The Melanated Social Work Podcast Melanated Social Work

On this episode of the Melanated Social Work Podcast, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Lama Rod Owens. Tap in to hear about his healing journey through meditation, finding a community through meditation, and how he has utilized meditation to process anger.

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Monique Castro, the founder and therapist at the Indigenous Circle of Wellness (ICW). Tap in to hear about how ICW came to fruition in response to the need of the community to have healing spaces centered on indigenous practices.

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the pleasure to connect with Reggie Walker (former NFL player, mental health and sexual assault survivor advocate, and author), to discuss his experience navigating the NFL, his healing journey, and his book The Game Within the Game.

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work get to connect with Ruth J. Beard, a founding member of the NABSW.

In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social begin to breakdown colorism as part of multiple episode series. They discuss their early experiences with colorism, how this has impacted their own identities, and the apprehension for men to explore colorism.