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

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