Untying Knots: Minds and Souls Untethered

A knot is a focus point in a rope. Multiple knots can shorten the length of rope. A knot can disrupt how a rope coils or uncoils. A knot can also be a place to provide a grip for climbing and holding something in place. Our lives can be full of knots that can be either helpful or unhelpful. The Untying Knots podcast is here to stimulate listeners by untying knots that hamper our understanding around mental health issues, and helping to find the knots that are there to help one climb or stop their fall. We focus on sharing information, education about mental health, psychotherapy and the practice of it from a Black-Indigenous-Person-of-Color lens. We interview people who work in the field of mental health. We discuss myths and realities about the field, and we talk with creatives on how mental health impacts the challenges they face, how they overcome these challenges, and how it helps them live an authentic empowered life.

Episodes

Ep.87 Amber Ontiveros:Heal The Four Woundings

July 15, 2024 • 60 mins

I chat with Amber Ontiveros. Who is the author of Heal The Four Woundings: A Guide to Ending Discord and Discrimination. We discuss the 4 wounds, as well as the blend of mental health and spirituality. Please listen, enjoy, and share Links: healthefourwoundings.com linkedin.com/in/amberontiveros

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Ep 86 Rupert Kinnard, Cartoonist: 40 years of Cathartic Comics

July 2, 2024 • 60 mins

I chat with Rupert Kinnard.Who is a BIPOC & LGBTQ identified, Cartoonist and Creator of Cathartic Comics. Whose collective work has been gathered together and is being release by StackDeck Press as OOOPs, I just Catharted! 40 years of Cathartic Comics. Its crowdfunding launches on . Please listen, check it out, and support this part of our BIPOC & LGBTQ History. Links: OOOPs, I just Catharted! 40 years of Cathartic Comics ...

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Ep 85. Jordan Green: Artist - We Belong

June 24, 2024 • 60 mins

Pride Celebration Month I chat with Jordan Green, who is one of the artist, and first time artist in the Black LGBTQ Graphic Anthology We Belong from Stackdeck Press. We talk about his journey, work, and life experiences that informed his work. As well as being Blerds and part of ONYX Men. Listen, share, and enjoy Links: IG: @jkgartz. https://stackeddeckpress.com

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Ep.84 CandacetheMagnificent:Queer Voiceactor,TTRPG player,Writer

June 17, 2024 • 60 mins

Candace McAfee, also known as Candace the Magnificent, is a Black queer genderfluid voice actor, TTRPG performer, streamer and writer. When they’re not working, she enjoys obsessing over pop culture, collecting books, spending time with their two cats, and making beautiful things. Links: https://linktr.ee/candacethemagnificent IG: https://www.instagram.com/candacethemagnificent/ Black and Pink Abolition: https://www....

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Ep 83. SSAmbrose:TTRPG Performer, Creative Director, and Founder

June 10, 2024 • 60 mins

Celebrating Pride I chat with SS Ambrose (She/They) who is an Award Winning TTRPG Performer and the Creative Director and Founder of Othersider Studios. We discussed producing Actual Play games and Queer Horror. Listen, enjoy, and share. Links: IG& Twitter: ssambrose_ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/othersiderstudios Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@othersiderstudios Bluesky: Othersider Studios A Weekend with...

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Ep. 82 Joe Hawkins: LGBTQ Leader,Activists, & Promoter

June 3, 2024 • 60 mins

LGBTQ Pride We start of this month of LGBTQ Pride, with short interview with Joe Hawkins. Who has many roles including Leader and co-founder of the Oakland LGBTQ Center, LGBTQ Health& Wellness Activists, and Event Promoter of Blatino Oasis. Include being a husband and Father. So please listen, share, and enjoying this Pride. Links: https://www.facebook.com/joehawkinsoakland https://www.instagram.com/oaklandlgbtqcenter/ ...

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Ep.81 Erin Findley,PsyD-Neurodiversity Couples work

May 20, 2024 • 60 mins

I chat with Dr. Erin Findley PsyD., who is a Psychologist in Napa, Ca who has interest and focus on working with Neurodiversity in Couples. Especially when both member of the relationship are Neurodiversity identities. So listen, learn, and share. Links: https://www.erinfindley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-findley-psyd/

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Ep.80 Erin Findley,PsyD-Brainspotting&Gaming/Tabletop RolePlaying

May 6, 2024 • 60 mins

I chat with Dr. Erin Findley PsyD., who is a Psychologist in Napa, Ca is a Certificate Brainspotting and Consultant who also uses Brainspotting for Gaming in TableTop Roleplaying (TTRPG) as well as a few related topics. So listen, learn, and share. Links: https://www.erinfindley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-findley-psyd/

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Ep.79 TheraBlerdOut: American Society of Magical Negroes

April 22, 2024 • 60 mins

Welcome back to another TheraBlerdOut session, with Dr. Mercedes Samudio, LCSW. We discuss the movie The American Society of Magical Negroes. So check it out and share Link: http://shameproofparenting.com

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Ep.78 TheraBlerdOut-Spider-verse:The Hero Within (Short)

April 8, 2024 • 60 mins

Dr. Mercedes Samudio and I Once more TheraBlerdOut, as we discussed the recently release short from the Spider-verse:The Hero Within. Which was done with connection to the Kevin Love Foundation, and mental health. Check it out and share it. Links: http://shameproofparenting.com Youtube: https://youtu.be/AFPLRIdn1pk?si=M9LQ7aW8VRSEt7fE Kevin Love Foundation: Lesson Plan https://kevinlovefund.org/spider-man-lesson/

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Ep 77 Brandon O'Brien: Writer, Poet, and TTRPGer

March 25, 2024 • 60 mins

I chat with Brandon O'Brien, who is a writer, performance poet, teaching artist, and game designer from Trinidad and Tobago. We read some selective pieces from his poetry collection Can you sign my tentacle? As well as discuss mental health, supporting community, and Big Bad Con. So listen and share. Links: brandonobrien.xyz @therisingtithes on Twitter & Instagram The Speculate! podcast at speculatesf.com The Skiffy and F...

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Ep 76 Jerry Grayson: Khepera Publishing

March 11, 2024 • 60 mins

I chat with Jerry Grayson of Khepera Publishing. Jerry is the publisher of several Tabletop Role Playing Games(TTRPG) which have a more POC/Black focus to them. Khepera publishing products are : Godsend Agenda, Hellas, Atlantis, Mythic D6 system, Bastion, Terra Oblivion, and Irin. If you are interested in playing these? Use the code to get copies from DrivethurRPG. Links: https://kheperapublishing.com ATLANTIS: The Secon...

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Ep75. Jubi Arriola-Headley, Poet: Bound

February 26, 2024 • 60 mins

Black History/Pride/ Celebration Returning guest Jubi Arriola-Headley and I chat about their new book of Poetry Bound. We discuss the work and motivation/stories behind this collection of poems. We read several of them, and I hope you share them. Links https://www.justjubi.com https://www.instagram.com/jubijustjubi/ Bound https://www.perseabooks.com/bound

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Ep74. David Archer-Author:Racial Trauma Recovery&Black Meditation

February 19, 2024 • 60 mins

Black History/Pride/Celebraton I chat once again with David Archer, MSW, MFT, and Author about their other 2 books Racial Truma Recovery and Black Meditation. As find out that 5th book is on it's way to the world too. Please listen and share Links: https://archertherapy.com/links/ Black Meditation https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450441 Racial Trauma Recovery https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450472

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Ep.73 Dxtr Spits: Spoken Word & "#How Men Cry"

February 12, 2024 • 60 mins

Black History/Pride/Celebration I chat with Dxtr Spits, Spoken Word Artist, Entrepreneur, and Creator of #How Men Cry. We talk about Black Men's mental health and expression. How #How Men Cry can support men. Dxtr also share several piece of their work on their life experience. Please listen and share with the men in your life. Links: https://howmencry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dxtr_spits/ https://www.facebook....

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Ep.72 Dr. Damon Silas: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

February 5, 2024 • 60 mins

Black History/Pride/ Celebration I chat with Dr. Damon Silas, about the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). We focus on what it is, how it works, and we demo it. This demo is focus for Black, LGBT, and Men who are seeking to their best selves. So please listen and share. Links: https://damonsilaspsychology.com From Mourning To Knight: Overcoming Loss https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07949YRGS?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_rSgqzbJEWMN1C&t...

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Encore Ep. 57 Aaron Johnson: Black Men as Chronically Under Touched

January 29, 2024 • 60 mins

Black History/Pride/Celebration Month Replaying. I had always felt this episode would have been good for February. So we're going to replay this one. Please enjoy my chat with Aaron Johnson who is a co-founder of Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action. We discuss the subject of being Chronically Under Touched, and most especially for Black Men. Since the events of the Pandemic Lockdown, the subject of physical connect and touch ...

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Ep. 71 Pam Punzalan: Writer, CEO, Queer Advocate, and Gamer

January 15, 2024 • 60 mins

I chat this time with Pam Punzalan, who I had chance to finally meet at Big Bad Con 2023. Pam is a Writier and Lead Editor on a numerous Table Top Roleplaying Games, The Executive Director of Dames Making Games of Toronto, Queer Advocate, and Gamer. We talk about their work on Blades in the Dark: Dagger Isles, as well as their work in bring more marginalized voice to the gaming world through their nonprofit and the venue of Big Bad...

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Ep.70 Logan Boese: Actor, Writer, and Story Guide

January 2, 2024 • 60 mins

I chat with Logan Boese, who is an Actor, Writer, and Story Guide for the Table Top RolePlaying Game (TTRPG) Coyote and Crow. We discuss the game, Native America stories and ethos around stories. As well as the stories and drives that come up while playing TTRPGs and story telling in a none western centric focus. We as always discuss mental health too. So listen, explore, and share. Links: Logan Boese https://www.loganboese.com ...

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EP 69: Ajuan Mance: "What Brothers do all day..."

December 18, 2023 • 60 mins

I chat once again with Author and Illustrator Ajuan Mance. About their new illustrated children's book What Brothas do all day...?. We does the inspiration about the book, their journey and experience as an Illustrator with an Academic background, and the nature of art in Black community. And this book makes an nice gift for the holidays. So listen and share Link: https://www.ajuanmance.com https://www.kirkusreviews.com/bo...

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Ep 86 Rupert Kinnard, Cartoonist: 40 years of Cathartic Comics

Ep 85. Jordan Green: Artist - We Belong

Ep.84 CandacetheMagnificent:Queer Voiceactor,TTRPG player,Writer

Ep 83. SSAmbrose:TTRPG Performer, Creative Director, and Founder

Ep. 82 Joe Hawkins: LGBTQ Leader,Activists, & Promoter

Ep.81 Erin Findley,PsyD-Neurodiversity Couples work

Ep.80 Erin Findley,PsyD-Brainspotting&Gaming/Tabletop RolePlaying

Ep.79 TheraBlerdOut: American Society of Magical Negroes

Ep.78 TheraBlerdOut-Spider-verse:The Hero Within (Short)

Ep 77 Brandon O'Brien: Writer, Poet, and TTRPGer

Ep 76 Jerry Grayson: Khepera Publishing

Ep75. Jubi Arriola-Headley, Poet: Bound

Ep74. David Archer-Author:Racial Trauma Recovery&Black Meditation

Ep.73 Dxtr Spits: Spoken Word & "#How Men Cry"

Ep.72 Dr. Damon Silas: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Encore Ep. 57 Aaron Johnson: Black Men as Chronically Under Touched

Ep. 71 Pam Punzalan: Writer, CEO, Queer Advocate, and Gamer

Ep.70 Logan Boese: Actor, Writer, and Story Guide

EP 69: Ajuan Mance: "What Brothers do all day..."

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