The Making It Through Podcast

This monthly podcast provides discussions on mental health tools and resources that will enable one to recognize whether they may be experiencing mental health challenges, understand how they can get help and be empowered to do so.

PRESENTED BY

The West Harlem Development Corporation

and

The Tau Omega Charitable Trust Fund, Incorporated -Wendy P. Malliet, Chairman

MENTAL HEALTH TEAM

Sharon Cook, LCSW-R, Lead

Nicole Grant, PhD, LCSW

Charisse Marshall, DSW, LCSW

Shaun Frederick. LCSW

Nakia Perkinson, LMHC

Gurkiran Kaur B.S. Psychology

Akaansha Kundra, B.S., Psychology

Nicole Summers, MSW, RYT

F. David Tyler, B.S. Psychology

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Tatiana Dukes

NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Tricia Philbert

PODCAST PRODUCTION TEAM

Kimberly Singleton, Lead

Jenyne Raines, Scriptwriter

Terri Lowe, Voice Over

Contributors

Host

Nicole Summers, MSW, RYT

Nicole Summers is a multi-passionate therapist and wellness educator who brings heart, humor, and healing into every space she enters. With a background in clinical social work, communication, and education, Nicole has held impactful roles including Integrative Therapist and Group Facilitator at Charlie Health, Therapist at Truth-B-Told Counseling Services, and Behavioral Health Therapist at INOVA Health system. Her work bridges mental health, emotional intelligence, and community care. She is also a certified in yoga instruction and wellness coach.

In addition to her clinical and holistic work, Nicole co-hosts the heartwarming and hilarious podcast Grief and Giggles with her sister. Together, they create space for raw stories, healing truths, and the kind of laughter that makes your stomach hurt—in the best way.

Season:1 Episode:1 A Discussion on Sexual Assault

Guests

Guest

Akaansha Kundra

Akaansha Kundra is a Masters of Social Work student at Hunter College. She is passionate about mental health and advocating for all. She believes community should help us grown.

Link to episode: A Discussion on Mental Health in Today's Society

Guest

Gurkiran Kaur

Gurkiran Kaur is a 2025 graduate of Stony Brook University with a BS in Psychology. She is committed to advocating for those with mental health challenges, reminding them it's never too late to seek support at a school, in college, and at home.

Guest

Nicole Grant, PhD, LCSW

Born and raised in Harlem, NY, Dr. Nicole Grant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters Degree from Columbia University School of Social Work and a PhD from Capella University. Her dissertation topic was Understanding African-American Clergies’ Experiences with Incidents of Domestic Violence Among Female Congregants.

Dr. Grant became a published author in April 2017 with her book titled Secrets Untold: When the Mask Comes Off. This fiction novel takes a close look at domestic violence in the church.

Dr. Grant is an adjunct faculty member at Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work and Lehman College. She is a member of Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Season: 1 Episode: 1 A Discussion on Sexual Assault