<p><br></p><p>In the latest episode of "A Shot of Melanin," award winning psychotherapist Natacha Pennycooke sheds light on the pervasive issue of racial microaggressions and toxic work environments. With her expertise, she delves into the harmful effects these dynamics can have on individuals' mental health. Listeners gain valuable insights into how such environments can negatively impact those who find themselves in them, highlighting the importance of awareness and proactive measures to address these issues.</p><br><p>Its is also the beginning of the new month so its time for the artist and song of the month. This month highlights the artist "Haviah Mighty" with her song Room service. Check it out as well as follow Haviah on her social media account and listen to her new album Crying Crystals.</p><br><p><strong><u>Follow Haviah Mighty on all of her socials</u></strong></p><p>Instagram: @haviahmighty</p><p>website:www.haviahmighty.ca</p><p>X formerly know as Twitter : @haviahmighty</p><p>YouTube: Haviah Mighty</p><br><p>Spin the globe series by Connor Price feat Haviah Mighty - https://youtube.com/shorts/DOIaEVi2nvA?si=zlARefzPNoC3jBSD</p><br><p><strong><u>Follow the Natacha Pennycooke on her social media account:</u></strong></p><p>Instagram: @natachapennycooke.therapy</p><p>Website: www.natachapennycooke.com</p><p>Facebook: Natacha Pennycooke, registered Psychotherapist</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Follow the podcast A Shot of Melanin on all Social media account</u></strong> (and don't forget to let us know how are you liking this episode and season 5 so far.)</p><p>Instagram: @ashotofmelanin</p><p>threads: @ashotofmelanin</p><p>X formerly know as Twitter : @asom_podcast</p><p>Facebook: A Shot of Melanin</p><br><p><u>Sources used for the podcast :</u></p><p><a href="https://www.talentcanada.ca/racism-remains-an-ugly-reality-for-many-in-canada-for-women-its-even-worse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Racism remains an ugly reality for many in Canada: For women, it's even worse - Talent Canada</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-microaggressions-at-work-take-a-heavy-toll-exhaustion-humiliation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Microaggressions at work take a heavy toll: Exhaustion, humiliation, burnout - The Globe and Mail</a></p><p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/07/24/black-women-office-work-home/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Many Black women felt relieved to work from home, free from microaggressions. Now they’re told to come back. - The Washington Post</a></p><p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/06/08/872371063/microaggressions-are-a-big-deal-how-to-talk-them-out-and-when-to-walk-away" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Is A Microaggression? And What To Do If You Experience One. : Life Kit : NPR</a></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>