Da Hood Talks Podcast

Missed the live event? Here's your chance to catch the playback of "Da Health Check-In," where Host Vanna talks with St. Louis FQHC leaders about their vital role as the community's healthcare safety net. This powerful discussion, supported by the St. Louis Integrated Health Network, dives into health equity, essential services, and community engagement. Don’t miss this impactful conversation!

If you haven’t attended our Live & In-person events this season, no worries we got you covered! Checkout this recording of the powerful panel discussion, "The School System is Still Failing Black Children." As the new school year has began in STL, this conversation highlights how parents, educators, and the community can make a difference in education. Tap in, please share and let us know if you would be interested in attending a LIVE & In-person event in the future by emailing [email protected].

Join Host Vanna & Co-Host Shante Love as they talk with LCSW Keely Finney and Certified Christian Life Coach Ms. Sandra in honor of Minority Mental Health Month. They dive into a conversation about the importance of taking care of your mental health as a Black individual and much more.

Join host Vanna and co-host Shante Love as they talk with two dads about their experiences as Black men, their mental health, and their everyday strive to be the best fathers they can be. Tune in for an insightful conversation that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of fatherhood and manhood in our community.

Join host Vanna and co-host Shante Love as they embark on a deeply insightful conversation with Mother Candice and her daughter Calis. Together, they explore the multifaceted journey of motherhood, delving into themes of healing, mother-daughter relationships, and the evolving cultural norms surrounding mothering across generations

Join Host Vanna and Co-host Shante Love as they have a conversation with Ronnie Amiin around black men and mental health. Also tune in to learn about Mr. Amiin and the work he does in the community with Black Men Build and Freedom Community Center.

New changes and growth is happening at Da Hood Talks Podcast! Join Host Vanna & come meet the new segment Co-Host, Shante Love as they both talk mental health and discuss their personal healing journeys. Come learn about the new co-host and see what vibe you can expect from this season and the expansion of this segment.

In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a self published author who takes us through her childhood journey in her words as an "army brat" that landed in Saint Louis in 2007. We hear of her childhood trauma experiences and her sudden health decline, that eventually had her fighting for her life. This story provides insight on how systems can directly be harmful to specifically black people, and how lack of support causes more harm than to just the individual who needs it but can spark a line of generational trauma.

In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a man who was born and raised in Saint Louis, and served in the Military. We hear of his experience growing up in a home of domestic violence, trying to suppress his desire for men as a young adult to the point of marrying a woman, to now what it's like being a Gay Black Man in this day and time. We learn why he feels being just a black man would be much easier than being a black gay man and how he wishes the black community can move toward a more unified front for the betterment of all black people.

Join Host Vanna and Community Members for Season 3 Final LIVE Show episode of Da Hood Talks Podcast, to talk through health and wealth in the black community. We discussed how our communities have adapted unhealthy behaviors as culture norms for many reasons, such as disparities and racism and how they are harming us. We will also talk about ways to shift the unhealthy cultural mindset and as a community how can we become more healthier.