Year end reflections! Remembering the WHY!

In this episode, naturopathic physician, Dr. Firlande Volcy, gives great insight on why proper nutrition in children and teens is so vital and offers great direction on food and supplement choices. Healthy meal prep tips, the do's and dont's of nutrition and why gut health matters in children are all discussed in this episode! In the middle of a pandemic, it is more important  than ever that we are armed with information on how to keep our young ones, and ourselves, healthy and thriving. Young people who are holistically well is the goal and all of that is discussed right here! Don't try to figure this out by yourself, come on in the village and get this wisdom!

In this bonus episode, I offer insight that will, hopefully, awaken the audacious doer in you! When you think about the extraordinary courage that it took for Harriet Tubman to perform the valiant acts that she did, what could you accomplish if you took on the courageous spirit of Harriet? Let's talk about it! See you on the front porch!

 Do you know the signs of depression  and other forms of mental stress to look out for in children and teens? Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death in Black children aged 10-14, and the third leading cause of death in Black adolescents aged 15-19?  In this episode, Crystal Winfield-Edwards, LCSW, helps us navigate the nuanced topic of mental health in Black youth. We journey into the impact of trauma, coping mechanisms, community induced PTSD, strategies for addressing and overcoming mental health challenges and the need for our young people to have "safe spaces." Our youth need to know that their mental health matters!   Let's get into it! See you on the front porch!

Did you know that 40% of U.S. human trafficking victims are African Americans, with the overwhelming majority of that number being African American girls and women? In this episode, we're taking a serious look into the truth about human trafficking, sex trafficking in particular, and how this phenomenon overwhelmingly impacts vulnerable black girls and women. Here to educate and walk us through this discussion is Monika Johnson-Hostler, Executive Director of the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA). Villagers, let's get educated so that we can be the change we want to see. Our girls deserve more! See you on the front porch!

To find out how to get involved in the fight against sexual violence and/or sex trafficking in your state, please visit https://www.nsvrc.org

Welcome to Season 2 of the Village Vibes Only Podcast! Come on in the village and feel the vibes, and let's get this season poppin'! Meet you on the front porch!

Habari Gani?! Happy Kwanzaa! Ujima!

Ujima means collective work and responsibility. In other words, my brother's problems are my problems. On Day 3 of Kwanzza, let's unpack this Ujima principle and its importance to black youth being raised to be conscious of community ills and seeing themselves as solutionists and helpers one to another. They, too, are their brother's (and sister's) keeper. Here to walk us through this is Dr. Danielle Whylly, an expert on community outreach and youth advocacy. Grab your snacks, meet me on the front porch and let's get this wisdom! See you in the village!

Part 2 of The Parenting Pull Up: The Healthy Black Family episode! Be sure to check out Part 1 of this discussion first!
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We can agree that parenting isn't easy, right?! With parents being at the very center of the nuclear family, our actions and decisions have a direct impact on the wholeness of our children and the health of the family unit. Though parenting may be difficult, we owe it to the next generation to do what's necessary to try to get this parenting thing right! 

Drop in the village and  listen in on this 2-part discussion as host, Meoshuh Jackson, and guest villager, her husband David Jackson,  share parenting gems they've gathered on their parenting journey aimed at building healthy parent-child relationships, promoting the health of the black nuclear family and preparing children to be well-balanced adults! Meet you on the front porch!

We can agree that parenting isn't easy, right?! With parents being at the very center of the nuclear family, our actions and decisions have a direct impact on the wholeness of our children and the health of the family unit. Though parenting may be difficult, we owe it to the next generation to do what's necessary to try to get this parenting thing right! 

Drop in the village and  listen in on this 2-part discussion as host, Meoshuh Jackson, and guest villager, her husband David Jackson,  share parenting gems they've gathered on their parenting journey aimed at building healthy parent-child relationships, promoting the health of the black nuclear family and preparing children to be well-balanced adults! Meet you on the front porch!

It's my birthday!!! I want to switch it up a lil'. On this birthday, rather than receive, I want to give to all of you the gift of inspiration  to become your BIGGEST self! Join me in the village to see what I'm talking about on this bonus birthday episode! See you on the front porch--Let's go!