Healing Through Advocacy (D'Andrah Almanzar, LMSW)
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| 11 Sep 2024 | Disciplined or Dismissed: Changing the Story for Black Girls in the School System with Brianna Oyeyemi, LMSW | 00:31:17 | |
In this podcast episode, the conversation centers on exclusionary discipline practices in schools and their harmful impact on Black female adolescents. The episode explores how Black girls are disproportionately targeted by suspensions, expulsions, and other forms of discipline compared to their peers. It examines the intersection of race and gender, showing how Black girls face unique injustices and challenges in school settings. -- Brianna Oyeyemi, a licensed social worker and clinician, has dedicated her career to advocating for populations often overlooked in social work advocacy. She has worked with individuals navigating developmental disabilities alongside mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety, supported families experiencing intimate partner violence who seek restoration and unity, and assisted those identified as abusers as they navigate the legal system and work toward healing. Additionally, Brianna has been deeply involved in supporting transitional-age youth of color through their mental health journeys into adulthood. Currently serving as an Associate Program Director, she leads outreach efforts in Midtown Manhattan, working with some of the most invisible members of society—the entrenched unhoused of New York City. A graduate of Hunter College, Brianna is currently pursuing her doctorate in social work, with her research focusing on the access to and outcomes of mental health interventions for Black mothers across generations. -- Books and resources mentioned in episode:
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| 07 Aug 2024 | Navigating Hyper-Independence as a Latina with Natalie Gutierrez, LMSW | 00:40:31 | |
This episode discusses the concept of "hyper-independence" among Latina women, exploring how the cultural expectation of strength and resilience can lead to emotional suppression and difficulty seeking support. Natalie Gutierrez, LMSW shares her personal experiences and aims to challenge this narrative, promoting emotional expression and well-being for Latina women. -- Natalie Gutierrez, LMSW (She/ Her) is a Licensed Psychotherapist within group private practice and current doctoral student at the University of Kentucky’s Online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Program. Natalie serves as a Part-Time Program Coordinator for Emotions Matter, a Non-Profit dedicated to providing advocacy, fundraising and support groups to individuals and communities living with Borderline Personality Disorder. Natalie is also the host of her own podcast called “Tea Time Podcast” where she meets with other professionals and leaders in the mental health field to discuss Social Work, Mental Health, social justice issues, and more important topics relevant to the field. Natalie proudly identifies as Dominican-American. Natalie is passionate about working with and serving adolescents and young adults, BIPOC individuals, immigrant communities, LGBTQIA+ communities. Additionally, Natalie specializes in working with clients through processing trauma, PTSD and CPTSD, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, women’s health issues, women’s reproductive health, and relationship issues. Natalie received her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services and her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from SUNY College at Old Westbury. -- Books mentioned in episode:
For podcast updates: @healing.throughadvocacy on Instagram | |||
| 29 Jul 2024 | Graduate School Experience as a Full-Time MSW Student | 00:11:52 | |
D'Andrah Almanzar, LMSW is a Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention Specialist with NYC Department of Education and the host of Healing Through Advocacy Podcast. In this episode, host D'Andrah Almanzar, LMSW dives into her journey in graduate school, working full-time and being a student full-time while balancing an internship. For more podcast updates, follow @healing.throughadvocacy | |||
| 21 Aug 2024 | Confronting Transmisogyny: The Urgent Fight Against Violence Towards Trans Women with Bo-Andrea Bogats, MSW | 00:38:45 | |
In this episode, we delve into the harsh realities of transmisogyny and the violence faced by trans women, especially trans women of color. Our guest, Bo-Andrea Bogats, MSW, shares her insights on the intersectionality of gender, race, and systemic oppression. We explore the roots of transmisogyny, the impact of violence on the trans community, and the urgent need for societal change. -- Bo-Andrea Bogats is a recent Master of Social Work graduate from Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service. With a background in youth development, social work, and case management, Bo-Andrea has made significant contributions across various communities in New York City. Throughout the beginnings of her career, she has worked in several impactful roles, including youth development, social work internships, and case management positions. Bo-Andrea is deeply committed to promoting social justice and equity, particularly for marginalized communities. Her work is driven by a passion for addressing health disparities and advocating for the well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, with a particular focus on transgender and gender-diverse populations. -- For podcast updates: @healing.throughadvocacy on Instagram | |||