The Love Catalyst Zone Podcast
The Love Catalyst Zone is a mental health podcast fostering open dialogue in the black community and beyond about mental health disorders (MHD). The host shares his story, featuring Black guests leading fulfilling lives with MHDs. Conversations extend to friends and family offering support, and experts exploring the intersection of their fields with mental health.
The information provided and stories shared are not meant to diagnose or treat any mental health condition or be a substitute for therapy or medication. If you are experiencing any mental health symptoms while listening, contact somebody that you trust or a mental health provider in your community.
Featured Experts
Itumeleng Shadreck - MSW, LCSW
In this episode, I talk with Itumeleng "Tumi" Shadreck, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2016 and current counselor at Elon University. We discuss her journey to becoming a therapist, the benefits of therapy, and what to expect in sessions. Tumi also emphasizes the importance of authenticity in the therapeutic process. Fun fact: her name, Itumeleng, means joy or rejoice, reflecting her vibrant personality.
Njathi Kabui - Chef
In this episode, I sit down with Chef Njathi Kabui, a passionate advocate for Food Justice, to discuss the role of the educated in our communities and the spiritual and healing history of food. We explore the current state of America's food culture and Chef Kabui's vision for the future, centered around his unique "Afro Futuristic Conscious Cuisine." As a leading expert in Food Literacy, Medical Anthropology, and organic farming, Chef Kabui is dedicated to promoting sovereignty, health, and food justice through his innovative culinary approach.
Amanda Bennett - PhD
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Amanda Bennett, a queer Black Southern poet and educator based in Durham, North Carolina. We discuss the experiences of students with marginalized identities in higher education, the role of spirituality, and the literary contributions of Black women like Toni Morrison and Hortense Spillers. Amanda, the author of a dissertation on Black feminist self-repair, also shares insights into her work and her Black feminist consulting collective, define&empower.