Village Mentality the Podcast

Hello Beautiful People!!! It's Village Mentality Wednesday.

In this week's episode, I'll be talking about Positive Stress and Resilience.

In my segment. "Let's Talk About It," May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I'll be sharing some myths and facts about mental health. The more we learn about mental illness, the better equipped we become to support those who live with mental health conditions.

Check out who I will be highlighting for Black History Wednesday, and as always, there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox!

So sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

*I do not own any of the music played during this episode

Good evening Kings and Queens! Welcome to another episode of Village Mentality!!!

In tonight's episode, I'll be focusing on our youth as I talk about Racial and Systemic Factors That Impact Black, and African-American Communities.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I will be revisiting a topic that I have spoken about previously, Imposter Syndrome. There are more people who are experiencing feelings associated with this type of mindset. Let's talk about it and see if there is anything that resonates with you! Check out who I will be highlighting for Black History Wednesday.

As always, you know that there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox. Sit back, relax and enjoy!!

*I do not own any of the music played during this episode

Hello beautiful people! Welcome to another episode of Village Mentality!

In this week's episode, "Is There Wisdom in Trauma?" What can we learn from trauma? During the healing process, I believe that there's an opportunity for us to learn more about ourselves and each other, deepening relationships and personal connections with one another. Those who experience trauma also might develop a deeper sense of connection to something larger than themselves, whether it is spiritual or religious in nature or just the world as a whole.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let's continue to talk about some of the myths and the facts concerning our thoughts and perceptions about mental health. Also, check out who I will be highlighting in Black History Wednesday.

As always, there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

*I do not own any of the music played during this episode

Hello beautiful people! It's Village Mentality Wednesday! Check out this brand new episode.

In this week's episode, I'll be talking about, "How Stigma and Discrimination Impacts Persons with Mental Health Conditions. Stigma can be so powerful that you will go to great lengths to remain silent about how much you are struggling, because you are so fearful that your friends or family will not understand or make you feel even worse than you already do. Over the past few decades, we’ve come a long way in

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," Learn about 9 tips that parents can use to talk with their children about mental health. Also, check out who I will be highlighting for Black History Wednesday. As always, there will be plenty of music too!

*I do not own any of the music played during this episode

Hello beautiful people, it's Village Mentality Wednesday!

Tune in this week as I talk about, "The Importance of Identifying Your Triggers. At some point in your life you may have experienced a traumatic event. As a result, there may certain sounds, words, smells...etc., that may cause (trigger) a reaction from you that you may not understand. Let's learn together about the different types of triggers and how important it is to know which kind of trigger may be impacting you.

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," It's that time of year again where millions of our children and youth return to school. Let's talk about what it means to return to school and how distressing that can be for some of our children and why. Also, check out who I will be highlighting for Black History Wednesday.

As always, there will be plenty music from my musical jukebox!

*I do not own any of the music played during this episode

Hello Kings and Queens! Welcome back to another episode of Village Mentality!!

In this episode, I'll be talking about things that can help us build resilience against stress. But there are also factors that might make it harder to be resilient, such as experiencing discrimination or lacking support.

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," Let's talk about how we can prevent microaggressive behavior. Check out who I'll be highlighting for Black History Wednesday, and you know that there will be plenty of music too! So, sit back, relax and enjoy!

*I do not own any of the music played during this episode

Hello Kings and Queens! It's Village Mentality Wednesday which means that it's time for a Brand New episode!!!

This week, I will be talking about 4 Different Attachment Styles that we have as adults. Tune in to see which style you identify with and how it may impact your mental health.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I am always talking about the importance of self-care. Let's talk about some helpful tips that can promote positive mental health and wellness. Also, check out who I will be highlighting for Black History Wednesday!!

As always, there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox. Get comfy, sit back and relax and enjoy!

*I do not own any music played during this episode

Hello Kings and Queens! It's Village Mentality Wednesday.

In this week's episode, I will be talking about Social Justice and Mental Health. Social Justice and Mental Health are intricately connected and critical areas of concern today. Ongoing discrimination and inequality can have profound impacts on our mental health, while poor mental health can create barriers to accessing social justice.

April is a National Stress Awareness Month. Let's talk about ways that we can recognize stressors that may be affecting your health! Also, check out who I will be highlighting for Black History Wednesday!

As always there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

*I do not own any music played during this episode.

Hello Kings and Queens! It's Village Mentality Wednesday and it is time for a BRAND NEW episode.

Tonight, I will be talking about "African-American Children: Experiencing Grief & Loss. There is a definitive gap when it comes to race, and more and more people are starting to understand the scope of this issue. Data shows that Black and Brown children disproportionately impacted by grief: They are 2x more likely to have a father die and 3x more likely to have a mother die compared to their White counterparts. Let's learn together about this very important issue.

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is normal and everyone experiences it in response to situations that are considered threatening or dangerous. Let's Talk About It.

Check out who I will be highlighting in Black History Wednesday, and as always there will be plenty of music in my musical jukebox. So sit back, relax. and enjoy!

*I do not own any music played during this episode

Hello Kings and Queens, It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!!

In this week's episode, I will be talking about, "Shifting Your Mindset." Change can be challenging, whether a significant change or a minor one. However, embracing change can lead to personal growth, fulfillment, and healthier relationships. People who welcome mindset shift and adopt to new situations may also experience improved mental health, including decreased anxiety and depression. Let's talk about it and let's learn together how it can be helpful to build resilience.

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," March is Self-Harm/Self-Injury Awareness Month. There are various forms of Self-Harm, tune in to learn all about them. Also, check out who I will be highlighting for Black History Wednesday.

As always, there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

*I do not own any of the music played during this episode