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Myelin & Melanin

Myelin & Melanin

By: Daana Townsend & Dawn Morgan
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 Dawn & Daana – – two Black women sharing their musings on life, MS, and everything in between. Seasons 1-4: A curated selection of episodes can be streamed. Podcast hosted by two Black women sharing their musings on life, multiple sclerosis, and everything in between! They are often joined by noted MS specialists, medical professionals as well as influencers in and members of the MS community. Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Episode 150 | As The Layers Unravel: Disability, Bodies, and Identity (feat. Anna Sweeney, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S)

    Episode 150 | As The Layers Unravel: Disability, Bodies, and Identity (feat. Anna Sweeney, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S)
    Mar 23 2022

    March is MS Awareness Month. As the month ends, join us for a conversation with our sister in MS, the incredible Anna Sweeney!

    Anna Sweeney is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Specialist and owner of Whole Life Nutrition Counseling. She is an expert in the treatment of individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and emotional eating. Anna combines her knowledge of the science of nutrition and experience in the treatment of eating disorders with direct, compassionate, and heartfelt care to help her clients realize the pleasures of living a whole life.

    Anna is a recognized public figure on social media, where she does not shy away from talking about chronic illness, wellness culture, and how to navigate these tenuous spaces.
    Anna also proudly identifies herself as a disabled woman. In the context of Anna's disability and inability to access nature in ways that she once could, Anna created the #inaccessibleviews hashtag where she asks for photos and videos of places, around the world, that a disabled body cannot experience. With over 10K views, #inaccessibleviews powerfully bridges the gap between the able-bodied and disabled worlds.

    Find Anna on Instagram @dietitiananna

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    Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things.

    Join us as we Raise the Temp!

    Connect with us.

    Instagram:

    • Daana @retrosoul__
    • Carlos @elcaballonegrito

    Podcast Socials:

    • Instagram: @myelinmelanin
    • Twitter: @myelinmelanin
    • Facebook: @myelinandmelanin
    • Website: http://myelinandmelanin.com
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    56 mins
  • Episode 147 | "I Am The Terror": Blackness, Disability and Visibility (feat. Kym Oliver)

    Episode 147 | "I Am The Terror": Blackness, Disability and Visibility (feat. Kym Oliver)
    Feb 23 2022

    Join us for an enlightening conversation with the phenomenal Kym Oliver. Kym (half of the duo "The Triple Cripples") and Daana chat about race, intersectionality, disability, decolonization and all the things.

    So who is Kym Oliver?

    Kym is a multifaceted creative, thinker, writer, speaker and consultant, committed to envisioning an equitable future for those within the margins of the margins, through ideological and structural transformation. She is the 'Official Goddess' for The Triple Cripples - a platform dedicated to highlighting the narratives and increasing the visibility of Black, & non-Black Melanated People, living with Disability (Features: BBC, Vogue, Al Jazeera+, British Library, University of Oxford, Wow Foundation, gal-dem, LSE, Estee Lauder, Virgin Media, Inner Hoe Uprising and more).

    Also.

    Check out the TED Talk ("Empowerment as a Disabled, Black Woman") that led Daana to Kym: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JOSVUX5FEg

    Find Kym on Instagramand Twitter @triplecripples and their website at http://thetriplecripples.uk

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    Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things.

    Join us as we Raise the Temp!

    Connect with us.

    Instagram:

    • Daana @retrosoul__
    • Carlos @elcaballonegrito

    Podcast Socials

    • Instagram: @myelinmelanin
    • Twitter: @myelinmelanin
    • Facebook: @myelinandmelanin
    • Website: http://myelinandmelanin.com
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 146 | This is a Group Project (feat. Imani Barbarin)

    Episode 146 | This is a Group Project (feat. Imani Barbarin)
    Feb 9 2022
    Join us as we chat with the amazing Imani Barbarin! We were so excited for this conversation, y'all! The epitome of Black Girl Magic and Disability Pride, Imani Barbarin, also known as Crutches & Spice, is one of the newest trending voices in intersectionality and representation media. Crowned the "Disability Hashtag Queen" by her fans, Imani is the creator of several trending hashtags including #DisTheOscars #AbledsAreWeird, and #ThingsDisabledPeopleKnow. Her sassy online presence has gained attention of large digital media platforms including Refinery 29, NPR, Yahoo, and politicians alike. She has modeled in Paris fashion shows, is a published Forbes contributor, and can be found on Hollywood billboards. Imani recently became an ambassador for REBDOLLS, a missy and plus size fashion brand that believes all women deserve amazing fashion. Imani is quickly becoming a Millennial favorite and online powerhouse. --

    Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things.

    Join us as we Raise the Temp!

    Connect with us.

    Instagram:

    • Daana @retrosoul__
    • Carlos @elcaballonegrito

    Podcast Socials

    • Instagram: @myelinmelanin
    • Twitter: @myelinmelanin
    • Facebook: @myelinandmelanin
    • Website: http://myelinandmelanin.com
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    59 mins
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