The Weight We Were Never Meant to Carry
Rooted and RisingJune 03, 2026

The Weight We Were Never Meant to Carry

What does it cost to survive systems that weren't built for you? In this episode Dr. Carmela Maxell explores the mental health impact of navigating institutions as a person of color or marginalized identity — examining weathering, racial battle fatigue, and intergenerational trauma. This isn't abstract. It lives in your body. And there are ways through.