Welcome to the Espresso Talk Today Podcast!
Where we go on an enriching journey through the heart of Black history, culture, and health. Our mission is to not just discuss but to connect, inspire, and illuminate.
Episode 275: #BelieveBlackPeople: More Than a Hashtag, It’s a Movement
In this episode, we break down what it means to believe Black people and why it matters now more than ever.
Today, host Ama-Robin, explores why believing Black people is essential—from recognizing everyday encounters with racism and bias to celebrating Black excellence that’s too often overlooked.
Episode 274: Doubt Your Limits: Discover your Inner Explorer
In this powerful episode, Espresso Talk Today host,Ama-Robin Lofton, discusses how finding your inner explorer means pushing past societal limits, reclaiming community and culture, and doubting the boundaries that have been placed upon us.
Episode 273: Exploring New Horizons: Celebrating Black Explorers who Broke Boundaries
In this powerful episode, Espresso Talk Today dives into the remarkable, often-hidden stories of Black explorers who redefined what’s possible - Matthew Henson’s trek to the North Pole, and Mae Jemison’s journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Episode 272: Breaking the Silence: Rediscovering Black Explorers and Empowering Black Futures
In this powerful episode of Espresso Talk Today, host Ama-Robin shines a light on the incredible Black explorers whose contributions have been erased by the quiet force of racism.
Episode 271: Red Flags of Racial Chaos in Healthcare - Part 2
Ama-Robin recognizes the red flags of medical racism to discussing real, practical steps you can take to protect your health and advocate for yourself. From finding a culturally competent doctor to using the B.R.A.I.N. system, I’m giving you the tools you need to reclaim your power in healthcare.
Episode 270: Red Flags of Racial Chaos in Healthcare
Ama-Robin uncovers the microaggressions, hidden biases, and other red flags that Black people often face during medical treatment. From dismissal of pain to offensive stereotypes, we get real about how racism affects our health.
Episode 269: Black Women's Health Matters: Shattering Myths and Fighting Medical Racism
In this eye-opening episode, Deirdre Cooper Owens, Ph.D, a leading historian of medicine, reveals the disturbing history of medical racism against Black women.
Episode 268: Black Power in Action: Fighting for and Reclaiming our Health
In this episode of Espresso Talk Today, Dr. Greg Hall, a leading expert on Black health, joins us for an empowering conversation on the critical importance of self-advocacy and personal health care. Dr. Hall shares powerful insights on how systemic barriers and racial biases in the healthcare system have historically impacted Black communities—and continue to do so today.
Episode 267: Empowering Black Health: Essential Steps for Longevity and Well-Being
In this powerful episode of Espresso Talk Today, we dive deep into conversation with Dr. Clyde Yancy, cardiologist and spokesperson of the American Heart Association and discussed everything from heart failure to heart health.
Episode 266: Uncovering Hidden Racism: The Everyday Behaviors We Need to Confront
In this powerful episode of Espresso Talk Today, we dive deep into the often-overlooked world of covert racism—the subtle, everyday behaviors and attitudes that many people don’t even realize are racist.
Episode 265: Why is August 28th so important to Black Folks?
Join Ama-Robin on Espresso Talk Today as we dive into the profound significance of August 28th in Black history—a day marked by moments of pain, progress, and power.
Episode 264: Uncovering the Racism You’ve Been Taught
In this episode, In this episode, host Ama-Robin dives deep into how white people, even those who consider themselves allies, unknowingly perpetuate racism through ingrained and socialized behaviors.
Episode 263: Fighting the "C" Word: The Dangers of Complacency
In this episode, we're tackling the "C" word: complacency. Join me, Ama-Robin and explore why complacency is a silent but powerful enemy in our fight for justice and equality. We'll discuss how complacency perpetuates injustice, creates a false sense of accomplishment, erodes empathy, and hinders collective action.
Episode 262: Navigating the Chaos: Confronting Racism in Unexpected Places
In this powerful episode, Black empowerment educator and host Ama-Robin dives into the unpredictable and irrational chaos of living Black in predominantly white spaces. Today, Ama-Robin shares a recent "banking while Black" experience, highlighting the physical, mental, and emotional toll that racism takes on Black people as individuals and communities.
Episode 261: Self-care Special: Building Your Village with Mindfulness and Support - Part 2
In this powerful and transformative episode, host Ama-Robin welcomes back Roxanne Warden as she shares invaluable insights on how mindfulness can help tap into our inner wisdom, addressing common yet detrimental thought patterns such as judgment, pessimism, and the pervasive "I'll be happy when..." mindset. She explains how these patterns are often influenced by societal pressures and offers strategies to replace them with more empowering thoughts.
Episode 260: Self-care Special: Building Your Village with Mindfulness and Support
In this insightful episode of Espresso Talk Today, host Ama-Robin and special guest Roxanne Worden, a dedicated mindfulness coach, discuss how building a diverse support network can lead to personal growth and empowerment within the Black community. Ama-Robin highlights the importance of professionals like doctors, dentists, and mindfulness coaches, while Roxanne delves deeply into the transformative power of mindfulness.
Episode 259: Why I Loathe July 4th in America
In this powerful and defiant episode, host Ama-Robin confronts the painful contradictions of celebrating Independence Day as a Black American such as the ongoing struggles for equal protection, voting rights, and justice, highlighting the contributions and resilience of Black Americans who have fought tirelessly to shape this country.
Episode 257: Juneteenth: A Radical Movement For Reparations And Liberation
In today’s podcast episode, host Ama-Robin explores the historical roots of Juneteenth, the enduring struggles faced by freed people, and the unfinished work of Black liberation. She calls on us to honor our courageous ancestors by continuing their fight for true equality and demanding reparations.
Episode 256: Toward Black Liberation: Imagining A New World
In today’s podcast episode, host Ama-Robin demands Black liberation and discusses dismantling the existing white supremacist structures that force us to "make a way out of no way." We explore the true cost of resilience and the necessity of envisioning a world where Black people thrive, not just survive
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