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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 2: The Immigrant Experience - Interview with Dr. Alexis Melville

February 25, 2023 • Melissa Gonzales • Season 1 • Episode 2

Join us on this episode of All Parts Welcome as our host, Melissa Gonzales, interviews Dr. Alexis Melville, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with adult immigrants and those who feel like outsiders in their community. Dr. Melville shares her experience of being born in Jamaica and immigrating to the United States at a young age, and how that has informed her work as a therapist today.

In this interview, Melissa and Dr. Melville discuss the challenges of navigating cultural identity as an immigrant. Dr. Melville opens up about the struggles she faced growing up, not feeling black enough for the black community or Jamaican enough for the Jamaican community. She shares how these experiences led her to pursue a career in psychology, with a focus on helping first and second-generation immigrants embrace their unique identity and find a sense of belonging in their new home.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Melville highlights the importance of embracing one's identity and cultural heritage, and how this can impact mental health and overall well-being. She also shares her work with the LGBTQ community, particularly with universities, and how she has been recognized for her advocacy as a Staff and Faculty Ally of the Year.

Join us on this enlightening conversation with Dr. Alexis Melville and learn how to embrace your identity as an immigrant and create space for your family to grow.

Find this week’s guest here:
www.inspiredcourage.net
info@inspiredcourage.net

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