How does depression show up in your life? In this episode, we feature the poem "Pre-Existing Condition" by Woodson Carpenter and an inspired discussion with mental health professional, Felicia Cotton on the topic of "Dealing with Depression." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on 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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Join in the conversation by sending your own poetry inspired by these discussions to [email protected] for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.
Poets and mental health professionals who are interested in being featured in upcoming recordings should contact us at [email protected].
Episodes post to the RNCPoetry YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and other platforms. 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 Publishing
Venue provided by Edney Innovation Center
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, GoldNook Publishing and Direct Connection Media
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Season 2:Episode 8 - Launch date 08/21/25
One Rhyme At A Time - DEALING WITH DEPRESSION - with Woodson Carpenter and Felicia Cotton
Season 2:Episode 7 - Launch date 07/17/25
One Rhyme At A Time - HUMOR & MENTAL HEALTH - with Kate Landers and Jamelia Knox, MS MFT
Season 2:Episode 6 - Launch date 06/19/25
One Rhyme At A Time - IDENTITY & PURPOSE - with Laura Brown and Dr. David Banks - featuring listener-submitted poetry
Season 2: Episode 5 - Launch Date 05/15/2025
One Rhyme At A Time - NARCISSISM, PSUCHOPATHY & SOCIOPATHY - with Jacquelyn "Jamnjaq" Atkerson and Katharine M. Perry, LCSW
Season 2: Episode 4 - Launch date 04/24/25
One Rhyme At A Time - IDENTITY & PURPOSE - with Laura Brown and Dr. David Banks
Season 2: Episode 3 - Launch date 03/27/25
One Rhyme At A Time - RECONCILING EXPECTATIONS - with Deep Thought the Lyricist and Anthony Wiley, Jr.
Season 2: Episode 2 - Launch date 02/27/25; Replayed 03/06/25
One Rhyme At A Time - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - with Obbie West
Season 2: Episode 1 - Launch date 01/23/25
One Rhyme At A Time - CHILDHOOD TRAUMA - with Cynthia Robinson Young and MyChelle Pinkerton, M.A., LMFT
Season 1: Episode 3 - Launch date 10/17/24; Replayed 12/24
One Rhyme At A Time - GRAPPLING WITH GRIEF - with Mama T and April Taylor, LPC MHSP S
Season 1: Episode 2 - Launch date 9/18/24; Replayed 11/24
One Rhyme At A Time - ANXIETY, ANXIOUSNESS & ANGST - with Neelanjan Patri and Jamelia Knox, MS, MFT
Season 1: Episode 1 - Launch date - 8/21/24
One Rhyme At A Time - DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT - with Desiree "Dezigner" Seay Green and Adrienne McCroskey, LCSW, CCM
