My Racist Friend

Nov 05 2024 67 ep. 42 mins 44
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Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW explore societal issues through the authentic lens of relational-cultural practices. ’My Racist Friend’ is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both.

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Episode 4.12: Shaquita and Billy Bob

Nov 05 2024 35 mins  
Amy and Don Griffin, Jr. talk about what comes next on the eve of the 2024 U.S. Election and the need to take care of each other by nurturing mutuality in community.

Episode 4.11: Disparity Trap

Sep 01 2024 48 mins  
Game developer Christian Telesmar, creator of ’Disparity Trap’, joins Amy, Kevin, and Don Griffin, Jr. in a crossover episode with ”My Racist Friend” to discuss Christian’s board game about the game of real life. Christian explains the origins of the game, and Amy highlights two new RCT concepts: Desire for More and Strategies of Disconnection.

Episode 4.10: Let It Burn

Jul 02 2024 37 mins  
Don and Amy discuss the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia, a tragic and often overlooked part of American history.

Episode 4.09: Here To Help - A Tribute to Dr. Dolores Finger Wright

Apr 20 2024 32 mins  
Amy and Don discuss the loss of a dear friend and colleague, Dr. Dolores Finger Wright, by reflecting on their brief experiences with her and her impact in how she lived.

Episode 4.08: Move and Be Moved

Apr 03 2024 28 mins  
Don and Amy play with the RCT Toybox cards, focusing on a discussion around three concepts: relational movement, guilt, and calm.

Episode 4.07: The Country Lane

Mar 14 2024 18 mins  
Amy and Don dive react to Beyoncé’s new hit ”Texas Hold’em”, her venture into the country genre, and the racism that spews forth from her success.

Episode 4.06: Quiet As a Sleeping Army

Mar 06 2024 33 mins  
Don and Amy contemplate Paul Simon lyrics to prompt a discussion of shared suffering and challenges of staying engaged to work toward better things.

Episode 4.05: Relational Images

Feb 29 2024 21 mins  
In this episode, Don and Amy are discuss two RCT concepts: Model Me and Relational Images, those unconscious expectations that shape our interactions.

Episode 4.04: Katt and Cats and Chicken and T-Rexes

Feb 07 2024 35 mins  
Don and Amy are joined by Jay Filer, a therapist-in-training at the Bloomington Center for Connection, to take a tour of Black Joy (specifically, their Black joy) found on social media. The conversation covers struggles with and benefits of use of social media, as well as some examples of what makes Jay laugh.

Episode 4.03: A Full Moon in Each Eye

Jan 31 2024 22 mins  
Amy Makice and Don Griffin Jr. discuss the RCT concepts of ”Model Me” and ”Not Me” by Dr. Maureen Walker, exploring how extreme identification and fear can obstruct empathy, leading to conflicts.