Myelin & Melanin

Episode 53 | Synergy: Stress, Chronic Illness & Being Black (Part I) -- feat. Dr. Donald Grant, Jr, PsyD.

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Join us for Part I of our series on stress, chronic illness & Black health, featuring Psychologist Dr. Donald Grant, Jr., PsyD. We talk about oppression. intergenerational trauma, as well as the physiological manifestations of stress. We also discuss links to chronic illness. Could there possibly be a link between intergenerational trauma and MS in Black people? Dr. Grant is a socio-cultural analyst and mental health expert who has served as an educator, media analyst, child welfare administrator, trainer, presenter, and social services advocate. Dr. Grant currently occupies two roles as the Executive Director of Mindful Training Solutions, LLC (MTS) and Executive Director of Pacific Oaks College's Center for Community and Social Impact. Find him on Twitter at @DrGrantJr and Instagram at @dr_grant. You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmela