The Melanated Social Work Podcast

Sep 04 2022 51 ep. 66 mins 158
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The Melanated Social Work Podcast is hosted by four men of color within the field of social work; Josh McNeil, Marvin Toliver, Michael Grinnell, and Jesse Wiltey. Join us as we discuss social work, mental health, politics, music, liberation and many other topics.

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Episode 51: End of the Road

Sep 04 2022 78 mins  
This is the very last episode of the Melanated Social Work Podcast! Tap in to hear about our experience doing therapy together, coming to the decision to move on from Melanated Social Work, and what's next for each of us.

Episode 50 with Bilal Baig: Sort Of

Aug 07 2022 57 mins  
On this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of interviewing the phenomenal Bilal Baig. Tap in to here about their series Sort Of on HBO, how the show came to be, and their upcoming projects.

Episode 49 with Lama Rod Owens: Love and Rage

Feb 13 2022 51 mins  
On this episode of the Melanated Social Work Podcast, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Lama Rod Owens. Tap in to hear about his healing journey through meditation, finding a community through meditation, and how he has utilized meditation to process anger.

Episode 48 with Monique Castro: Indigenous Circle of Wellness

Jan 23 2022 68 mins  
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work connect with Monique Castro, the founder and therapist at the Indigenous Circle of Wellness (ICW). Tap in to hear about how ICW came to fruition in response to the need of the community to have healing spaces centered on indigenous practices.

Episode 47 with Reggie Walker: The Real with Reggie

Jan 10 2022 74 mins  
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the pleasure to connect with Reggie Walker (former NFL player, mental health and sexual assault survivor advocate, and author), to discuss his experience navigating the NFL, his healing journey, and his book The Game Within the Game.

Episode 46 with Ruth J. Beard: NABSW

Oct 17 2021 52 mins  
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work get to connect with Ruth J. Beard, a founding member of the NABSW.

Episode 45 with Joi Britt & Kim Young: Colorism Part 2

Sep 19 2021 72 mins  

Episode 44: Colorism Part 1

Sep 05 2021 62 mins  
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social begin to breakdown colorism as part of multiple episode series. They discuss their early experiences with colorism, how this has impacted their own identities, and the apprehension for men to explore colorism.

Episode 43 with Dr. Jennifer Mullan: Decolonizing Therapy

Aug 15 2021 82 mins  
In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work, had the honor of connecting with Dr. Jennifer Mullan. Tap in to hear about her journey into the work, how she started the Decolonizing Therapy IG page, as well as hear about her dope offerings.

Episode 42: Minoritea Report

Aug 01 2021 76 mins  
On this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of hosting the amazing Aunteas of the Minoritea Report Podcast. Tap in to find out about their podcast and enjoy the vibe. Make sure to check out their podcast too! We're featured on their episode dropping 8/2/21.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minoritea-report/id1458662102Spotify Podcast: https