Podcast
Radical Remembering
Hosted by Dr. Norissa Williams · EN
Radical Remembering is a weekly conversation where we explore the ways we have internalized oppression and consider what it really means to be liberated. Each episode will leave you with intimate stories of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and offer wisdom for your journey. Radical Remembering is intended to bring us all back home through remembering who we really are.
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Black Mental Health and Autism: Dr. Norissa and Thema Bradford on Decolonizing Therapy
Dec 6, 202401:05:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I speak with Thema Bradford about the intersection of Black mental health, autism, and the journey to decolonize therapy. Thema, a licensed mental health counselor and Reiki Master Teacher, shares her experience of entering the field at 45 and how her journey was inspired by her mother.Thema shares the importance of finding community, embracing one's neurodivergence, and navigating societal systems rooted in patriarchy, white supremacy, and capitalism. Thema introduces her group "Late Pass," which offers a space for Black women discovering their neurodivergence later in life, and shares insights on how to find grace, empowerment, and healing along the way.This episode is a powerful reminder that we are already whole and deserving of compassion.Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.Connect with Thema BradfordInstagramWebsiteConnect with meInstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering PodcastInstagramWebsiteCheck out, Plugged In, your pocket resource for grounding into your power, connecting to self and remembering how powerful you really are. Sign up for your FREE 14-Day trial here.https://bit.ly/pluggedintrial
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Is Location Independence a Pathway to Liberation? A Talk with Stacyann Forrester and Dr. Norissa
Nov 29, 202401:04:20Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode of Radical Remembering, I’m joined by Stacyann Forrester, an astrologer and global traveler, to explore the concept of location independence and how it can serve as a path toward liberation. Stacyann shares how moving away from traditional ideas of security, structure, and attachment to a fixed location can lead to personal growth and authenticity.We also tackle how our cultural backgrounds, and experiences living abroad, have shaped our perspectives on identity; Stacyann's journey to location independence; how astrology played a pivotal role in her journey; and how embracing an “outsider’s identity” has brought both challenges and growth.Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.Connect with Stacyann ForresterInstagramWebsiteConnect with meInstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering PodcastInstagramWebsiteCheck out, Plugged In, your pocket resource for grounding into your power, connecting to self and remembering how powerful you really are. Sign up for your FREE 14-Day trial here.https://bit.ly/pluggedintrial
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Restorative Justice: Dr. Norissa and Marva Richards on Community, Liberation, Accountability and Healing
Nov 22, 202401:00:51Tap to summarizeIn this thought-provoking episode of Radical Remembering, I’m joined by Marva Richards, an educator and public health expert, to explore the deep and transformative power of restorative justice. Drawing from her rich background in education and community work, Marva shares her journey into restorative practices and how they align with a lifelong commitment to fostering wholeness and healing within individuals and communities.Together, we delve into how to create spaces for authentic storytelling, accountability, and communal healing. Marva explains how restorative justice is rooted in African value systems and how it plays a crucial role in addressing societal imbalances, fostering connections, and encouraging self-discovery.We also discuss the importance of integrating these principles into our daily lives and why dismantling systemic barriers is essential for true liberation and collective well-being.Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.Connect with Marva RichardsLinkedInConnect with meInstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering PodcastInstagramWebsiteCheck out, Plugged In, your pocket resource for grounding into your power, connecting to self and remembering how powerful you really are. Sign up for your FREE 14-Day trial here.https://bit.ly/pluggedintrial
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Afro-Latino History and Liberation: Dr. Norissa and Jennisel Marte on Overcoming Internalized Oppression
Nov 15, 202400:58:02Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode of Radical Remembering, I speak with Jennisel Marte about the complexities of racial identity, internalized oppression, and the journey of reclaiming an Afro-Latina identity. Jennisel, who proudly identifies as Afro-Latina, shares her experiences growing up within a culture that often pressures Afro-Latino individuals to reject their African roots in favor of a whitewashed identity. Together, we delve into the challenges Jennisel faced in embracing her Blackness, navigating societal expectations, and decolonizing her understanding of her cultural history.Jennisel sheds light on the importance of understanding how race, ethnicity, and culture intersect, especially for Latinos of African descent. She also discusses the erasure of Indigenous and African influences in Latino history and the need to recognize how colonization has impacted personal and collective identities.This episode is a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to define oneself beyond the narratives imposed by colonial histories.Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.Connect with Jennisel MarteInstagram - @mindful_wellness_lcswWebsiteConnect with meInstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering PodcastInstagramWebsiteCheck out, Plugged In, your pocket resource for grounding into your power, connecting to self and remembering how powerful you really are. Sign up for your FREE 14-Day trial here.https://bit.ly/pluggedintrial
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Farming for Freedom: Dr. Norissa and Isa Jamira on Agriculture as Liberation Pathway
Nov 8, 202400:53:08Tap to summarizeHow can we reconnect with the land and reclaim our relationship with food as an act of liberation?In this inspiring episode of Radical Remembering, I chat with Isa Jamira, founder of Liberated Lands, to explore the transformative power of agriculture as a means of liberation and community building. Isa shares her journey of establishing Liberated Lands, a project she began in 2021 with a vision to reclaim ancestral relationships with the land and food.We also discuss the significance of farming as a pathway to liberation, the importance of decolonizing the concept of agriculture, and the resurgence of holistic and communal ways of living. Isa's passion for connecting with her ancestral roots and reclaiming land ownership is evident, as she speaks about the joy and challenges of building a sustainable agricultural project that honors traditional ways of growing food and fostering community resilience.Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.Connect with Isa JamiraInstagramWebsiteConnect with meInstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering PodcastInstagramWebsiteCheck out, Plugged In, your pocket resource for grounding into your power, connecting to self and remembering how powerful you really are. Sign up for your FREE 14-Day trial here.https://bit.ly/pluggedintrial
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Angela Watrous & Dr. Norissa on Confronting America's Colonial Legacy & Ancestral Healing
Nov 1, 202400:59:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sat down with Angela Watrous to delve into her journey of making her first documentary, In the Wake of Our Ancestors. Angela shares how her ancestral lineage healing, especially on her father’s side, led her to embark on a powerful journey retracing her family's migration through the United States, from 1636 to today. We discuss the discovery of her ancestor's involvement in Native American genocide and the complex emotions that emerged when confronting this harsh reality.Through the lens of a white woman grappling with her family’s history of colonization, Angela explores the themes of inherited privilege, grief, and the need for collective reckoning with ancestral harm. This conversation also taps into such questions as, What does it mean to reckon with your ancestral history? And How can we navigate the complexities of grief, privilege, and healing?Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.Connect with Angela WatrousInstagramWebsiteConnect with meInstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering PodcastInstagramWebsiteCheck out, Plugged In, your pocket resource for grounding into your power, connecting to self and remembering how powerful you really are. Sign up for your FREE 14-Day trial here.https://bit.ly/pluggedintrial
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Understanding Racial Trauma and Psychological Homelessness: A Powerful Dialogue with Dr. Norissa and Dr. Ken Hardy
Oct 25, 202400:54:03Tap to summarizeDo you ever feel disconnected from yourself? Or yearn for an elusive, something that you can't quite put your finger on?In this episode of Radical Remembering, I sit down with Dr. Ken Hardy for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about racial trauma and the concept of psychological homelessness. This episode explores the experience of disconnection felt by those of us from diasporic backgrounds, as we navigate feelings of uprootedness and the absence of rootedness in our lives.Dr. Hardy shares his powerful insights into how chronic psychological homelessness, especially for marginalized people, manifests through an absence of belonging and a yearning for something intangible.Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.Connect with Dr. Ken HardyWebsiteConnect with meInstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering PodcastInstagramWebsiteCheck out, Plugged In, your pocket resource for grounding into your power, connecting to self and remembering how powerful you really are. Sign up for your FREE 14-Day trial here.https://bit.ly/pluggedintrial
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Writing for Black Liberation: Nicole Yarde and Dr. Norissa on Crafting Empowering Narratives
Oct 18, 202401:09:00Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode of Radical Remembering, I’m joined by Nicole Yarde, CEO and founder of Black Rewrite, to discuss how writing can be a powerful tool for Black liberation.Nicole talks about the importance of apologizing to the inner voice we’ve silenced over the years, the process of crafting empowering narratives, and how fear of judgment often holds us back from speaking our truth. She also explains why it’s more crucial than ever to activate Black voices by encouraging writing and sharing our stories.We also dive into her work with Black Rewrite, an online platform dedicated to showcasing the talents of both emerging and established Black writers.Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.Connect with Nicole YardeInstagram -Black RewriteConnect with meInstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering PodcastInstagramWebsiteCheck out, Plugged In, your pocket resource for grounding into your power, connecting to self and remembering how powerful you really are. Sign up for your FREE 14-Day trial here.https://bit.ly/pluggedintrial
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Decolonizing Education: Sakile Ramir & Dr. Norissa talk Homeschooling and World Schooling for Liberation
Oct 11, 202400:59:05Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode of Radical Remembering, Sakile Ramir of Embrace Your Free, a passionate advocate for homeschooling and world schooling, joins me to discuss how Black families can embrace alternative education models to foster liberation.Sakile shares her personal journey of homeschooling her six children, ranging from ages 11 to 21, and how she integrates the philosophy of freedom into their learning experiences and how she developed a unique homeschooling framework called the LIT System—which takes into account the Learning style of the child, the Identity persona of both parent and child and the Teaching style of the parent.This conversation also touches on decolonizing traditional education and empowering children to discover their own paths.Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.Connect with Sakile Ramir@EmbraceYourFreeFacebookWebsiteConnect with meInstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering PodcastInstagramWebsiteCheck out, Plugged In, your pocket resource for grounding into your power, connecting to self and remembering how powerful you really are. Sign up for your FREE 14-Day trial here.https://bit.ly/pluggedintrial
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Healing Racial Trauma with EMDR: A Deep Dive with David Archer and Dr. Norissa
Oct 4, 202400:59:03Tap to summarizeHave you ever wondered what it takes to heal from racial trauma? In this episode of Radical Remembering, I sit down with David Archer, an anti-racist psychotherapist based in Montreal, Canada. We explore his journey as a psychotherapist, his approach to healing racial trauma, and why he identifies as an anti-racist psychotherapist.David shares insights from his book, Anti-Racist Psychotherapy: Confronting Systemic Racism and Healing Racial Trauma, and discusses how trauma processing techniques like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be used to heal from racialized experiences.Throughout our conversation, David emphasizes the importance of recognizing and unlearning the negative beliefs we've internalized through media and educational experiences. Healing, he reminds us, is not a final destination but an ongoing process—a daily practice of liberation that requires constant nurturing and self-awareness.Radical Remembering is a podcast that covers liberation, personal growth, self-awareness and awareness of topics at the intersection of mental health, spirituality and self-help. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Stay tuned for the next episode. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.Connect with David ArcherInstagramWebsiteCheck out David’s booksConnect with meInstagramLinkedinLiving Liberated appRadical Remembering PodcastInstagramWebsiteCheck out, Plugged In, your pocket resource for grounding into your power, connecting to self and remembering how powerful you really are. Sign up for your FREE 14-Day trial here.https://bit.ly/pluggedintrial
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