Mindful Living With Athea Davis

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about some really hard things! I’m taking on the topic of prejudice, discrimination, and racism. Several weeks ago, I attended an amazing virtual conference on anti-racism called Be About It Live organized by @callmeshivy and @getyourteachon. There I learned about Dr. Grant’s work on Mindful Discomfort and I’m excited to share it with you today. We talk about his journey into becoming a clinical psychologist, and we unpack the details of what “mindful discomfort” means in the context of racism and structural racism. We also talk about black mental health, racial trauma, and what role mindfulness may play as a healing modality to break down oppressive barriers within each of us. I hope our conversation inspires you to take on the work of racial equity in a new and big way. And, as I mentioned in the show, if you are ready for an emotional and mental health reboot prior to engaging with the challenges we face this fall, and your want to get your inn