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Ep. 0015: Indoor Workouts, Radical Self Discovery + the Permission to Breathe with Iresha Picot
Iresha Picot M.Ed, LBS, is a Licensed Behavior Specialist, and has a Master's Degree in Urban Education and Post-Graduate work in Women Studies from Temple University. In addition to a Master's Degree, she has post-graduate certifications in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism. Iresha is the co-editor of the book, "The Color of Hope: People of Color Mental Health Narratives", and has written articles in the Research in the Teaching of English, Elephant Journal, Aunt Chloe's Journal, Specter Magazine and For Harriet. She has been featured in articles in NPR, Bicycle Magazine and PBS American Portrait Series. Currently, Iresha works in the Behavior and Mental Health fields as a Licensed Behavior Specialist, Outpatient & Mobile Therapist. Iresha is currently under supervision to become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Outside of these credentials, Iresha is an entire vibe on Instagram. Iresha is notoriously known for the collective affirmations on Sundays with GirlTrek and a certified warrior that will remind you reclaim your peace by any means necessary.
On this episode, Iresha Picot and Latoya Shauntay Snell dissect different layers of radical self-care and the power of fully acknowledging when you are not doing okay. Picot and Snell discuss their joy of pivoting towards indoor workouts and cycling during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. Picot talk breaks down the art of communication, layers that intimidate people due to prior personal experiences and connecting with a therapist.
NOTE: Audio may be slightly distorted for brief periods of the podcast. Recordings are done remotely.
FOLLOW IRESHA PICOT
Instagram: Ireshathehoodtherapist
Facebook: Iresha Picot
Purchase: The Color of Hope: People of Color Mental Health Narratives
Check out Just Love Stories: The Do Over Documentary - Directed by Iresha Picot
REFERENCES
- PBS American Portrait: Iresha Picot
- This Cyclist Rides to Empower Others - and for Her Own Self-Care
- Reimagining Movement in Our City: RideIndego
- GirlTrek Launches Second Season of Black History Boot Camp
- June 2020 Alumni Spotlight: Iresha Picot, EDU '09 - Temple University
- GirlTrek Uses Black Women's History to Encourage Walking As a Healing Tradition
- We're Tired - Meditations & Other Self-Care Practices for Black Women
- Black Girls are Opulent: Ma'Khia Bryant was Worthy of Living for Elephant Journal by Iresha Picot
Outside of these credentials, Iresha is an entire vibe on Instagram. Iresha is notoriously known for the collective affirmations on Sundays with GirlTrek and a certified warrior that will remind you reclaim your peace by any means necessary.
On this episode, Iresha Picot and Latoya Shauntay Snell dissect different layers of radical self-care and the power of fully acknowledging when you are not doing okay. Picot and Snell discuss their joy of pivoting towards indoor workouts and cycling during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. Picot talk breaks down the art of communication, layers that intimidate people due to prior personal experiences and connecting with a therapist.
NOTE: Audio may be slightly distorted for brief periods of the podcast. Recordings are done remotely.
FOLLOW IRESHA PICOT
Instagram: Ireshathehoodtherapist
Facebook: Iresha Picot
Purchase: The Color of Hope: People of Color Mental Health Narratives
Check out Just Love Stories: The Do Over Documentary - Directed by Iresha Picot
REFERENCES
- PBS American Portrait: Iresha Picot
- This Cyclist Rides to Empower Others - and for Her Own Self-Care
- Reimagining Movement in Our City: RideIndego
- GirlTrek Launches Second Season of Black History Boot Camp
- June 2020 Alumni Spotlight: Iresha Picot, EDU '09 - Temple University
- GirlTrek Uses Black Women's History to Encourage Walking As a Healing Tradition
- We're Tired - Meditations & Other Self-Care Practices for Black Women
- Black Girls are Opulent: Ma'Khia Bryant was Worthy of Living for Elephant Journal by Iresha Picot
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