Silence The Shame podcast
Podcast by ShantiDas
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STS Podcast - Thriving Through Surviving: Kevin Hines and His Story of Surviving a Suicide Attempt
12/20/2023
STS Podcast - Thriving Through Surviving: Kevin Hines and His Story of Surviving a Suicide Attempt
On this week's episode of The Silence the Shame Podcast, our host, L.ife, holds space for award-winning brain/mental health and suicide prevention activist, entrepreneur, multiple award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, international educator, and speaker, Kevin Hines, to share his story of life after his suicide attempt and how to leverage the support system around him. Kevin also shares details about his new book, The Art of Being Broken - “A moving and heroic memoir about surviving suicide and long-term mental health complications, while summoning the courage required to persist in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles and spread a message of positivity.” Check out more about Kevin Hines and his book at If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, dial 9-8-8 to receive support through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Video and Audio Production by Spellz Productions.
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Saving the Light Inside of You: Candid Conversations Around Seasonal Depression
12/06/2023
Saving the Light Inside of You: Candid Conversations Around Seasonal Depression
The Silence the Shame Podcast is back with a new Guest Host, L.ife, and she sits down with the Founder and CEO of , Jasmine Coer, and Silence the Shame's very own Creative Director, Maegan-Charjoi Pringle. These ladies discuss the impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as Seasonal Depression, how mental health has influenced their paths in life, and their continuous journey of healing and wellness. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at a certain time of year, usually in the winter when there is less natural sunlight. It is believed to be related to changes in light exposure, which can affect the body's internal clock and lead to feelings of depression. Signs and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder include: Feeling depressed most of the day, nearly every day Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed Low energy Changes in appetite or weight Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping Feeling agitated or sluggish Difficulty concentrating Feeling hopeless or worthless Thoughts of death or suicide It's important to note that these symptoms occur at the same time each year and go away at other times of the year. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it's important to seek help from a mental health professional. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, dial 9-8-8 to receive support through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Video and Audio Production by Spellz Productions.
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Healing in Public: Fireside Chat with DJ Drama
11/06/2023
Healing in Public: Fireside Chat with DJ Drama
Tune in for this special fireside chat with and Silence the Shame's Founder and CEO, Shanti Das. In this candid conversation, DJ Drama shares his recovery journey from opioid addiction. This is DJ Drama's first time intimately discussing his battles, making this a truly unique and significant event. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear from DJ Drama and gain insight into the importance of mental health awareness. Tyree Simmons, or better known by his stage name DJ Drama, is a legendary DJ, platinum-selling producer, music executive, mogul, and Co-Founder of a music label, Generation Now. DJ Drama has maintained an enduring career for over 15 years by consistently identifying and championing the voices of tomorrow. Whether it be hosting and compiling his iconic Gangsta Grillz mixtapes for Lil Wayne and Jeezy to name a few, DJ-ing for T.I., or signing Lil Uzi Vert, DJ Drama always has always had his grip on the pulse of the ever-changing industry. A passion for the future defines every move he makes and remains a recipe for his sustained success as a revered arbiter of the culture, and fans favorite behind the decks. Check out the on our Silence the Shame TV YouTube Channel! A special thank you to our partners: Spellz Productions for Video and Audio Production The Gathering Spot Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
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Silence the Shame x Les Twins - Showcasing Mental Wellness through Dance
11/08/2023
Silence the Shame x Les Twins - Showcasing Mental Wellness through Dance
Silence the Shame's Founder and CEO, Shanti Das, and Founder of Kids Write Network, Helen Georgaklis, sat down with world-renowned dancers Larry and Laurent Bourgeois, known as Les Twins to discuss raising awareness about mental health and improving access to treatment and services. In this candid conversation, Les Twins shares the impact of dance and how it can play a vital role in improving one's mental wellness while also being a powerful and creative outlet to showcase one's internal struggles. Les Twins performed a dance demonstration to showcase exactly how powerful dance can be! Check out the on our Silence the Shame TV YouTube Channel! Video and Audio Production by Spellz Productions. A special thank you to our partners: Kids Write Network Les Twins The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (The RICE Center)
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Healing In Public: Kamille Richardson - Turning Your Disability into an Ability
11/09/2022
Healing In Public: Kamille Richardson - Turning Your Disability into an Ability
On this edition of the Healing in Public series of the Silence the Shame Podcast, Shanti Das and Free The Vision speak with Kamille Richardson the Creator of iSee Technology, mental health, and differently-able advocate. She gives a very vulnerable account of her story navigating the world as a woman born blind with an internal compass for greatness.
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Mental Health Champions - Athletes Advocating for Wellness
10/19/2022
Mental Health Champions - Athletes Advocating for Wellness
Shanti Das and Free The Vision speak with Dr. Gunter, Clinical & Support Psychologist and BJ Armstead, Life Coach & CEO of Apollo Sports Counseling about the value of mental health support and wellness in the professional sports. The conversation dives into what is currently lacking and what a great future of mental wellness could look like for the entire sports leagues.
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Healing in Public: Tracy Nicole
10/10/2022
Healing in Public: Tracy Nicole
On this special episode for World Mental Health Day, we are also honoring Breast Cancer Awareness month as we speak with fashion designer Tracy Nicole. We dive into her dynamic story of healing, triumph, and endurance through the survival and overcoming of her own former diagnosis. This powerful episode goes inside the mental and emotional impact that is faced through the lens of Tracy Nicole.
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Bonus Episode: Silence the Shame x Vox ATL - Self Love in the Age of Social Media
09/28/2022
Bonus Episode: Silence the Shame x Vox ATL - Self Love in the Age of Social Media
In this bonus episode co-hosted by VOX ATL and Silence the Shame, 10 teens came together this summer to learn about podcasting and to discuss their experiences and observations on how social media affects how we see and feel about ourselves.
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Celebrating Recover w/ Monaleo & Dr. Chanda - Live from My Life is a Gift Summit
09/21/2022
Celebrating Recover w/ Monaleo & Dr. Chanda - Live from My Life is a Gift Summit
On this special edition episode, we bring you a fireside chat from our My Life is a Gift: Suicide Summit in Atlanta. Host and Silence the Shame CEO, Shanti Das speaks with Hip-Hop artist Monaleo and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Chanda about celebrating recovery. Monaleo very vulnerably dives into her history and journey with mental and emotional health, and the panel discusses the power in healing.
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Healing in Public: Doug Reed of Black Men Heal
09/07/2022
Healing in Public: Doug Reed of Black Men Heal
On this edition of the Healing in Public series of the Silence the Shame Podcast, Shanti Das and Free The Vision speak with Doug Reed the Director of Partnerships for Black Men Heal. We explore some of the challenges Black men face while searching for emotional healing and support. Be sure to listen for some amazing resources for those in need and you can follow Black Men Heal at - @BlackMenHeal
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Healing in Public: Marcus Smith
08/24/2022
Healing in Public: Marcus Smith
On this edition of the Healing in Public series of the Silence the Shame Podcast, Shanti Das and Free The Vision speak with former NFL player Marcus Smith. Marcus opens up and gives a raw account of his journey with mental health and how it has led him to founding his organization - The “Circle of M”
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Managing Mental Health In The School System
08/10/2022
Managing Mental Health In The School System
Shanti Das and Free The Vision speak with licensed therapist and School Psychotherapist Dr. Adrienne about the challenges of substantial mental health support in the school system. Be sure to RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!
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Stress of Building a Career After College
07/27/2022
Stress of Building a Career After College
Welcome to the relaunch of the Silence the Shame Podcast, season 1. Join Shanti Das and Free The Vision for the kick off episode where they speak with Amber Walker, MBA candidate/Columbia Business School and Trinity Hall, Event Assistant navigating the stressors of building a career after college.
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Biography: Bobby Brown
05/25/2022
Biography: Bobby Brown
Today, Bobby Brown is in a happy place. Host Shanti Das sits down and talks with Bobby about his new documentary, "Biography: Bobby Brown," 12-week series, New Edition tour, the challenges he faced and the triumphs he's gained.
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Introducing - Healing In Public
05/06/2022
Introducing - Healing In Public
Healing in Public (HIP) is a mental health and crisis recovery initiative to create safe spaces for everyone to be radically honest, transparent, and vulnerable without shame. With over two years of surviving the pandemic, our minds, body, and energy are depleted, and the level of uncertainty on how we move forward is profound. Whether experiencing challenges internally or externally, healing in public is a call for grace for everyone to unmask in the open. Our brains were not made to endure this stress lev
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Faith & Mental Health Podcast (STS Bonus Episode)
04/27/2022
Faith & Mental Health Podcast (STS Bonus Episode)
Black Americans are likely to have less access to culturally appropriate care and are more likely to receive poorer quality care when treated due to historic systemic disparities.The Community Health Equity Alliance in Georgia works to advance equitable mental health treatment and services solutions. Join Silence the Shame Founder & CEO Shanti Das for this special podcast as she engages with Pastor Eddie Bridgeman in a Fireside Chat about faith and mental health. This podcast is a resource for community mem
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Silence the Shame x PAF: Tackling Seasonal Affective Disorder
12/08/2021
Silence the Shame x PAF: Tackling Seasonal Affective Disorder
Shanti Das and Free The Vision speak with former NFL player Brandon Bostick, and Dr. Candice Williams LPC for the Ohio State University about athletes recognizing and confronting Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). As well as distinguishing the difference between S.A.D. and Holiday Blues. Sponsored by PAF.
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Barbershops and Mental Health in the Black Community
11/18/2021
Barbershops and Mental Health in the Black Community
Shanti Das and Free The Vision speak with Lorenzo. P. Lewis. Founder of the Confess Project about his initiative to train barbers in becoming mental health advocates and supporters within the Black community.
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Back to School and Managing Anxiety
08/12/2021
Back to School and Managing Anxiety
Free The Vision speaks with Licensed Professional Counselor, Laura Morse and parent/owner of Local Green Robyn Wallace about the anxiety and fear that families are facing as children head back to school amidst another wave of COVID-19.
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Sexual Trauma & Family Support
07/14/2021
Sexual Trauma & Family Support
Shanti Das and Free The Vision speak with Licensed Professional Counselor, Neta Williamson about her personal journey overcoming the trauma of sexual abuse and family support and how it has lead her to a career in professional healing.
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Black Male Marines & PTSD
06/29/2021
Black Male Marines & PTSD
Shanti Das, and her co-host, Free The Vision speak with Billy Williams III and Melvin Middleton, two decorated former U.S. Marines about facing the challenges and impact of PTSD. They are join by Silence the Shame's Executive Director, and national certified counselor Jewel Gooding. Be sure to RATE, COMMENT, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE!
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Anthony Hamilton's Mental Health Journey
05/31/2021
Anthony Hamilton's Mental Health Journey
Shanti Das and co-host, Free The Vision, speak with Grammy award winning soul singer Anthony Hamilton about his mental health journey and his T.A.S.T.E. Foundation.
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Imposter Syndrome
05/19/2021
Imposter Syndrome
Shanti Das and Free The Vision speak with Manager of Catalog Marketing, at Sony Music Kerry Abner and Dr. Vaughn Gay of Holistic Atlanta about recognizing Imposter Syndrome.
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Creating Healthy Boundaries with Celebrity Vocal Coach Mama Jan Smith
05/14/2021
Creating Healthy Boundaries with Celebrity Vocal Coach Mama Jan Smith
Join us as we speak with celebrity vocal coach, Mama Jan Smith, about creating and maintaining healthy mental and emotional health boundaries in the music industry. Mama Jan shares her dynamic story of fight and triumph that lead to a career of great work and success with some of music’s biggest stars such as Justin Bieber, Drake, Usher and many more.
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National Silence the Shame Day: Songwriters and Mental Health
05/05/2021
National Silence the Shame Day: Songwriters and Mental Health
On this National Silence the Shame Day, Shanti Das and her co-host, Free The Vision spoke with multi-grammy award winning songwriter Johnta Austin and Sony Music's publishing songwriter and founder of Vocal Psychology Maruja Retana. They are also joined by Silence the Shame Executive Director and national certified counselor, Jewel Gooding.
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Teen Talk: A Conversation with the Westchester County, NY Chapter of Jack and Jill of America
03/10/2021
Teen Talk: A Conversation with the Westchester County, NY Chapter of Jack and Jill of America
In this special episode, Silence the Shame Founder, Shanti Das speaks with Westchester County, NY Chapter of Jack and Jill of America teens and their mothers about managing teen mental health in a pandemic.
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The History of Mental Health in the Black Community
02/17/2021
The History of Mental Health in the Black Community
Shanti Das, founder of Silence the Shame, speaks with mental health clinicians to explore the history of mental health and treatment in the Black Community. The panel offers context and a deeper dive into the roots, concerns, and myths that surround Black mental wellness. She is joined by - Spirit, LPC and owner of T2S Enterprise, Dr. Vaughn Gay, LPC and Executive Director of Holistic Atlanta, and Dr. Nadia Richardson, Founder and Executive Director of No More Martyrs.
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Spotlight: Skyland Trail with Dr. Adam Meadows
12/02/2020
Spotlight: Skyland Trail with Dr. Adam Meadows
Shanti Das, and her co-host, Free The Vision speak with Dr. Adam Meadows, of Skyland Trail in Atlanta, Ga. In this episode we shine a light on a mental health facility providing service for those faced with mental illness and emotional health challenges. Be sure to Rate! Comment! Subscribe! and Share!
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Divorce and Depression
11/11/2020
Divorce and Depression
Shanti Das, and her co-host, Free The Vision speak with Dr. Adrienne and Dee Dee Murray about how divorce can lead to depression and the potential impact on our mental, physical, and emotional health. Be sure to Rate! Comment! Subscribe! And Share!
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Managing Stress and Anxiety While Adulting
11/04/2020
Managing Stress and Anxiety While Adulting
Shanti Das, and her co-host, Free The Vision speak with Dr. Chanda, founder of Minds of the Culture, about the challenges and emotional health hurdles often faced while adulting. Be sure to rate, comment, subscribe, and share!
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