Thoughts About Feelings with Blair Imani and Mychal Threets

Community, PBS, and being a helper with Mychal & Blair | Thoughts About Feelings S2 Ep 3

Nov 9, 2025
Blair and Mychal dive into the importance of whimsy and playfulness, emphasizing authenticity in our lives. They navigate the complexities of social media stardom, discussing its pros and cons for community building. The duo highlights PBS's significant role in education and the need for local support amidst funding threats. Blair shares her journey of pregnancy privacy and mental health challenges, while Mychal opens up about his mental health recovery and compassion fatigue. Together, they advocate for concrete action over mere online engagement.
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ADVICE

Pick Sustainable Actions

  • Blair advises pick a few issues you can sustain rather than trying to fix everything.
  • Take active roles locally like volunteering or calling representatives to make lasting impact.
ANECDOTE

Raised On PBS

  • Blair and Mychal recall being raised on PBS and how those shows taught empathy and kindness.
  • They describe PBS as foundational and worth supporting through local donations.
ADVICE

Support Local Public Media

  • Mychal urges supporting local PBS stations because federal funding cuts hit affiliates hardest.
  • Donate or become a member to keep educational programming accessible for future generations.
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