Therawake Podcast

Hopelessness to Hope for 2024

Peaceful New Year to you all!
2024 will see some changes at the Therawake Podcast as we are now going visual! So you can actually see us - this was from many requests from our listeners.
Whilst we decide where to platform these new episodes, here is a little thought about moving from a state of Hopelessness to embrace HOPE. Here's to a more peaceful 2024 around the World and in our hearts.

Moving Parts In Dialogue of Difference Performance at the 2023 Badth Conference Debrief 1.

Therawake is joined by Patricia Ojehonmon; a fellow Dramatherapist and Theatre Practitioner. A Therapeutic Theatre performance looking at the many different 'parts' academics have to hurdle through, from the perspective of the African Diaspora lived - experience.

Olatunde Spence talks Racial Trauma through her lens as a Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist specialising in PTSD and trauma treatment.

Olatunde Spence is a Arts Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist and Activist who specialises in PTSD and trauma treatment.
Olatunde has a wealth of experience working with Black and Asian groups and individuals to provide culturally sensitive therapy.
More of her work can be found at https://akomahealingharts.com.

Rotimi Akinsete talks Men’s Mental Health.

Rotimi Akinsete is an experienced Therapeutic Counsellor with almost 30 years of clinical practice under his belt. He is also the author of 'This Book Could Help: The Men's Headspace Manual' which gives an insight into the obstacles which face men and provides tips, guidance and reassurance that getting help is 'ok'.
This Podcast provides some gems to access support for mental health issues, in particular, from the perspective of an African, male facing emotional distress.
Rotimi can be found via LinkedIn, as his website is currently under construction. His book can be purchased here: This Book Could Help: The Men's Head Space Manual – Techniques and Exercises for Living (Wellbeing Guides) https://amzn.eu/d/0TNazSc
All proceeds go towards the MIND UK Charity. Enjoy the Pod and let us know what you think.

Zee Clarke, author of ’Black People Breathe: A Mindfulness Guide to Racial Healing’ talks about the power of BREATH!

You know when you encounter a book that literally speaks to your soul? A reference point to return to like a guide to survival in times of trouble?
Enjoy the many gems in the new edition of the Therawake Podcast:
With over 20 years leading teams in high flying, successful and stressful places in the US, such as Silicon Valley which is home to dozens of major technology, software, and internet companies and after experiencing racial profiling, harassment by the police, micro aaggressions in the workplace herself - enough was enough! The 'awakening' birthed the start of her breathwork and mindfulness journey. Trained in India as a Yoga teacher, a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School; this short episode will fill you with some of the essence which radiates naturally out of Zee Clarke. May you be nourished today.
The book; Black People Breathe can be purchased on Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-People-Breathe-Mindfulness-Healing/dp/1984860992?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
Be sure to keep up with the author on her website at https://www.zeeclarke.com/

Patricia Wharton aka Blaze talks The Menopause

Patricia Wharton is an advocate of the community and joins the conversation to talk all things Menopause! With a wealth of professional and lived - experience in this area, she gifts the listeners with a collection of gems!
Patricia has a Lunch - Gathering event on Sunday 30th July 2023 at the Brent Community Hub (NW10 8BN) in North West London; UK. Contact Patricia via WhatsApp for more information on the event or to talk more about the Menopause on (+44) 07956 548781

Albert from Vitavation.com talks about the connection between Grief and Health

Albert is a Transitional Coach, Nutritionist and Cellular Regeneration Specialist. He joins us to talk about the connection between Grief and Health.

Lived Experience Mental Health Practitioner talks Recovery Success

Jerome Sewell speaks passionately about his journey through mental health illness into wellness. Anyone who is inspired by his story can email him at jeromesewell@gmail.com. Disclaimer: This Podcast may have details which some listeners may find triggering.

Ernestos from 7 Buddha’s in Paphos talks Healing Through Yoga.

Ernestos is the Owner of 7 Buddha's in beautiful Paphos, Cyprus! His incredible story about how he healed his body through yoga is mesmerising. His mission is to share, teach and heal others through the power of yoga.

Kenisha Jackson Talks Black Families and Mental Health Access

Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Associate Lecturer, and Course Tutor at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, Kenisha Jackson, talks about the barriers to accessing mental health support for, predominantly, Black Families.