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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 Sep 10, 2021
REEC Radio Rebroadcast
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Join us on this rebroadcast episode of REEC radio's interview with our very own Dr. Isha Metzger. Dr. Metzger will discuss racial trauma, coping, and how she challenges systemic racism using a multi-level approach.
Follow on social media REEC Radio Dr. Isha Metzger The EMPOWER Lab

Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Suicidality Among Black Teens - Interview with Dr. Isha Metzger
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Join us today as we listen to Liz Tung interview Dr. Isha Metzger as she discusses suicidality in Black youth, risk factors and barriers that may impact access to health care and mental health services in Black communities, and how to actively participate in reducing existing barriers, whether you are a clinical or community member.
Important Links:
‘We are in a state of emergency’: What's behind the rising suicide rate among Black kids

Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
The State of Black Mental Health
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Listen in on this special panel discussion on the state of Black mental health, featuring Dr. Earl Turner, Dr. Donell Barnett, Dr. Maryam Jernigan-Noesi, and our very own Dr. Isha Metzger. Join the panelists as they discuss coping and healing, increased stress in our communities of color, the need for culturally responsive clinicians, explicit conversations about racism between parents and children, and coping and healing strategies.
Trigger warning there will be discussion on police brutality and racial injustice as part of the episode.
Follow the panelists and us on social media: The Empower Lab, Therapy for Black Kids, Dr. Maryam Jernigan-Noesi

Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
How to Set Up a Research Team
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Join us on this special episode in collaboration with Yale University's Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Aids, CIRA, panel discussion on how to set up a research team. Learn how the panel members discuss creating the culture they want within their teams, managing, mentoring, and developing your research staff.
To learn more about Yale University's CIRA program click here.

Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Corona Kiki
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
In today's episode, we are gonna be real with our audience about our experiences with COVID-19, while being in grad school and still trying to maintain a sense of normalcy the best that we can during these hectic times. Join us as we discuss what it's been like for us and also cover some coping tips that we have found useful in our personal lives.

Wednesday May 26, 2021
MedPage Interview on Cultural Humility
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
This week join us for a special interview with Kara Grant, Enterprise and Investigative Writer for MedPage, and our very own Dr. Isha Metzger as they discuss how to treat Ethno-Racial trauma with cultural humility. You can learn more about MedPage and Kara Grant on the MedPage website. The original episode aired on April 26, 2021, through MedPage and be sure to check out our social media accounts @bbkars and @TheEMPOWERLab

Wednesday May 05, 2021
Psychoeducation on Racial Stress & Trauma
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Come join the Black & Empowered team as we interview Dr. Isha Metzger and discuss racial stress and trauma in the context of psychoeducation. What is psychoeducation? How can it benefit you? And we'll also discuss coping strategies that can help in your healing.

Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
How to be a Better Ally
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Join the Black & Empowered team as we discuss allyship and how to be a better ally without falling into the stereotypical 'white savior' trope. Our special guests this week are Ian Raugh and Miriam Zegarac from the University of Georgia's Clinical Psychology program.

Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Racial Trauma is Real: Coping & Healing
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021

Friday Jan 08, 2021
Breaching the Tower: Applying to Grad School
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Want to get into graduate school in psychology? Well, in this episode we talk about how you can do that! We are joined by two special guests, Violeta Rodriguez and Dominique La Barrie, from our Clinical and BBS psychology programs to talk about how they got into grad school and what you can do based on where you are.