Inclusive Minds: Voices on Race and Health Equity

Are you or a loved one struggling with chronic relapse, persistent cravings, or anxiety in recovery? This episode is a game-changer. Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross welcomes her longtime friend and expert, Christina Veselak, to dive deep into the often-overlooked biochemical roots of addiction and mental health struggles. Learn how simply changing what and when you eat can eliminate cravings in minutes and...

I am so thrilled to share this incredible conversation with Dr. Camilla Nonterah where we truly dig into her chapter, "Making Space When Black Voices Speak Their Truth." If you've ever felt confused or frustrated by conversations around race and justice, this episode is for you. We break down the complex issues using simple, clear examples that will change how you view everything—from scientific r...

In this vital episode of the Inclusive Minds Podcast, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross welcomes three leading Black academics and co-editors from the book,  Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies . They dive deep into their chapter,  "Systems Failure. Black Children Left Behind,"  providing an unflinching look at how deeply embedded racial bias creates and sustains the devastating  School-to-Pri...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross speaks with pioneer in addiction and trauma recovery, Dr. Claudia Black. The discussion centers on the deep, interconnected issues of  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) ,  toxic shame , and the urgent need for a complex approach to healing addiction and mental illness. They explore how early life trauma fuels destructive adult behaviors, the nece...

In this powerful episode of the Inclusive Minds Podcast, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross speaks with liberation psychotherapist Liana Maneese about her personal and professional journey. Liana, a transracially adopted Afro-Brazilian and Black American woman, shares her "origin story" and the deeply personal impact of anti-Blackness within her own family and most intimate relationships. The conversation exp...

Is our identity only about what people see on the outside? In this powerful and personal conversation, I welcome psychotherapist Meyleen Velasquez, one of the incredible authors from the book that inspired this podcast. Meyleen shares her journey as a Latinx immigrant and how her experience with vitiligo, a condition that affects skin pigmentation, has given her a unique perspective on how the wor...

In this critical episode of Inclusive Minds , Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is joined by esteemed colleague and friend, Paula Edwards Gayfield, a leading expert on eating disorders in BIPOC communities. They dive into a powerful discussion about the unique and often invisible struggles that Black women face when seeking help for eating disorders. From systemic barriers in healthcare to the complex realit...

Dr. Ross and Dr. Fuller dive deep into the importance of authentic allyship, exploring why the time has come for white people to take ownership of systemic racism. Dr. Fuller defines what an authentic ally truly looks like—someone who sponsors and mentors BIPOC individuals, speaks on their behalf, and actively works to create inclusive spaces. The conversation also touches on the economic benefits...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, sits down with Dr. Dietra Hawkins to discuss the transformative power of equity dinners. Dr. Hawkins, a renowned clinical psychologist and CEO of Both And Partners, shares her passion for these unique gatherings that use storytelling and food to spark meaningful dialogue and build community. Dr. Hawkins explains that the purpose of the dinners is...

In this episode, we expose the shocking realities of  environmental racism  and its devastating impact on  public health . Toxicologist Dr. Shannon Z. Jones joins us to discuss how  pollution  from industries and landfills disproportionately harms marginalized communities. From the notorious " Cancer Alley " in Louisiana to the  clean water  crisis in Flint, Michigan, learn how systemic issues cre...

Join Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross on the Inclusive Minds Podcast as she welcomes special guest Dr. Matthew Oware, a leading expert on race and culture. In this insightful episode, we delve into the complex topic of  "reverse passing,"  exploring cases of white individuals who identify and  pass as Black . Drawing from his chapter "How Not to Be an Ally: Critical Race Theory, Afro-Pessimism, and White  W...

Black birthing people in the U.S. are three to four times more likely to die in childbirth than their white counterparts. In New York City, that number is a staggering 9.4 times higher. Why is this happening in modern American medicine, and what can be done to protect Black mothers? In this powerful and essential episode, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is joined by Dr. Ashanda Saint Jean, a board-certifie...

Welcome to the Inclusive Minds Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is joined by Tiffany Benford, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a co-author of "Antiblackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies: Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism." Tiffany, an expert in trauma-informed care with 20 years of personal experience in self-healing fro...

In this episode of the Inclusive Minds Podcast, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is joined by two remarkable authors, Dr. Janie Victoria Ward and Dr. Becky Thompson. They've co-authored a poignant chapter in the book "Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies: Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism," which Dr. Ross proudly co-edited. Janie and Becky delve into their unique,...

The Impact of Systemic Racism on Mental Health Care   Dr. Delbert Wigfall, a retired pediatric nephrologist, joins Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross to discuss the profound impact of systemic racism on healthcare access and outcomes. Drawing from his extensive career and co-authorship of "Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies," Dr. Wigfall shares powerful insights and real-life examples of the d...

Welcome to The Inclusive Minds Podcast! Today, we are joined by the insightful Rev. Kris Watson, Esq. one of the authors of the powerful chapter "The Maniacal Imagination and Moral Ineptitude of the Church: The Construction and Sustainment of White Skin Supremacy" from the book "Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism." Rev...

In this episode, I will be speaking with Dr. Gail Christopher, a renowned social change agent, author, and expert in health equity and racial healing, who joins the podcast to discuss the urgent need for unity and understanding in a divided America. She shares her insights on the historical roots of racial division, the impact of current political and social dynamics, and the power of her RX Racia...

In this episode, I talk with Janelle Johnson, a licensed marriage and family therapist and disability advocate. She sheds light on the critical yet often overlooked intersection of race, neurodiversity, and ableism. Janelle's work centers on understanding how ableism, historically intertwined with racism, impacts individuals with autism and other neurodivergent conditions, particularly within unde...