On today’s episode, we meet Jalah Clayton, the President of The Black Light Foundation. The Foundation is a digitally-based, non-profit to raise awareness about mental health by educating, empowering, and enlightening Black and Caribbean communities. She founded this organization with her sister Mahogany and cousin Tristan to honor their mother and aunt, Claudia Clayton whoContinue reading “Healing Charlotte Podcast: Jalah Clayton, The Black Light Foundation”
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Healing Charlotte Podcast: Reia Chapman, Mental Health & Social Justice Advocate
Today, we have the pleasure of meeting Reia Chapman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is the founder and an outpatient therapist at The Center for Family and Maternal Wellness, founder of the Social Justice Emotional Response Collective, and an inspiring writer and content creator for Decolonize Psychotherapy. She has a strong background in reproductiveContinue reading “Healing Charlotte Podcast: Reia Chapman, Mental Health & Social Justice Advocate”
Healing Charlotte Podcast: Casey Jean Miller, Therapeutic Yoga Teacher & Apothecary
We have the privilege of meeting Casey Jean Miller, a therapeutic yoga teacher and creator of Jean’s Apothecare. Her journey to yoga began when she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 21. A friend suggested that she engage in an activity that was more restorative. Casey Jean knew she was getting something out ofContinue reading “Healing Charlotte Podcast: Casey Jean Miller, Therapeutic Yoga Teacher & Apothecary”
Healing Charlotte Podcast: Kelly Howard, Grief Coach
In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Howard. She calls herself a “multi-faceted healer,” combining Massage Bodywork, Grief Coaching, Women’s Circles, and Yoga Retreats. She’s been a Massage Therapist for 6 years and came into the profession as she saw her then husband suffer from pain as well as her younger brother when heContinue reading “Healing Charlotte Podcast: Kelly Howard, Grief Coach”
Katie’s Bookshelf: Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness by David Treleaven
David Treleaven’s book, “Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness,” advocates for Mindfulness teachers to recognize the importance of understanding trauma from a biology, interpersonal, and systemic perspective, guide students safely through practices, and continuing to partner with other trauma professionals in their community. He puts a large emphasis on understanding the ongoing traumas that those who are in marginalizedContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness by David Treleaven”