Light Up The Darkness

Erin Edwards
  • 5.0 (12)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

Because Black people deserve to heal too. This podcast is a response to the stigma that exists around acknowledging and addressing mental health challenges in the Black community. By providing education and sharing stories of black people on their journey to healing, I hope to chip away at this stigma. We deserve to be a part of the larger conversation around wellness in this country. Especially now.

  1. 12/29/2022

    S2 Ep 7: Unpacking Suicide - Prevention and Resources (Part 2)

    In this two-part episode, host Erin Edwards is joined by a friend of the show, Thérèse Kempf, LCSW to discuss suicide.  In the wake of the passing of Stephen "Twitch" Boss by suicide, Thérèse helps us to understand that we need to examine the journey that leads up to suicide to support people struggling with suicide ideation. Helpful Resources if you or someone you know is struggling with intolerable feelings: Call or text 988 to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.Safehorizon Domestic Violence Hotline Our hotline advocates offer personalized, non-judgmental support. They can talk to you about your safety, provide information about resources in your community, and connect you to our programs and services. Our confidential hotlines provide one-on-one support including: – Crisis counseling – Safety planning – Assistance with finding Domestic Violence Shelters – Information about resources Assistance is available in any languageNYC Well NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services, in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365.Suicide Support Groupshttps://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/https://allianceofhope.org/ Support the show Follow LUTD Podcast on Instagram Shop LUTD Merch

    28 min

  2. 12/20/2022

    S2 Ep 6: Unpacking Suicide - How can we understand it better and support our people? (Part 1)

    In this two-part episode, host Erin Edwards is joined by a friend of the show, Thérèse Kempf, LCSW to discuss suicide.  In the wake of the passing of Stephen "Twitch" Boss by suicide, Thérèse helps us to understand that we need to examine the journey that leads up to suicide to support people struggling with suicide ideation. Helpful Resources if you or someone you know is struggling with intolerable feelings: Call or text 988 to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.Safehorizon Domestic Violence Hotline Our hotline advocates offer personalized, non-judgmental support. They can talk to you about your safety, provide information about resources in your community, and connect you to our programs and services. Our confidential hotlines provide one-on-one support including: – Crisis counseling – Safety planning – Assistance with finding Domestic Violence Shelters – Information about resources Assistance available in any languageNYC Well NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services, in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365.Suicide Support Groupshttps://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/https://allianceofhope.org/ Support the show Follow LUTD Podcast on Instagram Shop LUTD Merch

    36 min

  3. 09/28/2022

    S2, Ep5: Spiritualism & Mental Health Care with Hakim Pitts

    In this episode, I was joined by the amazing light that is - Hakim Pitts (they/them). And we have an illuminating and beautiful conversation about their work and origins as a provider of spirit care. More about Hakim:  Hakim is a multi-award-winning, Black genderqueer creative and scholar crafting at the nexus of visual culture, community health, social justice, & spiritual activism. Utilizing this interdisciplinary practice, their mission is twofold: to resource people, communities, and organizations with theoretical and pragmatic tools to create, sustain, and manifest their best; and to use fine arts and media to (re)craft works that carefully explore notions of power, identity, ritual, embodiment, and formations of Black religious social and political life. You can find Hakim: Instagram (@keemhasthedreem)Twitter (@KeemHastheDream)Email them: Hakim@DreamWithHakim.comSupport the show Follow LUTD Podcast on Instagram Shop LUTD Merch

    1h 2m

  4. 08/09/2022 · BONUS

    Bonus: Instagram Follower Q&A with Ebony Medas, LMHC

    This is an addendum to Episode 4, "Can Energy Healing Benefit Mental Health?" My guest Ebony Medas, LMHC, answers questions that were submitted by LUTD Podcast Instagram subscribers.  Support the show Follow LUTD Podcast on Instagram Shop LUTD Merch

    15 min

  5. 08/09/2022

    S2, Ep 4: Can Energy Healing Benefit Mental Health?

    In today's episode my guest, Ebony Medas, LMHC, discusses Reiki, IET (Integrated Energy Therapy), and how they can be a huge benefit to our mental health care. *Make sure to listen to the bonus episode after this, to hear Ebony answer specific questions that came in from our Instagram subscribers. Mentioned in this episode: Ebony's upcoming Energy Healing training which you can register for here: https://minka.as.me/ietlevel1Minka Brooklyn, who offer community Reiki sessions at an accessible rate: https://www.minkabrooklyn.com/Heal Haus - Ebony is a therapist here and it is a Black-owned wellness space that combines diverse healing modalities and practitioners under one roof to provide people with an inclusive space focused on holistic health and wellness: https://www.healhaus.com/ Support the show Follow LUTD Podcast on Instagram Shop LUTD Merch

    49 min

  6. 08/02/2022

    S2, Ep 3: LUTD's Origin Story

    Host, Erin Edwards shares how and why this podcast came to be and gets a little personal! Check out the article mentioned in the episode, "Shelly, A Strong Black Woman."  Join our community on Instagram and support the show by donating on CashApp. Support the show Follow LUTD Podcast on Instagram Shop LUTD Merch

    12 min

  7. 07/04/2022

    S2, Ep 2: Grief Healing Journey - We're Not Alone & Not Meant to Do This Alone

    In this episode,  Naomi of The Glorious Hum & Black Folks Grieve shares her perspective on grief journeys and we're here for it! It was a lovely conversation and an even more beautiful "Mindful Moment" at the end of the episode. More on Naomi, who you can follow on IG at @theglorioushum: Naomi Edmondson (she/her) is a Grief Guide, Space holder, and Black Queer Femme with all the feelings. The loss of a mother figure is what brought her to deathcare, her training with Going with Grace, and the beginning of her time as a Hospice Volunteer. The death of her mother brought her to Grief care, her training as a Grief Guide, Breathwork, and what it really means to lose a parent. She provides safer, gentler spaces for conversations around death, loss, grief, and everything in between. Support the show Follow LUTD Podcast on Instagram Shop LUTD Merch

    30 min

  8. 07/02/2022 · BONUS

    Bonus: Dear Auntie...

    In this mini-episode, host Erin Edwards shares a personal letter to her Auntie on the anniversary of her death. It's all about growth and healing ya'll.  Support the show Follow LUTD Podcast on Instagram Shop LUTD Merch

    5 min
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Because Black people deserve to heal too. This podcast is a response to the stigma that exists around acknowledging and addressing mental health challenges in the Black community. By providing education and sharing stories of black people on their journey to healing, I hope to chip away at this stigma. We deserve to be a part of the larger conversation around wellness in this country. Especially now.

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  • Creator
    Erin Edwards
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Light Up The Darkness
  • Show Website
    Light Up The Darkness