Episodes
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Living Legacies, Lineage, and Lessons
In this crossover episode of The Culture We Speak, I sit down with archivist Charla Wilson to explore archives, memory, lineage, and the stories that shape us. Together, we examine what it means to preserve history and what we learn when we take the time to look more closely at the people…
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Deviating from the "Standard"
In this episode of The Culture We Speak, I sit down with speech and language therapist and author Warda Farah to unpack what it really means to deviate from the so-called standard. Together, we examine the ways racism, linguicism, and dominant ideas about language shape speech and language…
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Mind Ya Mentals: Part 2 – What Silence Takes From Us
In this episode, a continuation of Mind Ya Mentals: Part 1 , I sit down one-on-one with Dr. Enyo Dzata to dig deeper into the mental and emotional toll of survival strategies that no longer serve us. Together, we unpack how silence, self-monitoring, and respectability perpetuate harm. This…
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Mind Ya Mentals: Part 1 – Where Mental Health Meets Cultural Responsiveness
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chad Lennon and Dr. Enyo Dzata to explore the complexities of supporting Black mental health in professional contexts. We discuss curiosity, care, and cultural awareness as they relate to mental health and its intersections with spirituality in the Black...
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Share Your Story
In this episode of The Culture We Speak, I sit down with Ms. Maria Chisolm for an engaging conversation about the power of sharing our stories and its role in shaping how we understand and serve culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations. Together, we explore what it truly means to...
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Finding Refuge, Fostering Resilience
In this episode of The Culture We Speak, I sit down with Ms. Regina Cline for a profound conversation about the experiences & challenges faced by refugee & immigrant populations, emphasizing cultural humility, active listening, & the value of embracing diversity. Cultural humility is defined as a...
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Considering Trauma in Treatment
In this episode, Rachel Archambault, also known as the PTSD SLP, joins me for an in-depth discussion on Trauma-Informed Care and the vital role speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play in supporting clients exposed to trauma. Emphasizing the importance of cultural humility and collaborative care,...
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Articulating Activism
In this episode, I interview Palestinian American activist Bahia Amawi about her fight against Texas’ anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) legislation. We explore how these laws impact our work as speech-language pathologists and discuss their broader implications on free speech and…
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Capitalism and Cultural Complacency
In this episode, Dr. Vishnu KK Nair and I delve into the intricate relationship between capitalism and the prevalence of biased materials and practices within communication sciences and disorders. Our candid discussion highlights trends in global service delivery and their repercussions on...
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From the Courts to the Culture
In this episode, Shari Tucker and I engage in a thought-provoking conversation about Title IX, basketball, soccer, and equity work within the context of our personal journeys as former Division I college student-athletes. We delve into the triumphs and challenges that shape the ever-evolving...
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A Labor of Love
In this episode, Taija Sparkman and I discuss motherhood, homeschooling, and maternal mortality in the US. We also explore her homeschooling journey and the launch of Mo At Home, Taija’s new business offering at home coaching for birthing people. Taija Sparkman is a wife and homeschooling mama to...
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When Cultures Collide
In this episode, Sandrine Umunoza, Manar Jaber and I explore issues relating to the violence of systemic racism on immigrant populations in Canada. We discuss their organization GAAROA and examine antiracism efforts in the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. Sandrine is a...
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Colonized, Categorized, and Creolized Culture
In this episode, Dr. Anick Tolbize and I discuss the challenges of forming an identity through a borrowed language and worldview. We examine the validity of creole language and culture, the inadequacies of demographic categories, and the significance of embracing one’s own identity. Dr. Anick...
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2022 and Through
In this mini episode, I provide updates about recent events, highlight a social media discussion about multicultural perspectives, and offer suggestions to promote equity for historically marginalized groups in 2023. Dionna Latimer-Hearn is an alumnus of Northwestern University, The George...
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Parent and Community Engagement
In this episode, Ms. Susana Barrios and I discuss her engagement in parent and community advocacy in Baltimore, MD. Strategies to improve educational opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse populations are discussed. Ms. Susana Barrios is a self-described learner of life and an...
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Linguistic Liberty and Social Justice for All
In this episode, Ms. Ruskamp and I explore issues pertaining to language diversity and social activism. She shares some insight into her experiences attending school in Oakland, CA during the Ebonics Controversy. Ms. Simone Akila Ruskamp (she/her) is a Black woman who loves Black people. She is a...
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Microaggressions in the Profession
In this episode, Dr. Karen Davis and I discuss microaggressions in communication sciences and disorders and our experiences at the 2022 National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing Convention. Dr. Karen Davis is an associate professor at Middle Tennessee State University who has...
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Moving Away from a Deficit Mindset
In this episode, Ms. Yalanda Ludtke and I discuss deficit mindsets and incorporating familial and societal considerations into service delivery. Ms. Yalanda Ludtke is speech-language pathologist who currently serves as the Collaborative Partnerships Director for Higher Expectations for Racine...
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Using Language to Educate
In this episode, Dr. Lakeisha Johnson and I discuss multicultural education. Dr. Lakeisha Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Communication Science and Disorders program at Florida State University and a certified speech-language pathologist. She is also the director of The Village, the...
About this show
Podcast promoting awareness and understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity on a global scale.
Hosted by
Dionna Latimer-Hearn
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