The Inclusive Minds Podcast
The Inclusive Minds Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Inclusive Minds podcast hosted by Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross. This podcast was inspired by the book of which I'm a co-editor entitled Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized racism. If you're a psychologist, a social worker, an addiction professional, a health care provider, or anyone who wants to broaden your horizons, then this podcast is for you. The goal of the podcast is to help you understand some of the more complex issues facing our culture today. My guests are experts in their fields and will be talking about a wide array of topics, including cross-cultural issues, the intersection of race and trauma, social justice, and health inequities. They will be sharing both their lived experiences and their expert opinions. The goal is to give you a felt experience and let you know that you're not alone in being confused by these complex issues. We want to provide nuanced information with context that will enable you to make your own decisions about these important topics.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on complex cultural issues including cross-cultural dynamics, racial trauma, social justice, and health inequity, with episodes like 'The Church’s Role in White Supremacy' and 'How Ableism Built Racism' providing in-depth analysis and lived experiences related to these themes.
Transforming healthcare through inclusive insight and equitable solutions.
Join Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross—addiction expert, physician, and co-editor of Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies—as she speaks with thought leaders on the frontlines of racial equity, trauma healing, and social justice in healthcare.
If you’re a psychologist, healthcare provider, social worker, or simply someone eager to understand the roots of institutionalized racism and how to make change—you belong here.
Expect bold conversations, lived experiences, and nuanced insights you won’t find in textbooks.
Are you or a loved one struggling with chronic relapse, persistent cravings, or anxiety in recovery? This episode is a game-changer. Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross welcomes her longtime friend and expert, Christina Veselak, to dive deep into the often-overlooked biochemical roots of addiction and mental health struggles. Learn how simply changing what and when you eat can eliminate cravings in minutes and dramatically improve long-term sobriety.
- The “Starving Brain” Theory: Christina explains how years of poor nutrition or substance use depletes the brain’s necessary neurotransmitters, leading to debilitating cravings, anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
- Amino Acids as a Game Changer: Discover how targeted amino acid supplementation can rebuild a depleted brain and stop cravings within 20 minutes—a highly effective, non-addictive solution.
- The Five-Star Pro Recovery Diet: Christina breaks down her easy-to-follow food philosophy focused on stabilizing blood sugar and maximizing nutrient intake. The key elements are Protein (20g every 4 hours), Healthy Fats, Complex Carbohydrates, Personalization, and Clean Eating.
Bio:
Christina T. Veselak, LMFT, CN, is the founder and director of the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition. A licensed psychotherapist for over 30 years, she provides online Relapse Prevention Coaching and Mental Health Nutrition support, consulting with supplement companies, IV detox programs, and residential treatment centers to integrate nutritional approaches to recovery.
She is also the founder and CEO of Eating Protein Saves Lives! and bestselling author of EAT! A Guide to Radiant Recovery Using Food and Amino Acids to Repair the Addicted Brain and Reduce Cravings. A seasoned national speaker and founding member of the Alliance for Addiction Solutions, Christina continues to advance evidence-based nutritional and biochemical strategies for brain and mental health.
“I’m dedicated to saving and transforming lives through amino acid and nutrient therapy.”
Guest Links:
https://aminoacidtherapy.com/about-christina-veselak/
Dr Carolyn’s Links
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-coker-ross-md-mph-ceds-c-7b81176/
TEDxPleasantGrove talk: https://youtu.be/ljdFLCc3RtM
To buy “Antiblackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies” – bit.ly/3ZuSp1T
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