Get Happy With J Podcast

In this podcast episode we dissect the revelations in the new Lifetime Network docu-series, Surviving R Kelly, and the much broader implications of race and rape culture. It's a tough but necessary discussion and it is our hope that it will encourage you to continue the conversation. Let us know what you think at https://gethappywithj.com/.

As we evaluate this past year and prepare for a new one, a good thing to do for yourself is to banish negativity. It's not difficult to do but will be one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself. Listen to this last episode of 2018 to get some tips. Happy New Year!

On Friday, Trump signed the First Step Act bill, which could easily be considered a miracle during this unprecedented time of political chaos. This federal prison reform bill is a huge leap forward in righting some of the many wrongs of the justice system. Listen as more details of this bill are explained in this episode. Please join the conversation by commenting on our Facebook page or at the website www.gethappywithj.com.

In this awkward interview, I got to chat with my husband about his hip replacement surgeries.  It was informative and funny, and I doubt I will ever be able to convince him to do it again.  I give him credit for trying it at least once.  Love and Merry Christmas from the Woods.

This podcast episode is extra special to me because I had the chance to speak with another mother who has lost a child.  She lost her beautiful son four years ago in an accident.  Since suffering her tragic loss, she has worked hard to overcome her grief.  She is living an amazing and full life.  Her photo should be beside the definition of superwoman.  She's an author, entrepreneur, real estate agent and sought after speaker.  If you want to know what it takes to be an overcomer, this podcast is for you!  No matter what you have gone through or are going through right now, it does get better.  You'll be hearing from two living witnesses!  Please check out her websites and consider purchasing her books.  They were written with love and you will be blessed!

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We are continuing our discussion about black women and sexuality in this podcast episode.  We delve deeper into the myths and stereotypes about women of color.  There is a historical component that can't be ignored, so we take it all the way back.  The Jill Scott viral video was the initial inspiration for this discussion, but as you will hear we go much further.  Listen with an open mind and feel free to join the conversation by sending a comment to the Get Happy With J Facebook page or the http://www.gethappywithj.com website.

The recent viral clip of R&B star Jill Scott getting intimate with a microphone was the inspiration for this podcast episode.  It made me want to explore the stereotypes and myths about black women and sexuality.  It's a difficult discussion because it's rooted in both racism and sexism in this country.  From the moment our black female ancestors were taken from slave ships to step foot on American soul, they were objectified in every horrible way you can imagine. This episode may not be appropriate for a young audience.  Joining me in the conversation are community activist, organizer and entrepreneur, Chama St. Louis and returning guest Karen Wilson.  Let us know what you think about part one of our chat.

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am thankful to each and every one of you who are taking the time to listen to this podcast.  This episode is all about surviving the holidays, and hopefully enjoying them as well.  As we all know, this time of year can be difficult for any number of reasons.  I have provided several tips that will get you through the next few weeks.  What are your holiday traditions?  How do you deal with the hard times?  I would love to hear from you.  Reach me on our Get Happy With J Facebook page, or at the website http://www.gethappywithj.com.  Happy Thanksgiving!

This is it, my final political podcast episode (at least for a while).  I had no intention of addressing the midterm election results until I began to see the hurt and pain the results caused for so many people across the country.  It's my goal to process what happened and I had the pleasure of speaking with an actual Floridian who is in the thick of the recount madness.  Darryl Whiting calls himself a concerned citizen and that is exactly what he is.  He grew up in Memphis with a father who introduced him to the civil right's movement, having marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Darryl maintained his interest in politics and has campaigned for many candidates over the years, and most recently for gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum.  Darryl was a first hand witness to some of the voter irregularities and attempts at voter suppression.  Despite those experiences he remains optimistic and a believer in the process.  Listen to his story and keep the faith.  Your candidate may not have won this time, but do not give up on future elections.  Change is happening and it's up to each and every one of us.  Send us a comment on the website or Facebook page.

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This podcast episode will make you think of binge eating in an all new way.  Our guest is Dr. Glenn Livingston and he has not only extensively researched the problem of binge eating, but he has also overcome the issue himself.  His theory is beautifully simple, yet challenging.  Listen and learn his method for overcoming binge eating.  As always, we encourage you to join the conversation at the website http://www.gethappywithjc.om and at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/gethappywithj/?ref=bookmarks.