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The Making It Through Podcast

The Making It Through Podcast

Written by: MIT - The Tau Omega Charitable Trust Fund Inc.
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This monthly podcast provides discussions on mental health tools and resources that will enable one to recognize whether they may be experiencing mental health challenges, understand how they can get help and be empowered to do so.


PRESENTED BY

The West Harlem Development Corporation

and

The Tau Omega Charitable Trust Fund, Incorporated -Wendy P. Malliet, Chairman

MENTAL HEALTH TEAM

Sharon Cook, LCSW-R, Lead

Nicole Grant, PhD, LCSW

Charisse Marshall, DSW, LCSW

Shaun Frederick. LCSW

Nakia Perkinson, LMHC

Gurkiran Kaur B.S. Psychology

Akaansha Kundra, B.S., Psychology

Nicole Summers, MSW, RYT

F. David Tyler, B.S. Psychology

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Tatiana Dukes

NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Tricia Philbert

PODCAST PRODUCTION TEAM

Kimberly Singleton, Lead

Jenyne Raines, Scriptwriter

Terri Lowe, Voice Over





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Episodes
  • Navigating the Race Space to Unlock the Best You

    Navigating the Race Space to Unlock the Best You
    Jan 12 2026

    Host Nikki Summers and guest Dr. Riana Anderson discuss how race, mental health, and healing intersect — and why these conversations are so important for young people and families.

    Connect with Dr. Riana Anderson. - Email: riana.e.anderson@columbia.edu | Website: www.rianaelyse.com | Twitter: @rianaelyse


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    Facebook: MIT Mentally

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    Website: MakingItThrough.org
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    30 mins
  • A Discussion on Mental Health and Coping in Today's Society

    A Discussion on Mental Health and Coping in Today's Society
    Sep 4 2025

    Host Nicole Summers and guest Akaansha Kundra discuss issues around mental health in today's society. Kundra is a a Mental Health Ambassador for the Making It Through Program and is a Masters of Social Work student at Hunter College.

    Trigger Warning: This content includes discussions on mental health, which may be distressing or triggering for some readers. Please take care while engaging with this material, and prioritize your well-being. If you need support, consider reaching out to trusted individuals or professional resources.

    This program is brought to you by the Tau Omega Charitable Trust Fund, Incorporated and the West Harlem Development Corporation.
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    12 mins
  • A Discussion on Bullying

    A Discussion on Bullying
    Aug 1 2025

    Host Nicole Summers and guest Gurkiran Kaur take a deep dive into the critical issues surrounding bullying. Kaur is a a Mental Health Ambassador for the Making It Through Program and 2025 graduate of Stony Brook University, majoring in Psychology.

    Trigger Warning: This content includes discussions of bullying, which may be distressing or triggering for some readers. Please take care while engaging with this material, and prioritize your well-being. If you need support, consider reaching out to trusted individuals or professional resources.

    This program is brought to you by the Tau Omega Charitable Trust Fund, Incorporated and the West Harlem Development Corporation.
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    16 mins
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