Welcome to Beyond Allyship, a podcast that helps humans shift their understanding of what it means to show up in allyship for marginalized communities. Join Dr. Jpop as she has conversations and explores topics that will help you become better informed of societal inequities and their origins, examine your beliefs and intentions, and gain resources and action steps to help your allyship become a way of life, not just a title.

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“Yes, the systems are crumbling, but you don’t have to.” - Dr. JpopThe headlines are overwhelming, institutions are failing, and it feels harder than ever to know what’s real let alone what to do. This episode is a grounding space for anyone who wants to stay human, discerning, and connected while the world feels upside down. Because clarity isn’t a luxury-it’s a lifeline.I’m not recapping headlines. I’m sharing tools to help you stay present, grounded, and clear in a moment designed to make us shut down.If you’ve been asking “what now?” or “how do I move through this without losing myself?”, this one’s for you.

Perspective in the Ruins: Finding Clarity in the Collapse

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“ I know that the world is on fire right now; literally and figuratively. But we can still do good.”

It’s a new era, and we’ve got work to do.
In this episode, Dr. Jpop talks about what we need to focus on in this season and beyond.

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It’s a new era, and we’ve got work to do

022 The Forecast Revisited

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“Transcending the noise that distorts our true perceptions and intentions is a deeply personal pursuit, but it has social, economic, ethical, and political implications, too.”- Max Picard

We are constantly bombarded by noise in many forms. So much so, we choose it without considering what we are letting in and why.
If we took the time to build a relationship with silence, would it impact the noise we let in and the noise we make?
In this episode, I talk about the different types of noise we are exposed to, how it impacts our mental well-being, and ways to explore our relationship with silence.

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In this episode, I talk about the different types of noise we are exposed to, how it impacts our mental wellbeing, and ways to explore our relationship with silence.

021 Silence Is...

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“We need to understand that we live in an ecosystem. And no matter who is at the helm of this ecosystem, we need each other. We need community.”

We’re back with season 2!
In this episode, Dr. Jpop talks about her break, what we should consider focusing on during this US election season and beyond, and the direction she&#39;ll be taking this season.

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Dr. Jpop talks about her break, what we need to focus on during this US election season and beyond, and the direction she'll be taking this season

020 Season 2: The Forecast

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“That’s BEING hope; courageously bearing witness regardless of what the circumstance is because you are choosing to be a person of integrity to the best of your ability before the worms get your body. Boom, that’s it.” - Dr. Cornel West

In this first episode of 2024, I wanted to talk about hope; something we are all in need of. 
When you are struggling to find hope, sometimes the answer is learning how to embody it yourself; understanding that being hope puts you in a place to receive that same energy down the line.
Creating a strategy for how you will show up for others is a great avenue to embodying hope. Take a listen and I look forward to what 2024 holds for you and this Beyond Allyship community.

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Links:
The Equity Mindset by Ifeomasinachi Ike
Say More About That:…and Other Ways to Speak up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others buy Amber Cabral
Where do We Go From Here by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Sonja Price Herbert (Pilates)
7 Habits of Highly Effective Allyship Ebook by Dr. Jennifer Hutton
Building Allyship Waitlist 2024
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In this first episode of 2024, I wanted to talk about hope; something we are all in need of.

019 2024 Allyship Strategy: Embodying Hope

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We are raised in a society with its own set of values, and those values permeated every aspect of our culture. So naturally we&#39;re socialized to those same values unless we had experiences or humans in our life that showed us differently.
When you decide to walk in allyship, there is an understanding that what you valued before may no longer align with your new journey. Because of this, it is important to be aware of how you’re showing up and to make sure supremacy culture isn’t seeping into your allyship.
In this episode I talk about the ease of supremacy culture seeping into how we show up for others and what allyship is not.

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Ep 17 Pause: Fight or Flight Advocacy with Dr. Jpop and Dr. Lisseth London
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In this episode I talk about the ease of supremacy culture seeping into how we show up for others and what allyship is not.

018 Pause: Allyship Is Not...

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“Allyship is a way of life. It&#39;s a practice of assessing my beliefs, my values, the way that I function, and how that has been influenced by supremacy culture. Taking that data and deciding, ‘what do I need to unlearn that does not align with my desire to walk in allyship?’”-Dr. Jpop
I decided to re-release an epsiode from this summer in light of the recent global attention to the conflict between Palestine and Israel that has been going for a very long time. I am not an expert, nor am I appropriately knowledgeable of this conflict to speak on the specifics; but I did want to share a resource that may help some of you re-center as you walk in allyship in this moment of history.
The tragedies and events of the last few years have provoked many to question how they show up in the world, for themselves and for others. This has led to people speaking up to power more and taking steps to dismantle a culture that does not serve us.
But continuously showing up in advocacy in a triggered state is helpful to no one. So how do we address it?
In this episode, I brought Dr. Lisseth London back to educate us on collective trauma, fight-or-fight advocacy, and what steps we should take to make sure we are staying regulated while showing up for each other.

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Links:
Dr. London’s Website
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Association for Traumatic Stress Studies (ATSS)
Green Cross Academy of Traumatology (GCAT)

Continuously showing up in advocacy in a triggered state is helpful to no one. So how do we address it?

017 Pause: Collective Trauma and Fight or Flight Advocacy with Dr. Jpop and Dr. Lisseth London

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“I&#39;ve always opened myself up to everybody because I wanted to learn and grow and be diversified in my own right and I think that people need to do the same thing. Not because it feels good, but because many people of marginalized identities are scared of you and your nervous system&#39;s response to us existing.” - Katrina Liew Pilkington, MS

The process of forming bias is natural, therefore having bias does not make you a bad person. But once you are aware of the biases you hold, you must explore how they impact others.
Today’s guest, Katrina Pilkington, believes that everyone can do their internal work to ensure we are unified and not uniform as a collection of humans in our world.
In this episode, Katrina shares with us what bias is, questions we can ask as we assess our circles of influence, and ways that we can diversify our lives.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaliew/

Episode Mentions:
The Person You Mean to Be by Dolly Chugh
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

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In this episode, Katrina shares with us what bias is, questions we can ask as we assess our circles of influence, and ways that we can diversify our lives.

016 Diversify Your Life with Katrina Liew Pilkington, M.S.

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“I’m sorry if that was offensive, I didn’t mean it like that.”

But it landed like that, so now what should you do?

When confronted about actions or words that have hurt someone, are you more concerned with how you meant to come across, or how you were received?

Of course this applies to allyship, but it’s a life lesson for all human interactions.

In this episodes I am talking about the importance of being more concerned with your impact than your intent. I share reflection questions that help you decipher how you respond to conflict as well as questions you can ask yourself in the midst of conflict where your impact and your intent are not aligned.

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In this episodes I am talking about the importance of being more concerned with your impact than your intent. I share reflection questions that help you decipher how you respond to conflict as well as questions you can ask yourself in the midst of conflict where your impact and your intent are not aligned.

015 Intent vs. Impact

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“You can tell the tree by the fruit it bears. You see it through what the organization is delivering as far as a concrete program. If the tree’s fruit sours or grows brackish, then the time has come to chop it down—bury it and walk over it and plant new seeds.” —Huey P. Newton
Observing Building Allyship community members over the last few years gave me insight into soft skills and approaches that made their journeys successful. To kick off the summer, I will share 7 habits that can improve how you show up as an ally.
In this final episode, I will share 2 habits that help you think outside the box when seeking solutions to combat systemic inequities.
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Link:
Building Your DEI Strategy in Business with Dynasti Hunt
7 Habits for Highly Effective Allyship Ebook by Dr. Jpop

In this final episode, I will share 2 habits that help you think outside the box when seeking solutions to combat systemic inequities.

014 7 Habits of Effective Allyship Pt. 3: Think outside the box

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“He who masters the power formed by a group of people working together has within his grasp one of the greatest powers known to man.” – Idowu Koyenikan

Observing Building Allyship community members over the last few years gave me insight into soft skills and approaches that made their journeys successful. To kick off the summer, I will share 7 habits that can improve how you show up as an ally.
When you set a goal or decide on a habit you want to acquire, there are two components that can positively influence your success. In part 2 of this series, I share the habits of leaning into accountability and seeking community.

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In part 2 of this series, I share the habits of leaning into accountability and seeking community.

013 7 Habits of Effective Allyship Pt. 2: Accountability and Community

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&#34;In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.” —Marianne Williamson

As with many self-initiated journeys, there are habits and tips that can help you along; the journey to building allyship is no different.
In September 2020, I launched a membership community for healthcare and wellness professionals who wanted to learn what true allyship looks like. My mission was to provide a platform for BIPOC professionals to share their expertise, facilitate a space of accountability, challenge ideas in a constructive way, nurture community learning, and help others strengthen their voices and stance as advocates in their own communities.
Observing Building Allyship community members over the last few years gave me insight into soft skills and approaches that made their journeys successful and over the next 3 episodes I will be sharing 7 habits for building effective allyship.
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7 Habits of Highly Effective Allyship Ebook by Dr. Jennifer Hutton
Building Allyship Fall 2023 Waitlist

Observing Building Allyship community members over the last few years gave me insight into soft skills and approaches that made their journeys successful and over the next 3 episodes I will be sharing 7 habits for building effective allyship.

012: 7 Habits of Effective Allyship Pt. 1: Ego, Exploring Identity, and Choosing Curiosity

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We have reached the halfway mark of 2023 and it’s time to audit the strategy we created at the start of the year!
What has worked and what has not?
How will you be able to show up for the next 6 months?
Dr. Jpop presents these questions for you to ask yourself in addition to the re-run of her first episode of 2023 to continue building your allyship strategy.
Listen up for an opportunity to grab a free resource!
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It’s time to audit the strategy we created at the start of the year!

011 Audit Your Allyship Strategy

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“How do you know the difference between regulated activation and fight or flight activation,” was a question asked in one of our Building Allyship focus groups.
The tragedies and events of the last few years have provoked many to question how they show up in the world, for themselves and for others. This has led to people speaking up to power more and taking steps to dismantle a culture that does not serve us.
But continuously showing up in advocacy from a triggered state is helpful to no one. So how do we address it?
In this episode, I brought Dr. Lisseth London back to educate us on collective trauma, fight-or-fight advocacy, and what steps we should take to make sure we are staying regulated while showing up for each other.

Neighborhood Action Steps:

Create your own plan for when you are triggered or in a state of burnout and determine who your accountability person will be.


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Links:
Dr. London’s Website
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Association for Traumatic Stress Studies (ATSS)
Green Cross Academy of Traumatology (GCAT)

In this episode, I brought Dr. Lisseth London back to educate us on collective trauma, fight-or-fight advocacy, and what steps we should take to make sure we are staying regulated while showing up for each other.

010 Collective Trauma and Fight-or-Flight Advocacy with Dr. Lisseth London

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“The purpose of communication is not influence, the purpose of communication is clarity.” - Dr. Thurman Webb
One purpose of our nervous systems is to keep us safe. If we do not feel safe, our sympathetic nervous system jumps in to sort out what response we should yield to get to safety or at least the feeling of safety.
So in the practice of allyship, which requires yielding our ego and leaning into vulnerability, what role does safety play?
In this episode, Dr. Thurman Webb educates us on what psychological safety is, the four stages it includes, and its role in building allyship.

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Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin

In this episode, Dr. Thurman Webb educates us on what psychological safety is, the four stages it includes, and its role in building allyship.

009 The Role of Psychological Safety in Allyship with Dr. Thurman Webb

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“The importance that we assign to different people is just an invention. It&#39;s not real. We are all necessary and important.” - Addy Rivera Sonda

When choosing an illustrator for the Get Movin’ Activity Deck for kids, Addy Rivera Sonda’s work stuck out in the best way. Her illustrations and themes made it apparent that she valued diverse representation and addressing systemic inequities that impact every living thing on this planet.
Addy is a Mexican illustrator, who loves color, learning, and exploring ways in which we could build kinder and more interdependent communities.
Her biggest inspiration for drawing is that she knows that stories and art have an impact on the way people understand themselves and perceive others, building empathy, and affecting change toward a more just world.
In this episode, Addy shares her beginnings in illustration, what this work means to her, and what she learned while creating the work for the Get Movin’ Deck.

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In this episode, Addy shares her beginnings in illustration, what this work means to her, and what she learned while creating the work for the Get Movin’ Deck.

008 Building Allyship Through Illustration with Addy Rivera Sonda

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“Black people are three to 4 times more likely to die from childbirth, either in the immediate childbirth time or extended postpartum period time than white counterparts. It doesn&#39;t matter your financial position, education level, or where you live.” - Aiyana Davison, CNM

April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week. In President Biden’s recent proclamation on this subject, he mentions, “Tackling this crisis begins with understanding how institutional racism drives these high maternal mortality rates.”
During Slavery, midwives were to thank for guiding enslaved Black women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. A cultural practice brought with them from the continent of Africa, midwifery is one of the oldest professions to exist.
Today, midwives are using their platforms to bring justice to the disparities that exist in the birthing experience for people of color.
In this episode, Aiyana Davison educates us on the history of midwifery, the role of midwives as healthcare providers, the reasons these health disparities exist, and what we can do about it.

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Medical Apartheid by Harriet A. Washington
Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts
Stolen Childhood: Slave Youth in Nineteenth-Century America by Wilma King

In this episode, Aiyana Davison educates us on the history of midwifery, the role of midwives as healthcare providers, reasons these health disparities exist, and what we can do about it.

007 The Midwife Experience with Aiyana Davison

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“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” - Angela Davis
In today’s episode, Dr. Jpop shares her own journey in learning to build allyship, what sparked it, and the valuable lessons she has learned along the way. At the end, she has an exciting announcement!
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AMBUCS
Tri My Best Triathlon
Addy Rivera Sonda (Illustrator)
The Get Movin’ Activity Deck for Kids

Dr. Jpop shares her own journey in learning to build allyship.

006 My Journey in Building Allyship

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“Good people aren’t perfect people” - George Seay, LMFT
One of the most common fears I’ve heard surrounding allyship is the fear of making a mistake, saying or doing the wrong thing. We all want to be seen as good people in life. But as our guest George Seay says, good people are not perfect people.
So how do we shift our mindset on what it means to be &#34;good&#34; to include embracing the mistakes that will come?
In this episode, marriage and family therapist George Seay discusses why making mistakes is hard, learning to embrace the emotions surrounding discomfort, and why good people cannot be perfect people.

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Links of Mentions:
The Person You Mean to Be by Dolly Chugh
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

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In this episode, marriage and family therapist George Seay discusses why making mistakes is hard, learning to embrace the emotions surrounding discomfort, and why good people cannot be perfect people.

005 The Subtle Art of Making Mistakes with George Seay, LMFT

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It’s a brand new year and everyone is making resolutions and setting intentions and goals. But have you considered creating a strategy for your allyship?
In this episode, Dr. Jpop talks about the importance of creating a strategy for your allyship and shares 3 action steps to get you started!
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Links of Mentions:
Where do We Go From Here by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Sonja Price Herbert (Pilates)
7 Habits of Highly Effective Allyship Ebook
Building Allyship Waitlist 2023

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It’s a brand new year and everyone is making resolutions and setting intentions and goals. But have you considered creating a strategy for your allyship?