Light Up The Darkness
Because Black people deserve to heal too. This podcast is a response to the stigma that exists around acknowledging and addressing mental health challenges in the Black community. By providing education and sharing stories of black people on their journey to healing, I hope to chip away at this stigma. We deserve to be a part of the larger conversation around wellness in this country. Especially now.
Episodes
16 episodes
S2 Ep 7: Unpacking Suicide - Prevention and Resources (Part 2)
In this two-part episode, host Erin Edwards is joined by a friend of the show, Thérèse Kempf, LCSW to discuss suicide. In the wake of the passing...
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27:49
S2 Ep 6: Unpacking Suicide - How can we understand it better and support our people? (Part 1)
In this two-part episode, host Erin Edwards is joined by a friend of the show, Thérèse Kempf, LCSW to discuss suicide. In the wake of the passing...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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35:46
S2, Ep5: Spiritualism & Mental Health Care with Hakim Pitts
In this episode, I was joined by the amazing light that is - Hakim Pitts (they/them). And we have an illuminating and beautiful conversation about their work and origins as a provider of spirit care.More about Hakim: Hakim is a...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:02:19
Bonus: Instagram Follower Q&A with Ebony Medas, LMHC
This is an addendum to Episode 4, "Can Energy Healing Benefit Mental Health?"My guest Ebony Medas, LMHC, answers questions that were submitted by LUTD Podcast Instagram subscribers.
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Season 2
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15:02
S2, Ep 4: Can Energy Healing Benefit Mental Health?
In today's episode my guest, Ebony Medas, LMHC, discusses Reiki, IET (Integrated Energy Therapy), and how they can be a huge benefit to our mental health care. *Make s...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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48:36
S2, Ep 3: LUTD's Origin Story
Host, Erin Edwards shares how and why this podcast came to be and gets a little personal!Check out the article mentioned in the episode, "Shelly, A Strong...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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12:13
S2, Ep 2: Grief Healing Journey - We're Not Alone & Not Meant to Do This Alone
In this episode, Naomi of The Glorious Hum & Black Folks Grieve shares her perspective on grief journeys and we're here for it! It was a lovely conversation and an even more beautiful "Mindfu...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:11
Bonus: Dear Auntie...
In this mini-episode, host Erin Edwards shares a personal letter to her Auntie on the anniversary of her death. It's all about growth and healing ya'll.
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Season 2
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4:45
S2, Ep 1: Grief Healing Journey - Remember to Give Yourself Grace
Welcome back to Light Up The Darkness Podcast! In this second "season," host Erin Edwards is joined by a friend of the show, Naiylah [Ny-eel-ah] Warren, LMFT to discuss grieving and giving yourself grace through the process.Naiylah is a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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34:35
Ep 6: Heather's Story
In this episode, Heather Chelan discusses how she began what is a lifelong healing journey through her own mental health challenges. She also produced a lovely Mindful Moment song in the vein of her PSA, viral songs (i.e., "The Pandemic I...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:19
Ep 5: Chris' Story
My little cousin Chris shares his deeply personal story about a suicide attempt and his healing journey. Looking for a moment of joy? Check out my cousin Chris' breakdance videos on Instagram.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:43
Ep 4: Addressing Our Children's Mental Health & Breaking Unhealthy Cycles
In this episode I am joined by "The Breakthrough Mama," Anese Barnett, M.Ed. This episode is about sowing the seeds for developing emotional intelligence in our children in order to create...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:07
Ep 3: Moving Through Racial Trauma: Nourishment, Safe Spaces & Connection (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this episode, my expert guests Naiylah Warren, LMFT and Thérèse Kempf, LCSW, discuss he...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:40
Ep 2: Moving Through Racial Trauma: Defining Trauma (Part 1)
In this episode, with the help of my expert guests, Naiylah Warren, LMFT and Thérèse Kempf, LCSW
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:52