The Retreat

10/12/2021

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑 – 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

Don't just sit in silence on your way to work, tune into last week's episode of Sound Remedies!

We know men don’t go to the doctor as often as they should and, for the most part, we know the unfortunate social coding of machismo is to blame. In an era of information, wellness, transformation, and woke-ness, how are males of all ages still resisting health care until the last healthy moment? A bigger question is how to shift the narrative and urge more fellas — especially Black and Brown men — to prioritize regular checkups. Dasha and Kima inventory men’s mixed bag of messages, share stories of resistance and resolution and learn about common life cycles for men and their most under-discussed health issues with Dr. Marc Kennedy, Gastroenterologist with Aurora Medical Group.

Tune in on your favorite podcast app!

Thank you for the help and support from 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and Advocate Aurora Health

09/28/2021

Episode 2 – Virtual Insanity

"For most of us, our entire lives got relocated into digital spaces. The same screens we used for entertainment and communication, became the gathering venues for happy hours, blind dates, conferences and even funerals. From preschoolers to yoga instructors to therapists to medical professionals, “virtual” is the newest reality. And, for the foreseeable future, is here to stay. Dasha and Kima wonder aloud about the impact of unprecedented screen time, compare experiences and opinions about digital doctors and virtual care and take notes on how to maintain digital health from Dr. Amanpreet Sethi, Medical Director within Population Health & Risk."

This podcast is brought to you by 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, The Retreat, and Advocate Aurora Health

You can listen on any app that supports podcasts or at https://bit.ly/3oePibS

09/16/2021

We know we've been quite m.i.a these last few months, but we promise we've been working behind the scenes to bring y'all new projects, one of them being the 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 with !

And in 2020 we were provided funding from the JLH Social Impact Fund! This has helped us a lot during the pandemic and we're so grateful to Jrue Holiday and Lauren Holiday for believing in the work we do for our community. Stay tuned for new updates and projects coming soon!

09/14/2021

This Ain't That

Episode 1 is Live🎙️
Tune into Mine and Kima's podcast with 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and Advocate Aurora Health

Repost from 88Nine website:
"Finally, social stigmas around mental health are beginning to fall away. While it’s encouraging for therapy to be the new brunch and mindfulness the hottest “app”, it’s important to remember that mental wellness is not a trend. Our slippery use of social language and DIY labels could do more harm than good. Sitting in an anxious moment or feeling depressed are not the same as having anxiety or depression. Kima and Dasha share stories of self-MIS-diagnosis, label liberation and get our terms and tools straight with Dr. Munther Barakat, Director Of Behavioral Health Therapy for Advocate Aurora Health."

Listen at https://bit.ly/393WYEU

The “Sound Remedies” podcast is a curious conversation about the lifestyle and health issues disproportionately impacting Black and Brown communities.

09/14/2021

THANK you for helping us launch Sound Remedies! The pilot episode, "This Ain't That," is l~i~v~e!! We definitely love the parts with YOUR voices. More please??

Choose any (or all) of the questions below and send a voice memo to our DMs or leave a message at the number below. All questions and commentary will be added to the podcast anonymously.

Episode 2: “Virtual Reality”

What have been your tips or tools for dealing with increased screen time?

What has been your experience with virtual healthcare?

What questions do you have about the effects of virtual reality on us?

What’s a timeless remedy that helped prepare you for this new normal and what habits of thinking have you released?

What sound gets you through?

What song would you add to a playlist about virtual reality?

Episode 3: “Health HIStories”

What element of a man’s health cycle do you have questions about?

What have been your WebMD-type web searches around men’s health? (feel free to include any DIY misdiagnosis : )

Describe an old-school dude remedy.

How can we encourage Black and Brown men to regularly see their doctors?

What sound gets you through?

What song would you add to a playlist about men’s health?

Sound Remedies: 213-255-5462

In advance, THANK YOU!
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The “Sound Remedies” Podcast is a curious conversation about the lifestyle and health issues disproportionately impacting Black and Brown communities. Hosted by a DJ and his writer wife, both creative change agents who are also trying to make the best wellness decisions for their family. Their kitchen table conversations explore physical, emotional, and mental health, inviting sound advice from health care experts, best practices stories from regular folks, and a journey into the healing benefits of music. Sound Remedies is presented by Aurora, Radio Milwaukee and The Retreat.

09/07/2021

Episode 1 of "Sound Remedies" premieres TODAY with 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and Advocate Aurora Health for the podcast, "Sounds Remedies"

This initial episode touches on the social stigmas of mental health and the social language used to describe one's mental health.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening platform!

For more info go to https://radiomilwaukee.org/remedies/

09/01/2021

EXCITING NEWS 🎉🙌🏾🎧

The Retreat is partnering with Advocate Aurora Health and 88Nine Radio Milwaukee for the podcast "Sound Remedies"

The podcast is a kitchen table-style conversation about the lifestyle and health issues disproportionately impacting Black and Brown communities.

Episode 1 premieres September 7, 2021. Look up "Sound Remedies" to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening platform!

06/07/2021

Join us on Wednesday for our Virtual Harambee Poetry Slam!

✍️ 3 poets
📝 2 poems
🤑 1 cash prize

Streamed LIVE Retreat MKE on FB or YouTube

05/11/2021

It's that time of the month again...
Join us on Wednesday for our Virtual Harambee Poetry Slam!

✍️ 3 poets
📝 2 poems
🤑 1 cash prize

Interested in competing or judging? Email [email protected]

05/05/2021

A conversation series hosted by Dasha Kelly Hamilton, Wisconsin Poet Laureate.

04/29/2021

Virtual open mic every 4th Wednesday, 7:30 pm cst

04/14/2021

Virtual poetry slam
3 poets
2 poems
1 cash prize

2nd Wednesdays.

Wanna compete or judge? Email [email protected]

04/12/2021

The Harambee Virtual Poetry Slam!!
3 poets
2 rounds
1 $50 prize💰

Who will win?!

Stay tuned on our FB or YouTube @ The Retreat MKE

Presented by The Retreat and
Support from 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
Hosted by Kima Hamilton and Unique Russ

03/24/2021

Virtual open mic poetry every 4th Wednesday!

Sign up in advance or in real-time. Type POET in the comment thread to share a poem.

03/10/2021

Harambee Virtual Poetry Slam!
3 poets
2 rounds
1 prize
Streamed LIVE Retreat MKE on FB or YouTube

Presented by The Retreat and Spinscapes DJs.

Supported by 88Nine Radio Milwaukee

Presented by The Retreat MKE/ TheRetreatmke.com

Supported by Radio Milwaukee/ RadioMilwaukee.org

Hosted by Kima Hamilton & Unique Russ

(we do not own the rights to this music)

03/03/2021

A conversation series with Wisconsin
Hosted by Dasha Kelly Hamilton, Wisconsin Poet Laureate

A Line Meant
Every 1st Wednesday
11:30 am cst

02/24/2021

Virtual open mic poetry every 4th Wednesday. Presented by The Retreat. Fueled by Still Waters Collective.

FREE, and donations accepted!
CashApp $TheRetreatMKE

Poets can secure a reading spot in advance by emailing [email protected].

Poets can still read a piece TONIGHT, by following this link to the digital stage: https://streamyard.com/7vr93afs2f

02/21/2021

02/20/2021

As we continue migrating to our virtual home, the time has come to clear out our physical one. COME ONE, COME ALL to our "Moving to the Internet Sale!" Watch the short video for pics and the inventory hot list.
We'll open the doors Saturday and Sunday from 8am - 6pm. Masks required. Good cheer appreciated!

02/20/2021

As we continue migrating to our virtual home, the time has come to clear out our physical one. COME ONE, COME ALL to our "Moving to the Internet Sale!" Watch the short video for pics and the inventory hot list.

We'll open the doors Saturday and Sunday from 8am - 6pm. Masks required. Good cheer appreciated!

https://www.canva.com/design/DAEWnYU_AL8/k36-mPIZAw-WMeYCLZgKsw/watch?utm_content=DAEWnYU_AL8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

An awesome Facebook Video designed in Canva by Kima Hamilton.

02/16/2021

It's been QUITE the journey! Six months into our endeavor and a worldwide pandemic suspended "gatherings," precisely why we opened The Retreat doors. Our next steps have been, understandably, unclear. We even missed our one-year anniversary!

While our physical business was suspended almost a year ago, our mission has not stopped. Virtually, we managed and/or created events with UW-Milwaukee, Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, Woodland Pattern and Boswell Books, City of Milwaukee's Bronzeville Week, and initiated virtual poetry events. Most recently, we translated our implicit bias training into a webinar and broadcast on PBS.

Proudly, our last rental was with by Funky Fly FlowerChild, as they utilized the space to produce thousands and thousands of gorgeous face masks for the City Health Department. Moving forward, The Retreat will continue as a virtual service provider for facilitation, event consultation & hosting, workshops and dialogues. This will include a Spring relaunch of our Folk School, an initiative for investing in content experts, thought leaders, artisans and entrepreneurs.

We're able to continue dreaming forward with a grant from Milwaukee Bucks player Jrue Holiday. We are SO grateful for this investment of confidence, as well as the continued support from Brew City Match, Historic King Drive Bid Wisconsin Womens Business Initiative.

and YOU.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for The Retreat. We are *still* committed to curating space and opportunity for "ideas to plan and play" and for people "to gather and grow."

Community stakeholders and husband and wife Kima Hamilton and Dasha Kelly Hamilton wanted to create a place in Milwaukee where people could congregate and talk about issues affecting their community, but also share their creativity.