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July 7, 2020 66 mins

For our 10th episode of the Eriwellbeing podcast (YAY), we have a special guest that we did our very first in-person podcast recording with, Semere Araya.

Semere reached out to us and asked how he could contribute to the EWB community so we recorded this episode with him to share his personal experiences with mental health as well as share insight about his work as a Mental health nurse.

Semere's personal experiences with mental health since a young age has not only informed his profession but also his advocacy for mental health within our communities and beyond. We loved meeting Semere in person and are so grateful to him for making time to record this while on his holiday, we love how you all keep showing up for this community!

* Please excuse the noise background noise, we recorded the episode in a public space as this was a quick turnaround episode. We've done our very best to adjust the sound with the help of @ryan.nile.show who edited the sound on this podcast.

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In this podcast we explore:

Black male mental health.

Semere's personal story with mental health and how it informs his mental health advocacy.

Mental health as a professional/career track.

Semere's experience with therapy and much more.

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Get in touch with Semere

Instagram: @sem_bodysson 

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The Eriwellbeing podcast is a mental health and wellbeing podcast, healing black and brown communities through open and honest conversations about our mental health.

Hosted by Ruthie Zerai and Mikal Woldu.

Produced by  Ruthie Zerai, Mikal Woldu and @purecreationmedia

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Disclaimer:

While we hope you love listening to and learning from the podcast, please note this is not a substitute for seeking professional help from licensed mental health professionals. Ruthie and Miki are not Mental health professionals, we are holding this space as community builders. We encourage you to seek professional help in your local area for any mental health concerns that you may be experiencing.

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