This week on Dare To Soar with Dr. RC…

We’re breaking through the invisible chains that bind communities across the globe, shining a light on the barriers to mental wellness, and the transformative role of social work in tearing them down.

In this powerful solo episode, Dr. RC will explore how stigma, inequities, and systemic obstacles impact mental health in classrooms, communities, and cultures worldwide. Through research, real-life examples, and strategies for change, she’ll highlight how social workers are helping individuals and families rise beyond limitations and reclaim hope.

This week on Dare To Soar with Dr. RC, guest Shuron Jenkins will shine a spotlight on The Courage Code, a safe space and powerful movement dedicated to helping adolescent males and men challenge stigma, embrace emotional wellness, and change the narrative around mental health in their communities.

Together, we’ll explore how open dialogue, mentorship, and culturally responsive practices are rewriting the story of what it means to be strong.

Listeners will walk away with strategies, insights, and renewed courage to lean into emotional wellness and create spaces of hope and healing.

This week on Dare To Soar, Dr. RC welcomes Kathy Lopes, LICSW, Vice President of the National Association of Black Social Workers, for a thought-provoking conversation on Culturally-Responsive Practices in Education.

Together, they’ll explore how educators and social workers can affirm student identities, break down systemic barriers, and Culturally Responsive diversity is celebrated. Listeners will gain practical insights, real-world examples, and tools to build stronger connections with students, families, and communities.

Tune in, be inspired, and join the movement toward educational equity and student success.

In this episode, Dr. RC leads a heartfelt conversation with guest CSW, Ms. Lynetta Crawford that breaks the silence around self-ending and shines a light on hope, healing, and prevention. This powerful episode explores the unseen struggles many face, the importance of community support, and resources that can save lives.

Listeners will walk away with inspiration, practical strategies, and a renewed reminder: you are not alone, and hope is always within reach.

Don't miss this enlightening episode of Dare To Soar with Dr. RC! Join us for an impactful and thought–provoking discussion!