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The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation
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A network of conversations grounded in identifying abundance in us all. At the heart of these dialogues, two people are meeting, in a distilled moment, and process, with gratitude. Showing up for the journey to receive and give— showing up for reciprocity— knowledge that we do not always emphasize in Western cultures but need to in order to fully divulge and embrace the complicated nature of self. It is in these rituals of nourishing the spirit that we can also prioritize community, compassion, and responsibility. The Unfolding is a gift to embrace wholeness, together.
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World Mental Health Day Special: Sara Bareilles on Grief, Vulnerability, and Joy
Oct 1000:40:35Tap to summarizeIn this World Mental Health Day episode of The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation, host Rachel Keener welcomes Grammy Award–winning artist Sara Bareilles for a deeply personal conversation. Rachel introduces Sara not just as a celebrated musician, but as someone who has shown genuine commitment to supporting Black women’s mental health through her connection with the Loveland Foundation.Sara shares her experiences with mental health, discussing the stigma around therapy and self-care. She and Rachel explore the role of community, vulnerability, and connection in healing.Sara also explains how songwriting is her form of journaling to process fear, anxiety, and grief. She speaks about losing close friends and how those experiences shape her upcoming album, which focuses on themes of loss, healing, and renewal. A reminder of joy, not as fleeting, but as resistance and restoration, is threaded throughout. The episode reminds us of the power of music, therapy, and community to carry us through.More about Sara Bareilles:Sara Bareilles is an award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, producer, activist, and New York Times best-selling author whose accolades to date include two Grammy® Awards, three Tony® Award nominations, and three Primetime Emmy® Award nominations. As a recording artist and songwriter, she has sold more than 3 million albums and 15 million singles in the U.S., and her songs have been streamed more than 3.5 billion times worldwide. On Broadway, she composed music and lyrics for Waitress, stepping into the lead role both on Broadway and in the West End. Other musical theater credits include her Tony-nominated performance as ‘The Baker’s Wife’ in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods, a song on the Tony Award-nominated score for SpongeBob SquarePants, and an Emmy Award-nominated appearance as Mary Magdalene in NBC's “Jesus Christ Superstar Live.” She plays Dawn Solano on the Emmy-nominated musical comedy series “Girls5eva”, the third season of which is streaming now on Netflix, and is currently at work on a musical theater adaptation of Meg Wolitzer’s best-selling novel The Interestings, alongside author Sarah Ruhl.–The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation podcast is an additional resource not only to the public but also to our therapy fund cohort members. The Loveland Foundation therapy fund and resources are only made possible through support from our community. At The Loveland Foundation, we are committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. Our resources and initiatives are collaborative and they prioritize opportunity, access, validation, and healing. Since our founding, the Therapy Fund has provided financial support for therapy to over 13,000 Black women, girls, and non-binary individuals across the country.Links:Join The Abundance Collective: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/abundanceSupport the show: https://give.thelovelandfoundation.org/give/436656/#!/donation/checkoutFollow Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarabareillesFollow The Loveland Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelandfoundation/Visit the Loveland Foundation’s website: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/Support the show
Transcribe →Celebrate Your Wins with Tatum Carter
Sep 1900:36:29Tap to summarizeContent Note: This episode includes discussions of suicide and suicidal ideation. Please listen with care.Host Rachel Keener sits down with therapist and community outreach manager Tatum Carter for a powerful conversation about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and what it means for Black women.Tatum opens up about her path into mental health advocacy, the gaps in culturally competent care, and why creating safe, supportive spaces is essential. Together, she and Rachel unpack the unique pressures Black women face—from societal expectations to the toll of microaggressions—and how these shape mental health.They challenge harmful narratives like the “strong Black woman” trope, talk about recognizing signs of distress that don’t always look textbook, and highlight everyday practices of self-care and community care that make healing possible. Tatum also takes on long-held myths, reminding us that while prayer has its place, professional support matters too.The conversation is raw, grounding, and ultimately hopeful. It’s about reclaiming joy as a tool for survival, practicing compassion toward ourselves, and remembering that every life carries worth.More about Tatum Carter:Tatum Carter is passionate about creating education, awareness, and healing-centered connections that inspire growth and community. She believes recovery and wellness flourish when supported by strong systems and meaningful relationships. With clinical experience supporting teens, young adults, and families through challenges such as substance use, mood, anxiety, and eating disorders, Tatum brings both expertise and compassion to her work. Deeply dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities, she is always excited to connect and collaborate. Tatum earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University and is currently pursuing her PsyD in Psychology at the University of Arizona Global Campus.–The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation podcast is an additional resource not only to the public but also to our therapy fund cohort members. The Loveland Foundation therapy fund and resources are only made possible through support from our community. At The Loveland Foundation, we are committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. Our resources and initiatives are collaborative and they prioritize opportunity, access, validation, and healing. Since our founding, the Therapy Fund has provided financial support for therapy to over 13,000 Black women, girls, and non-binary individuals across the country.Links and Resources:Support the showFollow Tatum on Instagram @tatumismsFollow The Loveland Foundation on Instagram @thelovelandfoundationConnect with Tatum: tatum.carter@ERCPathlight.comVisit the Pathlight websiteOn-Demand Video: Connecting the Dots: Loneliness in the Black CommunityDownload LinkPathlight Support GroupVisit the Loveland Foundation’s websiteSupport the show
Transcribe →Honoring Your Limits with Jamia Wilson
Aug 2200:58:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation Podcast, host Rachel Keener sits down with Jamia Wilson—activist, writer, editor, and Vice President at Random House—for a conversation about the transformative power of storytelling. Jamia speaks to how stories can liberate, build empathy, and reimagine power, while she and Rachel reflect on the wisdom passed down from their parents and ancestors—encouragement, community-mindedness, and joy.Jamia also shares her perspective on self-care: setting boundaries as a way of honoring personal limits, embracing intentional rest, and creating rituals that replenish the spirit. Joy becomes a central thread throughout their discussion—not as something fleeting, but as resistance, healing, and connection.The conversation touches on Jamia’s books A Year of Black Joy, which offers 52 practices for cultivating joy, and Make Good Trouble, inspired by John Lewis and the idea of activism rooted in joy. Together, Rachel and Jamia explore how curiosity, gratitude, and joyful defiance can shape not just personal growth, but collective empowerment.This episode is an invitation to rethink the role of joy in your life—not as an afterthought, but as a force for resilience and community.More about Jamia Wilson:Jamia is an award-winning feminist activist, writer, speaker, and podcaster. She joined Random House as vice president and executive editor in 2021. As the former director of the Feminist Press at the City University of New York and the former VP of programs at the Women’s Media Center, Jamia has been a leading voice on women’s rights issues for over a decade. Her work has appeared in numerous outlets, including the New York Times, the Today Show, CNN, Elle, BBC, Rookie, Refinery 29, Glamour, Teen Vogue, and The Washington Post. She is the author of This Book Is Feminist, Young, Gifted, and Black, Young, Gifted and Black Too, the introduction and oral history in Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Heard Around the World, Step Into Your Power: 23 Lessons on How to Live Your Best Life, Big Ideas for Young Thinkers, ABC's of AOC, and the co-author of Roadmap for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Advocacy, and Activism for All. Jamia is passionate about mission-driven organizations and serves on the Omega Institute, Feminist.com, and Center for Reproductive Rights boards. She is also the co-host of the second season of the Anthem Award-winning podcast, Ordinary Equality.–The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation podcast is an additional resource not only to the public but also to our therapy fund cohort members. The Loveland Foundation therapy fund and resources are only made possible through support from our community. At The Loveland Foundation, we are committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. Our resources and initiatives are collaborative and they prioritize opportunity, access, validation, and healing. Since our founding, the Therapy Fund has provided financial support for therapy to over 13,000 Black women, girls, and non-binary individuals across the country.Links:Support the show: https://give.thelovelandfoundation.org/give/436656/#!/donation/checkoutVisit Jamia Wilson’s website: https://www.jamiawilson.org/Follow The Loveland Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelandfoundation/Visit the website: https:Support the show
Transcribe →Tend to Your Hive with Michelle Cassandra Johnson
Jul 25, 202500:47:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation Podcast, host Rachel Keener is joined by author, healer, and activist Michelle Cassandra Johnson for a thoughtful conversation inspired by her latest book, The Wisdom of the Hive. Drawing from her personal lineage and spiritual journey, Johnson reflects on what bees can teach us about healing, community, and interconnection.Rooted in the agricultural legacy of her grandparents and shaped by her own practices in yoga, meditation, and ritual, Johnson explores how bee behavior mirrors the kind of care, communication, and collective resilience we often long for in our own lives. She unpacks how tending to the self is inseparable from tending to the collective—and how the hive serves as a model for mutual support and embodied healing.If you're craving a deeper understanding of community care and the sacred connections that bind us, this episode offers a powerful lens—and plenty to carry forward.More about Michelle Cassandra Johnson:Michelle Cassandra Johnson is an author, activist, spiritual teacher, racial equity consultant and educator, and intuitive and shamanic healer. She approaches her life and work from a place of knowing we are, can, and must heal individually and collectively. Michelle facilitates workshops and immersions, leads retreats and transformative experiences nationwide, and offers an array of healing services for individuals and groups. For over 25 years as a racial equity educator, she has worked with large corporations, non-profits, and community groups. Michelle is a five-time published author, and in May 2025, her sixth book, The Wisdom of the Hive, published by Sounds True and co-written with her best friend, Amy Burtaine, was released.Michelle was a TEDx speaker at Wake Forest University in 2019 and has been interviewed on several podcasts in which she explores the premise and foundation of Skill in Action, along with embodied approaches to racial equity work, creating ritual in justice spaces, our divine connection with nature and Spirit, and how we as a culture can heal.Learn more: https://www.michellecjohnson.com–The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation podcast is an additional resource not only to the public but also to our therapy fund cohort members. The Loveland Foundation therapy fund and resources are only made possible through support from our community. At The Loveland Foundation, we are committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. Our resources and initiatives are collaborative and they prioritize opportunity, access, validation, and healing. Since our founding, the Therapy Fund has provided financial support for therapy to over 13,000 Black women, girls, and non-binary individuals across the country.Links:Support the show: https://give.thelovelandfoundation.org/give/436656/#!/donation/checkoutFollow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillinactionFollow The Loveland Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelandfoundation/Visit the website: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/Support the show
Transcribe →Walk First, Adult Later with Jasmin Savoy Brown
Jun 20, 202500:49:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Unfolding, presented by The Loveland Foundation, host Rachel Keener sits down with actress and podcaster Jasmin Savoy Brown for a deeply personal and open conversation. Jasmin shares navigating her Saturn Return while weaning off antidepressants, and balancing rest and productivity.They dive into why she created Today in Gay, a podcast celebrating joyful queer stories—offering listeners a space where lightness and community coexist. From Pride Month's roots to finding the right therapist, Jasmin’s Black, queer artist perspective brings honesty, warmth, and depth.This isn’t just a conversation about mental health or identity—it’s about showing up for yourself and others, especially when joy feels like a radical act. If you’ve been craving a real, grounded, and uplifting conversation, this one’s worth a listen.More about Jasmin Savoy Brown:Jasmin Savoy Brown, an Oregon-raised actress, stars as Young Taissa in Showtime’s Yellowjackets, an award-winning series whose Season 2 was Showtime’s most-streamed debut, with Season 3 recently premiering.She is known for playing Mindy Meeks-Martin, the first openly queer character in the Scream franchise (2022 reboot, Scream VI). She will reprise her role in Scream 7 (Feb 27, 2026) and appear in DREAMS IN NIGHTMARES (Berlin 2025 Film Festival).On TV, Jasmin played ‘Evie Murphy’ in HBO’s The Leftovers, with recurring roles in TNT’s Will and ABC’s For The People. Other credits include Stitchers, Love, Grey’s Anatomy, LEGO Star Wars: All Stars, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Lane 1974, and Laggies. In 2021, she starred in The Sound of Violence, earning praise at SXSW.Jasmin launched TODAY IN GAY, a daily news podcast for the queer community. She created, produced, and hosted The Homo Schedule for Netflix’s MOST, and produced Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror, an Emmy-nominated docuseries.Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (2024), Elle’s Hollywood Rising Class (2023), THR’s Next Gen Rising Young Stars (2022), Variety’s 55 Queer Artists and Decision-Makers to Know, and The OUT 100. She stars in the MIU MIU L'Été 2025 Campaign opposite Willem Dafoe and Daisy Ridley.–The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation podcast is an additional resource not only to the public but also to our therapy fund cohort members. The Loveland Foundation therapy fund and resources are only made possible through support from our community. At The Loveland Foundation, we are committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. Our resources and initiatives are collaborative and they prioritize opportunity, access, validation, and healing. Since our founding, the Therapy Fund has provided financial support for therapy to over 13,000 Black women, girls, and non-binary individuals across the country.Links:Support the show: https://give.thelovelandfoundation.org/give/436656/#!/donation/checkoutFollow Jasmin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminsavoyFollow The Loveland Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelandfoundation/Visit the website: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/Support the show
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