series with the founder of Inclusive Therapists, Melody and TU Co-host, Sue Marriott. We are pushing for more inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonialized practices.The conversation is challenging but important as we explore liberation psychology that helps us recognize and unlearn patterns of thinking that are rooted in colonization and European Western educ ... Show More
May 2023
Let’s talk about it: A Pathway for Conversations & Meaningful Change on Climate with Dr. Anna Graybeal (Series SRIW, Ep 4, 205)
It shouldn’t have to be so scary to address the elephant in the room – and we’re here to do just that on the environmental crisis
It is easy to shy away from tough conversations about the state of our world. Leaning into defenses – like resisting the conversation – can feel like ... Show More
56m 47s
May 2023
Navigating Racial Trauma & Identity with Gliceria Pérez & Debra Chatman-Finley Part 1 (SRIW Series, Ep 2, 203)
This is part of the series, Secure Relating in an Insecure World AND the first of a 2-parter on racial trauma! BIPOC therapists tell the truth about their experiences - from corporate America to working in child protective services, this discussion is full of painful yet unfortun ... Show More
53m 52s
Jan 2025
How Do I Stop Being Such A People Pleaser?
JVN sits down with Kati Morton, a licensed therapist and bestselling author, to dive deep into the world of people-pleasing. Together, they unpack why people-pleasing isn’t just about being nice—it’s about discomfort with other people’s discomfort, and why it leaves so many of us ... Show More
51m 15s
Sep 2023
Embracing Vulnerability: Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies for Mental Health and Healing
<p>In this episode, Allison is joined by her partner Clay for an honest and introspective conversation about mental well-being, facing insecurities, cultivating more self-awareness and removing the masks we wear to the outer world. We are still very much navigating this territory ... Show More
1h 26m
Jun 2024
Shame & Silence in Mental Health, Why You’re Not Defined By Your Mental Health & Opening Healthy Family Discussions ft. Emily Unity | Ep. 77
Send us a textIn this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we’re joined by Mental Health Advocate, Emily Unity!Emily shares her powerful story navigating childhood trauma and mental health challenges to become a voice for change. She opens up about how her diagnosis allowed her t ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2023
392: Meeting Shame On the Journey to Anti Racism with Xanthia Johnson
<p>Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week, returning guest Xanthia Johnson, a DC area psychotherapist, talks about a coaching program she co-founded called the Compassionate Anti-Racism Project. Xanthia shares how she works with individuals, groups and organizations, describing ... Show More
42m 30s
Oct 2024
241 | [GUEST] How Setting Boundaries & Reducing Your Time on Social Media Will Change Your Life, Help You Hear From God & Improve Your Mental Health ft: Carly Burr
In today's episode, Carly Burr & I talk about her journey of going completely offline, the amazing benefits she's experienced & how you can start creating healthier boundaries with social media so you can start feeling more joy, being more present & hearing from God more. ... Show More
32m 5s
Nov 2023
Hear Me Out: Psychiatry Alone Can’t Heal You Completely
On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… great, but not enough.
Mental health is on a lot of minds as we enter the holiday season — a time when we know many people struggle.
So this week, we talk candidly about what it means to treat mental illness… and what it should mean, if we wan ... Show More
41m 24s
Mar 2025
How Is Trauma Dumping Affecting My Relationships?
This week, JVN sits down with existential psychotherapist and author Dr. Sara Kuburic, widely recognized as the @Millennial.Therapist in Instagram, to delve into the phenomenon of "trauma dumping." We’re exploring the nuances between sharing personal experiences and overloading o ... Show More
41m 20s
Sep 2024
236 | [GUEST] The Art of Reinventing Yourself After a Breakup & How to Fully Surrender & Trust in the Void When You Have No Idea What's Coming Next (ft: Bryn Daylor)
If you're moving through a pivot or a life transition of any kind, this episode is for you. My beautiful friend, Bryn Daylor is a women's coach & storyteller who shares her journey of reinventing herself over and over again in different seasons of her life & specifically ... Show More
45m 57s