The Marrow of Therapists from the Hood w/ Kim Young and Marvin Toliver

In conversation, Dr. Jennifer Mullan is in unfiltered conversation with Kim Young and Marvin Toliver—licensed social workers, cultural disruptors, and unapologetic truth-tellers. Together, they dive deep into the realities of mental health work, the violence embedded in traditional systems, and the radical act of showing up as your full, authentic self. From reflections on growing up Black in America to navigating overwhelmingly white academic spaces, Kim and Marvin unpack the emotional labor of being “the only one,” the myth of neutrality in therapy, and the pressure to shrink or shape-shift to survive. They challenge the field of social work to reckon with its complicity in harm, while also naming the beauty, power, and necessity of community-centered care.Expect real talk on burnout, boundaries, liberation, and the journey of becoming—again and again.Connect with Kim Young - https://instagram.com/dopeblack_socialworkerConnect with Marvin Tolliver - https://instagram.com/mtoliver_lcsw; https://instagram.com/dearblackman_yougood