In this powerful episode of the Goddesses of Social Work podcast, we sit down with Christie Ackmann, LCSW, whose approach to healing weaves together mindfulness, compassion, and deep social awareness. Christie shares her personal and professional journey, reflecting on how Buddhist philosophy informs her practice and how it has helped her reframe the way we understand suffering and mental health.

We explore the complex intersection of mental illness vs. social illness, examining how systems of oppression, disconnection, and cultural narratives can shape what we pathologize — and what we ignore. Christie also offers rich insight on the importance of belonging in the healing process, and how cultivating connection can be one of the most radical tools in our social work toolbox.

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LaTonya Merritt, MSW and guest panelist for The My Mama Joe Project film screening event happening May 30th at The Rosa Parks Museum from 9-2 joins the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast to discuss both her journey in social work and her journey loving someone living with Alzheimer's and the challenges she and her family faced and the joys they experienced.

My Mama Joe Project - registration link for Alabama Event

http://www.mamajoeproject.com/rosaparks

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Kelly G. Loeb joins the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast to discuss grace, unmerited favor, how Alzheimer's Disease does not discriminate and provides hope and statistics for those persons living or loving someone living with Alzheimer's Disease.

My Mama Joe Project - registration link for Alabama Event

http://www.mamajoeproject.com/rosaparks

Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help

Watch "Ask the Expert: Music Makes a Happy Home" on YouTube

https://youtu.be/W5UViYqwu0E?si=hUAYEucfiIkqhBpR

Home - Respite For All

https://respiteforall.org/

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NYU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) Spring Seminar 2023

https://youtu.be/dZ_l5bruYsM?si=FxIQczaPluuWufvE

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Dave Rivera, MSW, joins the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast to discuss Divine Moves: The Hidden Cost of Social Work, how God is playing chess, not checkers, to get you exactly where you are meant to be, and music in social work as group therapy.

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Renita D Davis, M.S.W. M.Ed., Consultant, Coach, Author, and founder of the ICHP/ H.O.P.E. | Project joins us on the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast to discuss her latest project THE BOOK OF H.O.P.E. : Helping You Overcome, Plan and Execute help overcoming, planning, and executing. And encourages social workers to ask for help, overcome, plan, and execute to the next level.

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THE BOOK OF H.O.P.E. (SECOND EDITION): Helping You Overcome, Plan and Execute

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Calendly – https://bit.ly/giving8

Facebook – www.facebook.com/RealICHP - (RealRenita D Davis)

Facebook Coaching Page – www.facebook.com/RealRenitaCoach - (RealRenita – Coach)

Fscebook Business Page - www.facebook.com/ichpmove2 - (International Community Hope Project)

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/measureoffaith2 - (Measure of Faith2)

Website - https://www.ichpmove.com

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/renita-d-davis-ichpmove

Instagram – www.Instagram.com/renita_ichpmove1

www.Instagram.com/coachrealrenita

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@renitaddavis_faithcafe

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Join the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast for an in-depth discussion on My Mama Joe, Hope and Help, the documentary film with Dr. Herb Caldwell, and the impact this project is having across the nation on families caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer's Disease or other related dementias.

Mama Joe Project Info/Website

Film | Mama Joe Project

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Regina L. Lacking, known as the Plant-Based BAWSE, is the CEO of Doing Life Well Coaching and Consulting and a Licensed Master Social Worker. Regina joins the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast to discuss the three pillars of doing life well.

No Flinch Faith Women’s Empowerment Conference

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Doing Life Well Shop

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Quineshia Evans, LMSW joins the Goddesses of Social Work podcast to discuss her social work journey thus far and how not giving up on herself or her career has paid off in the end.

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