Village Mentality the Podcast

Hello beautiful people! Join me on Village Mentality Wednesday for a brand NEW episode. 

This week, I'll be talking about Narcissistic Behavior and its Impact on Our Mental Health. Let's learn together about the ways in which this type of abuse impacts our mental, physical and cognitive health. If you are dealing with this kind of abuse, trust me when I say that you are NOT alone and there is help available to you so that you can begin the healing process!

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," The risk of heart attacks increase during the holiday season (the last week in December to be exact), find out why. Also, we are celebrating Kwanzaa!!! Learn all about Wednesday's Principle (Day 3) - Ujima.

As always, you know that there will be plenty of music too! Tonight, I will be featuring music from one of my favorite artists from the 80's, Phil Collins. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

*I do not own the music played during this episode

Happy Holidays Beautiful People from Village Mentality the Podcast!!!

In tonight's episode, I'll be talking about, 'The Importance of Sleep.' Lets learn together just how sleep disturbances can impact our mental health. 

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," We were all stunned to learn about the unexpected death by suicide of Stephen "tWitch" Boss. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all his family and loved ones. Also, have you heard about the so-called, Tripledemic? Find out what it is and the preventative measures that we can take to protect ourselves and each other!

As always, you know that there'll be plenty of music from my musical jukebox, and this week, it's our turn Queens...that's right! We'll be listening to music from some of the most popular girl groups from the 90's. So sit back, relax and enjoy!

*I do not own any music played during this episode

Good evening Kings and Queens!!! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Check out this brand new episode.

Tonight, I'll be talking about Assimilation. Now, we may all be familiar with the term but have we ever thought about the impact that it has on our mental health? Let's learn together.

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," I will be talking about Holiday Stress and Anxiety. If you think that you're alone...think again! I'll give some tips on how you can navigate the holiday season.

As always, you know that there will plenty of music from my musical jukebox. Tonight, we will be listening to the music of some popular 90's Boy Bands...yup, I'm rolling back the hands of time. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!!!

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

Hello Kings and Queens! Please join me for the Season 5 Finale of Village Mentality. This week I will be talking about the "Black Maternal Mortality Rates." Why are our Black women dying at much higher rates than anyone else and what can be done to improve Black Maternal Mortality Rates? Let's learn together about some of the conditions that occur during pregnancy and postpartum.

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month! All month long, I have been talking about this serious issues and how it impacts all of our lives. as well as to talk about the ways that we can help to prevent it! Let's Talk About It! 

As always, there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox! Check this BRAND new episode AND Season 5 finale of Village Mentality on September 28 at 6pm EST.

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

Hey there beautiful people! Join me on Wednesday, September 14 at 6pm for this week's episode of Village Mentality. This week, I'll be talking about White Immunity. What is it and how does it differ from White Privilege? Let's learn together!

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Something very important happened this year in answer to the mental health crisis in our country, in the hopes of establishing a better response to individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis, to ensure that we have more positive outcomes, providing support and resources to those who desperately need them. Let's Talk About the implementation of 988!

As always, there will be PLENTY of music from my musical jukebox, so sit back, relax, unwind, and enjoy the show.

*I do not own the music played during this episode

Hello Beautiful People!!! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! In today's episode, I'll be talking about something that is becoming a growing concern and it is effecting our Kings and Queen-in-training, "Campus-Based Discrimination." Let's learn together how these practices are impacting our children's college experiences AND, even more so,  their mental health.

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," Have you ever experienced Passive-Aggressive behavior OR have you ever been the one to behave this way towards someone else? Sarcasm and Patronizing statements are some of the more common forms of this draining and damaging behavior...sound familiar? Let's Talk About It...AND as always...

there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox...OH AND, someone's celebrating a BIG birthday milestone this weekend, can you guess WHO it is? Sit back, relax and enjoy!

*I do not own any music played during this episode

Hello beautiful people!!! After dealing with some technical difficulties, we are back in "the village" ready to continue with Season 5.

In this week's episode, I'll be talking about the way that social media impacts body image and what we can do to curate a healthier social media experience. 

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," I have always believed that one of the key ways that we can help to de-stigmatize mental illness, is to be able to have open, honest conversations about the struggles individuals with lived experience face each and every day. Let's talk about the disparities in mental health care that make it difficult for BIPOC communities to seek the treatment and support that they so desperately need. Also, the term "Embodiment" is one that we may not realize can help us in the practice of self-care, tune in to find how.

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

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

Good evening Kings and Queens!!! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! 

What we think of ourselves can either set us up for failure or success. While we think about other people's opinions, the most important opinion, is our own. Learn the benefits of having a positive self-image.

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," July has been designated, National BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month. I will share with you 3 of the biggest misconceptions of mental health in the Black community. Charles and Willa Bruce purchased beachfront property 100 years ago, by claims of eminent domain, the land was taken away from this African American couple...hear all about the historic move made, to right this wrong.

As always, there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox! So tune in.

*I do not own the music played during this episode

Hey beautiful people, get ready for a BRAND NEW episode of Village Mentality. Have you ever heard the term, "Passing?" Well, I'll be talking about all the different ways that people have used this concept to avoid racial discrimination, pursue upward mobility AND more!

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," I'll continue talking about PTSD and how racial trauma affects communities of color. Parents, there's a chronic issue with school absenteeism that's happening across the country...hear all about it.

As always, there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox...so tune in and check out this latest episode.

*I do not own any music played during this episode

Hello beautiful people! In this week's episode of Village Mentality, I'll be talking with you about "Race Norming" are you familiar with this term? Well, it has been an important part of our lives, particularly in communities of color. Find out how it impacts our lives and why it could be potentially dangerous to our health.

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It", there have been 3 mass shootings this month alone...remembering the students and the teachers of Robb Elementary. Also, June is National PTSD Awareness Month, let's learn about this mental health condition together so that we can provide effective support to those around us who are living with this condition and learn how can we take care of ourselves during times of distress.

There's plenty of music from my musical jukebox...so pull up, and check out this BRAND NEW episode of Village Mentality!

*I do not own the rights to the music in this episode.