The Back to Me Podcast

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Mayday! It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! There are so many factors that contribute to the disturbance of our mental health! In today's episode we discuss how our mental health affects our financial health with the international bestselling author of ‘Read Me or Stay Broke’, Mr. Mark S. Jackson II. This passionate financial consultant shares the pros and cons of owning a credit card, while explaining how to take full of advantage of this qualifying stage of your life. Find out how to turn your financial stress into financial freedom now! Mr. Jackson completed his MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services at Ashford University in San Diego, California. His international bestselling book, “Read Me or Stay Broke” (A Step by Step Guide to Restoring Your Financial Health) serves as the official curriculum for The 100 Black Men of America, Inc.’s “Dollars and $ense Youth Investment Competition. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, professional investor, business owner and speaker who travels the country teaching the vital importance of acquiring financial intelligence, his books and courses have taught thousands to unleash their financial genius. To learn more about Mr. Jackson and his work, connect with him on IG @marksjacksonii or visit his website at ReadMeOrStayBroke.com.

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Reclaiming your life after an assault is an in-depth self-discovery process worth taking. In today’s episode, Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jasmine Winbush offers ways to help you find inner strength and inner power after experiencing trauma. This Miami University graduate believes healing comes through relationships. She incorporates spirituality in her therapeutic practice to help her clients process through their feelings. Instead of feeling like “it’s all your fault”, Dr.Winbush helps you make meaning of your trauma and learn to develop a sense of security within. Dr. Winbush completed her Doctorate of Psychology at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her Masters of Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Maryland and received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Latin American Studies at Miami University. As a relational psychotherapist, she believes that relationships often play a role in our suffering and, yet, also play a crucial role in our healing. Relatedly, the relationship between the therapist and client is of utmost importance and requires trust and authenticity for both parties involved. She uses a variety of individualized, eclectic approaches to help each person meet their goals and needs. Her therapeutic style is warm, direct, empowering, and collaborative. To learn more about Dr. Winbush and her services, please connect with her on IG @amethystpsych.atl or visit her website at AmethystPsych.com.

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It’s International Women’s Day! As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, we have some powerful youth activists and changemakers to introduce! In today’s episode, 2020 UCLA graduate and former Afrikan Student Union (ASU) Chairperson, Alexandria Davis shares the value and importance of preserving Black student retention. She led protests for student funding and petitioned with the support of over 1,500 students to develop a Black Student Resource Center on her campus. In order to do this work, she also realized the importance of prioritizing self-care. Ms. Davis completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and African American Studies at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is currently pursuing a PhD in Political Science with a concentration in Race, Ethnicity and Politics at UCLA. Born and raised in Inglewood, California, she attended St. Bernard High School. While at UCLA, she was also involved in Curls U, the Academic Supports Program and many other organizations on campus. To learn more about the Afrikan Student Union and other organizations on campus, connect with the ASU on IG @blackbruins or email Ms. Davis at [email protected].

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The Back to Me Project: College and Beyond Podcast: http://thebacktomeproject.com/college-and-beyond-podcast/

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In today's episode, we celebrate our #1 downloaded guest, Dr. Markeith Royster! His episode about overcoming The Imposter Syndrome (EP13) inspired many of you and today he wants to encourage you to change your algorithm! Social media is feeding us a lot of stuff that may be contributing to wide spread depression and anxiety. Dr. Royster offers a productive and effective 3-part process to release stress and nurture your mind and body. If you haven’t considered talking to a therapist, listen to how he has allowed therapy to change his life. Dr. Royster completed his Ed.D. in Educational Psychology at the University of Southern California. He received his M.Ed. in Education Curriculum and Instruction at Averett University and his Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics at Norfolk State University. After witnessing the disconnect between secondary education and access to higher education, Dr. Royster developed a number of college access programs to assist in the transition from high school to higher education. His goal is to ensure that students are able to understand, appreciate, and value their authentic selves while achieving their goals. To learn more about Dr. Royster’s work, go to his IG @markeith.royster or email him at [email protected]

In today's episode, we reconnect with one of our popular downloaded guests, Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Jessica Jackson. It’s time to let go of your schedule and just relax! Connecting with others and using mindfulness practices to recharge yourself as 2020 comes to an end is a must! Dr. Jackson completed her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at New Mexico State University and her MA in Education and Human Development at George Washington University. After completing her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at North Carolina A&T State University, she developed a passion for advocacy in the field of counseling psychology. At her clinical practice in Houston, TX, she delivers culturally responsive evidence-based treatments to clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioral and adjustment problems. She also offers local and national workshops and webinars. To learn more about Dr. Jackson’s work and her “Therapy Thursdays”, go to her IG @dr_jlauren or her website at DrJLauren.com.

This week, we are celebrating our Inaugural Class of Back to Me Ambassadors! These five amazing young women are already impacting their communities and empowering others to make mental health a major priority in their lives. Each ambassador shares how they have been surviving COVID-19 and taking care of themselves on and off campus. All of them have participated in our upcoming Back to Me Workshop and want to encourage you to become a part of the Back to Me experience! Introducing Our Inaugural Class of Back to Me Ambassadors… Jaelyn Graves is a Tuskegee University Junior in pursuit of her of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with a minor in Psychology. She plans to become a traveling midwife who medically serves her patients, while empowering them to embrace their inner strength. Alahna Horne is a UCLA Senior in pursuit of her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, with a minor in Gender Studies. She plans to help eradicate the stigma of mental health for those who struggle with acknowledging their own emotions. Tenomewah Lynette Murray is a UC San Diego Senior in pursuit of her Bachelor of Science in Political Science and her Bachelor of Arts in Communications. As a first generation American, she plans to use her experience with clinical depression to inspire others to manage their mental health and affirm themselves. Taylor Allen is a Prairie View A&M University Senior in pursuit of her Bachelor of Science in Health. She plans to serve children in low income areas in need of better healthcare, and thereby contributing to the change in those communities. Danielle Munguia is a 2020 UCLA graduate, who recently received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She also serves as the Executive Assistant to Yoli Tamu and The Back to Me Project. She plans to serve areas of poverty by owning her own mental clinic to offer traditional therapy, as well as natural and holistic approaches to her clientele. To learn more about our ambassadors and our mission, connect with us on IG @backtomeproject or visit our website at the TheBacktoMeProject.com.

Ascension Behavioral Health: https://www.ascensionbehavioralhealth.com/Other Resources include:Therapy for Black Girls Podcast: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/The New Codependency: Help and Guidance for Today's Generation by Melody Beattie (Book)

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In today’s episode, Dr. Zerri Gross, Argosy University graduate and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, discusses how important it is to harness and own your own feminine energy. Dr. Z, as she is affectionately known, shares how the seven chakras identify where energy and trauma is stored in our bodies. This trauma often causes physical blockages and Dr. Z knows how to help you release old pain. In her Greater Goddess Vibes Workshop, she explores the stereotypes of chakras and explains how you can shift and heal energy that no longer serves you. Once your energy blockages are released, your normal spiritual practice can be honored and celebrated. Dr. Z completed her Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Argosy University. She also received her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Phoenix, Southern California Campus. Dr. Z is a veteran and she has completed training to incorporate therapeutic discussions on the topics of racism and cultural competency in service providing fields, specifically to support clinicians in providing culturally sensitive services. She is also a Certified Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master Healer, Goddess Temple Priestess, Crystal and Sound Healer. To learn more about Dr. Z and her workshops, connect with her on IG @greaterself_dr.z or visit her website at GreaterSelf.org to get your FREE 7-day Goddess Vibes Planner.

As the election draws near, college students and their families are dealing with a great deal of overwhelm and quarantine trauma, as a result of the pandemics of COVID-19 and racial injustice. Psychologist and researcher, Dr. Farzana Saleem shares ways to practice self-care on and off campus. She explains the importance of being culturally comfortable around mentors, friends, professors and your virtual community. She also discusses the value of learning to ‘code switch’ with culturally diverse professors in preparation for the workforce and other new environments. Whether you are growing in your cultural, gender or sexual identity, Dr. Saleem encourages you to affirm yourself daily. Dr. Saleem completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Community Psychology at George Washington University. She specializes in trauma, identity, and racial/cultural concerns for youth, young adults, and families. In the Dept. of Psychiatry and Graduate School of Education at UCLA, Dr. Saleem conducts community and school-based research focused on identifying factors across contexts that can reduce the negative effects of racial discrimination on the psychological health, academic success, and adjustment of African American and Latinx adolescents and families. She is a therapist at UCLA TIES for Families and will be transitioning to an Assistant Professor faculty position at Stanford University in the Graduate School of Education this year. To learn more about Dr. Saleem and her work, visit her on LinkedIn.

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As scholarship and FAFSA season approaches, many incoming college freshmen, transfer students and graduate students are in pursuit of financial resources and opportunities to further their education. In today’s episode, Scholarship Acquisition Specialist, Carole Hart encourages you to start this process now! After helping her children successfully acquire college scholarships, she created a system of scholarship acquisition to help students compete in the current academic climate. With access to over 200 grassroot scholarships, Ms. Hart shares some of her best acquisition strategies to help you gain access to unawarded scholarships that are waiting for you! For the past seven years, Ms. Hart has trained and “schooled” scores of families on what a successful scholarship journey looks like. Parents and students leave her workshops equipped and ready to spring into action. She received her Master’s in Counseling and Guidance and her Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies from Loyola Marymount University. She also received her Pupil Personnel Credential and recently retired after 35 years of teaching generations as an educator in the Lennox School District. Educating others is her passion and the rent she pays for living. To learn more about Ms. Hart’s services, email her at [email protected] or text her at (310) 493-5551.