Best Operation Stop CPS Podcasts (2025)

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Operation Stop CPS & Black Mother's March: A Call to Action for Family Rights ✊🏽❤️ 44:49

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🚨 Too many Black families have been torn apart by an unjust system. It's time to speak out, fight back, and demand change. In this powerful episode of Peace of Mind with The Soul Koach, we’re amplifying the voices of those impacted by CPS investigations and family separation. Whether you’ve lived through it or stand in solidarity, your voice matter…

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Consumer Law Advocacy ft. Jesse Ocegueda aka Dukes the Credit Beast 1:02:04

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Dukes the Credit Beast is a consumer advocate and with The Mighty CEU they focus on helping people learn and enforce their consumer rights to protect themselves against debt collectors and creditors trying to ruin their credit. Thanks to our efforts and the efforts of others in this space consumers are now turning the tables and making these debt c…

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A Black Child Was Kidnapped Today 57:43

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Amanda's short bio: Amanda received her Bachelor’s of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. With a 10-year career as a Child Abuse Investigator, Amanda worked throughout several counties in North Carolina. While working on the frontlines protecting children from Abuse and Neglect, Amanda simultaneously protected families …

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The Knock is So Close 1:02

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Amanda Wallace of Operation Stop CPS explains how social workers are trained to strictly identify abused and neglect based off an institutionalized scenario. Stay tuned for the full episode visual and audio.

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Understanding the Language of #CPS #ACS #DCF #DCFS #CYF #DCS and the Court 0:58

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Sneak Peak at Season 4 Episode 1 with @operationstopcps founder Amanda Wallace. Stay tuned for the full episode on 2/16/24 @ 9am on all platforms @spotify @youtube @apple Podcast and more 🔥Thanks to @riverside.fm for helping to make this visual possible 🎉https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesoulkoach…

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Operation Stop CPS – Amanda Wallace, BSW 54:06

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Episode 66 Guest: Amanda Wallace, BSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus on frame…

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Liberation Health Model – Dawn Belkin Martinez, PhD, LICSW 59:50

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Episode 65 Guest: Dawn Belkin Martinez, PhD, LICSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We f…

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Liberatory Lawyering to End the School-to-Prison Pipeline – Ashleigh Washington, JD & Ruth Cusick, JD 1:00:17

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Episode 64 Guests: Ashleigh Washington, JD & Ruth Cusick, JD Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our cou…

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Constructing a White Nation: Social Work in the Americanization Movement – Yoosun Park, MSW, PhD 1:09:47

2+ y ago1:09:47

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Episode 63 Guest: Yoosun Park, MSW, PhD Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus on fra…

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Paid Social Work Internships Part 2 FED UP – Beth Wagner, Claire Mancuso, Natalia Norzagaray & Parham Daghighi 1:06:32

2+ y ago1:06:32

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Episode 62 Guests: Beth Wagner, Claire Mancuso, Natalia Norzagaray & Parham Daghighi Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, th…

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Paid Social Work Internships Part 1 Payment 4 Placements – Matt Dargay, MSW & Arie Davey, LLMSW 1:05:36

2+ y ago1:05:36

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Episode 61 Guests: Matt Dargay, MSW & Arie Davey, LLMSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses!…

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Understanding Antisemitism and Racism – Kohenet Shoshana A Brown, LMSW & Autumn Leonard 57:29

2+ y ago57:29

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Episode 60 Guests: Kohenet Shoshana A Brown, LMSW & Autumn Leonard Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love o…

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Creating Culturally Safe Spaces for Indigenous Populations – Turquoise Skye Devereaux, MSW 1:16:32

2+ y ago1:16:32

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Episode 59 Guest: Turquoise Skye Devereaux, MSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focu…

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Organizing to End the School-to-Prison Pipeline – Jewel Patterson, MS; Edgar Ibarria; Nicole Bates, JD 1:20:30

2+ y ago1:20:30

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Episode 58 Guests: Jewel Patterson, MS; Edgar Ibarria; Nicole Bates, JD Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will l…

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Race Doesn’t Exist Without Racism – Deadric Williams, PhD 1:12:13

3y ago1:12:13

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Episode 57 Guest: Deadric Williams, PhD Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus on fra…

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Voices of the Unheard E2 46:12

3y ago46:12

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Welcome back to the people who are ready to see change. On this episode of Operation Stop CPS's Podcast Series: Voices of the Unheard, Amanda will interview two mothers currently fighting to regain custody of their children from Durham County Department of Social Services (North Carolina). Alexis Wynn is the mother of Prince and Zion. Prince and Zi…

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Addressing Racism in Social Work Licensing #StopASWB – Charla Yearwood, LCSW; Cassandra Walker, LCSW, CCTP; Alan Dettlaff, PhD, MSW 1:04:14

3y ago1:04:14

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Episode 56 Guests: Charla Yearwood, LCSW; Cassandra Walker, LCSW, CCTP; Alan Dettlaff, PhD, MSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the …

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Surviving Racism in Academia – Maxine Davis, MSW, MBA, PhD 1:33:17

3y ago1:33:17

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Episode 55 Guest: Maxine Davis, MSW, MBA, PhD Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus …

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Trans Rights and Justice in a Time of Anti-Trans Attacks – Daye Pope 58:53

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Episode 54 Guest: Daye Pope Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus on frameworks, kno…

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Racial Equity in Psychiatry and Mental Health – Jessica Isom, MD, MPH 53:24

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Episode 53 Guest: Jessica Isom, MD, MPH Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus on fra…

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Stop Playing Diversity – Monica Cox, PhD 1:10:49

3+ y ago1:10:49

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Episode 52 Guest: Monica Cox, PhD Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus on framework…

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She Has Risen 55:27

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Welcome back to the people who are ready to see change. On this episode of Operation Stop CPS's podcast series: She Has Risen, we are highlighting Black women who will no longer remain silent while the United States Government wages war against the black family. The Black Mothers March on the White House is steered by the African National Women's O…

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Abolish the Family Policing System (”Child Welfare”) – Joyce McMillan & Victoria, MSW 1:41:26

3+ y ago1:41:26

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Episode 51 Guests: Joyce McMillan; Victoria, MSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We foc…

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Exposing the Right-Wing & Corporate Takeover of Education & Democracy – Jasmine Banks 57:55

3+ y ago57:55

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Episode 50 Guest: Jasmine Banks Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus on frameworks,…

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Stop Whitewashing Social Work History: Tell the Truth – Kelechi Wright, LCPC & Kortney Carr, LCSW 1:12:24

3+ y ago1:12:24

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Episode 49 Guests: Kelechi Wright, LCPC, LPC; Kortney Carr, LCSW, LSCSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will l…

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The Unchecked Power of CPS 1:12:59

3+ y ago1:12:59

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Welcome Back to all those who are ready to see change in this world. On this episode of Operation Stop CPS’s Podcast Series: The Unchecked Power of CPS, Amanda and Tafarrah update listeners on the Movement. Each family we fight for has their own story of injustice. From newborns being ripped from their parents arms in the hospital, children being s…

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Catching Up with Clay Hodges, CEO, Artist, Businessman, Philanthropist, Content Creator and more 🔥 1:29:16

3+ y ago1:29:16

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Clay Hodges BiographyClay Hodges is truly a gift to his community and the world. Born and raised on the East Side of Savannah, Georgia, his upbringing exposed him to struggles that inspired him to use his art for the greater good. Clay has been consistent in his release of music, production of video content, and successfully performing across the c…

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Life/Work Balance with Javonda Harrison, CEO of Kinetics In Demand Solutions 1:53:26

3+ y ago1:53:26

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About Javonda:Javonda is a career success champion! As a working wife and mom, she has found the formula to thriving at work while maintaining a healthy life/work balance. She has navigated the corporate space from staff level to management and now serve as a career consultant and mentor to moms wanting to learn how to advocate and create alignment…

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Kickin’ it with Khadijah Lashaun, CEO of Khadijah Lashaun LLC 1:57:05

3+ y ago1:57:05

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Khadijah Lashaun LLC (also known as Your Black Guidance Counselor) was founded by Khadijah Lashaun to connect minority groups like women of color to the resources they need.My resources are provided through the following programs under my LLC, including:1. The Safe Haven, a Short Term Rental housing program under Khadijah Lashaun LLC. This LGBT+ Sa…

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Skin Talk with Skyler Ishie, CEO of Fancy Esthetics 1:39:36

3+ y ago1:39:36

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Fancy Esthetics is a black woman owned beauty studio providing premium waxing, and skincare services. It’s an intimate, comfortable setting where clients can truly relax. Instagram: @Fancy_Esthetics Website: https://bookfancyesthetics.as.me/schedule.php

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Tailor Made with Tionna Bethea, CEO of Tailored by Tionna 1:02:55

3+ y ago1:02:55

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My name is Tionna Bethea and I began sewing 3 years ago when my grandmother gave me her mother's sewing machine. My grandmother is my biggest inspiration. She was the definiton of a virtuous woman. Sadly February 8th, 2021 she lost her battle to cancer. Since then sewing has been my passion, i feel the closet to her when i am creating. I have been …

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Ayana Gunn, CEO of Georgia Media Agency and Sunflower Skin Bar 1:52:26

3+ y ago1:52:26

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Ayana Gunn’s BioAyana Gunn, also known professionally as Georgia Doll, is a multifaceted serial entrepreneur with the capability of amplifying the visions of others. Born in Atlanta, GA and raised in Savannah, GA, Ayana knew early on that her path would include educating people on how to succeed. She has worked in various industries, such as: non-p…

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Faux Fashion with Fashion Tiktoker @Jade_Trillest 43:34

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TikTok: @Jade_Trillest +Content Creator +How to become a CEO of baddie on a budget +Fashion Addict https://depop.com/jadetrillest_closet

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Decolonizing Mental Health & Supporting Indigenous Women – Tyra Wanatee-Flores, BSW 51:18

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Episode 48 Guest: Tyra Wanatee-Flores, BSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus on …

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In The B Lane with Fashion and Footwear Designer Brittany Hardy 6:59:34

3+ y ago6:59:34

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My name is Brittany Hardy and I was born and raised in New Jersey. I now live in North Jersey right outside of NYC. I am a former Fashion + Footwear Designer in the fashion industry for 10 years. I started Greige in 2016 as a small creative outlet for myself after feeling slightly stifled within my career. In 2018 I left my full-time job to fully f…

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Connecting 2 Love feat LaTrease Nwsou, M.A., Intl Relationship Specialist 1:08:53

3+ y ago1:08:53

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Bio For over twelve years, LaTrease Nwosu, M.A. has focused her life’s work on helping people repair their broken relationships. She is a strong believer that we thrive when the relationships around us are healthy. So, she founded Connecting 2 Love after receiving her master in couple and family therapy. This relationship consulting agency was crea…

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Do Not Doubt Your Vision feat Daisy Amos✨ 1:23:16

3+ y ago1:23:16

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Welcome to Disayah B & Co.Where every woman can Disayah the look and be the style. We cater to all diversity of women and supply to all shapes and sizes. Share your support with us at www.ishopdisayahb.com Instagram: @ohh_gurl @ishopdisiyahb

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Healthy Hair Journey with Jarquita Arrington 1:38:34

3+ y ago1:38:34

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Bio: A wife and mother of two, Jarquita has spent her entire life making strides to disprove the previous lamentation about the city she loves with her whole being. Motivated out of a combination of necessity and curiosity, Jarquita, lovingly known by many as Q, began mixing butters, essential oils and the like in the small kitchen of the apartment…

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Aligning with Alanna Brown 1:03:36

3+ y ago1:03:36

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Alanna Brown, ACC is a Life & Leadership Coach, Spiritual Mentor, and conscious business owner of Journey with Alanna, LLC. She holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and certification as a Certified Life & Leadership Coach (CLC). Alanna passionately advocates for intentional alignmen…

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Surrendering to Spirituality with Surjania Awer 1:22:50

3+ y ago1:22:50

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Inspire Alignment is a metaphysical botanica that caters to your spiritual needs through oracle readings, ritual tools, and handcrafted items made by indigenous melanated women. Inspire Alignment is owned and operated by Surjania Awer, a young shaman who studies psychology, the occult, and indigenous healing practices. https://instagram.com/sajthes…

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Creating Culture with Fashion Designer Kareem Scarborough 59:45

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Kareem Scarborough , is a self taught fashion designer residing from Savannah , Ga. Kareem is the founder and CEO of kscarborough, with a passion for fashion. My brand is specifically not to limit the body and create confidence for consumers. Email : [email protected] Social media : Main Page Instagram.com/_kscarboroughBusiness Page : Ins…

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Taking Action on Social Determinants of Health – Armen Henderson, MD 32:37

3+ y ago32:37

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Episode 47 Guest: Armen Henderson, MD Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus on frame…

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Meet Amanda Wallace and Tafarrah Austin of Operation Stop CPS 1:19:24

3+ y ago1:19:24

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Hi Family, we’re Amanda and Tafarrah and we are passionate about Child Protection andFamily Protection. We know the Child Protection System is oppressive and we are determined to demand change. Over the last decade we’ve followed the policies created and implemented with the intent to ensure child safety. Home visits, school visits, background chec…

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We Charge Genocide – Jalil Muntaqim 1:21:50

4y ago1:21:50

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Episode 46 Guest: Jalil Muntaqim Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus on frameworks…

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Bear Witness: A Look at How Knowledge Moves People to Action 39:42

4y ago39:42

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Welcome back to the people who are ready to see change. On this episode, Amanda and Tafarrah, co-founders of Operation Stop CPS, update listeners on the Movement to Protect Parents Rights and Bring Our Babies Home. For far too long, families have suffered in silence after having their precious babies unjustly removed from their care by Child Protec…

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Anti-Racist Social Work in England – Wayne Reid 50:44

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Episode 45 Guest: Wayne Reid, Professional Officer, Social Worker & Anti-Racism Visionary Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcas…

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Why is Zephaniah in Kentucky CPS Custody? 21:44

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Welcome back to all those who are ready to see change in this world. On this episode of Operation Stop CPS’s Podcast Series: The Voices of the Unheard, Amanda and Tafarrah catch listeners up on Ms. Sellers and Zephaniah experience with the Kentucky Child Protection System. Zephaniah was ripped from Ms. Seller's hands at only 2 days old without a LA…

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Civil Rights Organizing – Alesandra Lozano, MSW 1:10:16

4y ago1:10:16

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Episode 44 Guest: Alesandra Lozano, MSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript If you love what we discuss on the podcast, then you will love our courses! We focus on fra…

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Operation Stop CPS: Voice of the Unheard (Bring Ra Home) 27:46

4y ago27:46

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Welcome back to all those who are ready to see change in this world. On this episode of Operation Stop CPS's Podcast Series: Voices of the Unheard, Amanda and Tafarrah will magnify the voices of Amen'Ra Sba's parents, Tyron Deener and Syesha Mercado. Listen in at the moment Tyron and Syesha are informed they must leave their child alone in the hosp…