Optimistic Tales

Dr. Moody talks with Maura Hawkins of Gulf Shores High School and Luisa Salazar from Orange Beach High School, this year's 1st and 3rd place winners of the Singing for Scholarships contest held during the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, AL. The Singing for Scholarships event was created in 2013 to support local Baldwin County high schools and the talented youth in the region.  Both Maura and Luisa exemplify the optimistic tale of two aspiring individuals at the beginning of their journeys.

Dr. Moody talks with Ms. Joni Hendee, Marketing & Public Relations Director at the Dumas Wesley Community Center (DWCC).  Dumas Wesley's mission is to Educate, Empower, and Enrich the local community through collaborative, advocacy-based and project-based community programs and efforts.  DWCC is an enduring optimistic tale of how a community, through its people and the relationships they form, can provide for immediate human needs, strengthen family life, develop leadership, and encourage personal responsibility.  You can reach Dumas Wesley C.C. at the following address, 126 Mobile Street, Mobile, AL 36607; by phone at 251-479-0649; or through their website at dumaswesley.org.

Dr. Moody talks with representatives from Veterans Recovery Resources (VRR), a non-profit, community-based "by Veterans, for Veterans" organization. VRR provides medical and behavioral wellness services through a unique, peer supported program for Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors suffering from post-traumatic stress, substance abuse and other co-occurring wellness issues. Veterans Recovery Resources offers a continuum of clinically-based medical and behavioral services, peer-support programming, and community integration activities to provide a Veteran-centered, holistic, and Phase-based approach to mental wellness. If you are in need or know someone who is, please contact VRR, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 251-405-3677, by email at [email protected], or visit their website at www.vetsrecover.org.

Dr. Moody offers a Royal tribute in song. As the Commonwealth mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the world finds itself in a time of reflection. Dr. Moody presents an original song, in its first public release, in support of the Royal family during this moment of transition. Sad, Sad Situation (C) 2000 Eric M. Moody. All rights reserved.

Dr Moody continues his talk with Mr. Paul Gambaccini, host of BBC Radio 2's, Pick of the Pops. The discussion for this episode begins in the Silver Age of Comics, weaves its way through the counterculture of the '70s, and explores the philanthropic impact, experiences, and legacy that is the iconic person known as the Professor of Pop. [Interview recorded on 18 Aug 2022]

Dr. Moody talks with Mr. Paul Gambaccini, host of BBC Radio 2's, Pick of the Pops. From a teenager in the Bronx to a world renowned radio voice and music industry icon, Mr. Gambaccini is truly an optimistic tale for the ages. 

Dr. Moody talks with Ms. Nechelle Jones, author of "Inventory Control: Easy" and host of the YouTube channel, "Café of Knowledge."  Ms. Jones' sincere passion to help anyone who may find themselves at a crossroads, either professionally or personally, is an optimistic tale originating from her own experiences of overcoming adversity and change through hard work, ingenuity, and sheer will power.

Dr. Moody talks with Mr. John Onder, Music Teacher at Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School, whose optimistic tale counters the long-held paradigm that fame and fortune only leads to heartache. Guided by his strong moral compass, Mr. Onder successfully navigated his life from Heavy Metal prodigy to father extraordinaire and musical mentor.

Dr. Moody offers an optimistic tale of inspired creativity. In celebration of Sir Paul McCartney's 80th birthday, Dr. Moody discusses the inspiration for his own song, "Forthlin Road," and presents Take 1 of that song, in its first public release, for your listening enjoyment.  Forthlin Road (C) 2000 Eric M. Moody. All rights reserved.

Dr. Moody talks with Mr. Mitchell Lee, Executive Director of the South Baldwin Literacy Council, whose optimistic tale highlights the value of education, the benevolence of community volunteers, and instills the notion that community collaboration could very well be the key to a more humbled and empathetic world.