Mental Dialogue

Mental Dialogue

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Mental Dialogue episodes

  • Do We Still Have Black Cultural Values That Serve Us?

    Special BABA OSHI, Black Afrikan Perspectives Radio, joins us to discuss BLACK CULTURE. We often say FOR THE CULTURE, but do we maintain any values pertinent to AFRICAN AMERICAN culture, or has our value system in the BLACK COMMUNITY been completely hijacked?  Has STREET CULTURE or HIP-HOP culture replaced BLACK CULTURE? Historically how have our values and culture been successfully passed down? How can parents protect their children's minds to pass down these values in the information age? Can focusing on BLACK CULTURAL VALUES limit our thinking as the world becomes more global? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the question America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

    2 hr
  • Is "Respect" Different For Men And Women?

    Are modern women more disrespectful than in the past, or do men today struggle with the idea of having to respect women? Special guest, and relationship coach, VAUN THE LOVE ALCHEMIST drops by to address the differences. Do men and women respond differently to respect and disrespect? If there are differences can understanding these nuances improve our relationships with each other? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

    2 hr
  • Are Some Collegiate NIL Deals A Step Back For Women?
    Former gymnastic Olympic Gold Medalist, DOMINIQUE DAWES, recently expressed her concern about how the NAME, IMAGE, and LIKENESS (NIL) deals for women collegiate athletes, basically require the women to BARE IT ALL.  Legendary Stanford University Women's basketball coach, TARA VANDERVEER, recently stated "Some NIL deals are a step back for women." Our special guest co-host AUTUMN SONATA is a tech architect that also models, and we ask her view on NILs as it relates to women's college athletics. What should be the expectations and what might parents do to combat the exploitation of their girls? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America is afraid to ask. ALL I IS THAT YOU THINK
    2 hr
  • Should Black Women Feel Protected Around Black Men, Strangers Or Not?

    According to FBI crime data, BLACK WOMEN are assaulted and raped more than other races in America. Some BLACK WOMEN say they feel protected by BLACK MEN, whereas others feel unprotected by them, WHY the difference?  Are other RACES and CULTURES better at protecting their women, or does BLACK AMERICAN CULTURE misunderstand what protection of women should look like? Can we enforce cultural values or put in mechanisms to make BLACK WOMEN feel more protected?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK 

    2 hr 1 min
  • Uplifting Black Culture: Are We Missing Something?

    Special guests, psychotherapist DR. KATRINA PITTMAN, AND successful business owner DUANE DRAUGHON drop by to discuss why some BLACK PEOPLE focus on negativity and some even push mediocrity as the standard by ridiculing other AFRICAN AMERICANS. Also, this week EBONI K. WILLIAMS set off a firestorm with her elitist comments to IYANLA VANZANT about not dating BUS DRIVERS and how some successful Black people look down on others. WILLIAMS defended her position by citing a recent study that showed INDIAN IMMIGRANTS by far exceed other groups financially in America; she challenged The BLACK COMMUNITY and BLACK MEN specifically to learn from their example. Collectively does she have a point? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

    2 hr 1 min
  • Empowering Black Youth: Do We Really Care?

    During the pandemic lockdowns, Atlanta KEISHA LANCE BOTTOM initially released an ordinance to remove the "WATERBOYS" off the corners via POLICE ENFORCEMENT, until our special guest KACEY VENNINGS, co-founder of Helping Empower Youth stepped in and created an alternative to ensure those young men were not disregarded by the system. Second-hour guest DERRICK STANDIFER, founder of Life Is Like A Rubik’s Cube, has taught 1000s of Black youth how to tap into their genius via the Rubik’s Cube.  We ask each of our guests in their opinion does the overall community truly care about BLACK YOUTH. Are today's youth prone to not listening, or have we as adults simply failed to listen? Does the Black community unfairly stigmatize our youth, or can the parents fairly be blamed for the problems we see? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

    2 hr
  • Shame Shifting: How Do I Overcome Feelings Of Inadequacy And Shame?

    SHAME often makes people feel deeply flawed as a human, WORTHLESS, and in many cases, UNLOVABLE. Special guest psychologist DR. CURTIS JASPER drops by to discuss GUILT versus SHAME and overcoming feeling INADEQUATE or overcoming the abuse of a SHAME-SHIFTING NARCISSIST. When does GUILT turn into SHAME? Can we heal our SHAME alone or should we seek THERAPY?  What techniques can be used to find SELF-WORTH again for those dealing with TOXIC SHAME? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

    2 hr 1 min
  • Why Are So Many Women Sexually Dissatisfied?

    Special guest, ANGELA CONNER, the Mistress of Sexuality, drops by to discuss numerous women claiming to be dissatisfied with

    their SEX LIFE. Are their SEXUAL PARTNERS inadequate? Do they have the wrong approach or mindset about SEX? 
    Can they spice things up with SEXUAL TOYS or PORNOGRAPHY? Can having numerous partners before a MARRIAGE or
    a committed relationship skew their perspective on their current partner? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

    2 hr
  • Home And Car Buying: What I Wasn't Taught In High School?

    Did you graduate high school with enough life skills, especially regarding budgets, credit scores, car purchasing, and home buying?  If not, tune in as special guests, personal finance expert SHANI CURRY and real estate agent EPHRAIM ABDULLAH drop by to discuss what we should have been taught about those things in high school. Should future HOMEOWNERS wait for the perfect time in the market to purchase a home? Should you negotiate the INVOICE PRICE or INVENTORY PRICE when purchasing a car?  What are consumers' biggest mistakes when purchasing a car or home? If your credit score is low, how quickly can you build up your credit legally? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

    2 hr 3 min
  • U.S. Dollar Future Looks Weak, How Can We Prepare?

    Some countries worldwide, including RUSSIA, have agreed to switch from the U.S. DOLLAR to the CHINESE YUAN for their INTERNATIONAL TRADE CURRENCY. According to the news media, this could potentially lead to HYPERINFLATION in the U.S. ECONOMY. Special guest co-host 20-year financial advisor veteran DAVETT JONES and special guest, Chief Investment Officer for SC Capital, MICHAEL SUTTLAR II, drop by to discuss the future of the U.S. dollar worldwide.  Is some of this media hype, or has the U.S. ECONOMIC standing worldwide taken a hit under PRESIDENT BIDEN? If HYPERINFLATION happens, are there steps financially people can take to prepare or protect their assets? Should people learn to invest in GOLD, SILVER, or other CURRENCIES? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

    2 hr 1 min

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