It’s crucial to push through discomfort and speak up when topics like antiracism, anti-ableism, and ‘ism(s) in general arise. And having those tough conversations can feel intimidating.

We are excited to have Roxy Manning, Ph.D., join us in this episode. She is the author of “How to Have Antiracist Conversations” and is deeply committed to nonviolent social justice through her academic research and personal experiences.

Roxy shares her approach to having honest and meaningful conversations, prioritizing human connection, even with those whose words and actions differ from ours. Her framework encourages us to stay true to ourselves during challenging conversations.

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I learned long ago that it's essential to know how to push through our discomfort and speak up. Roxy shares the latest research, personal stories, valuable insights, and:

• How to approach the conversation with an open mind and artfully listen to others

• Examples for focusing on finding solutions and moving forward while avoiding blaming or shaming

• Tips for ‘breaking the ice’ on challenging topics and conversations

• Self-care practices to keep the conversation from feeling overwhelming

Plus, much more...

More About Our Guest: Roxy Manning’s passion for nonviolent social justice is rooted in her scholarly work and life experiences. She has transcended the many boxes and categories that society places on individuals and now shows others how a diversity of truths can simultaneously be present and valid.

As an Afro-Caribbean immigrant to the U.S., combined with her academic training and professional work as a licensed clinical psychologist and CNVC Certified Trainer, she has cultivated her deep passion for work that supports social change at the personal, interpersonal, and systemic levels.

Roxy excels at helping opposing voices hear each other and see past individual hurt and struggles to the structures contributing to those challenges. Explore her articles and more at roxannemanning.com and learn more about her books at https://antiracistconversations.com/.And, be sure to listen to her and Sarah Peyton’s Fierce Compassion podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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