Ep 4: Mic Check One Two| Using Music To HealEp 4: Mic Check One Two| Using Music To Heal
Elevated Voices Podcast
Andrew Watkins discusses using Hip-Hop to tackle mental health challenges in the Black community with host Dysheka Bibbs.
31:51•30 Jun 2021
Healing Through Hip-Hop: Andrew Watkins on Mental Health and The Cypher
“Hip hop gives us a unique opportunity to make those connections which will allow folks to experience a more quality therapeutic moment. And that's really what it's all about at the end of the day.”
Can music really heal the soul? In this episode of Elevated Voices Podcast, host Dysheka Bibbs, a trauma-focused therapist, sits down with Andrew Watkins, a youth pastor turned clinician. They dive into the transformative power of Hip-Hop as a tool for mental health. Andrew shares his journey and the story behind his innovative program, The Cypher, which uses Hip-Hop to help individuals navigate their mental health challenges in a safe, therapeutic environment.
This conversation touches on the deep roots of Hip-Hop in Black and Brown communities and its role in giving people a voice. They also discuss breaking the stigma around mental health in the African-American community and how integrating elements of Hip-Hop into therapy can offer fresh perspectives and connections. Whether you're a fan of Hip-Hop or just curious about new approaches to mental health, this episode promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.
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