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The Hidden Cost of HIV Silence for Black and Brown Women-When Silence Becomes Sex Education (opens the original)
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What happens when silence becomes the primary source of sex education? For many Black and Brown women, conversations about sex, HIV, healthy relationships, and reproductive health were never truly conversations at all. Instead, they were often replaced with silence, fear, shame, or brief warnings that focused more on avoiding consequences than understanding our bodies, protecting our health, or making informed decisions. Silence has consequences. When accurate information is absent, misinformati
SE2 EP.2 The Truth About Mandated Reporting Faith, Ethics & Child Protection with Dr. Makeda Ansah (opens the original)
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What does it truly mean to be a mandated reporter , and how do faith, ethics, and child protection intersect in today’s world? In this powerful Season 2 episode of The Grounded Bag Podcast in 30 (Audio Only) , I sit down with Dr. Makeda Ansah —minister, educator, and Ph.D. student—for an important conversation about the responsibility of protecting children and vulnerable individuals. Together, we explore the ethical, legal, and spiritual dimensions of mandated reporting and discuss why every he
Why Does Work Make Me Anxious? | Workplace Anxiety Explained + Free Coping Tools (opens the original)
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Have you ever felt anxious before your workday even begins? Maybe your heart starts racing before you log in. Maybe your stomach tightens during your commute. Or perhaps you end every shift emotionally exhausted, wondering why work seems to drain so much more than your energy. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Workplace anxiety affects millions of people, yet many of us dismiss it as “just part of being an adult.” We tell ourselves to push through, work harder, and be grateful to
Should Black Students Only Go to a College They Can Afford? (opens the original)
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Dream School vs. Financial Freedom: Finding the Right Balance For many students, getting accepted into their dream college feels like the finish line. Years of hard work, late nights, extracurricular activities, and determination all seem to lead to that one acceptance letter. But what happens after the celebration? The bigger question becomes: Can you afford to stay? Across the United States, students and families are wrestling with one of the most important financial decisions they’ll ever mak
SE2 Ep. 1 Choosing a Therapist: Does Race Really Matter? Therapy, Trust & Identity | Episode 3 (opens the original)
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Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Beyond credentials, specialties, and availability, many people find themselves asking another important question: Does race matter when choosing a therapist? For some, the answer is an immediate yes. For others, it’s not a deciding factor. The truth is, there isn’t a universal answer because therapy is deeply personal. What helps one person feel safe and understood may not be what another person needs to begin healing. In this episode of Therapy
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