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All Parts Welcome

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

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EP 1: Embracing the Magic of Your Heritage: A Multicultural Journey with Melissa Gonzales

February 25, 2023 • Melissa • Season 1 • Episode 1

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 of herself and her heritage.

In this interview, Melissa opens up about the challenges of navigating her identity as a white-passing individual struggling to find a place in her community. She also shares how her journey led her to pursue a career in counseling and eventually to specialize in therapy for multicultural and multiracial individuals.

Throughout the conversation, Melissa and Carrie explore the importance of embracing the magic of one's heritage, even the parts that may be difficult to face. They discuss the significance of recognizing and celebrating the unique blend of cultures that shape a person's identity. They also delve into the challenges of finding acceptance within both cultural communities and the power of forging one's own path.

Join us on this journey with Melissa Gonzales and learn how to embrace the magic of your heritage. All Parts Welcome is a podcast dedicated to promoting self-love, acceptance, and understanding for all individuals, regardless of their cultural or racial background.

If you have any questions or comments, you can find Melissa here:
http://melissa-gonzales.com/
melissa@mgonzalestherapy.com

Episode was edited by Abbey Dot. For more information, find Abbey here:
AbbeyDotProductions.com
abbeydotproductions@gmail.com

Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay