Assigning A Negative

Underneath it All

Will Robinson, also known as Akuna is an outdoor lover and thru hiker who has hiked 3 of the longest trails in the US, which includes the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail, which makes him a Triple crowner of hiking.

In Episode 2, Akuna and Grizel discuss the effects of racism on Akuna’s mental health, living with PTSD, and how people with mental health challenges are often assigned a negative stereotype. They also discuss how racial injustice stems into everyday living, including his safest and happiest place-Nature.

Resources From This Episode:

• Follow Akuna on Instagram: @akunahikes
• Underneath It All Instagram: @underneathitallpod
• Join the Underneath It All Facebook Group
• Follow Grizel on Instagram: @_grizel_

Mental Health Resources for BIPOC:

• BLM: Mental Health Resources
• Black Virtual Therapy
• Therapy for Black Men
• Mental Health Resources for BIPOC
• Follow BIPOC Resources on Instagram:
  • @blackfemaletherapists
  • @ablackfemaletherapist
  • @latinxtherapy
  • @inclusivetherapist
  • @realdepressionproject
  • @letstalkaboutmentalhealth
• Looking for an online therapist? I have used Betterhelp for 7 months now and it has helped me SO much. Use my discount code: GRIZEL for 10% off your first month.
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: [phone]

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Underneath It All is produced and hosted by Grizel.

A production of Ravel Media.

Theme music is by Passiflora.

Additional Music was found by using Musicbed License.

Podcast cover artwork designed by Hailey Hirst.