Myelin & Melanin

Daana Townsend & Dawn Morgan
  • 4.7 (75)
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Dawn & Daana – – two Black women sharing their musings on life, MS, and everything in between. Seasons 1-4: A curated selection of episodes can be streamed. Podcast hosted by two Black women sharing their musings on life, multiple sclerosis, and everything in between! They are often joined by noted MS specialists, medical professionals as well as influencers in and members of the MS community.

  1. 03/23/2022

    Episode 150 | As The Layers Unravel: Disability, Bodies, and Identity (feat. Anna Sweeney, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S)

    March is MS Awareness Month. As the month ends, join us for a conversation with our sister in MS, the incredible Anna Sweeney! Anna Sweeney is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Specialist and owner of Whole Life Nutrition Counseling. She is an expert in the treatment of individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and emotional eating. Anna combines her knowledge of the science of nutrition and experience in the treatment of eating disorders with direct, compassionate, and heartfelt care to help her clients realize the pleasures of living a whole life. Anna is a recognized public figure on social media, where she does not shy away from talking about chronic illness, wellness culture, and how to navigate these tenuous spaces. Anna also proudly identifies herself as a disabled woman. In the context of Anna's disability and inability to access nature in ways that she once could, Anna created the #inaccessibleviews hashtag where she asks for photos and videos of places, around the world, that a disabled body cannot experience. With over 10K views, #inaccessibleviews powerfully bridges the gap between the able-bodied and disabled worlds. Find Anna on Instagram @dietitiananna -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things.  Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us. Instagram: Daana @retrosoul__ Carlos @elcaballonegrito Podcast Socials: Instagram: @myelinmelanin Twitter: @myelinmelanin Facebook: @myelinandmelanin Website: http://myelinandmelanin.com

    56 min
  2. Episode 147 |"I Am The Terror": Blackness, Disability and Visibility

    02/23/2022

    Episode 147 |"I Am The Terror": Blackness, Disability and Visibility

    Join us for an enlightening conversation with the phenomenal Kym Oliver. Kym (half of the duo "The Triple Cripples") and Daana chat about race, intersectionality, disability, decolonization and all the things. So who is Kym Oliver? Kym is a multifaceted creative, thinker, writer, speaker and consultant, committed to envisioning an equitable future for those within the margins of the margins, through ideological and structural transformation. She is the 'Official Goddess' for The Triple Cripples - a platform dedicated to highlighting the narratives and increasing the visibility of Black, & non-Black Melanated People, living with Disability (Features: BBC, Vogue, Al Jazeera+, British Library, University of Oxford, Wow Foundation, gal-dem, LSE, Estee Lauder, Virgin Media, Inner Hoe Uprising and more). Also. Check out the TED Talk ("Empowerment as a Disabled, Black Woman") that led Daana to Kym: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JOSVUX5FEg Find Kym on Instagramand Twitter @triplecripples and their website at http://thetriplecripples.uk -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things.  Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us. Instagram: Daana @retrosoul__ Carlos @elcaballonegrito Podcast Socials Instagram: @myelinmelanin Twitter: @myelinmelanin Facebook: @myelinandmelanin Website: http://myelinandmelanin.com

    1h 2m
  3. Episode 146 | This is a Group Project (feat. Imani Barbarin)

    02/09/2022

    Episode 146 | This is a Group Project (feat. Imani Barbarin)

    Join us as we chat with the amazing Imani Barbarin! We were so excited for this conversation, y'all!   The epitome of Black Girl Magic and Disability Pride, Imani Barbarin, also known as Crutches & Spice, is one of the newest trending voices in intersectionality and representation media. Crowned the "Disability Hashtag Queen" by her fans, Imani is the creator of several trending hashtags including #DisTheOscars #AbledsAreWeird, and #ThingsDisabledPeopleKnow. Her sassy online presence has gained attention of large digital media platforms including Refinery 29, NPR, Yahoo, and politicians alike. She has modeled in Paris fashion shows, is a published Forbes contributor, and can be found on Hollywood billboards. Imani recently became an ambassador for REBDOLLS, a missy and plus size fashion brand that believes all women deserve amazing fashion. Imani is quickly becoming a Millennial favorite and online powerhouse.   -- Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things.  Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us. Instagram: Daana @retrosoul__ Carlos @elcaballonegrito Podcast Socials Instagram: @myelinmelanin Twitter: @myelinmelanin Facebook: @myelinandmelanin Website: http://myelinandmelanin.com

    59 min

  4. 07/17/2021

    Episode 142 | Retrospective: Holding Space With Damian Washingt

    As the Myelin & Melanin podcast draws to a close, join us for a special retrospective of moments with one of our favorite people -- Damian Washington. You'll hear clips from Episodes 43, 72 & 110. Enjoy! Find Damian on his website: damianwashington.com and on his vlog: http://youtube.com/nostressms. Check him out on Instagram @damianwashington and Twitter @deedubs57. Also find him on Facebook. As always, you can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, and on Twitter @myelinmelanin. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave us a 5-Star rating on Apple Podcasts. Stream the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Peace!

    17 min

  5. 07/10/2021

    Episode 141 | Retrospective: Dope Moments with Carlos Kareem Windham

    As the Myelin & Melanin Podcast comes to a close, we wanted to share some of our favorite moments with Carlos Kareem Windham. Carlos has been the most frequent guest on the show (appearing 13+ times over the past 4 seasons). Carlos co-hosted with Daana when we welcomed the acclaimed author Sonya Renee Taylor to the show (Episode 44). They appeared on our two party lines (Episodes 50 & 72) and in two of our intimacy series (Episodes 68, 69 & 100). They've shared countless gems over the years (Episodes 35, 36, 37, 58, 81, 115 & Bonuses). Enjoy our walk down memory lane. Find Carlos on Twitter @caballonegrito and Instagram @elcaballonegrito. Check out their show, "Smoke and Mirrors" on Facebook. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, and on Twitter @myelinmelanin.. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave us a 5-Star rating on Apple Podcasts. Stream the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Peace!

    35 min
  6. Episode 140 | Retrospective: Gems from Dr. Aaron Boster, MD (Part 2)

    07/03/2021

    Episode 140 | Retrospective: Gems from Dr. Aaron Boster, MD (Part 2)

    Join us for a retrospective of some gems that Dr. Aaron Boster, MD has shared with us over the years. We are so honored to have been gifted his time and insight on the podcast over the past four seasons. We hope you enjoy this compilation of some of our favorite Dr. B. moments. You'll hear excerpts from Episodes 73 & 135 (from Seasons 3 & 4). We encourage you to listen to each episode in its entirety. They're brilliant. Dr. Aaron Boster, MD is President of The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis (bosterms.com). He is a board-certified Neurologist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis and related CNS inflammatory disorders. Find Dr. Boster on Twitter @aaronbostermd and YouTube. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, and on Twitter @myelinmelanin. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave us a 5-Star rating on Apple Podcasts. Stream the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Peace!

    19 min
  7. Episode 139 | Retrospective: Gems from Dr. Aaron Boster, MD (Part 1)

    06/26/2021

    Episode 139 | Retrospective: Gems from Dr. Aaron Boster, MD (Part 1)

    Join us for a retrospective of some gems that Dr. Aaron Boster, MD has shared with us over the years. We are so honored to have been gifted his time and insight on the podcast over the past four seasons. We hope you enjoy this compilation of some of our favorite Dr. B. moments. You'll hear excerpts from Episodes 17, 40 & 51 (from Seasons 1-3). We encourage you to listen to each episode in its entirety. They're brilliant. Dr. Aaron Boster, MD is President of The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis (bosterms.com). He is a board-certified Neurologist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis and related CNS inflammatory disorders. Find Dr. Boster on Twitter @aaronbostermd and YouTube. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com,  and on Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave us a 5-Star rating on Apple Podcasts. Stream the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Peace!

    29 min
  8. Episode 138 | Retrospective: Some of Our Favorite "Intimate" Moments

    06/19/2021

    Episode 138 | Retrospective: Some of Our Favorite "Intimate" Moments

    One of the things we're most proud of is our commitment to addressing the topic of intimacy and its relationship to MS. Throughout the podcast, we've produced three intimacy series -- "That Part", "This Part" and "These Parts" (Intimacy & MS). Join us today for a retrospective of some of our favorite moments from our intimacy series. You'll hear clips feat. Mistress Magenta, (Episode 101) Keyonna Renea (Episode 95), Bethy Bright and Dark, Ardra Shephard, Carlos Kareem Windham & Damian Washington (Episode 72), and Carlos Kareem Windham (Episode 100). We hope you enjoy! You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, and on Twitter @myelinmelanin. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave us a 5-Star rating on Apple Podcasts. Stream the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Peace!

    33 min
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Dawn & Daana – – two Black women sharing their musings on life, MS, and everything in between. Seasons 1-4: A curated selection of episodes can be streamed. Podcast hosted by two Black women sharing their musings on life, multiple sclerosis, and everything in between! They are often joined by noted MS specialists, medical professionals as well as influencers in and members of the MS community.

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  • Creator
    Daana Townsend & Dawn Morgan
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Myelin & Melanin