This week on Taking Up Space, Reena, Rehana, and Crystal go over foundational concepts by unpacking power, privilege, oppression, intersectionality, racial trauma and cultural bereavement. We define these terms, share some of our experiences, and discuss ways to acknowledge how these topics play into your life. As always, we hope you enjoy!

Recommended Resources: Wheel of Privilege and Power ⁠https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/documents/pdf/english/corporate/anti-racism/wheel-privilege-power.pdf

Power and Privilege Tool

https://x.com/amytanmd/status/1402730572145782784

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This week on Taking Up Space, join Reena, Rehana and one of our clinicians at the BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre, JeeHye Choi, as we discuss BIPOC experiences in the workplace.

We expand upon the need for BIPOC spaces as we share stories and dive into challenges we have faced and that some BIPOC may face in workplaces, including workplace racism. As always, we hope you enjoy!

Recommended Resources: Why BIPOC Employees Are Burning Out—and What People Leaders Can Do About It https://www.springhealth.com/blog/help-bipoc-employees-reduce-burnout

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Song: Shahed - Indian Fusion

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This week on Taking Up Space, Reena, Rehana, and Crystal discuss ways to navigate imposter syndrome as racialized people in the short term and long term. We also begin a discussion around claiming BIPOC spaces and how that relates to imposter syndrome. We reference an article by the eloquent Kelsey Blackwell, “Why People of Colour Need Spaces Without White People” as she discusses ways to heal among our communities and come back to our roots. As always, we hope you enjoy!

Recommended Resources:

Why People of Color Need Spaces Without White People ⁠https://arrow-journal.org/why-people-of-color-need-spaces-without-white-people/

The Affirmations Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XYoduQMAjU

The Nap Ministry

https://thenapministry.com/

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This week on Taking Up Space, Reena, Rehana, and Crystal dive into a topic that's been a common theme we've seen with friends, family, and clients: Imposter Syndrome.

We define imposter syndrome and talk about how it can be different for the BIPOC population. We also talk about how our podcast title, Taking Up Space, relates to Imposter Syndrome. As always, we hope you enjoy!

Recommended Resources:

Imposter Syndrome Through the BIPOC Lens https://www.wellnest.ca/post/imposter-syndrome-through-the-bipoc-lens

It’s Time to Reconceptualize What “Imposter Syndrome” Means for People of Color https://hbr.org/2024/03/its-time-to-reconceptualize-what-imposter-syndrome-means-for-people-of-color

The "Problem" Woman of Colour in the Workplace https://coco-net.org/problem-woman-colour-nonprofit-organizations/

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This week on Taking Up Space, joining our podcast hosts Reena, Rehana, and Crystal; we have Mahnum Iqbal, a counsellor at the BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre. Join us as we discuss what therapy entails, who therapy is for, what the right therapist fit feels like, as well as Mahnum's journey to becoming a counsellor and what Reena looks for when hiring therapists at BIPOC!

Before or after listening to this episode, we encourage you to read this wonderful blog post on our website written by Mahnum! https://www.bipochealingcentre.ca/blog/whyshouldiseektherapy

Recommended Resources:

https://psychcentral.com/health/signs-its-time-to-see-a-therapist

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2019/09/20/10-sure-signs-you-need-to-see-a-therapist-and-how-to-find-the-right-one/?sh=15090ac501bc

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/therapy/the-decision-to-begin-therapy%3famp

https://www.wellnest.ca/post/are-you-ready-for-therapy

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Welcome to our first episode of Taking Up Space! Today we have Reena, Rehana and Crystal at BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre introducing themselves and their lived experiences, discussing why we decided to start this podcast about taking up space, in addition to how the centre started, unpacking using BIPOC in our centre's name, and reviewing our centre's values.

Join us every other Thursday as we practice taking up space authentically and freely, discussing topics related to BIPOC mental health, anti-racism, systemic oppression and intergenerational trauma.

This is a love letter to all and an ode to love and rage.

Recommended Resources:

Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger by Lama Rod Owens

Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing Your Practice by Jennifer Mullan

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Coming soon: Taking Up Space hosted by the BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre.

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