A Necessary Conversation About Racism : 10 Min Monday

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06/01/20 • 20 min

In this 10 min Monday, Melissa & Cody know an uncomfortable conversation needs to be had. They talk about why, as white people, racism is so difficult to discuss & discuss the actions we need to start taking. It's time for us to shut our mouths and open our ears. This is NOT a political conversation, it's about human rights.
This is a very powerful resource for you to save and use https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S5uckFHCA_XZkxG0Zg5U4GQGbY_RklZARwu43fqJH0E/mobilebasic We have highlighted certain resources below:
Get Honest With Yourself:
Use these writing prompts to get honest with yourself http://leesareneehall.com/expressivewriting-prompts-to-use-if-youve-been-accused-of-whitefragility-spiritualbypass-or-whiteprivilege/

Watch this video on where to start and how to acknowledging racism https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyhBlRgd0j/

Start difficult conversations:
With your kids: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/05/31/how-talk-kids-racism-racial-violence-police-brutality/5288065002/

With your family & friends: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a25221603/thanksgiving-dinner-conversation-how-to-talk-to-family-about-politics/
Or share this episode to those who may need to hear it, and we'll have the difficult conversation for you!

Pick up one of these books:
https://www.amazon.com/Me-White-Supremacy-Combat-Ancestor/dp/1728209803
https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414
https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283

Find tips on becoming an ally here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAxZhxIFHUC/
Join Rachel Cargle in The Great Unlearn https://www.patreon.com/thegreatunlearn

-Write to your city or town government representative and police chief and advocate for: officers wearing body cameras, evidence-based police de-escalation trainings & officers wearing body cams.
Put your money where your mouth is:

Don't business that use prison labor, check out this lists to discover in https://returntonow.net/2016/06/13/prison-labor-is-the-new-american-slavery/
Support black businesses, you can find there here: https://officialblackwallstreet.com/directory/
Donate your time and money, here are a few: Your local Black Lives Matter Chapter, the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, the NAACP
Donate to help the protesters https://secure.actblue.com/donate/glp-bail-funds-email-20200531

& Follow these powerful voices on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/
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Watch this video on where to start and how to acknowledging racism https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyhBlRgd0j/

Start difficult conversations:
With your kids: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/05/31/how-talk-kids-racism-racial-violence-police-brutality/5288065002/

Find tips on becoming an ally here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAxZhxIFHUC/
Join Rachel Cargle in The Great Unlearn https://www.patreon.com/thegreatunlearn

Don't business that use prison labor, check out this lists to discover in https://returntonow.net/2016/06/13/prison-labor-is-the-new-american-slavery/
Support black businesses, you can find there here: https://officialblackwallstreet.com/directory/
Donate your time and money, here are a few: Your local Black Lives Matter Chapter, the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, the NAACP
Donate to help the protesters https://secure.actblue.com/donate/glp-bail-funds-email-20200531

& Follow these powerful voices on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/
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12. Harm Reduction Therapy w/ Amber Holt

In episode 12 Cody Kreutz interviews LCSW, Amber Holt to discuss all things harm reduction, from seat belts to clean needle exchange. Being in programs of substance abstinence themselves, Melissa & Cody held their own beliefs around harm reduction therapy and substance use, thanks to compassionate people like Amber, they have had their walls broken down and are so excited to delve deeper into this controversial topic. Amber discusses how she initially discovered her passion for harm reduction therapy, different types of harm reduction and the unnecessary stigmas it is tied to. The message is simple - Together, with a little compassion and education, we can save lives. As always, drop your per-conceived ideas, open your minds, and enjoy this thought provoking and heartfelt conversation.
Please Be Advised this episode talks openly about self-harm.

Amber Holt is a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with people who struggle with addiction and mental health concerns. She believes in treating her patients with respect and meeting them where they are at, with no judgement. She brings passion and compassion to those who would otherwise be ignored. Along with helping her patients one-on-one in her private practice, Amber is an advocate on and offline for harm reduction, social justice and anti-racism.
-Learn more about Amber and her work at TheHarmReductionTherapist.com
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-You can follow Cody’s spiritual journey on YouTube!

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Thanks for listening!! xox

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14. Trans Masc. & EDS w/The Disabled Hippie, Julian Gavino

It's Pride Month and we're talking with Julian Gavino, AKA The Disabled Hippie! Julian is a 25-year-old life coach, writer, model, and advocate. He has a community on Instagram where he shares his journey as a transgender man and his life long journey with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) He's open and inspirational af. We talk about his transition, living with EDS and the calling he can't escape. Cody & Melissa learn that the only thing stopping us from achieving what we want, is ourselves. His writing is beautiful, be sure to check out his Instagram @thedisabledhippie
The best way to support We Are The Stigma is by leaving us a five-star review!
As always share with others, and reach out if you’d like to share your story https://wearethestigma.com/be-a-guest-on-our-show/
-You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
-You can follow Cody’s spiritual journey here on YouTube!

Thanks for listening!! xox