Strong Friend Check In

On this week's episode, I'm joined by my unofficial cohost/producer @mralpete as we discuss the Corona Virus pandemic.

Listen, we couldn't NOT talk about Big Rona but we wanted to stay away from fearmongering. For the first half of the show we discussed:

In the second half of the show we lighten the mood with some laughs about:

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ALSO, we know this period of isolation and uncertainty may be difficult for some. If you're in need of a mental health professional (especially in you're Jacksonville, FL based) please visit my blog at authenticallyasb.com/resources to find the help you need.

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On this week's episode, I'm joined by my best friend Mark Harris!

Aside from our usual shenanigans, we discuss:

-How we met

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Follow Mark on Instagram at: @leavingmy_mark and check out his apparel line at @nsoleonline

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On this week's episode of Strong Friend Check In, I'm joined by my homegirl Shenice McField aka RebelleFloats! We tackle the topic of dating while trying to manage our anxiety. 

We discuss:

-When we got diagnosed with anxiety

-When we feel it's appropriate to disclose our mental illness

-How Shenice's partner handles her anxiety

-What NOT to say to someone who's anxious

-The pros and cons of medication 

Find Shenice on Instagram at: @shenice.leann and @curleh.ky

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On this week's episode I'm joined by my producer/unofficial co-host @mralpete and I'm the one in the hot seat.

I answer questions surrounding my experiences and beliefs in relationships. I dive into topics such as:

-What I need in a relationship

-Why do I have an overall negative view of men and where that trauma comes from

-What it's like for me trying to date as a busy creative

-How important sex is to me in a relationship

I'm 100% open during this episode and I'm very excited to be vulnerable with you guys!

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On this week's episode of Strong Friend Check In, I'm back with two of my favorite friends of the show: Terry aka Chief Rocka and my producer/unofficial co-host Al Pete.

We discuss: single fatherhood

-How to handle parenting and creative work

-How women react to them having children

-Dating as a dad

-Plus much more!

Find today's guests:

Terry's podcast, A Blunted Conversation: https://spoti.fi/2uApeOH

Al Pete: https://www.mpn-llc.com/

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Produced by: Mr. Al Pete

On this week's Strong Friend Check In, I'm chatting with poet, photographer, rapper, and WEBCAMMER Hvndsome.

Of course, with having a male webcammer on the show I had plenty of questions like:

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I'm baaaaack! Welcome to season 2 of Strong Friend Check In

This week, I chat it up with Tamara Floyd of Natural Hair Rules. We discuss the difference between spirituality and religion and how specific spiritual practices (such as yoga, journaling, and crystal healing) drew us closer to our God.

I also debut my new segment, "Hip Hop Healing."

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Did you miss me???

This weekend, Strong Friend Check In was granted the opportunity to go LIVE from Porchfest as part of Cultural Fusion Jax's Voices in BOLD Podcast Block.

There's not much mental health talk this week but I am joined by @mralpete to answer one simple question: What would you like to see more of in Jacksonville?

Special thanks to: Cultural Fusion Jax (www.facebook.com/CulturalFusionJax/) and Bobbo of Bobbo's Black (www.stitcher.com/podcast/bobbos-block) for putting this opportunity together.

See you guys in 2020 for Season 2!

This week, it's just me on the mic for the Strong Friend Check In season 1 finale!

It's a short little episode reflecting back on the past few months, where the podcast will go in the future, and all it took to get here.

Thank you to anyone who has listened, shared, or supported the podcast in any way. I love you all and I don't take it lightly.

I'll be back next year but in the meantime, listen to past episodes and engage with me at:

There’s only one word to describe this week’s episode…hazy.

This week, Strong Friend Check In is joined by A Blunted Conversation in our very first mashup episode! We have a cannabis fueled conversation about a little bit of everything, like:

-How weed can aid in anxiety and depression

Special thanks to my returning guests Terry aka Chief Rocka of A Blunted Conversation (open.spotify.com/show/7DJlZoVzb3D8gyyq1h7B7g) and my girl Tia from Ep. 2- The Girls Room (Strongfriendcheckin – The-girls-room)

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BONUS: Leave a comment at the part of the episode when I completely check out and stop talking lol