The Real Humans Podcast Tristan K. Frazier
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- Religion & Spirituality
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Having fun, in-depth conversations with my friends about their passions in the world. I'm also figuring out my voice and what this show is about. Thanks for listening!
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Ep.5 How Can They Hear with Ayorkor Adjei
What’s up Mental Health Neighbors! In this episode of the Real Humans Podcast, Tristan speaks with Ayorkor Adjei about how using sign language early in her life prepared her for a future of working to bridge the gap between the hearing and the Deaf.
Ayorkor spent the first 11 yrs of her life in the Bronx, NY. During this time she learned sign language from her older brother, who is hard of hearing, so that they could communicate with each other. This makes her the sibling of a deaf adult or SODA.
Fast forward, now she utilizes her ASL interpreting skills in various settings, such as religious, theatrical, musical, educational, medical, Video Relay Service (VRS), and conferences. She particularly comes alive when interpreting music in Christian worship settings.
Ayorkor’s passion comes through as we dive deep into what it was like for her growing up with a sibling who is hard of hearing, jump roping double-dutch (her other passion), and how she is working to help hearing parents connect and build relationships with their children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
We laugh a lot in this episode. So get ready! Enjoy the conversation.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Ayorkor’s early experiences in the Bronx
Growing up with a sibling who is hard of hearing
The nickname that has followed her into adulthood
Her Ghanian mom advocating for her brother in the American healthcare system
Acculturation and Codeswitching (in the deaf and hard of hearing community…YES!)
Personal and professional costs of pursuing her passion
The importance of parents having expectations for their children with disabilities
How God has used Ayorkor in ASL work
Resources
Connect with Ayorkor!
National Association of the Deaf
Deaf Action Center of North Texas
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Ep.4 Suffering and Witness Pt.2 with Dr. Eva Bleeker
What’s up Mental Health Neighbors! How can story change everything? Join host Tristan K. Frazier as he sits down with by Dr. Eva N. Bleeker (Chaplain Eva) to discuss the powerful impact of narrative oriented care in her academic research, chaplaincy care, and teaching.
On this close out episode, Chaplain Eva shares how engaging her own story or narrative wreckage equipped her to walk alongside others in hospitals, in the classroom, and in life.
Guest Bio
Chaplain Eva is a board-certified professional chaplain with a decade of experience in acute care hospitals and an assistant professor at Denver Seminary. Her research sits at the intersection of pastoral care, narrative identity, and practical theology. She holds a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, two Masters of Arts from Dallas Theological Seminary (Christian Education and Media and Communication), and a doctorate from Baylor University. Through her teaching, Chaplain Eva aims to integrate pastoral theory, empirical data, and the biblical text.
www.evableeker.com
In this episode, you will hear:
The intersection of her research interests and Life Story
The importance of narrative wreckage catchers
Redemptive/Reparative themes in care work
Leading a new generation of stopping church hurt
Moving into the academy during a season of discouragement
What not to tell yourself
This episode is dedicated to the Rev. G. William “Bill” Bryan (1936-2018)
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References
Ronda Cooper - The Story Catchers
Dan McAdams
Dr. Arthur Frank - The Wounded Storyteller, narrative wreckage -
Ep.3 Suffering and Witness Pt.1 with Dr. Eva Bleeker
How do you voluntarily enter into human suffering and provide hope and healing?
On this episode, Tristan is joined by Dr. Eva N. Bleeker (Chaplain Eva) to discuss her experiences of pastoral care in chaplaincy, passions in research, and serving students in the academy. We definitely talk about all the things! So much so that I actually ran out of time for Zoom (Free version) but stay tuned for Pt.2.
Guest Bio: Chaplain Eva is a board-certified professional chaplain with a decade of experience in acute care hospitals and an assistant professor at Denver Seminary. Her research sits at the intersection of pastoral care, narrative identity, and practical theology. She holds a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, two Masters of Arts from Dallas Theological Seminary (Christian Education and Media and Communication), and a doctorate from Baylor University. Through her teaching, Chaplain Eva aims to integrate pastoral theory, empirical data, and the biblical text.
This episode is dedicated to the Reverend Chaplain G. Bill Bryan
In this episode, you will hear:
Chaplain Eva's origins and narrative
Her pioneering role and influence
Her view on self-donation in caring for people
The costs and fulfillment associated with caring for people
Race, Injustice, Authority, and Equity in caring for people
This episode is dedicated to the Rev. G. William Bryan
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Supporting Resources
Dory Lobb (event without a witness)
Dr. Judith Butler -
Ep.2 Thriving After Domestic Violence with De'Drain Mitchell
How do you recovering from your mother being murdered? Tristan K. Frazier (@yourneighborhoodthertapist21) is joined by De’Drain (Day-drin) Mitchell to discuss his experience of domestic violence. This conversation with De’Drain takes us from despair to despair again to hope.
Real Humans Real Quote: "My mom was preparing me for life without her."--De'Drain Mitchell
De’Drain is currently the student ministry leader at Harvest Fellowship Baptist Church and enjoys watching his students grow in their knowledge and understanding of Jesus Christ. He is also the Founder and Owner of Kenosis Brand. Through his company, De’Drain unites profit and purpose by offering premium T-shirts where 10% of profits are donated to survivors of domestic violence, and college students are provided writing and tutoring services.
In this episode, you will hear:
Domestic violence (DV) story from a male survivor's perspective
Statistics about DV to give you context
How secrecy can be toxic for your relationships
Patterns of destructive coping
Tips and resources for navigating DV
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Supporting Resources
Besser van der Kolk - www.nicabm.com
Lydia Brownback - lydiabrownback.com
Brene Brown - brenebrown.com
Episode Credits
Intro and Outro Music
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Kenosis Brand
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Ep.1 Leading with the End in Mind with Dave Largent
What's up Real Humans! On this Intro episode, I sit down with Dave Largent. He is the Pastor of Autumn Leaves Senior Living Center in Dallas. Dave gives us his thoughts on the future of elder care, leading Boomers through Covid, and how he approaches self-care. Let's Go!!!
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