Untying Knots: Minds and Souls Untethered

Perry Clark, LMFT
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A knot is a focus point in a rope. Multiple knots can shorten the length of rope. A knot can disrupt how a rope coils or uncoils. A knot can also be a place to provide a grip for climbing and holding something in place. Our lives can be full of knots that can be either helpful or unhelpful. The Untying Knots podcast is here to stimulate listeners by untying knots that hamper our understanding around mental health issues, and helping to find the knots that are there to help one climb or stop their fall. We focus on sharing information, education about mental health, psychotherapy and the practice of it from a Black-Indigenous-Person-of-Color lens. We interview people who work in the field of mental health. We discuss myths and realities about the field, and we talk with creatives on how mental health impacts the challenges they face, how they overcome these challenges, and how it helps them live an authentic empowered life.

  1. APR 13

    Episode 127. Dr. Jonathan M. Lassiter, Author of "How I Know White People Are Crazy"

    This week, I sit down with Dr. Jonathan M. Lassiter to talk about his new book How I Know White People Are Crazy.   Jonathan Mathias Lassiter, Ph.D. is a polymath who utilizes psychology, writing, and dance to help others heal and thrive. His roles include licensed clinical psychologist, holistic wellness and relationship coach, professor, author, public speaker, and choreographer. As a public intellectual, Dr. Lassiter has been featured on television, radio, podcasts, and print such as PBS, Sirius XM, and The Hill. Dr. Lassiter is the award-winning co-editor of Black LGBT Health in the United States: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation. This book received the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association's Achievement Award. It is the first and only text to focus solely on Black LGBT Americans' holistic health. He is currently working on his f irst sole-authored book that will explore contemporary issues of race and mental health in the United States. In addition, Dr. Lassiter has published numerous articles in academic journals and lay publications, presented his choreographic work in prestigious showcases in New York City, and provided psychological services to clients in medical centers across the country. Formerly, Dr. Lassiter is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Rowan University, Founder and Chief Psychology Officer at Lassiter Health Initiatives, co-host of Fly on the Wall on YouTube, and Artistic Associate at The Black Acting Methods Studio. His social media info is below:  http://www.jonathanmlassiter.com   Twitter: @lassiterhealth  Instagram: @lassiterhealth

    50 min

  2. MAR 9

    Episode 126. Dr. David Grand: A Chat With the Brainspotting Founder

    This week, I sit down wtih Dr. David Grand to discuss Brainspotting. We talk about what brainspotting is and how it works with relational therapy; the meaning of neuroexperiential and how it relates to brainspotting; and the frameworks we use to be effective in our brainspotting.   David Grand, PhD is the developer of Brainspotting, the groundbreaking relational brain-body, mindfulness-based method. He is the author of Brainspotting: The Revolutionary New Therapy for Rapid and Effective Change and the co-author of This is Your Brain on Sports. Dr. Grand is involved in humanitarian activities with survivors of 9/11, Katrina and Sandy Hook/Newtown. He has accomplished breakthroughs in performance and creativity with Brainspotting Sports Work and Brainspotting Acting Coaching. Dr. Grand is the playwright of his 9/11 play I Witness and the filmmaker of the documentary Come Hell or High Water. Dr. Grand has been widely featured in the media including The NY Times, NBC National News, The Discovery Channel, CNN, MSNBC, Sports Illustrated and Sirius Radio.   Links:  https://brainspotting.com/  https://brainspotting.com/my-eye-opening-experience-with-brainspotting-therapy/

    54 min

  3. FEB 23

    Episode 125. Mercedes Samudio:TheraBlerd Out - Wonderman

    This week, I sit down with Mercedes Samudio to discuss the new Marvel show "Wonderman."   Mercedes Samudio is a licensed clinical social worker, bestselling author, international speaker, and visionary entrepreneur. She works with parents around the world in developing a healthy parental identity with her revolutionary Parental Identity Development Model and incorporating her Shame-Proof Parenting philosophy to help reduce the shame parents experience as they raise healthy children. Mercedes is also trained in trauma-informed modalities which she uses in her work with parents to help them heal the past traumas that can influence the ways parents interact with themselves and their children. Outside of her professional life supporting parents, Mercedes is married to her best friend and soulmate and they live in sunny Sothern California with their 3 fur kids (2 cats and a dog). You can learn more about her work at http://shameproofparenting.com

    1h 6m

  4. FEB 16

    Rebroadcast: Episode 13. Dr. Lonny J. Avi Brooks: Afrofuturism & Black Mental Health

    This episode I chat with Dr. Lonny J. Avi Brooks about Afrofuturism & Black Mental Health. We cover what Afrofuturism is and where mental health has appeared within and through the collective works that are part of the Afrofuture / Black Speculative Arts Movements. We also discuss the attempts to erase the movements, including how that erasure theme has appeared in modern times, including elements we see in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Discovery. Dr. Brooks and I also talk about gaming as another area where the exploration of Afrofuturism is present within the game.   Dr. Brooks and Associates created called Afro-Rithms( https://www.afrorithmsfromthefuture.org/ ). As well as several Black and African focused Table Top Role Playing Games (TTRPG) and podcasts. As well as the myths and realities around mental health. Here is the demo of our game Afro-Rithms From The Future from 2019 (https://www.fathomers.org/news/world-building) though now we are playing the game online with several different organizations from the dschool at Stanford to Google to SUNY Buffalo to the Black Speculative Arts Movement and soon with the Oakland Museum of California Arts as part of their exhibition on Afrofuturism, the Mothership and we will hold a game event at Carnegie Hall in New York as part of the Carnegie Hall Afrofuturism Festival/  Links for Dr. Brooks: Twitter: @avilonny Insta: @avilonny @The Afrofuturist Podcast with Ahmed Best on iTunes  https://www.facebook.com/theafrofuturistpodcast/ www.universalforesight.com https://www.fathomers.org/news/world-building http://www.hyphen-labs.com/nsaf.html https://jfsdigital.org/articles-and-essays/vol-24-no-2-december-2019/introduction-to-the-special-issue-when-is-wakanda-afrofuturism-and-dark-speculative-futurity/ https://www.afrorithmsfromthefuture.org/ Three Black Halfings Podcast: https://headgum.com/three-black-halflings Table Top Role Playing Games: Into the Motherlands: https://motherlandsrpg.com Orun: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/newagendapubs/orun Mythic D6, Bastion: https://kheperapublishing.com/tag/mythic-d6/ The Wagadu Chronicles: https://thewagaduchronicles.com/ Harlem Unbound: https://www.darkerhuestudios.com/ Haunted West: https://www.darkerhuestudios.com/ Native American, Table Top Role Playing Games: Crow & Coyote: https://coyoteandcrow.net Ehdrigohr: https://council-of-fools.com/blog/ehdrigohr-rpg/

    53 min

  5. FEB 9

    Episode 124. Goddess Lakshmi: Who Cares for the Caretakers

    This week, I sit down with my friend Goddess Lakshmi to talkabout caretaking and taking care of yourself when you are acting as a caretaker.

    59 min

  6. FEB 2

    Episode 123. Dr. Myron Krys: Therapy from Neurospicy to Queer Church

    This week, I sit down with psychotherapist Dr. Myron Krys. We talk about living authentically in the face of community expectations, his therapeutic perspective of "release, reclaim, and redesign", neurospiciness, and therapy for diverse communities.   Dr. Myron Krys is a body- and sex-positive, queer-affirming psychotherapist specializing in identity development, self-esteem, sexuality, and trauma and addiction recovery—particularly within BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and spiritually diverse communities (Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, atheist, etc.). His training includes psychodynamic psychotherapy with a specialization in Self Psychology, and he incorporate relational, depth-oriented, and decolonial approaches. He work with individuals, couples, throuples, and polyamorous constellations to foster growth, emotional safety, and deepened self-understanding. Dr. Myron Krys also support clients navigating life with ADHD/Autism—especially those who have been misdiagnosed, overlooked, or shamed for their neurodivergence. Working to unlearn internalized messages around productivity and perfectionism, explore alternative rhythms for living and creating, and embrace more compassionate ways of relating to yourself and the world. Links:  drmyronkrys.com  https://thedepthcollective.com/team-member/myron-krys/

    50 min

  7. JAN 5

    Episode 122. Dr. John King: Discussions on BIPOC Culture and Male Sexual Assault

    This week, I sit down with Dr. John King to discuss both BIPOC culture and Male Sexual Assault.  CWs for Violence and Sexual Assault, including harm to children. Please mind the CW and listen with care Dr. King has been where you are. At 45, a flood of traumatic memories from childhood abuse and trafficking hit him like a freight train. He lost everything—his marriage, his home, his sense of who he was. Through years of work combining neuroscience, practical tools, and honest community, he found his way forward. • Bachelor in Applied Science • Doctorate in Theology • Certified Executive & Life Coach • 10+ Years Helping and Coaching Trauma Survivors • Founder, Give Them a Voice Foundation& Phoenix collective • Author of 27 books • International Speaker • Featured in Award-Winning Documentaries https://rise.phoenixcollective.app/phoenix-collective-page

    1h 5m

  8. 12/22/2025

    Episode 121. Coach Anthony Cudjo: Silence & Human Opimatization

    This week, I sit down with Coach Anthony Cudjo to talk about Silence and Human Optimization.   Founder and Head Coach at Human Optimization 3.0 (H3O), Anthony Cudjo (AKA "Coach Cudjo"), is the leading expert in performance by optimizing various aspects of life, including physical, mental, and emotional health. Boasting over three decades of experience in business consulting and executive coaching, he is widely recognized as the "Teacher of Teachers" and "Leader of Leaders" for his work empowering individuals and communities to reach their full potential by achieving harmony in spirit, mind, and body. Coach Cudjo is a graduate of Dale Carnegie and the Landmark Forum, and holds certifications as an Advanced NLP Practitioner, personal trainer, life coach, nutritionist, and metabolic specialist. A former professional athlete, he has also hosted the FitnessRX Show on ESPN radio, where he shared his expertise in health and wellness with a wide audience. Links: Website: https://urh3o.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-cudjo-a2928567/  Facebook: Facebook.com/Humanoptimization3.0 Instagram: Instagram.com/Humanoptimization3.0 Youtube: Youtube.com/@Humanoptimization3.0

    56 min
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A knot is a focus point in a rope. Multiple knots can shorten the length of rope. A knot can disrupt how a rope coils or uncoils. A knot can also be a place to provide a grip for climbing and holding something in place. Our lives can be full of knots that can be either helpful or unhelpful. The Untying Knots podcast is here to stimulate listeners by untying knots that hamper our understanding around mental health issues, and helping to find the knots that are there to help one climb or stop their fall. We focus on sharing information, education about mental health, psychotherapy and the practice of it from a Black-Indigenous-Person-of-Color lens. We interview people who work in the field of mental health. We discuss myths and realities about the field, and we talk with creatives on how mental health impacts the challenges they face, how they overcome these challenges, and how it helps them live an authentic empowered life.

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