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- Interruptions Red Carpet - The Godfather - Part 1 | Episode 31
Interruptions - the book - has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet!
Interruptions Red Carpe is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves. You will hear stories that are tearful, heartfelt and often hilarious.
Part 1 of this 3 part series welcomes The Godfather - longtime friend of Rev O and the godfather of her daughter.
If you haven't read the book, purchase and come meet the real characters in the book.
Guests names: Anthony Bonnett1 hr 7 min - Meet the Author Rev. O | Episode 30
Interruptions is the personal triumph story of dealing with a traumatic life event and how Rev. O challenged every belief system to reinvent herself. Hear Rev. O share that questioning her faith, upbringing, culture, and education helped her to select the characteristics to help her heal and discard the myths and stereotypes that were hindering her emotional wellness.
www.Revodellresilence.comRev. Odell Montgomery Cooper | LinkedIn
Interruptions: Disrupting the Silence | Facebook
58 min - Falling in Love Part 2 | Episode 29
Dr. Thandeka, a mother of two and divorced, decides to give life and love a second chance. She signs up for a dating app, re-evaluates her priorities and learns that being submissive is a wonderful feeling. Dr. Thandeka finds a surprising and fulfilling relationship with her superman. Join us as she shares the cleansing and remarkable story of woman and man.
44 min - Falling in Love Part 1 | Episode 28
Regina Mullings, a mother of two and happily married and in love for 23 years. The family placed the house on the market and planned to relocate south before discovering a life altering Interruption. Listen how Regina kept her faith in God while planning a homegoing service for the husband and wedding for the daughter in the same week. Through her healing journey, Regina fell in love and reinvented herself while helping others through her prayer journal, “And I Pray: My Daily declaration to Walking in my Destiny and small group ministry for widows and widowers.
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52 min - "Interruptions: Disrupting the Silence" book talk, moderated by Michelle Turner - Episode 27
Recorded Live @ People Get READy Bookstore 10/24/2021
Interruptions is a true story that details Rev. O's journey after her son, Jonathan, was murdered in a case of mistaken identity, becoming another victim of gun violence. This "interruption" in Rev. O's life ignited a domino effect of PTSD, depression, and grief compounded by a subsequent loss of employment, detachment from relationships, addition, and suicidal ideation. This whirlwind of experiences eventually triggered a brain aneurysm, leaving her in such dire straits that her doctors suggested her family begin planning for a funeral.
Rev. O shares how she emerged resilient in her struggle to overcome her physical maladies, family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and racial and economic disparities about mental health. She discovers a way to reinvent herself through her faith, learned experiences, and network of support.
1 hr 29 min - The Art of Healing | Episode 26
How many middle-aged Asians do you know that suffer from a stroke, anxiety, or early death? Not many, why is that? Shifu Shirley Chock shares how she uses Tai Chi to balance the stress and interruptions that happen in everyday life. Shirley wants to spread the message of this ancient Chinese Art of Healing with others. Join us and hear the ancient art of healing.
1 hr - Resilience and Resistance | Episode 25
Listen to Rev. Dr. Anthony Bennett, Senior pastor at Mount Aery Baptist Church (Bridgeport CT) share his responsibility to carry the torch and message of the MAAFA as a ministry. As a young reverend Pastor Bennett was introduced to the MAAFA from his mentor, Bishop Johnny Ray Youngblood from St. Paul Baptist Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn. Pastor Bennett also shares his story about pastoring in the midst of the pandemic while being husband, father, friend, fraternity brother and self.
The MAAFA begins a smaller production this October 31, 2021 at Mount Aery Church. Tickets are on sale
.1 hr - Rooted in Wellness | Episode 24
Can I find my true passion in this new phase of my adult life and
be happy?Owner of a newly opened shop called Bloom in New Haven, CT. Bloom is a
vibrant shop in the Westville community. Meet the owner Alisha as she
shares her story growing up in Boston to a single parent in Orchard
Park, and Mission Hill, receiving a scholarship to private schools in
Brookline, MA and attending college at Amhurst. As a young creative
woman Alisha relocates to NY and creates a career as a stylist in the
music industry - traveling the world and gaining fame and notoriety. Her
life was INTERRUPTED by false love which caused her to return to New York
and reclaim herself and life. Her journey caused her relocation to Harlem
and finding true love, marriage, and motherhood. Her life was progressing nicely...And then the pandemic!
Committed to self and family, Alisha creatively develops and opens
Bloom. Listen to how the idea and the small local store has brought wellness to Alisha and all who visit it.Gather at BLOOM (@gatheratbloom) • Instagram photos and videos
Amazon.com: Interrup-tions: Disrupting the Silence:9781736090640: Cooper, Rev. Odell Montgomery: Books1 hr 2 min - Time to Heal by Defying the Lie! | Episode 23
Enola G. Aird is an activist mother. A former corporate lawyer. She was born in the Republic of Panama, of Caribbean heritage, and attributes much of her vision and passion for the movement for emotional emancipation to stories passed down in her family about her great-grandfather, Samuel Alleyne, a loyal follower of Marcus Garvey.
Enola shares the framework of the Emotional Emancipation Circles (EE Circles, EECs) are evidence-informed, psychologically sound, culturally grounded, and community-defined self-help support groups designed to help heal, and end, the trauma caused by the root cause of anti-Black racism: the centuries-old lie of White superiority and Black inferiority.
Emotional Emancipation Circles – Community Healing Network
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Interruption Disrupt Silence - YouTube1 hr 6 min - The Faces of Mental Health | Episode 22
The Rev. Dr. Jerry Streets shares how and why he integrated Mental Health Ministries into the fabric of his church. Listen to how he selected, implemented, and executed a safe place for disciples and leadership to share their stories without judgement. The Trauma informed ministries have begun to disrupt the silence of the myths and stigmas of mental health in the black community.
Since COVID the pastor noticed the disciples of the church started reported their anxiety and higher levels of depression. Now they have ministries and weekly conversations to check in on each other and access to community resources to help them heal.
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About Interruptions-Disrupting the Silence
From the publisher's feed
Interruptions is a podcast hosted by Rev. Odell M. Cooper and Cathy Patton, two parents whose lives were Interrupted - one by gun violence and the other by autism. The hosts use their voices to Disrupt the Silence caused by inherited faith and family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and fear. Each episode openly addresses racial and economic disparities and the impact on mental health in communities of Black and Brown people. Their guests share personal stories about how their lives have been traumatically Interrupted and portions of their own survival narrative.
Join us to hear the stories of how to reinvent yourself in the midst of your Interruptions.
Check out the video on Youtube @https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKpfZkgU0jyIVkWBoQ_GqqWYMZ7Xd724r
Hosts 1: Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper
Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper MA, is currently a playwright, soon be an author “Interruptions, Disrupting the Silence”
which is her personal story of trauma, faith and resilience as she responds to her Interruptions and the awakening.
Also serving as an Associate Minister at Mt. Aery Baptist Church in Bridgeport, CT. An advocate for social Justice
and issues that impacts communities of color. Rev. O is committed to share her personal journey of Suburban Urban
mother having her life abruptly interrupted. Which led to a domino effect in her life. B
y ignoring and not recognizing trauma, she suffered from PTSD, loss of employment, detachment from relationships
and suicidal ideation. As a minister, Odell struggled with coping with her faith and God’s decision. Rev. O suffered a
Brain aneurysm on the birth date of her son who became another innocent casualty to gun violence.
She shares her trauma, will to live and becoming resilient. Odell struggled to overcome family traditions, cultural and
societal stigmas about mental health and discovered a way reinvent herself during her trauma. Rev. Cooper a
Bostonian, completed her undergraduate degree at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Her path toward ministry began while attending Hartford Seminary's Black Ministries Program (BMP).
Where she also earned her master’s degree. She currently serves as the President of the Hartford Seminary's Black Ministries Program Alumni Association (BMPAA). Professionally, she has a successful career in being innovative in developing others to achieve successful employment and leadership development in various sectors and faith-based sectors. She serves on the executive leadership team for Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (CONECT). Board Chair for Connecticut Violence Intervention Program (CTVIP) and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., New Haven Alumnae Chapter. She is the mother of two children, Jackie and John (deceased), and loving grandmother.
Host 2: Cathy Patton
Cathy Robinson-Patton a native of Bridgeport, CT. An active member in her childhood church Mount Aery Baptist Church serving as the Administrative Chair for the MAAFA Production. Cathy earned a BA and Masters in the field of Social Work, from the University of Connecticut. Afterwards she secured a career with The Department of
Social Services. Being rewarded for skills and talents and commitment to the profession she was promoted to various positions retiring as the Deputy Director of Field Operations. Her responsibilities included children, adults, and the disabled population. Cathy has served as the past President of the Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter, of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. member of the Order of Eastern Star, Eureka Chapter #2 and host of other community organizations. Currently she is working in Social and Human services with students at Western University
as an Adjunct Professor. She is also with The Connecticut Center for School Change as a Parent Liaison for their Parents Supporting Educational Excellence (Parent SEE) program, that assist parents to become leaders within their school districts to so that all children receive quality education and achieve at high levels.
Being a parent of a child with Autism, she has spent many years as an advocate for all parents to ensure this population receives equal opportunities. She was also a past member of the Hamden Board of Education and Diversity Advisory Board. Her favorite and most active role is that of being a wife of 33 years to her college sweetheart,
Garland Patton and the proud mother of two, Garland Jr. and Teal, her daughter in-law Jazmine and her 3 grand dogs.