No Wednesday

No Wednesday

By Dr. C. Emmanuel LittleEducationSelf-Improvement
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No Wednesday episodes

  • The Kendrick Lamar + Super Bowl Appreciation Episode

    No Wednesday is BACK ------for a quick random episode between seasons! Dr. E had to tap in for a few to share some reflections on Kendrick Lamar's career, using the Super Bowl LIX performance as a lens...."yeah somebody gotta do it"

    No Wednesday Season 5 Official Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GJcOtWUhGcjrMX4IIxB1H?si=er3_7_QTQeCzPAWef8x-dg

    Manny Voices music is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp for that extra layer of support:https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/

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    Cashapp: $itsdrlittle

    Inquire about voice-over work:https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/

    Hashtag #NoWednesday

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    Emmanuel's website:https://emmanuellittle.com/No Wednesday is produced, written, and edited by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.

    19 min
  • THE OUTRO V
    In the 5th "Outro" episode, Dr. E summarizes the season, reflects on these last few months, and gives folks what they want. Y'all know what time it is.
    No Wednesday Season 5 Official Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GJcOtWUhGcjrMX4IIxB1H?si=er3_7_QTQeCzPAWef8x-dg
    The album "Call It Morning" (Manny Voices) is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/
    SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Use code NW24 FOR A 10% DISCOUNT
    Cashapp: $itsdrlittle
    Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/
    Hashtag #NoWednesday
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    Emmanuel's website: https://emmanuellittle.com/
    22 min
  • Honoring Your Creative Self ft. DJ Ben Ha Meen
    CREATIVES UNITE! In this episode, Dr. E has a wide-ranging conversation with the multitalented DJ Ben Ha Meen about harnessing that creative energy, while also taking time to talk about his new comic entitled "Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze." Show notes below:
    DJ Ben Ha Meen's website: https://BigDJenergy.com
    Follow @djbenhameen on Twitter & IG
    All of Ben Ha Meen's other links: https://linktr.ee/djbenhameen
    Pre-order your SIGNED COPY of "Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze" here: https://stores.comichub.com/anyonecomics/products/jimi-hendriz-purple-haze-hardcover-preorder-signed-dj-ben-hameen
    For All Nerds show with DJ Ben Ha Meen & Tatiana King: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-all-nerds-show/id632843709
    The album "Call It Morning" (Manny Voices) is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/
    Increase Your Lexicon: Habiliment (n)
    Unsung Black Heroes: Dr. Kizmekkia Corbett
    Weird and Wonderful World of Wildlife: Alligator Snapping Turtle
    Joyful Noise: Jessie Ware - Remember Where You Are
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    Cashapp: $itsdrlittle
    Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/
    Hashtag #NoWednesday
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    Emmanuel's website: https://emmanuellittle.com/
    1 hr 12 min
  • United In Grief ft. Veleka Avant

    In this episode, Dr. E chats with Veleka Avant of Walk With Me Counseling about grief and how to cope with the grieving process. Be sure to listen and share this with others who may be grieving or wish to support others through grief. Show notes below:

    Veleka Avant's website: walkwithmecounseling.com

    Veleka Avant's Instagram: @avant_1111


    Additional Resources on grief and grieving:

    https://www.griefshare.org/ 

    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/12/20/1056741090/grief-loss-holiday-brain-healing 

    https://news.arizona.edu/story/understanding-black-grief (article that relates to how grief shows up differently in the Black community)

    Book - The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. by Mary-Frances O'Connor

    Book - What’s Your Grief by Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams

    Book - The Gift of Grief by Dr. Ajita Robinson

    Grief Out Loud - Podcast

    Grief Bully - Podcast

    The Grief Safe Space -Instagram

    The Grief Space – Instagram

    Roberta’s House - https://robertashouse.org/

    Black Emotional & Mental Health Collective (BEAM) - https://beam.community/

    Therapy For Black Girls - https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

    Black Men Heal - https://blackmenheal.org/

    Therapy For Black Men - https://therapyforblackmen.org/


    The album "Call It Morning" (Manny Voices) is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/

    Increase Your Lexicon: Prandial (adj)

    Unsung Black Heroes: Najah Aqeel

    Weird and Wonderful World of Wildlife: Immortal Jellyfish

    Joyful Noise: Sy Smith - Until We Meet Again album (song featured: "Always Pick Up For You"

    Kendrick Lamar - "United In Grief"

    SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Use code NW24 FOR A 10% DISCOUNT

    Cashapp: $itsdrlittle

    Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/

    Hashtag #NoWednesday

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    Emmanuel's website: https://emmanuellittle.com/



    54 min
  • Therapy Matters ft. Tasha Young of Theraprise

    No Wednesday is BACK for the last part of season 5! This week, Dr. E chats with Tasha Young of Theraprise about her role as a therapist, the importance of therapy & how it works within a broader community framework, how to take full advantage of therapeutic options and more! Show notes below:

    Tasha Young's email: [email protected]

    Walk With Me Counseling Center: https://www.walkwithmecounseling.com/

    Follow Tasha Young's Instagram @theraprise and @mstashayoung

    Tasha Young's business number: 708-577-1500

    Other therapy resources:

    • Therapy worksheets, activities and tools: https://www.therapistaid.com/
    • Tips for making the most of therapy: https://psychcentral.com/lib/therapists-spill-tips-for-making-the-most-of-therapy#tips
    • Book "The Body Keeps The Score" by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748


      • The album "Call It Morning" (Manny Voices) is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/

      Increase Your Lexicon: Desultory (adj)

      Unsung Black Heroes: Lucy Stanton Day Sessions https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/sessions-lucy-stanton-day-1831-1910/

      Weird and Wonderful World of Wildlife: Jaguar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar

      Joyful Noise: PJ Morton - The Better Benediction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7pADRPG4b4

      SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Use code NW24 FOR A 10% DISCOUNT

      Cashapp: $itsdrlittle

      Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/

      Hashtag #NoWednesday

      Sign up for the Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform

      Emmanuel's website: https://emmanuellittle.com/


      51 min
    • No Wednesday Is On A Midseason Break

      Breakin'...will be back soon. Thanks 4 understanding!


      Show notes:

      The album "Call It Morning" (Manny Voices) is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/

      SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Use code NW24 FOR A 10% DISCOUNT

      Cashapp: $itsdrlittle

      Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/

      Hashtag #NoWednesday

      Sign up for the Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform

      Emmanuel's website: https://emmanuellittle.com/


      1 min
    • Libraries Are Community Centers ft. Dr. Shaundra Walker
      HAPPY NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK! In this episode, Dr. E chats with Spelmanite and library scholar Dr. Shaundra Walker about the importance of libraries, her work within those spaces and how we can support them. Additional show notes below:
      Dr. Shaundra Walker's email: [email protected]
      Dr. Walker is co-editor of the book "The Black Librarian in America: Reflections, Resistance and Reawakening
      Follow Dr. Shaundra Walker on Twitter: @shaundrawalker
      Follow Dr. Shaundra Walker on LinkedIn
      Hoopla app: https://www.hoopladigital.com/
      Libby app: https://libbyapp.com/
      State of America's Libraries Report (American Library Association) https://www.ala.org/news/state-americas-libraries-report-2023
      All the resources you can find at your library: https://www.wired.com/story/free-movies-music-ebooks-local-library/
      The album "Call It Morning" (Manny Voices) is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/
      Increase Your Lexicon: Phlegmatic
      Unsung Black Heroes: Alice Coachman
      Weird and Wonderful World of Wildlife: Orcas have cultures
      Joyful Noise: Eryn Allen Kane - Have Mercy
      SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Use code NW24 FOR A 10% DISCOUNT
      Cashapp: $itsdrlittle
      Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/
      Hashtag #NoWednesday
      Sign up for the Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform
      Emmanuel's website: https://emmanuellittle.com/
      59 min
    • Relentlessly Owning Your Story ft. K. Noel Jordan

      In this episode, Dr. E has an awesome conversation about motivation, being relentless, owning your story and so much more with K Noel Jordan, aka "the Relentless Motivator." Show notes below:

        • K Noel's Website: www.relentlessmotivationalgroup.com
        • K Noel's Instagram: @knoelmotivates
        • K Noel's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knoelmotivates
        • K Noel's Twitter: @knoelmotivates
        • K Noel's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@knoelmotivates
        • K Noel's podcast: www.relentlessconversations.com
          • Article about K Noel:
            • https://canvasrebel.com/meet-k-noel-jordan/

            The album "Call It Morning" (Manny Voices) is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/

            Increase Your Lexicon: Ignoble

            Unsung Black Heroes: Dr. Henry Sampson

            Weird and Wonderful World of Wildlife: Seahorse males giving birth

            Joyful Noise: Ambrosia - Biggest Part Of Me

            SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Use code NW24 FOR A 10% DISCOUNT

            Cashapp: $itsdrlittle

            Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/

            Hashtag #NoWednesday

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            Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/


            48 min
          • DEI Will Never Die

            In this episode, Dr. E breaks down what's been happening with backlash to "DEI" (diversity, equity & inclusion) being everywhere in the news and draws from both personal experience as a practitioner, broad trends and the wisdom/experiences of others.

            More DEI resources - some mentioned in the show, some not:

            • Op Ed by Dr. Bettina Love https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-no-public-education-isnt-too-woke-its-barely-even-awake/2023/07 

            • Op Ed by Shaun Harper https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/shaunharper/2023/07/18/why-corporate-execs-are-pulling-the-plug-on-dei/amp/ 

            • How corporate America is slashing DEI workers amid backlasth https://abcnews.go.com/US/corporate-america-slashing-dei-workers-amid-backlash-diversity/story?id=100477952 

            • Former Oscars Diversity Chief Jeanell English on her exit https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-10-17/jeanell-english-oscars-academy-motion-picture-arts-sciences-deai-hollywood-column

              • The CDO was never enough https://time.com/charter/6327774/the-chief-diversity-officer-was-never-enough/ 

            • Dirty Diversity podcast by Dr. Janice Gassman https://open.spotify.com/show/7jhvWVCoTOdtv1VvQohOPC?si=54fcff697141481b

              • The album "Call It Morning" (Manny Voices) is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/

              Increase Your Lexicon: Taciturn

              Unsung Black Heroes: Dr. Guy Bluford (first African-American in space) https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/quietly-soaring-history-first-african-american-space

              Weird and Wonderful World of Wildlife: Axolotl https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axolotl

              Joyful Noise: Jazmine Sullivan - Let It Burn https://open.spotify.com/track/6KOc6ViZB8NtfCVABmTe66?si=3dd7a0e3ce124da6

              SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Use code NW24 FOR A 10% DISCOUNT

              Cashapp: $itsdrlittle

              Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/

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              Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/

              27 min
            • We Outside! ft. Candace Dantes & Edward Morrow
              In this week's episode, Emmanuel takes us OUTSIDE to experience nature with two special guests as experts - Candace Dantes ("Cowgirl Candace") and Edward Morrow ("Edward the Arborist"). Show notes below!
              Candace Dantes: https://candacedantes.com/ and email at [email protected]
              Edward Morrow: https://edwardthearborist.com/ and email at [email protected]
              Outdoor Afro: https://outdoorafro.org/
              Ways to Spend More Time in nature https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/articles/simple-ways-to-spend-more-time-in-nature
              The album "Call It Morning" (Manny Voices) is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/
              Increase Your Lexicon: Propitious
              Unsung Black Heroes: Alfred L Cralle (ice cream scoop) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_L._Cralle
              Weird and Wonderful World of Wildlife: Cuckoo Bird https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/cuckoos#:~:text=Cuckoos%20are%20well%20known%20for,them%20in%20their%20own%20nests.
              Joyful Noise: Minnie Riperton - Les Fleurs https://open.spotify.com/track/4XCGfHpGVq8xw800o5cwWs?si=gdHMiwoATganaEpKAWkvcg
              SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Use code NW24 FOR A 10% DISCOUNT
              Cashapp: $itsdrlittle
              Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/
              More resources for nature: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/nature-and-mental-health/ideas-to-try-in-nature/
              Hashtag #NoWednesday
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              Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/
              43 min

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            Official home of the No Wednesday podcast, founded by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little. No Wednesday is about helping you get through your week - hump days included - with episodes that are equal parts inspiration, affirmation, and education. Every show is full of interesting soundbites and relatable truths and a healthy dosage of joy.