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The Phoenix Forum is a creative and reflective outlet for community members to share their voices through stories, poems, art, and other creative mediums. Rooted in connection and collective healing, this space uplifts the shared human experiences of joy, pain, sorrow, and hope. We believe in the power of vulnerability and storytelling as tools for transformation.
In its updated form, the Phoenix Forum also highlights our presence in the media, including podcast features, interviews, news articles, and research publications. This allows our community to engage with the many ways we are shaping conversations around healing, equity, and mental health across platforms.
Whether through creative expression or public scholarship, this space is for anyone who believes in the power of voice and seeks to be empowered to rise..
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Violence Against Women in the Global South with Nida Jamshed
José is joined during this community check-in to discuss the experience of women in a global mental health context, given the current focus in the Global South. Nida Jamshed is a Pakistani PhD student in Social Psychology at Clark University. She works in the areas of resistance, activism, gender based violence in the context of Pakistan & Global South.
Latinx Mental Health is Intersectional with Néstor Noyola
José is joined by Néstor Noyola, a clinical psychology doctoral student and a fierce advocate for the Latinx community! The duo discuss the nuances of Latinx mental health and the importance of intersectionality, and recognizing the whole person, when we discuss Latinx mental health.
What is "The Phoenix Empowered"?
We are so grateful for anyone who has listened to the podcast so far! We wanted to take some time to candidly share about our team, our work, and our memories. TPE team member, Cam, puts José in the hot seat to share about our mental health non-profit.
A Parent's Journey Towards Disability Advocacy with AJ Paron
José sits down with AJ Paron to talk about parenting a child with disabilities. José and AJ shatter the belief that one's potential is limited and unpack the role of the parental advocate
Juneteenth and Centering Black Voices with Ronie Brimpong
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, but do we know the history behind this anniversary? Join Jose, and a member of our TPE community, Ronie, as we talk about Juneteenth, Black health disparities, and being an ally to the Black community.
Rainbow-washing, Pride, & Coming Out
We are joined by Cameron Cole from The Phoenix Empowered to discuss Pride month, coming out, allyship, and rainbow-washing.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Political Activism with Tommy Johnson
Jose kicks off Phoenix Unbound with our first guest, Tommy Johnson. Tommy talks about the importance of holding political parties, and their funding, accountable in order to enact social change. Through this, policy reform happens and can impact mental health for LGBTQ+ folks!
"I hear you": The Psychology of Our Differences
When interacting with people, we can easily identify our differences. But, what happens when we recognize that we all have differences? Communities where individuals can grieve and heal collectively, emerge and are united by a shared identity that influences the ways in which we experience the sociopolitical world. So, how do we advance mental health practices to meet the needs of a diverse world and honor differences?