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Shane Martin is a licensed pilot, a passionate negotiator, speaker and volunteer at a suicidal prevention hotline. He helps people negotiate, gain better self-confidence, and basically become more fulfilled. In this episode Shane speaks about his experiences with COVID, the symptoms and the mental health challenges that come along with it. He gives tips on how to remain positive. Shane also discusses his views on the Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines. Shane currently works for Poll Everywhere. This is worth the listen. His contact information is: Instagram: @ShaneRayMartin @slowburnstory Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Fijian producer, fashion designer and artist, Donna Vaubula discusses issues of mental health, COVID, 2020, and leadership in her industry. Donna hails from Fiji and discussed issues that contribute to creativity and what her experiences are with mental health in the fashion world. Donna had a raw and rich discussion filled with tremendous knowledge and poise. It is definitely worth the listen. Donna's contact information is, Instagram: @donnalesiv @donnalesiproductions. Her husband's Dan's fashion line is @Bulaboyclub

In this episode Immigration Lawyer Kimberly Krone, JD discusses immigration law and how it pertains to children in foster care. Krone graduated from Seton Hall University and worked with foster care youth when at Rutgers University. She discusses immigrant youth who have cases that could lead to deportation. Krone also discusses the impact the issues of 2020 had on immigration and youths.

In this episode, Asha Rampersad, Lawyer and University Professor of labor and employment, discusses her role as a mother to a child diagnosed with autism. Asha discusses mental health, behavioral and familial issues regarding autism on the spectrum. She unpacks what it is like and tools she created to help others understand her child’s neurological diagnosis. Disability, mental health, cultural and educational issues are also discussed. The mood was lightened in this episode. There was some fun while discussing a topic that many parents are dealing with in 2020.

Norman L. Phelps II is an Aerospace Engineer at NASA & Structural Dynamics/Loads Analyst at Kennedy Space Center. In this episode Phelps discusses his experiences in 2020 regarding working for NASA, BLM, God and mental health. This is an open and honest conversation about Phelps religious beliefs and science. There is also discussion about some of NASA's missions and questions about the universe. The views shared are the opinions of Norman L. Phelps II and not NASA or Kennedy Space Center.

In this episode Nathan Canto - Creative Pastor at Hillsong SF talks about mental, spiritual, physical health during 2020 and beyond. Canto uses powerful analogies about self-care, self-reflection, and growth mindset. He also speaks about public worship and having a relationship with God. If you'd like to be enlightened, have a look. Canto's contact info is: [email protected] IG @nathanmichaelcanto

Season Finale - Dr. Antoine Crosby is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who completed his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Atlanta, Georgia and received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in San Francisco, California. Through training he has worked with clients in various settings including community mental health centers, university counseling centers, inpatient hospital units, and forensic settings. In these settings he has been afforded the opportunity to work with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. More specifically, Dr. Crosby’s clinical experience and passion involves working with ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender minorities across the lifespan, individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, substance use, and other marginalized groups.. This episode Dr. Antoine Crosby talks about being a Pastor's Kid (PK), depression, Black Lives Matter, race, trauma and social injustices men of color experience. This episode is filled with tips to maintain positive mental health during COVID as well. Dr. Crosby also speaks to the influx of working professionals moving back home with their parents. The psychological ramifications that both adult children and parents experience, while coexisting together. Dr. Crosby also discusses what sufferings LGBTQQIIA+ endure during these trying times. Dr. Crosby's info Instagram: @iamunapologetically_me email: [email protected]

Anugreh Sapra is a Certified Gallup Strengths Finder Coach. He owns his own Consulting business, coaches and helps build teams into world class organizations. Anugreh graduated from Hillsong College in Australia, with a Bachelors degree in Theology and a Masters in Divinity, in Biblical Studies. This discussion entails finding and focusing on your strengths in order to live a better and fulfilled purpose and life. This was an amazing and spectacular discussion. Anugreh's contact information is Instagram @anugreh email: [email protected]

Many parents are making tough decisions about educating their children during COVID-19. The topic of this episode is Home Schooling and Distance Learning with Emily Walley. Emily is a credentialed, certified teacher, for 6 years and an Educational Consultant in California. She gives vital tips for parents who have children in general education and those who have IEP plans. Emily started her own Educational Consulting business. She is an expert at teaching and tutoring various subjects to children of various ages. This is a very helpful and rich conversation. Her contact info: IG @emilygracetutoring and blog/business website https://emilygracetutoring.com/home/

Tysen Graham is a Masters Level Social Worker in New Jersey who worked with the Severely Mentally Ill (SPMI) population and currently works with DDI patients. Ms. Graham has worked in medical facilities, clinics, hospitals and psychiatric facilities all over New Jersey. She was born and raised in Jersey City NJ. This episode entails capitalism, mental health funding, Black Lives Matter, government policy and President Trump's mental health.