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- 2024
- First episode
About Unraveling -Isms
Join hosts Amena Chaudhry and Kay Coughlin as they discuss all of the -isms we deal with in everyday life. From racism to sexism and ableism, nothing is too difficult for Amena and Kay to explore together.
- Publisher
- Amena Chaudhry & Kay Coughlin
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 6 Feb 2024
- Latest episode
- 15 Aug 2024
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
15 Aug 2024
13 - US Election BS, part two
Join hosts Amena Chaudhry and Kay Coughlin as they wrap up their thoughts on the BS built into the US presidential election system. While they chose this topic with US listeners as the primary audience, if you are outside of the US system and struggling to understand why the presidential election cycle works the way it does, you'll find this episode to be helpful. Note that the episode was recorded before Harris replaced Biden as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee in 2024. Amena Chaudhry can be found here at Zarafa Consulting, zarafaconsulting.com (https://zarafaconsulting.com/), and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/) https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/. To book an emergency session with Amena, click on the link to book a breakthrough strategy session. Kay Coughlin can be found at Facilitator On Fire FacilitatorOnFire.net (https://facilitatoronfire.net) and her antiracism resources page is https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/. The podcast webpage, with resources from all episodes and a list of resources to support Palestine, can be found at Unraveling-Isms.com (http://unraveling-isms.com/). Resources mentioned in the episode: Hospicing Modernity: Facing Humanity's Wrongs and the Implications for Social Activism, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Penguin RandomHouse Books, here (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675703/hospicing-modernity-by-vanessa-machado-de-oliveira/) Bad Faith Podcast with Briahna Joy Gray, guest: James Zogby, here (https://youtu.be/CKHXE5A0lSE?si=_5PJCbJDokDE0fj2)
17 Jul 2024
12 - US Election BS, part one
In this episode, co-hosts Amena and Kay share their favorite sources of satire, talk about the term "himpathy," and debate the meaning of the word counterfeit as it applies to U.S. presidential elections. Amena Chaudhry can be found here at Zarafa Consulting, zarafaconsulting.com (https://zarafaconsulting.com/), and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/) https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/. To book an emergency session with Amena, click on the link to book a breakthrough strategy session. Kay Coughlin can be found at Facilitator On Fire FacilitatorOnFire.net (https://facilitatoronfire.net) and her antiracism resources page is https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/. The podcast webpage, with resources from all episodes and a list of resources to support Palestine, can be found at Unraveling-Isms.com (http://unraveling-isms.com/). Resources mentioned in the episode: Amanda Seales, here (https://www.amandaseales.com/) Medhi Hassan (Zeteo News), here (https://www.youtube.com/@zeteo_news) Bassem Youssef, here (https://www.bassemyoussef.xyz/) Down Girl, The Logic of Misogyny, by Kate Manne, PhD, here (http://www.katemanne.net/down-girl.html) "The Voter's Dilemma" by Ahmed Afzaal, PhD, here (https://ahmedafzaal.com/2020/04/22/the-voters-dilemma-1/)
3 Jul 2024
11 - Perfectionism
In this episode, Amena and Kay share their experiences dealing with perfectionism, and express differing views on how to handle it. As always, this is a deep but refreshing conversation between two people who are committed to making the world a most just and equitable place for everyone. Amena Chaudhry can be found here at Zarafa Consulting, zarafaconsulting.com (https://zarafaconsulting.com/), and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/) https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/. To book an emergency session with Amena, click on the link to book a breakthrough strategy session. Kay Coughlin can be found at Facilitator On Fire FacilitatorOnFire.net (https://facilitatoronfire.net) and her antiracism resources page is https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/. The podcast webpage, with resources from all episodes and a list of resources to support Palestine, can be found at Unraveling-Isms.com (http://unraveling-isms.com/).
20 Jun 2024
10 - Naming vs. Name-calling
Listen in to this very personal conversation between Amena and Kay, as they discuss the critical difference between naming and name-calling. The "Voters Dilemma" blog series by Dr. Ahmed Afzaal, mentioned in the episode, can be found here (https://ahmedafzaal.com/2020/04/22/the-voters-dilemma-1/). Amena Chaudhry can be found here at Zarafa Consulting (https://zarafaconsulting.com), and her cultural competency assessment package can be found at https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/. To book an emergency session with Amena, click on the link to book a breakthrough strategy session. Kay Coughlin can be found at Facilitator On Fire (https://facilitatoronfire.net), and her antiracism resources page is https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/. The podcast webpage, with resources from all episodes and a list of resources to support Palestine, can be found at Unraveling-Isms.com (http://unraveling-isms.com/).
5 Jun 2024
9 - Starve the systems! Stop giving your power away
Join Amena and Kay for this discussion of the fuel that systems of oppression are desperate to hold onto: your power. Amena Chaudhry can be found here at Zarafa Consulting, zarafaconsulting.com (https://zarafaconsulting.com/), and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/) https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/. To book an emergency session with Amena, click on the link to book a breakthrough strategy session. Kay Coughlin can be found at Facilitator On Fire FacilitatorOnFire.net (https://facilitatoronfire.net) and her antiracism resources page is https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/. The podcast webpage, with resources from all episodes and a list of resources to support Palestine, can be found at Unraveling-Isms.com (http://unraveling-isms.com/).
22 May 2024
8 - Accountability, Community & White People
In this episode, Amena and Kay talk about how white people, especially those in the U.S. and global north, must take responsibility for speaking up about oppression, and why it's so important to talk about accountability. Along the way, they discuss the ancient Greek play, "Lysistrata," as an example of how community helps create action and accountability. Amena Chaudhry can be found here at Zarafa Consulting, zarafaconsulting.com (https://zarafaconsulting.com/), and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/) https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/. To book an emergency session with Amena, click on the link to book a breakthrough strategy session. Kay Coughlin can be found at Facilitator On Fire FacilitatorOnFire.net (https://facilitatoronfire.net) and her antiracism resources page is https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/. The podcast webpage, with resources from all episodes and a list of resources to support Palestine, can be found at Unraveling-Isms.com (http://unraveling-isms.com/).
3 May 2024
7 - Inflammation: How Systems Respond to Disruption
Amena and Kay, energized by the student protests happening around the US and world, have a few things to say about the US's inflammatory response to young people rising up. Listen for calls to action for Christian churches and police personnel! Amena Chaudhry can be found here at Zarafa Consulting, zarafaconsulting.com (https://zarafaconsulting.com/), and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/) https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/ Kay Coughlin can be found at Facilitator On Fire FacilitatorOnFire.net (https://facilitatoronfire.net) and her antiracism resources page is https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/. The podcast webpage, with resources from all episodes and a list of resources to support Palestine, can be found at Unraveling-Isms.com (http://unraveling-isms.com/).
1 May 2024
6 - How to Change a System of Oppression
In this episode, co-hosts Amena Chaudhry and Kay Coughlin use professionalism as an example of an oppressive system, and they talk about how you can change it. Amena Chaudhry can be found here at Zarafa Consulting, zarafaconsulting.com (https://zarafaconsulting.com/), and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/) https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/ Kay Coughlin can be found at Facilitator On Fire FacilitatorOnFire.net (https://facilitatoronfire.net) and her antiracism resources page is https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/. The podcast webpage, with resources from all episodes and a list of resources to support Palestine, can be found at Unraveling-Isms.com (http://unraveling-isms.com/).
17 Apr 2024
5- To be or not to be Silent
Silence is violence, right?! Well, most of the time the answer is yes, but sometimes (just not very often) it's important to stay silent. But how do you know when to speak up and when to stay silent? Join hosts Amena Chaudhry and Kay Coughlin to learn about two types of silence and learn when to speak up (most of the time) vs. when to stay silent. Amena Chaudhry can be found here at Zarafa Consulting, zarafaconsulting.com (https://zarafaconsulting.com/), and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/) https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/ Kay Coughlin can be found at Facilitator On Fire FacilitatorOnFire.net (https://facilitatoronfire.net) and her antiracism resources page is https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/. The podcast webpage, with resources from all episodes and a list of resources to support Palestine, can be found at Unraveling-Isms.com (http://unraveling-isms.com/).
3 Apr 2024
4 - Hidden Impacts of -Isms
Myth: An "-ism" - like racism, for example - doesn't affect us if we're not a member of the marginalized group. This couldn't be further from the truth! In this episode, co-hosts Amena Chaudhry and Kay Coughlin bust this myth using the example of race-based medicine practices. The "In the world of medicine, race-based diagnoses are still very real" episode of the "Code Switch" podcast referred to in this episode is here: https://www.npr.org/2024/03/13/1197955918/race-in-medicine-andrea-deyrup Amena Chaudhry can be found here, at Zarafa Consulting, and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here. Kay Coughlin can be found here, at Facilitator On Fire, and her antiracism resources page is https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/. The podcast webpage, with resources from all episodes and a list of resources to support Palestine, can be found at Unraveling-Isms.com, here.
20 Mar 2024
3 - Forgive and Forget?
In this episode, co-hosts Amena Chaudhry and Kay Coughlin dig into the juicy topic of whether you really have to forgive and forget. What if it's a concept used by oppressive systems to control you? Why do we expect the person with less power in the relationship to do all the hard work of forgiving? And why do we pretend that forgetting will allow the person who did the harm to get rid of their guilt? Amena Chaudhry can be found here, at Zarafa Consulting, and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here. Kay Coughlin can be found here, at Facilitator On Fire, and her antiracism resources page is here. The podcast webpage, with resources from all episodes and a list of resources to support Palestine, can be found at Unraveling-Isms.com, here.
6 Mar 2024
2 - Isms and Critical Thinking
Welcome to Episode 2 of Unraveling -Isms! On this episode, co-hosts Amena Chaudhry and Kay Coughlin are talking about why it's so important to be able to recognize -isms and how to do it. Plus, they bring understanding to the terms gatekeeping, code switch, stereotype and bias. Amena Chaudhry can be found here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/), at Zarafa Consulting, and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/). Kay Coughlin can be found here (https://facilitatoronfire.net/), at Facilitator On Fire, and her antiracism resources page is here (https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/). Show notes: The course Amena is sponsoring on critical thinking in violent times begins March 9, 2024 and can be found here (https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?owner=27181764&category=Workshops). Article "A Conversation on Race is a Horrible Goal" by Scott Woods is here (https://scottwoodsmakeslists.wordpress.com/2015/11/11/a-conversation-on-race-is-a-horrible-goal/). Episode of "Bad Faith" with Brihana and Dean Phillips is here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncy3yowk-OI).
24 Feb 2024
Our new resource page for Palestinian liberation
Go to our podcast website at Unraveling-isms.com (http://unraveling-isms.com/) and check out our new resources page (http://unraveling-isms.com/resources/) for information on how to help Palestinians. You'll also see all of the links for resources mentioned in every episode. Amena Chaudhry can be found here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/), at Zarafa Consulting, and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/). Kay Coughlin can be found here (https://facilitatoronfire.net/), at Facilitator On Fire, and her antiracism resources page is here (https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/). LiberatePalestineNow linktree here (https://linktr.ee/liberatepalestinenow) Sasha Heron's grief circles here (https://linktr.ee/sashaheron) "Critical Thinking for Violent Times" course here (https://linktr.ee/zarafaconsulting) March 16 Walk 4 Gaza in central Ohio here (https://facilitatoronfire.net/walk4gaza/) March 18 Palestinian liberation direct action in Columbus, Ohio here (https://facilitatoronfire.net/march2024ohio/) Robin Divine's "Palestine Resource Guide" here (https://bit.ly/PalestineResourceGuide) #ceasefirenow #FreePalestine #FreeFreePalestine #StopGenocide
14 Feb 2024
1 - The White Moderate and Racism
Welcome to episode 1 of Unraveling -Isms! Co-hosts Amena Chaudhry and Kay Coughlin are talking today about the idea of the "white moderate" as defined by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," published in 1963. Amena Chaudhry can be found here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/), at Zarafa Consulting, and her Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI) page is here (https://zarafaconsulting.com/idiassessment/). Kay Coughlin can be found here (https://facilitatoronfire.net/), at Facilitator On Fire, and her antiracism resources page is here (https://facilitatoronfire.net/antiracism/). "Letter From a Birmingham Jail" by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., can be found here (https://oll.libertyfund.org/reading-room/2023-01-16-letter-from-a-birmingham-jail), and this page (https://oll.libertyfund.org/reading-room/2023-01-16-letter-from-a-birmingham-jail) includes a link to an audio recording of Dr. King reading the complete text of the letter. Read "A Call to Unity" here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Call_for_Unity).
6 Feb 2024
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Co-hosts Amena Chaudhry and Kay Coughlin are launching this new podcast so they can share their rich conversations about all of the -isms we deal with every day: racism, sexism, ableism, anti-semitism, Islamaphobia, and so many more. Amena is a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging coach and consultant, and a keynote speaker, and can be found at Zarafa Consulting (ZarafaConsulting.com), and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amena-chaudhry/). Kay is a business coach specializing in non-profit and social justice, and she operates on a "buy one, gift one" model, and can be found at Facilitator On Fire (FacilitatorOnFire.net) or on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/jkcoughlin).
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