From Trayvon Martin to Freddie Gray, the stories of police violence against Black people are too often in the news. In Policing Black Bodies Angela J. Hattery and Earl Smith make a compelling case that the policing of Black bodies goes far beyond these individual stories of brutality. They connect the regulation of African American people in many settings, including the public education system and the criminal justice system, into a powerful narrative about the myriad ways Black bodies are policed

By high school she was anorexic and a substance abuser—common "shadow syndromes" of OCD. By adulthood, she could barely hide her problems and held on to jobs and friends through sheer grit. Help finally came in the form of a miraculously well-timed public service announcement about OCD--at last her illness had an identity!

Cheryl discusses her journey through feelings of grief and unworthiness to wholeness and healing. It begins with the sudden death of Rice’s mother, followed by her foray into the center of mourning. Rice recounts the grief games she plays in an effort to resurrect her mother; her efforts to get her therapist to run away with her; and the transformation of her husband from fantasy man to an ordinary guy to superhero.

Aimee was living a normal life raising three kids, married to her high school sweetheart, and teaching at her high school alma mater. Life was perfect—until it wasn’t. Unhappy in her marriage, Aimee asked for a divorce. Three days later, she suffered a heart attack. Five months after that, she survived a near-fatal car crash caused by an intoxicated driver. Her physical recovery took months and left her body marked by scars. The emotional recovery would take longer.

Retired Major Marc Raciti discusses his experience through Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a veteran of the United States Army. Marc talks about his journey, from the beginning of his realization there was a problem, to the moment he found the courage to get well.  His hope is that he will be able to inspire others to want to get well, and to help those who continue to suffer.

There are many medical conditions that can impact your ability to enjoy sexual intimacy with your partner as you may have previously. Many believe that something impacting one's ability to enjoy intimacy means the cessation of sexual intimacy.  Not so say today's guests - Michael and Jacqueline!~~

Many have experienced emotional neglect during childhood - and may not have recognized what was happening. Dr. Jonice Webb helps to identify and understand the effects of CEN on people’s lives: how to talk about CEN, and heal it, in relationships with partners, parents, and children.

A unique and hopeful story of how one woman and her family were transformed by her child's multiple disabilities and inability to talk. ... It is the story of a mother and writer and the illuminating effect of imagining the world through the eyes of her beautiful, charismatic, and nonverbal son, Felix. ...  As Felix grows bigger and stronger, his assaults against himself grow more destructive. When his bruised limbs and face prompt Child Services to investigate for abuse, Eliza realizes how dangerous her home has become

In a world where so many feel that they have lost their way, The Slave, though often harrowing, yet ultimately uplifting, will suggest answers to many who wrestle with the eternal questions about the real purpose of our time on earth, and to reflect upon the direction of our own lives. Author Anand Dilvar says 'The Slave' is designed to shake, shudder and wake us up. This is a conversation about joy, love and peace.

There are many medical conditions that can impact your ability to enjoy sexual intimacy with your partner as you may have previously. Many believe that something impacting one's ability to enjoy intimacy means the cessation of sexual intimacy.  Not so say today's guests - Michael and Jacqueline!