In this final episode of the Farming While Black series, we wrap up the series by discussing what we have learned from collaborating with ECO City Farms. Quiana and Misty had the wonderful opportunity to visit each of ECO City Farm’s three farms and learned more about each space and how they function. They discussed what felt impactful about this e…

In this episode, we explore the ways that engaging in farming can open up opportunities for local Black Farmers committed to making positive change across the Black diaspora. In this episode, Misty and Quiana have conversations with participants of ECO City Farm’s Incubator Farm Program, Issac Zama of Amba Farmers voice as well as Phillipe and Ginn…

In this episode, we have a conversation about the sense of empowerment and agency we can gain through learning to grow our own food, even with sometimes limited space and resources. Quiana and Misty speak with a special guest, Skye Ellis, who is a beginning farmer in ECO City Farm’s Growing Urban Farms and Farmers Program. Skye speaks about her exp…

In this episode, we have a conversation about how being connected to the land and healthy food systems can support healing and well-being for the Black community. Quiana and Misty speak with special guests, Dr. Chemine Castor and Camille Hall, who are both members of ECO City Farm’s Growing Urban Farms and Farmers Program. Dr. Castor and Camille sh…

Four part mini-series teaser presented by Healing While Black Podcast in collaboration with ECO City Farms. About ECO City Farms & The Beginning Farmer Education Program: ECO City Farms is a nonprofit urban teaching and learning farm in Prince George’s County that grows great food, farms and farmers in ways that protect, restore and sustain the nat…

In this episode, we are in conversation with Martin X Henson, community organizer and activist, speaker, and executive director of The Black Men Engagement Network (BMEN). We talk with Martin about the unique struggles Black men face in a world that abuses and limits and new work being done to create space for Black men to heal and build in communi…

In this episode, we welcome the beautiful, Thérèse Cator, who is a mother, healer, leadership and embodiment coach, storyteller and founder of Embodied Black Girl. Thérèse helps us engage with some of the wisdom of our ancestors through exploring inter-generational trauma and healing and what it means for Black people to decolonize ourselves in min…

We are back for Season Two! In this episode Quiana and Misty joined the Brown University community for a live conversation about their previous experiences as Black, first-generation college, low-income students. They also explored what it feels and looks like to cope, heal and be in community as the U.S. grapples with its deep history of racial op…

In this final episode of season 1, guest Erika Cooksey, LMSW, talks about what came up for her as she tuned in this season and asks the hosts some questions. Misty and Quiana respond to more listener comments, questions and suggestions for upcoming seasons. Join us as we end our first season!Por healingwhileblackpodcast

In this episode, Quiana and Misty talk about the power in Black people expressing the full range of our humanity and diversity and how our ability to live authentically is often challenged by the need to make white people feel comfortable.Por healingwhileblackpodcast

Guest, Ghislaine “Qi Dada” Jean of music duo Riders Against the Storm and host of Qi Dada Life join Quiana & Misty for a dynamic conversation about the role music has played in the lives of Black folks. Follow our guest, Qi Dada, on Instagram @Qidadalife. Check out Riders Against the Storm at rashiphop.com and follow the duo on Instagram @rashiphop…

Quiana and Misty discuss the multiple layers of systemic racism, some visible and invisible ways Black people are impacted by racism, and how knowledge can lead to healing and re-imagining our lives. Resources: The Four I's of Oppression article http://www.coloradoinclusivefunders.org/uploads/1/1/5/0/11506731/the_four_is_of_oppression.pdf Zeens Cus…

Today's episode we're discussing mental health and the Black community. Joining the conversation is educator, speaker, and therapist Orin Howard.Por healingwhileblackpodcast

Episode 1: Misty and Quiana interview each other in this opener episode.Por healingwhileblackpodcast

Welcome to the Healing While Black Podcast. Every other Monday, therapists, Quiana and Misty will discuss what it means to heal while being Black.Por healingwhileblackpodcast