Remember, there's no need to empty your pockets to make loved ones happy. Do the best you can and allow that to be enough. We have six steps to take to ensure your own happiness.

Medical professionals continue to struggle with their own health as they work to ensure their patients' wellness. Dr. Jabraan Pasha explains why some of his colleagues are considering a new profession. He attributes much of their frustration to misinformation on social media, which sometimes leads to people disregarding professional opinions.

Clinical psychotherapist Dr. Carleah East joins 10 Tampa Bay Brightside anchor Frank Wiley to talk about how to help deal with separation anxiety in children and adults. She discusses the role the pandemic has played in what we're seeing now.

Tavis Myrick, executive director of the Gentlemen’s Quest of Tampa Inc., talks with 10 Tampa Bay Brightside anchor Frank Wiley about the importance of mentoring young people. Myrick is working to create programs that remove excuses and barriers for youth, helping teens to become productive members of society.

We all know there are wins and also challenges when you're a dad. This week, Frank is joined by Jewel Woods, the founder and clinical director of Male Behavioral Health, an outpatient mental health practice.

Race is a social construct based on physical attributes. It's a human invention, not something scientific. And that invention created a hierarchy. In this episode, 10 Tampa Bay Brightside anchor Frank Wiley is joined by history teacher Larry Bowler and Donna Lowry, a communications consultant and award-winning journalist who works at the Poynter Institute. Together, they discuss historic and modern conversations about race.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Although abuse remains a problem every month of the year, we’re using the month to increase education about the topic. Dr. Carleah East has 'A Frank Conversation' about the signs of abuse in a loved one, the stages of grief and her own struggles with domestic violence. 

You’ve grown in your professional life, but have you really made it to a comfortable destination? New opportunities present new challenges. But, for some African American individuals, their challenges are a familiar foe. This week on A Frank Conversation, Clinical Social Worker Jewel Woods explains how deep discouragement sometimes goes.

What is Black Boy Joy? Maybe you’ve seen the hashtag. New York Times Bestselling author, Kwame Mbalia said his latest book expands the conversation to a push for freedom for Black children.  

“I just want them to be able to exist free of constraints, free of stigma, free of judgment. I want them to be children. Let our boys be boys and our girls be girls and our children be children,” said Mbalia.  

Addiction recovery is a multistep process. Changes in routine can make it more difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic has been the change that has concerned recovery sponsors at Turning Point of Tampa. Some addicts have backslid into actively using substances. In this episode of A Frank Conversation, we discuss problems and solutions.