Episode 38: From Not Talking About Things to Talking About It All with Roxanne Francis
In Episode 38 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with psychologist, consultant, leadership coach + international speaker Roxanne Francis MSW, RSW.
In this episode, you'll hear Roxanne and Aliya discuss:
What it was like growing up in Jamaica, going to an all-girls school, and growing up in a home where you "didn't talk about those things".
The impact of being called "string bean" as a young girl.
What it was like to grow up in a culture where the messaging given to girls was to not get pregnant with no other guidance or education around sex or protection.
How these types of experiences have shaped her approach to having hard conversations with her kids - and why.
The magical cultural wisdom that our parents have within them.
Aliya mentioned that her mom came on as a guest on this podcast. Have a listen to Episode 2 and Episode 4!
About Roxanne:
Roxanne Francis is an award-winning psychotherapist, registered social worker, consultant, leadership coach and international speaker, who has been helping people access tools to change their lives for over 15 years. She is the Founder and CEO of Francis Psychotherapy & Consulting Services, where she is the Principal Therapist in her group practice, coaches and supervises other social workers, and provides consultation to various organizations addressing topics such as mental health in the workplace, diversity equity & inclusion, racial trauma at work, burnout, and women’s issues. She is also the founder of The Therapist’s Lounge™ - a Canadian
conference which helps private practice social workers and psychotherapists meet their need for community, wellness and business support so they can better meet the needs of their clients and have thriving practices. Roxanne is an adjunct professor at the School of Social Work at the University of Toronto, and in 2020 she was recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Black Women to Watch. She is a sought-after podcast guest who
shares her mental health expertise in print/online publications like Essence Magazine and Today’s Parent Magazine, as well as multiple local and national media outlets including CTV CBC News and Breakfast Television. You can follow Roxanne on social media and on her website at www.francispsychotherapy.com.
Thanks for listening!
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