Control rarely starts with a shout. It starts with patterns: small lies that rewrite history, lateness that becomes ritual, a “just checking” call that morphs into surveillance. We dive into how toxicity hides in plain sight across romance, family, work, and even church—and what it takes to name it, interrupt it, and rebuild your peace. We unpack the core red flags: gaslighting that unsettles your memory, love bombing that hooks you on a version of care that never returns, and power imbalanc...
A family recipe doesn’t usually make it to a lab—unless it works. We sit down with Claudel Daniel to unpack how island-born hair remedies became a modern, stable hair care system that respects textured hair and the people who wear it. From grandmother’s blends to rigorous testing, they share the long road of turning natural ingredients into reliable products that hydrate, soften, and protect without heavy residue. The conversation gets practical fast. We break down a simple regimen—sta...
Paper trails decide futures, and too many Haitian families are stuck guessing what “good evidence” looks like. We open the black box of U.S. immigration with grounded, step-by-step guidance on building a credible file, choosing the right category, and staying realistic about timelines without losing momentum. We start with the foundation: documentation that tells a clear story. For marriage-based petitions, we break down the essentials—civil marriage records, IDs, prior divorces, plus relati...
A single viral tweet can spark fear, but fear isn’t a plan. We open the door on how U.S. immigration really moves: what a president can signal with executive orders, what only Congress can change, and how courts often decide where the line gets drawn. Along the way, we unpack the politics of “remigration,” the push to revisit birthright citizenship, and the cascading consequences those ideas have for families, employers, and entire local economies. We spend time on Haitian TPS because the st...
What if sex isn’t just physical, but a spiritual act that shapes who we become and how deeply we can commit? We sit down with Dr. Beatrice HyppolIte and Pastor Brevil to unpack why intimacy thrives inside covenant, how culture normalizes comparison, and what actually sustains trust over years—not just months. Without shame or sugarcoating, we connect theology, psychology, and real‑world stories to show how desire can either build a marriage or fray it from the inside. We start by reframing m...
What if the most private choice in your life is also the most formative? We take a brave, unhurried walk through sex before marriage—how it affects the body, molds the heart, and, for many, shapes a life with God. No scare tactics. No euphemisms. Just clear language about risks, bonds, and beliefs. We start with the physical: real numbers behind STIs and unintended pregnancy, and the less discussed agents in your brain—oxytocin and friends—that glue people together after sex. From there, Pas...
The hardest battles don’t always happen downrange. They show up at the doorway when a parent returns to kids who grew in their absence, in late nights where silence feels safer than speaking, and in the space between what the VA provides and what feels human. We sit with Mr. Mark Mahess Bennett—veteran, social worker, teacher, and founder of Art of Valor—to unpack how PTSD, depression, and stigma collide with real life. He walks us through the early 2000s deployment grind when calling cards ...
What if the stories we tell about psychosis are the very reason people don’t get help? We sit down with Dr. Mario Gustave to translate centuries of confusion into clear, usable guidance—separating cultural myths from clinical reality and showing how respect and consent shape real outcomes. We start by tracing the path from early ideas about spirits and imbalance to Hippocratic ethics, classification systems, and Bleuler’s naming of schizophrenia as a break from reality. Then we ground the co...
A party is easy. Building a pathway takes courage, coordination, and love. We open with a striking contrast: communities throwing big homecomings for someone returning from prison while barely nodding to the student coming home with a degree. That tension isn’t about shaming celebration—it’s about balance and what happens after the music stops. Are we funding a night, or are we funding the future? Together we dig into what real reintegration looks like: legal help that clears barriers, hands...
The data is loud, but the silence around it has been louder—until now. We sit down with Mr. Mahess Bennett, a veteran, educator, social worker, and father, to face a hard reality: Black boys are carrying trauma in a world that often reads their pain as defiance. Together, we unpack why depression can look like anger, how anxiety can sound like constant vigilance, and what happens when kids normalize violence because no one offers a safer script. The point isn’t doom. It’s a blueprint. Mr. Be...
What if leaving wasn’t the end of a story, but the start of a wiser one? We dive into the complicated truth of divorce—where escaping abuse can be life-saving, yet the aftermath can shake identity, finances, and family rhythms. With Chaplain Dr. Graham Levinston, we draw a clear line on integrity while offering grounded steps for rebuilding: faith that steadies your mind, communities that hold you up, and practical habits that restore confidence day by day. We get specific about happiness as...
What if the sharpest pain of depression feels like a pounding head or a locked stomach? We open a clear-eyed look at Haitian mental health, where spirituality, family, and survival shape the words people use for suffering and the paths they take to find relief. From colonial wounds to earthquakes and daily insecurity, we trace how trauma travels through the body, why stigma sticks, and how community often becomes the first clinic. Together we unpack the three pillars that define the landscap...
Love isn’t a weekend; it’s the weekday work that keeps a home standing. We get real about why marriages buckle under uneven chores, late-night fatigue, and money leaks—and how early training, cultural flexibility, and everyday teamwork can flip the script. From the first sweep of a messy floor to the last dish washed, responsibility becomes a love language that lowers resentment and lifts connection. We trace how upbringing, and for some, military habits, forge useful rhythms: inspections, s...
Paperwork doesn’t show the weight a move puts on a mind. We open up about the parts of migration most people don’t see: the way language gaps turn simple tasks into daily tests, how legal uncertainty hijacks planning, and how grief for home can sit under every choice. From TPS renewals to humanitarian parole timelines, we break down why policy shifts feel like emotional earthquakes—and what that means for sleep, mood, and motivation. We also name the hard experiences many carry quietly: dang...
What keeps a marriage alive when the butterflies fade? We open the door to the unglamorous truth: friendship first, daily care second, and a covenant that means something only when both people honor it. With Reverend Dr. Captain David Graham, we trace the arc from dating and courtship to the quiet rituals that build a life—late-night feedings, shared shows, and the simple tenderness of holding hands on a walk. Then we face the hard parts head-on: when does forgiveness heal, and when does it b...
Stress doesn’t always shout; sometimes it hums in the background, stealing sleep, focus, and joy. We unpack a simple, humane toolkit to steady your mind: consistent sleep, movement you actually enjoy, food that fuels a calmer brain, and daily practices that turn down the noise. Along the way, we get honest about boundaries—why “no” is an act of care—and how mindfulness helps you release what you can’t control so you can act on what you can. We also dig into the power of connection. Conversat...
A stable life doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built on choices, conversations, and the values we practice when no one’s watching. Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite and Deacon Ronald Agnant join us to unpack how love as effort, clear family planning, and daily education at home shape identity, mental health, and the kind of citizens our communities desperately need. We trace the arc from kitchen-table traditions to the hard edges of poverty and insecurity, and we examine why some young people drift towar...
What happens when we lose connection to the values that once defined our families and communities? Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite and Deacon Ronald Agnant tackle this profound question, offering a passionate exploration of how respect, moral character, and responsibility form the bedrock of healthy family structures. The conversation opens with a powerful reminder about the importance of respecting our elders—not merely as a cultural formality but as a vital link connecting generations. "We ex...
The numbers are staggering. Over one billion people worldwide live with mental health disorders. Anxiety and depression each affect 300 million individuals. Suicide claims 727,000 lives annually. Yet despite this enormous burden of suffering, mental health remains critically underfunded and frequently misunderstood. Our global response to this crisis reveals troubling disparities. While high-income countries manage to provide care for approximately 70% of people with psychosis, low-income na...
Family stands as the cornerstone of society, yet its foundations face unprecedented challenges in our rapidly evolving world. What happens when parents—overwhelmed by work demands and life's pressures—inadvertently resign from their most crucial roles? Deacon Ronald Agnan brings nearly five decades of marriage experience and professional insight to this profound conversation about family's irreplaceable role in human development. He shares compelling stories of children who, lacking pa...