Black SEL Podcast

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org   In this episode, join Kristen as she talks with her good friend Damaris about her experince at a PWI. This episode gives listeners a look into what it was like at a PWI vs. an HBCU.  Here’s what you can expect: 01:10: Introduction of guest Damaris 06:15: Damaris Talks About her Initial Experience 07:33: The Difference in Experiences 09:07: Navigating Throu...

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org   In this episode, join Kristen as she discusses the importance of culturally responsive education within the African American community and the role of the Black leader in those settings.  Here’s what you can expect: 02:10: What’s new with Kristen and Danger’s of the Mind 02:40: The State of Emergency on America’s Youth 03:30: The History of Black Education...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Danger's of the Mind Podcast, powered by BlackSEL.org . This season, join host Kristen Hopkins as she discusses culturally responsive, culturally affirming, practical Social-Emotional Learning solutions for educators, young professionals, and community leaders. Listen to the trailer to hear what to expect for this upcoming season. Season 3: Episode 1 releases on Apri...

Enjoy this BONUS episode!   Kristen starts the episode off by acknowledging that it's been a while since she has connected with her audience and she talks about all the exciting things Dangers Of The Mind has been up too. She quickly transitions to what is Black SEL and why it is so important during this time.  She also highlights the Black SEL Matters 3-day virtual summit and the importance o...

➡️Black SEL Summit: The current education system is dominated by political narratives that devalue the very people that our schools are supposed to serve. The Black SEL Summit is a space for us to highlight the voices of African-American people in the field and speak to best practices, research, and solutions to sustain SEL in Black Communities. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/blkselsummit23   Do yo...

In this episode, Nicole Jones comes on as a guest and speaks on her new book--- "Unlearn: Ditch Failed Money Habits and Discover Financial Freedom". She talks about how she paid off 80K in student loan debt and Kristen highlights those SEL skills she needed to do so. Kristen also discusses how mismanaging your money can bring about insecurities and Nicole highlights how much confidence she...

In this mini series @KristenDHopkins goes deeper on the Me vs Me Mentality. She touches on how important responsible decision-making is during the process of adopting a Me vs Me Mentality. She goes even deeper to break down the skill of analyzing every situation that is happening that compliments the weaker side of yourself so that you know how to become strong. This quick power-packed episode wil...

Many people have been hiding gifts and talents from the world and in this episode @KristenDHopkins reminds us all about the game of hide and seek and compares this game to many of us in real life. In this quick power-packed episode Kristen uncovers some truths about the major Dangers Of The Mind that hold us back in this game called "Hide & Seek".  ➡️Black SEL Summit: The current educa...

Have you ever felt like you wanted more for yourself but you didn't know where to start? In this quick power packed episode @KristenDHopkins breaks down how to have a "Me VS Me Mentality" and she speaks on 3 skills within the umbrella of Self-management that can help you adopt this mentality.  ➡️Black SEL Summit: The current education system is dominated by political narratives that de...

 One thing that has been made clearer to Kristen over the past few weeks is that Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is critically important during this time of crisis and change.  In this episode Kristen (@KristenDHopkins) talked abut embracing the moments of Do No Disturb and understanding how those moments can enhance your self-awareness, self-management or responsible decision-making skills. She a...

With Kristen's passion for Dangers Of The Mind and  bringing culturally responsive social emotional resources to alternative schools, she had the pleasure to sit down with a principal at one of DOM's partner alternative schools to interview her about all the inside scoop on the alternative world. This podcast episode gives MANY educators and administrators  in these spaces a standing voice...

Are you a educator and feeling burnt out? Are you forgetting your WHY?  Kristen Hopkins sat down with Bloodine Barthelus to learn all about how to awakened the educator in you! The Awakened Educator was developed to encourage those who feel unheard, devalued, and forgotten as a human being in the field of education. Listen to this authentic conversation about real struggles In education and walk a...

Do you feel that you manage your relationships well?  How many people do you not associate with anymore due to a misunderstanding? In this episode Kristen talks about Social-Awareness and how it is all about being able to manage relationships with others. Whether  you are in the work place, school, your home --- it's all about being honest with your boundaries and setting the tone for your rel...

The year is coming to an end and Kristen is telling everyone to gear up for the new decade of our lives. We are not just celebrating a new year, but we are celebrating a new 10 years to get It right, or leave anything In the past that doesn't need to go Into this new decade. Kristen shares 5 tips on how to set the tone for the new year and highlights some key Social-Emotional skills you need t...

Kristen opens this episode with explaining why she's been M.I.A. and what has been a heavy load in her life. She highlights Social-Emotional Skills that can help you overcome the heavy loads in your own life and allows you to relate through her own mistakes. She also challenges listeners to think about what "heavy loads" look like in your own life and the ones you may have overcome.  F...

This episode was recorded live on at The Urban Assembly Girls Conference Powered by Dangers Of The Mind Social-Emotional Forum. Althea Heart joins us as she talks about some of the Social-Emotional skills she did not have while on reality TV and growing up. Althea is very transparent with us in this interview and you will get a inside view of her world.  Instagram: @Luvaltheaheart

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Samuel Oladipo  for a very insightful conversation on the effects of Social-Emotional Learning. Samuel is an educator who believes that culturally responsive pedagogy is critical to addressing the issues of the opportunity and access gap. As someone who is social justice oriented, he sees education as one of the most powerful mechanisms in breaking the cycles...

On this episode, Kristen is joined by her Rooselvelt STAY class who is apart of the DOM program. The students found a great interest in statistics that mean something to them. We share alarming statistics that focus on the Urban Community. You will hear opinions from students and understand that we are all walking statistics it's up to us to choose what what category we are put in. 

Do you have trouble "Managing it All"? On this episode, Kristen brings fellow DOMinator and SEL champion, David Adams on to share key tools to help everyday people manage it all. David is the Director of Social-Emotional Learning at The Urban Assembly. He previously served as the Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator for District 75 where he shaped the District's approach to social-emo...

When you think of the winner circle what does that really mean to you? On this episode, Kristen breaks down a winners mentality and everything you have to combat on a daily basis to remain a winner.  For more resources check out: www.dangersofthemind.com 

Have you ever experienced a delay in your life? Often times when our expectations are so high and that thing we expecting doesn't come through, we find ourselves easily falling into distractions, complacency, insecurities and so on. On this episode, Kristen is joined by DOM Brand Ambassador- Brodrick Wlliams as they go through key tools needed to survive a delay in your life.  Grab our Dangers...

Are you in a place in your life where you know you are suppose to be growing but your not growing? Or are you growing and continue to be stagnant with your growth? On this episode, Kristen explains how to embrace growing pains and what tools you will need during the process to appreciate your growth. For more tools on this topic visit www.dangersofthemind.com

On this episodes, Kristen touches on complacency and how so many people are already complacent and the new year just started. She shares 5 tips to break free from complacency and not allow it to be your friend any longer. It's time to walk in your fullest purpose in 2019!    Learn more about Dangers of the Mind by visiting our website: www.dangersofthemind.com 

Are you a frequent flyer? Someone who flies above the drama, negativity, distractions, fear and everything in between? This episode compares how being a frequent flyer on a plane can consist of the same framework in your mind. Listen up and get ready to fly high every single day! 

Have you every looked up and realized you had a lot going on and didn't know how to handle it all? Yeah, it happens to the best of us! This episode Kristen talks about getting back to the basics. She shares her views on how one may have lost what they love, and how imperative it is to go back and love the foundations that you've built. Let's get back to the basics!