Comedian Rekita Kyles has been on a journey to heal from childhood sexual abuse. She joined me in the studio to share her story of survival and overcoming. I give some statistics for rate of prevalence, tips for prevention, signs of abuse, and provide resources for reporting.

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In the first hour, Garry L. Young aka Young Strip, David Pierce-admin from Urban Intellectuals, co-host of the Queen Silvy Show and retired police officer Tim McGiffin joined me on the discussion of how to balance, and ultimately improve relations with the institution of law enforcement.

We discuss the history of policing in the United States, and how it contributes to the manner of policing today.

We brainstorm ideas of how members in the community can respond to officers, and Tim offered insight on how to address issues at the civil level. Because of the depth of this topic, there are sure to be many more episodes.

Comedy show producers Will Cennamo of the Arlington Improv, Stand Up Round Up creator Marvin Michaels, and comedian Joe Fox lent their knowledge and experience of the business of comedy to the roundtable discussion.

The gentlemen (or persons) offered up-and-coming and established comedians insight to navigating the industry. Topics included open mics and competitions, building relationships with club managers and peers, and concerns of female comics. A Milli Vanilli jam kicked the show off, and overshadowed celebration of the Queen of Soul; also, I hand the reigns over to Will and Marvin as the new hosts of the Will and Marvin (or Marvin and Will Show).

*Due to audio feedback at the end of the show, the on-air broadcast was shortened during editing. Watch the full show at www.facebook.com/mentalspeakradio…255295045099313/

I share the staggering statistics of the current state of slavery around the globe, which includes forced labor, sex trafficking, and debt bondage. Kim Robinson, CEO of New Friends New Life stopped by the studio to inform us of the sex trafficking industry in the Dallas-Ft. Worth region. Former law enforcement officer John Salerno and host of the MAD Radio Show called in to give us insight about this horrific business that continues to plague society.

We provide resources www.newfriendsnewlife.org, www.humantraffickinghotline.org, for those seeking to break free, and for increased community awareness, hoping that one day, no human live under the control of another.

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Comedians Jamie Gravy, Lauren Reilly, and Wayne Holmburg joined me in the studio to celebrate my 40th Solar Return, and to send Jamie off to New York as he embarks on the next level of his comedy career. We discuss our experiences in comedy, and specifically the DFW comedy scene.

Lauren brought her hilarious intellect and beauty, and Wayne submitted his funny bits to win a $50 gift card. Then we ate Yellow Cake. It was a goofball of a good time. I drop some of the funky, top 100 Billboard hits from 1978. Oh, and an impromptu over-the-phone roast by comedian Dan Danzy. Sit back, groove, and laugh your booty off.

Guests: Recovering addict and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Garrett Minnick and child of an addictive mother Haley Hicks. We discussed the dynamics of growing up under substance abuse from the perspective of child and parent.

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Comedian Marvin Michaels joined me in the studio to discuss his comedy experience, the current comedy climate, and to plug the Stand Up Round Up Finals competition in Dallas, TX on 7/15/18 at Hyena's Dallas. Also joining us by phone were comedian Joe Fox out of L.A., and Angelia Walker from Dallas. They offered valuable tips and insight for up-and-coming comedians to glean.

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Dr. Carly Snyder- New York Perinatal Psychiatrist www.carlysnydermd.com

www.postpartum.net

Roxanne Nichols Anderson- Texas Licensed Midwife,

Certified Professional Midwife

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Former city councilman, author, journalist, and publisher Joshua Shea; licensed professional counselor-Intern, certified sex addiction therapist Stevie Hall. Joshua came on to share the experience of recovery from alcohol and porn addiction, along with Stevie who shared her professional knowledge as a therapist for people seeking help for sexuality issues.

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Hope Flood called into the show to share her experience as a featured comedian on iconic television shows including Russell Simmon's Def Comedy Jam and BET's Comicview. She sprinkles us with her wisdom and provides comics with tips for their career.

My friend and fellow radio personality, comedian Queen Silvy also sat in with me along with her cohost of the Queen Silvy show, Smooth Tim.

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