Mind Ya Mentals Season 2 episode #3: Intersectionality (part 1) ft. Al-Jabril Muhammad

In this episode hosts Tim and Mal sit down to chat about the importance of a positive self image, and the work that goes into really getting to know yourself. Tim shares his expert opinion on how people can go about building a positive self image, while also exploring his own journey to self worth and love. So please make sure to tune in, subscribe, share the episode, and mind ya MENTALS!!

In this episode hosts Tim and Mal continue their conversation with Dr. James Norris, therapist and community activist from Los Angeles, California. Dr. Norris is a 38-year-old black man who grew up in the inner city of Los Angeles, California, in a single-parent household. Gun violence was a frequent occurrence in his neighborhood. Even though Dr. Norris was exposed to many negative experiences, his mother stressed to him that education would be the avenue to create a better life for himself. He was successful in obtaining his Associate of Arts degree from Los Angeles Valley Community College in a year and a half. He then received a football scholarship from Western Illinois University and completed his degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in education. Dr. Norris received his doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of the Cumberlands. His graduate training was a catalyst in helping him understand how his childhood experiences in Los Angeles County have given him a unique perspective on mental health for individuals, couples, and families. He understands how valuable mentors and counselors can be in providing a safe place where individuals, couples, and families can untangle from past suffering and venture forth with strength and hope. So please make sure to tune in, subscribe, share the episode, and mind ya MENTALS!!

In this episode hosts Tim and Mal connect with Dr. James Norris, therapy and community activist from Los Angeles, California. Dr. Norris is a 38-year-old black man who grew up in the inner city of Los Angeles, California, in a single-parent household. Gun violence was a frequent occurrence in his neighborhood. Even though Dr. Norris was exposed to many negative experiences, his mother stressed to him that education would be the avenue to create a better life for himself. He was successful in obtaining his Associate of Arts degree from Los Angeles Valley Community College in a year and a half. He then received a football scholarship from Western Illinois University and completed his degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in education. Dr. Norris received his doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of the Cumberlands. His graduate training was a catalyst in helping him understand how his childhood experiences in Los Angeles County have given him a unique perspective on mental health for individuals, couples, and families. He understands how valuable mentors and counselors can be in providing a safe place where individuals, couples, and families can untangle from past suffering and venture forth with strength and hope. So please make sure to tune in, subscribe, share the episode, and mind ya MENTALS!!

In this episode hosts Tim and Mal connect with Dr. Taunya Tinsley, owner of Transitions Counseling Service LLC and Life Skills Program that includes a ministry division, Love and Basketball Ministries, where she provides individual, marriage, family and group counseling and consultative services. Dr. Tinsley has over 25 years working in the secondary and college/university academic, athletic and sporting environments. Her experiences range from coaching high school and college athletes, athletic administration, and conducting life skills training to consulting and providing career development and professional counseling and psychological services. So please make sure to tune in, subscribe, share the episode, and mind ya MENTALS!!

In this episode hosts Tim and Mal talk about the importance of doing not only the physical work/maintenance but also extend that effort to our mind and spirit. With a renewed and updated outlook on life, it's possible to see our current challenges in a different way to overcome them more easily. As always Tim does and excellent job of providing the technical context and expertise from a clinical perspective. So please make sure to tune in, subscribe, share the episode, and mind ya MENTALS!!

In this episode hosts Tim and Mal continue their talk about existentialism, and the role we play as individuals in our own happiness and success. Tim and Mal also get deeper into the importance of having personal core values, and working to align those values with the world around you. This is a great philosophical conversation with real life applications, so as always make sure to tune in, subscribe, share the episode, and mind ya MENTALS!!

In this episode hosts Tim and Mal connect to talk about existentialism, and what it means to be an individual person versus weighing our decisions against the good of all people. Mal and Tim get DEEP into this conversation and dive into some pop culture incidents that have taken place, and the importance of always making sure you take care of your mental health so you can view things through their proper lens. This is part one of a two part episode so as always make sure to tune in, subscribe, share the episode, and mind ya MENTALS!!

In this episode hosts Tim and Mal connect with singer, musician, educator, and activist Al-Jabril Muhammad for part two of his interview. Al continues his conversation about intersectionality, being non-binary, and his journey to becoming a renowned opera singer. As always tune in, subscribe, share the episode, and mind ya MENTALS!!

In this episode hosts Tim and Mal connect with singer, musician, educator, and activist Al-Jabril Muhammad to talk about intersectionality and how he has managed to navigate being his full authentic self in a world that doesn't accept certain components of his identity. Al talks about his path to understanding his intersections, the importance of showing up as his whole self, and his journey to identifying as non-binary. Al has a really unique and enlightening approach towards intersectionality, so make sure to check out part 1 of his interview, and make sure you don't miss part 2! As always tune in, subscribe, share the episode, and mind ya MENTALS!!

In this episode hosts Tim and Mal connect to talk about the overlap between mental health and media. The hosts dive deep into the responsibility of the media in the US, how we as consumers play a role in the media coverage we see, and how to control our social media intake. This episode is an important one to listen to, especially if you struggle to manage your mental health with the influx of coverage of the mass shootings and violence. So make sure to tune, subscribe, share the episode, and as always mind ya MENTALS!!