Tiny Awakenings Podcast

Originally titled "The Essence of Female Energy in its Truest Form" I thought it was time for a change and its honestly taken me YEARS find something just right. This is my favorite self written poem and I put it over a track to make it relaxing... so cringe yet relaxing haha.  Support the show

In this episode, Dr. Kris Del Welde, Director of Women's and Gender Studies at the College of Charleston talk about the program, growing against the grain, the evolution of her Queer/Nonbinary students and so much more! A sociologist by trade Kris sees the big picture but in the backdrop of personal/individual experience... she has this way of seeing you and really really listening...    Lear...

This episode is a crash course on all things gender! Of course I didn't get too far in the weeds in 15mins, give me a break, but this episode is a great icebreaker for folks who may have questions about what gender is... and why it may seem so complicated. As promised here are some recommendation: Foundational Book Recommendation: Is Gender Fluid? A primer for the 21st century by Sally Hines ...

In this episode, I speak on the obvious... that men don't get the soft gentle care they deserve, from their care givers, friends, family and certainly not from one another. I also talk about how this lack of care has produced misogyny and homophobia... yea that. BUT with love in front and personal grievances aside, this one's for the boys!!!  Support the show

In this episode, Aaron talks about his focus on men's mental health care and substance abuse therapy. From college/pop culture, to early signs of addiction, to Delta 9 and drinking a little more than you'd like there's SOMETHING in this episode for everyone!  I will be back here to give more resources but for now take Aaron's "first step" and... Schedule an appointmen...

In this episode I talk about how harmful it is to tell ourselves "No One Cares" especially as an inceptive to be productive or motivate positive outcomes.  If you're curious to check out the incredible work of my fav non-binary power house, Alok Menon, follow this link - https://www.alokvmenon.com Support the show

In this Tiny Awakening, we talk to be or not to be a 'ride or die'. I also share my struggles with the mental and physical isolation caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic.  Book recommendation: “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck” (2016) by Mark Manson  Connect: https://linktr.ee/reaganalys   Support the show

In the Tiny Awakening, I walk about the all to well known phrase "time heals all wounds" ahhh no it does not! Here is my public declaration to never shy away from tough conversations in the spirit of agreeable... conflict can be cure friends and time can be a used to manipulate.  Connect: https://linktr.ee/reaganalys   Support the show

In this episode, I speak with my friend Leah Johnson about getting lost in the sauce of love, our struggles accepting care, overcoming our pride and so much more! This episode feel so personal but that's what Leah does to me... if we don't do anything else we gone keep it real. Follow Leah on IG @_LeahLives!  Connect: https://linktr.ee/reaganalys   Single on Purpose by John Kim on Audibl...

In this Tiny Awakening, I share a spoken word poem I wrote back in 2019. For those who don’t know I won a writing competition about the historical/biological evolution of humans as we migrated outside of Africa (The Original Journeys of Humanity) in 2013. Really this is just the spoken word “I’m an activist now” version of that original essay.  Book recommendation: “White Rage: The Unspoken Truth...

In this Tiny Awakening, I am reintroduced to the African Humanistic Philosophy of Ubuntu. Reminiscing about the time I spent in Peace Education at the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Kigali, Rwanda. Ubumuntu or Ubuntu is an expression of our shared humanity, actively expressed through empathy and care for other people.   Book Recommendation: “Ishmael” (1992) by Daniel Quinn ~ not about the genocide or...

In this Tiny Awakening you get to know a little bit more about your host! I’m a young Queer Black Woman from the South & the rest well you’ll have to fit play to hear. Please feel free to reach out to me or request to join the show by using the link below.  Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/reaganalys   More About Me: https://today-cofc-edu.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/today.cofc.edu/2021/03/18/stu...

In the Tiny Awakening, I take one in the chin. It’s been a challenge for me in the past to let go of relationships. Watch friends or intimate partners walk away is hard… but I’ve learned that it’s better to let go than continue to minimize myself or to make promises I’m not willing to keep.  Connect: https://linktr.ee/reaganalys   Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tinyawakenings   Support the s...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Clarence V. Spicer - a Social Psychologist, father and professor. We dig into concepts like explicit and implicit bias, internalized racism, Jim Crew, desegregation, the “one drop role” and how we have managed to navigate racism. I HAD to speak with Dr. Spicer, as someone who grew up in Jim Crew, marched in the Civil Rights Movement and studied the Psychology of Pr...

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