It has been said that "Alcohol is a very effective dissolving agent. It dissolves families, marriages, friendships, jobs, bank accounts and neurons, but never problems."
In this episode, we feature the poem "Taken Back" by poet M. K. Simon followed by a discussion with mental health professional, DeShanee Thomas MA MFT on the topic of Alcoholism: The Impacts and the Effects.
Join in the conversation by sending your poetry inspired by this topic to us at [email protected] for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.
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One Rhyme At A Time is a new podcast to the Chattanooga podcast lineup. This podcast shines a light on the connection between the creating and sharing of poetry and mental wellness.
Each episode features one poet sharing one poem and a discussion about the inspiration and writing of the poem. This is followed by a conversation on a mental health topic inspired by the poem.
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This podcast is not meant to replace getting care from a mental health professional and is not meant to diagnose or treat any condition or illness. It's purpose is to normalize the importance of having discussions like this, supporting your own mental wellness and using artistic expression through poetry as a tool on your healing journey.
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Poets and mental health professionals who are interested in being featured in upcoming recordings should contact us at [email protected].
Thanks to all supporters for making these conversations possible.
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Theme Music created by Swayyvo
Script writing, graphic design & video/audio editing by Marsha "The Poetic Diva" of GoldNook Productions
Venue provided by GoldNook Productions
Platforms include: RNCPoetry YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms
Financial support from the Lyndhurst Foundation, ArtsBuild, and Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization
Technical support by Rhyme N Chatt and GoldNook Productions.
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Season 2: Episode 11 - Launch date 11/20/25
Topic - Alcoholism - with M. K. Simon and DeShanee Thomas, MA MFT
Season 2: Episode 10 - Launch date 10/16/25
Topic - ALZHEIMER'S - with Liz Cooper
Season 2: Episode 9 - Launch date 09/18/25
Topic - CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER - with Kweens Crown and Tongeia Farmer
Season 2:Episode 8 - Launch date 08/21/25
Topic - DEALING WITH DEPRESSION - with Woodson Carpenter and Felicia Cotton
Season 2:Episode 7 - Launch date 07/17/25
Topic - HUMOR & MENTAL HEALTH - with Kate Landers and Jamelia Knox, MS MFT
Season 2:Episode 6 - Launch date 06/19/25
Topic - IDENTITY & PURPOSE - with Laura Brown and Dr. David Banks - featuring listener-submitted poetry
Season 2: Episode 5 - Launch Date 05/15/2025
Topic - NARCISSISM, PSYCHOPATHY & SOCIOPATHY - with Jacquelyn "Jamnjaq" Atkerson and Katharine M. Perry, LCSW
Season 2: Episode 4 - Launch date 04/24/25
Topic - IDENTITY & PURPOSE - with Laura Brown and Dr. David Banks
Season 2: Episode 3 - Launch date 03/27/25
Topic - RECONCILING EXPECTATIONS - with Deep Thought the Lyricist and Anthony Wiley, Jr.
Season 2: Episode 2 - Launch date 02/27/25; Replayed 03/06/25
Topic - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - with Obbie West
Season 2: Episode 1 - Launch date 01/23/25
Topic - CHILDHOOD TRAUMA - with Cynthia Robinson Young and MyChelle Pinkerton, M.A., LMFT
Season 1: Episode 3 - Launch date 10/17/24; Replayed 12/24
Topic - GRAPPLING WITH GRIEF - with Mama T and April Taylor, LPC MHSP S
Season 1: Episode 2 - Launch date 9/18/24; Replayed 11/24
Topic - ANXIETY, ANXIOUSNESS & ANGST - with Neelanjan Patri and Jamelia Knox, MS, MFT
Season 1: Episode 1 - Launch date - 8/21/24
Topic - DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT - with Desiree "Dezigner" Seay Green and Adrienne McCroskey, LCSW, CCM
