Melanin Speaking

Attachment Theory with Dr.Helen

In this episode of Melanin Speaking dive into attachment theory and how our early experiences with caregivers influence the way we handle relationships as adults. We’re joined by Kamal, a financial analyst, and Helen, an expert in child and adolescent psychiatry, to help us unpack the different types of attachment. We discuss how our childhood connections—or lack of them—affect our emotional lives today. We also explore resilience in children and navigate the cultural differences in family dynamics. This episode gave us a lot to think about when it comes to understanding our own attachment styles and how they shape who we are.
 

Transcending Borders: Impact of British Exceptionalism

Join our co-hosts, Natalia and Ranecia as they welcome a special co-host, Eeman Talha! We dive deeper into the concept of British Exceptionalism, Systemic Racism and our experiences as being migrant women of colour. This episode has the perfect mix of laughs and thought provoking questions. 
Make sure to listen to the last 5 minutes on repeat! 
*Just to note that some of the stats on the genocide in Gaza are not out of date and have now sadly gone up.
Below are a list of resources to accompany this episode:
Article re British exceptionalism: https://www.restlessbeings.org/articles/a-very-british-exceptionalism 
Empireland: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/317240/empireland-by-sanghera-sathnam/9780241445310
Restless Beings: https://www.restlessbeings.org/
Black Well-being Collective: https://www.theblackwellbeingcollective.com/
 
Want to help those struggling in Gaza?:
Help Palestinian Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/2-wars-in-6-months-support-family-to-escape-gaza Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eeman-talha-8a810a167/
 
Follow Eeman!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eemantalhaa

Rhythms of Identity

Ranecia and Natalia have the pleasure to speaking with Mexican dance artist, Nancy Ahmar, to speak about her artistic work focuses on representing her cultural background and embodiment of female expression and empowerment through the art of Bellydance, pointing up the sense of belonging as a migrant and the feeling of being comfortable in her own skin and body.
You can learn more about Nancy by following her on: 
Instagram: @nancyahmar_dance
Website: https://www.nancyahmardance.com/classes

Bringing Thy Whole-self: Strategies of WOC to take up space

Melanin Fam, we are back at it again! Join us as we dive into the unapologetic art of taking up space as your whole-self in all spaces. And who better to guide us through this empowering discussion than the incredible Dr. Diljeet Kaur Bhachu? With her impressive journey spanning music, education, research, and activism, Dr. Bhachu is the epitome of 'thy whole-self'.
 
Follow Dr. Diljeet: 
Website: https://diljeetbhachu.com/
Twitter: @DiljeetB_Flute 
Blog: https://diljeetbhachu.com/2020/07/22/reflections-on-my-identity/
Pass the Mic: https://passthemicscotland.org/
 
Creatives of Colour Festival:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creatives-of-colour-festival-tickets-779569482307?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android