All Parts Welcome is a podcast to help us explore what it means to be multiracial and multicultural. Often, as people of mixed race and culture we don’t feel fully connected to one specific group and this can lead to a feeling of not fully belonging.This podcast is a safe space, a space where all are welcome to show up as they are, a space for all to feel seen and honored. In this space we will explore and talk about our experiences, how we have grown, developed our identity and learned skills to overcome obstacles that only people of mixed race and culture have experienced. You will hear from community members and experts who will share their personal experiences and knowledge in hopes that something will resonate and support you in finding what it is you need, healing, hope, peace or just a sense of knowing that you are not alone. We will explore ancestral and generational trauma and how this impacts us.In this podcast we will not only talk about the obstacles of being mixed race but will also talk about the gifts and magic within us.Podcast Produced and Hosted by Melissa Gonzales Edited by Abbey Dot
EP 17: The Land, The Moon, and Your Ancestors - Interview with Courtney Gonzales
Join Melissa as she engages in a soul-stirring conversation with Courtney Gonzales, a remarkable woman who identifies as a brown individual with European roots on her mother's side, and Mexican and Indigenous roots on her father's side. Courtney is the Co-Founder of Soul Root, where she cultivates food and herbal medicine, and the Founder of Moonlight Floreciendo, creating plant medicine for her community. Courtney opens her heart and shares her unique journey as a mixed-race and multicultura...
3 Jun 2023
EP 16: Get Ready to be Blown Away - Interview with Minhi England
Prepare to be inspired and captivated in this week's episode of All Parts Welcome. Join Melissa as she sits down with the incredibly talented Minhi England, a Glass Artist and finalist on Season 3 of Netflix's hit show, Blown Away. Minhi's journey as an artist is intricately intertwined with her multiracial and multicultural identity as an Asian American with a Korean mother and American father. Born in Germany and raised in upstate New York, Minhi's art serves as a medium to process profound...
27 May 2023
EP 15: Identifying Narcissistic Abuse and How it Affects Your Identity - Interview with Nicole Xenos
Welcome to All Parts Welcome. In this episode, Melissa engages in a heartfelt conversation with Nicole Xenos, a remarkable individual who embodies multiple intersecting identities. Nicole, a multiracial, third-generation, neurodivergent, queer person residing in Boulder, Colorado, is the founder of Painted One Healing, specializing in identity development, interracial couples counseling, and healing from narcissistic abuse. Melissa and Nicole delve into the intricacies of growing up as interr...
20 May 2023
EP 14: The Gift of Your Choosen Community - Interview with Gita Kulkarni
Welcome to another episode of All Parts Welcome. In this episode, Melissa engages in a meaningful conversation with Gita Kulkarni, the Founder of Humors Edge, an organization dedicated to helping individuals find and express their unique sense of humor to enhance productivity in all areas of life. Gita's background is a beautiful blend of cultures—her father is Indian, while her mother comes from Suriname, a culturally diverse country in South America with influences from Indonesia, Africa, a...
13 May 2023
EP 13: Deconstructing Your Religious Experience to Create You Own Religion - Interview with Shelby Remillard
In this episode, Melissa talks with Shelby Remillard, a licensed counselor in NYC who specializes in helping clients heal from trauma, explore grief and loss, and build healthy relationships. Shelby shares her unique experience as Indigenous from the Laguna Pueblo and Filipina, using humor and candor to tell her story. Growing up in a conservative, predominantly white community in Colorado Springs, Shelby struggled to connect with her heritage and identity as a mixed-race individual. Despite...
6 May 2023
EP 12: Masculinity vs Toxic Masculinity - Interview with Mauricio Verduzo
In this episode of All Parts Welcome, Melissa Gonzales sits down with Mauricio Verduzo, a therapist with the Tree of Life Counseling Center. With a focus on providing mental health services to marginalized communities, Mauricio brings a unique perspective to the conversation around toxic masculinity and what can be done to support men in their healing. Mauricio opens up about his experiences growing up as a Latinx in Texas and Mexico, and how his upbringing shaped his understanding of masculi...
29 Apr 2023
EP 11: A Southern Multiracial Experience - Interview with Nyomi Tarpley
In this episode of All Parts Welcome, Melissa Gonzales talks with Nyomie Tarpley, a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Central Virginia. Nyomie shares her experience growing up in the South with a white mother and black father, navigating complicated family dynamics and facing prejudice from people in the community. Nyomie also shares how she struggled with her identity and often felt like she didn't fully belong in either the white or black communities, leading to feelings o...
22 Apr 2023
EP 10: The Courage to Write Your Own Story - Interview with Lorraine Monteagut, PhD
Welcome back to All Parts Welcome. In this episode, Melissa Gonzales talks with Lorraine Monteagut, author of Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color. Lorraine identifies as a Bruja and Green Witch, and her book delves into the rich history and power of witches of color. Melissa and Lorraine discuss the creation of the book, including Lorraine's personal journey of connecting with her grandmother after her passing, and how this inspired her to explore the intersection of her cultural ...
15 Apr 2023
EP 9: Where Did the Children Go? Interview with Cynthia (Cyndi) Walker
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of All Parts Welcome. In this episode, host Melissa Gonzales has an engaging conversation with Cynthia (Cyndi) Walker, an advocate in the workplace and schools for social economic bias and fair treatment for all. Cyndi shares her unique experience of being born to a Norwegian father and Chicano mother on a naval base in Japan and later moving to Colorado at a young age. They discuss the complexities of cultural and racial identity, and the challeng...
8 Apr 2023
EP 8: The Parts Left Behind - Interview with Gabriela Hurtado
Welcome back to All Parts Welcome, podcast that celebrates the beauty and complexity of multicultural and multiracial identities. In this episode, host Melissa Gonzales has a heartfelt conversation with Gabriela (Gaby) Hurtado, a clinical psychologist based in Austin, TX, and co-founder of Prickly Pear Therapy and Training, an organization that provides culturally responsive, neuroaffirmative, and trauma-informed services. Gaby shares her personal experience of immigrating to the United State...
1 Apr 2023
EP 7: Unpacking Intergenerational Trauma - Interview with Josephine (Josie) Ampaw
Welcome back to All Parts Welcome, a podcast that celebrates the beauty and complexity of multicultural and multiracial identities. In this episode, host Melissa Gonzales sits down with Josephine (Josie) Ampaw, a social worker, educator, and co-founder of A Flourishing Community, an organization that supports under-represented mental health counselors. Together, they discuss Josie's experience as a first-generation immigrant from Guyana and how it has influenced her work as a therapist. They...
25 Mar 2023
EP 6: Embracing Multiracial and Multicultural Heritage is Not Always Easy
Welcome back to All Parts Welcome, a podcast that celebrates the beauty of multicultural and multiracial identities. In this episode, host Melissa Gonzales sits down with Taylor Presha, the owner of A Change Within, LLC, and the host of the Podcast, Talks with Taylor. Together, they discuss Taylor’s experience of embracing a multi-racial heritage that was not accessible growing up. Taylor shares her personal experiences of feeling disconnected from her Dominican heritage on her father's side ...
18 Mar 2023
EP 5 - What is Embodied Code Switching - Interview with Marcia Bonato Warren
Welcome back to All Parts Welcome, a podcast that celebrates the richness and complexity of multiracial and multicultural identities. In this episode, host Melissa Gonzales sits down with Marcia Bonatowarren, who comes from a mixed-race family with a father who is indigenous from Santa Clara Pueblo and a mother who immigranted from Brazil. Together, they explore the concept of embodied code switching, discussing the challenges of shifting between cultural identities and how it can be turned ...
11 Mar 2023
EP 4: Embracing the Whole Self - Interview with Melissa Bada-Devers
Welcome to All Parts Welcome, a podcast that celebrates the beauty and complexity of being multiracial and multicultural. This week our host, Melissa Gonzales, is joined by guest Melissa Bada-Devers, a certified Psychotherapist working in New York and New Jersey. Melissa Bada-Devers shares her unique perspective as both a first and second generation Latina immigrant, and how her cultural background has shaped her identity. They delve into the importance of acknowledging and healing our inner...
4 Mar 2023
EP 3: Decolonizing Mental Health - Interview with Alyssa Cedillo
Join us on this episode of All Parts Welcome as our host, Melissa Gonzales, interviews Alyssa Cedillo, a Licensed Counselor, Clinical Director of Tree of Life Counseling Center, and Founder of Root of It Foundation. Alyssa shares her journey of working to create systemic change in decolonizing the mental health profession and empowering individuals to trust their bodies and intuition. In this interview, Melissa and Alyssa discuss a range of topics related to mental health and self-discovery. ...
25 Feb 2023
EP 1: Embracing the Magic of Your Heritage: A Multicultural Journey with Melissa Gonzales
Join us on this episode of All Parts Welcome as we delve into the rich and multifaceted experiences being multicultural and multiracial with our host, Melissa Gonzales. In this episode, Melissa is put in the hot seat as her friend, Carrie, asks her questions about her own multicultural background and what led her to begin this podcast. Melissa shares her journey of growing up with a brown mother and a white father in a predominantly white area of Colorado, and how it shaped her understanding ...
25 Feb 2023
EP 2: The Immigrant Experience - Interview with Dr. Alexis Melville
Join us on this episode of All Parts Welcome as our host, Melissa Gonzales, interviews Dr. Alexis Melville, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with adult immigrants and those who feel like outsiders in their community. Dr. Melville shares her experience of being born in Jamaica and immigrating to the United States at a young age, and how that has informed her work as a therapist today. In this interview, Melissa and Dr. Melville discuss the challenges of navigating c...
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