Change The Narrative with JD Fuller
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsJoin JD Fuller as she breaks down the social narrative through a mental health lens. As a licensed clinical, social worker, educator, activist and truth seeker, JD engages with Hollywood royalty to host deep conversations with a wide variety of people exploring and defining what it will take to change the narrative.
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Black History Saved My Life with Ernest Crimm III Pt. 2
November 18, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBJD continues her conversation with Ernest Crimm III, the man who says Black History saved his life and wrote a book about it. He is a self-proclaimed Black History Advocate who is a native of the south side of Chicago and a product of the late 80's. Mr. Crimm is a University of Illinois Urbana Champaign alumni who advocates for Black History, equity and justice as a speaker, cultural consultant, socio political commentator, cast member on the PBS documentary ‘Divided We Fall’, author of the ...
Black History Saved My Life with Ernest Crim III
November 11, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThe man who says Black History Saved My Life and wrote a book about it is known as Mr. Ernest Crim III. He is a self-proclaimed Black History Advocate who is a native of the southside of Chicago and a product of the late 80's. Mr. Crim is a University of Illinois Urbana Champaign alumni who advocates for Black History, equity and justice as a speaker, cultural consultant, socio political commentator, cast member on the PBS documentary ‘Divided We Fall’, author of the Amazon best-seller, Blac...
Plantation Theory with John Graham Pt. 2
November 04, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBJD continues the conversation with scholar, author, historian, corporate consultant and truth seeker John Graham to talk about the disparities in education and corporate America as it pertains to the black experience. John Graham is an author of a book that speaks for those who've been without a voice throughout their professional career. Plantation Theory: The Black Professional’s Struggle Between Freedom & Security, showcases the realities that countless black corporate professionals face...
Plantation Theory with John Graham
October 28, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBJD sits down with scholar, author, historian, corporate consultant and truth seeker John Graham to talk about the disparities in education and corporate America as it pertains to the black experience. John Graham is the author of a book that speaks for those who've been without a voice throughout their professional career. Plantation Theory: The Black Professional’s Struggle Between Freedom & Security, showcases the realities that countless black corporate professionals face despite best e...
Inclusive Excellence with Garrison Hayes
October 21, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBGarrison Hayes is a Content Strategist,Social Media Marketer, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant and a Brand Consultant. He is currently DEI at Greenhouse Software and he helps Companies Amplify Diverse Voices through Powerful Video Content. He was also a Mogul Top 100 DEI Leader of 2021. Garrison is a Content Creator serving “thumb-stopping educational content to a 260,000+ follower community. He is a history devotee and a natural storyteller. What You Will Hear: Influencer vs con...
Immigrant to Activist with Thomas Kennedy Pt. 2
October 14, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MBThomas Kennedy writes about corruption and corporate greed. He is a journalist, organizer, writer and an immigrant. Thomas graduated with an International Relations major from Florida International University and a master's in Community and Social Change from the University of Miami. Thomas has worked for nonprofits and civil rights organizations, including Service Employees, International Union, The New Florida Majority and as the Political Director for the Florida Immigration Coalition, m...
Immigrant to Activist with Thomas Kennedy
October 07, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThomas Kennedy writes about corruption and corporate greed. He is a journalist, organizer, writer and an immigrant. Thomas graduated with an International Relations major from Florida International University and a master's in Community and Social Change from the University of Miami. Thomas has worked for nonprofits and civil rights organizations, including Service Employees, International Union, The New Florida Majority and as the Political Director for the Florida Immigration Coalition, m...
Sustained Activism with Dr. Bryan Leyva pt. 2
September 30, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBDr. Bryan Leyva is an AfroLatinx physician activist who studies the intersections of medicine, racism, and social inequality. He has a background in community organizing, social justice art, and public health research, and sees all his work as being part of a larger effort to decolonize and diversify medicine and achieve equity in healthcare. His research, rooted in social justice frameworks and community engagement, has been published in journals like NEJM, JAMA Internal Medicine, Journal o...
Sustained Activism with Dr. Bryan Leyva
September 23, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBDr. Bryan Leyva is an AfroLatinx physician activist who studies the intersections of medicine, racism, and social inequality. He has a background in community organizing, social justice art, and public health research, and sees all his work as being part of a larger effort to decolonize and diversify medicine and achieve equity in healthcare. His research, rooted in social justice frameworks and community engagement, has been published in journals like NEJM, JAMA Internal Medicine, Journal o...
Sustained Activism with Dr Leyva
September 23, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBDr. Bryan Leyva is an AfroLatinx physician activist who studies the intersections of medicine, racism, and social inequality. He has a background in community organizing, social justice art, and public health research, and sees all his work as being part of a larger effort to decolonize and diversify medicine and achieve equity in healthcare. His research, rooted in social justice frameworks and community engagement, has been published in journals like NEJM, JAMA Internal Medicine, Journal of...
Breaking The Rules for Good with Dr. Udit Kondal
September 16, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBUdit Kondal MD MPH is a Ventura county-based Board Certified Family Medicine Physician. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine, Board Certified in Family Practice (ABFM), and magna cum laude from Columbia University NY. Udit "Dr. Oo" Kondal, MD, MPH is a lifelong activist involved in Anti-police brutality work and Veganism. A budding Marxist Family doctor, multi-instrumentalist music, singer-songwriter music producer who loves to surf, skate, and play with his cat, Dr. Oo b...
Proactive Community Policing with Officer KD Kole Patterson
September 09, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBKole Patterson is a 26 year old police officer born and raised in the Dayton Ohio area. Kole played college football at an HBCU in Charleston, West Virginia called West Virginia state university. He was a four year starter and a three-year captain. He won many awards, but takes the most pride in winning the teammate of the year award the spring of his junior year.Kole went on to become a police officer and has been doing so for three and a half years. He began to really gain social media pre...
Young, Black and Aware with Leteria Bailey pt 2
September 02, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBJD continues her conversation with Leteria Bailey. Leteria is a motivated Jamaican-American professional with a passion for serving and advocating for youth and people of color (POC). Through her work serving 5 NGOs in Montgomery County, Maryland, Leteria has researched and developed digital platforms, coordinated public facing organization events, and supported the distribution of over 1.3 million dollars to fund countywide youth development programs. She is currently working with Amgen in...
Multicultural Classroom with Roberto German
August 19, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBRoberto is an award-winning Dominican American educator with over 15 years of educational administrative experience. Since teaching 9th grade English, he has worked in and led schools from Prek to 12th grades in the public, private, and charter sectors. He has brought innovative leadership ideas to revamp school cultures in order to meet student needs and help them improve. His work is characterized by a passion for supporting young people, prioritizing social justice, and a dedication to ex...
Black Thought with Anthony Elden
August 12, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBAnthony Elden is self-described as a progressive Democrat, a history teacher, a change maker, a social media content creator, and a community builder. He has campaigned and is currently running his own social media channels and platforms. Tony has been able to develop social media community, building skills, such as copywriting. Marketing. Advertising community engagement management, and much more. Tony is always teaching and helping us to learn. He is critical race theory. What You Will H...
Say Their Name: Empowering People Who Are in Pain with Laura Jane Peterson
August 05, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBLaura Jane Peterson is a civil rights activist and community organizer who has been a sales director with a demonstrated history of growing account revenue, clients, and sales. She has the ability to imagine it and then makes it happen. Since October 2020 this innovator became the founder of Say Their Names LA which is an established network of support, mutual aid and resources for families whose loved ones were killed by police violence in LA. Laura identifies as an abolitionist, activist,...
Wholehearted Self Embodiment with Phoenix Gibbs
July 29, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBPhoenix Gibbs is a motivational speaker, affirmations, author, and self embodiment coach for single, free-spirited, aquarius lesbians. Through self embodiment, she guides them through releasing emotional and mental detachment to help attract the person who will accept them for who they are. Phoenix is also a wedding officiant and the author of a book called 365 Days of Affirmation for the Mind, Heart, Body, and Spirit, an affirmation biography about turning trauma and abuse she experienced...
Faithing It with Cora Jakes
July 22, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBJust call me Cora. She says to everyone she meets, and we do. Cora Jakes is a dedicated warrior. She's a pastor, an author, a mother and daughter to the world renowned Bishop Jakes, the first lady Serita Jakes of The Potter's House. Cora is unafraid to show the delicious imperfectly perfect human that she is, mirroring humanity for all to savor. She is a leader in the community and is a healer who also is the director of the children's ministry at The Potter's House of Dallas. We are thrill...
Leading with Passion with Mark Itkin
July 15, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBHave you ever heard of the Real World, Big Brother, Biggest Loser or American Gladiator? JD’s guest in this episode is the greatest packaging agent of all time and the architect of television as we know it today. Some call it reality, some call it nonfiction and some call it unscripted. Whatever you wanna call it, Mark Itkin is responsible for it. Mark is the most respected agent in the business, even today, post-retirement. Mark is a true visionary who never takes no for an answer. If he...
Evolving and Setting Boundaries with Eden Alpert
July 08, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBA native Angelina Eden Alpert has grown up in and around the music industry. Her dad is an icon, the legendary Herb Alpert. Eden is a true connector. She truly loves to connect people to worlds that they wouldn't otherwise be exposed to. Eden, who has her degree in fashion from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising uses her sense of style to create spaces where people come together to make music and often donate for her special causes. She's managing director of the incredible j...
Normalizing Therapy with Priya Harpaul
July 01, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBPriya Harpaul is a New York-based therapist and the force behind @The_Therapy_Notebook on Instagram and TikTok. During the pandemic she started the Instagram account to give back and educate the public about mental health. Priya takes an intersectional approach to therapy knowing that our culture and how we exist in society have major influences on our mental health. Priya is on a mission to change the narrative by removing the stigma of seeking mental health services and we are here for it...
Debunking the Myths of Eating Disorders with Giva Wilkerson.
June 24, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBGiva Wilkerson, M.A., MPA, Masters of Public Communications is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Indiana University Bloomington. She joins JD to talk about eating disorders. Giva recovered from her eating disorder and it's through that journey coupled with her perspective on life, social justice, activism, and health that have deeply changed her.
Diverse Learning with Ashley Gulyas and Megan Reid
June 17, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 67.9 MBThis week's guests Megan Reid and Ashely Gulyas are changing the narrative when it comes to education for kids and adults and learning through the good old fashioned book. Ashley aka “Diversify Our Parenting” is a mom, music teacher, instagrammer and Megan Reid aka “I Have a Book 4 That”, is also an author, blogger and a mother. Megan and Ashley give new meaning to unlearning white washed history. They are both teachers, moms, readers and living in accountability for diversifying our paren...
Dismantling White Supremacy with Xavier Linka Looper
June 10, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBPrejudice meets power equals. Racism says our guests today Chase Linka Looper, soon to be legally Xavier Linka Looper. Xavier is a father, activist and disabled veteran. If you want to hear the true story of the birth of the United States and not the whitewashed version, you must listen to Xavier. He has made it his mission to use his white privilege responsibly. He recognizes his power and uses it to educate about racism, LGBTQ plus rights and women's rights. His platforms are quickly gro...
Fight Goddess with Chris Jackson-Baldwin
June 03, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBYou probably don’t recognize D854/105 but this week’s guest does. They are the patent numbers for the first ever patent for a punching bag since 1800. This badass entrepreneurial fitness expert has managed a way to take out her mental energy, anguish, anger, sadness, anxiety, fill in the blank and a fitness gain in the creation of Skullz, the first double end punching bag. Chris Jackson Baldwin is impassioned about changing the fitness and empowerment narrative and she is kicking some butt ...
Spook! America’s Nightmare with Meshaun Labrone pt. 2
May 27, 2022 12:10 - 27 minutes - 64.1 MBIf the lyrics of Meshaun Labrone’s life were to tell a story it may be how it all comes true, how to be of service, how to assist and be you. When you listen to his music and watch his creativity you will hear the journey, transformation and flow of his life's intricacies and secrets. How does someone go from service, 13 years of being a state of Florida corrections officer, a metropolitan police officer in DC and still a court security officer contracted by US Marshals into what would see...
069 Spook! America’s Nightmare with Meshaun Labrone pt. 2
May 27, 2022 11:10 - 27 minutes - 64.1 MBIf the lyrics of Meshaun Labrone’s life were to tell a story it may be how it all comes true, how to be of service, how to assist and be you. When you listen to his music and watch his creativity you will hear the journey, transformation and flow of his life's intricacies and secrets. How does someone go from service, 13 years of being a state of Florida corrections officer, a metropolitan police officer in DC and still a court security officer contracted by US Marshals into what would seem...
Spook! America’s Nightmare with Meshaun Labrone pt. 1
May 20, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIf the lyrics of Meshaun Labrone’s life were to tell a story it may be how it all comes true, how to be of service, how to assist and be you. When you listen to his music and watch his creativity you will hear the journey, transformation and flow of his life's intricacies and secrets. How does someone go from service, 13 years of being a state of Florida corrections officer, a metropolitan police officer in DC and still a court security officer contracted by US Marshals into what would see...
Influencing and Enforcing with Judge Alex
May 13, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBJD and Suzy are joined by Judge Alex, the host of the long-running hit show, Judge Alex and the CBS true crime hit Whistle Blower. What you may not know about the Cuban American former Dade county circuit judge, lawyer, speaker and author of Bench Book, a book and guide on closing arguments that is used by judges throughout Florida, is his journey. Judge Alex has lived in Florida his whole life after his family immigrated here from Cuba to flee Castro’s communist regime. He worked his way...
Fill the Gap with Marquita Thomas
May 06, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBMarquita Thomas is a speaker with her own TED talk, she is an award-winning marketing and brand consultant and an event developer who knows her way around Hollywood. She is the owner of Out and About events. Deeply understating the world of marketing, pr, creating tv, radio and multimedia campaigns as well as red carpet even productions, Marquita walks the red carpet every day. As a leader in her community, she is running for West Hollywood City Council and is currently the Executive Dire...
Gender Specific Medicine with Dr. Legato
April 29, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBGender expert Dr. Legato joins JD and Suzy to talk about gender amd medicine.
Gender Specific Medicine
April 29, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBGender expert Dr. Legato joins JD and Suzy to talk about gender amd medicine.
The Injustice System with Jolly Good Ginger
April 22, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBJD and Suzy welcome back Jolly Good Ginger to talk about the recent killings committed by cops and the lack of accountability in the justice system. Jolly Good Ginger has millions of followers who listen to his words and rants about racism. Born in the mountains of North Carolina, Jolly was raised not just around racists, but by them. He talks to white people about owning racism and what they can do about it. He has become a huge internet sensation. Since we’ve seen him last he has had h...
Trauma and Healing: Coping through Laughter with Victor Gabriel
April 15, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBJDand Suzy welcome back Victor Gabriel. His new short film Hallelujah made its premiere at Sundance 2022. “To Know that my skin makes me royal, has been a journey.” Victor says. JD, Victor and Suzy are all connected in a special way. Vic and Suzy are colleagues, they went to Antioch together where they both got their masters in clinical psychology. JD was their favorite professor. Victor went a step further, going to AFI to finish the MFA program. Victor is just getting started, liste...
A More Perfect Union with Teri Ellen Cross Davis
April 08, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB“The scenes of the collection shine bright as the author tells us of the sensual, bold and unforgiving experience of growing up black in America!” shouts Madcreek Books, an imprint of the Ohio State University Press, about our esteemed guest’s latest collection of work, A More Perfect Union. Teri Ellen Cross Davis works her experience, music, identity, sexuality and vulnerability into the power of poetry. Teri is unafraid to change the narrative and swim under the sea of truth. She is a di...
American Blackness is Not a Monolith with Avery Kidd Waddell
April 01, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJD and Suzy are welcomed by multi hyphenate Avery Kidd Waddell. He has appeared in over 50 tv shows, over 40 commercials and he isn’t stopping anytime soon. Avery is a writer, producer, actor, father and creator, writer and actor of the multi-award winning movie and HBO’s pick for best feature film, Questions. Avery says that after watching movies all his life, he rarely saw portraits of people who look like him. He wanted to shine a light and bring forward everything as a black man and a...
Black Wealth and Health with Master Odi
March 25, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBOdilakachi W Hezekiah-Onwukwe, aka Master Odi, became fascinated with the idea on how human behavior could be modified simply through conversation and suggestion. He is a force of honesty. Odi specializes in afrocentric theory, racial identity, mental health wellness and financial behavioral issues. If you are a black man or woman and want to meet up with some truth, wellness, spiritual connection, and self actualization through mind, body, and spirit, in this episode, we have your man. W...
Conquering Self with Dr. Allycin Powell Hicks
March 18, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBDr. Allycin Powell Hicks, aka Dr. Ally, has her PhD in clinical psychology. She is the host of Discovery Plus and OWN’s tv show that she hosts with her mother, Dr. Cynthia, aptly named Like Mother Like Daughter. From self worth, to anxiety, to self doubt, Dr. Ally has the solution. She is an entrepreneur, a media personality and the creator of one of the coolest card decks called Doux. As a consultant, a coach, a mental health expert and brand strategist she helps others and shifts thei...
Conquering Self Allycin Powell Hicks
March 18, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBDr. Allycin Powell Hicks, aka Dr. Ally, has her PhD in clinical psychology. She is the host of Discovery Plus and OWN’s tv show that she hosts with her mother, Dr. Cynthia, aptly named Like Mother Like Daughter. From self worth, to anxiety, to self doubt, Dr. Ally has the solution. She is an entrepreneur, a media personality and the creator of one of the coolest card decks called Doux. As a consultant, a coach, a mental health expert and brand strategist she helps others and shifts their...
Getting Unstuck with Yvonne Victor
March 11, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBYvonne Victor is a certified life and business coach who transforms life through discovery, vision, strategy, action and accountability. She is the founder of Yvonne Victor Life Coach Life Design. She believes that we don't have to dream of the life we want, we can live it. She is an author, a dreamer, a life teacher, a speaker and mother and an entrepreneur. If you want the prize run the race. Listen in as she share her secrets and tools with JD on this episode.
Whiteness is a Culture and a Construct Pam Ditto
March 04, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 93.9 MBAttention white women! White women unite! Pam Ditto declares all of this, not because white women are smarter, but because they use that historical narrative to not stand up for justice, injustice and racism. Pam says that the road to success is not the one paved by the white man. She stands up to patriarchy, white people and white women. She is sick and tired of “white is right” and white women in particular who cannot tolerate the discomfort of change. She is honest, real and uses h...
Therapy is for Everyone with Mac Stanley Cazeau
February 25, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBMac Stanley is a licensed psychotherapist and the founder, creator and CEO of Therapy is for Everyone in New York and New Jersey, specializing in serving black men and women. Mac specializes in couples therapy where he processes everything from improving communication skills to healing from trauma and affairs to dating or recovering from a narcissist. Mac is passionate about changing the narrative in the black community and removing the stigma attached to therapy. His professional goal is...
The Art of Aging with Barbara Rose
February 18, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode JD invites Suzy’s mother Barbara Rose to discuss aging and motherhood. Listen in on a candid, heartfelt and honest conversation about motherhood and aging. Barbara Rose is an age activist, a teacher, a painter ,a poet, an author and Suzy’s mother. She has published over 13 books and won a national library award for her poetry. She has appeared on the Today Show, The Talk, E.T and Andy Cohen’s, “What what happens Live.”. She founded the first age march in history to celebr...
Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech World with Glenn Block
February 11, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBYou’re not supposed to be so blined with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong no matter who says it.” -Malcolm X. Glenn Block has this quote at the top of his LinkedIn page. Glenn has a wonderfully complex set of accomplishments, and just as importantly, goals that he is committing his life to achieving. He holds and MBA from Seatlle University Leadership Executive program and is and expert in technology he is an entrepreneur and mentor, an advocate and an accomplice ...
I Am Powerful with Nakeya Fields
February 04, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 82.4 MBNakeya T Fields is a USC graduate and a licensed social worker who has made play part of her career. The first generation college graduate in her family, Nakeya is a registered play therapist as well as founder and chair of the board for Therapeutic Play Foundation, a non-profit that seeks to build a healthier and a more resilient world for under-resourced communities. She is also a trauma informed restorative yoga teacher and is all about building space for mini yogis too. Nakeya is not ...
Speak Your Truth with Pierce Freelon revisit
January 21, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBDurham City Council member Pierce Freelon is an accomplished Hip Hop/soul/electronic musician and Emmy-award winning producer, director and professor from Durham, NC whose work has been featured on the TODAY Show and at NPR, Parents Magazine and more. He is the co-founder of the Emmy Award winning PBS web-series Beat Making Lab- an and has taught in the departments of Music and African American Studies at the University of NC at Chapel Hill. Pierce is the writer, composer and co-director of...
Raised by Racists Jolly Good Ginger Pt. 2 Revisit
January 07, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 75.6 MBDescription Jolly Good Ginger was born in the mountains of North Carolina, Jolly was raised, not just around racists, but by them. At age 15 he became an advocate taking his learnings from his upbringing into unlearning, relearning and being an advocate for social justice, civil justice and racism. He has become an internet sensation who speaks his truth. One of the things he says, “People are dying everyday, if you’re not part of the solution, get out of my way, good day.” What You ...
Raised by Racists with Jolly Good Ginger Revisit
December 31, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 97.1 MBJD and Suzy unpack the truth about racism and white America with advocate and influencerJolly Good Ginger. Jolly was born in the mountains of North Carolina. He was raised, not just around racists, but by them. At age 15 he became an advocate, taking his learnings from his upbringing into unlearning, relearning and being an advocate for social justice, civil justice and racism. He has become an internet sensation who speaks his truth. One of the things he says, “People are dying everyda...
Raised by Racists with Jolly Good Ginger revisit
December 31, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 97.1 MBJD and Suzy unpack the truth about racism and white America with advocate and influencerJolly Good Ginger. Jolly was born in the mountains of North Carolina. He was raised, not just around racists, but by them. At age 15 he became an advocate, taking his learnings from his upbringing into unlearning, relearning and being an advocate for social justice, civil justice and racism. He has become an internet sensation who speaks his truth. One of the things he says, “People are dying everyday...