Mental Dialogue
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Are Some Collegiate NIL Deals A Step Back For Women?
May 22, 2023 03:56 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBFormer gymnastic Olympic Gold Medalist, DOMINIQUE DAWES, recently expressed her concern about how the NAME, IMAGE, and LIKENESS (NIL) deals for women collegiate athletes, basically require the women to BARE IT ALL. Legendary Stanford University Women's basketball coach, TARA VANDERVEER, recently stated "Some NIL deals are a step back for women." Our special guest co-host AUTUMN SONATA is a tech architect that also models, and we ask her view on NILs as it relates to women's college athletic...
Should Black Women Feel Protected Around Black Men, Strangers Or Not?
May 14, 2023 14:04 - 2 hours - 55 MBAccording to FBI crime data, BLACK WOMEN are assaulted and raped more than other races in America. Some BLACK WOMEN say they feel protected by BLACK MEN, whereas others feel unprotected by them, WHY the difference? Are other RACES and CULTURES better at protecting their women, or does BLACK AMERICAN CULTURE misunderstand what protection of women should look like? Can we enforce cultural values or put in mechanisms to make BLACK WOMEN feel more protected? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questio...
Uplifting Black Culture: Are We Missing Something?
May 08, 2023 00:56 - 2 hours - 55.3 MBSpecial guests, psychotherapist DR. KATRINA PITTMAN, AND successful business owner DUANE DRAUGHON drop by to discuss why some BLACK PEOPLE focus on negativity and some even push mediocrity as the standard by ridiculing other AFRICAN AMERICANS. Also, this week EBONI K. WILLIAMS set off a firestorm with her elitist comments to IYANLA VANZANT about not dating BUS DRIVERS and how some successful Black people look down on others. WILLIAMS defended her position by citing a recent study that showe...
Empowering Black Youth: Do We Really Care?
April 30, 2023 06:57 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBDuring the pandemic lockdowns, Atlanta KEISHA LANCE BOTTOM initially released an ordinance to remove the "WATERBOYS" off the corners via POLICE ENFORCEMENT, until our special guest KACEY VENNINGS, co-founder of Helping Empower Youth stepped in and created an alternative to ensure those young men were not disregarded by the system. Second-hour guest DERRICK STANDIFER, founder of Life Is Like A Rubik’s Cube, has taught 1000s of Black youth how to tap into their genius via the Rubik’s Cube. W...
Shame Shifting: How Do I Overcome Feelings Of Inadequacy And Shame?
April 24, 2023 13:41 - 2 hours - 55 MBSHAME often makes people feel deeply flawed as a human, WORTHLESS, and in many cases, UNLOVABLE. Special guest psychologist DR. CURTIS JASPER drops by to discuss GUILT versus SHAME and overcoming feeling INADEQUATE or overcoming the abuse of a SHAME-SHIFTING NARCISSIST. When does GUILT turn into SHAME? Can we heal our SHAME alone or should we seek THERAPY? What techniques can be used to find SELF-WORTH again for those dealing with TOXIC SHAME? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's...
Why Are So Many Women Sexually Dissatisfied?
April 16, 2023 14:29 - 2 hours - 54.9 MBSpecial guest, ANGELA CONNER, the Mistress of Sexuality, drops by to discuss numerous women claiming to be dissatisfied with their SEX LIFE. Are their SEXUAL PARTNERS inadequate? Do they have the wrong approach or mindset about SEX? Can they spice things up with SEXUAL TOYS or PORNOGRAPHY? Can having numerous partners before a MARRIAGE or a committed relationship skew their perspective on their current partner? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT ...
Home And Car Buying: What I Wasn't Taught In High School?
April 10, 2023 13:47 - 2 hours - 55.9 MBDid you graduate high school with enough life skills, especially regarding budgets, credit scores, car purchasing, and home buying? If not, tune in as special guests, personal finance expert SHANI CURRY and real estate agent EPHRAIM ABDULLAH drop by to discuss what we should have been taught about those things in high school. Should future HOMEOWNERS wait for the perfect time in the market to purchase a home? Should you negotiate the INVOICE PRICE or INVENTORY PRICE when purchasing a car? ...
U.S. Dollar Future Looks Weak, How Can We Prepare?
April 01, 2023 20:17 - 2 hours - 110 MBSome countries worldwide, including RUSSIA, have agreed to switch from the U.S. DOLLAR to the CHINESE YUAN for their INTERNATIONAL TRADE CURRENCY. According to the news media, this could potentially lead to HYPERINFLATION in the U.S. ECONOMY. Special guest co-host 20-year financial advisor veteran DAVETT JONES and special guest, Chief Investment Officer for SC Capital, MICHAEL SUTTLAR II, drop by to discuss the future of the U.S. dollar worldwide. Is some of this media hype, or has the U.S....
A Different World: Why Did We Want That Dewayne & Whitley Love?
March 26, 2023 05:09 - 1 hour - 110 MBSpecial guest co-host ASHLEY JOHNSON-ALFORD drops by to discuss the Love story of DEWAYNE & WHITLEY on the 80's sitcom A DIFFERENT WORLD and how we see it differently 30 years later. Did DEWAYNE truly think he was good enough for WHITELY in the beginning? Eventually, DEWAYNE rejected WHITELY after years of DATING & SEX, so why did he decide to marry her only after BYRON asked her for marriage? Did DEWAYNE, the "nice guy," win the prize when he and WHITELY finally married? Did WHITELY choose...
A Different World: Why Did We Want That Dewayne & Whitley Love?
March 26, 2023 05:09 - 1 hour - 110 MBSpecial guest co-host ASHLEY JOHNSON-ALFORD drops by to discuss the Love story of DEWAYNE & WHITLEY on the 80's sitcom A DIFFERENT WORLD and how we see it differently 30 years later. Did DEWAYNE truly think he was good enough for WHITELY in the beginning? Eventually, DEWAYNE rejected WHITELY after years of DATING & SEX, so why did he decide to marry her only after BYRON asked her for marriage? Did DEWAYNE, the "nice guy," win the prize when he and WHITELY finally married? Did WHITELY choose...
Re-Education of the Negro: Necessary Conversations on Race, Sex, & Culture
March 18, 2023 17:47 - 2 hours - 110 MBHost MONTOYA SMITH, aka Black Socrates, releases his long-awaited book, and special guests attorney EDWARD C. HOPKINS II and fellow author EMILLE BRYANT drop in to experience Smith's unique commentaries from his book designed to invoke serious conversations on RACE, SEX, POLICE BRUTALITY, MARRIAGE, BLACK ECONOMICS, etc. Tune in, or better yet, call in to participate in the dialogue and #GIVEUSYOUR3CENTS. MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THI...
Who Taught You How To Be Broke?
March 12, 2023 15:38 - 2 hours - 111 MBJoin us as our special guest DAVETT JONES, author of Who Taught You How To Be Broke?, and special guest co-host ASHLEY THOMAS, Making Money Matter, drop by to discuss JONES' unique and simple approach to teaching others how to gain WEALTH and how to pass it down to the next generation. Are there MONEY HABITS we should teach our children? Is it possible to BUILD WEALTH if I don't make a lot of MONEY? When should assets be placed into a financial trust to pass down WEALTH? What does PAY YOURS...
What Did Your Parents' Relationship(s) Teach You About Marriage?
March 05, 2023 00:37 - 2 hours - 110 MBSpecial guest co-host AUTUMN SONATA and special guest relationship coach SINSEAR drop by as we ask our audience if their parents provided a HEALTHY or DYSFUNCTIONAL example for MARRIAGE? Should our parents discuss what it takes to have a successful MARRIAGE? What can you do if you only witnessed dysfunctional relationships but desire a healthy relationship for yourself? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK --- Send in a voice message: h...
Are There Anti-Black Black People?
February 26, 2023 17:35 - 1 hour - 110 MBSpecial guest co-host LATRICE ROSS (Diversity Consultant) drops by to discuss the concept of some AFRICAN AMERICANS disliking/hating other BLACK PEOPLE. Do BLACK PEOPLE harm each other due to SELF-HATRED? Why are many BLACK CONSERVATIVES categorized as SELF-HATING BLACK people? Is COLORISM a form of this SELF-HATRED? How does anyone, no matter their race, overcome ANTI-BLACKNESS? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK --- Send in a voic...
Economically Can Black People Save Ourselves? ft. Dr. Jared Ball
February 19, 2023 16:23 - 1 hour - 110 MBSpecial guest DR. JARED BALL, professor and author of The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power, drops by to discuss tangible steps AFRICAN AMERICANS can take to improve their economic status as a collective. Does the BLACK DOLLAR only circulate for six hours in the BLACK COMMUNITY? If AFRICAN AMERICANS spent more money with BLACK BUSINESSES, would that close the WEALTH GAP? Does the AFRICAN AMERICAN community need a BUYING BLACK MANIFESTO? Are REPARATIONS necessary, or would most BLAC...
Good Relationship, Bad Sex, How Can We Fix It?
February 11, 2023 19:04 - 1 hour - 110 MBSpecial guest, ANGELA CONNER, the Mistress of Sexuality, drops by to discuss spicing up relationships after the SEX has gotten inconsistent and/or redundant. How can couples rejuvenate their SEX LIFE? What if someone waits until MARRIAGE to have SEX, only to discover the SEX is continuously awful? Should spouses expect INFIDELITY from their partner if they don't fulfill their partner's sexual desires? Should PORN be introduced inside a marriage? What if their partner becomes physically unatt...
MD Throwblack: Black Panthers: Freedom Fighters or Radical Hate Group?
February 07, 2023 08:06 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis year (2016) marks the 50th anniversary of the BLACK PANTHER PARTY and MD brings in special guest, LARRY PINKNEY an ORIGINAL BLACK PANTHER to discuss how the PANTHERS are viewed in today's society. Did the BLACK PANTHERS start out as community organization that eventually got away from their principles? How did the PANTHERS feel about MARTIN LUTHER KING'S approach of NON-VIOLENCE? Did the FBI's COINTELPRO infiltrate to bring down the Party or did their own in fighting between HUEY P. ...
Should We Teach Black Youth It's OK To Be Arrested?
February 04, 2023 18:53 - 2 hours - 110 MBHost, MONTOYA SMITH aka BLACK SOCRATES has long been on record with his controversial stance that BLACK PARENTS should teach their children it is OK to be ARRESTED. Special guest, ATTORNEY MUWALI DAVIS, drops by to discuss MONTOYA'S stance and our rights during POLICE STOPS. During THE TALK with our BLACK CHILDREN, should we explain how RACIAL PROFILING makes it different for them? If you are innocent or, in the case of mistaken identity, what is the best way to respond to a potential arres...
Does Our Community Overvalue Being Right? featuring Eli Markus
January 28, 2023 19:03 - 2 hours - 111 MBSpecial guest ELI MARKUS, author of Secure The Throne, returns to discuss the idea of the value of being right in our society. For example, we are witnessing the unfortunate black-and-forth between former NFL player ED REED and HBCU Bethune-Cookman's decision to withdraw his coaching position at the university. Regardless of which side is correct, are there any lessons that can be evaluated in how "WHO IS RIGHT?" is being leveraged or misused under the circumstances? In other situations, how...
Beyond MLK Day: How Do We Build Upon Dr. King And Other Unsung Heroes' Legacy?
January 22, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWe invite special guests, Fulton County Commissioner MARVIN ARRINGTON JR and documentarian, ADELIN GASANA, to discuss DR KING'S LEGACY and how his father MARVIN HARRINGTON SR carried on DR KING's LEGACY as a CIVIL SERVANT after KING'S ASSASSINATION. We ask HARRINGTON JR what lessons he learned most from his father, ARRINGTON SR, aka MR. BO LEGS to help others who also may want to become CIVIL SERVANTS? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK ...
Did You Hear The Best Of Mental Dialogue 2022?
January 19, 2023 15:06 - 1 hour - 108 MBTHE BEST OF MENTAL DIALOGUE 2022 as BLACK SOCRATES and co-host HILARY ROBERTS discuss cuts from the top shows of 2022. CALL-IN 646.787.1691 and #GIVEUSYOUR3CENTS as we listen to cuts from some of our most listened-to shows, including 1. Why Are There So Many Damn RELATIONSHIP COACHES? 2. Can BLACK PEOPLE Handle The Truth About Ourselves? 3. What Do Women Bring To The Table? 4. What's The Difference Between TRADING And INVESTING? 5. Should Children Be Raised In A MALE-CENTERED Home? 6. Do WIV...
Did You Hear The Best Of Mental Dialgue 2022?
January 19, 2023 15:06 - 1 hour - 108 MBTHE BEST OF MENTAL DIALOGUE 2022 as BLACK SOCRATES and co-host HILARY ROBERTS discuss cuts from the top shows of 2022. CALL-IN 646.787.1691 and #GIVEUSYOUR3CENTS as we listen to cuts from some of our most listened-to shows, including 1. Why Are There So Many Damn RELATIONSHIP COACHES? 2. Can BLACK PEOPLE Handle The Truth About Ourselves? 3. What Do Women Bring To The Table? 4. What's The Difference Between TRADING And INVESTING? 5. Should Children Be Raised In A MALE-CENTERED Home? 6. Do WIV...
Has Integration Hurt Or Helped The African American Community?
January 15, 2023 13:57 - 2 hours - 112 MBDR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, near the end of his life, told his good friend, HARRY BELAFONTE, I fear I may have integrated my people into a burning house. I invite special guests BABA AMIN OJUOK, founder of the Uhuru Academy, and serial entrepreneur, WILLIAM AGNEW, to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of INTEGRATION for the AFRICAN AMERICAN community. What were DR KING’s biggest concerns about INTEGRATION? Why did our ancestors desire INTEGRATION? Are there aspects of INTEGRATION that ca...
Why Give AF about Megan & Tory?
December 31, 2022 19:08 - 1 hour - 110 MBSpecial guests co-host TWYMEIKA "JENDAYI" JONES-HILL, founder of Black Grown and Married drops to discuss the aftermath of the MEGAN THEE STALLION and TORY LANEZ trial. Did this trial once again pit BLACK MEN & WOMEN against one another? Is the TORY LANEZ verdict vindication not just for MEGAN THEE STALLION but also for BLACK WOMEN? If you disagree with TORY LANEZ's verdict, should BLACK MEN be more concerned with the support they will receive from BLACK WOMEN? Or, as a community, should we ...
Is Accountability In The Black Community Misunderstood?
December 28, 2022 13:04 - 1 hour - 110 MBSpecial guest co-host LATRICE ROSS (Diversity Consultant) drops by to discuss accountability, specifically in the AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY, and how it is often misunderstood. Is shame an effective tool to increase accountability within a culture? In general, do AFRICAN AMERICANS avoid accountability? Will the recent rise in violence around the country decrease within BLACK neighborhoods with more accountability? Why are AFRICAN AMERICANS seemingly burdened by the actions of other BLACK FOL...
Millennial Relationships: Does The Dating Pool Have Pee In It?
December 18, 2022 15:04 - 2 hours - 112 MBDating for MILLENNIALS today is clearly different than in past generations as we invite special guests, Relationship Coach and VIP poet SINSEAR SINCERE and VIP poet SHE PHAROAH (Poet) to drop by and discuss the DATING POOL for MILLENNIALS. This show will feature poetry from our guests as we discuss the DATING POOL in the SOCIAL MEDIA era. How authentic are relationships today, or do most people get caught up in the fairy tale romances shown on SOCIAL MEDIA? Does this generation care about MA...
Can I Break Into Tech Without Tech Experience?
December 10, 2022 17:20 - 2 hours - 110 MBSpecial guests, tech influencers AUTUMN SONATA, Solutions Architect, and DEMECOS CHAMBERS, Cloud Engineer, drop by to discuss their career paths and efforts to help other AFRICAN AMERICANS break into the TECH INDUSTRY. We ask our special guest why TECH JOBS are so high in demand. Do you need a degree? Can you go from NO TECH EXPERIENCE to a SIX-FIGURE SALARY in six months or less? What are the best certifications to start with? Can you work for yourself? Why are both so adamant about gettin...
Can I Break Into Tech Without Tech Experience?
December 10, 2022 17:20 - 2 hours - 110 MBSpecial guests, tech influencers AUTUMN SONATA, Solutions Architect, and DEMECOS CHAMBERS, Cloud Engineer, drop by to discuss their career paths and efforts to help other AFRICAN AMERICANS break into the TECH INDUSTRY. We ask our special guest why TECH JOBS are so high in demand. Do you need a degree? Can you go from NO TECH EXPERIENCE to a SIX-FIGURE SALARY in six months or less? What are the best certifications to start with? Can you work for yourself? Why are both so adamant about getti...
In Relationships Should Women Have To Manage A Man's Ego?
December 08, 2022 18:43 - 2 hours - 110 MBSpecial guest co-host DR. TIFFANY KING (psychology) and special guest TIA HOUSE (couples counselor) drop by to discuss the MAN'S EGO in relationships. Is it necessary for women to learn how to navigate around a MAN EGO in relationships, or is this an unwritten or unfair burden placed on women? How does this dynamic play out specifically for BLACK WOMEN with BLACK MEN in America? Is catering to a man a form of stroking his EGO, or another way to make a WOMAN SUBMISSIVE? What about SEXUALLY,...
How Black Is Black Friday?
November 27, 2022 01:13 - 1 hour - 110 MBShould BLACK CONSUMERS seek out more chances to BUY BLACK during the holiday season? We ask special guests, CHER'DON REYNOLDS, Sheo of She Prints It, and owner of Seeds 2 Shirt, TAMEKA PEOPLES, to give their take on BLACK FRIDAY and BUYING BLACK throughout the holiday season. Has the BUYING BLACK movement improved business for BLACK OWNERS in the last few years? Are BLACK CONSUMERS still unaware of opportunities to BUY BLACK? Do we have a realistic view of what being a BLACK OWNER of a bu...
Is The Most Disrespected Person In America The Masculine Black Man?
November 20, 2022 15:09 - 1 hour - 110 MBIt is often said the BLACK WOMAN is the most disrespected person in America, but some suggest that level of disrespect has shifted to the MASCULINE BLACK MAN in particular. Our special guests, diversity consultant, LATRICE ROSS, and relationship strategist VAUN THE LOVE ALCHEMIST drop by to give their take. Are MASCULINE BLACK MEN still seen as a threat in America? If the MASCULINE BLACK MAN is the most disrespected, how does that play out in MALE/FEMALE relationship dynamics? Has there b...
What Can We Learn From The Kyrie Irving Suspension?
November 12, 2022 19:18 - 2 hours - 41.3 MBSpecial guests’ businessmen and investors WILLIAM AGNEW and MICHAEL SUTTLAR join me to discuss the various viewpoints on the KYRIE IRVING SUSPENSION. What did KYRIE do wrong, if anything? Did KYRIE blackdown when he apologized? Does the NBA have the right to take his money over his comments? Are the requirements for his return sensible or ridiculous? Is KYRIE genuinely standing for something or being misled by the HEBREW ISRAELITES? Can AFRICAN AMERICANS learn anything from how the JEWISH ...
Do We Need More Guns Or Emotional Intelligence?
November 05, 2022 17:13 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBIn the last two years, the U.S. has seen its highest spike in the MURDER RATE in 25 years, according to the CDC. Special guests, Certified Firearms Instructor TANGANYIKA DANIELS, and Emotional Intelligence Consultant, ALEASE WORD, drop by to discuss the rise in the MURDER RATE and what they think individuals and our society should do. During this surge in the MURDER RATE, it seems as if RAPPERS are being targeted, and unfortunately, this week TAKEOFF from the hip hop group the MIGOS was SHOT...
Is What Happen To Kanye, Systemic Racism?
October 31, 2022 18:24 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBSpecial guests SHELLEY WYNTER, host of Word On The Street (WSB Radio), and EMILLE BRYANT, author and former Air Force officer drop by to discuss what is happening to KANYE WEST after his ANTI-SEMITIC comments. Do the companies and people separating themselves from YE in the aftermath show he was correct about the JEWISH COMMUNITY? In YE's attempt to ingratiate himself with the power structure, did he misunderstand the power of SYSTEMIC RACISM or is this something else? Do we truly understand...
Does Our Society Disregard Black Fathers?
October 23, 2022 06:57 - 2 hours - 41.3 MBSpecial guests, psychotherapist DR GERALD HASSELL, author of The Impact of Father Absence on African American Boys, and Karate master teacher, DONALD ATCHISON, drops by to discuss how society views Black fathers. Currently, 43% of BLACK MEN live at home with their children 18 and under. Has the AFRICAN AMERICAN community normalized BLACK FATHERS raising children from outside the home? What has been the overall effect on the BLACK COMMUNITY since this trend started in the 1970s? Are there an...
After George Floyd: Has Corporate America Kept Its Promise To Black Americans?
October 16, 2022 16:27 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBAfter America witnessed the death of GEORGE FLOYD, CORPORATE AMERICA pledged $50B to address RACISM on a systemic level. More than two years after FLOYD'S murder, we invite special guests, DIVERSITY CONSULTANT LATRICE ROSS and corporate consultant YOLANDA HUGHES to discuss that $50B and did any fundamental changes take place on the climb up the CORPORATE LADDER for AFRICAN AMERICANS, or were their vows only lip service? If changes were made, are those changes quantifiable in a manner that im...
Stock Market Down: What Are Smart Investors Doing?
October 09, 2022 13:34 - 2 hours - 41.3 MBWe invite MICAHEL SUTTLAR II, CIO of SC Capital and CHARLES L. OGLESBY, CEO of Todd Capital both successful INVESTORS and educators to share the mindset of a SMART INVESTOR during a down market. Can you really get rich during a down market? How much money do you need to make money in the market? Why do most DAY TRADERS lose money? What is Options Trading? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas...
Do We Actually Have Too Much Respect For Single Black Mothers?
October 01, 2022 18:37 - 2 hours - 42.2 MBSpecial guest HILARY ROBERTS and special guest co-host AUTUMN SONATA drop by to discuss why BLACK CULTURE places SINGLE MOTHERS on a pedestal. In the past becoming a SINGLE BLACK MOTHER carried a great deal of shame in the BLACK COMMUNITY, but in 2022 SINGLE BLACK MOTHERS are celebrated as pillars of the community. Does this societal norm encourage women to become SINGLE MOTHERS? Despite this there are still many BLACK MEN who refuse to date SINGLE BLACK MOTHERS, why? Is MARRIAGE considered...
Can We Train Our Seeds To Be Generational Wealth Holders?
September 24, 2022 17:45 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBSpecial guest venture capitalist, JOHN HALL drops by as we discuss special guest and author of Secure The Throne, ELI MARKUS's concepts on obtaining and maintaining GENERATIONAL WEALTH. MARKUS recently posted: Never base your road map to success and wealth based on the behavior and spending habits of second or third-generation inheritance babies. It is the habits and mentality of the 1st generation that builds wealth, whereas 99.9% of the 2nd and 3rd generation of inheritance offspring spend...
Grandpa, Will I Have An Inheritance?
September 18, 2022 14:09 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBAccording to Brookings Now in 2019, 30% of WHITE HOUSEHOLDS receive an AVERAGE INHERITANCE of nearly $200K whereas only 10% BLACK HOUSEHOLDS receive an average of $100K. Special guests, TL PRIESTER and CHINYERE NORMAN, Society of Black Agents (SOBA) founders, drop by to discuss strategies on how to ensure an inheritance for your family. MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...
The Woman King: Shero Or Propaganda?
September 10, 2022 21:26 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBSpecial guest MS DIA, host of The Show ATL drops by as we break down SIX THE GODDIS commentary on the upcoming movie THE WOMAN KING questioning the real reason behind depicting BLACK WOMEN as strong warriors in current times. The movie is loosely based on the Agojie, aka the DAHOMEY AMAZONS, an all-female military regiment in West Africa in the 1800s. Do these types of visuals program the subconscious mind to intentionally align with the STRONG INDEPENDENT BLACK WOMAN trope that many BLACK W...
Internal Dialogue: Ego Vs. Inner Voice Which Is Which?
September 04, 2022 10:13 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBSpecial guests, psychotherapist, DR. GERALD HASSELL, and founder of the Loud Whisper: Reignite Your Voice Women's Conference, ISABEL DRAUGHON drop by to discuss the INTERNAL DIALOGUE we have with ourselves and how EGO can rob us of our true voice. What is the purpose of the EGO? Why is internal conflict so difficult to overcome? How do we find our True INNER VOICE and make the life we want? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the question America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK --- Sen...
Young, Black, & Violent: Are Youth Triggered More Than Ever?
August 27, 2022 18:52 - 2 hours - 42.1 MBEach week in the news it seems as if a young person a famous RAP ARTIST loses their life to senseless VIOLENCE or even SUICIDE. In the last two years, FBI CRIME STATISTICS show a significant increase in MURDER, SUICIDE, and other VIOLENT CRIMES specifically in the AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY. Special guest co-host, psychology professor DR. TIFFANY KING, and special guest, therapist, DR. ANTHONY GRADY drop by to discuss what may be triggering BLACK YOUTH. What role does SOCIAL MEDIA play? SUIC...
Has Patriarchy Gotten Anything Right?
August 21, 2022 06:32 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBSpecial guest co-host LATRICE ROSS (Diversity Consultant) and special guests DR. SUNDIATA (GROW Dialogue) & EPHRAIM ABDULLAH (Muslim Traditionalist) join us to discuss the history of PATRIARCHY and where it stands today. Does PATRIARCHY solely benefit men? Are modern relationships strained due to men refusing to let go of PATRIARCHY? If we rid the world of PATRIARCHY would that improve the world for WOMEN and CHILDREN? Has PATRIARCHY ever served a greater purpose in society? MENTAL DIALOGU...
First Time Having Sex: Memorable Or Do Over?
August 13, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBSpecial guest co-host, ASHLEY THOMAS, former Pure Romance retailer (sex toys) and special guest, DR. ANTHONY GRADY, trauma therapist joins us as we open up and revisit early SEXUAL EXPERIENCES. Tune in as BLACK SOCRATES breaks down his very embarrassing 1st-time having SEX at 11 years old and how it affected him in his early teens and adulthood. We ask our co-host and callers to share their stories about their 1st time. Was it memorable or in retrospect would they change anything? Did that ...
Do Wives See Sex As A Chore?
August 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBIs it true that plenty of WIVES look at SEX as a chore, especially after children? Special Guests MARILYN ODUENYI, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and SHON HYNEMAN, host of It's Scarry To Remarry drop by to discuss SEXUAL desires after years of MARRIAGE. Should men expect less SEX after children are born? Are there ways a man can assist his wife to increase the SEXUAL ACTIVITY in the MARRIAGE? Is this a societal myth whereas women too are faced with husbands with low SEX DRIVES and withhol...
Can Black People Take Advantage Of The White House's "Non-Recession" Recession?
July 30, 2022 16:50 - 2 hours - 41.6 MBThey often say that most are made MILLIONAIRES at times of ECONOMIC RECESSIONS. While the WHITE HOUSE refuses to admit our country is in a RECESSION, we bring special guest, MICHAEL SUTTLAR II, Chief Investment Officer, SC Capital Management, and founder of Blaxe Academy an online school for DAY TRADERS and INVESTORS to discuss the strategies and protections he puts in place to take full advantage of ECONOMIC RECESSIONS. We also invite, FINANCIAL ADVISORS and BUSINESS OWNERS to call in to as...
Is Abortion A "Women's ONLY" Right?
July 24, 2022 12:40 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBThe SUPREME COURT recently overturned ROE VS. WADE, and now individual states can determine ABORTION RIGHTS as they see fit. Special guests, THE GEORGIA GANG's own JANELLE KING and diversity consultant, LATRICE ROSS, debate whether ABORTION RIGHTS are being stripped from women and the role BLACK MEN should play in this debate. Are men attempting to police women's bodies by BANNING ABORTIONS? If ABORTION is about WOMEN'S RIGHT'S, why do so many women disagree? What are the anticipated long-...
LGBTQ-IA: How Many Letters Do We Need?
July 17, 2022 15:27 - 2 hours - 41.4 MBSpecial guest co-host LATRICE ROSS (Diversity Consultant) and special guest DR. SUNDIATA founder of Grow Dialogue, join me to discuss the changes in the LGTQB-IA+ COMMUNITY and their effect on society. Artist MACY GRAY recently made comments about TRANSGENDER WOMEN not actually being women and she was attacked for her beliefs. Are GRAY'S comments dangerous to those in the LGTQB-IA+ COMMUNITY? What about SEX CHANGES for children? Can we have meaningful discussions around the LGTQB COMMUNITY ...
Do Black People Wear "Struggle" Like A Badge Of Honor?
July 10, 2022 10:02 - 2 hours - 43.3 MBSpecial guest EMILLE BRYANT, playwright, and special guest co-host, OSHUN OJOH, drop by our show to discuss the BLACK STRUGGLE and what it means in 2022? Do BLACK PEOPLE psychologically use STRUGGLE as an imaginary barometer to measure one another? Is it healthy to build a culture on the commonality of STRUGGLE? Are those who relate to the STRUGGLE more than likely to help one another? Are some AFRICAN AMERICANS considered SELL OUTS, because they don't care about the BLACK COMMUNITY? Should ...