Breaking Bias

About this Episode Diversity is fun! This we week explored some fun facts about the states and countries where our listeners are tuning in from and it was a blast! We chose the top 10 states based on percentage of listens and highlighted the 7 countries outside of the US where we have listeners. Call to action: Join us on social media and let us know where you are tuning in from and tell us some fun facts we love learning and hearing about new places. Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode This week we talked to Ryan G who is a clinical psychologist trained in multiple therapeutic techniques. Ryan helps us answer some of our top questions on the issue of trauma and provides guidance on how we can better equip ourselves to deal with future traumas as well as navigate the manifestations of past issues. Boundaries are your best friend; embrace them! Featured Guest/Topic links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode This week it gets personal. We talk about trauma and provide specific personal examples of how it has impacted our lives. We also talk about coping mechanisms and most importantly the need to address past trauma to move forward with a healthy life. Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Pump the brakes: In this episode we spoke with Rasha Mohamed who has an extensive education and work history in the field of mental health. Rasha shares her insights with us on acknowledging privilege, toxic assumptions, manifestations of trauma and coping with quarantine life. Featured Guest: Rasha Mohamed https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasha-mohamed-2a900b33/ https://www.instagram.com/cleopatracousin/ Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode In this episode we talk about tone policing and gaslighting. These are two things that seems to be everywhere these days and we discussed specific examples and a couple ideas on how we think they can be dealt with individually. Episode links: https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/12/tone-policing-and-privilege/?fbclid=IwAR0oYYWtpq9Ru5Bg4AEwVU61fvev4JlBrZXlzG0o2t7TFYcT8bVnkh_4Shg Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode In this episode we talked to Ninah about what it was like growing up in a small town as the only family of color, how it felt to be the first born American in her family and the things others did for her to help pull her through when racism and bullying became too much. Featured Guest: Ninah Fominyen https://www.facebook.com/fominyen https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodhobo/ Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Political Mush Nuggets…. This episode is in response to some political feedback we got about our non-political podcast. So here it is, our thoughts on politics and why diversity should not be ‘labeled’ red or blue. It’s all for you because we aim to please and/or tell you how fundamentally wrong you are…haven’t decided yet, we’ll get back to you on that. Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode She is Black and Beautiful…..In today’s episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Ms Gabrielle Mgeni. We got her take on cultural appropriation, what it feels like to be beautiful and having to defend/qualify that since historically black woman are not seen as such and she shared her experience as a young woman in business. Featured Guest: Gabrielle Mgeni https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.mgeni https://www.instagram.com/msgabrielleann/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/msgabrielleann/ https://webuyblack.com/ Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode On this episode we discuss Cultural Appropriation in our own terms. How and why we think it can be such a big deal and also ideas on how we can move the needle towards better understanding and from appropriation TO appreciation.  Discussion links: · https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/10/the-dos-and-donts-of-cultural-appropriation/411292/ · https://aorta.coop/portfolio_page/cultural-appropriation/ · https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-trouble-with-cultural-appropriation · https://www.history.com/news/blackface-history-racism-origins Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Looks can be deceiving…..In today’s episode we spoke with Montrell Corbin about his experiences growing up in small town VA, his 17 year military career and his struggles with PTSD, depression and discrimination. Montrell openly shares his story and talks about how he was able to overcome adversity. Check out the links below and make sure to follow @diversityonfire and Montrell for more inspiration. Featured Guest: Montrell Corbin https://www.facebook.com/montrell.corbin https://www.instagram.com/iron37sharpensiron37/ Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981