When We Speak is a podcast where we have inspirational, candid, and empowering conversations. It’s a place where we share insight into how we cope, heal, and find meaning in a wide range of experiences. Hosted by mental health therapist, speaker, and author of “What Children Remember”, Tasha Hunter, MSW, LCSW.

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36. Black Women Woes Part II
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36. Black Women Woes Part II

Today's episode was inspired by Black Women Woes Part I but with a new group of beautiful, inspiring, powerful, and passionate women: Amber Webb Sims, Courtney Napier, Faitth Brooks and Sharifa.

This discussion felt like love,  family, strength personified, and spiritual. We laughed, held space for each other, snapped fingers, and said amen more than once. Having these heart talks are why my podcast exist  In today's discussion we talk about faith, boundaries, self-care, relationships, white supremacy, and more. This is an epic collaboration! 

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15. Sex Positivity, Pleasure, and Consent with Yael Rosenstock Gonzalez
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15. Sex Positivity, Pleasure, and Consent with Yael Rosenstock Gonzalez

"Say what you want because that is how you get your pleasure."

In today's episode I'm speaking with Yael R Rosenstock Gonzalez about sex positivity, pleasure, and consent. We also delve into what it means to be a part of a community and own your identity.

Yael R Rosenstock Gonzalez is a sex educator, sex coach, researcher, author, speaker, curriculum developer, and workshop facilitator. As a queer, polyamorous, white-presenting Nuyorican Jew, Yael has always been interested in understanding the multi-level experiences of individuals. This led her to found Kaleidoscope Vibrations, LLC, a company dedicated to supporting and creating spaces for individuals to explore and find community in their identities.

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14. Recovering From Abuse Through Loving Dignity with Heather Caliri
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14. Recovering From Abuse Through Loving Dignity with Heather Caliri

"There can't be a resurrection until something has died." Today we are speaking with Heather Caliri about how we heal from self-criticism, feeling as if we aren't good enough or that we are " bad Christians".

Heather invites listeners to heal from abuse, learn how to have healthy relationships, and healthy boundaries. She created 30 Days To Loving Dignity for Christians who have experienced verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse.

Heather Caliri writes about being an awkward Christian: finding God’s grace in the most uncomfortable places. She has written extensively about mental health, abuse and its repercussions, healthy relationships, faith reconstruction after spiritual abuse, and progressive theology.

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