BEAM: Black Healing Remixed - The Podcast

In this episode, Yolo Akili Robinson dives deep with Dr. Evan Auguste about  the role of ancestral practices and spirituality in Black communities, focusing on how these practices can both heal and resist systemic oppression. They examine the tension between inherited spiritual traditions and modern ideologies, particularly within the context of Black churches and the challenges of honoring legaci...

In this episode, we spoke with Courtney B. Vance, Dr. Robin L. Smith, and Devin Michael Lowe. We dive deep into a powerful conversation about Black masculinity, mental health, and vulnerability. We discussed how masculinity is often defined by lies and emotional repression, leading to long-term struggles with vulnerability. Throughout the discussion, we explored the importance of creating safe spa...

In this episode Natalie Patterson and Dr. Jennifer Mullan, author of Decolonizing Therapy , explore the emotional and psychological toll of systemic racism and societal pressures, particularly on marginalized communities. They discuss how microaggressions, trauma, and a lack of support impact people dealing with racial and economic stress, while challenging traditional therapy approaches that ofte...

In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with the incredible Tabitha Brown, a renowned actress, vegan lifestyle influencer, and author, who opened up about her journey to success and how she’s stayed grounded despite her rising fame. Tabitha shared how she maintains balance in her family life, career, and sense of self, all while staying connected to her roots. She reflected on the challe...

Emmy and Peabody award winning author, Antonia Hylton, whose groundbreaking book, M adness: Race & Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum , uncovers the deep-seated injustices of Crownsville State Hospital, originally known as the Hospital for the Negro Insane of Maryland. Through the experiences of patients, doctors, nurses and community members, Hylton uses Crownsville’s history to  expose the deep s...

SEASON TWO OF BLACK HEALING REMIXED IS COMING!! This season Natalie & Yolo are back with powerful and critical conversations on spirituality, psychology, healing, masculinity and much more; giving us fuel to ground and root ourselves as we challenge this political moment. And they have company: The brilliant and beautiful Tabitha Brown, award winning actor Courtney B Vance, activist Devin Mich...

Yolo and Natalie share the belief that the best and oftentimes most important work is what comes up in real time, in the moment. In this episode, witness the on set breakdown to breakthrough moment. A behind the scenes look at how to have conflict in dignity and in community.

Content Warning: This episode references suicide ideation and self-harm. In this deeply personal episode, Natalie and Yolo share about depression, suicide and mental health distress. Yolo shares his story and experience with ideations.

*Content Warning: This episode contains references to sexual assault.  Natalie and Yolo dig into what it means to provide real care within today’s mental health system. Therapy and healing work are more socially acceptable than ever but what are the rules, boundaries and who can you trust? BEAM Wellness Tools  Pre-Visit Questions to Ask When Visiting Health and Healing Professionals: https://beam....

Content Warning (sexual violence, rape) In this episode, Natalie and Yolo discuss sex, dating, intimacy and the connection between the harm happening in the culture and our mental health.

Meet your hosts: Natalie and Yolo. Learn about the pioneering work of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) and how they remix conversations on mental health and healing.