Help A Human Out

Latest Episodes:

Teaching Through Two Pandemics May 12, 2021

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It’s been a brutal 15 months for us all. But in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic and a pandemic of racism, teachers have been asked to step up to the plate like never before. On this episode, Ms. Danielle talks to elementary school teacher, advocate and mother Mrs. Johora Warren about what it's like teaching through two pandemics.

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Ms. Danielle:

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Mrs. Johora Warren

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Take Care of Yourself May 05, 2021

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Self-care is more important than ever. And it’s also harder than ever to do. Sometimes it feels like the world won’t stop falling apart long enough for us to process and take care of ourselves. Luckily, one of our favs, Dr. Britt is back to talk about self-care in an unprecedented time.

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Dr. Brittany Jean-Louis

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Why Don't You Believe Us? Apr 28, 2021

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In a court of law, why is the presumption of innocence given to some people, but not others? How are mothers, fathers, Black people en masse supposed to navigate a world where they were born guilty? In this episode, Ms. Danielle asks you – the listener, the audience, society – why you still don’t believe Black people. Follow us @hahopodcast on Instagram for more.

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Loved Ones and Abuse, with Paul Colaianni Apr 14, 2021

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How do we help the people that we love who are in abusive relationships? It’s a hard question that many of us have asked ourselves before. For Kenzie, she wants to help her mom, but she doesn’t know how. On this episode of Help A Human Out, Ms. Danielle talks with author, speaker and podcast host Paul Colaianni about abuse and what we can do to be there for those we care about.

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How Do I Have a Relationship with my Long-Lost Sister? Apr 07, 2021

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When Jasmine took a DNA test, she was not expecting to find out about a long lost sister. She came to us for advice on how to start a relationship with this person and Ms. Danielle knew exactly who to call. On this episode of Help A Human Out, Ms. Danielle talks to her best friend Claire Anton about how a DNA test changed her life.

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The Kids Are Not All Right Mar 03, 2021

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This is the story of Aria Joy Burch-Senser – a beautiful, talented and happy young girl who will be forever frozen at age 13. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals 10-24. We don’t talk to our kids enough about mental health and suicide. They are issues shrouded by stigma, and not talking about them with the young people in our lives is a major contributing factor to the statistics. Ms. Danielle sits down with mom and social worker Brittani Senser to have a conversation about youth mental health and suicide.

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Black Story Month: Black Excellence Feb 24, 2021

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In our final episode of Black Story Month, we asked our Black listeners, coworkers, friends and family to send in a voice memo answering three questions: 1. What is your favorite thing about Black culture? 2. If you had the chance, would you ever give up being Black? 3. What does Black excellence mean to you and how do you embody it? This special episode is a collection of stories from all over the country — including two little girls (who call Danielle mom) learning about their own Black girl magic.

For a transcript of this episode, click here.

Show Notes:

Still Kickin Sessions on unlearning racism
The Black businesses featured in this episode: Civic Saint, Gigi’s Flair Emporium, A Freeman’s Place Counseling, and Kismet of Kings
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Black Story Month: Growing Up Black with Jesse Ross Feb 17, 2021

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What does family mean to you? For Ms. Danielle, and a lot of us, family is everything. You learn so much about someone based on where they came from. This week, Ms. Danielle talks with Jesse Ross – Executive Director of Still Kickin, international speaker, diversity and inclusion leader, and father about growing up, living in North Minneapolis and what it’s like raising Black babies in a racist world. For a transcript of this episode, click here.

Show Notes:

@mrjross
Jesse’s Website
Protests and Privilege - with Jesse Ross
All Still Kickin Sessions

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Black Story Month: "You're Pretty for a Black Girl" with Tanisha Nichole Feb 10, 2021

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“Can I touch your hair?” “You don’t talk Black.” “You’re pretty for a Black girl.” These are all examples of microaggressions — nasty little comments that get said to Black women every single day and that add up to major trauma. Being a Black woman in modern America is anything but easy. This week, Ms. Danielle is joined by friend and radio personality Tanisha Nichole to talk about microaggressions, how you can recognize them, and how you can help stop them from causing harm.

A transcript of this episode is available here. If you have a topic you'd like to see addressed on the show, let us know by recording a voice memo into your phone and emailing it to us at podcast@stillkickin.co.

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SHOW NOTES:

@tanishanichole on Instagram
“Empathy and Eyebrows” by Ms. Danielle
Getting Comfortable with Discomfort with Ms. Danielle
Still Kickin Sessions (Full List)
“Did you really just say that?” - advice on confronting microaggressions by Rebecca A. Clay

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Black Story Month: Racism in Medicine with Dr. Tosin Odunsi Feb 03, 2021

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The stats don’t lie: Racial inequality in the health care field is a real problem. How did we get to this point? And what do we do going forward? This week’s expert, Dr. Tosin Odunsi, shines light on the lack of diversity within the health care profession, the importance of representation, and the work she is doing to effect change.

A transcript of this episode is available here.

If you have a topic you'd like to see addressed on the show, let us know by recording a voice memo into your phone and emailing it to us at podcast@stillkickin.co.

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SHOW NOTES:

@lifebytosin

@thementorshipsquad

Still Kickin Sessions - Advocacy is great. Action is better.

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