The EMPOWER Lab
Black and EMPOWERed Podcast
The best thing about being Black is our ability to adapt, overcome, and thrive. On the Black and EMPOWERed podcast, we highlight Black excellence, talk about the science of physical, mental, and behavioral health, and interview experts in the field. Join the EMPOWER lab as we continue to focus on Engaging Minorities in Prevention, Outreach, Wellness, Education, and Research. If you are a student, organizational leader, thinker, healer, creator, or anyone who would like to explore how to best utilize your personal strengths, resources, and talents, then this is the podcast for you! *We are a pa...
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Oct 2, 2025
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REEC Radio Rebroadcast 10.09.2021 29:28
Join us on this rebroadcast episode of REEC radio's interview with our very own Dr. Isha Metzger. Dr. Metzger will discuss racial trauma, coping, and how she challenges systemic racism using a multi-level approach. Follow on social media REEC Radio Dr. Isha Metzger The EMPOWER Lab
Suicidality Among Black Teens - Interview with Dr. Isha Metzger 01.09.2021 1:03:47
Join us today as we listen to Liz Tung interview Dr. Isha Metzger as she discusses suicidality in Black youth, risk factors and barriers that may impact access to health care and mental health services in Black communities, and how to actively participate in reducing existing barriers, whether you are a clinical or community member. Important Links: ‘We are in a state of emergency’: What's behind...
The State of Black Mental Health 04.08.2021 1:03:01
Listen in on this special panel discussion on the state of Black mental health, featuring Dr. Earl Turner, Dr. Donell Barnett, Dr. Maryam Jernigan-Noesi, and our very own Dr. Isha Metzger. Join the panelists as they discuss coping and healing, increased stress in our communities of color, the need for culturally responsive clinicians, explicit conversations about racism between parents and childre...
How to Set Up a Research Team 14.07.2021 1:26:45
Join us on this special episode in collaboration with Yale University's Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Aids, CIRA, panel discussion on how to set up a research team. Learn how the panel members discuss creating the culture they want within their teams, managing, mentoring, and developing your research staff. To learn more about Yale University's CIRA program click here .
Corona Kiki 16.06.2021 41:54
In today's episode, we are gonna be real with our audience about our experiences with COVID-19, while being in grad school and still trying to maintain a sense of normalcy the best that we can during these hectic times. Join us as we discuss what it's been like for us and also cover some coping tips that we have found useful in our personal lives. Check out our socials: Instagram Twitter Faceboo...
MedPage Interview on Cultural Humility 26.05.2021 28:28
This week join us for a special interview with Kara Grant, Enterprise and Investigative Writer for MedPage, and our very own Dr. Isha Metzger as they discuss how to treat Ethno-Racial trauma with cultural humility. You can learn more about MedPage and Kara Grant on the MedPage website . The original episode aired on April 26, 2021, through MedPage and be sure to check out our social media accounts...
Psychoeducation on Racial Stress & Trauma 05.05.2021 1:07:38
Come join the Black & Empowered team as we interview Dr. Isha Metzger and discuss racial stress and trauma in the context of psychoeducation. What is psychoeducation? How can it benefit you? And we'll also discuss coping strategies that can help in your healing.
How to be a Better Ally 07.04.2021 47:57
Join the Black & Empowered team as we discuss allyship and how to be a better ally without falling into the stereotypical 'white savior' trope. Our special guests this week are Ian Raugh and Miriam Zegarac from the University of Georgia's Clinical Psychology program.
Racial Trauma is Real: Coping & Healing 10.02.2021 54:52
What is racial trauma? Media this past year has been especially flooded with images exhibiting the negative experiences that many Black people face in their daily lives. In today's episode we are going to breakdown what racial trauma is, and more importantly how to heal and cope with these experiences with our expert guest Dr. Maryam M. Jernigan-Noesi. To learn more about Dr. Jernigan-Noesi and...
Breaching the Tower: Applying to Grad School 08.01.2021 1:14:55
Want to get into graduate school in psychology? Well, in this episode we talk about how you can do that! We are joined by two special guests, Violeta Rodriguez and Dominique La Barrie, from our Clinical and BBS psychology programs to talk about how they got into grad school and what you can do based on where you are.
Special Episode: ABCT's Interpersonal Podcast 16.12.2020 35:14
Description Join us this week for a very special episode of the Black & EMPOWERed Podcast! Every year the Child Maltreatment and Interpersonal Violence Special Interest Group (CMIV SIG) of The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies sponsors a keynote address at their annual meeting. This year, Dr. Isha Metzger spoke about her research on racial socialization and addressing interpersona...
Meet the family 21.10.2020 40:36
Welcome to the first episode of the Black and EMPOWERed podcast! In this episode we introduce ourselves and tell you a bit about what this podcast will look like in the future. Press play to meet the family!
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