Lit Sessions With Marielle

She Will Not Fall will be officially released starting this September! SWNF is a space to highlight women who are daring to redefine and reimagine their faith, gift and call and how they present them to the world! The stories of these women are incredible and I can't wait for you to hear their stories and how they are impacting the world and people around them. Follow She Will Not Fall on Instagram: @shewillnotfallcollective  Be sure to also follow on all podcast platforms!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

In part two of this conversation, the WTF Squad addresses how the Black community can stand up for our LGBTQ+ siblings and how we can show up for the LGBTQ+ community like they show up for the movement. Follow WTF on IG: @wtfpodcasttv Patreon: patreon.com/wtfpodcasttv Email: withthefactspodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

On this episode, the WTF Squad talks about and unpacks the homophobia and transphobia that exist in the Black Community. Sit back and relax and enjoy part 1 of this conversation.  Follow us on IG: @wtfpodcasttv Join our patreon community: patreon.com/wtfpodcasttv Email us at withthefactspodcast@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

This week, we continue the conversation from last week with guest,Dr. Jennifer Turner, about the over sexualization and sexuality of Black Women. From proper sex education to how Black women bodies are consistently policed by culture-- we cover it all! Be sure to follow Dr. Jennifer Turner on Twitter at @DrJenSoc.  Follow WTF on IG at @wtfpodacsttv and send us an email at withthefactspodcast@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

Jasmine Sullivan brought to the forefront a much needed conversation with her album Heaux Tales. In this conversation, WTF Squad member, Rebecca leads a conversation with special guest Dr. Jennifer Turner, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Hollins University and Marielle as they explore and dissect the over sexualization and the complexities of Black women's sexuality. This is part 1 of this conversation Follow With The Facts on IG at @wtfpodcasttv and send us an email at withthefactspodcast@gmail.com. We would love for you to join us over on patreon at patreon.com/wtfpodcasttv  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

On this episode, Marielle talks to the CEO of Whole Brother Mission, Maliek Blade. During this conversation, they discuss the important work Whole Brother Mission is doing around Black Men and Mental Health and how we can destigmatize therapy. Follow Maliek on IG and Twitter: @maliekblade  Follow Whole Brother Mission on IG: wholebrothermission   Order a signed copy of Maliek's book, Whole Brother here: https://wholebrothermission.com/produ...​    Learn more about Whole Brother Mission and Donate here: www.wholebrothermission.com Follow us on IG: @wtfpodcasttv Email us withthefactspodcast@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

On this episode, the WTF Squad discusses the pandemic, social justice, the insurrection and more. They unpack the various ways in which America has been true to itself in upholding capitalism and white supremacy in all of the major events that have taken place in the past year. Follow us on Instagram at @wtfpodcasttv. We would love to hear from you, send us an email at withthefactspodcast@gmail.com!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

Season 4 of WTF kicks off in a couple of weeks and we wanted to introduce you to some new faces that are joining the podcast. Meet the WTF Squad for this season and be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast so you know when new episodes are posted.  Be sure to follow us on IG at @wtfpodcasttv and we would love to hear from you so shoot us an email at withthefactspodcast@gmail.com.  Partner with us while we do this work, join our patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/wtfpodcasttv  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

On this episode, Marielle sits down to talk to Kristian Smith about his new book, Breaking All The Rules: An Ancient Framework for Modern Faith.  In this conversation Marielle and Kristian discuss his faith journey, The Greatest Commandment Theology, toxic theology and so much more! Buckle your seat belts, friends-- it's going to be a great ride! Order Breaking All The Rules at www.kristianasmith.com.  You can follow Kristian on IG and Twitter @kristiansmith02 or on Facebook: Kristian Smith   Follow WTF on IG at @wtfpodcasttv and email us at withthefactspodcast@gmail.com    Follow Marielle on IG, FB and twitter @iammariellet. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

Racial trauma is a very real and tangible things that Black and Brown people suffer from. Unfortunately, many may not recognize they are suffering from racial trauma. In this conversation,  Marielle talks to Dr. Juliette McClendon about what racial trauma is, the symptoms of it, how we can heal from it and how resources to help educate us more on the topic.  Be sure to check out Black and  Mental Health week on Twitter #BlackinMH week is going to be Sept 21-26! You can follow Dr. McClendon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DrJulietteM  and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/curlymama87/  Follow Marielle on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @iammariellet Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wtfpodcasttv Be sure to subscribe and support the podcast!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

On this episode, Marielle talks to Pamela Merritt, a licensed therapist about religious trauma.  In this discussion, Marielle and Pamela explore what is religious trauma, what are the identifiers of religious trauma and how to take the necessary steps of healing. Here are great resources that Pamela mentioned in this conversation; Leaving The Fold by Marlene Winell. Also visit her website, journeyfree.org Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazerro recoveringfromreligion.org therapyforblackgirls.com psychologytoday.com If you would like to reach out to Pamela, please do one of the following: IG: @therapyntheolgy Email: pmerrittsog@yahoo.com Phone: 404-609-1004 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

On this episode of WTF Podcast, Marielle talks to her friend Myron Randall aka The Walking Theologian. During their conversation, Myron and Marielle discuss the history of whiteness and how the idea of white jesus has impacted the Black church and the culture.    Follow Myron on IG: @myronsphotos and Twitter: @myrontweets   Follow Marielle on IG, Twitter and Facebook: @iammariellet or visit her website www.iammariellet.com If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe to the monthly subscription here: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support or send a donation to $iammariellet --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

On this episode of WTF, Marielle talks to Dr. Taison Bell to unpack  the coronavirus and what he is experiencing as he treats COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 has been heavily politicized to this episode is coming With The Facts. Share this episode with your family and friends and be sure to wear your mask!  Follow Dr. Bell on Twitter: @TaisonBell   Follow Marielle on Twitter, IG & FB: @iammariellet.Visit her website at iammariellet.com  If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe to the monthly subscription here: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support or send a donation to $iammariellet --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

On this episode on WTF, Marielle talks to Melanie Ivey, an emotional intelligence and wellness coach and Pamela Merritt, a licensed therapist, to unpack the infamous Will, Jada and August saga. Though discuss the mental and emotional lessons that can be learned from this situation.    Follow Melanie Ivey on IG and FB: @melaniedivey  https://www.melaniedivey.org/   Follow Pamela Merritt on IG: Pam_Sessions https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/pamela-merritt-snellville-ga/248165    Follow Marielle on IG, Twitter or FB: @iammariellet www.iammariellet.com   If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe to the monthly subscription here: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support or send a donation to $iammariellet --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

It is Throwback Thursday! Today's episode is Surviving Microaggressions with special guest Glenn E. Newman Jr. Given all that has happened in the past few months, it's an important time to bring this conversation back to the forefront. During this conversation, Marielle shares her experiences and frustrations and Glenn breaks down how we can navigate these spaces and even confront those who project microaggressions. Follow Glenn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-e-newman-jr/  Follow Marielle on Twitter, FB, IG: @iammariellet   Follow WTF Podcast On Twitter and IG: @wtfpodcasttv Visit the website: iammariellet.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

On this episode, Marielle talks with @JoLuehmann and they unpack what white fragility is, the ways it has displayed itself in evangelical spaces and steps to correct it. Be sure to subscribe!  Follow Marielle on IG, Twitter and Facebook or visit her website www.iammariellet.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

In this episode of WTF, Marielle unpacks how the church has glorified people's trauma by labeling it as a testimony and she challenges how churches need to not only take seriously people's mental and emotional health but aid in helping people to heal from trauma. Put your seatbelts on, this is going to be a bumpy ride.  Follow Marielle at @iammariellet on Twitter, FB or IG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

We have had a front row seat this season of watching Issa and Molly's friendship take a downward spiral on HBO's Insecure. In this episode of WTF, Marielle speaks with her friends Melanie Ivey, Emotional Intelligence Coach and Pamela Merritt, Licensed Therapist and they break down what makes a healthy friendship by being transparent about their own ups and downs in trying to establish healthy friendship.   Melanie Ivey  IG: @melaniedivey website: www.melaniedivey.org   Pamela Merritt IG: @Pam_Sessions   website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/pamela-merritt-snellville-ga/248165   Marielle IG, Twitter, FB: @iammariellet website: iammariellet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

With the Coronavirus taking the lives of Black people at an expontential rates compared to other races, Black people are willing to risk their health to protest and fight against the injustices from the police brutality that we have witnessed with George Floyd, Breona Taylor and so many more. In this episode, Marielle talks about why Black people are angry and are fighting for a more just and fair America.  Follow Marielle on social media @iammariellet. You can also visit her website at www.iammariellet.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support

Marielle introduces the new name and concept of the podcast! Be sure to tune in and subscribe.  Follow Marielle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @iammariellet --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withthefacts/support