The Smoke Break

On this week’s episode we talk with comedian Brent Lowrey about the desire to people please and how that may make it difficult to find your voice.

This weeks musical guest is Rachelle Cochran aka Dirty Racket who shares her ideas on hope and who is a source of that for her.

On this weeks episode of “The Smoke Break” we discuss anxiety and how that can effect everything from creativity to daily life.

We’re then joined by Malik Rayshon for a gripping and exclusive hip hop set, followed by a sit down with him to discuss the creative process, the difficulties of creating, and how he navigates them.

Episodes premiere on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio every Sunday and release on all platforms Monday at 6pm!

On this weeks episode of The Smoke Break, we talk with Musician Micki XO about empathy and neurodivergence.

We also discuss finding silver linings after a breakdown.

Episodes premiere on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio every Sunday and release on all platforms Monday at 6pm!

On this weeks episode of The Smoke Break, we talk with comedian Dennis Cruise about mortality and self medication.

We also talk with musical guest Edward Berneir about motivation and the intersectionality of art.

New episodes premiere every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Recorded episodes drop on ALL platforms Monday at 6pm!

On this weeks episode we talk with Comedian G Wade about being authentic and the way this shows up in our lives.

We also discuss the topic of trauma and it many forms and how we can react and respond to those feelings.

Episodes air on Shady Pines and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio Sundays from 9-10am! Recordings drop Mondays on ALL platforms at 6pm!

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we talk with Comedian Hewitt Pagenstecher about time management and maintaining relationships in our community.

Our musical guest MamaFi joins us to discuss accountability and what that can look like in our lives.

Episodes air on Shady Pines and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio Sundays from 9-10am! Recordings drop Mondays on ALL platforms at 6pm!

Our first in person live episode features storyteller and Harm Reduction advocate Jasmine Nothing who talks to us about the importance and (and unimportance) of decision making.Musical Guest is Laryssa Birdseye who shares with us her experience of mental health in the music industry.We also get stand-up comedy from Kyle Adams and Amanda Lynn Deal who talk to us about grief and judgements.Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify and YouTube. Episodes drop every Monday at 6pm

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break, we talk with friend of the pod Liz Markwood about the importance of reaching out and taking an active part in managing our mental health. We also discuss healing from our childhoods while trying to maintain our family connections. Episodes drop on all platforms Mondays at 6pm

On this weeks episode of The Smoke Break, we talk with Jamal Coleman about risk taking and anxiety management.

We also talk with Free Tillman about the focus it takes to be a working performer.

Stick around for a freestyle perfromance from Jamal with beats by Free Tillman

Episodes drop on all platforms every Monday at 6pm.

On this weeks episode of “The Smoke Break,” we discuss how uncertainty about about our physical health might create distress in our mental health.

We also discuss the importance of responding rather than reacting and how choosing that response gives us time to pick the best option.

Episodes drop on all platforms every Monday at 6pm!