29 episodes

The best thing about being Black is our ability to adapt, overcome, and thrive.

On the Black and EMPOWERed podcast, we highlight Black excellence, talk about the science of physical, mental, and behavioral health, and interview experts in the field. Join the EMPOWER lab as we continue to focus on Engaging Minorities in Prevention, Outreach, Wellness, Education, and Research. If you are a student, organizational leader, thinker, healer, creator, or anyone who would like to explore how to best utilize your personal strengths, resources, and talents, then this is the podcast for you!

*We are a part of the University of Georgia & Georgia State University, but these are our personal views and are not reflective of the institution.*

*The content of this podcast does not constitute therapy, if you are interested in services, please contact a local professional.*

Black and EMPOWERed Podcast The EMPOWER Lab

    • Health & Fitness

The best thing about being Black is our ability to adapt, overcome, and thrive.

On the Black and EMPOWERed podcast, we highlight Black excellence, talk about the science of physical, mental, and behavioral health, and interview experts in the field. Join the EMPOWER lab as we continue to focus on Engaging Minorities in Prevention, Outreach, Wellness, Education, and Research. If you are a student, organizational leader, thinker, healer, creator, or anyone who would like to explore how to best utilize your personal strengths, resources, and talents, then this is the podcast for you!

*We are a part of the University of Georgia & Georgia State University, but these are our personal views and are not reflective of the institution.*

*The content of this podcast does not constitute therapy, if you are interested in services, please contact a local professional.*

    Unpacking Racial Trauma and Racial Stress: A Pathway to Healing

    Unpacking Racial Trauma and Racial Stress: A Pathway to Healing

    In this episode, Dr. Metzger provides valuable insights on racial trauma and racial stress. She is joined by Melanie, a 4th-year Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology at Wheaton College, for an in-depth interview. The episode explores the motivations behind Dr. Metzger's work, focusing on healing, addressing microaggressions, and offering valuable guidance for clinicians working with clients who have experienced racial stress and trauma. Be sure to stay engaged throughout the entire episode to uncover these invaluable insights and gems.

    • 46 min
    Preparing for Graduate School in Clinical Psychology

    Preparing for Graduate School in Clinical Psychology

    In this episode, we talk about preparing for graduate school in clinical psychology. We will focus on tips and insights for pursuing your dream clinical psychology Ph.D. program. Ashanti Brown and Dominque Laberrie, graduate students in Clinical Psychology Ph.D. programs, will also give some invaluable insight from their vantage points. Stay tuned through the whole episode!
    Send questions or reach us at: theempowerlab@gmail.com 
     
    EMPOWER Twitter | Dr. Isha Metzger Twitter | EMPOWER Instagram

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Peace and Productivity: I Want to Be Happy Along the Way

    Peace and Productivity: I Want to Be Happy Along the Way

    In this episode, we talk about the work we’re doing in The EMPOWER Lab and on the Racial Trauma Task Force, as well as the benefit of finding happiness along the way. New staff, Ashley and Karissa, also give some expert advice on preparing to go to grad school, so stay tuned through the whole episode!
     
    Episode Guests: Georgia State University Racial Trauma Task Force
    https://www.drishametzger.com/racial-trauma-task-force 
     
    Send questions or reach us at: theempowerlab@gmail.com 
     
    EMPOWER Twitter | Dr. Isha Metzger Twitter | EMPOWER Instagram

    • 39 min
    The Meaning of Healing for Black Kids and Families with The National Children’s Alliance

    The Meaning of Healing for Black Kids and Families with The National Children’s Alliance

    In this episode, Dr. Metzger is a guest on the National Children's Alliance podcast. She discusses her research on racial socialization and its impact on treatment outcomes for Black children and families in Child Advocacy Centers (CACs). Dr. Metzger also explores the role of celebratory experiences in healing from trauma and emphasizes the importance of racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in mental health disparity.
     
    Send questions or reach us at: theempowerlab@gmail.com 
     
    EMPOWER Twitter | Dr. Isha Metzger Twitter | EMPOWER Instagram

    • 57 min
    No Crumbs Left: Negotiating in Academia with Dr. Christina Alicia Campbell

    No Crumbs Left: Negotiating in Academia with Dr. Christina Alicia Campbell

    In this episode, Dr. Metzger interviews a very special guest: Dr. Christina Alicia Campbell! Christina Campbell is an Associate Professor, Entrepreneur, and author of the ABC’s of Negotiating! We are here today to talk to her about her journey on the other side of academia and how she has managed to maintain success (and a high salary) while carving out the life of her dreams!
    Send questions or reach us at: theempowerlab@gmail.com
     
    EMPOWER Twitter | Dr. Isha Metzger Twitter | EMPOWER Instagram
     
    Connect with Dr. Christina Alicia Campbell: 
    Website:
    https://www.academe180.com/
    IG: 
    https://www.instagram.com/academe180/
     
    Buy the ABC’s of Negotiating on Amazon here 
     
    Podcast Mentioned: 
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    • 56 min
    Anxious Parenting with Around the Way Curls

    Anxious Parenting with Around the Way Curls

    Join us this week for a special episode in which our very own Dr. Isha Metzger converses with one of the hosts of Around the Way Curls, Shanti. 
    Together they discuss parenting anxious children and how we can disrupt patterns of anxiety and harm. 
    Send questions or reach us at: theempowerlab@gmail.com
     
    EMPOWER Twitter | Dr. Isha Metzger Twitter | EMPOWER Instagram

    • 55 min

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