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SEASON 3
Season 3, Episode 8: Raising Resilient Children
In this episode, Dr. Metzger is joined by Tnisha Poe, an incredible mom, business owner, and professional, who is raising a resilient Black teen. Together, they dive into the crucial topic of raising resilient children, exploring culturally relevant parenting approaches within African-American communities.
Connect with our guest, Tnisha Poe:
Instagram: @TPoe__
Email: Tnisha.poe@gmail.com
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Season 3, Episode 7: Tailoring TF-CBT to Black Children and Youth with The National Children’s Alliance
In this episode, we explore the nuances of reshaping trauma treatment with Dr. Isha Metzger. Discover how Dr. Metzger recognized the potential for a more effective TF-CBT tailored for Black youth and families, emphasizing the impact of racial stressors and trauma; this is a recent episode with the National Children's Alliance, where Dr. Metzger dives deeper into her work.
If you have questions or want to connect, reach out to us at: theempowerlab@gmail.com
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Season 3, Episode 6: Unpacking Racial Trauma and Stress: A Pathway to Healing
In this episode, Dr. Metzger provides valuable insights on racial trauma and racial stress. She is joined by Melanie, a 4th-year Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology at Wheaton College, for an in-depth interview. The episode explores the motivations behind Dr. Metzger's work, focusing on healing, addressing microaggressions, and offering valuable guidance for clinicians working with clients who have experienced racial stress and trauma. Be sure to stay engaged throughout the entire episode to uncover these invaluable insights and gems.
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Season 3, Episode 5: Preparing for Graduate School in Clinical Psychology
In this episode, we talk about preparing for graduate school in clinical psychology. We will focus on tips and insights for pursuing your dream clinical psychology Ph.D. program. Ashanti Brown and Dominque La Barrie, graduate students in Clinical Psychology Ph.D. programs, will also give some invaluable insight from their vantage points. Stay tuned through the whole episode!
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Season 3, Episode 4: Peace and Productivity: I Want to Be Happy Along the Way
In this episode, we talk about the work we’re doing in The EMPOWER Lab and on the Racial Trauma Task Force, as well as the benefit of finding happiness along the way. New staff, Ashley and Karissa, also give some expert advice on preparing to go to grad school, so stay tuned through the whole episode!
Episode Guests: Georgia State University Racial Trauma Task Force
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Season 3, Episode 3: The Meaning of Healing for Black Kids and Families with The National Children’s Alliance
In this episode, Dr. Metzger is a guest on the National Children's Alliance podcast. She discusses her research on racial socialization and its impact on treatment outcomes for Black children and families in Child Advocacy Centers (CACs). Dr. Metzger also explores the role of celebratory experiences in healing from trauma and emphasizes the importance of racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in mental health disparity.
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Season 3, Episode 2: No Crumbs Left: Negotiating in Academia with Dr. Christina Alicia Campbell
In this episode, Dr. Metzger interviews a very special guest: Dr. Christina Alicia Campbell! Christina Campbell is an Associate Professor, Entrepreneur, and author of the ABC’s of Negotiating! We are here today to talk to her about her journey on the other side of academia and how she has managed to maintain success (and a high salary) while carving out the life of her dreams!
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Season 3, Episode 1: Anxious Parenting with Around the Way Curls
Join us this week for a special episode in which our very own Dr. Isha Metzger converses with one of the hosts of "Around the Way Curls", Shanti. Together they discuss parenting anxious children and how we can disrupt patterns of anxiety and harm.
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SEASON 2
Season 2, Episode 11: Education in Psychology with Sarah Jiang
Join us this week with a special episode in which our very own Dr. Isha Metzger discusses the need for and ways to integrate psychology in schools to help combat racial discrimination and trauma for our children.
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Season 2, Episode 10: Trauma, Triggers, Treatment with White Table Talk
Join us on this special episode as our very own Dr. Isha Metzger joins Eugenia Buie and Jacqueline Stevens, hosts of the White Table Talk, as they discuss trauma exposure, triggers, and forms of treatment to address trauma.
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Season 2, Episode 9: Science Communication
In this episode, we introduce our new co-hosts, Ashanti J. Brown and Niara J. Carrenard, clinical graduate students of The EMPOWER lab. Our special guest, Lisa Bartolomeo, discusses the need for science communication at the clinical and personal level and shares how she, as a member of Dr. Isha Metzger's Racial Trauma Task Force, utilize social media and other avenues to share science with the public.
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Season 2, Episode 8: Full Circle Moments with Dr. Amber Childs
Join us in this episode with our Special Guest Dr. Amber Childs, assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine. In this episode, we chat about Dr. Childs academic journey, and how she contributes to increasing DEI in academia.
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Season 2, Episode 7: Repurposing Your Rejected Fellowship Applications
Join our special guests Violeta J. Rodriguez (2018-2021 Ford Predoctoral Fellow, 2021 NIH Grantee) and Dominique La Barrie (Goizueta Fellow) as they discuss how to repurpose your past funding applications (e.g., Ford, SREB) for future submissions, and how to cope with rejection. This conversation is especially geared toward students from historically marginalized backgrounds and first-generation students, but all students (including incoming graduate students or applicants) are sure to benefit from this discussion. The contents of the workshop are based on funding workshops originally developed by soon-to-be Dr. Kharine Jean and Dr. Shantesica Mearshe Gilliam, SREB Fellows at the University of Georgia.
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Season 2, Episode 6: Redefining the Strong Black Woman, with Dr. Jasmine Abrams and Dr. Natalie Watson-Singleton
In this episode, we interview two very special guests: Drs. Jasmine Abrams & Natalie Watson-Singleton! They have overlapping research interests in SBW… Nuances between being strong and productive, and being soft and getting rest… what does their research say? How does it play out in their lives? What about clinical practice or experience with their own personal therapists? We’ll get advice from these amazing scholars, activists, entrepreneurs that will inspire students, budding business owners, researchers and clinicians, and other SBW everywhere!
Check out Drs. Jasmine Abrams and Natalie Watson-Singletons social media below!
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Season 2, Episode 5: Dr. Isha Metzger on the Psych Mic Podcast
Come join us as we feature Psych Mic, hosted by Maya Metser as she interviews Dr. Isha Metzger. This special episode opens with a laugh. This episode is especially great for students considering going deeper into academic pursuits around psychology and/or getting into clinical practice!
To learn more about Psych Mic, check out their page here: Psych Mic
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Season 2, Episode 4: The Psychologists Podcast with Dr. Isha Metzger
Today's episode will cover how to discuss race with children, what to do as a clinical when working with clients with different beliefs, and the work that the EMPOWER lab does in racial trauma and racial socialization in offsetting these issues in our communities.
This interview with Dr. Isha Metzger was initially recorded for The Psychologist's Podcast by Gill and Julia Strait, released on their podcast earlier this year. Gill and Julia are both Licensed Psychologists (TX) and Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
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Season 2, Episode 3: The Cohort Sistas
Join us for a conversation with Candice Dwyer, second yr doctoral student at Virginia Tech, and our very own Dr. Isha Metzger, as they discuss Women Principal Investigators. Learn about the path towards becoming a PI as a woman in academia.
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Season 2, Episode 2: Spotlight on Women Principal Investigators in Science
Join us for a conversation with Candice Dwyer, second year doctoral student at Virginia Tech, and our very own Dr. Isha Metzger as they discuss Women Principal Investigators. Learn about the path towards becoming a PI as a woman in academia!
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Season 2, Episode 1: Meet the Family pt.2
Welcome to Season 2 of the Black and EMPOWERED Podcast. In this first episode, meet our newest graduate students, Ashanti Brown and Niara Carrenard. We will update you on all that's been going on, changes in the EMPOWER lab, and highlight stories of Black excellence.
Follow us on our Instagram and Twitter and follow the Black excellence pages discussed in this episode below.
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SEASON 1
Season 1, Episode 12: Reec Radio Rebroadcast
Join us on this rebroadcast episode of REEC radio's interview with our very own Dr. Isha Metzger. Dr. Metzger will discuss racial trauma, coping, and how she challenges systemic racism using a multi-level approach.
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Season 1, Episode 11: Suicidality Among Black Teens - Interview with Dr. Isha Metzger
Join us today as we listen to Liz Tung interview Dr. Isha Metzger as she discusses suicidality in Black youth, risk factors and barriers that may impact access to health care and mental health services in Black communities, and how to actively participate in reducing existing barriers, whether you are a clinical or community member.
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Season 1, Episode 10: The State of Black Mental Health
Listen in on this special panel discussion on the state of Black mental health, featuring Dr. Earl Turner, Dr. Donell Barnett, Dr. Maryam Jernigan-Noesi, and our very own Dr. Isha Metzger. Join the panelists as they discuss coping and healing, increased stress in our communities of color, the need for culturally responsive clinicians, explicit conversations about racism between parents and children, and coping and healing strategies.
Trigger warning there will be discussion on police brutality and racial injustice as part of the episode.
Follow the panelists and us on social media: The Empower Lab, Therapy for Black Kids, Dr. Maryam Jernigan-Noesi
Season 1, Episode 9: How to Set Up a Research Team
Join us on this special episode in collaboration with Yale University's Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Aids, CIRA, panel discussion on how to set up a research team. Learn how the panel members discuss creating the culture they want within their teams, managing, mentoring, and developing your research staff. To learn more about Yale University's CIRA program click here.
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Season 1, Episode 8: Corona Kiki
In today's episode, we are gonna be real with our audience about our experiences with COVID-19, while being in grad school and still trying to maintain a sense of normalcy the best that we can during these hectic times. Join us as we discuss what it's been like for us and also cover some coping tips that we have found useful in our personal lives.
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Season 1, Episode 7: MedPage Interview on Cultural Humility
This week join us for a special interview with Kara Grant, Enterprise and Investigative Writer for MedPage, and our very own Dr. Isha Metzger as they discuss how to treat Ethno-Racial trauma with cultural humility. You can learn more about MedPage and Kara Grant on the MedPage website. The original episode aired on April 26, 2021, through MedPage.
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Season 1, Episode 6: Psychoeducation on Racial Stress & Trauma
In this month's episode, we interview our very own, Dr. Isha Metzger, and discuss racial stress and trauma in the context of psychoeducation. What is psychoeducation? How can it benefit you? And we'll also discuss coping strategies that can help in your healing.
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Season 1, Episode 5: How to Be a Better Ally
Join the Black & EMPOWERed team as we discuss allyship and how to be a better ally without falling into the stereotypical 'white savior' trope. Our special guests this week are Ian Raugh and Miriam Zegarac from the University of Georgia's Clinical Psychology program.
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Season 1, Episode 4: Racial Trauma is Real: Coping & Healing
What is racial trauma? Media this past year has been especially flooded with images exhibiting the negative experiences that many Black people face in their daily lives. In today's episode we are going to breakdown what racial trauma is, and more importantly how to heal and cope with these experiences with our expert guest Dr. Maryam M. Jernigan-Noesi.
To learn more about Dr. Jernigan-Noesi and her work check out www.mmjerniganassociates.com
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Season 1, Episode 3: Breaching the Tower: Applying to Grad School
Want to get into graduate school in psychology? Well, in this episode we talk about how you can do that! We are joined by two special guests, Violeta Rodriguez and Dominique La Barrie, from our Clinical and BBS psychology programs to talk about how they got into grad school and what you can do based on where you are.
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Season 1, Special Episode 2: ABCT’s Interpersonal Podcast
Join us this week for a very special episode of the Black & EMPOWERED Podcast! Every year the Child Maltreatment and Interpersonal Violence Special Interest Group (CMIV SIG) of The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies sponsors a keynote address at their annual meeting. This year, Dr. Isha Metzger spoke about her research on racial socialization and addressing interpersonal and racial trauma in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), emphasizing her work with youth of color. She highlighted connections to interpersonal violence and child maltreatment work and provided tangible examples of how clinicians can take up findings from her research in their clinical work. Her call to all of us? To be advocates and allies. Listen to highlights from Dr. Metzger's talk in the second episode of Interpersonal and the Black & EMPOWERED Podcast. Interpersonal, like Black and EMPOWERED is a new podcast that features brief conversations with researchers, practitioners, and students. Learn more about the SIG at their website: sites.google.com/view/abct-cmiv-sig and follow them on Twitter, @CMIV_SIG co-hosted by student representatives Hannah Coffey and Aggie Rieger under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Haikalis. Original podcast music by Corey Richier.
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Season 1, Episode 1: Meet the Family
Welcome to the first episode of the Black & EMPOWERED podcast! In this episode we introduce ourselves and tell you a bit about what this podcast will look like in the future. Press play to meet the family!
