WHOL SHARES We Heart Our Lives

How can we better deal with the trauma and emotions we’re experiencing while witnessing black bodies being unjustly killed without consequence, time and time again. During this episode we discuss how to process generational trauma, why black men are suffering most from depression and suicide amongst other topics.

For this first installation of WHOL SESSIONS we’re joined by; Jarell R.O. Myers (PhD) a clinical psychologist, Chinasokwu A. Nworu an occupational therapist and founder of PVOGlobal as well as We Heart Our Lives producer,  Gideon Moncreiffe.

Please reach out and share your thoughts on this conversation.

Kamilyah Cooper, a mental health expert, discusses the major questions around mental health and suicidality.   

Below are time-coded chapters:  

3:12 - Therapy and what to expect 

3:40 -  Depression vs suicidality  

4:30 -  What are the signs of suicide and depression  

7:30 -  How to be supportive of those you love  

10:30 - What not to do if someone is suffering 

12:30 - Identifying triggers within yourself  

14:18 - Body scanning

Jamie-Lee takes us sand boarding in Namibia and opens up about her healing process and her own battle with depression after losing her little brother to suicide.

Alaska Gedeon, sits down with us to share how loss and disappointments inspired him to choose growth, which inspired healing in all areas of his life.

Marsha, a community member shares her experience with depression. "The thing about depression is… it is pain. It is physically felt even if not physically seen. Depression can weigh on you. Heavy."

Olivia, a community member talks about her struggles with depression and how she was able to overcome some of her darkest days.