the critical yet often overlooked intersection of race, neurodiversity, and ableism. Janelle's work centers on understanding how ableism, historically intertwined with racism, impacts individuals with autism and other neurodivergent conditions, particularly within underrepresented minority communities. She discusses the challenges of underdiagnosis, the cultural nuan...

Apr 09, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1

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