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In this week’s episode of the Bridge To U podcast, we hear from previous guests on the frameworks, systems and mindset that are required to improve intergenerational impact around race. We also look at how our level of well being impacts the work that we do and the opportunities for change.
First Dr. Charmaine Jackman, who appeared in the episode “Healing is Not a Luxury” – explains how the healthcare system continues to under serve the black community across America. This is as traditional psychology training does not consider people of color and doesn’t require any particular attention to diversity, equity, or cross cultural training as part of that ongoing education.
She goes further to address our mindset around racism. Dr. Jackman shares that there is nothing wrong with the way we as blacks communicate, interact with each other, or respond to racism. She believes that it is the system of colonialism and white supremacy that has ingrained this way of thinking into us.
Then I looked back at the conversation I had with Michael Fosburg, who appeared in the episode “How to Have Meaningful Conversations Around Race & Identity “ – to hear his story and how he embraced his full identity. Michael found out that he was black at the age of 34 and ever since, this information has shifted his perspective of himself and how he shows up in the world. We discuss the importance of leaning into our identity rather than feeling shame around our blackness.
With that in mind, I talk about how embracing all parts of my identity has allowed me to begin to receive healing and connect more deeply with others. Through this I share practical steps for improving intergenerational impact, including making healing a daily practice and investigating your own family narrative.
Key Points
- Dr. Charmaine Jackman explains how the healthcare system continues to under serve the black community across America.
- Our mindset around race has been influenced by the system of colonialism and white supremacy.
- Michael Fosburg discusses the importance of leaning into our identity rather than feeling shame around our blackness.
- Practical steps for improving intergenerational impact, including making healing a daily practice and investigating your own family narrative, are identified.
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