Let's Rethink This

Abby Berger

Let’s Rethink This is taking real conversations about mental illness from behind closed doors right out into the open. Hosted by Abby Berger, episodes will explore the complex corners of mental illness by having candid conversations with people living with a severe mental illness and mental health providers on how mental illness affects all aspects of life including education, employment, housing, relationships and so much more. Let’s Rethink This is bringing you real stories of the challenges of mental illness along with real inspiration to manage the symptoms of mental illness, find belonging and purpose in your community, and gain the confidence to live a healthy, quality life.

  1. Celebrating Black History with Pearl and Michelle

    03/21/2022

    Celebrating Black History with Pearl and Michelle

    Date: March 21, 2022   Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This  Episode title and number: Celebrating Black History with Pearl & Michelle   Brief summary of show: This week I am speaking with two Independence Center members, Pearl and Michelle about Black History Month and how members and staff have been celebrating this month. Pearl and Michelle both participate in the member led group, The Conversation Stars Here. This group meets weekly, and their mission is to “promote unity, dialogue, action, and education to create a safe, antiracist, and equitable atmosphere of belonging. This group discusses all types of diversity, equity, and inclusion matters but for the purposes of this conversation we will be speaking about Black History Month.  Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:  1:15 - 2:30 Pearl & Michelle's Background   3:09 - 5:05 Black History Month   5:15 - 5:56 Why Celebrating Black History is Important for Black People   6:31 - 7:53 Establishment of Conversation Starts Here   8:09 -  11:14 How 'Conversation Starts Here' Benefits Members   11:23 - 14:12 Why It's Important to Celebrate Black History Month in February   16:03 - 21:57 Celebrations of Black History   25:31 - 28:42 Blackfishing or Passing for Black   28:53 - 29:36 Celebrating Diversity  35:03 - 37:11 Stigma of Mental Illness in the Black Community  37:11 - 40:15 Importance of Black Providers in Mental Health Settings  List of resources mentioned in episode:   Independence Center  Passing Film  Imitation of Life Film  Black Girl, Bleu Film    Social media handles, shareable link of podcast  Follow Us @letsrethinkthispod on Instagram  Become a Loyal Listener and support the podcast

    42 min

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Let’s Rethink This is taking real conversations about mental illness from behind closed doors right out into the open. Hosted by Abby Berger, episodes will explore the complex corners of mental illness by having candid conversations with people living with a severe mental illness and mental health providers on how mental illness affects all aspects of life including education, employment, housing, relationships and so much more. Let’s Rethink This is bringing you real stories of the challenges of mental illness along with real inspiration to manage the symptoms of mental illness, find belonging and purpose in your community, and gain the confidence to live a healthy, quality life.