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 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 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 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
Episode 255: Confronting the Chaos: Living Black in white spaces
In today’s podcast episode, join host Ama-Robin as she explores the relentless chaos of living Black in predominantly white spaces - exploring the challenges faced by Black people, from microaggressions, tokenism to racial profiling, economic exploitation and more.
Episode 254: The Hidden Costs of Resilience on Black Health and Wellbeing
In today’s podcast episode, join host Ama-Robin as she explores the phenomenon of John Henryism, highlighting the chronic stress, early mortality, and mental health struggles that result from the constant pressure to work twice as hard in a system stacked against us.
Episode 251: Everyday Discrimination Scale: Confronting Racial Stress in the Workplace
In today’s podcast episode, Join Ama-Robin and Mel as they dive deep into the Every Day Discrimination Scale (EDDS), discussing the often-overlooked yet deeply impactful issue of workplace discrimination and harassment.
Episode 250: Black & Bold: Core Values Ain't Just For White Folks!
In today’s thought-provoking episode with the Espresso Talk Today Team, we delve into the unique journey of identifying and living by core values as Black folks. Through powerful anecdotes and insightful analysis, we explore how racism can disrupt our alignment with core values, making it a challenging endeavor.
Episode 246: Five Uncomfortable Truths About Racial Stress
In this podcast episode, we address Professor Smith’s five statements about racial stress. These "Uncomfortable Truths" are difficult to hear but important to know. Join us for this uncommon conversation as we dive deep into racial stress, racism, and white supremacy.
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