Jason Shankle | Guest: The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators

CEO of Inner Self and Wisdom; Author; Executive Director of The Black Mental Health and Wellness Coalition

Jason Shankle is a Father, Healer, Therapist, Author, Poet, Self-Proclaim Black Consciousness historian, content creator and Philosopher. My professional identity as a Therapist and CEO of my private practice Inner Self and Wisdom, LLC has been a significant part of my healer’s aura. To walk in my purpose of helping individuals, couples, families, and the Black Community mental health is one of the greatest honors. I am the Executive Director of The Black Mental Health and Wellness Coalition which is a non-profit aimed to destigmatize therapy in the Black communities and combat Racial Battle Fatigue. Lastly, I’m an author and owner of Book King Publishing, Inc. My publication as an author is: Soul Searching Poetry, Crowns and Shattered Dreams and Suffer Less: Meditations for Transforming Trauma into Healing.

Aug. 13, 2024

Healing From Racial Fatigue with Jason Shankle

In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, host Dr. Asia sits down with Dr. Jason Shankle, a Denver-based therapist, educator, and author, for a deeply insightful conversation about racial battle fatigue, Black mental health, and the importance of culturally competent care. Dr. Shankle shares his educational journey from HBCU to doctoral studies, his experiences as a Black male therapist, and the challenges faced by Black students and professionals in predominantly white institutions. The discussion explores the concept of “energetic assault” in affinity spaces, the necessity of naming and understanding racialized experiences, and the toll that systemic racism takes on mental and emotional well-being. Dr. Shankle offers practical strategies for healing, including daily rituals, creating sacred spaces, journaling, and setting emotional boundaries. He also provides guidance on finding the right therapist and emphasizes the value of proactive, rather than re…

Guest: Jason Shankle

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