Welcome back to another TheraBlerdOut session, with Dr. Mercedes Samudio, LCSW. We discuss the movie The American Society of Magical Negroes. So check it out and share Link: http://shameproofparenting.com

Dr. Mercedes Samudio and I Once more TheraBlerdOut, as we discussed the recently release short from the Spider-verse:The Hero Within. Which was done with connection to the Kevin Love Foundation, and mental health. Check it out and share it. Links: http://shameproofparenting.com Youtube: https://youtu.be/AFPLRIdn1pk?si=M9LQ7aW8VRSEt7fE Kevin Love Foundation: Lesson Plan https://kevinlovefund.org/spider-man-lesson/

I chat with Brandon O'Brien, who is a writer, performance poet, teaching artist, and game designer from Trinidad and Tobago. We read some selective pieces from his poetry collection Can you sign my tentacle? As well as discuss mental health, supporting community, and Big Bad Con. So listen and share. Links: brandonobrien.xyz  @therisingtithes on Twitter & Instagram The Speculate! podcast at speculatesf.com  The Skiffy and Fanty Show at skiffyandfanty.com

I chat with Jerry Grayson of Khepera Publishing. Jerry is the publisher of several Tabletop Role Playing Games(TTRPG) which have a more POC/Black focus to them. Khepera publishing products are : Godsend Agenda, Hellas, Atlantis, Mythic D6 system, Bastion, Terra Oblivion, and Irin. If you are interested in playing these? Use the code to get copies from DrivethurRPG. Links: https://kheperapublishing.com ATLANTIS: The Second Age https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9ef2866fab HELLAS: Worlds of Sun and Stone https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9c7d76d7a5 MYTHIC D6 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?discount=9be31ae9f5

Black History/Pride/ Celebration Returning guest Jubi Arriola-Headley and I chat about their new book of Poetry Bound. We discuss the work and motivation/stories behind this collection of poems. We read several of them, and I hope you share them. Links https://www.justjubi.com https://www.instagram.com/jubijustjubi/ Bound https://www.perseabooks.com/bound

Black History/Pride/Celebraton I chat once again with David Archer, MSW, MFT, and Author about their other 2 books Racial Truma Recovery and Black Meditation. As find out that 5th book is on it's way to the world too. Please listen and share Links: https://archertherapy.com/links/ Black Meditation https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450441 Racial Trauma Recovery https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450472

Black History/Pride/Celebration I chat with Dxtr Spits, Spoken Word Artist, Entrepreneur, and Creator of #How Men Cry. We talk about Black Men's mental health and expression. How #How Men Cry can support men. Dxtr also share several piece of their work on their life experience. Please listen and share with the men in your life. Links: https://howmencry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dxtr_spits/ https://www.facebook.com/DXTRSpits/ https://soundcloud.com/dxtrspits

Black History/Pride/ Celebration I chat with Dr. Damon Silas, about the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). We focus on what it is, how it works, and we demo it. This demo is focus for Black, LGBT, and Men who are seeking to their best selves. So please listen and share. Links:  https://damonsilaspsychology.com From Mourning To Knight: Overcoming Loss https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07949YRGS?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_rSgqzbJEWMN1C&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpe What’s Your ACTION Plan? 6 Powerful Ways To Get Unstuck In Your Life Now http://books2read.com/u/mZ5qjR

Black History/Pride/Celebration Month Replaying. I had always felt this episode would have been good for February. So we're going to replay this one. Please enjoy my chat with Aaron Johnson who is a co-founder of Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action. We discuss the subject of being Chronically Under Touched, and most especially for Black Men. Since the events of the Pandemic Lockdown, the subject of physical connect and touch have gained more attention. For men, and especially Black Men how and why we are touch can have an impact on how we relate and function in the world. Listen, and share out conversation. Links Website: CUTProject.org, Unrestedlabor.com Email: unrestedlabor@gmail.com Instagram: @holistic_resistance @cut.project

I chat this time with Pam Punzalan, who I had chance to finally meet at Big Bad Con 2023. Pam is a Writier and Lead Editor on a numerous Table Top Roleplaying Games, The Executive Director of Dames Making Games of Toronto, Queer Advocate, and Gamer. We talk about their work on Blades in the Dark: Dagger Isles, as well as their work in bring more marginalized voice to the gaming world through their nonprofit and the venue of Big Bad Con. Additionally the challenges of being Queer and Immigrant in todays world. Links: Dames Making Games https://damesmakinggames.org IG, Twitter, & Bluesky: TheDoveTailor

I chat with Logan Boese, who is an Actor, Writer, and Story Guide for the Table Top RolePlaying Game (TTRPG) Coyote and Crow. We discuss the game, Native America stories and ethos around stories. As well as the stories and drives that come up while playing TTRPGs and story telling in a none western centric focus. We as always discuss mental health too. So listen, explore, and share. Links: Logan Boese https://www.loganboese.com Coyote and Crow TTRPG https://coyoteandcrow.net IG:https://www.instagram.com/loganboese/

I chat once again with Author and Illustrator Ajuan Mance. About their new illustrated children's book What Brothas do all day...?. We does the inspiration about the book, their journey and experience as an Illustrator with an Academic background, and the nature of art in Black community. And this book makes an nice gift for the holidays. So listen and share Link: https://www.ajuanmance.com https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ajuan-mance/what-do-brothas-do-all-day/

I chat with Kelly Baker, LMFT about her work at Onyx Trauma Healing Center, ExpresArte Cultural Wellness Collective, and Brainspotting. Especially their work at ExpresArte, which helps in the training and support for BIPOC Therapist entering the field. We talk about the challenges and support this program faces. As well as the organization that help support this program in in California. Listen, and share Links: https://www.hanfordonyxcounseling.com/1home/ https://www.expresartewellness.org

I chat with David Archer: MSW, MFT, Psychotherapist, and Author. We discuss 2 of his books Anti-Racist Psychotherapy and his Afrofuturistic book Black Mountain. We explore what motived each one, how they can help, and enjoy of our shared enjoy of mental health, anime, and Afrofuturism. Listen, enjoy, think, and share. Links https://archertherapy.com www.archertherapy.com/links https://www.linkedin.com/in/archertherapy/ https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781777450434 https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781998871018

In this Special program: Dr. Mercedes Samudio discuss the MCU movie The Marvels. From the lens of BIPOC, Mental Health Professionals, and Blerds. We try not to give spoilers, but some slip in. As well as some the other various genres that have overlaps with what we experienced. But thing I strongly suggest, go look at it with your own eyes. Links: http://shameproofparenting.com

I chat with Brain Ragas, is the Director of the SF Aids Foundation program Black Brothers Esteem. Which services Queer Blackman with community and those who are living with HIV. We talk about this type of work, the need for it, and a number of the challenges facing Queer Black men in the San Franscisco, Ca. Listen and share. Link: https://www.sfaf.org/programs/black-health/

Special Program In this Special Program, I chat with Richard Ruane. Chief Editor on the Table Top Roleplaying Game (TTRPG), Moonlight on Roseville Beach. We discuss the game, its creation and influences, Hammer films, Queer Culture and History, the Kickstarter, and working with Symphony Entertainment. Listen, Share, and support the Kickstarter. Links Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/r-rook/moonlight-on-roseville-beach-hardbacks-and-offset-paperbacks?ref=user_menu Website: https://www.r-rook.studio IG: @rrookstudio Itch.io https://r-rook.itch.io

I get the blessed and delightful chance to talk with London Carlisle. Who is an actor of stage, and audio drama. They are an avid gamer of Table Top Games, both as a player and Gamesmaster. With that work on stage there are trained in stage combat, and most especially Katana, via the Samurai Sword Soul theatre company. We talk about their upcoming D&D in a Castle in April 2024. As well as being an actor and Blerd in the TTRPG spaces. London also has a podcast and a YouTube channel with his fellow gamers. Check this episode out and share. Links https://www.londoncarlisle.com IG: @londoncarlisle Spot Hidden https://www.youtube.com/@spothidden One11 podcast https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1670367139 Samurai Sword Soul Theater https://www.samuraiswordsoul.com

I chat with fellow Mental Health Profession and friend Dr. Eric DitzMedrud. We talk about his new book The Better Man: A guide to consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex. In our discuss we talk about Connect, Repression, Trauma, and Play. As well as the Myth and Realities around mental health. Check it out and share. Links: @DrEricFitz Author Landing Page: https://www.drericfitz.com/the-better-man Amazon: https://amzn.to/43jojfY Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/TheBetterManBN Bookshop: https://bit.ly/TheBetterManBkshp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericfitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericfitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drericfitz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drericfitz Twitter: https://twitter.com/drericfitz @WonderwellPress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonderwellpress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wonderwellpress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wonderwellpress Twitter: https://twitter.com/wonderwellpress

Content Warning: Death, Death of child, Stillbirth In this Special Programing, Yuvelca Magdalena joins us again to discuss their new book The Stillbirth Prevention Advocate. We discuss the stigma around Stillbirth, how it is handled, and what we can do more about. We discuss Trauma language and the invisible web of grief that connects them. Links: https://www.facebook.com/yuvelca.reyes.7 https://www.instagram.com/doulaonthegrow/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvelca-magdalena-aarrington-59896887/ Yuvelca.com Email to use is info@Yuvelca.com