TuneTheFork Podcast

Episode 102 welcomes celebrity bodyguard Tony Paulk (Big Tony). During our segment we discuss what it was like growing up as an only child, managing the need to have parental validation, and what it looks like to find your purpose.

Terrence Cunningham Is a father, singer, songwriter, author, and musician from Washington DC, and was a finalist on season 14 of The Voice. During our segment we discuss fatherhood, music, managing doubt, and his journey to success and beyond.

Episode 100 was honored to host friend, and sister Dr. Ianessa Humbert. During our discussion we discuss personal triggers, race, relationships, and our thoughts on Amanda Seales and her Club Shay Shay interview

In Episode 99, we welcome Sharron Rouse, founder of Kindness For Kidneys, and her sister Shonté Simpson. In this segment, we discuss Sharron's diagnosis of kidney disease and how this challenge deepened her faith and relationship with God. Additionally, Shonté shares how Sharron's illness came at one of her lowest points and how donating a kidney gave her a renewed sense of purpose, helping her overcome depression and suicidal ideation.

This is a story of triumph, love, and faith. These women are warriors who have transformed some of life's most unfortunate circumstances into a testament to the power of the Creator. Thank you both for your courage and perseverance.

Kindness for Kidneys is an international, voluntary nonprofit health organization dedicated to raising awareness and public health education of kidney disease. Our mission is to educate, encourage, and empower kidney warriors and their families.

LaDora is a Kansas City, Mo native, author, mother, mental health advocate, and someone I've known since I was 5 years old. During our episode, LaDora shares what it was like growing up the daughter of a prominent episcopalian pastor, and how her childhood shaped her. In addition, she talks about how she became a mental health advocate through her sons diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia.

Judah is a DC born music producer, studio owner/operator, horology appreciator, and businessman. During our episode we discuss his views on success, work ethic, and the importance of seeing things through.

Episode 96 welcomes channel family Brocky McKnight, and Joe Sampson. During this segment we discuss monumental life events in 2023 from losing close friends to gaining spiritual and marital insight. It is always a pleasure to host these brothers.

Mermaid Chè Monique is the founder of the Society of Fat Mermaids based in the DC/VA/MD area. She was featured in the 2023 Netflix Documentary "MerPeople", and encourages you to find your inner merbabe and embrace a joyous wholehearted life. Her aim is to diversify the image of merfolk and remind the world that FAT PEOPLE and FAT MERMAIDS are sexy, powerful, intelligent, capable, beautiful, free spirited, fun loving and worthy.

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Joevan Palmer is a healing coach, and therapist based in Atlanta, Ga. who specializes in helping people work through their traumas. During our segment we discuss surviving SA as a child, exploring sexual orientation, and his overall journey to find freedom. Yes, he's had some horrific things occur in his life, and many complex questions that he's worked to answer. As unfortunate as many parts of his life may be, Joevan doesn't consider himself a victim. He is determined to be defined by the freedom he has attained through his life path, and embrace the fullness of who he is as a man.

The old saying "to get to, you must go through" is real. Therapy is a tool that many use to make sense of their behavior patterns to help discover the pieces that contribute to life's blocked path. In many cases, this process includes confronting elements of your life that you've avoided by being in "autopilot" mode. An area impacted most by autopilot is our relationships. During this episode, K.S. lewis and I discuss the importance of communication when it comes to intimacy, and how the health of your relationship with others is directly related to the relationship you have with yourself.

Kay Lewis is a certified relationship coach, and psychotherapy intern scheduled to graduate in 2024 with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. Her clinical focus is sex therapy, sexual functioning/issues, anxiety, life transitions, exploration, PTSD, trauma, sexual mindfulness, somatic practices, and culinary therapy. Kay holds memberships in both the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).