Episode 487: Someday My Prince Will Come But I'll Be Out, with Ella McLeod
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair! We're taking down the patriarchy! Ella McLeod returns to talk black hair in fairy tales, rejecting the monarchy, and turning the mundane into magic. Plus, Biz has a birthday!
Get your copy of Ella McLeod's book, Rapunzella, Or Don't Touch My Hair, wherever books are sold. Listen to Ella's podcast with Alexis B. Preston, Comfort Creatures, wherever fine pods are cast. Follow Ella on Twitter @McLeod_Mouth and on Instagram @mcleodmouth.
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Show Music
Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)
Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions
Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens
Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions
Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans
Mental Health Resources:
Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.com
Dr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.com
BLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.org
The Postpartum Support International Warmline - 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline - 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)
Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Dial 988 for https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and there is a chat option on the website.
Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being.
USA text 741741
Canada text 686868
UK text 85258
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org
National Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
https://www.thehotline.org/help/
Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.
They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you.
Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling
