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The best thing about being Black is our ability to adapt, overcome, and thrive. On the Black and EMPOWERed podcast, we highlight Black excellence, talk about the science of physical, mental, and behavioral health, and interview experts in the field. Join the EMPOWER lab as we continue to focus on Engaging Minorities in Prevention, Outreach, Wellness, Education, and Research. If you are a student, organizational leader, thinker, healer, creator, or anyone who would like to explore how to best utilize your personal strengths, resources, and talents, then this is the podcast for you! *We are a part of the University of Georgia & Georgia State University, but these are our personal views and are not reflective of the institution.* *The content of this podcast does not constitute therapy, if you are interested in services, please contact a local professional.*
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Friday May 12, 2023
Peace and Productivity: I Want to Be Happy Along the Way
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
In this episode, we talk about the work we’re doing in The EMPOWER Lab and on the Racial Trauma Task Force, as well as the benefit of finding happiness along the way. New staff, Ashley and Karissa, also give some expert advice on preparing to go to grad school, so stay tuned through the whole episode!
Episode Guests: Georgia State University Racial Trauma Task Force
https://www.drishametzger.com/racial-trauma-task-force
Send questions or reach us at: theempowerlab@gmail.com
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Metzger is a guest on the National Children's Alliance podcast. She discusses her research on racial socialization and its impact on treatment outcomes for Black children and families in Child Advocacy Centers (CACs). Dr. Metzger also explores the role of celebratory experiences in healing from trauma and emphasizes the importance of racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in mental health disparity.
Send questions or reach us at: theempowerlab@gmail.com
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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
No Crumbs Left: Negotiating in Academia with Dr. Christina Alicia Campbell
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Metzger interviews a very special guest: Dr. Christina Alicia Campbell! Christina Campbell is an Associate Professor, Entrepreneur, and author of the ABC’s of Negotiating! We are here today to talk to her about her journey on the other side of academia and how she has managed to maintain success (and a high salary) while carving out the life of her dreams!
Send questions or reach us at: theempowerlab@gmail.com
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Connect with Dr. Christina Alicia Campbell:
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https://www.instagram.com/academe180/
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Anxious Parenting with Around the Way Curls
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Join us this week for a special episode in which our very own Dr. Isha Metzger converses with one of the hosts of Around the Way Curls, Shanti.
Together they discuss parenting anxious children and how we can disrupt patterns of anxiety and harm.
Send questions or reach us at: theempowerlab@gmail.com
EMPOWER Twitter | Dr. Isha Metzger Twitter | EMPOWER Instagram

Friday Dec 16, 2022
Education in Psychology with Sarah Jiang
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Join us this week with a special episode in which our very own Dr. Isha Metzger discusses the need for and ways to integrate psychology in schools to help combat racial discrimination and trauma for our children.
EMPOWER Twitter | Dr. Isha Metzger Twitter | EMPOWER Instagram

Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Trauma, Triggers, Treatment with White Table Talk
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Join us on this special episode as our very own Dr. Isha Metzger joins Eugenia Buie and Jacqueline Stevens, hosts of the White Table Talk, as they discuss trauma exposure, triggers, and forms of treatment to address trauma.
Eugenia Buie | Jacqueline Stevens | EMPOWER Lab Twitter & Instagram | Dr. Isha Metzger

Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Science Communication
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
In today's episode, we introduce our new co-hosts, Ashanti J. Brown and Niara J. Carrenard, clinical graduate students of The EMPOWER lab. Our special guest, Lisa Bartolomeo, discusses the need for science communication at the clinical and personal level and shares how she, as a member of Dr. Isha Metzger's Racial Trauma Task Force, utilize social media and other avenues to share science with the public.
The EMPOWER Lab Twitter | Our Doctoral Journey | 10 Tips for Effective Science Communication

Friday Jun 17, 2022
Full Circle Moments with Dr. Amber Childs
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Join us in this episode with our Special Guest Dr. Amber Childs, assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine. In this episode, we chat about Dr. Childs academic journey, and how she contributes to increasing DEI in academia.
To send in questions for our next episode, email theempowerlab@gmail.com
Dr. Amber Childs Twitter | Yale Measurement Based Care Collaborative Twitter | The EMPOWER Lab Twitter & Instagram

Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Repurposing Your Rejected Fellowship Applications
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Join our special guests Violeta J. Rodriguez (2018-2021 Ford Predoctoral Fellow, 2021 NIH Grantee) and Dominique La Barrie (Goizueta Fellow) as they discuss how to repurpose your past funding applications (e.g., Ford, SREB) for future submissions, and how to cope with rejection. This conversation is especially geared toward students from historically marginalized backgrounds and first-generation students, but all students (including incoming graduate students or applicants) are sure to benefit from this discussion. The contents of the workshop are based on funding workshops originally developed by soon-to-be Dr. Kharine Jean and Dr. Shantesica Mearshe Gilliam, SREB Fellows at the University of Georgia.
Violeta J. Rodriguez | Dominique L. La Barrie | The EMPOWER Lab Social

Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
In this episode, we interview two very special guests: Drs. Jasmine Abrams & Natalie Watson-Singleton! They have overlapping research interests in SBW… Nuances between being strong and productive, and being soft and getting rest… what does their research say? How does it play out in their lives? What about clinical practice or experience with their own personal therapists? We’ll get advice from these amazing scholars, activists, entrepreneurs that will inspire students, budding business owners, researchers and clinicians, and other SBW everywhere!
Check out Drs. Jasmine Abrams and Natalie Watson-Singletons social media below!
Dr. Jasmine Abrams LinkTree & Twitter Dr. Natalie Watson-Singleton Twitter EMPOWER Twitter & Instagram