Bohemian Black Girl

This is an interview with Lilith Dorsey, Voodoo Priestess and Author about her #1 Best Selling book titled, Orishas, Goddesses, & Voodoo Queens. In the interview we discuss the stigmatization and misconceptions of African Spiritual practices as well as her empowering book. Lilith brings to light her 30 years of work in film making and studies with Priestess Miriam Chamani at the Voodoo Spiritual Temple in New Orleans.Lilith's Website: https://lilithdorsey.com/Order her Book: https://www.amazon.com/Orishas-Goddesses-Voodoo-Queens-Traditions/dp/1578636957/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?creativeASIN=1578636957&linkCode=w00&linkId=2603440f03c33ffaf3096bf67ddbd21f&tag=voodounive0a-20

In this episode I speak with Dr. Dani Renée, Ph.D., LMFT of Harmony Cove Therapy, LLC. We discuss racial trauma and multigenerational trauma as well as post traumatic slave syndrome in the Black community. The conversation covers other topics such as how to speak with your children about race and identifying racial trauma. Resources for Racial Trauma:Books:Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting by Terrie M. WilliamsShifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America by Charisse Jones & Kumea Shorter-Gooden The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help you Deserve by Rheeda Walker PhD Websites:https://therapyforblackmen.orghttps://www.ayanatherapy.com

This is a conversation with Dianne "Gumbo Marie" Honore Destrehan about all things that make Louisiana Culture unique! We discussed topics such as our mixed African ancestry, Voodoo/Catholicism, Creole Food & why Louisiana culture is important to American Culture. Dianne is an important New Orleans Historian and nurse who wears many hats in the community. The episode will air as an audio episode as well as video.Find more about Dianne here:https://gumbomarie.com/https://m.facebook.com/UnheardVoicesOfLouisiana/

In this episode Tiyawni Byfield and Stacey Corbin have an in-depth conversation about their decision to do the BIG CHOP. This episode explores the cultural and mental health components as well as the self-esteem and self-actualization associated with chopping off all their hair and starting over. Both Tiyawni and Stacey are board members and moderators of the Southeastern CT Naturalistas, a support group for black women to support their natural hair journey.

This episode is a joint episode with my husband of 12 years where we talk about how our family has been doing through the Covid-19 quarantine. In this episode we discuss the hardest parts of the change as well as things that have been working for us and our two children.

This episode is a conversation with Trauma and Abuse survivor, Tylea Banks, about her choice to share her journey through social media and her blog Snowball's Castle of Thoughts. In this episode we discuss what living through trauma can look like and the freedom that can come with starting to heal from within. Tylea gives credit to several modalities and practices such as Yoga to help her reclaim her body and mental health. She also very transparent about this being a work in progress. Link to blog:https://snowballscastleothoughts.travel.blog/Tylea Banks Bio: Life is all about renewal and refining oneself through the vehicle of faith. I am a woman on a spiritual journey, ever-changing in a new phase of life where I no longer let my past control my current and future self. Womanhood comes in many phases and I am excited to continue exploring.

This episode features Janea Algarin and we talk all things crystals! We discuss the everyday uses of crystals as well as some of the metaphysical benefits of crystals, gems, and healing stones. Amethyst, clear quartz, blue calcite, blue aura quartz, and jade are some of the crystals mentioned and discussed in detail.

If you understand where you fall in your leadership skills set. You move through the world differently. This isn't just tied to your job. It's tied to how you manage your life, how you manage your household, how you manage your friendships or any other things that are important in your life. This podcast in a conversation with Tara Hall, Transformational Trainer and Coach about Leadership and tips for success. Tara has over 20 years of leadership experience in social services and now has her own business, Tara Hall Inspired Solutions (THIS). As a success trainer, Tara’s support of individuals as they embark on their professional and personal growth journey is rooted in success principles that reach the heart of transformative changes which ultimately leads to creating a success culture one person at a time.She is an international best selling co-author in the Women’s Anthology titled: Phenomenal Women Be Brave, Be Bold, Be Brazen.https://www.tarahallinspiredsolutions.comhttps://www.facebook.com/theinspiredsolutions/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-d-h-71219181

Kelvin Young is Sound Healer and a person in long-term recovery which means he hasn't consume alcohol or any other drug to cope with emotional distress since March 6th 2009. The first time he was exposed to sound healing, Kelvin discovered the sounds of the crystal and Tibetan singing bowls and gongs calmed his mind, relaxed his body and nourished his soul. He went on to study sound healing with Master Sound Healers, Paul Hubbert of the Holographic Sound and Inner Balance and Satya Brat Jaiswal of the International Academy of Sound Healing, Kelvin has also studied with Brian Luke Seaward of Inspiration Unlimited, a renowned international expert in the field of holistic stress management and received his recovery coach certification from CT Community for Addiction Recovery.(CCAR) Kelvin has presented around the country in diverse settings, including Yoga Reaches Out, Newtown Yoga Festival, Indie Yoga in San Francisco, CA, Alex Grey's Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, yoga studios, retreat centers, conferences, colleges, prisons, addiction treatment centers, psychiatric inpatient units at state hospitals and mental health agencies. Kelvin also was presented with the 2017 Dr. F. Marcus Brown Memorial Integrative Medicine Award for exceptional commitment to incorporating integrative medicine within CT Valley Hospital, a state psychiatric hospital. Kelvin was featured in a powerful documentary on trauma, addiction and recovery called Uprooting Addiction. He also serves on the board of directors at Manchester, CT HOPE Initiative, Eat The Sunlight Health Inc. and an active member of the Sound Healer's Association.Connect with Kelvin: 860.951.6921https://www.kelvinbyoung.com/kyoung06457@gmail.com

Vanesha Richardson is a LCSW and Doula out of New Jersey. Her company True Intentions provides therapeutic services in New Jersey. She specializes in womb health, community health, relationships, fertility therapy, and womb care. In this conversation we discuss modern day friendships. We also provide tips on maneuvering friendships in the days social media and reality television.https://truintentionsnj.com/

Interview with Desmond Harris, Fitness trainer and lifestyle coach about essential oils, fitness and nutrition, and the connection to mental wellness.Desmond is a certified personal Trainer & Health Coach. He has a passion for fitness and mental wellness & living a lifestyle that supports long-term health. Right now he works with clients in-person and online to support them in releasing weight and creating heathy habits. You can find out more about his programs and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.Instagram: @des.harris235https://www.instagram.com/des.harris235?r=nametagFacebook: HealthyFit Movementhttps://www.facebook.com/HealthyFitMovement/

Alicia Thompson is an international thespian and writer who hails from the “land ofwood and water” know as Jamaica.  She is a social entrepreneur and founder of AIMTheatre (Artistry is Ministry) which use theatrical arts to uplift and inspire youth tonavigates issues. She believes life is a stage where we teach children how toperform. In society mainstream media often has a negative impact on youth, Aliciais determined to use AIM Theatre to help change the negative impact.   She hascreated various projects such as I Am My Hair, Park Therapy, I Salute You Good Men,The Journey to Purim, Incarcerated Hero and more. Alicia uses her projects ascommunity conversation starter. Alicia was one of the 2019 TEDx Talk speakersselected in Connecticut where she presented a theatrical talk on the antidote to lowself-esteem. She a board member of Advocates for Community Awareness, analumni of the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI), Parents SupportingExcellence in Education (SEE), and a recipient of the Bridgeport Parent LeadershipAward.I am My Hair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPetTUn5DpIThe Antidote to Low Self-Esteem | Alicia Thompson | TEDxFergusonLibrary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZEpEpKY04w

Healing Through Your Journey: A Call To The Altar is an experiential program as we move through personal trauma experiences while connecting inward through gentle yoga movement, grounding exercises, deep breathing techniques, mindfulness practices, and guided meditations. Oftentimes, our body remembers what our mind tries to forget. Yoga practices, grounding techniques, as wells breathe work help us call attention to the parts of our body that may still be carrying residual trauma. This interview is with LaQuana Sheppard, MSW. I’d like to think of myself as a wounded healer. I’m a mother, I’m a black woman, I’m a human being Constantly evolving and learning how to navigate the human experience , my background is in social work and sociology, I’m a budding therapist, owner of A.L.T.E.R. INC., altering trauma through empowerment and recovery. My mission looking to serve and heal my people. Program is an experiential workshop / mending space created to explore the affects of trauma on our minds, bodies, and spirits through breathe work, gentle yoga / guided movement, meditation, & journaling. My mission is to create a genuine space for healing that’s inclusive, safe, productive, and stable. There I’ll light refreshments, drank, poetry, painting, and discussion. So be prepared to get in touch with your magic.

Trisha Smith is an Occult Healer who has been saturated in the Holistic Health Field for over 13 years. As a Registered Nutritionist, Reiki Healer, Life Coach and Herbalist, Trisha has been assisting women from all walks of life with a plethora of disease and ailments, from endometriosis to weight loss. As a mother of 4 and a conqueror of severe depression, Trisha honed all of her skills to create the Stress to Success Program, a 6 week online intensive that helps spiritually minded women overcome stress and depression through ritual, nature and self care. She also has an Artisan product line named Adero Herbals - which consists of topical applications and herbal remedies for stress related conditions. Trisha is a strong advocate for mental and spiritual health and believes you cannot truly heal unless all aspects of self are taken into consideration. Website - https://aderoherbals.comInstagram- adero_herbals_

This is the first episode of Bohemian Girl Podcast!! I am introducing myself and giving more information on what you can expect in future episodes.