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Taking Up Space

Taking Up Space

Written by: BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre
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 Introducing Taking Up Space; a podcast by BIPOC, for BIPOC 🤎 We have noticed a theme, through our lived experiences, that many racialized folks can struggle with taking up space. Many of us have been conditioned by colonialism and white supremacy to shrink ourselves, water ourselves down, conform, assimilate, stay silent, carry shame, and put the needs of others above our own to not inconvenience anyone. We hope to represent racialized people being their authentic selves, claiming a seat at the table, and being seen and heard in the fullness of our experiences.BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Episode 6: Unpacking Definitions

    Episode 6: Unpacking Definitions
    Jun 7 2024

    This week on Taking Up Space, Reena, Rehana, and Crystal go over foundational concepts by unpacking power, privilege, oppression, intersectionality, racial trauma and cultural bereavement. We define these terms, share some of our experiences, and discuss ways to acknowledge how these topics play into your life. As always, we hope you enjoy!


    Recommended Resources: Wheel of Privilege and Power ⁠https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/documents/pdf/english/corporate/anti-racism/wheel-privilege-power.pdf

    Power and Privilege Tool

    https://x.com/amytanmd/status/1402730572145782784

    Music Credits:

    Song: Shahed - Indian Fusion

    License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) ⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0⁠⁠⁠

    Music powered by BreakingCopyright: ⁠⁠⁠https://breakingcopyright.com⁠⁠⁠

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    40 mins
  • Episode 5: BIPOC in the Workplace

    Episode 5: BIPOC in the Workplace
    May 10 2024

    This week on Taking Up Space, join Reena, Rehana and one of our clinicians at the BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre, JeeHye Choi, as we discuss BIPOC experiences in the workplace.


    We expand upon the need for BIPOC spaces as we share stories and dive into challenges we have faced and that some BIPOC may face in workplaces, including workplace racism. As always, we hope you enjoy!


    Recommended Resources: Why BIPOC Employees Are Burning Out—and What People Leaders Can Do About It https://www.springhealth.com/blog/help-bipoc-employees-reduce-burnout

    Music Credits:

    Song: Shahed - Indian Fusion

    License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0⁠⁠

    Music powered by BreakingCopyright: ⁠⁠https://breakingcopyright.com⁠⁠

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    44 mins
  • Episode 4: The Importance of BIPOC Spaces

    Episode 4: The Importance of BIPOC Spaces
    Apr 25 2024

    This week on Taking Up Space, Reena, Rehana, and Crystal discuss ways to navigate imposter syndrome as racialized people in the short term and long term. We also begin a discussion around claiming BIPOC spaces and how that relates to imposter syndrome. We reference an article by the eloquent Kelsey Blackwell, “Why People of Colour Need Spaces Without White People” as she discusses ways to heal among our communities and come back to our roots. As always, we hope you enjoy!

    Recommended Resources:

    Why People of Color Need Spaces Without White People ⁠https://arrow-journal.org/why-people-of-color-need-spaces-without-white-people/

    The Affirmations Song

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XYoduQMAjU

    The Nap Ministry

    https://thenapministry.com/

    Music Credits:

    Song: Shahed - Indian Fusion

    License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0⁠

    Music powered by BreakingCopyright: ⁠https://breakingcopyright.com⁠

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    45 mins
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