It could very well be the best gift in the history of ever, but it looks suspect because it's not wrapped in packaging you approve of. Have you ever looked sideways at a box wrapped in newspaper or not crisp holiday paper? Be careful when turning your nose up at the very thing meant for you and your life because of its outward appearance. Support the show
During this time of year, there are more people suffering from depression, anxiety and loneliness than at any other season. We need to make sure we have the keys when it comes to “Surviving the Holidays.” Helping me unwrap this discussion is my long time friend, brother, clinician, psychotherapist and social worker extrordinaire Khalid Scott. If you feel like you are in crisis this holiday season, you do not have to go through it alone. Call 988 wherever you are to speak to someone equi...
On the Second Pod of Christmas, come to the realization that you might have to stop trying to keep it in so much. Not your stomach, your feelings. This Christmas, I'm learning how not to be so emotionless in front of people. Since I've been sick through the Thanksgiving holiday, I'm late with the new motivational reveal but better late than never. Support the show
On the First Pod of Christmas my true love gave to me, the best chance to make a strategy... Have you ever repurposed a holiday meal into something that could've been better than its original intent? Food in this case is life, and life if you let it, CAN be redesigned into a more delicious bite. Support the show
Today is a big deal because this is the 30th episode of my personal podcast, and it's something I never thought I would make time for myself doing so many podcasts for others. I was thinking about how I left things last week after I wanted to go full "scorched earth" on people, but J.A.R.S. had something to say about it as I start week 3 in my reassurance process. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode... Support the show
In my sleep deprived but often caffeine addled mind of emotions, there is mad, there is angry, and there is the nuclear option I often to refer to as "scorched earth". I fight with this emotion because no good can come from me ever pushing that button. But every once in a while, the fight between me and me on this issue rages on... Support the show
If you keep living long enough, you will get tired. I'm finding out that life and the situations I find myself in everyday has me tired. My body hurts, my brain hurts, my soul hurts, and there seems to be more than enough hurt going on these days to keep my head spinning. So, what do you do when tiredness is determined to win? I decided to answer that to help me, and hopefully it will help you too... Support the show
A gift I received from a friend is giving me just the push I need this week to focus. Nervousness aside, there are times I have to fight the feelings of impending doom and rise above the crisis. Hopefully, my vulnerability can help you get centered and push yourself as well. Support the show
I've been a little busy redoing the studio for the second time this year, and while my wife is on full Christmas decoration mode upstairs, we managed to come together for a pre-holiday episode. Maybe we should come together to do this more often? What have we been rebuilding? If you take a listen, you just might figure out what needs remodeling in your own life... Support the show
Early morning thoughts for me involving my little Pup Pup, chord progressions and praise... Support the show
One of the biggest debates in the holiday atmosphere is whether or not you subscribe to decorating for the Christmas holiday before you celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. I'll give you my take on it, as well as me living in "sports heaven" over the weekend. Support the show
If Oprah can do Super Soul Sunday, then I can do Sunday Morning! Time went back an hour, so that gives us an extra hour to get today right. Let's start with a plan on how to attack the rest of 2025. Support the show
Take a deep breath, because OCTOBER IS OVER!!! I couldn't be more happier to declare that I am happy November is here, and I go into detail as to why I feel how I feel. In the 30 days since my last podcast, I had a few eye opening moments that propelled me into the new month with a new perspective, and of course I believe what's good for me should be good for you also. So, let's learn and grow from this episode together. Support the show
Have you ever made a New Year's Resolution before? How did that work out for you? I decided to make my resolution two months early, so it wouldn't be so resolution-like. Personal goals have been set for me, and for the reasons why I do what I do. I've included my "7 Rules for Life", and "The Most Beautiful Questions Ever Asked" for a little inspiration. If any of this make sense to you after hearing it, like they make sense to me now after recording this episode, decide for yourself wha...
I've known him almost all of my life as my college roommate and through the years we worked together. He on the other hand, knows everyone (and I do mean he knows everyone). Art "Chat Daddy" Sims is who you would call an A lister's "A Lister" and he has the receipts to back it up. Everything I knew about fashion, independence, humor and freedom of expression I learned from him during our years in college. Now that we're older, it's funny how those very traits seem to define who we are. There ...
True friends are those who offer you support, improve your quality of life, promote self-confidence, help you progress mentally, provide honesty and unconditional love. Since 2010, retired Navy veteran, mother, author and super-duper friend Shamika White has been more than what the definition of a friend says. We talk about her breakthrough books that were birthed through her life's experiences, and we really go into detail as to what friends are really for... 0:00 - Buy Me A Coffee 0:55 - In...
There is only one person I know who can come in the Genius Media studio and hold the degrees I have on the wall, because she has the exact same ones in her possession as well. Only one person I know can identify with "the long road" approach, and even talk about the joys and pains in working at WVON radio. To see how my friend Faith Haygood has taken her journey on the long road, and made it work in her favor is encouragement I believe everyone needs to hear... Support the show
I promise you, there are times like today when I convince myself it's a day that it isn't. My brain really had no idea, and doubled down on convincing me otherwise. Anyway, today's episode is a reminder to remember to those affected by the tragedy in Minneapolis and to support your business owner friends whenever you can... Support the show
What is the difference between prosperity and adversity? I stumbled upon learning the difference and it has stayed in my mind ever since, thanks mostly to a quote from Robin Williams. Support the show
I'm beginning the week with a podcast, just like I ended the week. Consistency is key, and when dealing with my consistency in certain areas, I wanted to get some things from the weekend off my chest and figure out why I was in some kind of "system failure" over the weekend. Support the show