Phoenix Unbound

The Phoenix Unbound returns with fresh energy and a renewed commitment to honest conversation. Join José Rosario and Cameron Cole Manning of The Phoenix Empowered as they explore the intersections of mental health, identity, and healing through real stories and reflection.In this season premiere, José and Cameron catch up on life, talk about what’s ahead for The Phoenix Unbound, and reflect on what it means to begin again — with purpose, humor, and heart.The Phoenix Unbound is a project of The Phoenix Empowered, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization amplifying the mental health stories of minoritized communities. Together, we’re building spaces for healing, creativity, and connection!Join our community: https://linktr.ee/thephoenixempoweredGet involved: [email protected] inquiries: [email protected]: https://www.thephoenixempowered.orgPodcast playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6X0pPee9MoxVBY6VBqRVI1?si=FoRA-MjARkWri93zT8K65A&pi=LQn2IuXjSsWkR&pt=41d296906b21341c685b8bbf2d2cd25cPodcast videos: youtube.com/thephoenixempowered

This week, José sits down with Merve Amargan, a doctoral student at Umass Lowell whose work explores the experience of refugees in Muslim contexts. Merve discusses the complexities of her identity and how they intersect with her work.The Phoenix Unbound is a project of The Phoenix Empowered, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization amplifying the mental health stories of minoritized communities. Together, we’re building spaces for healing, creativity, and connection!Join our community: https://linktr.ee/thephoenixempoweredGet involved: [email protected] inquiries: [email protected]: https://www.thephoenixempowered.orgPodcast playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6X0pPee9MoxVBY6VBqRVI1?si=FoRA-MjARkWri93zT8K65A&pi=LQn2IuXjSsWkR&pt=41d296906b21341c685b8bbf2d2cd25cPodcast videos: youtube.com/thephoenixempowered

José is joined during this community check-in to discuss the experience of women in a global mental health context, given the current focus in the Global South. Nida Jamshed is a Pakistani PhD student in Social Psychology at Clark University. She works in the areas of resistance, activism, gender based violence in the context of Pakistan & Global South.The Phoenix Unbound is a project of The Phoenix Empowered, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization amplifying the mental health stories of minoritized communities. Together, we’re building spaces for healing, creativity, and connection!Join our community: https://linktr.ee/thephoenixempoweredGet involved: [email protected] inquiries: [email protected]: https://www.thephoenixempowered.orgPodcast playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6X0pPee9MoxVBY6VBqRVI1?si=FoRA-MjARkWri93zT8K65A&pi=LQn2IuXjSsWkR&pt=41d296906b21341c685b8bbf2d2cd25cPodcast videos: youtube.com/thephoenixempowered

This week, José is joined by the talented cooking sensation, Omi Hopper! With approximately half a million viewers, @cookingconomi is a cooking platform sharing delicious Puerto Rican cuisine. Omi talks about hope and faith while shining her light so bright! She and José bond about Puerto Rican culture and their love for food from their island!The Phoenix Unbound is a project of The Phoenix Empowered, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization amplifying the mental health stories of minoritized communities. Together, we’re building spaces for healing, creativity, and connection!Join our community: https://linktr.ee/thephoenixempoweredGet involved: [email protected] inquiries: [email protected]: https://www.thephoenixempowered.orgPodcast playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6X0pPee9MoxVBY6VBqRVI1?si=FoRA-MjARkWri93zT8K65A&pi=LQn2IuXjSsWkR&pt=41d296906b21341c685b8bbf2d2cd25cPodcast videos: youtube.com/thephoenixempowered

Jose is joined by Abbie Knapton, a fierce advocate for recovery and policy reform for folks with addiction. Abbie shares her journey and how she believes recovery may be impacted by COVID-19. She also talks about being a new mom during COVID-19. Prepare to cry and laugh!The Phoenix Unbound is a project of The Phoenix Empowered, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization amplifying the mental health stories of minoritized communities. Together, we’re building spaces for healing, creativity, and connection!Join our community: https://linktr.ee/thephoenixempoweredGet involved: [email protected] inquiries: [email protected]: https://www.thephoenixempowered.orgPodcast playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6X0pPee9MoxVBY6VBqRVI1?si=FoRA-MjARkWri93zT8K65A&pi=LQn2IuXjSsWkR&pt=41d296906b21341c685b8bbf2d2cd25cPodcast videos: youtube.com/thephoenixempowered