Dr. Chanda Reynolds recently obtained her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Her areas of interest include the impact of transgenerational trauma on the Black community, the integration of faith and mental health, and mental health within the Black church. Dr. Chanda enjoys teaching as an adjunct professor and providing therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. Dr. Reynolds has contributed to various media platforms, including ABC7, FOX news, PHL-17, Live Civil, and more.In This Episode:You can find Dr. Chanda on InstagramCheck out her podcasts, Paging Dr. Chanda and Double DoseIf you’d like to support what we’re doing here, you can join the Patreon.Find TRISHES on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. You can find more about Andre at his website and on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.  Music: Make it to Tomorrow by Andre HenryIt Doesn't Have To Be This Way (Remix) by Andre HenryThanks for being here!

The podcast explores the power of Mutual Aid in challenging oppressive systems and building collective survival skills. It discusses the dynamics of power, government responsibilities, and the motivation for social change. Dean Spade's work highlights the importance of community self-reliance and mobilizing communities for collective action.

Rebeckah Price, a wellness advocate and yoga instructor, discusses the hidden link between Black wellness and Black liberation. They explore the impact of systemic oppression on well-being, the importance of representation in the wellness space, and their personal journey of advocacy and yoga. They also discuss the limitations of the resilience label, navigating life with multiple sclerosis, and the motivation found in community and motherhood.

Rachel Cargle is an Akron, Ohio born writer, entrepreneur and philanthropic innovation. Her work and upcoming book with Penguin Random House, centers the reimagining of womanhood, solidarity and self and how we are in relationship with ourselves and one another. In 2018 she founded The Loveland Foundation, Inc., a non-profit offering free therapy to Black women and girls. Her umbrella company, The Loveland Group houses a collection of Rachel’s social ventures including The Great Unlearn, a self-paced, donation-based learning community, The Great Unlearn for Young Learners – an online learning space for young folks launching in 2022, and Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre – an innovative literacy space designed to amplify, celebrate and honor the work of writers who are often excluded from traditional cultural, social and academic canons.Rachel is a regular contributor to Cultured magazine, Atmos magazine and The Cut, and has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar and The New Yorker.In This Episode:You can get more info about her book tour for A Renaissance of Our OwnFind our more about what Rachel is up to on Instagram or her website!If you’d like to support what we’re doing here, you can join the Patreon.Find TRISHES on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. You can find more about Andre at his website and on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.  Music: Make it to Tomorrow by Andre HenryIt Doesn't Have To Be This Way (Remix) by Andre HenryThanks for being here!

Tanmeet is a board-certified Integrative Family Medicine physician and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She has spent the past 25 years working on the frontlines of the most marginalized communities, as well as globally with victims of school shootings, survivors of hurricanes, citizens impacted by police violence, and psychologists in Ukraine under attack. Tanmeet has created entire Integrative medicine programs from the ground up, including the first ever fellowship in Washington state. Her expertise is widely recognized in both local and national work which includes leading programs on healing from trauma, thought provoking presentations (to both medical and non-medical organizations), and multiple articles and textbook chapters on Integrative Medicine.In This Episode:Grab a copy of Dr. Sethi's book, Joy Is My JusticeWatch Dr. Sethi's Ted TalkMore on her website, Instagram, and FacebookIf you’d like to support what we’re doing here, you can join the Patreon.Find TRISHES on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. You can find more about Andre at his website and on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.  Music: Make it to Tomorrow by Andre HenryIt Doesn't Have To Be This Way (Remix) by Andre HenryThanks for being here!

Rick Hanson, Ph.D.is a psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His seven books have been published in 31 languages and include Making Great Relationships, Neurodharma, Resilient,Hardwiring Happiness, Just One Thing, Buddha’s Brain,  and Mother Nurture– with over a million copies in English alone. He's the founder of the Global Compassion Coalition and the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, as well as the co-host of the Being Well Podcast – which has been downloaded over 15 million times. His free newsletters have 250,000 subscribers and his online programs have scholarships available for those with financial needs. He’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, his work has been featured on CBS, NPR, the BBC, and other major media. He began meditating in 1974 and has taught in meditation centers worldwide. He and his wife live in northern California and have two adult children. He loves the wilderness and taking a break from emails.In This Episode:You can find out more at Rick's websiteIf you’d like to support what we’re doing here, you can join the Patreon.Find TRISHES on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. You can find more about Andre at his website and on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.  Music: Make it to Tomorrow by Andre HenryIt Doesn't Have To Be This Way (Remix) by Andre HenryThanks for being here!

The Rev. Lauren Grubaugh Thomas (she/her) is a nurturer of faithful dissidents, empowering communities to embrace the sacred art of nonviolent social change. She is a priest reimagining local church ministry,a community organizer building safety through belonging in her neighborhood and beyond, and a writer and podcaster at A Soulful Revolution. A 2022 Trinity Leadership Fellow and a certified Kaleidoscope Institute dialogue Facilitator, she holds a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in Christian Ethics from Fuller Theological Seminary. She lives on Arapaho and Cheyenne homelands in Littleton, Colorado with her spouse Kurian and their twin toddlers.In This Episode:You can check out Lauren's Substack for her newsletter and podcastLauren is online at Instagram, TikTok, and her website.Make it to Tomorrow by Andre HenryIt Doesn't Have To Be This Way (Remix) by Andre HenryIf you’d like to support what we’re doing here, you can join the Patreon.Find TRISHES on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. You can find more about Andre at his website and on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.  Thanks for being here!

Britt Hawthorne is a momma, teacher, author, and anti-bias/antiracist facilitator. Britt partners with caregivers, educators, and families to raise the next generation of antiracist children. Her book, NY Times Best Selling book, Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide, is for families ready to take action that'll bring change at home. Together with her beloved partner, they raise their two children, Carter and Cobe, to become empathetic, critical thinkers, embracing justice and activism.In This Episode:You can keep up with Britt at her website and InstagramMake it to Tomorrow by Andre HenryIt Doesn't Have To Be This Way (Remix) by Andre HenryIf you’d like to support what we’re doing here, you can join the Patreon.Find TRISHES on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. You can find more about Andre at his website and on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.  Thanks for being here!

Jamie Varon is a novelist, author, designer, digital course creator, executive producer, and creative consultant. Her writing has been featured on Huffington Post, Fusion, Complex,  Medium, Thought Catalog, GOOD, Teen Vogue, The Liberty Project, and SF Weekly. Jamie started blogging back when Xanga was still a thing and has been sharing her life online in various capacities for almost a decade. She's had at least 6 different blogs over the years, and has written thousands of her most honest thoughts across various websites and media.Her debut novel, Main Character Energy, is out now and she created a digital course called Live with Intention that has helped over 1,200 people live more intentional lives.In This Episode:You can keep up with Jamie at her website and InstagramMake it to Tomorrow by Andre HenryIt Doesn't Have To Be This Way (Remix) by Andre HenryIf you’d like to support what we’re doing here, you can join the Patreon.Find TRISHES on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. You can find more about Andre at his website and on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.  Thanks for being here!

Dalia Kinsey is a queer Black Registered Dietitian, keynote speaker, the creator of the Body Liberation for All  podcast, and author of Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body Liberation.On a mission to spread joy, reduce suffering, and eliminate health disparities in the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community, Dalia rejects diet culture and teaches people to use nutrition as a self-care and personal empowerment tool to counter the damage of systemic oppression. Dalia works at the intersection of holistic wellness and social justice, continually creating wellness tools and resources that center the most vulnerable, individuals that hold multiple marginalized identities. Dalia’s work and a free Beat The Binge quick guide can be found at Dalia's website.In This Episode:Dalia’s work and a free Beat The Binge quick guide can be found at Dalia's website.Be sure to check out Dalia's YouTube channel as wellMake it to Tomorrow by Andre HenryIt Doesn't Have To Be This Way (Remix) by Andre HenryIf you’d like to support what we’re doing here, you can join the Patreon.Find TRISHES on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. You can find more about Andre at his website and on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.  Thanks for being here!