Talk Wellness to Me Podcast

In the Season One finale of “Talk Wellness to Me”, Ashley Johnson and Delilah DaSilva sit down with musician and Energy Healer, João Pires Correia. The three discuss the transformative experience of learning to be with yourself and healing through gratitude and compassion for self and others. They also speak about Correia’s journey of overcoming his obstacles of being a blind, black, and queer man.

Key Popsyisms From This Episode…

“It’s really important to understand what you need to heal and that there’s many forms of healing.” – DaSilva on embarking on a wellness journey

“Energy is all about the intention.” – Correia on understanding how energy works

“If we could come from a space where we’re a little bit more compassionate and empathetic to one another, the world would be a better place.” – DaSilva on understanding that everyone is struggling with something

“We are the ones that can change our lives.” – Correia on recognizing that we can be the heroes of our own stories

“You’re not really free until you can free your mindset.” – Johnson on the foundation of energy healing

“There’s always a moment in time where things are very, very difficult, and there are dark moments, but you can get through them.” – DaSilva on the power of resilience even in the midst of great trials

“What’s the point of having a close circle of loved ones if you’re not accepting any of [what] they have to share with you?” – Johnson on overcoming her reservations about sharing her hardships with others

Missed an episode or two? Don’t fear! All of Season One’s episodes are available right here on AmPopsy for your listening pleasure and to aid you in your journey from wellness to wholeness.

About the Co-Hosts….

Delilah Dasilva is a first gen Cape Verdean American from Boston. She began her career in entertainment working at the Roxbury International Film Festival and went on to work in the film festival circuit including working at Sundance and then transitioned to working in Film/TV Production for the last 8 years. She has worked on the Netflix show GENTEFIED both seasons 1+2. In 2020, she produced her first short DREAMER that has screened at the LA LATINX FILM FEST and OUTFEST. Delilah is a the Co-Creator of the Talk Wellness To Me Podcast, with her producing partner Ashley Johnson, that discusses the intersectionality of being black/brown children of immigrants and how we process trauma and get to wellness. Follow her on IG @ staayydope.

Ashley Johnson was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. She began her career in entertainment working on hit shows such as “American Idol”, “Little Big Shots”, “Speechless”, and “So You Think You Can Dance”, and transitioned into Jfilms such as Universal Pictures’ “The Photograph” and MGM’s  “Everything, Everything”. Ashley took the leap into independent producing, which led her to collaborating with “Talk Wellness To Me” co-host and co-creator, Delilah. Ashley and Delilah began TWTM to normalize discussions of wellness within black and brown and immigrant communities; and to share tools and resources that can help facilitate healing and expand awareness of wellness for others. Follow her on IG @ a.noel.j.

Follow Talk Wellness to Me on IG at talkwellnesstomepodcast.

In Episode 4 of Talk Wellness to Me, Ashley Johnson and Delilah DaSilva speak with David Hernandez, Therapist and Host of “Beyond the Pulpit”, a KJLH radio show that hosts provocative conversations with prominent faith leaders. In Episode Four, the hosts speak with Hernandez about all things therapy – from surviving an abusive, alcoholic father and honoring his calling to become a therapist to pointers on finding the right therapist for you. This episode is a fantastic listen for anyone who’s ever been to therapy, considered therapy, or is just plain curious about how it works.

Key Popsyisms From This Episode…

“I had an innate desire to help and connect with people that were hurting like me.” – Hernandez on honoring his calling to become a mental health provider

“When you go through anything traumatic…you always feel like (1) It’s your fault, and (2) No one else understands…” – DaSilva on the emotional effects of trauma

“One of my greatest tools in connecting with other people is just sharing my story…I want people to know that talking to me is safe.” – Hernandez on how he approaches his role as a therapist

“There are not enough men of color in this field…There are so many young teenage males of color…that need to hear from a man and see what it looks like to have a man talk about feelings and be vulnerable and sometimes cry.” – Hernandez on the importance of representation in the field of therapy

“Something has to be the impetus to get you out of your old patterns.” – Johnson on self-awareness

Missed last week’s dynamic episode on activism as a form of wellness? No worries. You can always check out Episode Three here. Until next time…

About the Co-Hosts….

Delilah Dasilva is a first gen Cape Verdean American from Boston. She began her career in entertainment working at the Roxbury International Film Festival and went on to work in the film festival circuit including working at Sundance and then transitioned to working in Film/TV Production for the last 8 years. She has worked on the Netflix show GENTEFIED both seasons 1+2. In 2020, she produced her first short DREAMER that has screened at the LA LATINX FILM FEST and OUTFEST. Delilah is a the Co-Creator of the Talk Wellness To Me Podcast, with her producing partner Ashley Johnson, that discusses the intersectionality of being black/brown children of immigrants and how we process trauma and get to wellness. Follow her on IG @ staayydope.

Ashley Johnson was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. She began her career in entertainment working on hit shows such as “American Idol”, “Little Big Shots”, “Speechless”, and “So You Think You Can Dance”, and transitioned into Jfilms such as Universal Pictures’ “The Photograph” and MGM’s  “Everything, Everything”. Ashley took the leap into independent producing, which led her to collaborating with “Talk Wellness To Me” co-host and co-creator, Delilah. Ashley and Delilah began TWTM to normalize discussions of wellness within black and brown and immigrant communities; and to share tools and resources that can help facilitate healing and expand awareness of wellness for others. Follow her on IG @ a.noel.j.

Follow Talk Wellness to Me on IG at talkwellnesstomepodcast.

In this episode of Talk Wellness to Me, Delilah and Ashley explore activism as a form of wellness as they speak with Etienne Maurice, Ivy Coco Maurice, and Marley Ralph of Walk Good LA,  an organization that brings people together in the fight for racial equity through the arts, health, and wellness. Listen in as they discuss the genesis of Walk Good LA, activating the greater community in support of wellness and activism, and their individual journeys from wellness to wholeness.

In Episode Two of Talk Wellness to Me, Delilah and Ashley interview Linda Yvette Chavez, a First Gen Latina and Co-Creator of Netflix’s Gentefied, a show that follows three Mexican-American cousins in East LA as they try to save their grandfather’s taco shop while navigating the effects of gentrification.

In a nod to October being Depression Awareness Month, we’re introducing you to the must-listen podcast, Talk Wellness to Me, a podcast which candidly explores the challenges and opportunities of turning wellness into wholeness. Hosted by Delilah DaSilva and Ashley Johnson, the show boldly speaks to the experiences of two black women, both from immigrant families, who are each on their own wellness journeys to overcome personal and generational trauma. With interviews with people such as Linda Yvette Chavez, Co-Creator of the hit Netflix show, “Gentefied”; Therapist and KJLH Radio host of “Beyond the Pulpit”, David Hernandez; as well as Energy Healer and Therapist, João Pires Correia, to name a few, this podcast is a godsend to anyone who has ever struggled with depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and/or trauma.