#61 Critical Race Theory and The Derek Chauvin Sentencing
The Heart of the Matter
For episode 61 of THOTM, we discuss the sentencing of former police officer Derek Chauvin, teaching critical race theory in public schools, and the benefits of rest and self-care.
info_outline
#60 Managing Stress, Gun Control, and The Pandemic
The Heart of the Matter
Thanks for joining us for THOTM episode #60. Michael and Jermaine discuss gun control, managing work stress, and the current phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
info_outline
#59 Mental Health Awareness Month
The Heart of the Matter
Michael and Jermaine honor Mental Health Awareness Month by answering questions such as:
info_outline
#58 Life Of A Black Military Wife
The Heart of the Matter
For episode 58, we talked to Jamilah Stanfield, creator of blackmilitarywives.com and author of “When Daddy’s Gone”. Jamilah talked about the unique challenges faced by black women married to service members, raising her 3 daughters, her background as a mental health professional, and the people and experiences that have influenced her life. Jamilah is a real life superhero...someone who sees a need, takes action and steps up for others. We hope you enjoy our conversation.
info_outline
#57 Parenting, Spirituality, and Decolonizing Education
The Heart of the Matter
Our guest on this episode of THOTM is Luisa Ortega. Luisa is a mother, counselor and doctoral student in Organizational Change and Leadership at USC. She is a passionate activist for Indigenous communities and fierce advocate for decolonialism . We talked about parenting in the current social climate, working with at-risk teen girls, spirituality and decolonizing education. It’s rare to meet someone as brilliant and sincere, so enjoy this conversation with Luisa Ortega!
info_outline
#56 Ernie McCray
The Heart of the Matter
Our guest, Ernie McCray, is a man who has worn many hats and is admired by many. He’s a former college basketball star, educator, a writer, poet, actor and comedian. At 82 years old, Ernie McCray is one of the coolest and most inspiring people you’ll ever meet. He described his upbringing in, experiencing racism, and becoming a college basketball star. He talked about his life long passion for teaching and career as a teacher/principal. Ernie also shared his stories and wisdom about relationships and lo
info_outline
#55 Healing Childhood Trauma & The Power of Relationships
The Heart of the Matter
Ansley Curtis is a licensed marriage and family therapist, who specializes in working with children, adolescents and families, and in the treatment of trauma. Ansley talked about her inspiration for becoming therapist, her approach to working with children who’ve experienced trauma, and the importance of relationships in healing from trauma.
info_outline
#54 Immigration Law, Filmmaking and Activism
The Heart of the Matter
Alex Amar Kannan is an attorney and independent filmmaker. He operates a practice (Kannan Law Firm, Inc.) in Spring Valley, Ca that focuses on immigration, criminal and personal injury cases. However, we talked more about his passion for making documentaries and his advocacy for immigrant and transgender communities. Alex also shared his approach to personal wellness and managing job stress.
info_outline
#53 Exploring Healing through Yoga with Ashton Szabo
The Heart of the Matter
For episode 53, we chat with Ashton Szabo, an authentic tantric yoga teacher and educator. We discuss the many applications of yoga for the healing journey. We explore topics such as the embodiment of our experience, transcendence, and connection. Join us as we discover how yoga can be used to bring us back to the body to get connected with ourselves and life.
info_outline
#52 Grief, Mental Health and Hip-Hop
The Heart of the Matter
For episode 52, we have returning guests, licensed psychologist, Dr. Ricky Pope and mental health counselor, Nathan Klein. We have an in-depth discussion about grief, how men deal with loss, and mental health awareness in hip-hop. Enjoy!
info_outlineEpisode #33 is part 2 of our year-in-review, where we listen to clips from previous episodes and reflect on how we were impacted and inspired by some of our guests.
We truly appreciate the love we’ve received from our family, friends and listening community. Your support and feedback is so important for our growth and to continue producing quality content. If there’s anything that you like or don’t like...guests and topics you’d like to hear, let us know. Please like, share, and follow!
Subscribe to The Heart of the Matter podcast on iTunes and leave a review.
You can also subscribe on our website heartofmatter.net
Once again, we really appreciate your love and support. We have some great things in store for 2020! Peace.