Episode 64 | Passing the Microphone: Amplifying, Advocating, and Understanding Marginalized Communities with Dr. Desta

In today's episode of Psych Talk, I speak with Dr. Desta, who recently graduated with her PhD in Clinical Psychology and is currently on her postdoctoral fellowship. Dr. Desta and I have a very rich and much needed conversation about marginalized communities. Dr. Desta describes what it means to be part of a marginalized community and discusses some of her own experiences being part of certain marginalized groups. Dr. Desta discusses some of the unique challenges that marginalized individuals face, as well as discussing the intersection of being part of multiple marginalized communities. Dr. Desta and I discuss mental health in marginalized communities, including unique barriers to accessing quality mental health care. Additionally, we discuss how on an individual and societal level we can advocate for and make changes to the inequalities marginalized groups face. Connect with Desta: Instagram: @my_destanation TikTok: @my_destanation Website: My Destanation Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Value Aligned 2021 Journal Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd. Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Sponsors & Collaborations: BetterHelp DiveThru Website DiveThru App Intro/Outro Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPC Experience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show