The Melanated Social Work Podcast
The Melanated Social Work Podcast is hosted by four men of color within the field of social work; Josh McNeil, Marvin Toliver, Michael Grinnell, and Jesse Wiltey. Join us as we discuss social work, mental health, politics, music, liberation and many other topics.
Episodes
51 episodes
Episode 51: End of the Road
This is the very last episode of the Melanated Social Work Podcast! Tap in to hear about our experience doing therapy together, coming to the decision to move on from Melanated Social Work, and what's next for each of us.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:18:25
Episode 50 with Bilal Baig: Sort Of
On this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of interviewing the phenomenal Bilal Baig. Tap in to here about their series Sort Of on HBO, how the show came to be, and their upcoming projects.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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57:30
Episode 49 with Lama Rod Owens: Love and Rage
On this episode of the Melanated Social Work Podcast, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Lama Rod Owens. Tap in to hear about his healing journey through meditation, finding a community through meditation, and how he has utilized m...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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51:57
Episode 48 with Monique Castro: Indigenous Circle of Wellness
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Monique Castro, the founder and therapist at the Indigenous Circle of Wellness (ICW). Tap in to hear about how ICW came to fruition in response to the need of the community to hav...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:08:08
Episode 47 with Reggie Walker: The Real with Reggie
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the pleasure to connect with Reggie Walker (former NFL player, mental health and sexual assault survivor advocate, and author), to discuss his experience navigating the NFL, his healing j...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:14:59
Episode 46 with Ruth J. Beard: NABSW
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work get to connect with Ruth J. Beard, a founding member of the NABSW.
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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52:19
Episode 44: Colorism Part 1
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social begin to breakdown colorism as part of multiple episode series. They discuss their early experiences with colorism, how this has impacted their own identities, and the apprehension for men to explo...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:02:23
Episode 43 with Dr. Jennifer Mullan: Decolonizing Therapy
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work, had the honor of connecting with Dr. Jennifer Mullan. Tap in to hear about her journey into the work, how she started the Decolonizing Therapy IG page, as well as hear about her dope offering...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:22:08
Episode 42: Minoritea Report
On this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of hosting the amazing Aunteas of the Minoritea Report Podcast. Tap in to find out about their podcast and enjoy the vibe. Make sure to check out their podcast too! We're featur...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:16:48
Episode 41 with adrienne maree brown: Emergent Strategy
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of speaking with renowned author adrienne mare brown. Tap in to her about how the work of Emergent Strategy relates back to our work as social workers and healers.
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:10:28
Episode 40 with Sonya Renee Taylor: The Body is Not an Apology
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with international award winning poet, author, activist, and radical thought leader, Sonya Renee Taylor. Tap in to hear about her book, The Body is Not an Apology, what does it mean to...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:08:34
Episode 39 with Ericka Hart: We Hart Ericka
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with sex educator, activist, and writer, Ericka Hart. Tap in to hear about her experience as a sex educator, hear about a recent incident involving the Columbia School of Social Work, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:20:18
Episode 38 with Brittani Williams: Hip Hop Therapy
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of connecting with Brittani Williams, LCSW, therapist, emcee, and educator. Listen to hear about her journey into social work, how she's brought hip hop into her therapy p...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:24:32
Episode 37 with Dr. Tanya Sharpe: Social Work Views from the 6
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Dr. Tanya Sharpe, the founder and director of The Centre for Research and Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The CRIB). Listen to hear about her journey into soci...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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57:39
Episode 36: The Caucasity of Social Work Pt. 2
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work continue to discuss a recent incident of white supremacist microaggressions. If you haven't done so already, please listen to Part 1 of this conversation.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:03:21
Episode 35: The Caucasity of Social Work Pt. 1
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work reflect on their experience over the last year providing consultation and facilitation, and discuss a recent incident of white supremacist microaggressions. Stay tuned for the Part 2 follow up...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:09:34
Episode 34 with Khalida Sethi & Sonalee Rashatwar: Radical Therapy
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of connecting with Khalida Sethi and Sonalee Rashatwar of the Radical Therapy Center in Philadelphia, PA. Hear about their journey in the field, how the Radical Therapy Center w...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:19:40
Episode 33: The Joi of Social Work
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Joi Britt and hear about her experience growing up in New York and being "regular Black", her renowned podcast The Joi of Social Work, and her process of developing her private pr...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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55:32
Episode 32 with Dr. Jean Latting: Leading Consciously
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work had the privilege of connecting with social work pioneer, Dr. Jean Latting. We got to hear about her journey into social work, her experiences as a Black professor, and what it means to lead c...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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56:09
Episode 31 with Stic: Revolutionary But Gangsta
On this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the privilege of choppin it up with Stic of the legendary hip hop duo Dead Prez. Stic discussed his journey growing up, the influences that brought him toward his healing path, and his ne...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:37:59
Episode 30: Fuck 45
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work process the fuckery that occurred at the nation's capital on Jan 6th. The caucasity...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:13:27
Episode 29 with Julio Rivera: Touchdown Julio
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work interview the CEO and Founder of the Liberate app. Tap in to hear about his experience within the tech industry, how he came to develop the liberate app, and the importance of developing space...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:09:01
