Conversations with Coach LA

Identity & Intersectionality: The Layers of Who We Are

Episode Summary

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Coach LA is joined by the dynamic duo Allysa Cambra and Nicolette Quashie, co-founders of Silver Lining Integrative Psychiatry (SLIPServices). Together, they unpack the complexities of identity and intersectionality, diving into how their personal and cultural backgrounds, professional experiences, and mental health journeys shaped their passion for inclusive, integrative care. Listeners will learn how identity impacts healing, how culture and race intersect with family patterns, and what it truly means to "BET on SELF." Coach LA also introduces another signature Coach’s Corner, offering a final grounding takeaway for reflection and growth. Featured Guests: Allysa Cambra, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Nicolette Quashie, PMHNP Co-Founders of Silver Lining Integrative Psychiatry, PLLC (SLIPServices) Motto: “You may slip, but you won’t fall.” Instagram: @slip_psych_services To learn more about Silver Lining Integrative Psychiatry www.slip-services.com

Episode Notes

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Coach LA is joined by the dynamic duo Allysa Cambra and Nicolette Quashie, co-founders of Silver Lining Integrative Psychiatry (SLIPServices). Together, they unpack the complexities of identity and intersectionality, diving into how their personal and cultural backgrounds, professional experiences, and mental health journeys shaped their passion for inclusive, integrative care.More talking points about this episode:

IDENTITY & HEALING

• Identity is multifaceted: Race, gender, faith, socioeconomic background, culture, lived experience.
• According to the American Psychological Association (APA), individuals who feel their identities are invalidated or marginalized are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and trauma responses.

INTERSECTIONALITY & FAMILY DYNAMICS

• Definition: Intersectionality is the interconnected nature of social categorizations—like race, gender, class—as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage (coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw).
   
• Intersectionality shows up in family dynamics: respectability politics, survival-based parenting, generational trauma.Resources & Recommendations:

BOOKS & ARTICLES

• "Sister Outsider" by Audre Lorde
  
   
• "My Grandmother’s Hands" by Resmaa Menakem
  
   
• "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
  
   
• "All About Love" by bell hooks
  
   
• "Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self" by Dr. Thema Bryant
  
   
• "Culturally Responsive Cognitive Behavior Therapy" by Pamela A. Hays
  
   

STATISTICS & RESEARCH

• APA: Racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to receive culturally competent care.
• Pew Research: 64% of Black and Brown adults say their race or ethnicity is a central part of their personal identity.
• SAMHSA: Trauma is more likely to be unrecognized in BIPOC communities due to cultural stigma and systemic disparities.

Coach's Corner (Final Thought):

"Coach’s Corner is where we leave our listeners with a moment of reflection, affirmation, or challenge. Today, I want you to ask yourself: ‘What parts of my identity am I still hiding or healing?’ Remember, it’s not about perfection—it’s about progress. When you understand who you are, you reclaim your power."