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First Responder Mental Health

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  First Responder Mental Health Episode 57 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Hey, Virtual Supremes! Today, we are talking about first responders and the importance of mental health. Come sip some tea with us! Resources: https://www.va.gov/PREVENTS/docs/PRE013_FactSheets_FirstResponders_508.pdf What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another. Make sure to check us out on all social media platforms! Let us know what kind of content you'd like to hear us talk about! You can also leave us a voicemail through the

Bad Bosses

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  Bad Bosses Episode 56 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Hey, Virtual Supremes! Welcome to Season 5! Today, we're talking about bad bosses, what that can look like, and what that means for the overall work environment. We share our personal experiences and would love to hear yours too! Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another. Make sure to check us out on all social media platforms! Let us know what kind of content you'd like to hear us talk about! You can also leave us

Season 4 Finale!

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Season 4 Finale! Episode 55 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! Happy Monday! It's our Season Finale! Join us as we have a fun conversation, share some silliness, get to know each other even better, and close of the 4th of July weekend with some laughs. We love you and appreciate you for riding it out with us for yet another season! We will be back after a short break with even more wonderful conversations! Enjoy the long weekend, enjoy the episode, and come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify area

Ketanji Brown Jackson: The Confirmation Hearings

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Ketanji Brown Jackson: The Confirmation Hearings Episode 54 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! Happy Monday, Family! Today, join us as we discuss all things confirmation hearings and the newly confirmed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. The Supremes discuss the importance of one's merit over party and personal affiliations as we review some of the disparaging statements made during the recent hearings. Ebony shares her childhood dream of becoming a Supreme Court justice while posing the question of what she can do to motivate her younger self after experiencing the recent hearings. Join us as we explore the purpose of the confirmation hearings and whether or not we believe they are still needed in the 21st century. Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversation

Maintaining Relationships with Parents

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Maintaining Relationships with Parents Episode 53 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! Navigating relationships can be difficult at times, especially if the relationship is not as healthy as it could be. This is additionally challenging when we discuss relationships with family. Today, we are talking about the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships with parents and how we continue to navigate that process in our own lives. Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow

Men's Mental Health

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Men's Mental Health Episode 52 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! June is Men's Mental Health Month! Unfortunately, prioritizing one's mental health is often stigmatized, especially in masculine communities. Today, we are discussing why that is and what we can do to change that. There are so many  amazing resources specifically designed for men! Check them out and join us in the conversation! Come sip some tea with us! Resources: https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/programs/edu-training/byomm/toolkit.html 3 Less-Known Reasons Why Men Don’t Talk about Mental Health | Mental Health America (mhanational.org) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7444121/#:~:text=Six%20million%20men%20are%20affected%20by%20depression%20in,at%2062%2C000%20in%20comparison%20to%20women%20at%2026%2C000 . Infographic: Mental Health for Men | Mental Health America (mhanational.org) Fact Sheet - We Are Fathers4Justice – The Official Campaign Organisation (fathers-4-justice.o

Color is Not a Crime

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Color is Not a Crime Episode 51 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! Today, we are taking a look back at a tragic loss of a life stolen. Ahmaud Arbery was murdered in a racially motivated hate crime on February 23, 2020. More than two years later, we continue to see similar acts of hate perpetrated on people of color. Today, we talk about his murder and the subsequent trials that ensued. Join us for this powerful conversation and try to see the conversation from a new perspective.  Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult